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    Pappas Bar-B-Q

    2.7 (216 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brisket Burger
    Abigail R.

    I came for dinner with family. Love their fries! You can't get hand-cut fries like this anywhere. They were out of burgers and pickles which was odd. But everything else was good and delicious. The staff was good and swift to clean up.

    Bacon cheeseburger
    Joshua B.

    Honestly, pretty good food. The smoked wings available on weekends and the off-the-menu burger are our favorite items... But, there always seems to be issues with their customer service. Long waits, whether dining in or ordering to go, inattentive staff, and constant errors (missing items or receiving the wrong orders). Service issues seem to happen pretty often, unfortunately. Thankfully, management is willing to resolve the issues, but I think better training & supervision is really needed here. Still keep coming back for the food though.

    brisket  green beans Macaroni & Cheese cheesecake
    Laura C.

    The food was just alright- what was phenomenal was the speedy service and the environment. When you walk in it feels like you're being enveloped in a big texan hug. Lots of southern vintage decor and wooden tables. Definitely gave me a taste of home. The mac and cheese and green beans were great, the brisket was just alright. It's a dry rub, which isn't my personal favorite. Would I come back? Yes. Is there also better Barbecue? Also yes.

    An incorrect order about to be thrown in trash
    Stephanie L.

    Make people's orders the way they order them. This is disgusting. I ordered dry, chopped beef fries with shredded cheese and finally chopped meat. What I got was fries, drenched and barbecue sauce with a bout a teaspoon full of shredded cheese and a few 1" x 1" cubes of meat. It has been thrown away now.

    Turkey Dinner from Pappa's BBQ on Thanksgiving! All for $19.99
    Shauntelle J.

    TBH, this was my best option since my family wanted to "experiment" with recipes this year!!! #THANKSPAPPAS!

    Don't sleep on the wings! They're smoked & lightly sauced... Like mini smoked turkey legs! (*Available on weekends)
    Marie B.

    it's always a hit or miss. Prices are not competitive, so you'll pay premium. Some things on their menu they seem to do consistently well (smoked chicken wings are a unique spin and their generous cup of hand cut fries always hit), but others are often fail (ribs are usually super dry & shriveled up). We stop by when we are craving our "select few," but we usually go elsewhere when we want a big BBQ meal.

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    Ronald was great and showed us first responders amazing customer service. Deserves a raise man thank you Ronald for YOUR services as well.

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    One day last month 2025 the ribs were old and didn't taste the best and this place is a good place, they neeed not to serve up old meat.

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    Vernon's Kuntry Bar-B-Que

    Vernon's Kuntry Bar-B-Que

    3.5(144 reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $

    First and foremost, the food was INCREDIBLE! The staff, as always is friendly, polite, quick…read moreservice and just awesome! I had the 2 meat plate with ribs and sausages and sides fried Okra and Mac and cheese. The rib meat fell off the bone, tender and moist. The fried okra....mmmmm. Always a great family and friendly atmosphere. The owners were at the table next to us. They are FUNNY and a testament to why this place is ​​​​​one of the most incredible places to eat. Keep up the great work!

    Stopped in at Vernon's Kuntry Bar-B-Que to pick up something for dinner. When I got there the two…read moreladies behind the counter were closing out their shift and asked me to wait. Pretty interesting place...a lot of memorabilia on the walls and the smell of BBQ was thick in the air. I finally got the ladies to recognize I was STILL there and waiting to order. Opted for the meat + two sides and selected the half-chicken with pinto beans and Mac & Cheese plus added a quarter pound of brisket. When I got home anticipation turned to disappointment when I sampled the meal. The best part of the meal was the Mac & Cheese, otherwise all I can say is thank goodness for BBQ sauce. The issues...smoked chicken was dry, the pinto beans just didn't taste good, and the brisket had zero flavor. So bottom line...I wasn't impressed and while it resembled "food" and was filling, it sure wasn't satisfying.

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    Vernon's Kuntry Bar-B-Que - Menu on the sign.

    Menu on the sign.

    Vernon's Kuntry Bar-B-Que - 3 meat plate with 2 sides. Brisket, ribs and sausage

    3 meat plate with 2 sides. Brisket, ribs and sausage

    Vernon's Kuntry Bar-B-Que - Dried steamed brisket and old salad.  Not recommended.

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    Dried steamed brisket and old salad. Not recommended.

    Killen's Barbecue

    Killen's Barbecue

    3.7(189 reviews)
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    I came in on a Sunday at 12:45 and they weren't busy. I ordered a 1/2 fatty brisket and .4 pound…read moreribs. They put it in a to go box, probably because they didn't think I'd finish it and they were right. Lol The brisket was excellent. Juicy, flavorful and I was surprised that the burnt bark parts weren't completely dried out. The ribs were tasty as well with a sweet, black pepper blend and they almost fell off the bone. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. The only slight complaint I have is that the music was a tinge loud but I was sitting in a corner. This wasn't enough for me to take their any of their 5 star rating away though!

    I am not sure what the hype is for Killen's Barbecue. From the exterior aesthetic to the interior…read moredecor, and the cleanliness of the establishment, I wanted this to be a positive experience. However, from the lackluster flavors, poor marbling of the beat, and lack of air conditioning in HOUSTON, I was left feeling quite disappointed. The main star of any Barbecue joint should be the meats that have been meticulously worked on for many hours. When the star of the show are the sides, you have a problem. The baked beans, mac and cheese, collared greens, and Brussels sprouts are delicious, as expected. The brisket was absolutely dried to the point where I couldn't tell if I was wiping my mouth with a napkin or the brisket. Yes, I ordered it fatty. The ribs were terribly marbled. If one bite was a dry portion of the rib, the other bite was an entire glob of fat. Perhaps that's how ribs are sometimes, but my experiences with many other Barbecue joints in Houston were not so much that. Take your hard-earned money and try some of the local mama/papa joints Houston has to offer.

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    Killen's Barbecue - Three meat platter with two sides - a bargain at $23

    Three meat platter with two sides - a bargain at $23

    Killen's Barbecue - No rush here Ivan people seem pleased just to finally be here and be able to look at the food and think about their first bite

    No rush here Ivan people seem pleased just to finally be here and be able to look at the food and think about their first bite

    Killen's Barbecue - Main dining room

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