Gil's Bar-B-Q

07/01/09

Almost better than nothing...

by SMurray at Citysearch

A colleague and I decided to try Gil's Barbecue based on the 4 /1/2 star reviews on this site.

I'm not sure if the ownership has changed or what but this place was terrible. The brisket was dry and not smoky, the sausage tasted like a low-quality, store-bought brand and the sauce was watered-down Bullseye barbecue sauce... no kidding.

A better alternative to Gil's would be Houston Barbecue located further North on Eldridge. If you had to walk there, I would recommend doing that rather than eating as Gil's... thumb a ride, take a bus, stow away on the undercarriage of a Northbound vehicle, anything... it's worth it-- trust me.

If you take any enjoyment whatsoever out of eating, I don't recommend Gil's. I feel like I've wasted an entire lunch hour and the contents of my stomach is now about to make a hasty retreat through my colon. Probably the best thing anyways.

• Pros: They were open and cheap
• Cons: Food, atmoshphere, resulting sqirts, little English spoke

02/27/09

An exceptional Houston BBQ restaurant

by jscalf at Citysearch

Gil's is definitely an unpretentious place, and while it doesn't look like much from the outside, it's definitely some of the best BBQ I've had in quite a while. Gil was friendly and quite attentive as he prepared our plates. The food was definitely at a value price. My husband and I both received huge portions of meat with our dinner plates. The BBQ was incredible. It managed to have enough of a "kick" to it without the spices being overwhelming. There was just enough smokiness to it to be just right, and there was a hint of sweetness without it becoming cloyingly sweet. The meat was perfectly cooked. Between my husband and I, we had sausage, beef, ribs, and pork. The ribs were at that just right stage where you can easily pull the bone from the meat. There was a great smoke flavor to everything. Throughout the meal, Gil was attentive and courteous.

We stumbled on this find through a gift certificate, and we'll certainly be back.

• Pros: Excellent food, great value
• Cons: Side items choices are a little limited

08/10/08

Excellent All-Around

by tmariewill at Citysearch

I have only been there twice when I have to go to Eldridge Parkway for company events, but both times I've been there, the food and the service has been excellent! The chopped beef sandwiches are probably the best I've tasted and they do little things like give me free sauce on the side. They have a bbq buffet that includes everything they offer, meat, sides, even dessert and a drink for just under $15 bucks and it's the best. Check this place out. It's the best undiscovered barbecue place in Houston!

• Pros: Great food, great value, great service
• Cons: Way out on Westheimer, almost to Highway 6