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I've been to both Fainmous locations: the old location (now shuttered) and the new location just off Washington Ave. And, honestly, I remember the flavor of the barbeque being better at the old location. One caveat: this is Tennessee-style BBQ, if I recall correctly, so you shouldn't approach the menu thinking from a Texas only perspective. Surprisingly, what I did like the most was the loaded tater tots topped with chopped brisket. The baked potato with brisket did look great, but will have to order it next time. I recommend Fainmous if you happen to be in the area, and I think they get enough things right that I would return. 5/5 Loaded Tater Tots with Brisket - Great! 5/5 Sausage - Good flavor. 5/5 Pineapple Tea - Refreshing, unique flavor. 4/5 Brisket - Good, not great. 3/5 Cole Slaw - Lacking flavor. 3/5 Pulled Chicken - Kind of on the dry side. 3/5 Mac and Cheese - just OK.
I finally came, saw, and ate Tennessee style BBQ! My sister and I visited on Friday afternoon, just after the lunch rush, so I'm not sure if what I experienced is a direct result of this, but I have to stay true to my experience. So, my sister and I were the only two in the restaurant for our entire hour there, aside from to women, one if which was dressed in cook attire, so we assumed she worked there. My sister ordered a lean, sliced brisket sandwich plate, with green beans, and macaroni and cheese, plus spicy BBQ sauce. I ordered the two meat plate which included lean sliced brisket, pulled chicken, baked beans, green beans, and spicy BBQ sauce. I also ordered a lemonade, which I was told was made in-house. My sister and I both wanted the Pineapple Tea, but they didn't have any. Boooo! Note: I usually order sausage with my two meat plates at any BBQ place I visit, but Fainmous only makes pork sausage. Thumbs down for that, even if it's a Tenessee thing! It only allows me to top my review off at three starts. Sorry. We were both feeling the taste of the brisket with the spicy BBQ sauce. I don't know if it's a plus or minus, but the spicy BBQ sauce was merely sauce with crushed pepper flakes in it. It was defintely different. What I wasn't feeling was the fact that we ordered lean brisket, but I wound up peeling off a good amount of fat and leaving it piled on my plate. I respect how other people feel about fat when it comes to brisket, but I don't like fat on mine. Apparently the person preparing my plate thought that he could change my mind. Go figure! The lemonade was pretty good, too, and it was served in an old school mason jar. Nice touch! Overall, the food was pretty good. I wasn't blown over by it, but I had a good experience, especially since one of the two other people in the restaurant was the co-owner, Karen Fain - wife of James Fain (hence the name, "Fainmous"), who engaged us in conversation while we ate. She gave us the history behind Tennessee BBQ. It was a lengthy ride, during lunch, for just a "good" restaurant. A coin toss will determine whether or not we return.
A friend of mine suggested this place to me. I passed through here on a Saturday about 3pm, which is kinda peak timing but is bare. This place is easy to find but the parking is a little scattered. I had to park in the back lot and walk here. It was very clean. I believe they were playing music when I walked in and then it just stopped which really felt kinda awkward. Presumably the owners were sitting there working. There were two people behind the counter. I picked up a menu from the side. I ordered brisket. And a couple sides. Whenever I try something new. I always ask what's good and the gentleman behind the counter was able to provide me with some of the more popular picks. I went with cream spinach and Mac and cheese. The cream spinach is a bomb side. The portion is pretty good for what you pay as well. The Mac and cheese wasn't for me. The brisket and barbecue sauce also wasn't for me. My brisket was just warm and a little dry. It wasn't what I expected from a new restaurant. I got my food to go, upon checking out, I had to ask if there were any drinks available and I believe there is lemonade and bottled water but I didn't easily see those options. I'll be back to give them another try, even if for the cream spinach! That's a hit side!
I have been dying to try this place since starting to see ads on my Facebook over a month. It seemed now was better than ever to go check it out. Upon entering it seem like the location not yet met up with what I expected the hype to be. There was no one else in the restaurant when we ended at prime lunch time. We walked up to the counter and go instantly greeted. While there they asked for here or to go multiple times, I was okay with that. They took my boyfriends order then took mine after awhile of getting his ready. There were four people working and half of them seemed clueless most of the time. We weren't asked about what we wanted to drink until I had already removed my card then the girl finally offered us bottled water. I felt the cost was a bit high for an extra side of beans to be 4 dollars. Didn't seem to have many drink options. The sides while sitting there looked rather than old. I was curious about some of the other sides however they looked to have been sitting there too long that I didn't want to try them. I had the one meat place with the cole slaw and Mac & cheese. The Mac and cheese was the best part about the meal. The brisket seemed rather chewy. I was not impressed with it. From all the posts I had seen I thought it would be the best brisket of my life. This was tough and I couldn't put enough sauce on it. The spicy sauce seemed to have plenty of spices mixed in. It was better than some places. My boyfriends baked loaded spud or whatever you want to call it was nicely done presentation wise. But seemed to have been microwaved to melt the cheese or something when the girl took it to the back. I feel overall I won't be returning to this place nor would I recommend others going which sucks with its great location.
Black History Month is upon us and I started the month off visiting Fainmous BBQ, a black owned local bbq joint in Houston featuring Tennessee style bbq! They have a number of classic bbq dishes. I tried the fries with rib tips were a real treat and Fainmous is one of the only places in Houston serving them; they were super moist and tasty! I also recommend their mac and cheese, it was delicious!
I really enjoyed eating here last weekend. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who's in the area. I went rock climbing a Momentum, and then wanted to grab some lunch, so I went over. Fantastic hospitality from the owners who made me feel right at home. I enjoyed the TNT sandwich! I learned that the owner grew up roasting pigs in rural Tennessee, since he was five years old. Great food like this is passed down through generations! Great ambiance as well.
I placed my order online and it was ready promptly within the time frame. I ordered the 2 meat plate. I got ribs and chopped brisket with Mac and baked beans for my sides. Also I had to add some peach cobbler.My meal delicious! Will definitely return and recommend! I would have given 5 stars but the peach cobbler was a bit too sweet for me.
Omg! Literally the BEST BBQ I've had in a long time. I had the chopped beef sandwich, man n cheese, and apple cobbler. I can't even say which one I enjoyed the most! So so so good! I licked the bowl of the apple cobbler when I was done. I cannot recommend this place enough !!
On my drive across the country my girlfriend and I stopped here for some lunch since we wanted to get BBQ while in Houston. I ordered the Brisket with the spicy sauce, Mac & Cheese, and the spinach casserole as pictured. My girlfriend ordered the sliders. We also tried their lemonade and special pineapple lemonade tea (I believe?). We were overall pleased with our experience here. The Mac & Cheese was really good. We tried some sausage inside that was absolutely phenomenal, and honestly what I wish we got. The brisket was alright, I was really pining for it to be better. I've never been a fan of creamed spinach or spinach casserole, but I decided I'd try their since it was newly added. I was not a fan of it, but my girlfriend really enjoyed. So if you're not a fan of it to begin with, don't order it. The only real suggestion I'd have is for less ice in the drinks. $3.25 for 80% ice in a cup was a little disappointing. I did not ask about if there were free refills for the drinks, but if there are then ignore this part of my review.
I first went to Fainmous BBQ years back shortly after Hurricane Harvey when they were in a strip center in Meyerland. My experience then was a good one, so I was happy to find they've relocated inside the 610 loop in the rapidly developing Sawyer Yards complex. The restaurant is owned by a couple originally from Knoxville, who brought their East Tennessee-style of barbecue to Houston. The menu has the typical barbecue breakdown that allows for ordering individual meats by weight; 1, 2, or 3 meat plates; as well as bulk "family packs". There's also a robust list of sandwiches of various meats; your usual barbecue sides like baked beans, potato salad, and green beans; Southern-style desserts such as sweet potato pie and cobbler; and specialty items like a rib tip sandwich. Not all of these are always available, though (when I visited the only dessert on offer was cobbler), so do call ahead if you're looking for something specific. When trying a new barbecue place, I normally opt for the Texas trinity, i.e., brisket, ribs, and sausage. Brisket is indeed an option here, however, given this is East Tennessee barbecue, which gears more towards pork, I got a three meat plate with ribs and sausage that included pulled pork rather than brisket. For sides, I opted for mac and cheese as well as the bit more unique spinach casserole with peach cobbler for dessert. Homemade lemonade was my beverage of choice. It's not often that you go to a barbecue place that does everything well, in which each meat is impressive and the sides are likewise a hit. Usually a spot specializes in one kind of meat that is excellent while the others are only so-so and the sides are sometimes simply an afterthought to the meat. Fainmous is thus a rare breed in that they hit it out of the park across the board. As one would hope for in an East Tennessee joint, the pulled pork was top quality - moist and tender with a flavor that was smoky without being overpowering. The ribs had a great dry rub and exhibited a nice bark with the meat dropping easily off of the bone to likewise impart a subtle smoky taste. Of course, I had expected the pulled pork and ribs to be good, but the sausage really took me by surprise with its quality. Tightly constructed with a slight spiciness, it perfectly rounded off the meat trio. Barbecue should always be good enough that it can stand on its own from sauce, and that was definitely the case here. The sauce provided, more vinegary than the sweet varieties usually found with Texas barbecue, thus only served to enhance the already considerable flavor. As far as the sides, the spinach casserole, a unique barbecue item to begin with, really impressed with a particularly rich creaminess. Its counterpart, the mac and cheese, while still good and a great accompaniment to the casserole, was perhaps the only item in the whole meal that didn't completely wow. The dining experience was then perfectly finished with the delicious peach cobbler that practically melted in my mouth in a flaky sugary, delight and for which the only complaint possible is that I didn't have some vanilla ice cream to make it a la mode. All of this was washed down by a refreshing, sweet lemonade. Food aside, I was also charmed by the sheer friendliness of the staff, particularly the wife owner with whom I spoke at length. A longtime chemical engineer in the oil and gas industry who finally decided to go all in on her barbecue, she passionately explained the intricacies of Tennessee barbecue and how her style of Knoxville barbecue near the North Carolina border in the East differs from the Memphis style in the West. As a native Texan raised on barbecue who eats it quite a bit, I would say my standards are high when it comes to smoked meat and the places that serve it. Accordingly, when I say Fainmous BBQ impressed me on all fronts, I don't write that lightly. A great restaurant with excellent food in a fun area, owned and operated by wonderful people, Fainmous is truly a great find that proves its name apt.
My guy and I were at Target in The Heights looking for an early dinner. I've been asking for some good, cheap BBQ, and my guy picked the perfect place! Brisket Empanada Brisket, Pulled chicken, green beans, and coleslaw We ordered a 2 meat plate and shared, and we both felt satisfied without being overly full. The meats were super tender and delicious!!! Moreover, the owners here are incredibly wonderful and warm. We can't wait to come back for more BBQ and good vibes!
Hidden gem so close to home! Was craving some bbq and started googling what's around and didn't realize this little place was right across the road; so of course I had to order. Soooo good. The pulled pork sandwich was perfect, with pickles and onions. The brisket just fell apartment and had a perfect smoke flavor. The mixed sauce has just the right balance of sweet and heat. For side, we tried the macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Both were delicious. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend checking this place out.
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This was my first visit; no disappointment here. The food tastes good; the ribs were very, very tender. The pineapple tea was good. It was nice and quiet; the restaurant is very clean. Customer service was excellent. Looking forward to the next visit. read more
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The service here is outstanding very funny and a loving vibe. This place makes you feel at home and welcome the food is authentic with lots of flavor everything was delicious will definitely be coming back. read more
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DO NOT EAT HERE... I called ahead and ordered my food around 12:38pm on a Saturday. They open at 11am. Tell me why upon me placing my order he asked "if I don't have chopped chicken what other option would you like. I told him a order of wings. I arrived 20 minutes later only for him to tell me that he doesn't have any option of white meat for chicken. He could have called and told me this ahead of time. Also... why don't you know what you have when you've only been open 1 hour and 38 minutes. I get all the way home to the worst bbq that I've ever had. It was burnt, tough and just tastes horrible from the ribs, chicken legs, brisket, sausage, baked beans, potato salad, and cole slaw. The only thing that tastes halfway decent was the bbq sauce. Oh also, when I called in the order I asked if they give a whole rib or just rib tips. I get home to rib mush. I will never go back here and encourage you to stay away also. read more
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We tried the smoked spud with chopped brisket and omggg it was amazing! The portions are huge so this one was definitely worth sharing. There was a good amount of meat on it and it came with all the toppings such as cheese, sour cream and green onions. Their bbq sauce is good, we needed two little sauce containers since one wasn't enough for the size of that spud. Will return again! read more
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Vhevk out their famous BBQ! This hole in the wall kinda place has amazing food. The "go-to" was the pulled pork sandwich. Unfortunately the ribs weren't ready yet because i totally was looking out for that. Really friendly service rounded it up. Don't expect any ambience. Most people just ordered takeout. Check it out! read more
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Tried the 3 Meat Plate and the Loaded Baked Potato. Both were delicious, the customer service is 2nd to none. All meats were juicy, tender and very flavorful. I encourage anyone that loves good BBQ to try them out, you won't regret it. read more
13 years ago
Fainmous BBQ is sure to make it big. I envision myself blowing through big stacks making it rain pulled pork sandwiches and giant turkey legs. Being a barbecue diva, I had reservations about a Tennessee BBQ joint because we all know that Texas 'cue is king. Thus, this was unexpected but graciously accepted. Unlike other famous smoked meat eateries in the Houston area (looking at you Goode Company aka the Kardashian of meats), the glorious grub here deserves acclaim. The pulled pork is smoky and tender. The splendid sauce accompanies the sandwich well and is a trophy in its own right. However, the larger than life turkey leg is the star of this show. I had always held onto the belief that these appendages were restricted to state fairs and rodeos, but apparently not. They have come out of rehab and are ready to take on the world, that is Houston's mouth and taste buds. read more
5 years ago
10/10/13 12:10pm - Another Southern Pride shocker. Anuther bruther doin it right. Really good BBQ for a gasser. Strip center BBQ joint = gasser BBQ I scored Fainmous a 84 out of 100. Reserve Grand Champion Texas BBQ Smoke: Hickory. The gasser is in plain site. Why hide it. Brisket: Good. If it had a smoke ring it would have been rated Very Good. No smoke ring. Nada. Nothin'. Thin bark. Snap apart tender no knife needed and very moist. Fat rendered well and full of smoke. Good smoke flavor in every bite. No sauce needed. Cant believe its a gasser. Ribs: Very Good. Spare ribs with the tips served separate (I love that). Near cake soft perfect tender with clean bone. A rub was noticeable. Good smoke flavor. No sauce needed. Sausage: Excellent. A course ground semi loose packed pork sausage with bold traditional spice and great herb flavors. A log lasting after taste. Casing a little tough. No sauce needed. Sauce: Very Good. Nothing here needs sauce so do not forget to use it. A fresh tangy tomato vinegar based sauce with citrus, onion and a subtle cinnamon flavors. Worked will with meats and gave every bite a flavor boost. PS: Portions were insane. Leftovers made two lunches! read more
Good BBQ and awesome owner. My family and I came here to eat some dinner. The restaurant has quite a few tables and their was a table already sitting waiting for their food. We ordered A slab of babyback ribs-Juicy and tender with a nice smoke flavor Brisket-My favorite of the entire meal. Nice smoke ring and not too fatty rib tips-Solid and not a lot of bone, hubby liked it. The BBQ Sauce ruined it for me, watery, too tangy but once again that's the type of sauce we are finding in Houston. Sides Potato Salad-Good but just a little too much mustard but really good if your not picky. Baked Beans-Delicious would definitely have again. Only suggestion is that when we decided to eat their they were kinda thrown off. The owner politely told me that he was a catering restaurant and he didn't have any plates. So he tore of some of his to go containers so we could eat there. My only suggestion is that he takes away the nice tables on the inside if he is mainly a catering spot. Then he would have to worry about people wanting to sit down and eat. Great people and solid BBQ. read more
12 years ago
While my husband and I was at a play production, I found this place on yelp. They were closing 2 hours early on Saturday due to the rain. They were out of everything, so I did not bother ordering. My husband ordered the ribs, which he sad were not tender, sausage which was very good, potato salad which was okay, and green beans not good at all. Husband went back Tuesday, and finally they had smoked baked potatoes in stock. I was really looking forward to lunch but unfortunately, the potatoes were definitely not smoked more like microwaved or oven cooked and under cooked. You can tell if a potato is undercooked when it crumbles like blue cheese. Thank you, but no thanks. I don't understand how a bbq company can mess up a potato. Rudy's smoked potatoes are by far the best, because their potatoes are wood smoked, and you can taste it in every bite. My husband tried their pulled chicken and sausage plate with baked bean, and it was so disappointing for him. The serving size was not consistent as our first visit (Saturday), and my guess is because they were closing early and just gave him all that was left. Hubby will only return to purchase their sausage which is equally as good as Ray's BBQ Pit Shack. Thelma's BBQ is good bbq, and I have not had anything as good since she retired. read more
Look, Houston has some pretty solid BBQ. I haven't made the trip to the burbs for Killen's, (south), or Corkscrew (north), nor have I had Ray's on Old Spanish Trail. I do love Gatlin's, though. There ribs are the standard. And I've had a great experience at Jerry Pitzzitola's joint in the heights as well, aptly named Pitzzitola's. But the SW/Meyerland side of Houston doesn't offer a lot of BBQ options, which is I found Fainmous. Fainmous is in a strip center just outside of 610 southwest and right off of South Post Oak -- just south of Kroger and Whataburger. Same parking lot. The inside does look a little run down, but it has always looked clean. Both times we've been, we did get our order to go because, quite frankly, I have a 6-pack of craft beer that will pair nicely waiting on me back at the house. My wife got the regular pulled pork sandwich. Don't let 'regular' fool you, it's small. I would recommend most people at least upgrading to the 'large' size, but she's small and doesn't love BBQ. Well, she doesn't love BBQ sauce, or any sweet sauce in general. She prefers the Carolina-style approach sans sauce and Fainmous is as close as we've come in Houston. The first time we came she really enjoyed her sandwich. This most recent time she thought the juice from the pulled pork made her bottom bun a little soggy. (Perhaps we should just eat it there. Juicy pulled pork isn't a terrible problem to have). [Sausage]: The first time we came I had their sausage. It's delicious. It's home made, sliced into big spicy bites of deliciousness. It doesn't need any sauce, but drizzle some of that mixed sauce to your heart's content. The gentleman I ordered from this most recent time recommended again, but I had to switch it up to... [Sliced Brisket]: This was also delicious. Smoky and fell apart in my mouth. I loved the crispy burned edges (my favorite). It was just a tad dry, but that's being somewhat nit-picky. [Pulled Pork]: As I mentioned regarding my wife's sandwich, this is as close to Carolina-style pulled pork as we've found. It's tender, moist and flavorful. [Potato Salad]: The potato salad is a little plain, but well-executed nonetheless. I like mayo-based with big chunks of potato and there's some nice dill in there that adds flavor. In truth, I'm spoiled because I grew up on McKenzei's BBQ in Huntsville and their potato salad is second to none. [Coleslaw]: Again, pretty standard, but I like that Fainmous let's their meats be the star of the show. The sweet coleslaw offsets the smoky and spicy BBQ. It's a nice compliment. [Other]: You do get two slices of fresh white bread with a BBQ meat plate, but unlike most BBQ joints in Texas, you do not get free pickles, onions and jalapenos. I keep these at home, and we order to go, so it's not a deal breaker, but seems easier to tweak the margins a bit than nickel and dime ($0.50 each) your customers for things that are free most places. Customer expectations and such. [Service]: The first time we came they did forget our extra side of potato salad and we had to go back. They also made my wife a chopped brisket sandwich instead of pulled pork. We had no issues the second time -- completely different people working. They don't exactly hustle to help you (short-staffed in the back?), but they have been friendly and helpful both times. [Overall]: There's a handful of smaller things: little service issues, the dining room, charging for pickles and jalapenos, and relatively plain sides that force me to dock a star, but both times, I've very much enjoyed their delicious barbecue meats. And they do not cheat you. You get *tons of food* if you order a meat plate. Couple that with the fact that they're the only decent BBQ joint I've found on the Southwest side and that equals 4 out of 5 stars for me. read more
Note. $10 min on credit card, is total nonsense. That being said... Fainmous BBQ has a good deal on their lunch special, bring cash. For 5.75 you can get a large sandwich with a side. If you opt for the sliced beef it is only a dollar more. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with hot BBQ sauce and cole slaw as the side. The sandwich was pretty good. The pork was very tender and had a mild smokey flavor. The hot BBQ sauce was hot, but not to the point of being overwhelming. The bun was the standard style large hamburger bun that you would get from the grocery store. The cole slaw didn't do much for me, it was just OK, would get the potato salad next time. The restaurant was clean, they have about six or seven small tables and a flat screen TV. If it wasn't for the BS $10 min on credit cards I would get lunch here more often. read more
A totally random hole in the wall place with awesome BBQ! Small place, about 8-10 tables, a small TV, and a simple menu. But once again, awesome BBQ! We came one night at 7pm but they were already out of ribs by then. I got the double meat with pulled pork and chopped beef and man those were tender! I really liked their balance of lean and moist meat, not too fatty or too dry. I think the pulled pork has a slight edge over the chopped beef but both were tasty. I would definitely be back to try their ribs if I get a chance. The sides were really decent as well. I got some freshly cooked beans and the potato salad was what one would expect. If they add some home-cooked bread, it would be a perfect Texan BBQ meal! I did take off 1 star for the BBQ sauce. For some reason, the sauce was way too acidic, more sour than any BBQ sauce I've had before. They also didn't have any normal water, so I had to buy a bottle (I never buy bottled water). The owner was really nice though and gave us 2 more bottle for free. He was really nice and funny in general. I guess most people simply get take-outs instead of eating in. Contrary to their name, they are not "fainmous" at all... but they should be. Houston has been a little lacking in terms of good BBQ compared other cities like Austin. This place is definitely a good start! read more
8 years ago
Where do I start, first off you look at my reviews I eat a lot of barbecue all over Texas. I also do my best to give honest feedback and give people people credit where credit is due. With all that being said, if there was a negative point system this place would get it! I went by for a late lunch (just after 1) and I ordered a two meat plate, ribs and brisket with Mac n cheese and spinach casserole. The restaurant is very nice and clean and the staff was very polite and pleasant to deal with. This food is an absolute disaster and disgrace to even be called barbecue. The brisket was flavorless and grey from being wrapped and sitting too long. The ribs were completely butchered by the lady cutting the ribs, I have no idea what she was trying to accomplish? The ribs were tough, flavorless and drier than a Popeyes biscuit! The MacNCheese had a decent flavor but had been in the steam table so long it was more like cheese pudding! Gross! I love spinach, I'm not even gonna comment or try to figure out what exactly they were trying to do with this dish. What a disappointment, I paid 24.00 for a two meat plate which I'm not complying. Good barbecue costs money, I should have known better since I was the only person in the place. read more
11 years ago
So I came here based on the yelp reviews since I had a hair appt and this was very close by. I ordered a 2 meat dinner ribs and sausage with baked beans. The food was pretty tasty. The baked beans were just right flavor texture and all. The sausage and ribs tasted good to me not much seasoning on them but they were pretty good. BBQ sauce was ok. The hot BBQ is really hot so if you don't want your nose running stay away from that one. I would return if I was in the area I had a pretty good experience. Prices were decent Dining area was not what I was expecting they could use a little more up keep. The plastic cloth on table I was seated at had tape or something on it. I guess to repair a tear. read more
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Yep. Legit. And I'm not a huge fan of tangy potato salad but it was perfectly balanced with the mild sauce and BEANS. I love me some baked beans! I enjoyed the ribs and pulled chicken, but the free refill and kind service won me over to give em five stars. We'll be back read more
5 years ago
Got 4 lbs to go. Service was good, packaging was good but it is the worse tasting brisket I have ever had. The meat is UN-CHEWABLE! Extremely disappointed in a $100 purchase & quite frankly, shocked anyone could even make this let alone ship it nationwide. read more
Coming from a family of BBQ cooks who know how to throw down on the grill, it's pretty tough to satisfy my BBQ hankerings--And don't get me started on these chain BBQ restaurants like Spring Creek and Pappas--that is NOT BBQ in my book!!! There are a few places that I know of that do serve legit BBQ, but I felt like venturing out this particular day and seeing what some other places had to offer in Houston. Surely, we have more than one place in Htown that delivers bonafide BBQ. Thankfully, my tastebuds became "Fainmous" after experiencing the Smoky Baked Potato from Fainmous BBQ. For a week, I had a yearning to get a stuffed potato, but didn't want to go out of the way to get it. While in the Westbury area, I decided to search Yelp and see if there were some BBQ joints close by with great reviews. Fainmous popped up and it was only a block away! Based on some of the reviews and looking at the menu, the prices and the food were pretty decent, so I decided to try it. When I arrived, I saw that there were four parking spaces designated for Fainmous BBQ customers. However, I decided to park at a distance and burn some extra calories before devouring the Super Spud!! Granted, the inside needs some improvements (various plastic tablecloths and sky blue paint just do not mesh together), the prices (especially for the lunch special) are super cheap for BBQ. I had just arrived after 3 PM, so the lunch special was out for me, but since I wanted a Spud, I stuck with my first mind. The traditional chopped beef spud was the most expensive of them all, so I inquired about the sausage--what brand did they use. The young lady at the counter didn't know, so she asked the chef about it. When he responded that the sausage was homemade, I was sold! I hadn't had homemade sausage in a few years, so this was surely a treat for me. I asked that my potato be prepared all the way: chives, butter, n cheese and indeed when I opened my container my Spud was flowing with golden butter and an oasis of cheese sprinkled generously with chives, but the spotlight of this meal was definitely the eight slices of homemade beef sausage layered on top of my spud. The spiciness and smokiness of the sausage were intertwined perfectly--not too hot with spice, but not mild either. I didn't even need to grab my jalapenos to add to this spud. The sausage slices were pretty thick, so I had enough meat to intermingle with the humongous chunks of potato and pools of butter, cheese, and chives. This was definitely a stupendous spud and my stomach was full with only half the spud eaten (I ate the rest later of course because food like this is not meant to be left overs)! The Fainmous smoked spud is a must try. If you've never had a sausage spud, then you surely have been missing out in that department as well. The only thing I will not suggest is to use the sauce on the spud. The sauce is reminiscent of a store bought watery brand called Kraft--not on my BBQ! I'm not use to eating sauce on my BBQ anyway because real BBQ doesn't need sauce when it's seasoned right, but overall, Fainmous has scrumptious BBQ that I'll be sure to stop by and try again in the future. read more
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