If you are looking for a true Houston BBQ comfort spot with amazing people, our favorite go-to is Old Hickory Inn Barbecue. We have been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. The two meat plate is always delicious, packed with flavor, generous portions, and that classic BBQ goodness you crave after a long week. My hubby's absolute favorite is the Jumbo BBQ Potato, loaded and hearty enough to make you immediately plan your next visit before you even leave. And let's not forget the homemade pickles... honestly, they deserve their own fan club. What truly makes this place special though is the people. Luz and the entire team are some of the friendliest staff you will ever meet. They make you feel like family every single time we walk through the door. Great food brings people in, but great people are what keep us coming back again and again. In a world of fast service and rushed experiences, Old Hickory Inn still feels warm, welcoming, and genuine. Highly recommend if you want delicious BBQ served with kindness and hospitality. read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Fast and selection - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My mom used to bring me to this place all the time when I was little. We always had the Brisket Baker. As an adult, I wanted to go back since it's been years since I last came. I ordered the Brisket Baker and it was just as good as I remembered. It's a huge baked potato stuffed with cheese, sour cream, chives, and brisket. I could only finish half of it, while my hungry boyfriend ate the entire thing! It's definitely big enough to share with two people who have smaller appetites as it was a huge portion!! Definitely worth the price!! I've never tried anything else other than the baked potatoes and I don't think I will ever try anything else because I truly enjoyed their Brisket Baker!!! Service was quick and it was easy to place an order. You walk in and go to the register to place an order and have a seat where ever you'd like while you wait for your meal. The restaurant was empty on Saturday afternoon around 3pm. We were the only guests for a couple of minutes until a family walked in. The restaurant has a little bar area that has pickles, onions, and jalapeños, we passed on that just because they were low and they didn't look too fresh. But I do recall enjoying these sides as a kid!! I forgot to take a picture of the baked potato before I mixed it, but it was delicious!!!! I will come back for this Brisket Baker!!! read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Brisket Baker - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place has been my only BBQ spot for almost 10 years. Never have I been disappointed. Chopped beef bbq sandwich and the chop baker are my go to's! Bbq sauce so good, and ill get some sausage if im feeling indulgent! So good. Nothing more to say on this one but this is the only BBQ i will go to! They satisfy me with those 3 items so well i dont even branch out to other places! read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Chopped Beef Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pork is really good here. Enough to take leftovers home for a snack later. BBQ sauce is seasoned well also. read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

BBQ SAUCE delishhhh 10/10 Pork ribs were very tasty Brisket -- 9/10 Great service, good ambiance 100% coming back read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been eating at old history inn in meyer land for years. It's one of my favorite spots. I just went into the old hickory inn on highway six, not far from sugarland. The restaurant was slow.There was only about 5 customers in the restaurant on a friday night. I walked in and I stood at the counter for close to fifteen minutes.While the guy behind the counter and some other guy talked in spanish. There was no food being ordered.They were just talking.I was staring at the guy directly and he saw me.But did not even acknowledge, I was there. One of the ladies finally said, come down to this end.And I'll take your order. I apologize, but I do not speak spanish. I asked her why I had to wait there so long and she said she was sorry and I asked her if I speak spanish well, I get better service here? And she said, no sir But that's not what I saw. I felt absolutely discriminated against in your restaurant.Because I did not speak spanish.And I was not part of their clique.... There's no way they should have left me waiting. I don't know if I'll ever go to any of the Hickory ends ever again after this. . read more

Food is always so great, every-time I come it never fails to satisfy me. Service is great if your a new customer they will explain what they serve and have your food hot and ready! read more

I loved the ribs and the workers were very kind. The inside was also very clean and table was clean and ready for me to use.

Kids chicken strips cooked in old grease- all the black specs look like it could be seasoning but in actuality it was not. Throwing it straight into Styrofoam made it burn holes and made everything be greasy in the bag. My son could stomach eating the potatoes. My baked potato did not have real bacon bits that they advertise. The meat seems like the kind you heat in the microwave. Nothing about it struck me as fresh. There were very few green onions and the meat was thinly spread across the top to look like the extra meat I paid for. I'm sure I wouldn't feel comfortable ordering again. It's super crazy to see places not think about their customers and it's so disgusting and inconsiderate. A medical condition is why I had to order- I will definitely get somewhere else next time. read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - I think they should be ashamed. That wasn't seasoning, that is old grease - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food is overpriced with no flavor. The staff has no idea, culturally how to prepare the food they are making because what the serve and the taste don't make sense. Year's ago, this place had good food but they fell off in the past 4 years - it's literally disgusting now read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - This is supposed to be dirty rice. Why are they playing like this - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordering at the drive through could most definitely use improvement, the young woman who's at the window was very sweet but the ones who take your orders had me questioning why I came initially before I got to the window. Anyways, I ordered the loaded baker with sour cream on the side and also peach cobbler. The potato was good but doesn't compare to others I've had, lack of sauce just felt like I was eating a plain potato after the few drops of bbq my order received were gone. The peach cobbler was one of THE worst I've ever had. I couldn't do more than two bites, it was literally undercooked, the "crust" melted right in my mouth and overall just horrible flavor peaches are most definitely canned they had a dusty scent to them. Wouldn't return and I definitely don't recommend the cobbler I threw it away could only enjoy half of my meal since it wasn't good with sauce so threw that away as well. read more

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The stuffed baked potato I ordered came out fast, hot, and PERFECT! ....and the service was excellent. The young lady working the counter was so courteous and prompt. My only regret is....I inhaled WAY too many calories in one sitting. I ate the entire potato and that thing was gigantic! Oh well, life goes on... read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Slice Baker with Beef - YUM YUM YUM!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was good. It isn't anything wrong with a decent bbq place that can deliver the basics in a nice way. The areas that I was impressed with were the potato salad, mash potatoes, and jalapeño bbq sauce. The catfish could've used more or better batter. Green bean were from a can and there is nothing wrong with that. Just add your own touch of flavorings. The macaroni was on the too soft side for me, but is a good option. The brisket Was cooked well but was better with the bbq sauce than without. The turkey was really good. The meat was room temperature unfortunately. The interior of the place is charming. The staff was very helpful and offered quick service! Great job to them, especially the new guys that were just hired. read more

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Brisket and sausage were very good. Sauce was good. Mac and cheese was ok. Mashed potatoes were bland. Baked potato was excellent. I have no idea how the desserts were, because I was full. They looked good. Great service. Big flatscreen to watch the game on. We had a good time. read more

good service and good portions of food everyone is very respectful, store is always kept clean, and very efficent read more

I have been a long time customer for years. The baked potatoes are better than a major bbq chain in the city. However, that's where the end of the road with this place begins. Since COVID19 , I have noticed much thinner ribs and the chef salads are abysmal! The lettuce is fresh, but the stingy portions of tomatoes and the meat is not worth the money they charge! Don't bother looking for cucumbers, onions, generous portions of shredded cheese because you won't find any in their chef salad. In addition, they didn't provide croutons or crackers which is something they use to do back in the day.It's as if I have to play I Spy while searching for meat in my salad. Pappas BBQ charges just $2 more than this place and includes three bountiful portions of meat. It's unfortunate that this business is cutting corners at the cost of losing customers because I'm done unless it's for a baked potato. read more

Worst chopped beef potato I have ever had. Potato was undercooked in the inside and burned on the outside. I didn't want the pre-prepared chopped beef, it looked very unappetizing, so I requested fresh brisket. When I got home I found maybe 1 slice of minced brisket. I spent $30 for 2 potatoes, I was totally ripped off. This BBQ restaurant has been at this location for many years. I don't know how they manage to remain open serving this awful food. I will never go back. read more

Food is good. Service is horrible. Packaging spilled immediately of me getting into my car and my 2 different sides were not separated ... beans with coleslaw. Beans tasted pretty sour as well. read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Sides mixed up. - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I order a "BBQ" sandwich but there was no bbq ' i dont know if its because we went before closing and they were on a rush to go ' that they serves us as whatever ' , my first time there and no good experience , OH ! AND FOOD WAS COLD. read more

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I was craving Barbecue and have been here before and enjoyed the food even though it's a bit pricey. I ordered a chopped beef baked potato and a sliced beef po boy. I received my food decently fast and went home and that's when I discovered that I was missing my po boy in the bag. I called the restaurant and spoke with an employee who immediately remembered the order and apologized and took down my name and number and offered to replace and give me a fresh po boy to make up for them not giving my complete order. I went back about an hour later even though it is fairly close and picked up the sandwich and was even given a free drink as compensation. I'm leaving a 5 star review because, 1 the food truly is great and tasty but also 2 the customer service is great. I will also say this is why you should treat your server nice and not yell or belittle them for a mix up. If you can calmly explain the problem, more often than not both parties can come to a satisfactory solution. I will still come back and order from this establishment again. read more

Great place! I got there just as they closed the drive thru but they still took my order and was very nice about it. It was my first time here and ordered their Chop Baked Potato with all the fixins (I'm eating as i type this). I was not disappointed at all. The BBQ was on point and delicious! The potato was HUGE! I couldn't finish it all by myself haha. Overall, great first time, I will definitely be back! read more

The girl who gave me the order had a bad attitude after she got my order wrong she not only threw the food into the trash angrily but reluctantly had to remake my order after her coworker said don't give him the cold food. Definitely not coming back horrible service but good food. I will be contacting the management about this issue today. read more

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Two for the meat, it's amazing. The potato salad, mac n cheese and cucumber salad is trash and it's annoying because the meat does not give it an ok review. That's how bad these sides were. read more

Never eating here again. Service is baaaaad. Young guy taking orders has a sorry attitude. I think his fake earnings and trying to be cool for the young ladies inside are interfering with basic customer service. read more

I ordered from this place for the first time tonight and it was just plain nasty. I ordered a pound of ribs, which were extremely salty and tasted old. I know they weren't smoked. A quart of mash potatoes that were just pitiful and the gravy tasted like they dumped a pound of pepper on it. The sausage was not good at all and the peach cobbler is more like peach mush. And I paid for it smh never again I am sorry I don't like writing negative reviews but this was horrible. read more

Ordered through Door Dash and the order was incorrect ; nobody even called to let me know. When I called to let them know the girl that answered knew the order was incorrect but no one even bothered to call me. I order quite frequently and if ever an order is incorrect I get a call from the restaurant. They put absolutely no condiments. To top it off, it's my first time ordering from here and will never do so again. The food is drenched in oil and the meats don't taste fresh! Never eating here again... read more

Welcoming and very clean. Service team were helpful to suggest the best options for price and the food was super tasty. Highly recommend getting the two meat plate if you are trying bbq for the first time, but if not, go with what you know. It got pretty busy quick, the service team of 3 were all over it and had this place moving quickly. Great job and thanks for the TU MEKE (New Zealand MAORI for awesome!). Oh yeah, don't forget to grab the mac n cheese, mean as creamy.... Proud New Zealand MAORI, repping from Houston, Texas read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Bbq pork ribs, devine sublime and right on timmmeee! - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service was horrible. They can take orders but not follow them. First i told the cashier I wanted a chopped beef but not in the sauce. Behold my food comes out with sauce mixed in sauce then another cashier tells me well when you say chopped beef no it comes in the sauce. I am aware but I told the previous cashier how I wanted it. So they remake my potoatoe wrong again now I am missing bacon bites. Like for real I am over it at this point and didnt waste my time ordering again. The workers interaction with someone of a different demographic veses their own demographic is pretty obvious. They enjoying speaking in their native tounge with thier peers while demanizing others... read more

I've been coming to this place for years and I always get the chopped barbecue beef Potato or the chopped beef po-boy sandwich. Tonight I stepped outside the box and order two three meat combo barbecue plates. First thing I noticed was the meat was not smoked barbecue. It tasted more like oven cooked meat with barbecue sauce. The Mac n cheese was mushy and over cooked pasta and my fried okra was soft not crispy. Buying two three meat plates was $30. From now on I will stick to Barbecue chopped beef potato or po-boys from now on. If you are looking for smoked flavored barbecue you will not find it here. read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yesterday I stop for dinner, the cashier had a runny nose and she kept wiping her nose . After checking us up she processed to take out our side bowl with out washing her hands. I kindly asked her to please wash her hand because she was cleaning her nose with the back of her hands . She said yes but she did after she already picked up our bread and bowl. For my first time there I had a great disappointment. read more

I've picked up on several occasions before Covid-19. I had the food delivered which came within 10 minutes. Food was cold, coleslaw taste like pure vinegar. I piece of brisket cut in half, 1 piece of ham cut in 4 , can green beans not seasoned and a cup of macaroni and cheese. Not worth $25 plus chan read more

First time here I ordered Turkey Breast plate with mashed potatoes and jalapeños beans. I wanted salt and pepper first time from a BBQ joint I don't get all the extra condiments with plate. I conclude it was best to do without. Food was good I have no complaints just satisfaction read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Turkey Breast plate with mashed potatoes and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was a Sunday surprise. Usually we are wary of weekend eats, thinking some places use leftovers. The chicken was great. Fresh and juicy. The Mac, finally a Texas recipe worthwhile. Customer service was helpful and nice. The pics say 1000 words. I have lookes for great affordable bbq for years and this is it. The bread soft and large. Sauce perfect. Seasoning just right. read more

Old Hickory Barbeque Inn - Mac n cheese so creamy - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I used the online order system and ordered the two meat combination today. My order was ready immediately upon arrival. The food is great! The sliced beef and chicken tasted so good that it actually made me feel happy. I also love the jalapeño beans and onion rings. Please, keep up the great work Old Hickory Inn BBQ! read more

Ordered a chopped beef sandwich. Bun was stale. Fries were some of old fries & sone new fries. We won't be back

Usually very good brisket sandwhiches, sometimes lousy. I have had mushy stale bread and undercooked meat before, but overall it's very good brisket, plain bread, and thin tasting barbecue sauce. You get a little bag of pickles and onions, per tradition, with your meal. The potato salad is good, but I am not picky when it comes to said item. We always use the drive-thru, so I can't comment on the inside. You get your food promptly and the guys at the window are always nice and polite, but sometimes forgetful of the extra sauce. read more

Awesome food and awesome service thank you Andrew, Jennifer and Caitlyn. I will definitely eat there again!!

... I hesitate to use the term robbery... Decent bar b que. Well it could be worse. I find that it's a little pricey for lunch especially the salads. Actually don't do the salad, they simply lack the required ingredients to make a salad worthy of the dollars the fish from my pocket. Service is always friendly and attentive though it could be because rarely are they that busy. Eat here and try it out but understand you may leave feeling like you didn't get your monies worth read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for years. Tonight, I placed my usual order and asked for a cup of water. When the server charged $.48 for ice, I left. This is beyond worthless, particularly for a regular customer. In all likelihood, you have lost my business for good. read more

Parking: Good size parking lot. There shouldn't be any issue getting a parking spot. Time and Day: Ate on a Monday afternoon for lunch at 11:45 AM. There was another group of people before me (4 people) and that was it. Not a lot of people. Food: Ordered a beef sandwich ($6.95) and cole slaw ($1.95). The beef sandwich was okay and deserves a 3/5. The meat has the texture but not the taste. As for the cole slaw, it was completely awful (1/5). It tasted as if it just came from some cheap can. Service: Pretty slow. I imagine if you were the only person in the restaurant, then you can easily get your food. But the moment you add a second person to the queue, service is slow as there is one person getting the meat. Price: The price is slightly overpriced for below average food. Not worth it. Overall: This place is basically a fast food barbeque place with below average food and slow service (even when there was hardly anyone there). I would not come back again. read more