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    Ryan's Smokehouse

    4.2 (150 reviews)
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    Rob K.

    Really great restaurant great service great food you won't go wrong and you'll meet great people like me when you go there. I'm not a worker. I'm a guest.

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    Jessica S.

    This hidden gem was amazing and they also have a drive through! I ordered the Chow Down baked potato, I asked for pickled jalapeños, they added pickles and pickled jalapeños; I am not complaining! The baked potato was huge, soft, and delicious! The toppings were exactly what I would have put on my own had I made it! My Chow Down and an unsweet tea was $15.16! It I love when a BBQ joint doesn't skimp on toppings, Ryan's doesn't skimp! This place is a definite hit and a must have!!

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    The food was really good. Ribs were great, chicken tasted awesome, but the brisket was slightly a let down. I am from the land of incredible bbq though so I may have higher standards on the brisket. We got a 2 meat plate and a 3 meat plate, banana pudding, and a drink. It was so tasty. Staff was willing to accommodate (reasonable) requests and the service was fast. I feel like it was a good bang for our buck especially in comparison to other bbq places in the area. Sorry for the b/w pic I forgot to save it before posting

    Paris C.

    2 Meat Baked Potato w/side of mac and cheese, $20 WELL SPENT after work! *chopped brisket and sausage

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    Beth O.

    The brisket & ribs were fantastic! We got 2 plates with sides. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous! We had potato salad, cole slaw, & beans. The beans were the right balance of sweet & spicy. The meats were fork tender & the service was outstanding!

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    r8der12

    My son and I came to Houston with his baseball team for a college showcase. After a long day in the sun and humidity, the boys wanted Texas BBQ. I mean, you can't go to Texas and not try their BBQ. So I looked up the best BBQ spots in Houston and chose this humble place. The reviews were good and even better, it was on our way back to the Hotel. Man! Thank God we came here. I wasn't expecting it to be in what I can only imagine, is a home, turned restaurant. I freaken love that! Makes you feel like you're eating in your Grandmother's or your aunt's Kitchen. I really wish I remembered the super sweet and super kind, ladies' names. Forgive me M&M, it's been a super long and hot n humid week, and this SoCal boy just isn't used to it lol. You two behind the counter made our experience even more enjoyable. You were kind and extremely friendly to all four of us. The conversation was friendly and felt like you two truly appreciated us being there. Very rare nowadays, especially in Los Angeles. So, thank you for making us feel welcome. Ok, food time.... I ordered the 3 meat plate which came with 2 sides. I got the Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Rotisserie Chicken with Potato Salad and Beans. M ( if anyone responds, please reply with their names ) even slipped us some sausages just so we can try them. All four of us pretty much had the same meats plus pulled pork. All of it was fantastic! M promised me that I would love the potato salad, even though I told her my Aunt made the best. M wasn't wrong, it was good and my Son loved their Mac n Cheese and coleslaw. The Pork Ribs were tender and came right off the bone. The Rotisserie Chicken was juicy and flavorful and the brisket was soft and delicious. Their BBQ sauce had great flavor and my Son loved the pulled pork. M&M came over and talked with us while they were cleaning up the dining room. We learned how long they've been around and about the potato challenge. My 16yr old son swore he could do it, unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to go back due to his changing baseball schedule. I promise ladies, we fully intended to go back, but time ran out. If I ever come back to hot n humid Houston, Ryan's will be the first place I go to eat at. My buddy wanted to try another BBQ spot the next day, so we went to a place that had good reviews, Pappas BBQ. I went in there expecting the same quality and taste as Ryan's, after all, this is Texas. Sadly, it wasn't. To be honest, that place didnt even compare to Ryan's Smokehouse. Customer service was bland, kinda like their food. They go way to heavy on the rub and their sides have no flavor. Pulled pork was dry and tasteless. Even if their food was good, their customer service fails in comparison to the love we got at Ryan's from M&M. Thank you ladies, for being so kind to us. You can see and feel just how much they love their customers and the food they provide. I'm sorry I can't remember your names ( I think I do, but I don't want to write them down and be wrong) so please don't take that as a sign that we don't appreciate how you treated us. Your food is amazing, but the love we got from you two, put Ryan's Smokehouse over the top! I truly hope I'm able to visit "ya'll" again. Hope you like my Texas accent lol. Its how we were immediately greeted by M, when we walked in " Welcome ya'll "

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    James H.

    Excellent barbecue and the staff is top notch. We had the ribs and brisket, which were quite flavorful, and he also gave us a bowl of sweet meat treats which included some nice fatty cuts and burnt ends. Ryan is a great guy and phenomenal cook. Definitely.Recommend, if you're going to the Johnson Space Center

    Ribs, dry and burned.

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    Bbq sauce tasted like spaghetti sauce. The meats did not have a smoked taste. Sides were all under seasoned.

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    Thank u for taking the time to do this kind review Alyssa!

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    3 months ago

    Authentic Texas barbecue. Friendly atmosphere. We had Ribs and the chopped brisket sandwich. Both were good.

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    The food is always awesome and plentiful and reasonably priced and the ambience is wonderful because the people are so nice!

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    1 year ago

    Perfect bbq and awesome people best bbq including sides I've ever had.the homemade banana pudding is so amazing!

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    Thank u so much for the kind words Misty!

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    2 years ago

    Great little place , tucked out of the way. Been coming here for years. Would put it against any in the area .

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    Love going through the drive-thru for a sliced brisket sandwich. Great sandwich at a great price.

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    Thank u so much! We appreciate your support!

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    2 years ago

    Best BBQ sauce in Texas!!! Very flavorful and the meat just melts in your mouth and spiced just right!!!

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    “I had the chow down potato, and it comes with a hefty scoop of brisket, and plenty of fixings on the plate.”

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