Pappas Bar-B-Q

4.1
3221 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
8560 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX
77017, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
3,221 reviews
5 stars
1,823
4 stars
712
3 stars
289
2 stars
133
1 star
264

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality, with some praising the brisket and ribs while others criticized the meat for being fatty, dry, or lacking flavor.

Service Issues

Numerous complaints about poor customer service, including long wait times, incorrect orders, and unprofessional staff.

Consistency

Inconsistency in food preparation and availability, with reports of items being out of stock and varying quality across visits.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negatives, many customers enjoyed their meals and highlighted the friendly staff and good atmosphere.
  • WC
    William Mc Cachern
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Wow is this bbq good I was in town fir 2 days ate there both days. All sorts of bbq tgat us very good.
  • RR
    Rone
    2 days ago
    4.0
    First time visiting it's close to the airport... Combos and family meals are as listed.. no changes or substitutes 🫩 so you have to buy a la carte and buy the pound 🤔 The food is not served hot 🔥 Recommended by airport staff... Good flavor ribs but overall. Unfortunately disappointing.😔
  • VG
    Veronica Gonzales
    Jan 1, 2026
    2.0
    I ordered 2 brisket fries with an extra queso and 1/4 lb of beef for $52 I let the cashier know the last time I ordered this I was shorted the queso on one order. This time I did get 2 queso but it was not even a eighth of the container in it. I feel this was because I mentioned I was shorted. I paid $52 and should not have less than what I ordered. I also had the impression she did not want to be there.
  • TT
    Troy Turner
    Dec 27, 2025
    4.0
    Ordered on DoorDash again. It was great again. Turkey tender. Sausage awesome. Potato Salad very good. Carrot Cake spectacular. But they forgot the SAUCE AGAIN. Twice in a row now. Unacceptable. It’s the details that count.
  • DW
    Devon White
    Dec 15, 2025
    2.0
    The fact that this restaurant has 4 stars is crazy. Last night I decided to try this place since I heard mix things. Some people say it’s really good, others say it’s bad. I’m in the bad category. Placed an order last night online and the order said it would be ready in about 10-20 minutes. Perfect. Get there right on time. Set the order for curbside, text the curbside number. Wait. Then I wait. Then 15 minutes go past and nothing. So I walk in and stand in a line of other angry customers whose orders are late, missing or just incorrect. I finally get my food and pay, which I noticed I don’t think my food was under a heat lamp, then I leave. Open up my food and I could just tell it was not going to be good. The beans were cold, to the point where I said out loud “These needs a thermometer because this is cold.” The macaroni and cheese was watery. Also, who uses shells for macaroni and cheese? That’s a salad item. The meat itself was dry and lukewarm, didn’t even finish it. Tasted like a soggy shoe. The bbq baked potato was hot, but the meat on it was chewy and I think they used too much sour cream because all I could taste was sour cream. Also, I ordered a garlic bread and paid an up charge. It was just a one side toasted piece of bread. Idk even what I paid. Over all very disappointed in this experience and I hate to say this may be the worst meal I have ever had in Texas. I ended up throwing about 70% away,

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 types of meals does Pappas Bar-B-Q serve?

Pappas Bar-B-Q serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.