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    Bobobs

    4.8 (182 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Hot topic shrimp/fish blackened over potatoe
    ChaRissa K.

    Very family oriented business, super friendly owners. Food is always fresh and hot. Hot topic is a staple that you can't go wrong trying if your new here. I can't say that I have a favorite because everything tastes AWSOME and I have tried EVERYTHING! The steak and lamb is super tender; lobster, fish and shrimp perfectly cooked. But when I tell you the secret recipe sauce is addictive ....TRUST ME !!! Cause they can put the sauce on a tire and you will eat yourself in a coma! Don't sleep on them ...pleez!! THANK ME LATER !!!!!!

    Good flavor! Will be back..they even let you sample.

    Great customer service. The let you sample food..all food sampled was delish...the broccoli with cornbread was a hit..will be back.

    Jacob B.

    Best food in Houston! Try the hot topic and overload. You Won't be disappointed! Every chance I get I eat there!

    broccoli shrimp picken

    The food was AMAZING!!! Found this place by chance and I'm definitely coming back, they give samples and they are such sweet people with great service, running this place, 100 stars if I could, feels like I'm at a family members house and everything is cooked with love you can tell

    1/2 overload and 1/2 fish
    Robert A.

    100% worth the calories. Delicious food cooked with love from amazing people. Very friendly and get to know their customers while you wait also serving samples. Creamy, spicy deliciousness in every bite with the fish, grits and of course overload. So much food for an amazing price! Will definitely be back for more when I'm in the area!

    Marcela J.

    OMG! This place is a MUST! If you're looking to pick up some home cooking, this is the place for you. To say the food is top notch is an understatement! This is a hole in the wall you don't wanna pass up. Don't let the store front fool you! Believe me when I say it's a MUST TRY! We got the hot topic & overload combo. Chef's kiss! Pasta, with white sauce, sausage, shrimp, & blackened fish. Perfection! I got fried fish on the side. OMG! Fried to perfection. 10 out of 10! We forgot to take a pic of the entire plate before we dug in. Husband/Wife owners- they were so sweet and a perfect pair. We will definitely be regulars!

    Crackers
    Brittany M.

    I've been wanting to try Bobobs for quite some time. We have family in town so we decided to order to go. We were told the order would be ready in 25 min. We got there with 5 min to spare but it took an hour for us to get our food. Bobobs is located inside of a gas station and is very much a hole in a wall which can be charming but in this case there was nothing esthetically positive. The area at night is roughhhhhh. The food itself was ok. The Hot topic was very salty. They also forgot our fries. That being said, they included a lot of shrimp, sausage, and fish. The main flavors you got were salt and butter. The gumbo was a bit more balanced but not mind blowing.

    The overload
    Robert Z.

    So Yelp provided me this suggestion and it looked so interesting, soul food out of a gas station. I consider myself fairly adventurous so why not? Walking in, you really wouldn't think much of this spot. It is literally inside the Valero gas station store but walk on towards the back and you'll start smelling various spices and food. I came on a Saturday night and there were a few people already waiting on their dinners. The chefs provided me some samples (which were amazing) and took my order and sent me on my way with a hefty portion of delicious smelling food. There is very limited seating available. I got the overload and it was so good (and just as good leftover). Its a lot of food and I echo someone's sentiment that it's a tad salty but you eat it with rice and it is perfect. The rice soaks up all that wonderful creamy sauce, you get chunks of chicken, andouille, and shrimp and again, they do not skimp on the protein. Between the mom and pop shop, wonderful chefs, and amazing food, I can't wait to come back and get more food. They have gumbo and fried foods that I need to get! This is the epitome of do not judge a book by its cover so please bring the kind folks at bobobs your business.

    Left, Blackened fish and shrimp. Right, The Overload, all served over white rice.
    Lakeya W.

    It was great, but I think I was given someone else's order. I did not receive the extra spinach I asked for, nor was I given catfish. This looks like the plate of someone who doesn't like vegetables. Lol The food was seasoned to perfection! The restaurant is located inside of a gas station and is situated in a tight area, but they do have a few tables for seating. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, which you made for a good experience. I will be back and I'll remind them to give me extra spinach!

    Hot shot and broccoli/cornbread shrimp and cheese (something Cush?)
    Rey D.

    Between the impromptu prix fixe tasting in sauce cups all the way to the blackened and tasty char on the shrimp, this was a cultural experience that is second to none in my life thus far. Home. Style. Goodness.

    Hot Topic
    Elizabeth B.

    So, you walk to the back of a gas station convenience store, that kind of atmosphere I think is always promising. It's a family business, and all of them were there. Super friendly. My husband told them it was our first time, and they immediately insisted on giving us samples. So nice. We had looked at the menu on yelp before going (as we all do, if you're still reading), and I held fast to my choice to get the Hot Topic, but my husband was swayed away from his decision on their fried food, and got the Overload. The pictures do not do justice to how delicious everything was. Rice is not my favorite starch, I'm more of a potato person, but you could put the sauce they make on a rock, and I'd probably try to eat it. The portions are really large. We will definitely be back, everything was fantastic!

    Joe C.

    The gumbo I had was awesome, so delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

    Philly Cheesesteak with fries
    Morgan R.

    Best Philly cheesesteak I have ever had! I wish I could explain how delicious the food is, seasoned so well and still hot and fresh when I brought it home. I called to order and arrived 5 minutes after closing and they were so understanding and still gave me my food with a smile (and it was hot!). Even in a gas station the vibe is chill, and I was there at 9 at night. Can't say enough good things about the food and the service 10/10!

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    Ask the Community - Bobobs

    Do they do delivery ? Can't find them on Uber Eats.

    Yes but DoorDash is delivering

    Are you still in business ? One website Says permanently closed, but a customer on Yelp states that you are at another location?

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