I stopped by today and ordered the chopped beef sandwich, Texas hot link sandwich, and a sausage sandwich along with the tea cakes and a slice of sock it to me cake. They give good portions of the meat. You will definitely be full afterwards. The sausage was very good and had the perfect amount of sauce on it. The Texas hot link was flavorful and a must try. The chopped beef sandwich was very good also. The sock it to me cake was the perfect sweet ending. You get a good size slice that’s big enough to share. The tea cakes were very good also. The prices were very reasonable and I got my moneys worth. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Beef Sandwich, Chopped Brisket Plate, Two Meat Plate Different Meats
Priddy Chatty
Food is decent but they are slow as hell!!!! I used to come here a lot but an older woman who works the front was so rude when I last came in 2019 that I stopped coming. The food wasnt worth her rude self! She is the SAME rude woman that is at Shipleys down the street anf she is rude as hell over there TOO. No customer service, just mean and rude for no damn reason. Try smiling sometimes lady! It has always been a 45 minute wait for just a burger! My son gets his haircut next door and we'd order our burgers before his cut and we'd still be waiting after!!! We stopped coming because of the attitude and wait. Fast forward to today, 4 years since my last visit I decided to give them a try. Guess what? Still had to wait OVER 1 hour for ONE freaking burger! And no, it was not busy. Its never busy like that to warrant the time it takes to get your food. Its like they wait til you order to start thawing out the meat. Wont be back. Very slow. Do not recommend!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Roy Adan
I love BBQ. I was on the way to another place for dinner and saw this place and immediately pulled in to check it out and I'm glad I did. Once I looked at the menu I ordered the 3 meat plate with dirty rice and yams and a sliced beef sandwich. Now most BBQ places a three-meat plate comes with 2 sides i got dirty rice and yams both good by the way but here if you order this you get a slice of cake and a soda with it. The food is so good you won't regret coming here. I'm coming back to try the rest of the menu.
Hands down! Best barbecue in town. Atmosphere full of love, peace and family. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathryn Akinmuyisan
I contacted the restaurant to place an order and inquire about pricing. However, the person on the phone mentioned that they couldn't disclose the price over the phone, which seemed unusual. We requested to speak to a manager, and a gentleman took over the call and provided an estimated price. We ordered two rib plates, and although the ribs were tasty, they appeared smaller compared to our previous experience. The potato salad was excellent, while the collard greens were decent, though they seemed to have a texture more akin to canned collards. The dirty rice didn't taste as good as before and had a darker color. On a brighter note, the pound cake was absolutely DELICIOUS ! Overall, the meal was decent, but there seemed to be some inconsistency in the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate with Mustard Greens and Potato Salad
John Seckar
I was blessed enough with Covid they were willing to place my order on my truck. They were kind and courteous. I was disappointed about the online menu prices being very different than the actual prices. Now as a cook I'm particular about giving honest assessments so those that read my reviews gain a healthy perspective before visiting any establishment I review. The food here was for sure not the best. It was generally good but for me average at best for Texas barbecue. The potato salad was the best thing I ordered and some of the best I've had. The cornbread should have butter brushed over the top when it comes out the oven so it's not so dry. The Mac and cheese over cooked, swollen noodles that were just short of paste in consistency. It was my very first time eating Oxtail and for me it was the same as neckbones but with less meat. Oxtail was good just not great. The brisket didn't fall apart like great brisket should. The cake was decent. For the $$$ spent I was disappointed. Again they were very kind and accommodating and service was great. Just to call yourself the greatest barbecue you need to at least be very good. The Ribs were dry and tough but tasted pretty good. The rice was watery, and the greens were average at best. So overall I'll not go back because it was way too expensive for $70 plus dollars and nothing stood out except the family loving type atmosphere and friendliness of the people coming out and going into the store. I believe the place could be way better with just a little more love put into the craft of creating the food. I suggest they update the menu prices as well so they don't offend more people that expect a price about $25-30 less than they spend.Parking: Plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
S Barker
I had an amazing experience with the food at The Greatest BBQ. My 1st food was a baked potato topped with BBQ beef. Wow, it was tasty. The barbecue sauce was mouth-watering and the potato was huge and cooked just right. The BBQ beef was delicious. I will definitely patronize to try other foods on the menu.Sandra
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato
H S
I noticed the food quality dropped off. Ribs and sausage seems to be old dried out leftovers microwaved to save food cost. I want to come back for the times they were prosperous, but must be careful.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Fermin Garcia Jr.
I really enjoyed the food, the service & the atmosphere. Family oriented & operated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bredd Wit
Food nasty brisket is nothing but fat on it then meat bbq sauce it self is disgusting and to sweet might give you diabetes
This is a hidden gem in Missouri City, and a must-try for barbecue lovers. You will not be disappointed by their delicious beef brisket and baked beans, or any of their other offerings. This is a family owned barbecue restaurant that knows how to do barbecue right. However, the dining atmosphere could be a little bit more inviting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marquis Wafer
Went and got carry out last week. Food was good and service was awesome. Small time home feel. Everyone is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michael Hearn
Great service and atmosphere, like back home in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad and Green Beans, Fish Plate, Rib, Pork Sausage, Dirty Rice, Pork Ribs
sulieman abuzakham
Very slowFor pickup
Food: 1
Service: 1
Heather Ward
Been trying to find bbq the way my family made it growing up and tonight was my lucky night. Mrs. Janis was so kind and took such good care my husband and I, plus the food was so good I forgot to take pictures. Best ribs and brisket I’ve had since my dad passed! So tender the meat almost jumped into my mouth from the bone. The music and the dominoes, I felt like I was as the family cookout again and didn’t want to leave. Will be back soon!
I stopped by today and ordered the chopped beef sandwich, Texas hot link sandwich, and a sausage sandwich along with the tea cakes and a slice of sock it to me cake. They give good portions of the meat. You will definitely be full afterwards. The sausage was very good and had the perfect amount of sauce on it. The Texas hot link was flavorful and a must try. The chopped beef sandwich was very good also. The sock it to me cake was the perfect sweet ending. You get a good size slice that’s big enough to share. The tea cakes were very good also. The prices were very reasonable and I got my moneys worth. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Beef Sandwich, Chopped Brisket Plate, Two Meat Plate Different Meats
Food is decent but they are slow as hell!!!! I used to come here a lot but an older woman who works the front was so rude when I last came in 2019 that I stopped coming. The food wasnt worth her rude self! She is the SAME rude woman that is at Shipleys down the street anf she is rude as hell over there TOO. No customer service, just mean and rude for no damn reason. Try smiling sometimes lady! It has always been a 45 minute wait for just a burger! My son gets his haircut next door and we'd order our burgers before his cut and we'd still be waiting after!!! We stopped coming because of the attitude and wait. Fast forward to today, 4 years since my last visit I decided to give them a try. Guess what? Still had to wait OVER 1 hour for ONE freaking burger! And no, it was not busy. Its never busy like that to warrant the time it takes to get your food. Its like they wait til you order to start thawing out the meat. Wont be back. Very slow. Do not recommend!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
I love BBQ. I was on the way to another place for dinner and saw this place and immediately pulled in to check it out and I'm glad I did. Once I looked at the menu I ordered the 3 meat plate with dirty rice and yams and a sliced beef sandwich. Now most BBQ places a three-meat plate comes with 2 sides i got dirty rice and yams both good by the way but here if you order this you get a slice of cake and a soda with it. The food is so good you won't regret coming here. I'm coming back to try the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Beef Sandwich, Dirty Rice, Pork Ribs
Hands down! Best barbecue in town. Atmosphere full of love, peace and family. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I contacted the restaurant to place an order and inquire about pricing. However, the person on the phone mentioned that they couldn't disclose the price over the phone, which seemed unusual. We requested to speak to a manager, and a gentleman took over the call and provided an estimated price. We ordered two rib plates, and although the ribs were tasty, they appeared smaller compared to our previous experience. The potato salad was excellent, while the collard greens were decent, though they seemed to have a texture more akin to canned collards. The dirty rice didn't taste as good as before and had a darker color. On a brighter note, the pound cake was absolutely DELICIOUS ! Overall, the meal was decent, but there seemed to be some inconsistency in the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate with Mustard Greens and Potato Salad
I was blessed enough with Covid they were willing to place my order on my truck. They were kind and courteous. I was disappointed about the online menu prices being very different than the actual prices. Now as a cook I'm particular about giving honest assessments so those that read my reviews gain a healthy perspective before visiting any establishment I review. The food here was for sure not the best. It was generally good but for me average at best for Texas barbecue. The potato salad was the best thing I ordered and some of the best I've had. The cornbread should have butter brushed over the top when it comes out the oven so it's not so dry. The Mac and cheese over cooked, swollen noodles that were just short of paste in consistency. It was my very first time eating Oxtail and for me it was the same as neckbones but with less meat. Oxtail was good just not great. The brisket didn't fall apart like great brisket should. The cake was decent. For the $$$ spent I was disappointed. Again they were very kind and accommodating and service was great. Just to call yourself the greatest barbecue you need to at least be very good. The Ribs were dry and tough but tasted pretty good. The rice was watery, and the greens were average at best. So overall I'll not go back because it was way too expensive for $70 plus dollars and nothing stood out except the family loving type atmosphere and friendliness of the people coming out and going into the store. I believe the place could be way better with just a little more love put into the craft of creating the food. I suggest they update the menu prices as well so they don't offend more people that expect a price about $25-30 less than they spend.Parking: Plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
I had an amazing experience with the food at The Greatest BBQ. My 1st food was a baked potato topped with BBQ beef. Wow, it was tasty. The barbecue sauce was mouth-watering and the potato was huge and cooked just right. The BBQ beef was delicious. I will definitely patronize to try other foods on the menu.Sandra
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato
I noticed the food quality dropped off. Ribs and sausage seems to be old dried out leftovers microwaved to save food cost. I want to come back for the times they were prosperous, but must be careful.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I really enjoyed the food, the service & the atmosphere. Family oriented & operated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food nasty brisket is nothing but fat on it then meat bbq sauce it self is disgusting and to sweet might give you diabetes
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a hidden gem in Missouri City, and a must-try for barbecue lovers. You will not be disappointed by their delicious beef brisket and baked beans, or any of their other offerings. This is a family owned barbecue restaurant that knows how to do barbecue right. However, the dining atmosphere could be a little bit more inviting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went and got carry out last week. Food was good and service was awesome. Small time home feel. Everyone is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great service and atmosphere, like back home in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad and Green Beans, Fish Plate, Rib, Pork Sausage, Dirty Rice, Pork Ribs
Very slowFor pickup
Food: 1
Service: 1
Been trying to find bbq the way my family made it growing up and tonight was my lucky night. Mrs. Janis was so kind and took such good care my husband and I, plus the food was so good I forgot to take pictures. Best ribs and brisket I’ve had since my dad passed! So tender the meat almost jumped into my mouth from the bone. The music and the dominoes, I felt like I was as the family cookout again and didn’t want to leave. Will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Two Meat Plate