This location is always clean and well stocked with fresh bbq and sides! I have to give a shout out to Santiago who works the front of the line when you go to order. I ate there on his first day of work and he was so timid and shy - poor thing was actually shaking when he served us sides. Well today he was a rock star, calling out orders nice and loud, serving with steady hands and a big smile and it was just a true pleasure to see him grow so much in 3 months working the front of the line!!! I felt like a proud mom seeing her boy grow!! I loved seeing his big smile today and his confidence grow - Santiago GOOD JOB!!! You will go far young man!!! I went and bragged on him to Sarah the manager - she is always spot on when you ask her for something special and get exactly what you ask for and makes everything always right! She has a smile on her face the entire time she is helping you! This location in the Woodlands area is the best for BBQ. Today was my birthday and I really had a fantastic birthday thanks to Santiago and his team!!! read more

Where's the beef! I have been ordering the beef ribs here for years. Not that long ago they were meaty and filled me up. Now they look like what's leftover after the butcher removes the meat. Probably the highest cost item on the menu. $35.00 for three ribs and hardly any meat. I see there are others pointing out the same issues with the beef ribs. I'm not coming back. You might have raised the profit margin 5.00 by skimping on the meat. But the loss if weekly revenue from customers that have gone there years will cost you way more than you saved trimming the meat to the bone. read more

We come here all the time! The only place I can find beef back ribs!! Sometimes my order is wrong but it is still worth it read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Pork ribs red rice and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

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. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Brisket Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

The original bbq place besides Luther's!! IFYKYK - & the menu is awesome with the sandwiches, plates, sides, sweet deserts! I would recommend best place to get bbq for sure. Staff is helpful and welcoming & place is clean! Thank you! read more

Do not order to go. Come to eat here with plenty of time instead. Waited too long for a simple order. Ive been to other papas during lunch rush and it didn't take as long as it did here during 4 pm visit, it was not even half full. read more

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. read more

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Don't waste your money here. I love Pappas BBQ, but THIS location was just so disappointing. I will never come back here. So, you know that feeling when you crave a slice beef sandwich with a baker? When I received my food, the bottom bun of the sandwich was hard. I asked for butter & cheese on the baker -- they forgot the butter, and potato was barely warm. They use OLD bread! Ewww! Everyone knows when you come here, you are slamming some money down -- but for THIS crap? No thanks! read more

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. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - brisket green beans Macaroni & Cheese cheesecake - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

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. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - An incorrect order about to be thrown in trash - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

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

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Turkey Dinner from Pappa's BBQ on Thanksgiving! All for $19.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

My coworkers and I ordered takeout, and the experience was extremely frustrating. When I picked up the order, several items were missing. Thankfully, I had printed receipts because I had to explain and verify multiple items with the staff. My meal included bread and two sides, as clearly stated on the website, and I also paid for an additional side. The bread was missing, and one side was not included. Despite showing the receipt and explaining that these were selections--not notes--I was told it wasn't included because it didn't print on their ticket. I was even told I would need to pay again for the bread. The manager became defensive and repeatedly accused me of "coming at her," even though I was merely asking for clarification. Eventually, the bread was provided, but the extra side I paid for was still missing. When we returned to work, the food was cold, the green beans were undercooked, and fries had to be reheated. Given that my bill was $51 and my coworkers spent similar amounts, this was unacceptable. Between the mediocre food and the rude, unprofessional attitude of the manager, none of us will be returning. read more

For starters, the three star has nothing to do with the service, everyone was very friendly and helpful. I have been going to Pappas restaurants for years, and the food quality and preparation has almost always been exceptional. We got a beef plate and a rib plate. While we enjoyed just about everything on both plates. There was an issue. The beef ribs that came with both orders hardly had any meat on the sides and had no meat on the top at all, what little meat was on the bone was very dry and over done. All that being said, their fries dipped in their bbq sauce has always been legendary and still holds up read more

Good BBQ place. Enjoyed the smoked Turkey- one of my favorites. At the side bar you can pick up jalapeno peppers for no extra cost. Good atmosphere as well. Get there early as the line backs up due to the popularity of this place. Price- it is on the expensive side. But I guess you get what you pay for. read more

I almost didn't write a review but decided to because I didn't feel the 2.7 stars have an accurate depiction of the restaurant. While it's not the best BBQ we've ever had, the restaurant was clean, and spacious and the staff were very kind. I noticed several reviews discussing the staff not being attentive? It is served like a cafeteria style and you don't have staff waiting on you so I'm not sure why that was mentioned. Nonetheless, the brisket was good and the pulled pork was good, not too fatty. The sides were ok. Pricing wasn't too bad. read more

Ordered two sliced brisket sandwiches with drinks total cost around $46.00 (ridiculous), the brisket was mostly fat, and not edible. Very disappointed and will never go back. read more

It was aright.. I wouldn't come back unless someone invited me. The food was mediocre at best and to me, it wasn't worth the price at all. I came around thanksgiving time, so i can't say too much about the businesses cause it may not be like that on a regular day, but once i got up to the counter to pay, i was overstimulated by everything that was going on. Thats all. Food wasn't great. read more

Excellent food and service. Definitely recommend the waitress was very attentive. Always made sure that our food and drinks were filled. Wonderful steak night read more

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. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Don't sleep on the wings! They're smoked & lightly sauced... Like mini smoked turkey legs! (*Available on weekends) - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

Nobody was going to have time to cook, so I reviewed all the places that had Thanksgiving dinners to go, and I decided Pappas BBQ gave us the bang for our buck. We had a nice sized turkey I picked up hot and ready to eat. We were having Thanksgiving dinner for lunch so I picked up the sides the day before so they were baking while I went for the turkey. Their side package was the way to go. Special recognition for the rolls, gravy, cranberry sauce, and especially the green bean casserole and the dressing! read more

The service was horrible, more specifically the young girl with the nose piercing. She had no patience and not helpful at all when it came to explaining the menu. If you're going to work customer service, the least you can be is welcoming and respectful. She completely ruined the experience, the rest of the employees were fine. The food was also cold/room temp. The manager was kind and understanding of the situation and gave us a refund. read more

Slow smoked and great flavor. Quick, easy and out spot. Food is already ready. Chicken is always so moist and flavorful. Hubby likes their baked potatoes which are nice size. Son likes the ribs, pulled pork and macaroni and cheese. Right around the corner from the Woodlands mall. Plenty of seating. read more

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I have been very disappointed in the Pappas Bar B Que at this location. The slice beef meat as been very dry and over cooked the last three time I have purchased sandwich there. The final straw was last night when I got home which is 22 miles from there and there was not BbQ sauce added to the order. When I called to complain the associate said you have to ask for it. Which is total BS. So I spoke to the manager and told her she need to do a better job training her employees. Had to eat the sandwich with mayo. read more

Outstanding service and food. We are regulars and know many of the Pappas team. We mustt give a lot of credit to Regina. She is a great asset to Pappas, with 30 years of service and always a smile on her face. She deserves a raise. Keep up the good work. LN read more

Not going back. Stopped for lunch, ordered the brisket plate. Meat had a LOT of fat for the portion. Not cheap and not a good value. They should have been embarrassed serving that plate, but guess they weren't. read more

The Pappas family has long delivered great food and the barbecue was delicious as always. In checking our bill (already paid) we found we were charged for two soft drinks rather than only one. I drink only water. I took the receipt to counter and the young Latino man said he could give me a "free" dessert for the mistake. It would not have been free since we had been overcharged initially. I declined and he said, "so, you want your money back?" Yes, I do. "Well, I'll have to get a manager." After a bit, the young Latina woman standing behind him took over and apologized and took care of this issue. Perhaps more training at the register is needed. This made an otherwise nice lunch a bit of a disappointment. read more

Hosted a group of 10 for a cookie exchange. I ordered the value pack 3, fries and smoked turkey extra. The food was amazing, we all loved the brisket, pork sausage and turkey. The potato salad was delicious as was the coleslaw. The seasoned fries were so good, I did a quick warm on them in the oven before serving, perfect seasoning. BBQ sauce was spot on. I was happily surprised by the value of the meal. Will definitely eat here again. read more

I love Pappas restaurants and Pappas Bar B Q. However this specific location never fails to get my order incorrect. I have to go through the drive thru/line 2-3 times every time to finally receive what i originally order. There is no care in the service, they don't try to make up for it or anything. However, when I do receive what I ordered the food is delicious, it just takes a while for them to get it right. read more

I moved back to the area and my first visit in 30ish years was a chopped beef sandwich, sauce on side & fries. It was outstanding! My second visit was "to go" and my mother who is a picky eater obsessed about their extra lean brisket and pecan pie. The regular brisket, ribs, potato salad and white bread were outstanding. Yams had onions on them so mom wouldn't eat. I tasted them and they were ok from a soso sweet potato fan. The beans have sausage, good if you like that. Third time in two weeks was in house with my mom excited to eat the extra lean brisket. They cut it thicker so not the same (she is particular). I convinced her I would be thrilled to take it home and get her another order. While explaining to the manager about it. He ordered it perfectly for her and to my amazement didn't charge me. I would not have been upset to pay; the gesture was first class! Service was outstanding each visit. I was a huge fan when they first opened 40 ish years ago and happy to see they still "got it". read more

I had dinner on 25SEP2023 as I wanted some Texas brisket during my business trip. I had the combo with brisket and pork BBQ and it was very good. For my sides, I had coleslaw and yams. I liked that the slaw had some vinegar to make it tangy. The yams were baked and not mushy like some restaurants serve. I got a pecan pie to go because I was stuffed from the food. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Pork BBQ on left and brisket in the right - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

Used the drive thru today, not very friendly to be honest. I asked for a sliced brisket's sandwich and received chopped, didn't even come with fixins ...and for this price? Not worth it. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Asked for sliced. Didn't even come with fixins Annoying for the price... - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

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

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.

I was in town for work and my coworker forced this place on me. I was SURPRISED! The brisket and ribs were perfectly cooked. I even got a tasted of the smoked turkey. I am not a big fan of chain BBQ. This is exactly why I stayed away for so long. I will definitely bring the family the next time I see one read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - 2 Pork Ribs & Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

OK, let's start with the fact that as we were ordering, we were rushed through our ordering. Nobody was able to really do any of the customizations that buffet style barbecue should offer. And we're not talking crazy things here people I'm talking only pickles on a burger (edit: they still didn't make the burger right!) and I want my potato all the way. Basic things. There wasn't a single friendly face or experience I had. My husband ordered a three meat plate and said you know I don't want the sides so we figured OK fine he would get three meats maybe a little extra because he didn't get sides. Oh no in fact, they gave him less meat And then argued with us about whether or not he should be allowed to have the side since he didn't order them. It wasn't until I asked for a manager that anything got handled, including my daughter's missing sides. The papa's barbecue in Houston has 10 times better service. They're open boxes and open crates of food everywhere. It's not a welcoming environment and the music is so loud that you can't even have a conversation. I wouldn't recommend this location to ANYONE read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - "Pickles only"... right - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas

Omg this place was so good!!! The food was so fantastic, you didn't even need the sauces but omg those were good too. The vibes were great, nothing gets me ready for bbq more than seeing sacks of ingredients and crates of veggies that they use out. The yams omg the yams. GET THE YAMS. And the servers were wonderful. Marie the lady who was greeting us at the front and getting orders was so sweet and was making everyone in the line smile with how amazing she was. We will be here a lot. read more

Went to the drive thru at lunch today. Person on the speaker asked me to repeat 4 times. I speak very good English. Then no beans, no bbq sauce and no green beans that I ordered. Said no bread but got bread. Last time a year ago had the same experience but decided to give another shot. Terrible management and won't EVER be back. read more

Papa's restaurants are a Houston tradition and they do a passable job with whatever cuisine they feature but at the end of the day they are a high end chain and it shows here with bbq. Spring and the woodlands are home to some notable bbq joints, each with a personal flair that their postmaster brings to the table. When you stray into multiple locations, a homogenization occurs and that's true of pappa's bbq. Tonight we took on the beef trio. Brisket, beef sausage and a beef rib. Most places only serve beef ribs on the weekend but pappa's has them on the menu daily, a plus. The beef ribs elsewhere are huge and full of tender meat. The version here was much smaller (mini cows?) and dried out considerably. The carmelization was good. The brisket was moist with a small smoke ring and if decent quality. The beef sausage was relatively bland. Sides are just average, nothing stood out. Still if you're gonna do chain bbq this is one of your better options. read more

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Order 24 hours before pick up date. Got to the pick up 5 minutes early. Waited 35 minutes before receiving otder. Called tge manager and he hung up on me read more

My customer and I enjoyed our lunch at noon today and was shocked how empty the restaurant was at peak lunch time! I remember when the line to order backed up to the entrance. We really enjoyed our lunch, but the cost of bbq has skyrocketed!! Probably explains why people are not eating out as much. Anyway, my pulled pork sandwich and fries were tasty! My customer loved his chopped beef potato too. Our only complaint is y'all don't have have a large warm container of your bbq sauce in the condiment section any longer. Just bottles of cold bbq sauce selections. That was soooo disappointing as we both used the bottle on my sandwich and his chopped potato. I sure hope y'all consider going back to your original container of bbq sauce. It's much better served hot !! read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Dining Area - Barbeque Near Me - Conroe, Texas