It is rare that I award five stars. In this case, I'm awarding six! ;-)…read more SmokeAholics is a La Porte-based food truck that's been in business for about a year. Their specialty is barbecue, and they do it extremely well. I first had the pleasure of sampling their goods at an event (from their food truck); and they recently catered an event that I attended. Outstanding both times! This mom & pop business relies on post oak to smoke their succulent fall-apart brisket, sausage, boudin and beans, and they have the time and temperature down to a science (their slogan is "It's 225 degrees somewhere.") For folks who are versed in the art and science of smoking meats (and beans in this case), 225F is the holy grail of temperatures. That the pit master (Charlie Spencer) can manage it in the rear of a trailer is quite amazing! So many people can bring smoky flavor to a trimmed brisket, but it ends up being dry. Charlie though... Oh my! He somehow manages to produce an outstanding smoky bark with nary an ounce of fat -- yet it melts in your mouth. Barbecue sauce is available, but don't bother. His brisket deserves to shine on its own. So too do the sides. Charlie's wife, Carla Spencer, is in charge of producing most of the delicious accoutrements, which are meals themselves. Her homemade mac & cheese gets there for the cash on its own. But when it's fried and placed atop fries ... Eureka! Her 'Momma's Crackers' are tangy and spicy enough to make one want to slap their pappy! And yes, I want some. -- Perhaps one of the more creative sides is Charlies "Apple Pie Baked Beans," which are available through the catering menu. It's a hybrid of apple pie, breakfast sausage and post oak-smoked beans. Not only is it out-of-the-box, it's damn delicious! These folks offer their wonderful food in La Porte (check the address), but they also cater all over. Just as important, in my humble opinion, Charlie and Carla give back to the community in a huge way. Sure, they are the kind of folks you'd invite to your home because they're just nice. But they do so much more in mentoring local youngsters and volunteering their time (and services) to make the day a little brighter -- and tastier -- for cancer survivors. It's really cool when I am able to recommend a business that is superb at what it does and just as outstanding when it comes to giving back. SmokeAholics is one of those businesses.

Beware when you pay for your food.... When you get your receipt they add a 3.5 percent to your…read moreBill. In their eyes, they charge you for paying for your food with a card. They wait till you tip them, then they print your bill and it's too late they got you. My bill was over $50 and I hardly carry that much cash. BEWARE!

Talking about finding a gem. This place is definitely worth trying out. Stopped here on my way back…read moreto New York and I had to pick up some burnt ends to take back with me and we came across spacecraft pretty cool set up met the owner. Ben showed me the smoker, which was pretty cool. His staff was very helpful, no wait time and now I'm going back to New York with some of spacecrafts barbecue. Definitely give this place a try. Ben the owner is super cool and so is his staff. You will not be disappointed I promise. Ben, 10 out of 10!!!!!

Some of the best barbecue might be smoked where you least expect it. At a gas station in a food…read moretruck across the street from NASA Ellington Field is the appropriately named @spacecraft_bbq. Because of my work schedule I had all but given up on being able to squeeze this stop in, but with a site visit perfectly lining up in the area right at lunch, I was able to convince my co-workers to make this stop. It's like the stars aligned. Vouching that it is worth sitting outside, they stopped talking about the heat after the first bite. The ribs were sweet and juicy cooked perfectly bite mark and all. The pork belly bites (which are not on the By the Pound section of the menu but on the "Bites") glazed in a sweet tea glaze just absolutely melted in my mouth. Brisket that is perfectly barky and moist. Feel free to judge me, but when eating as much brisket as I do when I travel, I always prefer the flat (if asked). I did hear some of that judgement from my coworker, but much like the heat he fell silent after taking a bite. The item that sole the show for me is the potato salad. It had a very lemon grass, cumin, vinegary flavor that had cilantro, green onions throughout. And peanuts, so if you have a nut allergy . . . you are missing out. Why is it the potato salads that im falling in love with this trip lol. And at the end of the meal, finished off with a homemade moon pie. Dark chocolate covered cookie sandwich with marshmallow and a banana inside. A nice couple flakes of salt on top. The best asian complement about a dessert. Not too sweet. I left so refreshed finishing with that moonpie. The bitter chocolate way to end my meal without feeling like I just ate all those fatty meats. Why go to the obvious when Space Craft is there slinging out some elite smoked meats. Make that drive down to Webster, TX.

Didn't get to eat here they're clearly open, but she refused to take our order because we were…read morethere four minutes before they opened. She was already giving out food and working with other people. I don't know if I'd ever come back to try.

When they first opened I didn't like the sauce, too vinegar. I don't know if it was a mistake or a…read moresauce recipe change, but when we finally went back, the sauce is great and we all like the food.

Absolutely amazing food... The catfish was chefs kiss!!! And these cabbage were the best I've ever…read morehad... Got me two orders for my second go around this evening!!! Thanks to my hotel front desk for this great Houston first meal And the customer service insights was great made me feel like I was at home in da A.

FDs is an amazing restaurant that I visit almost every Sunday. The food is always delicious,…read morewell-portioned, and very filling. The environment is welcoming and has a great vibe, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a good meal. I usually order the wings, and they are consistently excellent every single time. The BBQ sauce is hands-down the best I've ever had. The cabbage and spinach are also really good and pair perfectly with the meal. On top of that, the servers are extremely nice, attentive, and make you feel well taken care of. Highly recommend!

This is based on one random visit that was really good. I had the pork spare ribs and they were…read moreamazing. I will come back for these. The cheesy potatoes and collards were really good too. Chopped beef sausage was good. I ate outside on the porch and enjoyed a beautiful 85F October day with the sound of loud 18 wheelers and sweet smell of refinery in the air. Perfect!

I was very disappointed with the food during my recent visit. This place used to be really good,…read morewhich is why this experience was so surprising. I'm not sure if there are new owners or if something has changed, but the quality has definitely gone downhill. My husband and I ordered the ribs, and they were extremely hard and dry. They didn't taste fresh at all--it honestly seemed like they may have been from the day before. For something that should be tender and flavorful, this was a big letdown. When I brought this to their attention, the staff offered to bring more ribs, but I didn't feel comfortable accepting the same item again given the quality. I would have appreciated a different solution, such as offering an alternative dish or adjusting the bill. We ended up paying $42.54, which feels far too expensive for the quality of food we received. Overall, this experience was very disappointing, especially compared to how good this place used to be. I hope they can improve their food quality and consistency.

Good choice for lunch. Their jalapeño sausage is fantastic! We also enjoyed the BBQ beans with…read morebrisket.

Wow what a surprise! We almost passed it by! This small older building is jam packed with friendly…read morepeople and smoked meat from bbq heaven! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Looking for authentic BBQ around Hobby airport and we found it! Interesting location and absolutely…read moredelicious food!! We got ribs, chicken, and beef, potato salad (yum!), beans, bread, and peach cobbler. All devine!

I didn't expect to have my brisket drenched in thin bbq sauce, but that's how it came. Doesn't…read moreseem like much effort was put into "smoking" the brisket. I won't be back.

Was a little skeptical at first. When I walked in you could smell good bbq. I'm just a yokel from…read moreMaryland so what do I know. I got the three meats with two sides. I grabbed the brisket, sausage, and turkey along with baked beans and mac & cheese. I should have gotten the sauce on the side, but he put it all over the meat. Not a big deal breaker. Sauce was ok. Sausage was good. Brisket was decent and the turkey was excellent. I love good bbq turkey. Beans were excellent and the mac and cheese was good. Everything was hot and service was polite and courteous. Would I eat here again, yes.

Okay, yes, the food was delicious. The banana pudding wasn't the best however we got full. I would…read morerevisit if I am in the area again. We left here on full.