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.

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!

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.

Hubba hubba.....this is one of my faves from "the list" and this time did not disappoint either…read more Please note, they only offer brisket on Saturday. I really enjoy how Mimsy's thinks outside the box when it comes to their dishes. Thoughtful and creative sandwiches and what I like to call all in one items like loaded mac n cheese, loaded spuds, and the wedge salad that are less expensive than buying the meat and sides but filling none the less. This time I ordered the loaded mac n cheese with the smoked turkey. I swear, they have the creamiest and most delicious mac. I am almost always underwhelmed by mac n cheese. These are exceptional. I also ordered the jerk chicken leg quarter and it was so clean and delicious. I would definitely order that again. Hubby order the Smoked turkey sandwich with avocado, bacon and aioli and it looked magnificent and yes, he did offer me a bite. I had enough of my own food to eat. I will be back, Mimsy's!!!

This place is closed permanently. Someone at Yelp has fallen down on the job, because this place…read morehad a major fire and doesn't look like it will ever reopen.

Super good bbq baked potatoe, thanks popping smoke for a great lunch we are still stuffed Yummyread more

It's a food truck type of thing without any sit down bench or restroom. The rib was undercooked and…read morehard to bite.

Stated on here that business closed at 6pm. I drive out of my way to try this spot and when I…read morearrived at 4:50, it was closed already.

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!

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!

More expensive than other BBQ shacks, but worth it. I've never gotten bad 'anything' from Luling's.read more

Stopped here after gambling. Wanted to try something local…read more Lunch break is 3:00-3:30pm- no one is there during the time. I had their brisket and pork ribs with double side of beans because I don't like cole slaw or potato salad (I know I know) Customer Service is great!!!! Food Review: brisket is okay good taste but not as tender as it should be and doesn't have crust. He smokes with oak wood which is good for indigestion! Pinto beans are tasty and Higgs recommend. Since bbq is my wheelhouse I'm a hard critic let me start off. I am a firm believer in the great state of Texas of "Low and Slow" he rushes his meat and there is no caramelization. I like to be able to take a semi bite of brisket without using my whole bite to tear off brisket from the slice that was cut. The positive is that(I believe he uses) meat from his ranch in Livingston. It hits different I would recommend this place and I want to come back to try the taqueria side to this place.