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Ericka S.

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.

Two meat plate: Lean Brisket, baked beans, green beans, and spicy BBQ sauce.

DeWayne R.

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.

Brisket. Mac and cheese and creamy spinach.

Morgan W.

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!

One 1 Meat Plate with Brisket, Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese

Michelle B.

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.

Christopher B.

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.

Sarah L.

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!

Amber F.

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 !!

Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Spinach Casserole

Steven J.

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.

Josh S.

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.

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Miss H.

6 years ago

The new location is nice, this was my first time visiting, the photos and reviews of past yelpers is what made me stop by. My friend and I stopped in Saturday afternoon it was empty that should have given me a clue to walk out but I was there so what the heck. I ordered a two meat plate for 15.99, it was not worth it. I had the ribs and chicken they served me dry pulled chicken breast and ribs that were wrapped in plastic wrap and thrown in a hot box. I was so turned off by this. My sides were potato salad and spinach casserole. The potato salad was way too sweet.. The casserole was pretty good a little salty for my taste. The sauce was too sweet and so was the tea, it would put you in a diabetic coma. I wanted to enjoy this food but this was an unfortunate experience and I will not be returning. read more

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Alan S.

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Great food, good prices, but you probably want to take your food to go. I'm all for hole in the wall places, but it's almost as if they want there to be no ambiance at this place on purpose. It's not a restaurant as much as a to-go place with the ability to sit and eat your food there. That being said, I'd go back for sure... the food was delicious, big portions and good prices! Dinner for two was about $25 with enough leftover for another dinner for two. The pulled pork and pulled chicken were both tasty, but the real winner here was the sausage. Ever since I've eaten it (a few days ago now) I've been craving more! The BBQ sauce didn't do anything for more though. Give this place a try, but don't bring a date. read more

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Chanel A.

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As a food critic the only thing I hate worse than bad food is NO FOOD. I have been here several times and 95% of the time they either have ran out of ribs or they are still cooking. Today was no different. I came in during lunch around 1 and was told the ribs were on the pit and to come back between 4-4:30. So I stayed on that side of town and came back at 4:30. Still no ribs. I was told it wouldn't be until 5:30 then. Total waste of time and gas. My suggestion would be if you want ribs CALL FIRST. I'll be sticking to Triple J's until the bbq festival in May at Reliant. This is super unfortunate because the food here is tasty but not worth the hassle. read more

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Jessica S.

5 years ago

Excellent BBQ!! Tastes like love. Very friendly folks.

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Sherry W.

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I had the peach cobbler for the second time and it was still bomb.com! Sorry I didn't post a pic before it was eaten.

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Kharima R.

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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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Laure M.

6 years ago

I ordered my BBQ food to go. Service was impeccable on the phone and when I picked it up. Friendly and professional staff. Food was excellent; cooked and seasonned to perfection. read more

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Katherine S.

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5 years ago

Great chopped brisket, good sides, excellent service. It's a little hard to find but worthy of a try on a day you find the line at Truth is too long. This place is smaller with a more limited menu, but what they do, they do well. They came by and checked on us multiple times and treated us like they were truly glad to have us there. read more

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James B.

5 years ago

Best Barbecue in town hands down and the Pineapple Tea OMG!!!!! Literally indescribable lol

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Tee T.

6 years ago

My first time eating here and was not impressed. It was a very nice place, clean and modern. The food however was not as I anticipated by photos on Yelp. The barbecue was wrapped in plastic wrap and kept in a warmer. I got a baked potato with brisket on top. No flavor, in fact it taste like leftovers. The brisket was cut in small pieces instead of shredded. I'm not sure how they cooked the meat but being from Texas we like our bbq in a very different fashion with lots of flavor; seasoning and smoke. This place failed in my eyes to grasp that concept even if it was of Tennessee persuasion. read more

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Kola H.

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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

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Tam M.

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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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Mina A.

5 years ago

I was craving some ribs and heard about this places, so I was up for trying it. Ribs are good with the spicy sauce. I also had the potato salad along with the Mac n cheese. I just wish they offer collard greens but other than that it was really good. read more

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My first time here the people were very nice. I was the only one here and it took a while for my sliced beef sandwich. They chg .50 for pickles and .50 for onions very small portions but no worries . The beef lacked flavor but i will go back and give them another chance read more

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Bfoxy4life ..

5 years ago

Just came from here after visiting the brewery next door. I purchased the brisket sandwich combo. I got the mac n cheese as a side and they are using real cheddar and it taste like heavy cream, so good! I also bought the chickpea salad which taste amazing! Ill definitely be back read more

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Mario M.

5 years ago

Best bbq in the whole state of Texas 100% recommended Great customer service Great food Great environment All around great for locals and for out of Towners read more

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Erin K.

4 years ago

I'm really confused. Went here for lunch. Completely empty. No menus anywhere. Man at counter was hard to understand and had a hard time understanding me I guess. Another gentleman came to help. Didn't see the iced teas anywhere. Only a few bottled sodas and water. With 368 Yelp reviews and a 4 star average I was expecting more I guess. I'll just go to pinkertons instead of venturing out next time. read more

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Steve T.

9 years ago

An awful experience from start to finish. I walked in and looked around for a menu. Didn't see one so walked up to the counter guy, who said nothing and just stared at me. I had to ask - in a restaurant - if there was a menu. He pointed to a small card in a plastic holder facing away from the customers. Strikes 1 & 2. I looked at the menu and then went back up to the counter. Same awful employee (big fat guy with an eyebrow piercing) just stares at me; doesn't ask if he can help or take my order. So I tell him my order. Guy acts like I'm inconveniencing him and barks instructions to me. Strike 3. While waiting for my sandwich, another couple comes in and the guy is just as rude to them if not more so. Practically yelling at them for not being able to understand what he was saying. Which wasn't hard, because the counter guy spoke in one word sentences and gave one word answers instead of explaining things. And he slurred his words and was difficult to understand anyway. Strike 4. After finishing my meal, I headed toward the bathroom. Counter guy at this point is siting at a table next to the hallway leading to the bathroom with his legs blocking the hallway. I say "excuse me" but counter guy refuses to retract his legs so I can get by. Instead, I have to step over his legs while he stares at me. Strike 5. Bathroom has no soap, which means not only can't I wash my hands, but employees probably have filthy, shit-laden hands too. Strikes 6 & 7. After all this nasty treatment, the food was an afterthought. I had the pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. Sandwich was ok; I've had better and I've had worse. Nothing spectacular. Even had it been stupendous, the horrible service and reception aren't worth it. I try not to patronize businesses run by assholes. If I were the owner of this business, I'd get this counter guy out of there ASAP. He's a liability. Would never eat here again. read more

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Holly D.

5 years ago

Stopped in on a slow night. They opened the door for me even though they were closing. Food here is great!!! I went with brisket and ribs, plus spinach casserole and beans. Meat was moist and flavorful. I love that the ribs aren't soaked in barbecue sauce. Most places ruin good meat that way. Try them! Let's keep this place in business Houston. read more

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Nynechia A.

6 years ago

Sides not seasoned at all. Ordered brisket no smoke or seasoning detected. Rib we not tender at all. The reviews deceived me.

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Karen F.

Apologies for your meal! We will take your feedback and do better!

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John Z.

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Outstanding barbecue and sides! Loved the brisket and would highly recommend the spinach casserole and peach cobbler. We will definitely be back! read more

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Becki B.

6 years ago

I was so please to find a wonderful bbq place. I did a lunchtime curbside and was very please! The two meat combo had generous portions and yummy tender meat!!! I ordered brisket and pulled pork. Found both to be soft and succulent. The Mac and cheese had a great classic taste. The green beans were good too. I definitely plan on making this my in town BB Q. read more

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Lillian L.

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11 years ago

This place was delicious and super filling...oh and a great price for the amount of food you get! I'm definitely going back if I want to grab a quick lunch or dinner. We walked in to two gentlemen that greeted us kindly! I ordered the "Spud" which is a GIANT baked potato, butter, sour cream, cheese, chives and I got pulled chicken. Sauce came on the side and I got a mix of spicy and medium and I couldn't stop eating just because the sauce was so amazing. I did actually stop eating because it was so filling...I was full for a very long time on this and that never happens. I thought the chicken was a little dry but that's probably because it didn't have the sauce on it. No complaints though. I recommend you try it. My friend got the pulled chicken, potato salad, and green beans. She is obsessed with the potato salad and it was very good. She also didn't finish her meal...so really you are getting a super deal as you get two meals out of it. Can't wait to go back and try cheesecake or sweet potato pie! read more

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Jane C.

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7 years ago

First off, service/staff is super friendly and accommodating. Tonight was my first time at Fainmous and I'll definitely be going back! Not only is their staff the sweetest, their food is spectacular. I've eaten my share of BBQ and this ranks in my top 3..Maybe even number one. My fiancé ordered the rib tips, potato salad and beans and loved it! I ordered the pulled pork stuffed potato, it's HUGE btw. But sooo tasty. I'm excited to have the leftovers. The pineapple cheesecake is delicious. Everything was delicious and if I could give it more stars I would. Go try Fainmous BBQ..they won't disappoint you! Their hours are 11am-8pm Wednesday-Saturday. read more

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Kileen F.

6 years ago

Tried this the other day. Got the hot spud and my bf got the 3 meat (sausage, pork and ribs) with 2 side dishes! It sure did not disappoint. We will most definitely be back! read more

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J K.

4 years ago

This place is amazing!!! It's a hidden gem tucked behind Washington st. Such great food and fantastic customer service! The owners were so great and hands on. We got the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs and the fried cauliflower! Everything was made to perfection!! This will be our new go-to barbecue spot!! We can't wait to tell others!! The mural on the wall is so beautiful, based from Smokey Mountains. There's board games set aside for you to play with friends and family. It's a nice hangout spot for sure! read more

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Julianah J.

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This is my second time trying this place out and it did not disappoint! Food is delicious and well priced! The staff is so sweet and cater to the needs of the customers. The restaurant is a little small for a big party, however it's perfect for a few friends/ co workers to hang out. I will definitely recommend to people and visit often! read more

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Fuck R.

4 years ago

What kind of BBQ place, especially one that warms up leftover brisket from the day before, is sold out by 12pm? This place is a mess. Get yourselves together I'm embarrassed for you. read more

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Pam P.

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This was my first time visiting this barbewue spot. The staff was very friendly and the bar be que was amazing. I ordered a barbecue chopped beef lunch plate for my mom with green beans as a side. She is very funny about her vegetable and the beans were seasoned and delicious. I ordered a fully loaded chopped beef baked potato. My tastebuds are singing. I will definitely visit this spot again. read more

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Lou C.

11 years ago

After seeing all the great reviews I decided to give Fainmous a shot. I had the 2 meat plate with sliced brisket & pulled pork $12. Both meats were smoked very well and had a nice mellow smokiness throughout. I had enough food to feed 2 people on my plate & I'm a big guy. The potato salad & baked beans tastes very homemade were excellent. The restaurant is buried in the corner of a shopping center, but if you can find it, it'll be worth the trip. Couple notes. The BBQ sauce was very good, the hot bbq sauce was a little overpowering, but the medium or regular was just fine. I possibly would have given this a 5 star rating, but they were out of ribs when I went & I can't fully rate you until I've had the ribs. read more

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Jon A.

8 years ago

We came in here after searching for a BBQ place on Yelp and it did not disappoint! When you walk in you're welcomed with the smell of delicious BBQ! We both ordered the 2 meat/2 side plate, one with pulled pork, sausage, potato salad and green beans the other with sliced meat, pulled pork, potato salad, and baked beans. Both were extremely good! The sausage had a nice spice to it and the potato salad was great. I don't like vinegar in my potato salad normally but this had just the right amount to make it flavorful. Service was super friendly. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Choby P.

5 years ago

Excellent pulled pork and ribs. Very smoky. The fried cauliflower with spicy BBQ sauce was an unexpected hit. Sides were excellent.

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Yaqui F.

6 years ago

I'm so shocked at how good this place is! The food is amazing. Some of my favorites are the sausage, brisket, Mac and Cheese & Spinach casserole, let's not forget the pineapple tea!! I love how they took their time to wrap everything especially during this pandemic. I feel better knowing my food is being delivered safely from point A to point B! Fainmous BBQ is definitely a must try :) read more

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i hate to write a less than stellar review but I wish the reviews I read gave me a better sense of what to expect. I likely would have chose another restaurant. first and foremost, the person working the register was extremely polite and made us feel extremely welcome.. it's his hospitality that makes me feel guilty for writing a less than positive review.. but that's really the only positive of the experience. this is your standard hole in the wall establishment, nothing fancy, so you shouldn't expect to be blown away by the very casual setting, which is completely fine. but I felt like they could have out a bit more effort into delivering the minimum acceptable level of service. a few examples: my daughter ordered a can of sprite- i asked for a straw. the cashier replied they didn't have any, which I thought was a little strange, and then told me they had some at subway next door. the way he said it seemed to imply hey never have straws, and they weren't planning on it. and it just seemed extremely unprofessional to route me to a subway just to get one. then they brought us our food in styrofoam containers.. since I thought he may have inferred we were gonna take the food to go I asked him if we could have some plates so we could eat there. he said no problem, and brings us two empty styrofoam containers. not even a paper plate. then I ask for some silverware and he points in the bag to the plasticware he included. at this point I was blown away.. forks knives straws and paper plates are cheap.. I don't understand how this person or owner couldn't have just delivered this minimum level of service. the food was OK.. the brisket was actually decent, the pork ribs were extremely overlooked, and the sides were awful - canned green beans that had been steamed so long you couldn't taste what they were and a coleslaw that was more mayonnaise than cabbage. it was swimming in mayonnaise. when you have a level of expectation for a meal and it's not even close to being met at a minimum level.. it can ruin your night; you can't eat somewhere else and you're filled with regret at not being more diligent in your researching restaurants. I hope this review helps someone avoid being put in that unfortunate position. read more

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Mea E.

6 years ago

The food here is phenomenal! I came here with my family and ordered the creamed spinach WHICH IS THE BEST! and sausage. I can't wait until this place blows up. DEFINITELY COMING AGAIN!!! read more

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Kristen C.

6 years ago

You know a place is going to be good when you can smell it before you walk it! We ordered a brisket sandwich and pull pork plate. Both were wonderful and great portions. I also had the green beans, which I LOVED! My husband liked the potato salad as well, although I think we will try a couple of the other sides next time. Try the BBQ sauce, so good! We will be back. read more

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Trinity G.

4 years ago

Best BBQ we have ever had!!!! Karen is the sweetest woman and the food was so amazing!! The spinach poppers were TO DIE FOR and the pineapple iced tea was such a delicious combination. 10/10 will definitely be coming back!!! read more

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Guillermo G.

6 years ago

Horrible. Food was cold. BBQ was lukewarm and tasted old. Sausage was green. Had better food in prison.

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Moises G.

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9 years ago

Hands down, no contest... literally... THE best pulled pork sandwich of my life. I was so sad when my hands were empty and I realized I had eaten it all. The meat was fall apart tender and moist without being runny or greasy. The slaw was just crunchy enough to add texture. The sauce was tangy and savory. A nice change from the Houston sweet sauces. Unassuming place that deserves all 5 stars. read more

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Ronda L.

6 years ago

Visited today 7/18/20, supporting Black Restaurant Week. Got my meal To Go. I ordered the 2 meat plate (Brisket & Pulled Pork) w/cole slaw & corn salad & BBQ Cauliflower Delicious! Meat was tender. The customer service was EXCELLENT! The restaurant was very neat & clean. Very attentive staff! I will most definitely be back to try some of the other menu items. Forgot to take a picture of my plate, too busy stuffing my face read more

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1201 Oliver St
Ste 50
Houston, TX 77007
Washington Corridor, The Heights
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(713) 728-9663
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https://fainmousbbq.com

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Hours

What time does Fainmous BBQ open?

Fainmous BBQ opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Fainmous BBQ close?

Fainmous BBQ closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Fainmous BBQ is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Fainmous BBQ take credit cards?

Yes, Fainmous BBQ takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Fainmous BBQ have catering options?

Yes, Fainmous BBQ does have catering options.

Does Fainmous BBQ have a happy hour?

No, Fainmous BBQ does not have a happy hour.

Does Fainmous BBQ serve alcohol?

No, Fainmous BBQ does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Fainmous BBQ have TVs?

Yes, Fainmous BBQ has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Fainmous BBQ have bike parking?

No, Fainmous BBQ does not have bike parking.

Does Fainmous BBQ have outdoor seating?

Yes, Fainmous BBQ has outdoor seating options.

Does Fainmous BBQ have parking?

Yes, Fainmous BBQ has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Fainmous BBQ wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Fainmous BBQ is wheelchair accessible.

Does Fainmous BBQ have free WiFi?

Yes, Fainmous BBQ has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Fainmous BBQ and Catering offers traditional southern BBQ with eastern Tennessee family recipes. Fainmous BBQ Caters to everything from hickory-smoked fall-off-the-bone pork ribs and fork-tender brisket to homemade fresh fruit peach or apple cobbler! Our menu items also include a variety of plant-based options like our BBQ cauliflower. Let Fainmous cater your next party, social or special event.

History

Established in 2011.

Owners James and Karen Fain are natives of Knoxville, Tennessee where in their East Knoxville community barbeque is the next thing you learn after walking! Since 2004, the couple enjoyed serving friends and family a taste of Tennessee style que with its hickory smoke and savory vinegar base sauces. On April 27, 2011 the couple decided to take this Tennessee style of BBQ to the public with the opening of their first store in Houston's Westbury Community. With open hearts and bright smiles the Fains welcome all to taste barbeque done Tennesse Style! Fainmous BBQ was one of 15 restuarants who participated in Houston's 'Inaugural' BBQ Festival 24 March 2013.

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15 years ago

This BBQ place is tucked in corner of a strip center next to the Kroger. It's next door to the Subway. Decided to stop in Friday and wasn't disappointed. Got the Lunch Special...large sandwich (pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage, or chopped beef) and side for $5.75. I opted for the pulled pork and potato salad. The sandwich was huge and the meat was tender. You have a choice of regular and hot bbq sauce. I had the hot and it was awesome. Potato salad was good as well. The only mark against was they forgot the pickles and onions :) Looking forward to trying some other items soon! read more

Angelia S.

11 years ago

To begin, a smiling,professional hostess, then a team of pleasant bartenders, the by-the-glass wine menu was delightful, and the bar was stocked with a wide selection of premium spirits. To the table, the staff seemed to glide and gently seat you at a beautifully, but simply, adorned table. Wine selection was quite extensive and very well thought out. French wine and European wine lovers, this is a must. And to enjoy several wines, the half bottle selection was very extensive! Food was exquisite; read more

Tracy W.

10 years ago

I was lucky once to find this amazing place! I was on my business trip to Houston and one of my companions told that he knew there was a great place to grab some delicious food at. I hate that we finally got there only on the very last day of our trip, so my positive experience is pretty limited, BUT still I can say a lot about its interior, which is very interesting and bright! Their menu was great. read more

Marianne P.

8 years ago

Wow! A person can tell a good BBQ joint by its brisket. This was the absolute driest briskest ever tried, EVER. Bone dry to the point that we put it in a glass of water to see if that would make a difference. It didn't. Absolutely terrible. We heard excellent reviews from T.V. people about it, but that is what a good P.R. person can do. We do not know how Fainmous stays in business. read more

Skye A.

7 years ago

They have some great BBQ if that is what you are looking for. They are a small shop so there are some things that you might not normally pay for in a bigger place, however, the food is outstanding. We have been here a few times now and even though there are a couple other places in the area that serve BBQ, you cant go wrong with Fainmous. read more

Tina J.

11 years ago

The BBQ is Fantastic here. It might not seem like much from the outside, but the food is GREAT! The owner was there when I was there and he is friendly and help finding the best thing for you. I just had him make me the thing he liked the most and they way he likes it and it was delicious. The setting is relaxed, so take a break and enjoy. read more

Rebecca L.

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Abbie C.

12 years ago

love love love !!!! Best BBQ place ive had. Great food and friendly staff. Food was served quick. We definitely will be back :-) and will tell others as well. -Gabby & Art read more

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Justin W.

6 years ago

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