We really enjoy our visits to Mouts. The brisket is perfection. I like mine sliced on the thick…read moreside and that's how they do things here. It's so tender. Good bark. Tasty seasoning. They have a great selection of sides (bbq beans, Mac and cheese, cobbler, coleslaw) and I try to pick something different each time. The green beans are a favorite. Usually, pulled pork is my go to BBQ meat, and it's good here. The brisket just outshines everything. They've recently started serving breakfast croissants (which look amazing) but we haven't tried those yet. They serve breakfast until 9am -- I'm retired, it's a 30 minute drive, and my coffee hasn't usually kicked in that early. Maybe one day I will set my alarm to make a point of trying breakfast. But meantime, you really can't go wrong here with the meats. Frankly, I'd probably be happy to just order up a pound of moist brisket and call it a day. They do bake their own bread. They serve cafeteria style and there's plenty of room inside and out for all your friends and family. Friendly atmosphere, clean, courteous staff. They've got it going on here.

The brisket was very tender & tasty. The sausage had great flavor and the Mac n cheese with brisket…read morewas very good. We took our food to go. They have reusable, microwaveable containers rather than styrofoam boxes. There was so much food in our order, we had plenty for a snack the next day.

I've stopped here 3 times for lunch in the last year and I've only ordered the sliced brisket…read moresandwich but it was excellent all three times. Good seasoning, nice smoked flavor and very generous portion.

Maybe the best brisket we have ever had. Baked beans and potato salad equally good. Staff very…read morefriendly and efficient. It was a great experience considering we got carry out and we were there for such a short time.

My husband and I tried Tony's BBQ on our drive home to Louisiana…read more The place was clean and plenty of parking. The inside had lots of places to sit and even had a cd jukebox. You were greeted by super friendly people that explained everything and helped us make a decision on what to eat. My husband and I both had the three meat combo, which, came with the choice of three meats, two sides and a drink. I choose the ribs, sausage, and brisket with green beans and ranch potatoes. The ribs and sausage were very yummy! The brisket was good but a little dry. The ranch potatoes were cold and definitely needed more seasoning but were ok. I was not a fan of the green beans, they were very bland. I got the bbq sauce on the side and it was tangy and good. My husband ordered the chicken, sausage, and brisket with the cream corn and green beans. He liked all the 3 meats and LOVED the cream corn. He said the green beans needed some help. The total for the two of us was about $45. We would definitely eat here again and would recommend it to everyone.

Wonderful BBQ place, apparently well known by the locals and it's always a great sign. Picked 3…read moreitem meal and a BBQ baked spud. The BBQ spud was great, totally recommend it. Brisket was a bit dry but didn't have useless burnt ends/barks you'd see elsewhere. Sausage and ribs were both pretty good. Best of all none of the items were salty, which is a blessing for blood pressure. Iced tea is pretty great and highly recommend it.

Great brisket! Great fried pies!…read moreFriendly staff and best bbq brisket ever. Good food!

Excellent bbq ! Cool place as this is an old gas station turned into bbq joint. Sad there was…read moreno beer or alcohol . We got the 3 meat plate which came with 2 sides , then got a large Mac and cheese, we ended up eating it for 2 meals there was so much food lol. The brisket was just ok, but the sausage and ribs were on point , the jambalaya side was amazing , the Mac and cheese was good ! And the potato salad was standard potato salad The only thing disappointing was the lady working the register appeared grumpy and not very friendly. Maybe we caught her on a bad day , but the guy that brought our food out to us was friendly and brought us back extra plates and pickles. I would totally 100% come back here again

Stepping into this barbecue joint, a recipient of the prestigious Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ award,…read moreyou immediately get a sense that you're in for a treat. The atmosphere is inviting, with a clean and well-decorated interior, plenty of seating, and a friendly staff. But the real test is the food, and this place truly delivers on its reputation for solid Texas barbecue. The brisket was everything you want it to be: juicy and flavorful with a well-developed bark. It had a classic, hearty taste that made for a great main course. The pork spare ribs also had a great, flavorful bark, but they were a little on the tough side. They weren't the fall-off-the-bone tender ribs you might crave. The absolute star of the show, however, was the jalapeño and cheddar sausage. This homemade, double-grind sausage was perfectly seasoned and had a great blend of cheese and jalapeño mixed in. The casing had the perfect snap and was top-notch. The sides were equally impressive. The Maque-Choux (like a Cajun street corn) had a delightful char on the corn kernels and a perfect level of spice with a hint of red pepper. The pit beans were a classic, complementary side that made you feel like you were eating around a campfire, especially with the addition of some tender brisket mixed in. Not shown in the picture, the boudin cornbread was a delicious and unique surprise, filled with brisket, rice, and jalapeños. Overall, this is a spot I would highly recommend for anyone looking for an authentic and high-quality Texas barbecue experience.

12:40pm. First time i walked it was nice and clean. Pretty busy. I wanted pulled pork. They were…read moreout but I ordered chopped Brisket sandwich, with side. Potato salad for $18. But was charged an extra $5 my side My husband order the Trinity special for $25 With beans but they were out. He got the Mac and cheese charged another $5. But what was frustrating to me the cashier wasn't much attention to us. We had to repeat everything constantly

While in Texas, we had to stop by at a BBQ spot and after some research on insta and chat gpt, we…read morecame to the conclusion that Pinkerton's is where it's at. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The pork ribs were the star of the show. So tender, fall off the bone deliciousness. Pair it with the hot sauce that they have on the side and it was chefs kiss! The best ribs I've ever had. The brisket on the other hand was a little dry and I wish it had more flavor, but the sauce made up for it. We also got the Mac n cheese with brisket on top. They really did not skimp out on the brisket. It was very delicious and the Mac n cheese was perfectly creamy and decadent. They also pickles, pickled jalapeño, and onions on the side which really cut the fat from the meat. The coleslaw that we got was okay though. Overall, it was a great experience. All the employees were nice and patient with us since it was our first time here and we had some questions. The vibes were definitely there. Will def stop by here if we ever go to Texas again!!

Barbecue that's worth the wait. Pinkerton's barbecue seems…read moreto always have a line as other reviews mentioned. On a beautiful weather worthy day like today it was worth waiting for. I'm a boudin lover at heart so that's a no brained for me. The smoky boudin link ($8) was cooked to perfection, you know the ones you can eat and the casing snaps with crispness as you bite into it. Rice still has its moist and perfect texture as well. Kam ordered the extra lean brisket sandwich ($15) that's served on jalapeño biscuit buns which he seemed to really enjoy We order side to share, just try. Bacon Mac& cheese. ($6, large) Which is really creamy and cheesy. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The only flaw was the bacon fat I bit into which was a large pieces (yuck) someone who's a texture girl I would be skeptical to order it again. Is perfect alone/ without the bacon. The potato salad ($4 small) was a good cool balance. The jambalaya wasn't much of what I expected, rice a tad overcooked for my liking. I'd prefer either the Mac n cheese or potato salad. We usually don't eat pork ribs, but the appearance was too beautiful not to try. I was happy to hear that Pinkerton do sell them by singles for guest who just want to try them for taste, like us. They were fall off the bone great. No military discount offered at this time. This is the original location The line is for dine in, and take out. I do look forward to returning for the brisket sandwich and boudin link.

The chopped beef sandwich is amazing!! It's a very warm and welcoming environment. 5 stars easily.read more

Texas is known for it's BBQ, and this place takes the top of chain. It has an awesome taste and…read morevery reasonable for the portions you get! If you are in the area, it's a MUST TRY. you'll love it!! Just wish they were open on weekends! Truly the best bbq i've had!!

Bar-A-BBQ earns its spot on the "Top 50 Texas Monthly BBQ" list. The moment we walked in, the staff…read morewas incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, happy to discuss barbecue craft and recommendations. Their expertise and passion were evident, which made the experience even better. The brisket was excellent--very moist with a great bark, good flavor, and a satisfying pull. But if you only get one thing, make it the brisket burnt ends. They were absolutely awesome and I highly recommend them. The ribs were a bit too hammy for my personal taste, but that's a preference issue, as I prefer baby back ribs over the spare ribs they served. I tried two of their house-made sausages. The standard house sausage was pretty good, but the jalapeño and cheddar version was even better, adding a great kick of cheese and spice to their basic recipe. The sides were just as impressive as the meat. The dirty rice had some spice and was elevated with delicious shredded brisket mixed in. The cheesy tater casserole was fantastic--very cheesy with a nice peppery flavor and a great texture from the potatoes. For dessert, the cornbread bread pudding was an excellent choice. It was a gooey, decadent dessert with a perfect balance of cornbread and chocolate chips. We also grabbed a tallow chocolate chip cookie to go, saving it to savor later. Overall, this place is the real deal. From the knowledgeable staff to the top-tier brisket and sides, it's clear why they're so highly acclaimed. Very affordable as well!

We chose BAR A barbecue after carefully looking for what we hoped would be the BEST in the Houston…read morearea. We saw some great options ( Truth, Triple J, Killen's, and Brisket & Rice were all in the running, and we didn't try any of those so can't say on them). This was a thought out choice and I was super excited to try them! Being a family run operation was really awesome to me as well. First the good to great: the staff was super nice and helpful. The brisket was ah-mazing. Not too Smokey but cooked very tender and delicious! The barbecue sauce was on point. Sauces tend to range from too thin to too thick, too sweet to too spicy but Bar A's hit the bulls eye! Not too thin, not too sweet...I really enjoyed the brisket! Walking up, the smells were incredible! A nice outdoor spot to eat (it was a very mild day and just beautiful out..but I digress). Also, the Mac and Cheese...oh my!! Some of the best I've ever had! The downside: We drove an hour and a half especially to eat here...it was our primary reason for heading up to Montgomery! Getting there around 3pm, you would figure is a sweet spot for a restaurant open from like 11-6 on a Friday. When we went to order as we're trying to figure out the plate we want, you know, 2 meats or 3 meats ...sides, yum, as you're drooling, we were going for the TRINITY Plate. Brisket, rib and sausage...a nice cross section. Nope, we can't do a TRINITY. we only have brisket and turkey left. I know a lot of people love turkey. I'm not one of them and my heart was set on Beef. So now we're on a 1 meat and two sides track I guess. Ok, can we do brisket on the one meat? "Sure I can do that" was the cheery reply. So we got two plates brisket, and I asked could you make that moist cut brisket (my favorite, while my wife always prefers the lean). "Nope, sorry, we're all out of moist brisket". Ok, so one plate with cheesy potato casserole (doesn't that just sound amazing?) and Mac & cheese and one plate With cheesy potato casserole and pinto beans, that way we can get more great tastes and share, right? Oh, and bread, pickles, onions and jalapeños. (The bread is Martins and is always amazing if you know what I'm talking about...I think it's potato roll bread?). Got our plates and start to pay...two $20 plates and no drinks, just water. Over $50! Hmmm, well, the one meat tray with brisket has a $4 up charge. Hmmm. Sat down and got to chowing down! Here's where disappointment sets in. As I said, brisket and sauce was on point. The onions are maybe slightly pickled, not sure, but also very good. The meat, was 3 slices of brisket...4 would have been a sweet spot but eh, 3. The sides. Cheesy potato casserole had the texture of rice...I kept thinking it was rice as I ate it. It had some spice to it but very little flavor. Very disappointing. Mac & cheese--ah-mazing! Pinto beans were like a salt-a-holics take on ranch style beans. Not good. Almost not edible. But I was hungry. I put some sauce on the potato casserole and made it taste ok...still couldn't get Over the rice texture (I'm not saying it had rice, but just had the texture of a rice pilaf ). Two pieces of great bread rounded it out! So overall, disappointed that there wasn't more to choose (ribs, moist brisket, sausage) and I get it, They make so much and sell out then that's good business for them. To the customer who drove and hour and a half to eat there, not so good business. The sides were 1 for 3 in the good to great category and worst of all, after spending $50+ on lunch for 2, I was still hungry. I wouldn't have expected that for sure. I couldn't decide between 3 or 4 star but my missing stars shake out like this: 1 went because of availability and then ultimately being up charged for what was left. And 1 went for disappointing 2 out of 3 sides and portion size/value. Sorry, we didn't take any photos of the food.

My wife, daughter, son-in-law, and I were staying near the Rice campus on a Saturday in early May,…read morewaiting for graduation ceremonies later that day. My wife and I had had a great experience at the Pit Room previously, so brought the rest of my family here to experience. I found the food to continue to be really good, especially the fatty brisket. Stopped by around 11 am, and there was still parking in the dedicated surface lot next to the building. The smell of bbq wasn't as prevalent as last time. Once walking in, you stand in line to first order your meat...which is immediately sliced in front of you. You then move further along to ask for your sides, including as many slices of plain white bread as you want. My daughter treated us this time, so didn't record prices, but thought it was reasonable. I liked the sliced brisket a lot, along with the side of elote corn and mac n cheese. The free toppings bar had the various pickled vegetables that really cut through the fattiness of the meat. Drinks were all self serve, with a water station and soda fountain. Probably ordered a bit less than expected for 4 people, but was happy that there were no left overs, and left not completely stuffed, since we had a long day ahead of us. By the time we left a little after noon, there was both a wait for tables and parking. We had come at the right time.

My uber driver told me I chose well for my Houston bbq experience when I was heading to the…read morerestaurant, and I did indeed have a delicious meal. Got the one meat lunch platter which came with two sides. I chose the brisket, mac n cheese, and cole slaw. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the bbq sauce was one of the best I've had. The sides were just ok, and I wouldn't recommend the mac n cheese (too meh). I liked the pickle station they had. Counter service with tables both inside and outside. All the employees were quick but friendly.

Happens to be driving around this town and I ask around what was a good BBQ place and someone…read morerecommends Dukes!! I got the E meats Dinner ! It was great flavor and a huge plate... I totally recommend this family owned business. The owner told me that they been in business for over 37 years! Keep up the nice environment and welcoming customers services.

This was pretty good! I had a two meat plate with brisket and links. I also tried a link of their…read moresmoked boudin. I thought the boudin was a bit expensive ( I think it was $9.00), but it was a huge link and was very good. The beef and link were good as were the beans and potato salad. There were no options on the sides, but both were good.