This place is fabulous! It has a beautiful rustic look with a comfortably new and clean feel. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The brisket is kick-@##. The potato salad and coleslaw are some of the best I've had. It's different, it has a vinegary (I think that's a word lol) taste that is just delicious . All of these flavors blends so well that you actually crave more so you keep coming back! So I come back. It was the best kept secret until I decided to take a look . I've been dropping in for a to-go order every since. I've even ordered larger take-out for my thanksgiving additions that includes chicken, sausage and huge beef ribs when family comes to visit. Great job guys! read more

I definitely highly recommend. Brisket is some of the moist and tender I have tried. Ordered the baked beans and potato salad, haven't experienced that taste on either anywhere else. Sausage had great snap and flavor. Subtle smoke so, you could enjoy the taste of the meat. read more

Not a fancy place. But I like that it isn't. Staff was super friendly. Service was great. I honestly think y'all sleepin on this place. Smokey flavor. Heavy pepper bark. The brisket was a bit lean. But the baked potato and sausage was goood. But the gold medal winner was the pork ribs. Not only did it taste great, but it literally melted. I could have been toothless and ate this bad boy no problem. I'm serious. Come get the ribs. Bad ass. read more

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I've literally passed by this spot for what feels like my entire life--whether I was on my way to work or just out and about. It sits right off Harlem Road--not exactly hidden, but definitely gives off that "shack" vibe. Seeing how long it's been around, I figured it had to be serving up some good ole homestyle BBQ. I finally went with a few friends and decided to sample a little bit of everything: 1/2 lb of pork ribs, 1/2 lb of brisket, a sausage link, and a side of potato salad. I was pleasantly surprised by the price--BBQ can get pricey fast, but my whole plate was between $20-$30, which felt super reasonable for the amount of food. The pork ribs were juicy with just the right amount of fat--exactly how I like them. The brisket was flavorful, but I did find it a bit on the dry side. The sausage link, though, was the real winner for me: peppery, juicy, and full of that smoky flavor I love. Everything had solid flavor on its own--even without the BBQ sauce, which I appreciated since I usually prefer a dry rub, and they nailed that. Now, the potato salad was...interesting. It wasn't bad, just not what I expected. It was basically mashed potatoes that tasted like potato salad. I was hoping for a more traditional, chunky, homestyle version, but it was still decent in its own way. The vibe was laid-back, and the service matched that energy. There were only two employees working, but both were friendly and moved at a good pace. It was never packed, but there was a steady flow of families dining in quickly and folks picking up to-go orders. My friends and I hung out on the patio for a few hours, and we got to see a consistent stream of traffic the whole time. All in all, I'd definitely go back-- solid spot if you're craving BBQ without the fuss. read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - bbq plates - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

First time trying this spot and must say that it was very good first let me start off by saying everything was good. My wife had the sausage sandwich and I had the chopped brisket sandwich, we also had the potatoe salad and the burnt ends Mac n cheese. I recommend the burnt end Mac n cheese everything here is alacart style so come hungry I think the only bad thing I have to say is the potato salad had to much onions for me ( but I don't like onions) . The guy behind the counter was very helpful with any questions we had the place is small but good. read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - Sausage sandwich with potato salad and chopped brisket with burnt end Mac n cheese everything - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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We were too close to Harlem BBQ so we had to pick up some togo goodies, sliced stellar brisket and some tasty ribs and some whole coffee beans....don't see this option at many 'Q joints, they have great 'Q and coffee beans. read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

We have always passed by this place but today we finally stopped. Upon entering this place is about country and bbq which makes the ambiance fit the restaurant. We ordered two sandwiches sliced beef and chipotle sausage. Even though it was to go the service was fast friendly and the food smelled amazing in the car. The sandwiches were fresh tasty and delicious. The chipotle sausage is spicy but loved the kick. If you drive by this place you need to stop cause you don't know what you are missing. We will definitely be back!! read more

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I experienced the award winning meats! DELICIOUS! Ribs were tender. Chicken was well smoked. I ordered a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving! Was not disappointed read more

Best bbq by a celebrity chef. The dino rib is the best and also the brisket sandwich.

Great BBQ spot. The brisket is really good. Side items are really good too. The staff is super friendly too. The owner was there and gave us a tour in the back and the whole process of his cooking, so that was great too. read more

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RICHMOND, TX 77407 / AMERICAN BBQ / 10-21-22 / DINNER +Stubborn brand soda fountain machine. +The ribs had a nice smoke ring around them. +The restaurant space has cool decor and is pretty spacious. +The staff was nice. -The barbecue sauce was meh. read more

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Texas is famous for BBQ, and we ventured out of the city to find this little gem. From the road the building looks like a worn out shack. But the rustic building is quite deceiving. Inside it is clean and nicely decorated. Simple, but Texas though and through. The wooden tables are sturdy and comfortable. Real country music playing in the background. We came in right as it opened on Saturday morning. There were a handful of other customers placing orders. The staff told us they were just opening so orders might take a few minutes longer than usual. We appreciate being informed and the wait was not very long. We ordered brisket, pork ribs, and sausage. All were excellent, and the ribs were my favorite. The meat was so tender and flavorful. We also ordered beans, potato salad and mac and cheese. I liked the potato salad the most. When in Texas, I encourage everyone to support these local, independent BBQ joints. They take great pride in their food, and it is more authentic than chain BBQ options. read more

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I've tried a lot of BBQ places, some good and some bad. This by far has to be the worst BBQ restaurants I have ever been to. The brisket was not smoked but instead it looked like it was cooked in the oven. There was no bark or smoke ring. The meat was also dry. I only took one bite of the brisket and I didn't touch the rest. That's actually very sad. The chicken was half decent even though it also wasn't smoked. The pork ribs were also dry and tasteless. The baked beans were also decent but it could have been better. The Mac n cheese was flavorless with chunks of brisket in it. They provided BBQ sauce on the side but it tasted sour. Overall the experience was very disappointing where I will never step foot in this restaurant again. I asked the guy if the brisket was cooked that same day and he said yes but I did not believe that at all. read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Great friendly service and building is pretty neat and clean food really good and quick read more

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We saw Asa on Bobby Flay so we were excited to drive down and try the barbecue. We arrived about an hour before closing, so there was no beef rib (disappointed). The brisket was good, not great, the pork rib was good, and the sausage was probably the best thing we sampled. The side of slaw we would probably not reorder- strange flavor to it. Small place, with a roadhouse ambiance. read more

Definitely worth a stop in Fort Bend. If it seems pricey, that's not inconsistent with the quality of meat and decent Texas barbeque generally. My beef rib was outstanding, beautifully unctuous and fell of the bone. The potato salad was okay, gave more the vibes of cold mashed potatoes but really good when combined with the meat. Would have really liked a cup for water from their soda fountain (got $50+ in food for two) but it was not to be. Loved that they had beef ribs available on a Thursday. read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - Pork ribs and a beef rib. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Really friendly cashier and meat cutter who makes excellent recommendations on how much meat to order. Someone came in and ordered a beef rib and was warned it was 1.7 lbs--over $50. The couple accepted the rib (cashier said you'll have leftovers--steak and eggs for breakfast ) and it was a ludicrous slab. Rustic chic interior. The lean brisket was tight and and the pork ribs were spot on. Spicy sausage was addictive. Mac and cheese were alright. The pickled Jalapeños, pickles and onions were delightful. Craft draft soda was outstanding. The reviews don't lie--great start to my Houston Q crawl read more

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I go to a BBQ place not for the sides but the meat. The potato salad and coleslaw neither added to nor detracted from my dine-in experience. The pork ribs and the beef ribs were delicious. The sauce that came on the side was too sweet but good barbecue, fortunately, does not need any sauce. If you are a sauce person, skip this place. The beef rib is only sold by the pound and I had to take a 1.6 lb rib, bone included, for $48.00 (enough meet for several meals with my take-out box. Only tea available is sweet; no unsweet teas. Plenty of other non-alcoholic beverages. I like the inside ambience: country and/or western. Just driving by, you would probably never stop. It does not seem like a restaurant. I saw several folks there for take-out. read more

Harlem Road BBQ is a true hole in the wall place, a dive if you will. That said the beef rib is the best piece of bbq I have ever had and I have eaten in hundreds of places across the country. It is tinder, moist, delicious and expensive, $30#. The brisket is also wonderful. The place is neat and clean and there are free refills on your drinks. The beans are okay but taste like canned with onion and brown sugar added. The potato salad is tasteless and a waste of time and money. The plastic silverware is the cheapest you can buy and I broke a fork cutting up the beef rib. Also the wait seemed a long time as most places hand you your food when you pay or bring it right away. Ours took ten plus minutes and the rib was already cut and weighted before we paid so I have no idea what caused the wait. We will return for sure but might bring our own knife and fork. read more

Very good customer service. The BBQ here is very good. I will come back. We had 2 orders of the brisket. One order was amazing. The other order was dry and thinner slices. The restaurant itself is on the main road, it's not obvious that it's a restaurant and easy to miss while driving fast. read more

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Good food and the behind the counter was great will go again portion size was adequate

Some highly rated BBQ joints fall flat. Either the meats are so dry you cannot eat them and the sides are tasteless. NOT Harlem Rd. This unassuming shed smokes incredible meats. The brisket was great, the beans were super and Stubborn soda is da bomb!!! Staff is friendly and prices are right for the quality. Go now! read more

Just ordered three brisket sandwiches..my sandwich had 2 and a half thin slices of meat..sandwich was all bread.ended up throwing away top of bread..meat had little smoke.they gave me one pickle slice and three slices of pickled onions..the server was nice but the food was mediocre,I did like the Mac n cheese, and way too little serving size..all the sandwiches had very little meat..I will still give this place a second try ut this ti.e I was disappointed......owner replied they use 1/3 pound but this wasn't that..now I will never return read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

I don't have enough words to describe how much I love Harlem BBQ. I had to order a little of everything since I was excited to try everything: Brisket - So delicious and so marbled Beef ribs - MUST ORDER Pork ribs Pulled pork Both types of sausage Chicken Coleslaw Mac n cheese My only regret is not getting the opportunity to try their lamb yet. That is coming soon! read more

Really good bbq! Unassuming little place. The food came out pretty fast. Not sure what more you could ask for.

Definitely one of my favorite BBQ restaurants, their cowboy bake potato is honestly the best thing you could get on the menu, such a great dish @ only 17$ with a drink. Atmosphere is awesome, love the rustic vibes. Staff is great & friendly. Check em out if you are in the area & hungry for some authentic BBQ! read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Harlen Road BBQ has a great design for their restaurant. It's a bit dark inside but still looks well designed. The service is good, I went close to closing time so it was just one person there but the service was good. I got 1lb. of Lean Brisket with Mac n Cheese. The mac n cheese was great and had some brisket in it as well. Even the pickled vegetables they give you go great with the BBQ. However, the Brisket it self was a little too dry, I've had lean brisket at other places and it's never this dry. I didn't like the BBQ sauce they have, its very different from the norm so be ready for that. Idk what they put in the bbq sauce to give it that weird taste but they need to have a regular bbq sauce as well. Overall for the price I think this is a place ill eat at if I don't feel like driving to the other bbq spots I like. read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - 1lb. Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Exceptional ribs that falll offff the bone. When approaching this place don't be confused. It's a hole in the wall shed in the middle of the road. Doesn't look like much on the outside but the inside is clean and big. The chefs are amazing with an incredible menu. Sides you just order are the Cole slaw and loaded potato. And don't forget the Mac N cheese!! You are welcome read more

Harlem Road Texas BBQ - Brisket and Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Wow. Excellent fall off the bone beef. Perfectly flavored smoked goodness. Service is self serve. Very nice friendly people here. read more

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Place look very rustic. Cute little spot. Very vintage looking. We got the hungry cowboy today for the two of us. Cashier was very friendly and helpful. First time having Mac and cheese on a potato. The brisket and sausage was awesome. The pulled pork was a bit salty but worked well with the potatoes cause it didn't have much salt. We didn't notice any chives, butter or cheese. Not sure if we had to ask for it on the side. We did asked for pickles and jalapeños. Pickles seem to be home made from Persian cucumbers. Which my gf loved. Bbq sauce was pretty good too. We wanted to try the beef ribs but that will be on our next trip out here. read more

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I hear because of the reviews I drive by here everyday and never knew this was a BBQ spot.the reviews said it's delicious food, so I'm here to find out for myself. The service is top notch!! The guy was so friendly and nice off of that fact alone I know I'll be a regular here now. read more

Food is as good as any BBQ in the city. It is really set up for a grab and go but eating there is always nice and convenient also. Service was excellent and the ambience is just right for a small BBQ hut. read more

Exceptional service from the friendly cashier and knowledgeable meat cutter. Generous meat portions, like the massive beef rib. Charming rustic-chic atmosphere. Highlights included tender lean brisket, perfectly cooked pork ribs, and addictive spicy sausage. Sides like pickled jalapeños and craft soda added to the experience. Mac and cheese was average. read more

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This place absolutely rocks! Food is amazing-their potato salad is heavenly and the brisket sandwich was delicious! The bread pudding? Don't leave without trying it! We've already recommended this place to our friends! read more

Me and my Veteran buddy decided to stop by here great food! I had the cowboy baked potato. It was really good and had macaroni and cheese on it. The atmosphere is very nice. I highly recommend this place is so amazing. read more

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I found this place as a happy accident. I was working in the area and chose the closest bbq spot to me, only to find out that the owner is a legit chef with a huge passion for texas bbq. On top of very well smoked meats, the sides were stand-out good. Harlem Road is a hidden gem! read more

Best BBQ on the west side. Might be the best in Houston. Everything is good. Quick service. I've never had to wait more than 10mins. The place doesn't look like much just an old shack on the roadside easy to miss. read more

Best beef ribs I have ever had in my life and I am very critical when it comes to BBQ. I'm surprised by the low average rating for this place. People must not know how hard it is to find great BBQ. read more

I enjoy their chipotle sausage and brisket sandwich with barbecue sauce. The prices are also pretty decent.

It's always a pleasure seeing Chef Ara Malekian, one of the few men whom I look up to, not only because he's a consistent professional of his craft and business, but also the way he carries himself, I always walk away learning some life lessons from him. We enjoy a most wonderful BBQ brunch at the patio with Bebe. The Moist Briskets and Pork Ribs are smoked perfectly with balanced flavors. The Coleslaw is refreshing, we are fans of Mac N Cheese, so is Bebe apparently, and the Chocolate Bread Pudding has just the right amount of sweetness. It's almost a crime to enjoy such a satisfying meal with the most beautiful weather outdoor. We appreciate what we have and the people and pets we love. Hope y'all have a marvelous day with your loved ones. read more

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