Great local spot with super nice staff. This was my first visit and everyone made me welcomed. I ended up with fantastic brisket, tasty burned ends and few flavorful bones. I decided to try cesar slaw and it didn't disappoint. This is a stop that hit my taste buds in all the right places read more

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Driving to eat at Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ. Drove out to Port Neches on an early Friday to stand in line waiting for Redbird BBQ to open. Chatted with a gentleman that thought Redbird was the best and he made a few suggestions. So the process is you stand in line the proteins are offered first which looked wonderful early in the morning. We got brisket, ribs, boudin and potato salad and a roll. The following are mine and my husband's opinion: The brisket is nice tender and smoky, the ribs are the star of the show as they are tender on the bone and eat with ease. The boudin is just ok. The $2.00 roll lacks in flavor and was not moist, too expensive for just an ordinary roll. The Friday we went they were out of beer. Parking is street or lot parking. The dining area is large. The friendliest person working is the pit master. Redbird BBQ is a nice BBQ place to try if in the area. read more

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From start to finish such an epic meal!! Don't sleep and wait until 2pm to get this amazing bbq. Line 25 people deep @ 11:15am. Upon getting to the ordering counter. I was greeted by three of the coolest guys in the biz. Super busy but at the same time, extremely efficient as well as kind. Ordered brisket, sausage, red beans n rice, Coleslaw, & the bread with butter!!! Had to get it to go cause I only had an hour for lunch. Brisket had a gorgeous smoke ring, so tender it barely held together when I picked it up. Taste all brisket it's the star and not the seasoning. Which I loved. Sausage was good my least favorite of the entire meal but please note it was only in this category because of how exceptional everything else was. Slaw was done in a ceaser salad type. Yummy . Lip smacking good bro. Nice subtle flavor and tasty. Red beans and rice was executed well. I think the little bites of sausage worked much better in this flavor rich dish. My only advice is save the food for dinner cause after lunch I could barely function at work I was so full and had that idis. If you know ya know. When I'm back in Beaumont Texas I guarantee I'll be back. Thanks for all the love peeps. Oh and if you nice enough they might take you on a quick tour of the pits. read more

There's a reason why this place made number four on the Texas Monthly top 50 barbecue restaurants. That list is made every single four years, and this is their first time on the list and premiering. It was such an incredible experience. I got to meet the pit masters, saw them at their craft. We got to try so many different meats: two different sausages, the brisket, the burnt ends, the pork rib. The meats were all amazing, but the standout dishes were the sides, such as the scallop potato mac and cheese, the salad, it was incredible. The breads that are made in-house are insane. The pita bread was so good with the beef tallow dip, honey dip, and also the dinner roll was insane. Some of the best sides I've ever had in my entire life. This is a barbecue experience that's worth the drive. It took us about two hours from Houston to here, and it was well worth the trip. I would definitely do it again. read more

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Be prepared to wait quite awhile but it's worth it! Pro tip: they have chairs & umbrellas up by the door that you are welcome to use while waiting in line (it can be very hot & sunny). It took us about 45 mins to finally order. The reason the line takes so long is because everyone orders through the owner who also takes the time to chat with you & answer questions etc. Lots of seating inside. I don't eat beef so my options were limited but the turkey was so good! Ate a pork rib which was also flavorful and delicious. Don't skip the sides: cornbread pudding is sweet, Shirazi salad is cucumber, tomato & onion with lovely spices. I also had the pita & feta which came with the koobideh sausage, pillowy soft! The choc chip bread pudding is made from their leftover rolls and was also a great treat (but can also just have the cornbread pudding for dessert). Don't skip out! read more

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Best BBQ in southeast Texas. This establishment is ran by genuine friendly locals. Definitely recommend trying this place while in the Mid County area. read more

Redbird BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Port Neches, Texas

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The last stop on our top 50 Texas Monthly Barbecue joints. The line didn't move very fast. , but wait was worth it! read more

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Review: The Culinary Zenith of Texas BBQ in Port Neches Tucked away on the edge of the quaint town of Port Neches sits a barbecue joint that is not just good--it is deserving of every ounce of praise it receives. Recognized as a Texas Monthly Top 10 BBQ awards winner, sitting proudly at number four, this establishment transcends the standard smokehouse experience. The dedication to quality is apparent from the moment you arrive: the line formed sharply at 9:30 AM on a Saturday, yet the wait was made delightful by staff who emphasize service, offering free beer and chairs to those queuing. Their friendly, inviting demeanor sets the stage for a truly elevated culinary outing. The Meats: Smoked Perfection The star of the show, unequivocally, is the Brisket. It boasts excellent flavor with a bark that is a perfect, savory mix of salt and pepper. What truly sets it apart is the texture: super juicy and possessing a melt-in-the-mouth goodness that confirms the pitmasters here know how to craft a truly perfect brisket. Complementing the main cut were the Brisket Burnt Ends, delivering super juicy, smoky bites that acted as concentrated flavor bombs. The menu successfully ventures beyond traditional Texas staples with outstanding results. The Honey Glazed Pork Ribs were a perfect blend of sweet and savory, offering a nice honey glaze and that coveted "fall-off-the-bone" tenderness while still maintaining a great bite. The sausage selection is where true creativity shines. The Koobideh sausage is a Mediterranean delicacy, featuring an amazing mixture of spices that holds its own even before adding slaw and sauce. The Cajun Cheddar and Green Onion Sausage provides a decadent contrast with a satisfying cheddar ooze and a memorable peppery kick. Finally, the complementary bites of Boudin offered a nice spice profile and a great, authentic texture from the rice and meat mixture. Even the bonus slice of Turkey was impressive--juicy, mild, and featuring a beautiful flavor on the skin. The Sides: Elevating the Classics The sides here are far from an afterthought; they are elevated dishes in their own right. The Red Beans and Rice is a triumph, packed full of delicious brisket and sausage, featuring a rich gravy with deep flavor, brightened by a green onion crunch. Any Cajun would be proud of this dish, where the beans and rice, jokingly, are almost an afterthought to the rich, meaty gravy. The Scalloped Potatoes are thick and intensely cheesy, elevated with a sharp attention to detail, including added onion, parsley, and chives to boost the flavor complexity. For a sweet counterpoint, the Corn Bread Pudding truly should be considered a dessert--sweet and decadent, topped with a gorgeous glaze. To top it all off, the Tallow Honey Butter Rolls offered a nostalgic touch, tasting sweet, warm, and homemade, reminiscent of a "made by Grandma" recipe. Verdict This establishment is extremely deserving of its number four position on the Texas Monthly list. From the friendly, generous staff (thank you for the free beer!) to the meticulous preparation of every item, all the food was elevated to perfection, resulting in a genuine culinary delight. When you leave without a single leftover, you know you have experienced something truly exceptional. read more

Redbird BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Port Neches, Texas

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The only downside was that they sold out of brisket and ribs extremely fast. We got in line right at 5:00 PM with only six groups ahead of us and a few to-go orders, but by the time we reached the counter, both brisket and ribs were already gone. They still had chopped beef sandwiches and sausage available, and the employee mentioned they're still adjusting to serving dinner. It sounded like the to-go orders ahead of us (around 1.5 lbs of brisket each) may have contributed to running out so quickly. We were really hoping to try something other than chopped beef, but we'll give them another shot next time we're in town. Hopefully, they'll have a better handle on preparing enough food moving forward. Selling out that fast--less than 30 minutes--was surprising. read more

Great Bbq One of the best bbq joints in the state. It has some similarities to Goldie's bbq which is my favorite. The lean brisket was very moist and the ribs were also excellent. The sides were great as well. I had the red beans and rice, potato salad, and Mac and cheese. I also had the corn bread with their butter. read more

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Smoked meats are satisfying with good flavor. Service is slow and definitely not worth the cost.

Exquisite BBQ and beef tallow honey butter rolls, You'll love all the great choices in the menu! read more

So being from Texas I am a fan of trying BBQ from different locations even if it's out of state. Well fortunately for me this wonderful place is located right here in Texas. So let me start off by saying they open at 11am W-Sat. If you show up after 11 be prepared to stand in line to get into this restaurant. When they sell out they are done!! The restaurant definitely has a small town feel but the food is definitely larger than the location. The staff is very helpful with the different options you can choose from. The slice beef and chopped beef sandwiches are definitely big enough to share if you get full easy or decide you want a side. I ordered the slice beef sandwich and half pound of ribs. The sandwich as I already stated was more than enough but I definitely am not disappointed that I ordered the ribs. The ribs fell off the bone and had a great glaze on them. I also ordered the cheesy potatoes as a side and they are definitely cheesy and delicious at that. You cannot go wrong eating here, well unless you forget to order the banana pudding like I did. Regardless if you are in the area please try it out. Don't forget about the homemade rolls and cinnamon butter as well. read more

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We traveled a good bit to get to this place. It was worth the drive. Our food was so delicious. The brisket was perfect. We paired it with red beans . Honestly it felt like they should always be paired together. read more

Good BBQ. The prices are shown for 1/2lb portion so it can get expensive. Even the sides are on the high side for the sizes. Sharing might make it more helpful on the pocket book. read more

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This place is ridiculously good. They make their own sausage and boudin. All sides and desserts are homemade as well as the rolls. Myself, husband and two kids ate this for lunch, then again at dinner and lunch the next day. It's alot of food. And excellent. Excellent service as well!! read more

Redbird BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Port Neches, Texas

Amazing food, there's no other BBQ like it. Brisket burgers were 10/10 , Side orders were beyond excellent. The owner Amir really has made something special here, if you haven't visited yet.. You've got to! read more

Redbird BBQ - The line proves how good this food is! - Barbeque Near Me - Port Neches, Texas

Stood in line for around 30-40 minutes before ordering. I will say the line itself is short, the service is just a taddddd slow. Having another person or two will surely speed up the process. I ordered the meat sampler, which comes with 1/4 pound of all their meat selections which includes turkey, chopped and sliced brisket, pork rib, and sausage. I also got the banana pudding, rolls, potato salad, and cornbread salad. It was worth the wait. This might be the best barbecue I have ever eaten in my life. The brisket is so soft and melts in your mouth. Pair it with their bbq sauce, and everything else - it's truly perfect. Their meat sampler was a good starter for me, it allowed me to try a little bit of everything. I wish more bbq places had something similar. The sides were also really flavorful and out of this world. Will be visiting again if I lived closer. read more

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Best BBQ I've ever had. I can't go to anywhere else because all I do is compare it to here and no one can even come close. Their burnt ends, brisket, house sausage and Caesar slaw are our go to's and if I could eat it everyday for the rest of my life I would. 10000000/10 Also has the best customer service! The owner is great and always working! read more

Keeping it short & simple. Truly incredible. The best craft BBQ I've ever had. So glad to see this on Port Neches Ave., especially right next to Neches Brewery. read more

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Great food and service. Cornbread pudding is a must. Brisket is on point. Turkey is the same.

They earned their place in Texas monthly with EVERY bite. With every bite there was a pause, a moment, that was pure magic. The staff went beyond friendly and even waved us back when they saw us admiring their pits. We will definitely be back! Come hungry, I was upset that I got full. read more

Redbird BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Port Neches, Texas

By far the best BBQ I've ever had. Not only is the food great, but the owner is very personable and friendly. Although the meat itself sets Red Bird apart from other BBQ places, the cheesy scalloped potatoes are out of this world. There is always great music as well. The wait is definitely worth the experience of trying their BBQ. read more

On par with the other greats of Texas BBQ. Wonderful and worth waiting for. In my personal top 5 with Burnt Bean, Truth, Franklin, and Weavers. read more

Redbird BBQ did not disappoint. We ordered the 1/2 lb sampler with Brisket, turkey, ribs and green onion sausage along with cheesy potatoes and potato salad. The brisket was my favorite and literally melts in your mouth. It was moist, flavorful and delicious as was the turkey, sausage and ribs. My 2nd favorite were the ribs, perfectly seasoned and delicious. The cheesy potatoes were perfectly cooked, delicious with a little kick of spice. The potato salad is somewhat different from southern potato salad but it was delicious. The food was absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations. Equally impressive was the service. The servers were well coordinated with each other, friendly and welcoming. It most certainly was a good vibe and will go back. read more

Must be the family and employees leaving reviews. I order three plate lunches, one with smoked boudin. He closed the box. Moved to pay. Brought home and the boudin was removed. The lady that bagged it, took it out. Maybe by accident or some alien beamed it out. read more

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You better believe it that's some of the best smoke turkey I have ever put in my mouth. The brisket is just as good and the ribs fall apart sauce is something I've never ate like before potato salad very good. It's worth the wait. read more

I am getting close to 50 years old and I have eaten barbecue all across these United States and I would have to say that red bird makes the best barbecue I've ever had . read more

Ribs, brisket and sausage were all tender and so juicy. Corn pudding was delicious. Scalloped potatoes were really creamy. Rolls were very tasty. Service was friendly, everyone on staff was nice. The place is nice and clean. read more

Absolutely the best BBQ in SETX, no comparison. We had the brisket and ribs, scalloped potatoes and slaw salad and I'm still dreaming about it..cannot wait to go back read more

Off the chart good. Best BBQ I ever had . The sides are rich and could stand on their own as a main course.

I went today and was disappointed that it was burger day. The burgers were premade in a warmer, and there were no chips or fries. It was totally underwhelming. I will be back to try the barbeque!! read more

Outstanding BBQ and top-notch service. Brisket and chopped beef was mouth watering. Would eat here again!!

What a wonderful surprise it was to find Redbird BBQ in Port Neches! I got the 1/4lb sampler, and everything was spectacular! The brisket was juicy with the perfect amount of smoke. The ribs were falling off the bone and the sausage? YEP! Way too much food for one, but I'll be eating well for days! It's run by the about the nicest folks I've ever met in a BBQ place. (Also, the prettiest girls I've ever seen behind a carving station) This is a MUST GO if you are anywhere within 100 miles of here!What a wonderful surprise it was to find Redbird BBQ in Port Neches! I got the 1/4lb sampler, and everything was spectacular! The brisket was juicy with the perfect amount of smoke. The ribs were falling off the bone and the sausage? YEP! Way too much food for one, but I'll be eating well for days! It's run by the about the nicest folks I've ever met in a BBQ place. (Also, the prettiest girls I've ever seen behind a carving station) This is a MUST GO if you are anywhere within 100 miles of here! read more

Omg the brisket is amazing. Melts in your mouth. Get the moist...it's exceptional! Very casual but clean. Going home to San Antonio with some!!! read more

Today we tried Redbird BBQ and it definitely did not disappoint. We got there about 10:30, were in the door by 11:15, and sitting at the table with our food by 11:35. We got a 1/2 pound of brisket, 1/2 pound of turkey, 2 sausages, the red beans and rice, potato salad, corn bread pudding, rolls, tallow honey butter and banana pudding. Everything was excellent! The brisket was moist and flavorful with a nice bark. The turkey was moist and had a nice smoke flavor that complimented the meat but didn't over power it. The sausage was very good and had a nice spice blend. All the sides were excellent especially the red beans and rice. The house rolls were soft and pillowy and that beef tallow honey butter was a game changer!! The banana pudding for dessert was great! They are cooking true texas hill country BBQ! I have eaten BBQ at some of the best places in Texas, and this is definitely right up there with them. On top of having amazing food the service from the staff was just as good, they have chairs and umbrellas that you can use while waiting in line outside, they had a waitress walking the line taking drink orders and bringing them to you while you wait, they have two big cooling fans to help beat the heat, and everyone was super friendly at the counter where you order your food. If you havent had a chance to try them out then I highly suggest you make your way over to Port Neches Ave and get you some of this delicious BBQ. We are lucky to have BBQ of this level right here in little ole Port Neches Tx. Everyone go down and show them support. read more

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We got their smash burgers today they were spot on and their bread pudding it awesome

This young couple has done a fabulous job serving up some great barbecue, very friendly, very professional. They need a bigger building. People have to wait outside for over an hour sometimes. read more

We had the smoked turkey, ribs and green onion cheddar sausage for meat and each one was delicious, juicy and great texture! Some of the best BBQ I've ever had! The scalloped cheesy potatoes were the creamiest I've ever had and full of a flavor and cheese. The corn pudding was also a great texture and flavor, better than any corn casserole I've had. The BBQ sauce was unique but delicious and had an almost honey mustard base to it! They gave homemade rolls which were perfect with the cinnamon honey butter they paired! We will definitely be back! read more

Best BBQ around. Melt in your mouth brisket and the pork ribs!!! Cornbread pudding is a treat. Worth the wait in line.