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    Old Bucs Barbecue

    4.8 (85 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Burnt Ends (1 lb.)
    Morgan W.

    Bonus star for customer service. This is a Mom and pop bbq spot. Came in on Saturday - I drove past the place the first time and had to turn around to find it again. No frills BbQ spot. I ordered the Turkey and the burnt end brisket and a side of Mac and cheese. Pinto beans have bacon in them so I didn't order those. Quick service. I was able to pay with Apple Pay. Took my food to- go. They wrapped my meats in foil. Owners son rung me up. The place is a little eclectic with a jukebox CD player. Mac and cheese was creamy. I added some seasoning when I got home though. Turkey nice and moist. Burnt ends were really good actually although a few pieces were a little hard.

    Menu posted at the drive thru!!
    Ivy L.

    We came out to a nursery in the area and the bf decided he wanted to find a good place to eat! Old Bucs came up and the reviews were pretty fabulous for a bbq joint out in the middle of nowhere, so we decided to give it a try. Super surprised they had a drive thru!!! Bbq that you can get without getting out of your vehicle?! Yes please!! Welp, for this reason there wasn't any photos of the actual bbq :) But if you want to take my word for it, it was cheaper than in the city and it was fantastic! Good smoke, tender, amazing flavors!! It was one of those pleasantly surprised moments where the bf looks at you and goes.. Mmm Mmmm Mmmmm... you have to try this! He was a happy camper! We are glad we stopped by!

    Sofía H.

    Delicious surprise after going to the Manvel library! The staff was super nice and the food was delicious! Price was very affordable for the high quality! Small little and lovely place!

    Stacy A.

    We just tried this place out for the first time today and we now realize what all of the hype is about! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the owner. He was so welcoming and walked us through how to order and what he recommended we get to eat. We had the Brisket, Burnt ends, Turkey, and Macaroni and cheese. It came with bread, pickles, cheddar cheese, onions, sauce, and crackers on the side. Every bite we ate was amazing. My husband an di both said this was the best brisket we've had in a long time. And leave that sauce on the side alone - you don't need it. They have a drive through if you just want to get it and go or the have tables inside and on the patio available. Be sure to get there early because when they sell out, they're out.

    Eric V.

    Old Bucs is IMO one of the best BBQ spots in the area if not country. I'm from Los Angeles and whenever I'm in town to visit my family this is the first spot we ever go to. The brisket falls apart in your mouth and is full of flavor. The ribs fall clean off the bone and the sausage deathly delicious. The last time I was there they were provided free beer which was a super cool touch.

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    Delicious food and friendly service. We didn't dine in, but went in to order and they have a jukebox and a nice little dine in area.

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    Authentic and excellent Texas bbq! Not many side to choose though, while the meat is so tender and delicious!

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    Ribs were ok, it did not have the smoked meat smell or taste that I was looking for. The pickles and peppers were very good

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    They have the Best Brisket in Brazoria County!!! and the banana pudding, wow yummy!!

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    Some of the best BBQ I've ever had and I'm from TEXAS. Got to try the brisket. I'm happy it's local, no one around can compete.

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    The best brisket we've ever had, hands down. Sides are simple but really solid too. Can't wait to come back to try everything else!

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    2 years ago

    The best barbecue anywhere. Real smoke and slow cooking. Only open Saturday and Sunday.

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    4 years ago

    Best BBQ I've ever had - brisket and burnt ends were amazing. Sides were stellar! Kind staff and cool atmosphere. We will be back!

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    Excellent food, tender and busting with goodness. It is worth a try. You won't be disappointed.

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    2 years ago

    No better brisket in Texas. Great beef ribs and pork belly burnt ends are amazing. Underrated, unpretentious gem.

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    True Texas BBQ - 3 Three Meat Plate-Ribs, Sausage and Brisket with Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens

    True Texas BBQ

    3.0(18 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Okay so the food is actually way above standard for a BBQ spot attached to the grocery store…read more However, the service was slightly disappointing. They didn't have the details for my order prepared and they were preparing to delay me despite my arrival being timed 5 minutes after the estimated ready time. We had the Bake Potato- Potato Texture was a bit too firm and the topping ingredients were lacking Burnt Ends- Amazing Spicy BBQ flavor Great Tenderness Brisket Nachos- Delicious Small portions for a Texas BBQ Restaurant Bacchoro Plates- Kids Enjoyed the plate and portions. Overall, ai think the experience can be enjoyed and revisited if the staff works on greeting, preparedness and communication skills with customers. I will give it another try some other time.

    Let's be honest, grocery store food courts don't exactly scream "culinary masterpiece." But hold…read moreyour horses, BBQ lovers, because this little BBQ spot attached to HEB was pretty yummy. It's a tasty spot to grab a quick take-out meal. You order from the kiosk on the side or from their app on your phone and they'll text you when your order is ready. I opted for the burnt ends and brisket combo, and I can tell you, it was a pleasant surprise. The burnt ends were the winners on the plate. Each morsel was nicely caramelized on the outside. The smoke flavor was well balanced by a touch of sweetness that wasn't overpowering. And the brisket? Tender, juicy, and packed with that rich, slow-cooked flavor that BBQ lovers crave. The sauce was tangy, sweet, and with a hint of spice that enhanced the meats without overpowering the natural smokiness. The sides were fresh and tasty; I really enjoyed the beans with bits of brisket. My only complaint was that the portions of meat and sides were small and I didn't feel like I got enough bang for my bucks. Hence the reason for 3 stars instead of 4.

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    Big Horn BBQ - Burger

    Big Horn BBQ

    3.1(443 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    The food was served hot and fresh. I tried the corn casserole for the first time, it wasn't my…read morefavorite, but my daughter really enjoyed it. They never disappoint with the brisket the meat to fat ratio and flavor are always spot on. I also ordered the chicken, which was a bit dry at first, but when I asked to have it changed, they quickly replaced it with a juicy piece. I really appreciated that and was satisfied. I'm giving five stars because my concern was handled promptly and professionally, and the service is consistently great. The staff is always friendly, and the food tastes amazing.

    Very frustrating, today!…read more Living in Pearland since before Big Horn BBQ was born, we have been big fans, even hosting our son's high school graduation in their event room. But today's experience just goes to show you; one's loyalty to a place is only as good as their last experience. Today we placed two orders to go through their third-party service to be delivered to our home since we were working in our garden all day. We had to place two orders because one of our sons was not home yet. When the first order arrived, we opened the stapled paper bag, and only found two of our three orders, with our oldest son's cheeseburger missing. Upon our discovery, we quickly called the restaurant to see if we could get them to package the missing cheeseburger with our second order. Unfortunately, the initial person taking our call, placed us on hold once and then a second time after getting the gist of our issue saying that we needed to wait for a manager. By the time the manager answered the phone, almost 10 minutes later, our second order arrived. We told the manager when he answered the phone that the second order had unfortunately already arrived so we would still need his help getting the missing cheeseburger from the first order. The manager then proceeded to tell us that the problem was not with them and it was an issue with the third-party carrier and that we would have to make the complaint through them. We then asked, who was responsible for packing the order and then stapling the bag shut for the carrier to pick up at the restaurant. The manager said that Big Horn took care of all of that. We then we're wondering well how are we going to get the missing cheeseburger? The manager said it was not their problem and that it was the problem of the third-party carrier. He could hear our frustration but said nothing more other than stating that a missing food item is the responsibility of the carrier, not Big Horn. The manager literally told us to get a hold of the carrier to see if he would go back to Big Horn to pick up the missing burger; so we were forced to hang up the phone and try to file a complaint with the carrier. But the third-party carrier only had voicemail and/or messaging available for complaints; no human contact. So here we are after ordering two orders totaling well over $75 worth of food and sides; and all we can do is expect some kind of credit or refund from the carrier for our next order, and Big Horn has washed their hands of us getting our son his burger. So there you have it, one uncaring manager, and one uncaring attendant, and Big Horn has lost a large family of long time customers for good.

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    Honore's Cajun Cafe - Ask for extra seasoning. And don't forget to order potatoes and corn.

    Honore's Cajun Cafe

    4.1(321 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The food, ambiance and service is amazing! Love the crawfish…read moreand boiled shrimp. Give it a try, they won't disappoint. Then you too will say "I have a new favorite seafood spot!"

    Great little spot for seafood lovers right in Manvel. Prices and portions are decent and the patio…read moreis a great spot to actually hang out and enjoy the breeze without direct heat from the sun. I apreciated Honore's having a few games for the kids to keep them busy while the adults eat and chat. Maybe a little corner of the patio should be dedicated for them so theyre not in the middle of other patrons. Just a thought. Come early and order. Happy Hour before it ended literally had the line to order out to patio! There is a drive up pick up location on the east side of the building but how you order ahead? Didn't see anything on the website... I ordered the poboy with catfish and fries. When I picked up the to go plate, I just knew somebody's order had been combined with mine because the bag was heavy! Turns out they give Humongous portions at Honore's. Only thing: Although, I didnt ask for tartar sauce, no ketchup or cocktail sauce with my to go order. Still the poboy wad fresh and filled from end to end with catfish. Fries were hot and fresh in the take out box and not too salty, so I had to enjoy a few before leaving. Most definetly you have to order the coveted boudin balls. I got a small pack of both the original and pepper jack since they were on sale for Happy Hour. They didn't disapppoint. They were slightly bigger than a golf ball and the gooey pepper jack cheese was a great compliment to the crunchy exterior. Topped with Remoulade or Ranch and I got pretty full just off Boudin balls. The miss for me is the frozen drinks- especially the frozen Hurricane slushy. Tasted like medicine, but about an hour later I did feel a little kick from the drink. My friend agreed but tried the blue flavor and stated it was better than the hurricane. We enjoyed our little meet up at Honore's so much, we lost track of time. Four hours of girl chat and good food happens that way. Thanks Honore's for making our evening!

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    Jeju Island

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    4.5(116 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    I was actually quite impressed with this place. Annie was our server and she was the nicest and…read moremost pleasant server I think I've had. All you can eat normally throws me off completely, I just don't find good experiences with all you can eat places, but this one was worth the stop! We had the all you can eat bbq and let Annie kind of guide us through the menu. She even helped us cook everything to make sure we didn't mess anything up The pork belly was delicious & the garlic shrimp was a hit! I'm not a big fan of chicken but the spicy garlic chicken was pretty delicious. We also had the edamame and gyoza which was a good starter. The place doesn't look like a cheap all you can eat, had great lighting and it was very clean. They even had a salad bar where you could put together your own dipping sauces which was a really cool touch. All in all, 5 stars especially for the great service!!!

    We got a coupon in the mail for this place so we figured why not try it out. The inside is really…read moreclean and modern, and I loved the decor in the entryway. I honestly wish I had taken a picture because it was really cute. When you walk in you order up front depending on whether you want BBQ, sushi, or both. My husband and I went with the all you can eat BBQ because... obviously. They have a little "salad bar" area with sauces and a few sides, but the BBQ meal also comes with several side options that are included. We ordered a bunch of different meats. Some were marinated and some were just plain cuts of meat, all of which you cook yourself. We ended up putting their Jeju sauce on pretty much everything because it was so good. It's kind of like a tangy BBQ sauce but also not exactly BBQ. I can't really explain it, I just know we kept going back for more of it. We also tried a couple drinks. I had the white peach sangria and a lemon drop and both were really good. My husband had a Long Island and a blue margarita. The Long Island didn't taste like a traditional Long Island to us, but it was still good. The blue margarita was really good too, just not your typical margarita. The server was nice and attentive. They also have a little robot that delivers the sushi. Overall it was a really good experience and we will definitely be back.

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    The Burger Barn - Royal Burger with fried egg visible

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    3.3(379 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Location: on north side of a busy highway Rte 6. Hint: when…read moregoing east access by turning onto Pollard Ave at the lights and then cutting across the parking lot of the new shopping strip. Parking: ample, could do with better lighting especially away from the building Ambience: Rustic look, clean Service: order at the counter and food gets delivered to your table. Food: Burgers are filling, taste good with well seasoned beef patty that is juicy. I love the burger with Jalapeño. Fries are ample and complement the burgers well. Have not tried their other offerings- have not been able to break away from burgers. Hint: have the burger at the restaurant, take out does not do it justice

    04/05/25 - Our first time here. We ordered the appetizer fried pickles which were one of the best…read moreI ever had. A must order. Order the 6 piece nacho which was not good. Literally large chips with cold refried beans on in and Half a cheese melted in it. It was gross. Mushroom burger with not much mushrooms and 3 other burgers friends ordered. Employees at the front desk who took the order were nice. The person who delivered the food to us was off. A female you couldn't even hear and was like who ordered the number 13? We we like we don't know the numbers. What is the 13. She did t even know what the numbers in the burgers were for us to tell what was for who. We told them to just say mushroom, brisket burger.... She was clueless. 2 stars overall and I would skip this place.

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