Drove out of the way to check out the BBQ here. It was not worth the time or money…read more The staff was very nice a friendly and its a cool funky little place. Ordered Sliced Brisket. It was dry, chewy, and lacked flavor. The smoked Turkey was not breast, but what I would call a preformed loaf. I could not recommend the BBQ here.

Boudin Balls & Onion Rings......AWESOME!!! Great motif…read more Who's your decorator? Thank you Billy Ray.

Happens to be driving around this town and I ask around what was a good BBQ place and someone…read morerecommends Dukes!! I got the E meats Dinner ! It was great flavor and a huge plate... I totally recommend this family owned business. The owner told me that they been in business for over 37 years! Keep up the nice environment and welcoming customers services.

This was pretty good! I had a two meat plate with brisket and links. I also tried a link of their…read moresmoked boudin. I thought the boudin was a bit expensive ( I think it was $9.00), but it was a huge link and was very good. The beef and link were good as were the beans and potato salad. There were no options on the sides, but both were good.

Bar-A-BBQ earns its spot on the "Top 50 Texas Monthly BBQ" list. The moment we walked in, the staff…read morewas incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, happy to discuss barbecue craft and recommendations. Their expertise and passion were evident, which made the experience even better. The brisket was excellent--very moist with a great bark, good flavor, and a satisfying pull. But if you only get one thing, make it the brisket burnt ends. They were absolutely awesome and I highly recommend them. The ribs were a bit too hammy for my personal taste, but that's a preference issue, as I prefer baby back ribs over the spare ribs they served. I tried two of their house-made sausages. The standard house sausage was pretty good, but the jalapeño and cheddar version was even better, adding a great kick of cheese and spice to their basic recipe. The sides were just as impressive as the meat. The dirty rice had some spice and was elevated with delicious shredded brisket mixed in. The cheesy tater casserole was fantastic--very cheesy with a nice peppery flavor and a great texture from the potatoes. For dessert, the cornbread bread pudding was an excellent choice. It was a gooey, decadent dessert with a perfect balance of cornbread and chocolate chips. We also grabbed a tallow chocolate chip cookie to go, saving it to savor later. Overall, this place is the real deal. From the knowledgeable staff to the top-tier brisket and sides, it's clear why they're so highly acclaimed. Very affordable as well!

We chose BAR A barbecue after carefully looking for what we hoped would be the BEST in the Houston…read morearea. We saw some great options ( Truth, Triple J, Killen's, and Brisket & Rice were all in the running, and we didn't try any of those so can't say on them). This was a thought out choice and I was super excited to try them! Being a family run operation was really awesome to me as well. First the good to great: the staff was super nice and helpful. The brisket was ah-mazing. Not too Smokey but cooked very tender and delicious! The barbecue sauce was on point. Sauces tend to range from too thin to too thick, too sweet to too spicy but Bar A's hit the bulls eye! Not too thin, not too sweet...I really enjoyed the brisket! Walking up, the smells were incredible! A nice outdoor spot to eat (it was a very mild day and just beautiful out..but I digress). Also, the Mac and Cheese...oh my!! Some of the best I've ever had! The downside: We drove an hour and a half especially to eat here...it was our primary reason for heading up to Montgomery! Getting there around 3pm, you would figure is a sweet spot for a restaurant open from like 11-6 on a Friday. When we went to order as we're trying to figure out the plate we want, you know, 2 meats or 3 meats ...sides, yum, as you're drooling, we were going for the TRINITY Plate. Brisket, rib and sausage...a nice cross section. Nope, we can't do a TRINITY. we only have brisket and turkey left. I know a lot of people love turkey. I'm not one of them and my heart was set on Beef. So now we're on a 1 meat and two sides track I guess. Ok, can we do brisket on the one meat? "Sure I can do that" was the cheery reply. So we got two plates brisket, and I asked could you make that moist cut brisket (my favorite, while my wife always prefers the lean). "Nope, sorry, we're all out of moist brisket". Ok, so one plate with cheesy potato casserole (doesn't that just sound amazing?) and Mac & cheese and one plate With cheesy potato casserole and pinto beans, that way we can get more great tastes and share, right? Oh, and bread, pickles, onions and jalapeños. (The bread is Martins and is always amazing if you know what I'm talking about...I think it's potato roll bread?). Got our plates and start to pay...two $20 plates and no drinks, just water. Over $50! Hmmm, well, the one meat tray with brisket has a $4 up charge. Hmmm. Sat down and got to chowing down! Here's where disappointment sets in. As I said, brisket and sauce was on point. The onions are maybe slightly pickled, not sure, but also very good. The meat, was 3 slices of brisket...4 would have been a sweet spot but eh, 3. The sides. Cheesy potato casserole had the texture of rice...I kept thinking it was rice as I ate it. It had some spice to it but very little flavor. Very disappointing. Mac & cheese--ah-mazing! Pinto beans were like a salt-a-holics take on ranch style beans. Not good. Almost not edible. But I was hungry. I put some sauce on the potato casserole and made it taste ok...still couldn't get Over the rice texture (I'm not saying it had rice, but just had the texture of a rice pilaf ). Two pieces of great bread rounded it out! So overall, disappointed that there wasn't more to choose (ribs, moist brisket, sausage) and I get it, They make so much and sell out then that's good business for them. To the customer who drove and hour and a half to eat there, not so good business. The sides were 1 for 3 in the good to great category and worst of all, after spending $50+ on lunch for 2, I was still hungry. I wouldn't have expected that for sure. I couldn't decide between 3 or 4 star but my missing stars shake out like this: 1 went because of availability and then ultimately being up charged for what was left. And 1 went for disappointing 2 out of 3 sides and portion size/value. Sorry, we didn't take any photos of the food.

Love the friendly smiles and service. I've been here three times already and will continue to…read morevisit. Great home cooked meal.

Love love love the atmosphere and decor! Very family friendly. The food is so good-the brisket was…read moreto die for and the chicken avocado sandwich was SO good. Also had the Italian crème cake and the icing was perfection. Customer service was above and beyond expectations. Definitely recommend stopping here for a friendly fun atmosphere and great food!

Food was amazing, service was quick and still affordable definitely recommend there brisket bbq…read morepizza

From the moment you walk through the door to moment you leave you feel like you are welcomed…read morefamily. The service is top notch with a smile, and clear information about the food and service. The food.... Let me tell you the food here is incredible! We tried The Show Stopper with 4 meats and two sides! Everything was so delicious! Two full flavor sauces are included. And the cole slaw was so perfect we had to buy extra to take with us! Totally worth the drive. Pretty much the best we have had ever!

Mimsy's serves up some impressive barbecue in a fantastic setting. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The venue itself is great, with a nicely decorated space that offers both inside and outside seating, along with a kids' play area--a huge plus for families. Now, on to the food. The brisket was a definite standout. It had a wonderful, rich flavor, and the salt and pepper (SP) bark was spot-on, providing a perfect crust. A nice, prominent smoke ring and a healthy amount of rendered fat made for a tender and juicy bite. The ribs were also solid. They had a great pull from the bone, but I noticed a slightly overpowering "hammy" flavor that detracted a bit from the classic barbecue taste I was hoping for. The house-made birria sausage was a fantastic surprise. It had a delicious mix of pork and beef, complemented by melted cheese and a good kick of chili. The casing had a satisfying snap, which I appreciate. For sides, the Maple Sprouts were exceptional. They were perfectly charred and crispy, with the maple flavor coming through beautifully without being too sweet. The jambalaya was also a strong contender. It was loaded with flavorful sausage bits, and the rice was cooked just right. After all that, we were happy to see they also offer some nice desserts to round out the meal. Overall, I had a great meal at Mimsy's. The brisket and unique house sausage are must-tries, and the Maple Sprouts are a delicious side that stands on its own. While the ribs were a little off for my personal taste, the rest of the meal and the friendly atmosphere more than made up for it. I'd definitely go back for more.

Although we have frequented this place many times since they opened, we were rather disappointed…read moreduring our recent visit. They have been listed in the Texas Monthly many times for their Food and we have always enjoyed it. However, recently we went in for lunch and were very perplexed by their decision to only offer brisket on Saturday, HUH!!?? Its a BBQ place in TEXAS! And the Caribbean chicken breast that was amazing has been discontinued and replaced with Jerk chicken which was dry & overcooked. Will think twice before going back! Glad to see they have not done away with their Brussel Sprouts and Wedge Salad.

The cheeseburger was A-MAZING. The pulled pork was good and probably better than I am scoring…read morebecause the cheeseburger was just that much better.

Food came out quick and was so good. I am going to say Brisket was in my top 5 best ever!!!…read more Thank y'all

Great BBQ, don't let the atmosphere dissuade you. They also…read morehave a lunch menu that varies with good home style dishes and friendly staff.

What a homie restaurant. Literally take on the terms of "backyard bbq" nicely. On the way in, it…read morelooks just like a residential house but don't stop, make sure to pull in the drive way which has decent parking for your car. The restaurant has friendly staff and a quiet place to just chill with friends and family for some good old meals. And for the price, you can't beat that!

Was visiting family near Tarkington and wanted some Texas bbq and this is where I was sent to. It's…read morethe perfect example of a "hole in the wall". Do not let the outside or interior fool you, this is good bbq. We got the family pack (2kbs of meat, 3 sides, and bread). We went with the brisket and sausage for the meats. The brisket was outstanding. While I have had better, it was very good and Smokey (the bbq sauce they make pairs really well here). The star of the meat was the Texas sausage. After eating this, there's no doubt in my mind that this is housemade sausage. We got the regular but they had other flavors to choose from (jalapeno and cheese etc.). This is hands down the best Texas sausage that I've had. Onto the sides, do not sleep on them. They all tasted as though they are 100% made from scratch. The beans were amazing and had ground breakfast sausage in them. A bit on the sweet side but very vey good. The chicken and dumplings were amazing and contained large pieces of chicken (fresh) with large dumplings. The potato salad is exactly how I like it. It's mashed rather than cubed into pieces with seasoning and mustard. They also had an array of other items on the menu as well as some desserts. I will 100% be back to this family owned establishment.

So yummy!! The smoked sausage, their own recipe, is DELICIOUS!! Brisket, and ribs smoked to…read moreperfection! Highly recommend