Pappas Bar-B-Q

4.0
2212 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
2336 Oleander Drive, Pasadena, TX
77503, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
2,212 reviews
5 stars
1,226
4 stars
430
3 stars
195
2 stars
139
1 star
222

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While many customers praised the delicious BBQ and brisket, there were consistent complaints about dry meat, particularly brisket and ribs, and issues with food temperature.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor service experiences, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders, leading to customer dissatisfaction.

Menu Availability

Customers frequently reported that popular menu items, such as fries and baked potatoes, were unavailable during their visits, which negatively impacted their dining experience.

Pricing Concerns

Many patrons felt that the prices were high relative to the portion sizes and quality of food received, leading to a perception of poor value.

Positive Experiences

Despite the issues, some customers expressed satisfaction with the overall dining experience, citing friendly staff and enjoyable meals.
  • PG
    Payton Guzman
    5 days ago
    1.0
    Barbecue and all sides were cold. You think of “Texas barbecue” being made hot and fresh. Got ribs and brisket and pulled pork sandwich. Tasted like it was just pulled out the fridge. Not worth the money, wouldn’t recommend. Bad experience for first time, won’t be coming back.
  • DE
    Daniel Estes
    Dec 4, 2025
    5.0
    We went for the Thanksgiving lunch and it was delicious and well worth the money!
  • JC
    Jerry Choate
    Nov 26, 2025
    3.0
    It's a chain BBQ restaurant. You know what you'll get. The prices a very high for mediocre BBQ. There so many other great BBQ joints in the Houston area that I'd rather spend my money. I only went here because my employer paid for lunch.
  • SF
    SuperFukooo Fuentes
    Nov 25, 2025
    1.0
    Worst service and food quality ever. Spoke with the store manager -Leslie- and she refused to be helpful an any kind of way. Spoke with 3 different people on the horrible quality of food, service and was told by the 2nd person that the manager had left for the day… ironically then the 3rd and last person spoken with was the store manager -Leslie-. Do not ever waste your time for large party orders for to go. Take your money some were much more professional like Rudy’s
  • VR
    Vicente Ramirez
    Nov 21, 2025
    1.0
    Ran out of fries on a Friday night @ 9:19pm. That is ridiculous and not a good representation of what Pappas is all about! This is not the first time either. I hope this goes viral. Party foul. Now I have to go elsewhere for nourishment.

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 pickup and delivery services does Pappas Bar-B-Q offer?

Pappas Bar-B-Q offers curbside pickup service.