True Texas BBQ

4.3
545 reviews

About

Barbecue RestaurantRestaurantCatererH-E-B
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
545 reviews
5 stars
338
4 stars
106
3 stars
42
2 stars
28
1 star
31

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; while some praised the brisket and BBQ, others found it dry or lacking flavor.

Service

Service received positive feedback, with many customers noting friendly and attentive staff.

Consistency

Inconsistency in food preparation and order accuracy reported, with several customers experiencing issues with missing items or incorrect orders.

Pricing

Some customers expressed concerns about rising prices and perceived value, particularly regarding portion sizes and catering costs.

Atmosphere

The setting inside a grocery store received mixed reactions, with some finding it convenient while others felt it detracted from the dining experience.
  • SL
    Savanah Leleux
    5 days ago
    5.0
    Cecilia was the best. Service was fast and efficient. While dinning in they checked on me to make sure everything was good. Food is AMAZING and so is staff
  • LL
    L Lavea
    Dec 9, 2025
    1.0
    So my mom and I were told to try this place from an actual chef ..we got a chopped beef baked potato and sausage links . This was probably the worst bbq I’ve ever tasted so far. My potato was dry like they didn’t even think to add butter.. cheese wasn’t melted and the meat has no flavor !!!! I almost thought I was eating dog food .. The sausage link was very dry and also had no flavor . I actually gave the rest of the food to my dog … The best thing I had from this place was the tea and that’s about it, but I will never in life stop at this place and waste any more of my money.
  • AD
    Arley Karina Duran de Delgado
    Nov 30, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent service, pleasant place, and the food is super good.
  • JQ
    Jesse Quinn
    Nov 22, 2025
    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!
  • 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!

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.