The barbecue is not the best, and not the worst. It's just okay. Brisket can be a hit or miss as in juicy or as dry as the Sahara Desert and as tough as shoe leather. Chicken can also be a hit and miss. Never tried a turkey because I'm scared of it being extremely dry. The only thing to say to eat is the burger and sausage. You can't screw up on those two, oh wait, you can screw up a burger, just I have not experienced it yet. Fries are decent. I never had any complaints about the sides. Drive-thru service sucks. They always either forget my sides or my bread. After experiencing numerous errors at the drive-thru, I now walk inside. Employees don't look either happy or motivated. Last time I went there, the guy serving me, was cursing out the manager while serving me. Kind of worried. Having a pissed off guy serving me food. I'm not really motivated going here, but if I pass through help decide to have barbecue and take the gamble, I'll go here. read more

The great: the Brisket, the half chicken, the baby back ribs. Also loved the cole slaw. The ok: the pork ribs and the dirty rice The not so good: the beef rib was super tough, the Mac and cheese is not for .e, the shell pasta, the runny cheese, not alot of flavor. It was easy to order, the prices are great, the atmosphere is great too. My first experience at bbq in Houston. Enjoyed it thoroughly. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Dirty rice and mac& cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This service was better today even after I vowed not to stop here again. It's just so convenient to run in because it's very close to my home I got a half chicken with fries and coleslaw read more

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Brisket breakfast taco is so small now smh not worth the money. Definitely was not worth the drive I took either!

Food is good. BBQ sauces are good but watery and lots of vinegar. Portions have gotten smaller but the prices have gotten higher of course. Good pickle, jalapeno, onion + toppings bar. Good service, lunch line basically. They have a drive-thru, but I've never tried it. Ambiance is casual lunch line style, pick your own table. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great big space, plenty of seating for large parties or just a quick dinner out.. Food was fast yet fresh & amazing! I especially love the "salad bar" filled with onions, pickled jalepenos, pickles and have sauce areas to self serve their specialty sauces for dipping or pour on your delicious briskets and ribs ... The service was not bad, the line to order your food was like a school cafeteria like style but was confusing... you order with the first person and let them know what sides you want, but you go to the cashier and pay but have to retell them what you got, then have to wait and (scoot back in line in the way of others) t receiving your food order from the first person... was pretty hectic and felt rude to "cut in line" being in the way of each other... Overall, great foods! Large menu and cool atmosphere read more

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3 starts overall experience but food is a 2. The restaurant was nice and very clean with drive thru, to go, and or dine in option. The service was great. Very friendly staff. The food ... Beef rib was meaty, bland but tender. The brisket was tender but on the drier side and had no flavor. The sauces were not the tastiest I combined all three to get a nice flavor (spicy habanero, sweet original, and mustard). The bar with the onions, pickles, and peppers I loved it. If I had to try this place again I would get the baked potatoe with meat as I saw a bunch of people with that. I would also see if the chicken works be more flavorful. The macaroni was watery not good at all. The green beans were good but needed a pinch more salt/pepper or seasoning. The cantaloupe and watermelon juice was very good. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Brisket and beef rib. Green beans and macaroni. - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Portions are large, food is good, service about average, atmosphere is leaning towards loud. you won't leave hungry read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Worst location. They never have baby back ribs or sausage tacos! Do yourself a favor and go to the Gulfgate location less than 3 minutes away. The food and availability are much better. read more

I have tried time and time again to give this place a chance. I just went to dinner tonight and ordered a chef salad with three meats but they didn't let me select the three meats I wanted. I don't know why I can't get what if I'm paying for it! and it never fails when I order brisket it's always nothing but fat/gristle! It's too expensive not to get actual beef! shrinkenomics at its finest! read more

I went in yesterday, Easter about 6 o'clock. I thought they close at six but they're open till nine. Yay. I ordered a three meat which was $21 with brisket, ribs, sausage beans, macaroni and cheese. They were out of bread thought that was weird for Easter, but I don't need any bread anyway I need to lose weight, so thanks for not having any bread and water and a slice of pecan pie that was out of this world only had a few bites and I have enough leftovers for today on a rainy day thank you to the employees at Pappas very fast efficient and everything was in my . Great job fresh n friendly read more

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The food, it's inconsistent, sometimes it's great other times mediocre. Most of the service staff is very young, they appear nice but indifferent to the needs of the customers read more

For the past couple of months the service has gone down. Go through the drive-through you order your food and you get what they wanna give you or they forget to put your complete order. Do you have to go back and waste time and when you call they give you attitude and they say oh we can give you food for free next time but you already paid for it how is it free when you have to go back and get it read more

One of my favorite activities to do when visiting Texas is to try another one of the ubiquitous barbecue joints. While Pappas Bar-B-Q wasn't my top choice, it was open for business on a Monday which was why I stopped here. The first thing I noticed was this place had a drive-thru service. It's certainly convenient, especially when the weather is unpleasant like during my rainy lunchtime visit. The inside was cavernous, similar to many of the country ranch setups in this state. A menu board hung on the left wall where you lined up to order your food cafeteria-style. The variety of meat offerings blew away anything that the barbeque restaurants in my local area had to offer. It makes me envious when I see the vast array of choices that were also priced reasonably for the huge portion sizes. I maximized the sampling by selecting the Mixed Platter. Beef, ham, sausage, pork rib, and pulled pork were the proteins. Two sides came with the platter. My picks were the Texas Dirty Rice and Yams. The brown cafeteria tray was soon loaded up and off I went. A long station with self-serve condiments was a mandatory stop before I sat down at a table. Three types of sauce (spicy habanero, sweet original, tangy mustard) were available in glass bottles. I know some parts of Texas frown upon the use of sauces, period. I agree for the most part, but I did pour some of the sweet original into a little cup. Pickles, jalapenos, and white onions were among the free items you could add. The pork rib was the star of the meats. It was seasoned with black pepper and had a nice chewiness. The beef brisket and pulled pork were very tender while the sausage contained some mild spiciness. The ham was ordinary and didn't stand out. The yams were coated with brown sugar/molasses. I used the two pieces of complimentary white bread to sop up the sweet glaze from the yams. I enjoyed this barbeque experience and gave it a rating that was one star higher than the average from the other reviews. Check out my collection of Texas BBQ places that I have visited over the years. :) https://www.yelp.com/collection/YCMUOe-XuntfCEj7Q0oteg?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare read more

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The brisket was cold and little portions. Same goes with my Mac and beans. It was ice cold. I was very disappointed in them. Service was very rude. Cashier had an attitude when my card wasn't working. I told her it just needed to be cleaned with a receipt paper( I know this cause I used to work in the food industry and my wallet sometimes gets the chip dirty) just stared at me with awe like she didn't get what I was saying. Over 60$ for two meals. Only reason I came was because my wife loves the cheeseburgers and pecan pie. Debating on boycotting this place. Do better Pappas Bar B Q read more

I was told I had to try this spot while traveling to Houston recently. My family and I checked it out & got the family platter with sides. The meat was okay, some pieces of the brisket were a bit dry & bland but the sausage was pretty good. I was not a fan of their barbecue sauce at all. But their fries!!!!! Their fries are absolutely delicious!!! read more

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Not being from the area and being dropped off at a place with a drive thru, I was hesitant. But we walked into a big dining area and buffet style service. The sausage was the best and I've never had green beans cooked that perfect ever! read more

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I definitely recommend 10/10 in flavor service was a little off because we were in a "middle of a shift change" and were missing a few things but at the end when we got everything it was delicious. The chicken sandwich come alone with a lot of slices of chicken and just bread, I had to order a side of lettuce and sauce but once together it's a to die for sandwhich definitely coming back for it. read more

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This was our first time visiting Houston with our family, and we were excited to try some authentic Texas BBQ. We recently dined at Pappas Bar-B-Q and ordered the Family Combo. Surprisingly, there were only a few occupied tables inside. While the prices are reasonable, the quality left much to be desired. The meat was too dry and not to our taste. The dryness made it less enjoyable for us. This did not feel like authentic Texas BBQ. We hope the restaurant improves on this aspect. Overall, it's not the experience we were hoping for. read more

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8560 gulf freeway Houston tx 77017 I ordered 2 meat combo I asked for chopped brisket and sausage. I had so much fat thru out my brisket that it became a choking hazard. I ordered a chopped brisket sandwich and was again given sliced brisket all FAT!!!$40 wasted read more

A little hard to find depending on where you are coming from. They are tugged behind the gas station and we almost missed it. Got their beef trio with green beans and yam and everything was delicious! I'm from out of town (CA) and was told that Texas bbq is best (with no sauce) and indeed it was super tender and flavorful. read more

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I have to say that for BBQ Salads, Pappa's has one of the best. The salads are HUGE!!! With a LOT a lettuce and such, there is a lot of meat as well. So good. They add an olive mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, and some other iteams, each in a different area of the plate for those that don't like all of their foods touching. Dreasing is your choice. Blue cheese is great on it. The BBQ sauce, there is a table with several different types. Sweet regular, spicy.... But I didn't see a simple regular BBQ flavor, they all had a flavor or spice level. The sweet regular is good tho. The brisket tamales, if the location has them, are super good! Pickle bar for all to peruse. No spears tho, only slices, onions, and such. The location is ok, it's in a sketchy area, but the parking lot is very well lit. This one is big inside. Lots of space to sit, even on the Saturday night that we visited. Seems clean. You walk up and place your order and wait for it to be made. Doesn't take long. Once seated, you're on your own. Everything else is self serve, there isn't anyone that comes around to help or give assistance. read more

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Food was tender and cooked good but overpriced. The sauce was not that great. Service was just ok. We told the girl we were first timers and didn't know how it worked. A customer helped us. This was twice as much money as my favorite barbecue but half as good. Oh well you don't know until you try. read more

Potato salad had whole pickles slices and onions in it. Was so disgusting. Mac and cheese was watery. I've never seen anything like it. No flavor. My husband did enjoy the ribs but the sides are not good read more

Can't come to Houston and not have BBQ. Didn't check reviews and was driving by so, in we went! Half Chicken 5 Stars, Ribs, 4 Stars, Brisket 4 1/2 Stars, Beans 2 Stars, Cucumber Salad 10 Stars!!! Absolutely fresh, crisp, tasty and a perfect balance to the salt meat. Staff was helpful and friendly and the atmosphere homey. Evidently the Pecan Pie here is to-die-for famous but we were too full to try it! I would definitely go back again... read more

Very nice meal! Pulled pork was home style ... tender, flavorful, and not overly processed. I appreciate that the pulled pork is not pre-sauced, letting you choose the type and amount of sauce. Love that they have a mustard based sauce option in addition to the usual sweet/hot reds. Beef sausage was great and used a finer grain grind, which I prefer. Righteous BBQ. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Okay so this place got a 3 out of 5 and we don't know why. Food was great, service was good. I ordered the ribs and brisket. The ribs were fantastic. 10 out of 10. The brisket was good, sides delicious, chocolate pudding delicious. Give it a chance. read more

I arrived at the Papa's barbecue on 45 S. and Monroe in Houston Texas. I use the restroom first, but there was a man in the women's bathroom, which made it extremely uncomfortable. I went to report it to a manager after leaving the restroom. The manager didn't think anything was wrong and he actually laughed it off. My husband and I left the restaurant didn't order anything. It was Extremely Irritating that they think it's ok to break Laws. Poor employee training and poor management skills from RMani (the manager on duty) read more

First time here, went inside and it was somewhat spacious, i wasn't expecting to be in a line like a lunch line. We got 3 plates and it was 80$. Very overpriced for the quality of the food. I got a chicken baked potato and the chicken on top was like it came straight out of a can and had a bit of salt and pepper for seasoning. Husband got the po boy brisket sandwich, bread was nice and toasted, the meat was dry the sauce made it do-able but not that good. Mac and cheese for the kids and fried catfish, mac and cheese was very soupy, they did like the catfish. Overall i feel it was really overrated and overpriced. I wish i could have got a refund, cause 80$ is crazy. read more

Claimed to have the best Pecan Pie? I guess so!!! Giving them the credit! Sweet but not overly. And what we did - we put the delicious banana pudding on top of it, hah!!! Sinful!!! But we came here for the barbecue - the ribs are perfectly smoked and not dry, tasty and you have to eat it with the original sauce. Brisket gets two-thumbs up! It was delicious!Baby back ribs is tender and seasoned good! If we live around here, we'll come back. In the side note, we were with our couple friends. And being seniors, at times they are undecided and indecisive Thankful the lady behind the counter who is gracious and very patient. We appreciate the kindness. And it is cool to see Houston Police Officers eat here too. read more

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Visiting HTX. This place was good! Tried it about 30 min before closing and it was still good. Usually don't like to try places as they are nearing closing. I had the chicken po-boy, fries and cheesecake. Po-boy was good! Butter on the bread and meat. Simple! I had some of the tangy bbq and sweet that I poured on it. Chicken tender and sauce compliments it well. Fries are thick cut almost like steak fries but are like giant straight cut. Nice and hot even after my 10 min walk. Cheesecake was $7 but it's a poet piece about 3-4 inches high, strawberry sauce comes on side. When back in HTX, will check them out again! read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Chicken po-boy and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is good customer service on the other hand sucks! I waited in the drive thru for what it seems like forever (hangry feels like forever) no one ever came on to take my order i drive up and every worker is standing around bullshitting when someone tells them I'm at the drive thru window the other worker looks and proceeds to bull shit! The difference from working and collecting a check! read more

Their BBQ is good but it has gotten EXPENSIVE. Sliced brisket is $21.95 per pound (May 2021). That seems really excessive. 2lbs of meat and two pints of sides was $63.00. Yes, they have decent BBQ but it's definitely not the best in town. Plus, the pricing they now have may negatively effect them also. They used to give you "fixings" with the food too but now, if you want pickles, peppers, onions, and other sides, you better ask for them. We looked before we drove away and noticed we did not have them. They did not give them to us. We had to ask. As we drove home, we called another really good BBQ place. Their prices were almost $5 per pound less. I highly recommend checking around if you're buying pounds of brisket. Bottom line: Decent food but has gotten expensive. Check around if buying bulk. Bon appétit, y'all. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Post-COVID pricing. Wow!!! They've gone up...a lot!! - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Look at the portion of this potato real disappointed I paid 19.43 for this mockery never again read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Baked Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was delishious. Too bad its not served piping hot. The only thing piping hot was the fries. My brisket and chicken were not served hot, not even luke warm. Good tasting food though. read more

The smoked turkey and ribs combo was MAGNIFICENT. We went in there on a whim and would definitely go back whem we are in the area.

The ribs were anything BUT fall off the bone. They were so tough I could hardly get any meat off them and they were very fatty. The yams were tasty but the chunks were huge. It seems like a popular place, maybe I just had bad luck. read more

When you place an order for a pound of sliced brisket, they don't even give you a full pound the same goal for any other meat that you can get by the Pound Rudy's barbecue is the best because they have a scale and they weigh the meat right in front of you read more

I've never had drive-thru bbq. Boy, it was great. It's kinda hard to believe that drive-thru food could be that good. They were out of potatoes the night that we went but we loved everything else that we tried. We got ribs, sausage, and pulled pork. All tender and extremely flavorful. We also got cheese fries - wasn't a big fan of this. Cheese wasn't melted and fries were not salted. Our favorite part of the whole dish was definitely the sauce. Wish we got more! A great place for quick food, very good quality. read more

The car rental place recommended this place and I agree. I went with the 1/2 pound sliced brisket, fries, man n cheese and a bun. I was between the sandwich or the sliced and the employee recommended I buy the platter and add the bun for .65. I also had iced tea and total was $24.03. So the bun was grilled to perfection. Used my fork to make the sandwich. Brisket so tender it was falling apart. I just added some bbq sauce. If not the best brisket of my life then it's tied. Fair fries were amazing man n cheese was ok. Too much food brought some brisket back for hotel. Did not read negative reviews but I would absolutely be back if in the area. read more

Pappas Bar-B-Q - Brisket. Yummy - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas