First eating at Howard's and OMG it was delicious! We had the brisket chicken ribs and all the sides were delicious. i have to say their coleslaw was the best we've ever had.Even bought one to bring home. Recomend this place 100% read more

In Corpus agin this week. Stopped in for lunch and it was packed with customers in line to order. The line moved quickly as the staff is pretty efficient at getting customers through the line and seated with their food . read more

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Corpus Christi's little secret.... Open from 11 to 3 - Don't miss this BBQ experience! The prices are fantastic, the service is friendly and the food is tried and true Texas BBQ! There's a great selection of homemade sides. You'll see there's a huge LOCAL lunchtime crowd ; but, service is fast and there's plenty of tables! read more

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A classic. Always the best brisket in Corpus Christi and prices have remained reasonable.

This is our go to barbecue restaurant in Corpus. My husband and I have been trying all of the suggested establishments, the popular and well-known places. We were disappointed. We found Howard's one afternoon when we looked up restaurants and were trying to find a new place. Howard's is phenomenal. Their staff is kind and make you feel at home. Their food is WONDERFUL. We drive from across town in the Flour Bluff area to eat at Howard's. If you leave this establishment anything less than stuffed, that is through no fault of Howard's. read more

It'd been a good long time since we'd been to Howard's. When we both worked downtown, we made a point of going a couple times a month. Since they're closed on weekends, getting some of their food has been nigh impossible. So we had a day we needed to take care of some business and made a point of heading to Howard's. It wasn't uber busy a little after 1 on this particular day. We got our food in good time, not a lot of standing around waiting IOW. Put our sides on our plates and found our seats. What was off-putting is that the meats just didn't have a distinguishing character is once did. Smoke? Tender? Fall-apart? Anything????? Nope, it was just OK. A little chewy and just not that flavorful. The sides were fine, we like their potato salad better than most other places locally. But the meat was just uninspiring and TBH, not something we'd "pencil in" on our calendars for. I hope it's not the general trend for the place...it's been around for such a long time. read more

3.5 stars here. 4 stars for the meats, 2 for the sides. Somewhat hidden joint in an industrial area off the beaten path but the large number of pickups in the lot told me that it wasn't a place that is unknown. Unable to see pits here but learned they burn mesquite rather than the more common post oak. Surprising lack of smoke aroma on arrival. Counter service spot where the meats are kept warm in a series of pans and you choose from an extensive menu of choices-brisket, ribs, quarter chicken, ham, sausage, turkey breast. Available as plates, sandwiches, and unique "tacos". And some quite large baked potatoes went by as we made our decisions. Everything is ready by the time you reach the end of the counter and pay. Sauce provided from behind the counter was quite sweet. All sides-both cold and hot-are self-serve from a long salad bar set up in the dining area. Our meal choice was a 3-meat platter, with Pork loin, sausage, and turkey. Here was our feelings on our meal this visit. Sausage: earns an A for the perfect amount of peppery bite Turkey: A+ for smokey flavor, moist with no sauce needed Pork Loin: overly dry, decent smoke ring. Would have been better fresher. Potato salad: tasted quite strongly of pickles Corn and Green Beans: overcooked and soggy Carrot Cake: a big winner. homemade tasting more akin to a spice cake with delicious icing The pricing here is very reasonable for the quality and I would definitely return on another visit to the area. Just need to be careful in your choosing of the freshest meats and sides. read more

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Looked this place up on Yelp, and saw it had semi-decent reviews. Definitely would not recommend this place to ANYONE. I do not know if this place has gone down over the years... but YIKES. The salad bar had flies and other bugs flying around it, plus the food looked like it had been left out for... days? We got the pork ribs and the brisket. The ribs had no flavor, they were tough, and was a huge let down. The brisket again had no flavor, no color, was just a grey, pale, slab of meat, couldn't even really call this Texas barbecue. I spent $30, which was $30 down the drain. If you're looking for a cafeteria style place to eat... or something that resembles your local nursing home food, this would be the place to try. read more

Fall off the bone ribs, perfectly cooked chicken, brisket is nice and moist, and the sausage has a good snap to it. And just to make it better, your sides are an all you can eat buffet! read more

Good food for a great price !!! Just wish the rice had a bit more flavor but loved the cornbread!!!

Howard's BBQ has been around for quite a while; must be from the personal, friendly service, limitless sides bar and tea, and their decent prices. The bbq ... well, it's alright. I ordered a brisket and sausage plate (my go to for considering a place). I also got a bowl of beans and some potato salad. They have LOTS of other sides options, though. I asked if they made their sausage in-house (another review consideration) and was told it's V&V's - which, I agree, is so good that quite a few bbq joints opt to serve it vice make their own. The brisket was tender and moist - I'd asked for it to be cut from the point. But, it lacked the smokiness you'd expect from a "seasoned" bbq place and it had a slight ... cleanser? taste. I don't know if it was from the cutting board or utensils or what, but it was little off-putting. It was made better by their bbq sauce which, itself, is quite good. The sausage, as expected, was excellent but that's more to V&V than Howard's. The potato salad and beans were both quite good and flavorful. Prices, as mentioned, are respectable and meat portions were generous. The place is clean and stayed very busy. I'm sure the brisket "flavor" faux pas was just a fluke - it was too busy to try and correct it. It would be worth another try sometime. read more

I stop in here for lunch every time I'm in Corpus. This place has such a rich history for the area and the food is always amazing. Always clean and a friendly staff. I suggest the brisquet and sausage read more

Couldn't find the other restraint but found Howard's. A hole in the wall worth every second of your time. Very friendly servers. Excellent brisket and ribs. A full salad bar with an attached hot line, both all you eat. Corn bread biscuits and very tasty sauce on the sauce. We will be returning. read more

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The real deal for some good down home Texas barbecue. Frequented by many locals, this is a hidden gem. They have a large variety of delicious smoked meats. You get a tray with your main dish and then get to pick any and all the sides you want, which are all served buffet style. The Mac n cheese is extra, but so worth it. I'm not a huge mac and cheese fan but this was the best I've ever had! The owners/workers are so friendly and knowledgeable about their product. Everything was so delicious and our whole party of 6 was fully satisfied and left happy and full. Not a single complaint to mention. I would be there at least every week if I lived in the area, but I guess I'll just have to settle for visiting each time I'm in town. read more

When in Texas, gotta have some Texas BBQ ! This one is great: tender brisket, tasty sausages that are thinly sliced by Tom, falling-off-the-bone ribs !!!! Great roadside stop for weary travelers. Decor is fun and appropriately Texan. Service with a smile. Who can ask for more ??? read more

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Very good food. The price is reasonable and the employees are very friendly. For me, they are the best in my opinion.

This place is amazing and so are the people who work here. I have not been able to get by here I'm a while and boy did I miss it. I had the brisket and chicken and it was delicious. Jim and Tom the owners are the nicest people you will ever meet. read more

I have been eating at Howard's for 40+ years and the quality of food and service has never changed... IT IS FANTASTIC... Jim still cuts the meats and if ya don't watch out you will stand there catching up with for 20 minutes... the ladies that work there are so nice.. All I can say is if ya don't like ya might want to have your taste buds checked read more

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In checking out Howard's we felt it was average/below average bbq. We had the three meat with sliced brisket, sausage, and beef ribs with beans. The sliced brisket was tender but lacked that great bbq taste and flavor. It had very little if any seasoning. The same was with the beef ribs. The sausage was great since it was V & V. The sauce just didn't have that great bbq kick. The beans were just average. If you're in a rush and nearby get the sausage if you're wanting bbq. The atmosphere was great with friendly workers. This is simply one man's opinion and know people have different tastes. read more

Nice place clean friendly price not so bad choice of 1 meat sides a salad & I added a dessert $17 and some change plus drink Meat was only warm could of been hotter overall. Good place I'll revisit again when in the mood for BBQ read more

Don't know why I hadn't tried this place sooner! It's so good and self serve sides you can't beat. Prices are great and food is amazing. Their sweet tea is perfect! Definitely 5 Stars. Don't pass this place up. read more

Howards BBQ & Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I ate here once while in the downtown area (court duty) and I was glad that I did. This restaurant offers excellent bbq at a fair price. The beef ribs and sausage were excellent. The all you can eat sides (cold and hot) bar offered a great variety of tasty selections. Although crowded, (lunch rush in the middle of the week) the line moved quickly. read more

Yay! We have found our BBQ place in Corpus... My hubby & I are big Rudy's fans from San Antonio but the Rudy's here just didn't seem to be the same... We had been to Bill Miller's and a couple of other places but no place really stood out - until Howard's! The meat is phenomenal - you get a LOT of it and there is a "sides" bar... in other words, you don't have to pick & choose 1 or 2 sides, as there is a bar with multiples to choose from, including salad. That being said, if you're worried about price, get a doggie bag before you leave and voila! you have a second meal! Also, the service is OUTSTANDING! :) read more

I'm here on business and as most know I'm a huge fan of Risky's Barbque in Fort Worth so I thought I'd try out Howard's and see how they measured up. Ordered the 3 meat plate so I could get sampling of my favorite 3. Beef ribs, pork ribs, and brisket. The Beef ribs were so tender and flavorful. I'd venture to say they may even taste a little better than Riskys..... However Riskys is all you can eat for 12.99 and that hard to beat even with a few more seasonings. The Pork ribs were moist, tender and delicious as was the brisket. Staff were all very friendly and I enjoyed my visit. Downfall..... Pecan pie tasted like it came from a box. Overall overlooking desert the meal was impressive! read more

Best BBQ in corpus! Great friendly service and a good value. May I suggest the 3 meats on a tortilla, really good... Jimmy special is what it's called I think! The BBQ sauce is very good and the bar is worth the money! No complaints from this yelper! Off the beaten path but easy to find! read more

I'm fighting the urge to dock them another star. I went back about two weeks ago because it was where everyone I knew was eating. Stood in line for an eternity and the serving line was rather slow. Luckilly the sides are self serve so you can fill up on potato salad because the meat portions were surely a joke. read more

Delicious BBQ spot. Best Bang for your BUCK! Burnt Ends are delicious!! Highly recommended!

`Went though the Drive-Thru window and ordered sliced beef sandwich, with sauce, onion, no pickle and a small coke. Very little sauce, got no onion, and no pickle. Total $8.97 ---wow Besides the price, (and no onion) the biggest problem is their brisket is very dry. You can also look at any picture hereon and see very little or no smoke ring on the meat. Because it's so dry I am assuming they are buying very cheap "select" brisket, and cooking it in an oven and finishing it quickly on a grill, it has definitely not spent any reasonable amount of time in a proper pit. Moving on to the next place. read more

The best brisket and sausage I have tasted in Texas!!! I don't stray from it when I find what I love! I'm going to take all of our visitors here!!! read more

I heard raves about it, but it was mediocre and overpriced to me. Really crowded and slow as well. Not very exciting. read more

I'm kind of a regular here... I'm picky about my BBQ, I dabbled in BBQ judging. Howard's is the real deal. Moist, tender brisket--consistently! Great sausage, great chicken, great pork and beef ribs. Some of the time, the ribs are great; most of the time, they are phenomenal. There is usually a line around lunch time, about a 10 minute wait on really busy days. Most of the time you'll wait less than 5 minutes. Be thinking about what you want before you reach the front of the line and help everyone out:) In Corpus, their BBQ is second to none. (yes, I've tried 'em all) It is well worth any wait you may have. Donna will come around to refill drinks, clear your table and tell you a joke--sometimes you gotta ask for the joke. Tip her. She works hard and is very nice. read more

Very friendly service. Decent food but seemed rather expensive for what you get.

The food is ok but the lady in the drive through is just plain rude. When I called in the order for the office one day she seemed irritated and another time I went to the drive through and once again she was very rude like I was bothering her. read more

I'm not a big brisket fan but this place makes me one. I asked for a fatty cut and it was beyond delicious. Beans were pretty good with a bit of a kick. I also enjoyed the great customer service and decor. Highly recommend. read more

It was the best bbq I've had in a really long time. Definitely a restaurant worth going back to.

By far the BEST damn BBQ in Corpus. I moved to San Francisco almost 5 years ago but I probably think about eating Howards BBQ at least once a week. Love the Turkey and Sausage, and all the sides are friggin' fantastic. I'll be flying in for Thanksgiving and you know Howards is on the list of places to go. read more

Great food and awesome service. The meat was tender and flavorful. The waiter was attentive and kind. He gave his own tip money to children to use on the claw machine. read more

Can't believe I been missing out on this place for the past 3 years. Great rustic environment with an assembly line of meats and a salad bar. Quick service plenty of space for a group and bbq that is moist with a nice crust. Get the 3 meat po boy you can't go wrong! I'll be back. read more

I love Howard's!! The brisket with marble is absolutely delicious and tender. The potato salad is perfection there's this secret ingredient at least to me it is lol that makes its interesting and has you coming back for more. My husband loves the ribs too. read more

Without a doubt, the best bbq I have ever tasted. Sauce is not necessary to make the meal tasty. The homemade sides are outstanding, especially the cole slaw...which they put fresh, crisp apple in to makes it sweet and crunchy. Portions were huge and the price was fantastic. I spent less than $8 for two meats and all you can eat sides. I haven't had this inexpensive a meal that tastes this good anywhere else in Texas!!!! read more