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!

I have dined here many times. Service is excellent and it is a nice place to eat. Food taste…read moregreat! My only complaint is that even though the price per item goes up and up the quantity goes down and down. Alas I have decided to move on. I can receive a much larger quantity for the same or lesser price. Often I have contested the amount of brisket on a sandwich because half of it was pure fat !!! The bun has been reduced more and more and now it is so small I think I am receiving finger food. This is really reflected by the small amount of people eating here.

Keyanna gone get yall right everytime A1 customer service and recommends good food every timeread more

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.

They were closed at noon on friday, despite advertising as being open on yelp. It is a waste of…read moretime to bother with this place.

As my husband and I were driving around in Huntsville we spotted a cute building with a bbq grill…read moreoutside and the smoke smelled enticing. The people were very friendly and explained the menu and sides available. We ordered two sliced beef sandwiches with onions, pickles and sauce on the side. The amount of meat on the sandwich was adequate. Sadly the flavor of the beef was lacking a smoked flavor. It reminded me of beef brisket made in an oven or crockpot. Perhaps we were there on an off day.

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.

I drove to Crockett for barbecue and left wondering why that banana pudding cheesecake doesn't come…read morewith a warning label and a choir. TL;DR: Mimsy's Craft Barbecue made my solo Friday road trip feel like a smoky sermon from the meat gods. The brisket? Juicy and proud. The ribs? Bold and tender. The sausage? Snapped like a firecracker in July. Potato salad with fried onion topping brought the crunch. And that banana pudding cheesecake? Sweet mercy. It deserved its own seatbelt on the ride home. Some folks ease into the weekend with a lawn chair and sweet tea. Not me. I hit the road with a cooler, a BBQ passport, and an appetite that don't mess around. Friday's mission: Mimsy's Craft Barbecue for lunch. Walked in to neon signage, wood-paneled comfort, and a menu that read like a love letter to Texas cuisine. I didn't hesitate. My order: * Brisket: Thick slices, perfect smoke ring, pulled apart with a gentle tug. Moist like a gospel hymn and seasoned like someone's grandma still works in the kitchen. * Ribs: Glazed just right, seasoned through the bone, and fell apart in my hand like a well-told secret. * Sausage: Thick, snappy, juicy. It bit back. I respected it. * Potato Salad: Creamy base topped with crispy fried onions. Whoever came up with that combo deserves a lifetime achievement award in side dish engineering. * Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Took it to-go for the Side Dish Queen. Got it home, opened the container, took one bite. We both stared at each other like we'd just witnessed a miracle. Smooth, rich, layered, and blessed with banana goodness. Got my 26th stamp on the passport and took a victory lap around the parking lot. Mimsy's didn't just meet expectations, it body-slammed them and then offered dessert. If you're on the Texas Monthly BBQ journey, don't you dare skip this stop. Worth every mile and every bite. I'll be back, probably for the Friday night ribeye... or just another slice of that cheesecake. Final Dad Line: That sausage snapped louder than a screen door in a Texas thunderstorm and I'm still dreaming about that cheesecake like it owes me money.

The food was very good. It tasted great with a good smoke flavor, as well as generous portions…read more The service was timely and courteous. The ambience was ideal for dine-in and very clean.

Terrible!! Don't waste your time and money going there. I stood there, waiting on someone to take…read moremy order for a couple of minutes. A young girl finally walked up and stood by the register. She just stood there, looking straight ahead. She would not even look at me or acknowledge me. I stood there and waited for her to ask me if I wanted to order something, but nope....not happening. I just turned and walked away and bought a snack in the convince store. Before I could check out, she was walking out the front door. If you are hungry in New Waverly, there are much better options than dealing with this lack of customer service.

Mallet Brothers Barbecue in Madisonville, Texas, is a great stop right across from Buc-ee's on…read moreI-45. It's in a small strip center, not a huge place, but with plenty of seating. We visited around 7-8 p.m., and it wasn't busy--no wait at all. The girl at the counter asked if we wanted BBQ or grill; we all chose burgers. They were cooked perfectly. My son got a plain bacon burger, my wife had a cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, and the waffle fries my son ordered came out overcooked, but they kindly gave us handmade fries to replace them--for free. I loved the fries and the ranch dressing was outstanding. I judge a place by their ranch, and this one was spot on. I had a jalapeño ranch burger on jalapeño bread--soft, spicy, and delicious. Free drink refills, a salad bar, and fair prices make this a hidden gem I'd highly recommend.

We just ate and this place is so good! Great salad bar! Great bbq plates! Pictured is grilled…read morechicken sandwich with gluten free bun and sweet potato fries. They have great ranch also! We always eat here when coming thru town! Nice clean bathrooms also!

We went to Retreat Hill to enjoy the Bluebonnets and went to Hill Country Barbeque for lunch…read more Upon entering, you are greeted by a grizzly bear. There are lot of photographs along the wall of cowboys and bull riding action shots. Thought that was cool. It was not busy when we arrived and went straight to the counter up front. We ordered the family pack consisted of slices of brisket and sausages and side of fried okra and coleslaw. The brisket and sausages were decent for the price. It was not melt on your mouth tender but was also not chewy with plenty of fat. The fried okra was great... newly fried and crispy! Highly recommend as a side. Coleslaw was tasty... not a big fan of coleslaw overall but my liked it. The fountain soda was a little old as water was dripping on the side as I was filling up my Diet Coke. Place is clean. Containers are disposable including utensils so it's easy to cleanup after yourself. Glad we tried it. Lots of locals eating there which is a good sign. They have a pool table and stage in the other room.

Some of the best bbq I've had. Very casual spot and you can tell ownership runs it with love…read more Everything was super fresh and hot, just the right amount of fat on the brisket, and you could even tell the onions, jalapeños and pickles were fresh too. Loved that the beans came out steaming hot too. Overall 5/5 and would recommend especially with their friendly service as well!

Been wanting to try this place and finally did, husband had chop beef sandwich an loved it, I had…read morethe turkey sandwich and it was very good, service was good and the place was nice and clean, will definitely be back

Mediocrity at its finest!…read more I was near so I thought I would try it but this was some of the blandest brisket I've ever had. The jalapeño sausage was decent and the bbq sauce was good. I always judge my brisket by the need of (or lack there of) sauce to make the meat palatable. I was soaking this brisket because alone it was not worth the effort. I would not come back.