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    3.9 (361 reviews)
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    3 Meat Plate
    Destiny C.

    I'll start with the positives. They have the BEST jalapeño cheddar sausage I've had in Houston. Honestly I would go back just for that. They have plenty of seating and the outdoor seating would be great on game day since they have a large screen. Unfortunately those are the only highlights for me. We got the 3 meat plate with brisket, ribs, and jalapeño cheddar sausage. For sides we did the beans and brussel sprouts. You can't tell from the pics because I took them so fast but EVERYTHING was GREASY. It was like looking at an oil slick after 5 minutes. On top of it being excessively greasy, the flavor wasn't there for the brisket. It definitely needed sauce. The ribs come with a sauce already on them and it was good. The Brussel sprouts were supposed to be a "healthy" option but half the boat was full of oil. I will say we came around 7pm so maybe that's the reason everything was off but it makes me see why most bbq spots close early. Maybe it's to protect the quality of the food. Anyway, I think they have major room for improvement in the meats area. But I might comeback for a game day weekend and grab some sausage.

    Elías G.

    Overall, a really nice BBQ spot. It doesn't have the traditional old-school Texas BBQ vibe--instead it's more modern and curated, which I actually liked. The huge covered patio has plenty of fans to keep it comfortable, a big screen for games (they had the basketball on when we visited), and the inside is spacious, clean, and has plenty of seating. The food was great. We had two pulled pork sandwiches with sides and some brisket. The meat was flavorful and lean, although it was just a little dry for my taste. The sides and BBQ sauce were excellent and definitely worth coming back for. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the service. Everyone was polite, but the overall interaction felt a bit cold and not especially welcoming. A little Southern hospitality and a smile can make a big difference in the overall experience.

    Brisket on Texas toast, pickles galore and the best dang mac and cheese I have ever ever had
    Jill H.

    Five stars for the Mac and Cheese Please! The absolute creamiest and most luscious concoction ever - perfected with chewy corkscrew pasta. It's witchcraft! The bbq sauces are really good - there is the traditional with a nice little heat to it and an awesome mustard based one as well. Very helpful and friendly staff behind the counter and on the floor. The brisket is Michelin rated!! So many nice things on the menu and a full bar and cute patio. The mac and cheese should have gotten the Michelin recognition, its so crazy thickkk and full of flavor and amazing!! I have got to get the recipie somehow.

    Diana J.

    Came here after fifa fan fest since we parked right next to it. Functions as any bbq joint but it's feels like a restaurant with a bar and stuff. The decor is really matches the vibes. Plenty of large TVs. I will say my stand out was the jalapeno cheddar sausage. Might be my favorite in Houston. It actually has a kick to it and the cheese was melty and wasn't overly salty. The smash burger is a hard pass. Was kind of a mess, I couldn't even really taste the beef patty. The chicken sandwich was excellent and refreshing after being under the Texas sun for hours. Fries and onion rings were crispy. Ribs fell off the bone. Sides were as expected and not bland. I think the ice cream is free if you eat there bc I didn't see it on menu. I didn't have any so I can't confirm. But also last note, was obsessed with both the bbq and the mustard bbq sauces. Will def be back if I'm around Eado. Update: went back to try more. The pulled pork was really dry. They ran out of and gave us brisket for the salad instead but it was so dry nobody ate the salad. The chicken sandwich still excellent. The enchiladas was bland but everything was juicy. The lasagne was as expected. The wings were packed with flavor. All the dried meats were disappointing this time. The jalapeños cheddar sausage was still my favorite.

    Michelen Recommended
    Joe R.

    Walked in and went right into the line. It's like a typical bbq place cafeteria style set up where you pick all your items so you can put on your tray and go. All the meats were cooked perfectly. The meats were cooked perfectly all hot and fresh. There was about 6 or so sides to choose from with desserts and ice cold drinks. There is a nice setup of self serve fountain drinks, teas, and of course BBQ Sauces and condiments right next to where you order. The inside has plenty of tables but if not you can also sit outside under a covered patio that also has a bar. I like that there are TVs visible from everywhere so it makes this a good place for game day. I will be back for more!

    Lauren C.

    Just going to be honest. I did not like anything at this place. The food was not good. Everything about it was mediocre. We got a 4 meat plate so we could try multiple things: brisket, sausage, chicken, and ribs. We also got an order of smoked wings. We tried the Mac n cheese, Brussel sprouts, beans and corn. And I hate to say it but it was all a waste. There's wasn't much flavor besides pepper. The service wasn't that great either. There was a guy behind the counter that was so rude that I almost left the line because of him. Honestly, when there's never a line out the door for the bbq it's a sign. I won't be coming back here unfortunately. I really wanted to like this place

    Andy N.

    J Bar M BBQ has been killing it. They were featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand Guide. They also made the honorable mention list for the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas. The food here is incredible. I love the fatty brisket. I enjoyed the burnt ends. The sausage was really good as well. They've also got this giant-sized cinnamon roll, and at the end of your meal, they give you free soft-serve ice cream as well. It's a beautiful-looking building. Great lighting that comes inside. The service is ultra-friendly as well. A recommendation if you want a more upscale barbecue experience.

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    Carlos R.

    Hoffi and Cameron If you're looking for some authentic Texas BBQ before the soccer game, this is the place! The restaurant is bright, spacious, and has a great self-serve setup. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus an awesome indoor/ outdoor bar to kick back and enjoy. The BBQ is outstanding, the sides are delicious, and they even have an ice cream machine to top it all off! A special shout-out to Hoffi and Cameron-you guys are awesome. Yeah buddy! *

    Carmen L.

    That's what you do when you visit Texas... BBQ! This place was nicely decorated and heard that it can get crowded but we went on a Tuesday night and it wasn't bad. The food was great, my fav was the brisket and the sides were all good...creamy corn with jalapeño, green beans, Mac and Cheese and Brussels sprouts. Free ice cream too!

    I walked past this on my way from the restroom - nice!
    Ann M.

    The food was outstanding, and on a nice weather day in Houston (mid 70s), sitting outside on the patio to watch a football game was perfect. I had the three meat platter with spicy cheddar sausage, turkey, and ribs. Everything was great. I had asked for mild sausage, but I don't think he heard me and didn't realize I had the spicy until I was seated outside. As it ended up, as long as I took a bite of mac & cheese with each bite of sausage, it was fine. The turkey was smoky and tender, and the ribs were amazing - no sauce needed, because the rub stood alone. Besides the Mac & cheese I had the cauliflower au gratin, and it was perfect. The bartender, Aran, makes a perfect Manhattan. It was a lovely day. We look forward to coming back next time we're in town visiting family, as we do often.

    Jay L.

    First let me say my taste buds comes a place of a little place in Sequin called Burnt Bean or Austin la Barbecue or Terry Black. Now overall we were disappointed. Food: Brisket not competition quality (bend and easy tear apart). My brisket had a great smoke ring and flavor but I needed my fork to cut (really disappointed). My corn was good with a little kick but with like 3 forks left I found looks like an eyelash in the corn. I reported it to the front cashier and a taller guy and they gave me a new corn ( I didn't eat why because it came from the same batch as my original corn). Pinto beans were basic no added ingredients (ie brisket). Chicken was dry in itself but better with BBQ sauce. Jalapeño cheese sausage was pretty good but not allota juice once you bite. Potato salad again good but we didn't get excited. Lastly we in Texas right? Our plates didn't come with Texas toast nor pickles. Overall room for improvements. Service: This was our second time. Have not been smothered in a while. We were kinda not sure but the guy slicing the meats was not the nicest. Was really pushy and impatient. Not did he at least say your first time here etc or suggestion. Front line person did come and pick up my hair corn container and apologized. Ambiance: Awesomeness! How can you not when Santa is getting a drink. The Texas game playing inside and out. The decor is Texas BBQ. Totally love the murals bd we did eventually find parking on the back side (car show) Overall not sure if we will come back ( maybe 1 more time) For the price did not meet the quality of food of what we know to be true Texas BBQ. Definitely room for improvement. If I had to refer I would have a hard time, but I do like people to judge themselves. This is just my experience this day.

    Justin T.

    A recent obsession of mine is BBQ. It has always been a Texas thing, but in recent years with Texas finally getting covered by the Michelin Guide, we are getting more exposure to some great places in the state. This place just happens to be a part of the 2025 Michelin Guide. J-Bar-M is relatively new on the scene so I was more than excited to check this spot out with some fellow BBQ junkies like myself. The restaurant is located in EaDo but have a decent sized parking lot with free parking. If you come at peak times, you may have to pay for street parking around the area. We came at opening on a Saturday so parking was plentiful and we were the first folks in the door. We were hoping to take advantage of the last beautiful weather weekend before the heat hits, but the NCAA Sweet 16 was taking place in Houston and Iowa fans rented the patio out. All good! Atleast they still had a dog in the fight. The outside and inside spaces of this place is beautiful. It's definitely the fanciest BBQ joint I've been to. They have a big space inside as well as the patio and other smaller areas available to rent out as well. They have a full service bar inside and outside. They do counter service here. We were early so there was no line, but as the day went on, the line grew bigger and the dining areas inside and out got packed. Customer service was ok, nothing to write home about. Staff behind the counter was inattentive and I had to ask for things multiple times. I've been spoiled at recent BBQ places I've visited where customer service was top notch. We came in a group of 8. Usually four of us order together and get a variety of things since most places don't offer plates. Well this place does so we went with individual orders. I went with a three meat plate with brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage and pork ribs. It came with two sides so I went with jambalaya rice and mac and cheese. I found it odd that online nor on their menu at the restaurant you can not find their side offerings. When you get to that part of the line, then you can pick from what you see. I like to go in with a game plan so points taken off for that. Our whole table got a variety of things so I did get to try quite a bit of their menu. Lets start with the meat. I asked for lean and moist brisket. The lean was a bit dry. The moist was perfect. They seasoned their meat well in everything I tried. The sausage was one of the better sausages I've had in awhile. The sides were ok. The rice was my favorite among all the sides I tried. Their brussels sprouts had alot of potential but it need a little more time on the cook. Crispy would have made it top notch. I will say, in all the foods I tried, I do wish the temps were a little hotter. Everything was a little on the lukewarm side. I saw bread pudding on the menu and a general rule of mine is never say no to bread pudding if it's on a menu. I do wish they brought it out later in the meal just so it would have been a little warmer, but it was still a very good bread pudding. We also tried the cinnamon roll and banana pudding. They do desserts well here. The first thing I saw when I pulled up was a sign showing their drink specials. I wasn't planning on drinking but I couldn't pass up a $5 margarita either. It was a little saltier than I like, but still good for the price paid. Overall, J-Bar-M is a solid place. I like the fact that they are smack dab in the middle of the city, easily accessible with a great parking situation, plenty of space to entertain and long hours. They also have brunch on the weekends with bottomless mimosa deals that I would love to come check out. I will definitely be back.

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    Allison L.

    Worth it for the price point. The vibes are it- I loved the outdoor patio/shed! We came on a weekday night so it wasn't busy at all, but I got the 4 meat platter which was $33 (?) and it's definitely more than enough for two people. My favorites were the pork ribs, which were tender and fell right off the bone, and the brisket which was juicy and not too fatty. The turkey was also juicy and awesome! I thought the sides were also delicious.

    The bbq sauce and the mustard were very tasty.

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    The restaurant closes at midnight. I walk in at 1025pm and a buser tells me the kitchen is closed. Zero stars if I could

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    Too pricey $25 for one meat plate. Service was fast food is good but not for this price

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