I had this at the rodeo after waiting in a super long line for it. Line was long but the service was quick. It was pretty decent and rodeo priced. I always had it saved on my favorites and kept it because I knew I would want to go to get the real experience of the location. I finally made the trek over to the actual location and they did NOT disappoint. They're not open everyday. I got here and the line was pretty long. The line was long, but they are literally making plates to order and really fast. Impressively fast. The brisket was a little over cooked, but the chopped brisket, ribs , sausage, potato , potato salad and green beans all were fire. Hence the review still getting 5 stars. The ribs were tender. Fell off the bone. Even at the moment I don't know why that potato was so big, but who am I to question such delicious foods. A note for me mainly and anyone else who enjoys sauce get the sauce on the food and some on the side. Or make sure you get extra on the side. In comparison to my meat portion I needed way more sauce. Maybe 2 cups instead of one. I didn't get sauce on my food. The customer service was good, the guys were helpful and made the food so fast. Definitely worth the trek over here. Thank you Triple J read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Triple J potato - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Meat- 4- great flavor but dry. I had brisket and ribs. Ribs were not fall off the bone and the brisket had no moisture. Potato salad- 4.5- wish it had a little more texture. Green beans- 2- if you like onions you'll rate it higher. Had a very strong onion flavor. I couldn't eat them. Customer service- 5! Wait- 4.5- line may look long when you arrive but moves pretty quick I love the ambiance, nostalgia and customer service. Just wish the food had a little more moisture above all else. read more

Landed in Houston and wanted something near our airbnb! So glad this place was close by. They stay having a line! Yet the line moves pretty well! Gotten the Big J' baked potato that has brisket, sausage, rib, bbq sauce (optional), cheese, chives and sour cream packet. Everything was cooked perfectly and flavorful. We gotten the fruit punch and watermelon lemonade. Good but too sweet for our liking. Then the cake was just a great sweet ending! Definitely recommended!! read more

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Might be a line but come early if you want the ribs. Always great. Food is good. Deserts are great. Lines are long. Get comfortable.

After getting BBQ recommendations from the locals, we set out to dine at Triple J's. We arrived minutes before they opened and there was already a line out to the parking lot (always a good sign). The staff runs the restaurant like a well oiled machine which we loved. If you did do not preorder, you get in line, give the staff your order, meal is plated and you end up at the cashier...genius! We ordered the three meat combo, beans, green beans and added dirty rice, potato salad, boudin (regular and seafood), strawberry crunch cake and peach cobbler. Ribs were tender and seasoned well, tri tip had a light smokiness which was good, sausage was sausage. Green beans had BBQ meat in them. We are used to pork or smoked meat in green beans. Not the best combo for us but the green beans had a nice texture. Beans were good, potato salad was on point (right amount of mustard), dirty rice was on the dry side and bland. Both the regular and seafood boudin were bland so we didn't finish them. Hubby enjoyed the strawberry cake and the cobbler was delicious. read more

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Ohhhh lawwwddddd !!! Take all my money and honey I am not counting any calories today. We found this on Yelp and made sure to set an alarm to ensure we got here with time to spare. They close at 6 and when we arrived around 4:45, the line was wrapped around ! It's an older establishment with lots of memorabilia on the walls through out. There is inside seating but very limited compared to the amount of traffic coming inside. Service : it was like a bunch of my uncles and cousins serving us. They were personable and patient for the amount of people they had to serve quickly. There was a little situation due to confusion from a customer in front of me so as a woman, I was glad to assist as they tried their best to accommodate the lady ( good job fellas !) Now let's talk about this food yall ! Lawd have mercy it was like being at my grandmas house good !!! BBQ rib dinner with their special sauce ( omg ) and potato salad and baked beans. When I tell you my diet flew out the window! I finished everything on my plate and got a side of warm peach cobbler for later. Do not overlook this spot, it's a must go for sure when in Houston. It was about a 30 min drive from downtown Houston and so worth it. Best BBQ I've had and I love me some BBQ honey ! read more

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This is what dreams were made of. With loaded potatoes, I expect that some elements might lack such as the tenderness or flavor of the meat since it will be smothered in toppings anyway. That is not the case here! Everything on top was just enough to make me want a little more. This food is enough for two generous servings, which I'm loving in this era of sticker shock casual dining. The man taking my order was exceptionally kind when I was a tad indecisive. He knew the menu well and I could tell based off the way he recalled some items that he genuinely loved the food and could stand behind it. Love it. Will make the drive always or see them at the rodeo. read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Triple J baked potato - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here with my family on a Saturday afternoon during Juneteenth weekend. The vibe is certainly relaxed country. Seems to have a large following of customers and regulars. Service- The line starts outside, and winds its way inside. Most of the folks were there to order and take away. It took maybe an hour to get through the line and get food. Once we were at the front though, there were several staff on the line expediting and the ordering to the check out process was pretty fast. We decided to stay and eat inside. There are 2 areas to eat. One area has a few picnic style tables. Food- we were pretty hungry so we ordered alot. 1 lb of ribs/sausage/ brisket each. Plus baked beans, potatoe salad. The ribs were yum, and I am not a rib girly. The sausage was great. The brisket was aight. Overall solid, no frills BBQ spot. Love supporting black owned businesses. read more

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Now wa.....................................it a minute!!! I had an unbelievable food experience. I stopped by on a Friday afternoon. I am shocked! Blown away in denial. Not my favorite BBQ for several years. Typical long line as usual. I stepped towards the restroom, but another patron said( O' you do not want to go in there). They only have one restroom...... for patrons. UHMmmmmm, that was my first and last attempt to use their restroom. It is always too packed for one restroom. The all men workers do not care and or do not take time to clean the restroom. Now I ordered- a Rib sandwich and two mild Boudin links, paid and drove home. Let me tell you, the rib sandwich had one slice of bread. \^^/ The ribs were very short and small as hell. Not even enough to make a sandwich. The ribs and way too much black pepper, I could not eat it. Then my two boudin links stuffing, were entirely mush. It was inedible too. They have always been consistent with the food. I waisted time and money for inedible foods. Triple J's WOW, such a letdown. I was in denial two days. I am not sure if I will return. }:{ read more

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The smell of the bbq and the line that was almost out of the door promised delicious food. But, our high hopes weren't met. We ordered rib platters with potato salad, baked beans and green beans. Portions sizes were nice and the ribs were tender, for the most part, but they were a bit too salty. The rib sauce was very good. Green beans, again, a bit heavy on the salt. The baked beans and potato salad were good-liked the tang of the salad. We ate in one of the sitting areas and the counter needed to be wiped down properly. Plenty of sauce available from a pump-your-own beer cooler type dispenser. About a ten minute wait to order-but the line moved fairly quickly. We were glad to experience Texas bbq, but would not rush back here. read more

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Best BBQ I've had. I thought I was smart to visit at 11 am BUT there was already a line so that was a great sign. The ribs were scrumptious, fries hit, bbq sauce was wonderful. Also, the lemonade was perrrrrrfect - Not too sugary or watered down, just right. Everyone here was friendly, from the customers to the servers. Although the line was long, the wait wasn't long. There's a lot of bbq in Houston but folks over here highly appreciate triple j's and I'm glad they did. And forgive my photos, I didn't realize how dirty my phone case was I'll be back !! read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was our second time here and I wanted to make sure I gave it a chance since its always so packed. I ordered the two way ribs very tender the sliced brisketr was how I emembered it the first time a little too over smoked for my liking ,the potatoe salad is sweet and the beans were seasoned well. You definitely get what you pay for they are not stingy at all with porpotions. The ambiance Inside the establishment makes you feel like your in someone's home they have alot of family pitchures and very personal to them (I enjoyed that). Overall a great experience and pretty decent food. I like that they added the outside patio area. read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Outside area to eat - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Definitely a most if you're in the mood for BBQ in North Houston and worth the drive from anywhere. Meats or cooked/smoked to perfection. Brisket is moist and delicious. The homemade beef sausage is SO good.. this is our 2nd time here and Definitely will not be our last. My only minus is the potato salad.. its a bit too sweet for my taste. And not having Mac&Cheese.. read more

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I visited Triple J's Smokehouse for the first and last time this week. The barbecue was very disappointing considering they came highly recommended. I've been searching for good bbq spot and this ain't it. I tried the ribs, boudin, and brisket which were all terrible for the price. Especially the brisket becase it was tasteless and dried out. Sadly, this was the one of the worst barbecue restaurant experiences that I've had and if I didn't live so far from them I would of brought it back. Total waste of my time and money. read more

I had been watching on Instagram for a while now and purposed in my heart on my next visit home I was going to be sure to go try it out. I arrived around 10:45 am and they open up at 11am... there were about maybe 10 good people in line already. Once they open up they are friendly and move the line pretty quickly. I ordered 2 brisket sandwiches, 1 brisket plate and 1 brisket potato for me and my sister and nieces. I failed to get a picture of it all because everyone dug in immediately but I must share that it's delicious and flavorful... everything we had including the potato salad and beans. (You know not everyone makes a good potato salad) Another thing worth mentioning is the portions are ample! To me any one entree was enough for 3 adults to eat off. Well worth the money and time and even wait if you are a BBQ brisket lover! read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Baked potato with Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were given this recommendation from a young lady that worked at the hotel. We were in Texas visiting from California, she said they have some really good food. We arrived at the establishment, the line was super long, which was a good sign. We waited in line 60 mins outside only to wait another 30 mins inside. My husband and I both ordered the triple j special and my niece ordered some kinda potato. We thought that we would be able to eat there, but we took the 35 min ride back to the hotel. "man Houston is big. We had a microwave in the room so we could warm our food up. The food looked delicious, presentation was good. The beans were out of this world, cooked to perfection. The brisket was perfectly cooked. The sausage was extremely salty, as were the green beans which I really wanted to like, like I really wanted to like. Anyway, the ribs were very tender. The barbecue sauce was super sweet, not really what I was looking for. Would I recommend this place? I would certainly say it's a bucket list place. read more

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Bbq done right!!! Local favorite line out the door around the block too... once inside I thought cool time to order no, be prepared to be in a line inside a line. But be patient line goes pretty quickly and worth the wait!!! Amazing customer service hands down the best so far and will definitely come back here when in HOUSTON. They have an inside seating and outside patio dining but mainly expect it to be a to-go order just learned you can call in an order which is nice when you don't wait to wait in line. Upon entering grab your bbq sauce to go don't forget the napkins like us and of course your utensils. Enjoyed the J's special dinner comes with 3 meat of ribs about 3 ribs brisket and sausage and two sides & 2 bread slices. fries are extra. But it's homemade fries not your store bought kind. Also ordered a spicy boudin sausage. Don't FORGET your homemade desserts the peace cobbler a MUST!!! Man was the flavor on point and enough crust in there and was still freshly piping hot only way to eat it! Our family ordered the local favorite loaded baked potato worth it!!! Great mom and pop local bbq stop by!!! read more

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Locals rave about this gem. The line can seem long but they move quickly, so don't be deterred. Insanely large portions, an extensive menu and bbq that will blow your mind. We basically ordered one of everything lol pork sausage, beef sausage, brisket, ribs, big j baked potato, baked beans & green beans. Everything was phenomenal & all the meats came with slices of white bread. The green beans have huge chunks of brisket, like enough to be a meal of its own. The ribs are succulent, the bbq sauces are so well balanced, the brisket is smoked & so, so juicy. Both types of sausages were juicy but I liked the texture of the pork one slightly more. The baked potato made my jaw drop--topped with a rib, pork sausage & chopped brisket. Another item that's honestly a meal on its own. Patio & indoor seating are available but a lot of people did takeout orders. It's casual. We went on a Saturday & waited in line for about 30 minutes. They have a drink station so you can easily get refills. The hospitality & food are both great. This spot is one of kind with well made southern bbq. read more

OMG! The best BBQ on the NE side of town if not in Houston. Very busy place but lines do go quickly. Loud, casual ambiance with BBQ smoke and lots of air circulating the area. Great portions for the prices. Seems high but worth it. I definitely recommend this place in the hood. Lots of seating if you want to eat in. They have some outdoor seating as well. Small parking lot. I really can't complain about anything and as far as the bad comments, I don't think it's possible because everything is fresh, hot, and goes quickly. They are constantly cleaning the eating areas and making sure everything is clean. You have to try the delicious cakes too... they are so good. Come visit and enjoy! read more

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I had to wait to write this review to make sure I wasn't gassing this place. And since they give enough food to last you 3 days I had the chance to think. And the food is just as GREAT 2 days later! I got the Big J baked potato and peach cobbler and they were both amazing. The amount of brisket on that potato was insane! And there wasn't a single dry thing on that plate from the 3 meats to the potato itself. We sat inside and I'm so glad we did because the staff was very inviting and engaged with us. I will definitely be back! My waistline won't like it but I sure will! read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Big J Potato and peach cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Looking for authentic BBQ reminding you of uncle's cooking?! Go here now! The line is usually long, but moves FAST. NOT much seating but you'll want to take it to go anyway so that you can enjoy it at home. Nothing fancy about the inside but I'm ok with that. The ribs were falling off the bone. The baked potato was huge and stuffed to the max. Brisket was melt in your mouth good. read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Big J Baked Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered the Triple J's special with Baked Beans and French Fries. The Ribs were perfect. The Sausage had that crunch/pop when you bite into it. The Brisket was flavorful. The BBQ sauce mixed perfectly with all the meats. The Baked Beans remind me of my grandmother's. If only the Fries were Crinkle Cut. I see why this is the top rated BBQ spot in Houston. A must go for BBQ. Just want to get there before 5pm on Tuesday thru Saturday. The service was great. They got people in and out even though there was a nice line wrapped around inside. They have plenty of memorabilia inside making it feel like home with family. read more

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Closed in the middle of the day on a Saturday is ridiculous. No notice of closing online or when called. Triple Js you owe me some gas money

Amazing BBQ Sandwich! Triple J's rib and brisket sandwich is next-level good. The ribs are tender, the brisket is juicy and smoky, and the flavor combo is unbeatable. Big portions, bold taste, this is real Texas BBQ done right. Highly recommended! read more

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I was in Houston for work, I told my friend I need to have BBQ there, they treated me for lunch, I am not sure what they ordered but when I opened the box it was full of meat. The portion was big, the ribs and sausage was good, but not as good as pinkerston, I like the sausage and the brisket. Overall it was fine but I think it need more flavor vs quantity. I don't know what the place looks like since this was a take out order. read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Ribs, Sausage, Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

We're from Kansas City, MO home of the best BBQ! While in Houston the owner of the Breakfast Klub said they have the best bbq and to try this location. It was a loooong drive from where we were staying in Katy, TX but we wanted to try it out. It was a small establishment, and you can easily be fooled because the parking lot wasn't very big (but we realized there was a small parking area behind the building). We arrive a little before 4pm and there was a line. The set up is kind of awkwards as the buffet where you place your order is right when you open the door, then you have to squeeze through the line to get to the back of the line. It's like going through a cafeteria line as you can see the food through the glass when ordering and as they prepare it. I will admit it all looked good and it smelled good as well. I prefer to eat my food at the restaurant, but we drove back to the hotel because we knew the traffic was going to get bad. Between the two of us we were able to try the ribs, brisket, burnt ends, chicken, beans, potato salad. We enjoyed it but I still prefer KC bbq but we all know everyone have the preferences. I will say if we are ever in Houston again, I would get it again. read more

This was the absolute best food and BBQ I've ever had! Affordable and delicious! The wait is crazy! But it's worth the wait! I waited about an hour start to finish. Maybe a little more. I got a big J baked potato (I think that's what it's called), potato salad, greens beans, cake and a drink. Omg, I've never had anything like it, if I could eat it everyday I would!!! read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was AMAZING. Very well seasoned, great customer service and the perfect location. It gets crowded so get there early. I got the chicken with 2 sides. The place is a total vibe and I highly recommend. read more

Food is always good! Consistent in presentation and taste. The line may scare you, but it moves quickly. Customer service is excellent. read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing. Stopped here after flying into Houston and just wanted to find good bbq. What we found here blew our minds. My friend got the brisket and I got sausage but we shared and it was all so damn good. Everything was great on its own but the sauce definitely elevates it. Too many places the sauce is used to cover for bad seasoning, but that is not the case here. The baked beans and seasoned green beans I got were also great but the other standout was the peach cobbler. My biggest regret is that I was too full to eat more of the cobbler, and had meeting to get too so I couldn't really take it with me. The staff there were all business, but helpful for us newbies, and take their food seriously. I really liked the addition of all the pictures of locals on the walls along with their graduation announcements and other achievements. Definitely added to the short list of places to come back to whenever I'm in the Houston area read more

I want to say keep up the good cooking. The food was very, very good. The taste was very good.

After all the hype I've heard over the years, I finally decided to trek to Triple J's from Cypress while I was home for the Christmas holiday. Most of y'all were probably still eating leftovers so that's why I was able to pull up and find a spot right in front. No line out the door but one on the inside. Roughly 10-12 ppl ahead of me. Not bad from what I've heard. The restaurant is very small but they do offer a little room to eat inside if you so desire. I think most ppl probably are take and go here cause it was empty the whole time. In terms of service, the guy taking the order and plating the meat was just ok. The guy assembling the rest of the plate was friendlier but the man at the register was the friendliest! I was disappointed I didn't see any cobbler for purchasing. I asked him about it and he said hold on, let me see if I have some in the back. He didn't but I really appreciated the gesture nonetheless. Now the food: I ordered the J's three meat special which came with brisket, sausage and ribs. I saw negative reviews on the Mac & cheese and literally no one was ordering it as I was in line but I still wanted to taste it. Ordered green beans as my 2nd side. It was a no for me dawg on almost all of that food. And I ate it minutes later since I wasn't going home right away. The mac & cheese, yeah reviews confirmed. The seasonings aren't typical, I kind of like a little pepper on my mac so that wasn't the issue. It didn't taste that cheesy either. My green beans were mush, completely overcooked and devoid of texture. Now the meats: they didn't taste all that smoky. The brisket had no real smoke ring on most of the slices. The sausage was ok but missing that good pit taste. The 2 ribs that came in the special redeemed them, best meat on the plate, tender to eat. The BBQ sauce needs work so it didn't help the meats at all. I almost got the boudin and crackers but I didn't want to do too much since again, I wasn't going home. It actually looked pretty smoked. They advertise happy hour specials on the marquee, if you're in the area, I'd recommend trying this place out for yourself. Maybe the back to work after Xmas mood affected the food. read more

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Take out Dinner | $ 20-30 Made it in time before closing. The line left quickly. We had special J. Parts are sufficient for 2 people. We will definitely try burgers and ripe potatoes. read more

Let me start off by saying love go to Triple Js Smokehouse The quality of the food is slipping today I got the 2 meat plate ribs and sausage with the bake beans (they tasted like they had been put in microwave) excessive liquid with brown sugar stirred in The sausage did not taste as usual clearly they have switched to a cheaper brand it didn't even look the same I hope they will do better I've been a customer for years and I will be back read more

The place is small with a very small area to sit and eat. Now while this is an option, most do not. Soon as you walk in you will be met with a line that wraps around the inside of the establishment. While in line there are coolers filled with BBQ sauce and to go dishes to load yourself up as they will not do this for you. It took 40 minutes for me to get to counter and order and while I wasn't feeling the wait, I'm glad I stayed. The food is definitely worth it. Texas seems to know how to get BBQ right. The brisket was smoked perfectly and basically fell apart in my mouth. The ribs was just okay, I was honestly a little let down but hey. The greens beans were so good! They took their time with them. The baked beans did not disappoint either. That slice of bread did not go to waste either, I soaked up the grease and sauce and slab me some pieces of brisket on it. The juice was good, maybe a little too good, it was gone within 10 seconds. I highly recommend coming here if you're in Houston and want to try BBQ. There's plenty of places but not like this. Trust the wait is worth it. read more

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This is my go to even during Rodeo season! The chopped brisket sandwich is fantastic. Unfortunately I haven't tried any other items to review. But I can imagine they're just as good! read more

Man! Good Portions, Good prices, Great History, Good Food! They had plenty of parking and they are professionals at serving fast paced so you have to be on it and know what you want, great service! I had to rewarm my chopped beef once I got home because it was sitting but once I did that the food was good, they sausages are amazing and they have boudain which I plan to try next. For dessert I had the peach cobbler which was hot wrapped up good and fresh! The ambience spoke when you walked in and reminded me that home is where the bbq is...lol! read more

I love this place!! The smoked boudin is THE best, and the Triple J bake potato is soooo good! It has beef, links and ribs. I ate on it for two days!! read more

Please don't judge a book by its cover, and don't walk away if the line appears to be long. The food here is worth it!! The brisket is so tender that it can be sliced with a fork and the ribs are just as tender and smokey. Triple J's Smokehouse is primarily takeout, but there is a small area to sit and dig in if you just can't wait to take a taste. Put Triple J's on your list to visit the next time you are in Houston and want some down-home good BBQ. You will feel the love with every bite!! read more

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When you go here you have to expect to wait at least an hour on the weekends but it's well worth it. They have limited seating and parking as well. This place is an institution in the houston area. All of the meat is smoked but very very tender and flavorful. This was probably the BEST barbecue I've had. I ordered the J's special: ribs, sausage and brisket. You can literally eat them without sauce. , that's just how good they are. This is the tenderest brisket I've ever had. The sauce is made in house and compliments without competing. The sides I got were: potato salad and baked beans. The sides also were amazing. If you're in the Houston area you must stop and check them out! read more

Triple J's Smokehouse - J's special (ribs, sausage & brisket) - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas