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The Loose Caboose

3.6 (130 reviews)
InexpensiveBarbeque, Burgers
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Naked dog
Linda S.

The loose caboose is a staple restaurant in old town spring. You can get southern food and beer for a cheap price and good quality. You can order anything from hot dogs to turkey legs. Etc. Service was fast. You order at the indoor counter, and they delivered the food directly to our table. There is seating indoor and outdoor. There is around 20 people worth of seating inside where it is also AC. And, there are around 20 people worth of seating outdoors. Outdoors they also had live music playing. The surrounding town of old town spring is gorgeous and super homey. You can just sit outside and watch all the people walking around the stores.

The best Crawfish you'll find. I'm old and have been eating crawfish for 60+. Years and I will tell ya dat they are good  Pooyie

The crawfish was $8.99 a pound worth every penny ok nickel they stopped making pennies. The Beer is cold and live music by Duaine Hatfield is always exceptional! Staff is courteous and prompt. And A Big plus for me is the bathrooms are clean, and well stocked. Our Family has been going for years and it's always a great time. It's a Must stop anytime but crawfish season is always my favorite.

Gumbo
LaMecia M.

I saw this place had gumbo and decided one bowl couldn't hurt. One thing about the interior is that there is a lot and I mean a lot of decor inside. If you are person who gets overstimulated, you may want to choose to eat your meal outside on the patio benches which are covered and nice to sit at when the weather is good. I just ordered the gumbo to eat there. They told me it would be spicy-I tasted just a slight amount when I finished the bowl. The one thing I wish they would have said when they brought it out was that it was piping hot. I did a precursory blow but that wasn't enough and I actually burned my tongue on the first spoonful. The gumbo rue wasn't as thick as I would have liked and like I said it wasn't spicy or had any other distinguishing flavors. All in all I'd return to try something else on the menu in case they have another dish that they feel is their speciality.

Crawfish

Crawfish is the Best in Texas! Weekends only till Mother's Day. Pulled pork or brisket nachos are also great and burgers. Champagne Margaritas will change your life Outside covered patio is beautiful.

Tracey L.

The train that could brought on the most delicious and juiciest hamburger! Did you see the size of that burger in my photos? I almost said I ordered a single, not a double. But I got all the toppings: the crispy bacon, gooey cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and onions. One bite and the cheese would stretch with the mushrooms, bacon, and onion, holding on for dear life from your mouth to the burger as you pulled away. I had no shame eating this burger in public; a little here and there was dropping, but I just swooped it up and kept eating. Y'all, it was really a massive burger!! Now, for my side, I added the Cajun fries, and many times, I say Cajun, but regular fries magically appear. Well, not here; this was really the first time that seasoning Cajun fries appeared, and they were crispy with a nice crunch! Not a hard french fry at all, one with a nice texture and crunch. I enjoyed myself here, talking to a guy, I think, who was part of the team at Loose Caboose. He was military and shared some history with me, and the guy out front was playing some nice guitar. But I had to move on a little early. A big family came in, and I offered to give them my table so they could sit together and enjoy the place as much as I did. I'll be back soon!

3lbs of crawfish!!!

Cute little restaurant with a caboose on the outside, plenty of outdoor seating, nice attentive staff, crawfish was good, nice little place to eat in Spring, Texas

Outdoor space
Saba E.

After a long hike and paddle boarding that morning, we were wanting some food, really any food. We wandered into Old Town Spring on our way home, and spotted The Loose Caboose. Parking is a bity tricky, but there is a grassy yard where it's okay to park and not get towed. Just read the signs carefully. We both opted for messy homemade burgers and fries with a soft drink. Between us we had the Butt-Burner Burger and the Locomotive Guac-Burger. The Butt-Burner Burger had a 1/2 pound of beef with pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos, and barbecue sauce with a jalapeno bun was what my husband opted for. I can't handle that kind of spice, so I opted for the Locomotive Guac-Burger, which also had a 1/2 pound of meat with guacamole, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a regular bun. I omitted the onions and bacon. They were quick in the service, but while we waited in an unpretentious setting, we enjoyed the live music in Old Town Spring. We sat outside near giant fans, and there was even a sink with soap and paper towels to ensure your hands were clean before you ate. It wasn't crowded, but people were consistently coming and taking a seat. It was a popular place and glad we found it! Great place to throw on a feed-bag.

Dan A.

Among the fun shops and restaurants in Old Town Spring, The Loose Caboose is definitely one of my favorites. Beyond the great name, this place is extremely well run and the atmosphere is incredible. The restaurant's popularity is not surprising. The live music (recently Duaine Hatfield) is impressive and the menu items include fun county fair foods such as funnel cake, deep fried Oreos, Cheesecake and more. Beyond the deep-fried madness, they serve good BBQ and a long list of corn dogs (more tasty fried stuff). I'll try their brisket nachos on my next visit. In addition to everything else, the drink list is also noteworthy. They pour my favorite and hard-to-find local beer (ZiegenBock Amber) on draft and I can't get enough. Five stars.

Patio with live music
Joseph M.

Didn't try the food, but the beer prices are unbelievably good, $4.75 for a draft beer: amazing! Waitress was super nice, patrons are friendly, you're near a bunch of music and antique shops. Great spot for this area. The beer selection is actually pretty decent, the beer is cold, and it's a tremendous environment. Awesome place all around!

Nose lickin good!
Caroline S.

First off, they are dog friendly which is huge when you have a puppy you are working on socializing. They have water bowls for their 4-legged visitors. I had the KC dog which is basically an amazing Ruben on a hot dog - Loved it. We also tried the fries, cheese sticks and my husband got a really meaty sandwich (sorry don't remember which), all were very good! Prices are very reasonable even if you have a few beers. Location is perfect, close to everything, tons of people watching. Service is fast and friendly. Might be our new Sunday Funday hangout!

The Caboose burger with a side of fries
Jaye A.

We came on a Saturday and they had live music that definitely set the vibe; great atmosphere. We got the hot mess burger which I loved and the Caboose burger. The fries were soo fresh and crunchy but a bit pricey. The have both indoor and outdoor seating, and live music outside. However, they don't serve you, get in line inside and pay for your food and they bring it to your table. Def check this place out

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Reviews are mixed. Many enjoy the crawfish and burgers, lively atmosphere, and friendly staff. Drinks are also popular.

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I love this place! Besides being the best place to get crawfish, the staff is amazing. Everyone is so precessional and nice.

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10 years ago

Awesome atmosphere! Service is great! My only complaint would be their nachos use canned cheese. It ruins the BBQ on top.

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12 years ago

Crawfish is excellent and the staff was awesome! We will def be dining again!

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11 years ago

Cute place, clean and inviting. The food was fast and pretty good. Staff was helpful and very nice. Fun experience and great margaritas!

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The Loose Caboose a great spot in Old Town Spring. Really enjoyed the food and terrific service.

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4.6(1.4k reviews)
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Parking is limited, so I'd suggest arriving around 10 AM. We got there at 10:15 AM on a Saturday…read moreand found parking, but the lot filled up quickly. If you arrive early, be sure to grab a number from the binder on the water cooler table near the front door. The staff also walks around offering drinks while you wait, which was a nice touch. Around 10:45 AM, everyone lines up according to their number. We were #24, and it took us almost 40 minutes to reach the front and place our order. We ordered: -1 lb moist brisket -1/2 lb garlic sausage link -1.5 lbs prime beef rib (feeds 2-3 people) -CS tacos with pulled pork (comes with 2 tacos) For sides, we got the coleslaw, potato salad, mac & cheese, cobbler, and smoked beans. I really liked the smoked beans and cobbler! Everything was absolutely delicious and worth the wait. All of the meats were flavorful, juicy, and tender. The CS tacos were good, and I highly recommend getting the pulled pork to go with them. The prime beef rib was the standout for me. They only offer it on Saturdays, so definitely get it if you're there. The staff was friendly and attentive. Despite being busy, they checked on us frequently and even helped clear our table multiple times. Thanks to the incredible service, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere, I had a great start to my weekend!

I've been wanting to swing by for a visit ever since I've moved to Houston, and wow, was it worth…read moreit! The food here was the real deal and they should be proud of having earned a Michelin Star, as well as being one of the top American-style BBQ restaurants in the world (only 4 hold a Michelin Star). The people that work here are also friendly and helpful, honestly such a chill vibe, which helps you get into the right mood for some bbq. What surprised me was that I ordered the Stuffed Potato Salad on a whim and it was out of this world! Warm potato salad (taste way better than it sounds) covered in chopped briskets, queso, ranch salsa, and green onions was so comforting and so delicious, I was crying! I also ordered a 1/2 of brisket and even though I had to take it home to finish work, it remained so tender and moist even after the drive home. The crust/bark was also so flavorful without being too much and I'm glad it wasn't just a hard layer of black pepper that was hard to crunch through. I'm also not really a coleslaw type of person, but their sweet & spicy coleslaw was the best I've ever had. I wolfed that down and would definitely get it again! We all need more fiber in our diet anyway and thankfully this is a painless way to do it (unless you can't handle the touch of spice I suppose). I'd really like to come back on a Saturday morning sometime with another sucker to accompany me, because an hour drive plus an hour or two wait on line is quite a big commitment. But the beef ribs are definitely on my radar and I probably will want to try their turkey, cobbler, and mac & cheese sometime. I'm also happy to say that even though I came late on a Thursday near closing and a lot of things were sold out, they still had brisket and that's my favorite cut of meat. I'll definitely have to swing by next time I have errands around here.

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3rd Coast BBQ - Loaded baked potato with pulled pork and mac n cheese !

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4.6(171 reviews)
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Embodiment of what a Texas BBQ joint should be…read more We arrived before open and we're allowed to order and sit anyways. We were met with some of the kindest service I've received and even got complementary Lone Star's. All of the meat was amazing, especially the brisket and smoked turkey. I would highly recommend and will be returning. Quaint and obviously family owned atmosphere. Very welcoming, seating inside and out.

I finally visited and found the ordering process to be very easy. I was able to walk right to the…read morecounter to order. There is indoor seating with restrooms but it was nice outside so I opted to check that area out. There is plenty of outdoor covered seating, with a tea dispenser and fixings off to the side. The ice is in a Texas-style, wood-paneled ice box. There is also a nice wide hand wash sink and paper towels in this same area. The moist brisket was a thick mixed slice consisting of both moist and lean, maybe the cashier didn't hear me. They serve Goodstock by Nolan Ryan, which is his premium line that's either Prime or Angus, so I'm not sure which they buy here, maybe Angus. The German style sausage is a little peppery, but with paprika or cayenne, not black pepper. It was ok. The item I liked the least. It's a fine-grained sausage and smooth and just tastes generic or store bought. The cajun potato salad was interesting and good..not great. They do give you a massive amount for a single serving. It's a tad spicy due to the cayenne. The banana pudding is very interesting and definitely homemade. It has a caramel swirl and broken chocolate pieces sprinkled on the top. This was my favorite part of the meal, but it's also very sweet. The owner let me know that they smoke the bananas and the sea salt which goes on top. The background music is good here...classic country so you definitely have that Texas vibe. Last of all, I didn't really like their iced tea here. Not sure what it is. The homemade bbq sauce is passable but goes well with their meats. Next time, I definitely need to try their homemade boudain, the ribs, and the Mac and cheese.

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Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q

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4.6(71 reviews)
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The brisket was phenomenal, and the ribs can go toe to toe with the masters in the craft. The sides…read morewere just ridiculous, one of the only places I've eaten where every single side hit it out of the park. I also really wish they appreciated the attention to the dining experience more. Little things matter. paper towels at the tables, an easy-to-find tray return, and someone offering water for free or for sale. It will make for a much more enjoyable, its hot AF in houston from march through November and agua is a must. Dining experience aside definitely worth a stop if you're looking for top-tier BBQ in Houston.

Visited Rosemeyer today about 1pm, no line. I ordered the Big Boy Box. I chose Brisket and Wings…read more It came with one slice of brisket and 3 wings, potato salad, Mac n cheese and two slices of bread. It is supposed to come with a sausage link but mine was missing! That was disappointing because I was going to order a link but the guy confirmed it came with a link. So I also got 1/2 pound of brisket. And I got an order of bread pudding. BRISKET was ok, not much flavor. I guess I assumed it would smell or taste like it was smoked. I didn't try the wings but it looked like it had flavor. 1/2 pound was 3 slices of brisket. POTATO SALAD was ok, it was like mashed potato salad or like a mousse. MAC N CHEESE was ok. It was shells and cheddar cheese, that's all I tasted. But the kid ate it, no comments. BREAD PUDDING was $5. And all you get is a condiment full. It was like a dough ball soaked in sauce and candied pecans. If you go, recommend ordering small portion to try. I ordered this about for dinner for 2 adults and a kid.

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Friends ordered huge barbecue sandwiches and I always get the chicken fried steak!…read more The chicken fried steak here is good, but at Kilken's Steakhiyse it was amazing. And the mashed potatoes and green beans were freshly made and fresh veggies! At Killen's barbecue the chicken fried steak has never been juicy, but maybe the chicken fried chicken was! The mashed potatoes snd green beans are mediocre. However, be certain to sample the nice selection of sauces. They are tangy and delicious! Good, but I tasted dishes at Killen's steakhouse before they closed. Too bad. The juicy sandwiches are piked high, sweet if you are a sandwich person, you will love this place.

I came in on a Sunday at 12:45 and they weren't busy. I ordered a 1/2 fatty brisket and .4 pound…read moreribs. They put it in a to go box, probably because they didn't think I'd finish it and they were right. Lol The brisket was excellent. Juicy, flavorful and I was surprised that the burnt bark parts weren't completely dried out. The ribs were tasty as well with a sweet, black pepper blend and they almost fell off the bone. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. The only slight complaint I have is that the music was a tinge loud but I was sitting in a corner. This wasn't enough for me to take their any of their 5 star rating away though!

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Three meat platter with two sides - a bargain at $23

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