Fainmous BBQ

Small family business offering a simple BBQ sandwich menu. Sandwiches come with fries and a drink. The prices are very affordable and the sandwich tastes great and the fries are well seasoned and crispy. The owners are very friendly and provide good service. The interior is simple with enough seating. Parking is a bit of an issue due to the lot being used by many other businesses.

I’ve got to give a 1 star for now. I drove 25 minutes one way to try their food. The hours online said open from 11-9 today. I’m here and it’s 1:50pm and the lights are off and the door is locked. No one is inside. There is not a note or sign on the door and the phone number listed is disconnected. Maybe they’re out of business. If not, it just takes a few minutes to update your hours on google. At the very least have a working phone number. I saw this place on TikTok via a creator named Nakia and had planned to do my own review today. I’m not sure if I will be back or not. I’ve wasted my time, my gas and I’m still hungry. Update: While I was sitting here two guys drove up and pulled on the door too. So in less than 30 minutes that’s at least 3 people who wasted time and effort while trying to support this business on today.

It’s honestly frustrating coming here. Every other day they are closed. I try to support black owned businesses, but it’s really hard when they don’t even respect their customers times, There’s people traveling from all over Houston to enjoy your food, the least you can do is have ACTUAL operating hours. Your business will never be successful if you can’t even operate on the times that YOU set. Editing : because I just witnessed two other customers try to visit. Do not come here unless you are for sure they will be open.

So delicious! Went for the first time and will definitely be back. The fries were amazing—the seasoning was absolutely perfect. The pineapple tea was sooo good, and the brisket and pulled pork were incredibly juicy and full of flavor. On top of that, the owners were so nice and very welcoming. I’ll definitely be back and will be telling everyone about this place!

Place smells amazing and the food tastes even better. Jamie helped me out and was super friendly and helpful with my order. Totally recommend the BBQ brisket combo!

I was in the area and decided to give Fainmous a try after seeing the reviews about their lunch specials. I had the sandwich special, BBQ sandwich, fries, and a drink for about $8. Considering today's prices, the deal can't be beat. You can choose beef, pork, or chicken, and even upgrade to two meats for just $2 more (still a steal at $10). I tried their homemade pineapple tea, which was very tasty and refreshing, not too sweet. The sandwich itself was smoky and flavorful with a spicy kick from the sauce (they also offer a regular sauce option). Great value, great flavor definitely worth a visit.

Owner super nice. My husband found them on TikTok and we tried them for lunch. First off the Pineapple tea is so tasty. I had chopped brisket with the spicy sauce. Meat tender and sauce gives a little kick that is just right. The seasoned fries, awesome not salty at all, they were just right. Will definitely be back.

When I tell you this a true HIDDEN GEM!! That brisket sandwich is ridiculous and the PINEAPPLE TEA is addictive!! If you haven’t tried this place you need to and they cater!! Oh and the French fries are so good perfectly crispy and soft in the middle and perfectly seasoned

Went on a Saturday around 2:30 (memorial weekend, not busy). I called like a big girl to make sure they were open since hours seemed inconsistent according to other reviews/sites (usually open just Fri & Saturdays if open at all); they focus on catering & will probably do so until those apartments across the way are done with construction. It's a smaller place, around a dozen seats, so it looks like it's built for mostly take-out service. It is a husband-wife business & he was very nice & welcoming. I got an Arnold Palmer with their pineapple SWEET TEA & 2 meat plate with BRISKET, PORK RIBS, GREENS & MAC n' CHEESE. TEA/LEMONADE: nice flavor but too sweet for me personally, would be amazing if I had thought to take it home & add more water/ice to dilute it. BRISKET: Very moist & tender, nice bark & lots of Hickory smoke flavor, a little salty (unfortunately discovered I don't like Hickory however). RIBS: More tender, in between falling-off-bone & chewy type, again a little salty & strong in Hickory smoke. GREENS: Tender, not mushy, nothing special going on though like smoke/ham which isn't necessarily a bad thing when pairing with other bold flavors like BBQ'd meats. MAC: A thicker type of sauce but don't think it had egg in it... maybe cream cheese addition to cheddar/a cheese blend? Sad I don't like Hickory smoke flavor because the couple is sweet, the sides are good & the meat is good quality & well executed/made. I would most definitely give it a try if Tennessee HICKORY BBQ is your thing!

I've been to both Fainmous locations: the old location (now shuttered) and the new location just off Washington Ave. And, honestly, I remember the flavor of the barbeque being better at the old location. One caveat: this is Tennessee-style BBQ, if I recall correctly, so you shouldn't approach the menu thinking from a Texas only perspective. Surprisingly, what I did like the most was the loaded tater tots topped with chopped brisket. The baked potato with brisket did look great, but will have to order it next time. I recommend Fainmous if you happen to be in the area, and I think they get enough things right that I would return. 5/5 Loaded Tater Tots with Brisket - Great! 5/5 Sausage - Good flavor. 5/5 Pineapple Tea - Refreshing, unique flavor. 4/5 Brisket - Good, not great. 3/5 Cole Slaw - Lacking flavor. 3/5 Pulled Chicken - Kind of on the dry side. 3/5 Mac and Cheese - just OK.

I finally came, saw, and ate Tennessee style BBQ! My sister and I visited on Friday afternoon, just after the lunch rush, so I'm not sure if what I experienced is a direct result of this, but I have to stay true to my experience. So, my sister and I were the only two in the restaurant for our entire hour there, aside from to women, one if which was dressed in cook attire, so we assumed she worked there. My sister ordered a lean, sliced brisket sandwich plate, with green beans, and macaroni and cheese, plus spicy BBQ sauce. I ordered the two meat plate which included lean sliced brisket, pulled chicken, baked beans, green beans, and spicy BBQ sauce. I also ordered a lemonade, which I was told was made in-house. My sister and I both wanted the Pineapple Tea, but they didn't have any. Boooo! Note: I usually order sausage with my two meat plates at any BBQ place I visit, but Fainmous only makes pork sausage. Thumbs down for that, even if it's a Tenessee thing! It only allows me to top my review off at three starts. Sorry. We were both feeling the taste of the brisket with the spicy BBQ sauce. I don't know if it's a plus or minus, but the spicy BBQ sauce was merely sauce with crushed pepper flakes in it. It was defintely different. What I wasn't feeling was the fact that we ordered lean brisket, but I wound up peeling off a good amount of fat and leaving it piled on my plate. I respect how other people feel about fat when it comes to brisket, but I don't like fat on mine. Apparently the person preparing my plate thought that he could change my mind. Go figure! The lemonade was pretty good, too, and it was served in an old school mason jar. Nice touch! Overall, the food was pretty good. I wasn't blown over by it, but I had a good experience, especially since one of the two other people in the restaurant was the co-owner, Karen Fain - wife of James Fain (hence the name, "Fainmous"), who engaged us in conversation while we ate. She gave us the history behind Tennessee BBQ. It was a lengthy ride, during lunch, for just a "good" restaurant. A coin toss will determine whether or not we return.

I really enjoyed eating here last weekend. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who's in the area. I went rock climbing a Momentum, and then wanted to grab some lunch, so I went over. Fantastic hospitality from the owners who made me feel right at home. I enjoyed the TNT sandwich! I learned that the owner grew up roasting pigs in rural Tennessee, since he was five years old. Great food like this is passed down through generations! Great ambiance as well.

Tried the TNT sandwich and was amazing. Friends had the ribs, chicken, and brisket and it was also great. Spoke to owner and his wife and they are great hard working people. Can't wait to go back

Absolutely the best barbecue, and among the best food, I have ever tasted. Succulent brisket, delicious greens and cole slaw, served with a smile. These folks care about barbecue and their customers!

Nice family owned establishment. Food is delicious!!! Curbside service offered but not always honored. Overall I eat here frequently and have plans to continue supporting!

Stumbled across this fine little place and all I can say is wow. This isn't Texas BBQ, roots in Tennessee and a long family history of BBQ. We opted for a 3 meat plate. Brisket, ribs and chicken with Mac and cheese and chickpea salad for our sides. The chicken was moist and delicious, the brisket was lean, tender and amazing; the ribs are absolutely spot on with flavor and tenderness. To top off the amazing BBQ was the wonderful people we met while there; Karen and Jamie the owners and Miss Linda are some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. They allowed us to sample several other sides and everything we put in our mouths was fantastic. There's another famous BBQ place near by, skip it and get yo self to Fainmous BBQ, you will be glad you did!!!!!

Ive been eating here since their location on S. Post Oak. Everytime Everything is Always Good. Ribs ... They are always sold out after 1pm so dont ask. Peach Cobbler... Better come during lunch in Season cause its gonna be gone by 2pm I guarantee you that. All the Meat is Delicious, I cant speak for all the sides but yes Beans are fantastic . Go early so they dont run outta food on ya lol!!!!

I'm from Texas but lived in Knoxville for 5 years. Had an itch for some pulled pork and decided to visit. Big flavorful servings and tasted great. Make sure to get it with the spicy sauce and homemade Mac and Cheese. The owners are very personable and could have talked to them all day long If y'all are in the area make sure to try this place out!!

We patronized this business on Saturday, July 1st and concluded that we will not be making the effort in the future to drive 30 minutes in traffic for lackluster food, uncouthness and hidden fees tackled on your food bill. I ordered the three meat combo and the bbq cauliflower. The cauliflower was delicious. The combo comes with two sides. I choose the potato salad and the creamed spinach. For my three meats I choose the brisket, chicken and sausage. The chicken and sausage were pretty good. The brisket, although flavorful-was quite dry. We spent over $80 for them to only give us one small container of bbq sauce so we had to go up to counter to ask for more. There was a man behind the counter attempting to make a running "joke" to tip him-and we didn't find it funny. This restaurant is counter service not wait service. Furthermore, he didn't even take our order. He was in the back cutting up meat so his multiple requests for us to "tip" him was strange and very unprofessional. If we were a group of young, white women would you be this familiar with them and show your lack of decorum? We don't know you, sir. Be professional. It is a fairly small space and I noticed we were the only black patrons to dine in. I watched the workers come to greet the other dine in customers at their tables and ask them about their food but they failed to come to ours. Like, what kind of reverse racism is this?? Lol! The straw that broke the camel's back was noticing on our receipt a $1 charge for the sliced brisket option for my combo. I don't have a problem with a premium upgrade that the customer pays for. However, a good business will be transparent with all fees for their product. The fact that this is not written or mentioned anywhere on their menu-unless you order to go- is quite weird to me. There were no physical menus. Just a QR code-which is fine. I looked through the prior photos and saw at one time they did have physical menus with the premium charge explicitly stated. I would suggest making it clear to customers that dine in about upgrades when they access the menu through the QR code as well. There are many bbq restaurants around Houston that have great food and professional workers. Unfortunately, I didn't receive that experience at Fainmous BBQ.

A friend of mine suggested this place to me. I passed through here on a Saturday about 3pm, which is kinda peak timing but is bare. This place is easy to find but the parking is a little scattered. I had to park in the back lot and walk here. It was very clean. I believe they were playing music when I walked in and then it just stopped which really felt kinda awkward. Presumably the owners were sitting there working. There were two people behind the counter. I picked up a menu from the side. I ordered brisket. And a couple sides. Whenever I try something new. I always ask what's good and the gentleman behind the counter was able to provide me with some of the more popular picks. I went with cream spinach and Mac and cheese. The cream spinach is a bomb side. The portion is pretty good for what you pay as well. The Mac and cheese wasn't for me. The brisket and barbecue sauce also wasn't for me. My brisket was just warm and a little dry. It wasn't what I expected from a new restaurant. I got my food to go, upon checking out, I had to ask if there were any drinks available and I believe there is lemonade and bottled water but I didn't easily see those options. I'll be back to give them another try, even if for the cream spinach! That's a hit side!

Omg! Literally the BEST BBQ I've had in a long time. I had the chopped beef sandwich, man n cheese, and apple cobbler. I can't even say which one I enjoyed the most! So so so good! I licked the bowl of the apple cobbler when I was done. I cannot recommend this place enough !!

It was okay. Tried it on Ubereats because my normal spot was closed on this particular day. It wasn't bad but wasn't good. It was just okay.

I paid $28 for a three meat and two side plate. They put it in a to go box since I was eating outside at the brewery next door. When I opened that box we saw the smallest portions of bbq and sides I've ever seen in my life! We joked that it literally looked like a kids meal! The Mac n cheese and the greens were in very small ramekins, not full & literally finished each within 4 small bites. Like a Kids meal!Even the barbecue sauce on the side was in a tiny one or 2 ounce ramekin almost like they knew their portions are small.The meat was supposed to be a half lb but I'm not sure about that. I usually get a three meat and two side plate from other barbecue joints in Houston and can eat off of it for at least 2 meals easily. This was gone in minutes. Very disappointing although everything did taste good but nothing to write home about. Wish I took a picture.

I have been dying to try this place since starting to see ads on my Facebook over a month. It seemed now was better than ever to go check it out. Upon entering it seem like the location not yet met up with what I expected the hype to be. There was no one else in the restaurant when we ended at prime lunch time. We walked up to the counter and go instantly greeted. While there they asked for here or to go multiple times, I was okay with that. They took my boyfriends order then took mine after awhile of getting his ready. There were four people working and half of them seemed clueless most of the time. We weren't asked about what we wanted to drink until I had already removed my card then the girl finally offered us bottled water. I felt the cost was a bit high for an extra side of beans to be 4 dollars. Didn't seem to have many drink options. The sides while sitting there looked rather than old. I was curious about some of the other sides however they looked to have been sitting there too long that I didn't want to try them. I had the one meat place with the cole slaw and Mac & cheese. The Mac and cheese was the best part about the meal. The brisket seemed rather chewy. I was not impressed with it. From all the posts I had seen I thought it would be the best brisket of my life. This was tough and I couldn't put enough sauce on it. The spicy sauce seemed to have plenty of spices mixed in. It was better than some places. My boyfriends baked loaded spud or whatever you want to call it was nicely done presentation wise. But seemed to have been microwaved to melt the cheese or something when the girl took it to the back. I feel overall I won't be returning to this place nor would I recommend others going which sucks with its great location.

Absolutely amazing staff with some very tasty food in a great location. The pineapple tea is a must try, and don't skip out on the dessert either. We live a bit far from this place but will definitely be returning.

On my drive across the country my girlfriend and I stopped here for some lunch since we wanted to get BBQ while in Houston. I ordered the Brisket with the spicy sauce, Mac & Cheese, and the spinach casserole as pictured. My girlfriend ordered the sliders. We also tried their lemonade and special pineapple lemonade tea (I believe?). We were overall pleased with our experience here. The Mac & Cheese was really good. We tried some sausage inside that was absolutely phenomenal, and honestly what I wish we got. The brisket was alright, I was really pining for it to be better. I've never been a fan of creamed spinach or spinach casserole, but I decided I'd try their since it was newly added. I was not a fan of it, but my girlfriend really enjoyed. So if you're not a fan of it to begin with, don't order it. The only real suggestion I'd have is for less ice in the drinks. $3.25 for 80% ice in a cup was a little disappointing. I did not ask about if there were free refills for the drinks, but if there are then ignore this part of my review.

This was my first visit; no disappointment here. The food tastes good; the ribs were very, very tender. The pineapple tea was good. It was nice and quiet; the restaurant is very clean. Customer service was excellent. Looking forward to the next visit.

I've been meaning to try this place for a while since I frequent the brewery next door. Upon entry, the first thing I noticed was how empty it was for a Friday at lunch time. I was great very nicely by a gentleman who was very welcoming and polite. Service is great and probably the only reason it's getting stars. I judge every BBQ spot by brisket and ribs... to say that both at Fainmous were VERY underwhelming is an understatement. As you can see by the photos, not very a appetizing look as well. As far as the flavor, just as bad. Not sure if they are using an electric smoker or an oven with liquid smoke. Brisket was near flavorless, no smoke flavor and chewy. The mini ribs, riblets or whatever I was given were equally underwhelming. After this experience it explains why this place is almost always empty even when the surrounding breweries are busy.

I first went to Fainmous BBQ years back shortly after Hurricane Harvey when they were in a strip center in Meyerland. My experience then was a good one, so I was happy to find they've relocated inside the 610 loop in the rapidly developing Sawyer Yards complex. The restaurant is owned by a couple originally from Knoxville, who brought their East Tennessee-style of barbecue to Houston. The menu has the typical barbecue breakdown that allows for ordering individual meats by weight; 1, 2, or 3 meat plates; as well as bulk "family packs". There's also a robust list of sandwiches of various meats; your usual barbecue sides like baked beans, potato salad, and green beans; Southern-style desserts such as sweet potato pie and cobbler; and specialty items like a rib tip sandwich. Not all of these are always available, though (when I visited the only dessert on offer was cobbler), so do call ahead if you're looking for something specific. When trying a new barbecue place, I normally opt for the Texas trinity, i.e., brisket, ribs, and sausage. Brisket is indeed an option here, however, given this is East Tennessee barbecue, which gears more towards pork, I got a three meat plate with ribs and sausage that included pulled pork rather than brisket. For sides, I opted for mac and cheese as well as the bit more unique spinach casserole with peach cobbler for dessert. Homemade lemonade was my beverage of choice. It's not often that you go to a barbecue place that does everything well, in which each meat is impressive and the sides are likewise a hit. Usually a spot specializes in one kind of meat that is excellent while the others are only so-so and the sides are sometimes simply an afterthought to the meat. Fainmous is thus a rare breed in that they hit it out of the park across the board. As one would hope for in an East Tennessee joint, the pulled pork was top quality - moist and tender with a flavor that was smoky without being overpowering. The ribs had a great dry rub and exhibited a nice bark with the meat dropping easily off of the bone to likewise impart a subtle smoky taste. Of course, I had expected the pulled pork and ribs to be good, but the sausage really took me by surprise with its quality. Tightly constructed with a slight spiciness, it perfectly rounded off the meat trio. Barbecue should always be good enough that it can stand on its own from sauce, and that was definitely the case here. The sauce provided, more vinegary than the sweet varieties usually found with Texas barbecue, thus only served to enhance the already considerable flavor. As far as the sides, the spinach casserole, a unique barbecue item to begin with, really impressed with a particularly rich creaminess. Its counterpart, the mac and cheese, while still good and a great accompaniment to the casserole, was perhaps the only item in the whole meal that didn't completely wow. The dining experience was then perfectly finished with the delicious peach cobbler that practically melted in my mouth in a flaky sugary, delight and for which the only complaint possible is that I didn't have some vanilla ice cream to make it a la mode. All of this was washed down by a refreshing, sweet lemonade. Food aside, I was also charmed by the sheer friendliness of the staff, particularly the wife owner with whom I spoke at length. A longtime chemical engineer in the oil and gas industry who finally decided to go all in on her barbecue, she passionately explained the intricacies of Tennessee barbecue and how her style of Knoxville barbecue near the North Carolina border in the East differs from the Memphis style in the West. As a native Texan raised on barbecue who eats it quite a bit, I would say my standards are high when it comes to smoked meat and the places that serve it. Accordingly, when I say Fainmous BBQ impressed me on all fronts, I don't write that lightly. A great restaurant with excellent food in a fun area, owned and operated by wonderful people, Fainmous is truly a great find that proves its name apt.

My guy and I were at Target in The Heights looking for an early dinner. I've been asking for some good, cheap BBQ, and my guy picked the perfect place! Brisket Empanada Brisket, Pulled chicken, green beans, and coleslaw We ordered a 2 meat plate and shared, and we both felt satisfied without being overly full. The meats were super tender and delicious!!! Moreover, the owners here are incredibly wonderful and warm. We can't wait to come back for more BBQ and good vibes!

Black History Month is upon us and I started the month off visiting Fainmous BBQ, a black owned local bbq joint in Houston featuring Tennessee style bbq! They have a number of classic bbq dishes. I tried the fries with rib tips were a real treat and Fainmous is one of the only places in Houston serving them; they were super moist and tasty! I also recommend their mac and cheese, it was delicious!

If you're looking for Tennessee style BBQ look no further than Fainmous BBQ, located in the Heights. The food had great flavors and tasted so good! They had a wide variety of menu items such as tacos, sliders, bbq plates and the most delicious fried spinach balls! I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Karen. She is so sweet and really makes the customers feel like family. Give them a visit soon!

Wow, do yourself a favor and try out Fainmous BBQ. Amazing experience and amazing food! Karen was so welcoming and kind. She was patient and explained all the options. She even gave me some burnt brisket end pieces that are my absolute fave! The Mac and cheese was heavenly and the potato salad was delicious! The spot is so pretty and aesthetically pleasing. Very clean, staff is wearing masks and gloves. Can't wait to go back!

I placed my order online and it was ready promptly within the time frame. I ordered the 2 meat plate. I got ribs and chopped brisket with Mac and baked beans for my sides. Also I had to add some peach cobbler.My meal delicious! Will definitely return and recommend! I would have given 5 stars but the peach cobbler was a bit too sweet for me.

Hidden gem so close to home! Was craving some bbq and started googling what's around and didn't realize this little place was right across the road; so of course I had to order. Soooo good. The pulled pork sandwich was perfect, with pickles and onions. The brisket just fell apartment and had a perfect smoke flavor. The mixed sauce has just the right balance of sweet and heat. For side, we tried the macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Both were delicious. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend checking this place out.

First things first... That spicy bbq sauce is great, my boyfriend and I loved it! I honestly have no complaints regarding my order at all and that rarely happens to me. I had a family meal with ribs, chicken, brisket and sausage with potato salad and beans and everything was good and hot temperature wise. The location is convenient for me and I liked the simple minimal decor and layout inside and outside of the building. Next time I plan to try the tea and pulled pork.

The place is nice .. pretty cool spot .. but the BBQ is not it.. over price BBQ .. brisket had more fat then meat .. and the pork rips are small and also with a lot fat on it ... 2 meat plate with 2 sides and a drink is $25! Idk I feel I can get better BBQ some where else at a better price too.

Holiday weekends are perfect for BBQ!! (In Texas, every weekend lol) This Tennessee style BBQ will make your day. During my visit the owners Karen and James were present and were super nice and welcoming! I ordered the 2 Meat Plate (Brisket, Chicken, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese with a side of Creamed Spinach). My favorites were the Mac & Cheese and Baked Beans.

I saw one of there flyers at work and thought it looked delicious. I placed a to go order. Curb side!!! It was supposed to be ready at 11:00 am. I pushed the number 1 when I arrived and nothing. I then called the number and they said they were working on the wings. Ok no problem... so I waited until 11:27 and decided I may as well go inside.. I'll just eat lunch here instead. I went inside and there was nothing but awkward silence and 1 other person inside. I walked up to the counter and told the guy my name and he then pulled the food out from the stand up warmer...which makes me wonder if I had not got out would I still have been waiting. The food: I ordered the wings and fries and spinach balls. The Spinach balls: were crispy on the outside and ice cold in the middle..maybe I am wrong but I expected them to be warm inside. The fries were soggy The wings were just okay. I guess I expected a smokiness since this was a bbq place. The owners have some work to do!! Or they can't make it!! There are to many bbq spots in this area to mess up like this!!

The name Fainmous BBQ should be famous. As a first timer, every bite was a slam dunk. No bad bites! The owners are very hands on and super friendly. They are generous with their portions and ensure every customer is satisfied. If you want to try a new BBQ spot in Houston, come here!

Not worth the trouble not worth the waste of time never open an never tastes good. Never open. Imaginary hours!!!

A must try, I really enjoy the brisket,sausage, and Mac n cheese! The service is always friendly and the restaurant is clean and modern.

No one was there on a Saturday at lunch time. The pulled pork was cold and unappetizing. My friend didn't finish his food either. much better choices for BBQ

What a surprise! We found our way here (a small industrial park in the new Sawyer Yards area) after reading great reviews, and I must admit we were planning for a nice sit-down bbq meal. NO atmosphere (and no beer). We would have just left if we hadn't already paid, but we quickly decided to make it take-out. Everyone behind the counter was very nice, but they all seemed new at this. We laughed on the way home--wouldn't it be funny if this were some of the best bbq around? Well, guess what? It was. Aside from the ribs, which were just okay, everything else was delicious--sausage, pulled pork, sweet-sour Tennessee-style sauce, potato salad, corn salad, mac and cheese. The spinach was a little salty for me, just right for my dining partner. Ha ha. We'll be back. For takeout.

Wow! The service, the food, the art, the cleanliness is all impecable! Karen was so nice upon arrival, she greeted us and showed us all the menu. I will definitely come back to this location and I would also recommend to all! Everything is fresh and cut to perfection!

Really cool spot in an industrial and artsy part of Houston. Great indoor and outdoor seating options, friendly staff, and a damn good chopped beef sandwich. Potato salad side was superb. Great portion size too!

I tried this place a while back and I've been a returning customer because the food is just that good. As you walk in you are welcomed with the owners of the restaurant. It's a nice and cute place to eat as well, the art decor is beautiful. I tried this places because it is BLACK OWNED & Operate and love to support black businesses. I love their brisket & ribs with their spicy bbq sauce: it's soooo good I always get extra. They also have shredded chicken and sausage. They have various of sides: mac n cheese: GOOD, baked beans: YUMMY, I recommend trying their spinach casserole: I love it!!! DO NOT FORGET TO TRY THEIR PINEAPPLE SWEET TEA: to die for !!!!! I love this place and will continue to support because it's just that good !!

Great chopped brisket, good sides, excellent service. It's a little hard to find but worthy of a try on a day you find the line at Truth is too long. This place is smaller with a more limited menu, but what they do, they do well. They came by and checked on us multiple times and treated us like they were truly glad to have us there.

I came to this restaurant after my brother discovered it on Yelp. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it is Black owned! The food was really tasty. I got the pulled chicken sandwich with the green beans. Both were super flavorful! I opted for the spicy bbq sauce. It definitely has kick. It's a little more vinegar tasting than I like my bbq sauce but still good. Parking is easy & the owner & staff were very welcoming & kind. I'll be back!

The service here is outstanding very funny and a loving vibe. This place makes you feel at home and welcome the food is authentic with lots of flavor everything was delicious will definitely be coming back.

Hmm, maybe I'm the odd man out, but I don't get all the rave reviews about this place at all. I actually went out of my way to come out here to try the food and although I wasn't expecting to be blown away, I was expecting it to be somewhat decent considering the favorable reviews. Moreover, a lot of my trustworthy Yelpers gave this place the okay. I came in around 1 pm so it was just after lunch time. I was the only customer in the restaurant. As I walked in, there were two workers: one was sitting at the table in the middle of the restaurant watching TV and falling asleep, while the other was sitting at a table close to the wall. As I approached the counter, one of the workers (the female sitting by the wall) walked up to behind the counter, She didn't look like she wanted to be there though. As I was looking over the menu, she asked whether the male worker wanted to take my order, to which he dismissed and told her to go ahead. I decided to go with the two meats platter which comes with two sides. I decided to get the sliced beef (which I assumed was the brisket) and the pulled pork (since most of the reviews seem to be raving about this). For the two sides, I decided with the potato salad and the green beans. She asked what kind of sauce I wanted (mild/medium/spicy) and I went with mild. I also ordered a bottle of water since they don't offer water on tap (booooo!) Last thing she asked me was whether I was dining in or taking it to go. I promptly told her it was for here. Once all was said and done, I paid and took my seat. While I was waiting, I noticed that the restaurant was really warm. They had what looked like a large portable air conditioner unit, but that didn't really help to cool down the restaurant while it was 100 degrees outside. The table covers were also very sticky (at least the table I was sitting at) like it hadn't been cleaned in a good while. I tried moving the napkin dispenser from the middle of the table to the side and was unsuccessful because the bottom of the dispenser was stuck to the table cover. The same goes for their little sign holder. After I placed my order, I took a seat and waited for my meal to come out. After a pretty short wait, the female worker came out with a plastic bag and my meal packed ready to go. Seeing that, I told her "I said I was dining in" to which she responded, "oh" and then taking everything out of the bag and putting it in front of me. She didn't even apologize for the mishap, or even offered to put my meal on a plate. So I ended up dining in out of a Styrofoam to-go box with plastic utensils (Although to be fair, I'm not sure whether or not they serve you meals on a plate and give you silverware). Still, I was hoping that the BBQ would be amazingly delicious to make up everything that had gone wrong. But nope. The brisket was really dry and almost flavorless. I had to use a lot of BBQ sauce (which I thought was decent) to be able to somewhat enjoy my meal. It was also the same case with the pulled pork. I didn't know what was so special about it. It was dry an also flavorless. As for the sides? I didn't enjoy my potato salad and the green beans tasted like microwaved green beans out of a can (which is what I do at home). My whole experience was really underwhelming - from the service to the food. Maybe they were having an off day or something. I don't know. However, based on this experience, I doubt that I will ever come back here again.

We went to the brewery down the street and stopped in randomly for a bite. I ordered potaoe skins with chopped brisket and they were great! Service with a smile and just genuine happiness. I will be back!

What kind of BBQ place, especially one that warms up leftover brisket from the day before, is sold out by 12pm? This place is a mess. Get yourselves together I'm embarrassed for you.

I'm really confused. Went here for lunch. Completely empty. No menus anywhere. Man at counter was hard to understand and had a hard time understanding me I guess. Another gentleman came to help. Didn't see the iced teas anywhere. Only a few bottled sodas and water. With 368 Yelp reviews and a 4 star average I was expecting more I guess. I'll just go to pinkertons instead of venturing out next time.

This place is amazing!!! It's a hidden gem tucked behind Washington st. Such great food and fantastic customer service! The owners were so great and hands on. We got the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs and the fried cauliflower! Everything was made to perfection!! This will be our new go-to barbecue spot!! We can't wait to tell others!! The mural on the wall is so beautiful, based from Smokey Mountains. There's board games set aside for you to play with friends and family. It's a nice hangout spot for sure!

Got 4 lbs to go. Service was good, packaging was good but it is the worse tasting brisket I have ever had. The meat is UN-CHEWABLE! Extremely disappointed in a $100 purchase & quite frankly, shocked anyone could even make this let alone ship it nationwide.

I tried this location the other day, was very disappointed. Got a Brisket sandwich, it was very dry. I have had the s post oak location a few times, always love it. So for the price I think I'll stick with that one.

Where do I start, first off you look at my reviews I eat a lot of barbecue all over Texas. I also do my best to give honest feedback and give people people credit where credit is due. With all that being said, if there was a negative point system this place would get it! I went by for a late lunch (just after 1) and I ordered a two meat plate, ribs and brisket with Mac n cheese and spinach casserole. The restaurant is very nice and clean and the staff was very polite and pleasant to deal with. This food is an absolute disaster and disgrace to even be called barbecue. The brisket was flavorless and grey from being wrapped and sitting too long. The ribs were completely butchered by the lady cutting the ribs, I have no idea what she was trying to accomplish? The ribs were tough, flavorless and drier than a Popeyes biscuit! The MacNCheese had a decent flavor but had been in the steam table so long it was more like cheese pudding! Gross! I love spinach, I'm not even gonna comment or try to figure out what exactly they were trying to do with this dish. What a disappointment, I paid 24.00 for a two meat plate which I'm not complying. Good barbecue costs money, I should have known better since I was the only person in the place.