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    Gessner's Grub BBQ

    4.9 (91 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Kenneth A.

    This was my first time eating texas bbq and I was extremely surprised. This restaurant is hidden away on a small road between a few car shops, giving it a cozy vibe. The seating area is decorated with nostalgic pieces of art and furniture. The ribs were the best part of the meal with brisket being a close second. The meat is tender and juicy and fall apart easily. The beans carried solid flavor and the potatoes gave the meal more bulk I would gladly come back to this place if I was ever in the area

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    Claudia R.

    Couldn't find an authentic BBQ location open early enough until I came across Gessner's. Before 11am there are only 3 items available. We had the breakfast brisket taco, delicious. We also ordered the brisket hash with medium eggs, delightful. It was just enough BBQ for breakfast to not make me feel heavy. Cody was a great host. Very hospitable and kind. I would recommend this place to anyone. Wish I could have tried lunch options but maybe next time. Definitely worth stopping by!

    Frederick Ted W.

    Finally found a great bbq joint in Houston. Brisket is quality size, hot & not too fatty. Sausage variety is garlic or jalapeño/cheese. As good as Jack Stacks in KC.

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    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because they have a cumulative 5 stars and I can't argue with that. --- --- --- Gessner's has been on my list for a while but it was about a 35 minute drive from my house, so I finally just made it there recently. As you're driving up, you definitely seem like you're in the wrong place. It's pretty industrial and just looks like you're in the midst of a bunch of automotive shops. The only tell is that they have a fairly large "BBQ sign" off the main road that you turn onto off Sawdust. We ordered food to go and then headed to the park to eat it there while our son played on the playground. While this was not something Gessner's did, the weather was absolutely perfect on this day, so that made the experience *that* much nicer. As for the food itself, I went with the loaded baked potato with chopped beef. It was excellent. One of the better loaded baked potatoes I've had, and there are many in the area. The only two snafu's were that my wife did not receive BBQ sauce with her brisket sandwich, even though it was requested, which made it a bit dry. And they did not provide us with plastic cutlery, so we had to pop into another restaurant to grab some. For dessert, we had the banana cream pie cake and Oreo truffles. They were also awesome. The banana cream pie cake was just what it sounds like: banana cream pie on top of cake. Usually, it's just in pie form, but the cake on the bottom layer was a nice touch. The Oreo truffle was almost too quickly scarfed down to have much of an opinion other than: "good". If we lived closer, we would make this a regular stop, but we'll happily visit again when in the area.

    Brisket & Chicken plate w/ jalapeño cream corn and potato salad

    Last meal before heading back to CA. Thought I was lost when google maps said I was at my destination. Surrounded by Auto body and repair shops. Best BBQ in town!!!! Met Phil the owner and told me his story. See y'all next time and thank you for the great hospitality!

    Brisket breakfast taco.
    Tami W.

    My friend recommended this restaurant. It's off of Sawdust & feels like your in the country. I had the brisket breakfast taco & must say, it was The BEST taco! They were fast, $3.99 for a huge taco & so nice! The smell of smoked meats is so yummy too! I'll be back! Thank you for a great experience!

    2 meat platter
    RJ H.

    Wow! Some of the best food I've ever had. Came here with friends on a Monday afternoon to grab some BBQ. You have to make sure to pay attention while driving to this location or you might miss the turn. I decided to order the 2 meat platter and added the garlic sausage. The ribs literally fell off the boom and were seasoned to perfection. Just writing this makes me want some. The sliced brisket was very flavorful and the BBQ sauce was a perfect mix of sweet and tangy. I decided to have the slaw and potato salad. Both very delicious as well. When visiting my sister this will become a frequently visited spot. If you haven't been here yet, definitely check it out. You won't be disappointed.

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    Sarah L.

    This is one of the best food I had during my stay in the Woodlands for the past 5 days! The taco really hit the spot and is very filling. There's a generous amount of brisket and it's not dry at all. It's juicy and flavorful with the cheese. The hash gives a bit of a crispy crunch if you eat it at the spot. The egg is perfectly pan fried and the flour tortilla just hold everything nicely all together. The salsa and the bbq sauce on the side elevated the flavor. There's a lot going on in this taco but it's not messy at all since the cheese hold everything together. The staff are very nice and the service is fast. Highly recommend this place if you are in town!

    Breakfast taco with brisket
    Mary R.

    I get excited about Texas BBQ when I'm back in my home state. This morning I had a breakfast taco that was a thing of beauty. Griddled tortilla, amazing brisket, and the way the egg was cooked to wrap around it meant a perfect bIte, every bite. Plus these guys were so friendly! Definitely worth checking out.

    2 meat/ 2 sides plate
    Adriana P.

    Overall really good food and a cozy eating area. Great customer service. I got the 2 meat/sides plate (brisket, ribs, coleslaw, and potato salad) and everything was delicious. Even the drinks were ice cold! Small establishment but big flavor! Definitely will return and will recommend to others.

    Two meat plate with 2 sides

    We were going to another bbq place for lunch, but it was closed. So a quick Yelp review and we found this place. Glad we stopped by!!! It's hidden off of Rayford Rd, but I love its ambience. I feel like we're in the Texas hill country. We both tried a two meat plate, the ribs fell of the bone. Just how I like it! The sides, potato salad unique take and the coleslaw had jalapeños in it. Yum! The service was great! They'd stop by to check on you, bring extra bbq sauce and clear your plate. Highly recommend, because we'll definitely be back!!

    Brisket Plate with potato Salad!
    Anna B.

    Absolutely delicious place in an odd but endearing location! Would recommend to anyone looking for some good and easy BBQ to enjoy outside!

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    Bonnie H.

    I was in The Woodlands when I got a suddenly got an intense craving for BBQ. So I hopped on our go-to food app (Yelp) and found this place. It was a little bit hidden off the main road.. kinda in the middle of the warehouse space to an automotive shop. I wasn't too sure what to expect when I was pulling up, but I quickly found myself greeted by staff. I ordered brisket plate and had a seat. I always judge a BBQ place by the BBQ sauce and it did not disappoint. The BBQ sauce had a Smokey taste with a hint of spice and the perfect amount of tanginess. I could have sat there and drank a few packs of it.. don't worry! I didn't. The brisket had a thick layer of fat down the side of the cut with a caramelized char all over it. All I can say is WOW! Melts in your mouth and just packed with so much flavor. If you go get BBQ here, I suggest the Texas coleslaw. It barely has any cabbage in it because it's too packed with other awesome ingredients like fresh corn, finely diced fresh jalapeños, and all the right seasonings. The baked beans were insanely good, too. If I didn't order baked beans, I would have thought the chef brought me a cup of chopped bacon! The baked beans were the best beans I've ever had in my life. My fiancé ate all of them and he can't stand baked beans. But he said these baked beans was his favorite part of the meal. They had the same great flavor of the BBQ sauce, but they were very meaty and hearty. Covered with a thick layer of bacon. Highly recommend! Oh and they said they are connected to the auto shop as business partners as well.. with a claim to have the best prices in town. Check it out! Get an oil change and indulge in some really great Texas bbq!

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    Best breakfast taco of all time, no debating this! Amazing 5 stars - period. The slight crunch of the hash browns, fresh brisket.

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    Excellent breakfast taco! Definitely will come back to sample the BBQ...very attentive staff and you will want for nothing!

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    Great "hole in the wall" BBQ joint. Their breakfast tacos, chicken sandwich and brisket are awesome!

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    Hole in the wall, but food is excellent although side dishes are a little too spicy for my liking.

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