I’ve eaten jalepeno cheese sausage all around Texas and whatever they have here keeps us craving more! This place has great bbq but so far the sausage is best we’ve had anywhere! Nice to have so close to home!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Sedberry
Ordered the 2 meat w 2 sides to go. My first time here so didn't know what to expect yet it was amazing when I opened the container. Enough brisket and pulled pork for 3 meals, well garnished cheessy potato casserole with pickled onion. Pinto beans were perfect, sliced pepper on the side and pickles. 2 large pieces of melt in your mouth bread. A true buffet in a box. And it was all delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JOHN JOHNSON
stopped because it made the Texas BBQ list. This place is busy be patient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Platter, Brisket and Sausage
David Glocar
I haven't been to the place, but I ate there bbq catered a couple of times,.and I don't usally care for bbq places.But they make some super awesome bbq..
Food: 5
Stewart Burns
Great food! I will for sure be back more than once! The. Brisket was amazing and prob the best smoked sausage I have had at a bbq place. The ribs were also very good! The inside is limited seating but lots more outside which in this heat sucks but not a problem for me as I can just take it to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alana Melwood
Really, really good! Great spot, atmosphere and food! Love the cucumber salad, brisket Kolaches, and fatty brisket.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Platter
Katie Moulder
I wish I could give more stars! You gotta get the beef ribs. Don’t sleep on the honey cornbread. The cheesy hash browns are delicious but the dirty rice was really off the charts.
The staff really take pride in their craft. Felt like we were eating at a family member’s house. So hospitable and friendly.
I can’t stress enough how I may never eat again I am so full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Neugebauer
I was expecting more from all the hype. Food was just ok.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Yotes
The last couple years around the US, people have been recommending me @bar_a_bbq from PDX, Tampa, LA, and Kansas. It’s been on my list, but havent been in Houston for a few yrs. The word on the street was so true. They put the smoke in Smoked Meats. Every meat has a wonderful punch of post oak. From the turkey to the sausages to the brisket. I swear even gnawing on the sparerib bones I could taste it. Maybe that was all in my brain but I’ll stand by it. Not just smoke, all the meats had a perfect balance of salt and pepper. Not too salty, not too peppery, baby bear just right. The point felt like it started to melt in my hands (still kept its shape) and the rich buttery fatty flavor just infused into my soul. On the flat side, there was a more intense beefy flavor that balanced out with how fatty the point was. Probably one of my favorite briskets this year. The beef short rib was amazing with a dark bark. Possibly the best smoked beef rib I’ve had. (Granted I dont get beef ribs often since Im usually solo.) The cook was just perfect. Solidly holding its shape, but tender enough where I was able to pull the meat off with just my fork. Dont forget the cornbread pudding. Such a sweet treat. It was a little sweet for my Japanese taste, but for my raised-in-the-USA tongue, it was perfect. The chocolate with the cornbread melded together. Just bury me in this!!! OH! The pork belly!!! Skin-on pork belly, which I don’t see often at TX BBQ joints, felt like I was in a Chinese market that speaks no English. How the pork skin shattered like glass with every bite I took. With every snap, crackle, and snap, I could hear the rice crispy elves getting jealous. Oh lol, I also had breakfast here. The breakfast taco was also a punch in the face with smoke. Perfect way to start the morning. And the brisket kolache was better than kolaches I’ve had at some specialty shops. The golden exterior with the filling inside. Move over Folgers, this is the best part of waking up. I tell the HOU manager at work that I’ll never move out here every time she asks, but who knows. I might have just been swayed.
We love us some BBQ and we were told that this place was definitely one to try….uhhh….this place was actually rated by Texas Monthly! Wow! A small town place that definitely deserves recognition! We actually ordered our food to go bc we didn’t want to sit outside in the heat after a baseball game during the summer. You need to know that there is not much indoor seating but plenty of space outside. You also need to know that you will stand in line outside, waiting for the line indoors to move so that you can place your order. That being said, make sure you get there early to get the great food before it sells out!! Definitely worth the wait outside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uncle Sean
“Bar-A BBQ gave me a meat loving breakfast so good I almost saluted the smoker.”
TL;DR: Solo mission. Stamp #22 secured. First in line. Barbacoa tacos and brisket klobasnek combo straight up baptized my tastebuds. That green sauce? Bright, smooth, with a little slap of heat. The pit crew? Grade A Texas gentlemen. A smoky sunrise well spent in Montgomery.
This weekend’s BBQ quest took me to Bar-A BBQ in Montgomery, Texas, deep in the heart of smoked-meat country. I wasn’t rolling with the Side Dish Queen this time, this was a lone wolf operation. Just me, the truck, and a fire in my belly for brisket.
I arrived at 7:45 AM sharp, gunning to be first in line. Mission accomplished. The crew was still setting up, prepping the pits and stacking that legendary cooler full of free beer for the lunch crowd. By 8:00 AM, the doors swung open and the meat gods welcomed me inside.
My targets were clear: Barbacoa tacos and a brisket klobasnek!
Both came out piping hot, full of flavor, and perfectly portioned to kick off the day with a barbecue blessing. The brisket in that klobasnek was smoky, rich, and wrapped in soft, golden dough that held like a promise. Then came the tortillas. These were pillowy, thick-cut, golden-edged disks of handmade glory. Whoever was back there making those; you’re a tortilla deity. I don’t know your name, but I’ll say grace in it next time I make tacos. The tacos got stacked with juicy barbacoa, onions, cilantro, and that green sauce, cool and zesty with just the right whisper of fire. A bite of that, and suddenly the sunrise hit different.
I had a chance to chat with Pitmasters Caleb and Cooper, who were as humble as they were talented. Real-deal folks. You could tell they care about every detail, every tray, and every guest.
After a quick thank you and some meat-fueled small talk, I got my 22nd stamp in the Texas Monthly Top 50 passport, grinned like a fool, and rolled on out before most folks even finished breakfast.
Stamp count: 22 down. 28 to go. Montgomery’s got a keeper. I’ll be back with reinforcements next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linzi Jackson
As you can tell, I didnt care for the food. Just kidding, it was so incredible that I ate before I thought hey these folks need a review its so good. Not only wad the food amazing but the people are so kind and friendly. Wasn't thinking about dessert but hear people next to me talking about the cornbread pudding. Awe man. Sooooooo good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Miller
I stopped at Bar-A-BBQ in Montgomery, Texas yesterday for lunch.
I ordered their Texas Trinity plate that consists of Brisket, pork rib and one of their sausage options as well as two sides.
Brisket: having one slice vs multiple means they have to get it right. This was great, allowing for lean as well as moist in the same piece.
Pork rib: the bone end was great with flavorful crust and lean meat that pulled from the bone easily, the tip end was tough to separate the lean meat from mostly rendered fat with cartilage. This is common with St. Louis style that have a rib tip. I always start with the tip end because it has the most variation from one restaurant to the next in how it is cooked.
Sausage: I opted for the jalapeño cheese, the crisp casing, flavor and varying amounts of cheese in each piece was great.
Cowboy beans: pinto beans with alot of flavor.
Cucumber salad: thin sliced cucumber with long thin red onion, a light dressing and a light seasoning, this was great.
Bar-A-BBQ offers many daily specials to add variety to their standard BBQ menu. Nearby boutiques as well as a variety of other restaurants bring plenty to offer entertainment in this small Texas town. I added a stamp to my Texas Monthly passport that Bar-A-BBQ was selected as a Top 50 BBQ Joint for 2025.
Perfection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve eaten jalepeno cheese sausage all around Texas and whatever they have here keeps us craving more! This place has great bbq but so far the sausage is best we’ve had anywhere! Nice to have so close to home!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the 2 meat w 2 sides to go. My first time here so didn't know what to expect yet it was amazing when I opened the container. Enough brisket and pulled pork for 3 meals, well garnished cheessy potato casserole with pickled onion. Pinto beans were perfect, sliced pepper on the side and pickles. 2 large pieces of melt in your mouth bread. A true buffet in a box. And it was all delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stopped because it made the Texas BBQ list. This place is busy be patient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Platter, Brisket and Sausage
I haven't been to the place, but I ate there bbq catered a couple of times,.and I don't usally care for bbq places.But they make some super awesome bbq..
Food: 5
Great food! I will for sure be back more than once! The. Brisket was amazing and prob the best smoked sausage I have had at a bbq place. The ribs were also very good! The inside is limited seating but lots more outside which in this heat sucks but not a problem for me as I can just take it to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really, really good!
Great spot, atmosphere and food!
Love the cucumber salad, brisket Kolaches, and fatty brisket.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Platter
I wish I could give more stars!
You gotta get the beef ribs. Don’t sleep on the honey cornbread.
The cheesy hash browns are delicious but the dirty rice was really off the charts.
The staff really take pride in their craft. Felt like we were eating at a family member’s house. So hospitable and friendly.
I can’t stress enough how I may never eat again I am so full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was expecting more from all the hype. Food was just ok.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
The last couple years around the US, people have been recommending me @bar_a_bbq from PDX, Tampa, LA, and Kansas. It’s been on my list, but havent been in Houston for a few yrs. The word on the street was so true. They put the smoke in Smoked Meats. Every meat has a wonderful punch of post oak. From the turkey to the sausages to the brisket. I swear even gnawing on the sparerib bones I could taste it. Maybe that was all in my brain but I’ll stand by it. Not just smoke, all the meats had a perfect balance of salt and pepper. Not too salty, not too peppery, baby bear just right. The point felt like it started to melt in my hands (still kept its shape) and the rich buttery fatty flavor just infused into my soul. On the flat side, there was a more intense beefy flavor that balanced out with how fatty the point was. Probably one of my favorite briskets this year. The beef short rib was amazing with a dark bark. Possibly the best smoked beef rib I’ve had. (Granted I dont get beef ribs often since Im usually solo.) The cook was just perfect. Solidly holding its shape, but tender enough where I was able to pull the meat off with just my fork. Dont forget the cornbread pudding. Such a sweet treat. It was a little sweet for my Japanese taste, but for my raised-in-the-USA tongue, it was perfect. The chocolate with the cornbread melded together. Just bury me in this!!! OH! The pork belly!!! Skin-on pork belly, which I don’t see often at TX BBQ joints, felt like I was in a Chinese market that speaks no English. How the pork skin shattered like glass with every bite I took. With every snap, crackle, and snap, I could hear the rice crispy elves getting jealous. Oh lol, I also had breakfast here. The breakfast taco was also a punch in the face with smoke. Perfect way to start the morning. And the brisket kolache was better than kolaches I’ve had at some specialty shops. The golden exterior with the filling inside. Move over Folgers, this is the best part of waking up. I tell the HOU manager at work that I’ll never move out here every time she asks, but who knows. I might have just been swayed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We love us some BBQ and we were told that this place was definitely one to try….uhhh….this place was actually rated by Texas Monthly! Wow! A small town place that definitely deserves recognition!
We actually ordered our food to go bc we didn’t want to sit outside in the heat after a baseball game during the summer.
You need to know that there is not much indoor seating but plenty of space outside. You also need to know that you will stand in line outside, waiting for the line indoors to move so that you can place your order. That being said, make sure you get there early to get the great food before it sells out!!
Definitely worth the wait outside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
“Bar-A BBQ gave me a meat loving breakfast so good I almost saluted the smoker.”
TL;DR: Solo mission. Stamp #22 secured. First in line. Barbacoa tacos and brisket klobasnek combo straight up baptized my tastebuds. That green sauce? Bright, smooth, with a little slap of heat. The pit crew? Grade A Texas gentlemen. A smoky sunrise well spent in Montgomery.
This weekend’s BBQ quest took me to Bar-A BBQ in Montgomery, Texas, deep in the heart of smoked-meat country. I wasn’t rolling with the Side Dish Queen this time, this was a lone wolf operation. Just me, the truck, and a fire in my belly for brisket.
I arrived at 7:45 AM sharp, gunning to be first in line. Mission accomplished. The crew was still setting up, prepping the pits and stacking that legendary cooler full of free beer for the lunch crowd. By 8:00 AM, the doors swung open and the meat gods welcomed me inside.
My targets were clear: Barbacoa tacos and a brisket klobasnek!
Both came out piping hot, full of flavor, and perfectly portioned to kick off the day with a barbecue blessing. The brisket in that klobasnek was smoky, rich, and wrapped in soft, golden dough that held like a promise. Then came the tortillas. These were pillowy, thick-cut, golden-edged disks of handmade glory. Whoever was back there making those; you’re a tortilla deity. I don’t know your name, but I’ll say grace in it next time I make tacos. The tacos got stacked with juicy barbacoa, onions, cilantro, and that green sauce, cool and zesty with just the right whisper of fire. A bite of that, and suddenly the sunrise hit different.
I had a chance to chat with Pitmasters Caleb and Cooper, who were as humble as they were talented. Real-deal folks. You could tell they care about every detail, every tray, and every guest.
After a quick thank you and some meat-fueled small talk, I got my 22nd stamp in the Texas Monthly Top 50 passport, grinned like a fool, and rolled on out before most folks even finished breakfast.
Stamp count: 22 down. 28 to go.
Montgomery’s got a keeper. I’ll be back with reinforcements next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As you can tell, I didnt care for the food. Just kidding, it was so incredible that I ate before I thought hey these folks need a review its so good. Not only wad the food amazing but the people are so kind and friendly. Wasn't thinking about dessert but hear people next to me talking about the cornbread pudding. Awe man. Sooooooo good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped at Bar-A-BBQ in Montgomery, Texas yesterday for lunch.
I ordered their Texas Trinity plate that consists of Brisket, pork rib and one of their sausage options as well as two sides.
Brisket: having one slice vs multiple means they have to get it right. This was great, allowing for lean as well as moist in the same piece.
Pork rib: the bone end was great with flavorful crust and lean meat that pulled from the bone easily, the tip end was tough to separate the lean meat from mostly rendered fat with cartilage. This is common with St. Louis style that have a rib tip. I always start with the tip end because it has the most variation from one restaurant to the next in how it is cooked.
Sausage: I opted for the jalapeño cheese, the crisp casing, flavor and varying amounts of cheese in each piece was great.
Cowboy beans: pinto beans with alot of flavor.
Cucumber salad: thin sliced cucumber with long thin red onion, a light dressing and a light seasoning, this was great.
Bar-A-BBQ offers many daily specials to add variety to their standard BBQ menu. Nearby boutiques as well as a variety of other restaurants bring plenty to offer entertainment in this small Texas town. I added a stamp to my Texas Monthly passport that Bar-A-BBQ was selected as a Top 50 BBQ Joint for 2025.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drove in from Dallas and fantastic experiece!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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