Pappas Bar-B-Q

4.1
3173 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant
Pappas Bar-B-Q offers high quality meats, spice rubbed and slow-smoked in a secret wood blend. Our barbecue is served fresh from the pits all day. Everything is homemade - from the pecan pie, chunky potato salad and crispy slaw to the savory sauces and bold ranch beans. Even the salads are fresh cut daily!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

Pappas Bar-B-Q
703 FM 1960 W., Houston, TX
77090, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
3,173 reviews
5 stars
1,758
4 stars
726
3 stars
308
2 stars
144
1 star
237

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the brisket and ribs, while others found them bland or overcooked.

Customer Service

Customer service experiences vary; some staff were noted as friendly and helpful, while others were described as rude or unprofessional.

Portion Sizes

Concerns about portion sizes being small for the price, with some customers feeling shortchanged.

Atmosphere

The cafeteria-style setting received mixed feedback; some appreciated the casual vibe, while others felt it limited service.

Consistency

Inconsistency in food quality and service noted, with some customers experiencing great meals while others had disappointing visits.
  • SA
    Shoshana Assaraf
    1 day ago
    4.0
    I am in love with Pappas BBQ - the brisket is very moist and flavorful, but can we talk about the potato salad and coleslaw......so freakin' amazing. Dining in is buffet style - you pick up a tray, tell the lovely people behind the counter what you want and voilà! Make your way to a table. I dare not try the dessert cause it looks too sinful. I'm a fan!
  • DP
    Devin LuRenz Poetry
    Nov 14, 2025
    5.0
    Honestly, if I could rate Pappas BBQ a "10", I would! Food, amazing. Atmosphere, amazing. Service, amazing. If you're every in Houston and looking for lip-smacking, full blown yummy barbecue, go to Pappas and tell them I sent you. You will not be disappointed.
  • BS
    BRITTANY Scott
    Nov 13, 2025
    1.0
    This is absolutely ridiculous. This is the food they are serving people and they didn’t want to refund our money they wanted to give us a gift card. You serve someone uncooked chicken and expect me to eat here again. Do not eat here if you value your health!!!
  • ME
    Madeline Ellis
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    The food is amazing! Try the smoked yams, I don't want them cooked any other way!! As for the carrot cake, if you like pineapple, raisins, and coconut in your carrot cake, you will like this one.
  • HT
    Hany Taha
    Nov 1, 2025
    5.0
    Good high quality BBQ and fixings. By far the best fries. I personally go for the beef ribs and brisket. They don't have dino ribs anymore but that back ribs are still good and usually have a good amount of meat on them.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pappas Bar-B-Q

Does Pappas Bar-B-Q accept reservations?

No, Pappas Bar-B-Q does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours of Pappas Bar-B-Q?

Pappas Bar-B-Q is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 10:00am and 11:00am to 9:00pm, Friday from 6:30am to 10:00am and 11:00am to 10:00pm, Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. The drive-thru closes daily from 10:00am to 11:00am. On holidays like November 27, 2025, hours are from 9:00am to 6:00pm.