True Texas BBQ

4.3
541 reviews

About

Barbecue RestaurantRestaurantCaterer
True Texas BBQ is slow smoked in-house for fourteen hours over natural hardwood, and it's darn delicious. So much so, it was named Best BBQ Chain in Texas as recognized by Texas Monthly. We offer barbecue by the plate or pound, plus delicious sides like brisket beans, mac & cheese, potato salad and coleslaw. Visit your nearby True Texas BBQ in Magnolia at 7988 FM 1488 today!

Details

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

Location

True Texas BBQ
7988 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX
77354, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
541 reviews
5 stars
335
4 stars
106
3 stars
42
2 stars
28
1 star
30

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers praised the brisket and BBQ overall, but there were complaints about inconsistency, with some finding it too fatty or bland.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted problems with order accuracy and customer service, including missing items and poor responses from staff.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers felt that the prices were too high for the quality and quantity of food received, particularly for catering.

Atmosphere

The dining experience was often described as lacking ambiance due to the location inside a grocery store.

Menu Variety

The menu received mixed reviews, with some customers enjoying the variety while others found certain items disappointing.
  • JQ
    Jesse Quinn
    3 days ago
    5.0
    HEB does everything exceptionally well including BBQ. Got brisket and ribs. The brisket was good and smoky and pretty moist but the ribs were some of the best I've had. The serrano cornbread was perfect. The coleslaw was average for me. The little packs of toothpicks are a nice bonus!
  • DM
    David Moynihan
    Nov 18, 2025
    4.0
    Good HEB service
  • JR
    Joshua Roper
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    It's funny that the best bbq place is inside of a grocery store - but that's texas for ya!
  • JH
    john hallmark
    Nov 16, 2025
    1.0
    love this place and have great food but…. they call burnt ends just the fat that was discarded
  • NT
    Nicholas Tew
    Oct 25, 2025
    3.0
    Good food. Don't like the kiosks to order and it is ridiculous to require a phone number when I am standing right here to pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions About True Texas BBQ

Will True Texas BBQ locations be open on Thanksgiving?

True Texas BBQ locations will be closed for regular business on Thanksgiving, but will be open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Holiday Meals pickup only.

What type of BBQ does True Texas BBQ specialize in?

True Texas BBQ specializes in slow-smoked Texas BBQ using all-natural meats smoked over Texas oak wood for 14 hours.