Houston Barbecue Company
(281) 531-6800
1127 Eldridge Pkwy, S of Memorial
(at Enclave Parkway)
Houston,
TX
77077
29.7677
-95.6238
Neighborhoods: Eldridge/ West Oaks, Westside
What People Are Saying About Houston Barbecue Company
The Owner
Houston Barbecue Company
Owner
The mouthwatering aroma of slow-smoked beef permeates this barbecue joint located south of Memorial in a retail center. Owners Kurt and Treca Craig ran Luling City Market for more than 15 years.
The savory beef brisket is seasoned to perfection and sold by the weight. You order as much or as little as you like. Other menu highlights include tender pork ribs, mildly seasoned homemade beef sausage and succulent barbecued turkey breast, all served cafeteria-style by the friendly counter staff... Barbecue enthusiasts will approve of HBC's flavorful sides, including potato salad, thick-cut coleslaw, and pinto beans, all made fresh daily.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
The mouthwatering aroma of slow-smoked beef permeates this barbecue joint located south of Memorial in a tiny strip mall. Owners Kurt and Treca Craig ran Luling City Market for more than 15 years before launching this popular West Houston purveyor of Central Texas-style pit barbecue. Inside the massive, oak-door entryway lies a casual, open-kitchen dining room featuring wooden tables, a separate bar area, ceiling fans and TVs galore.
The Food
The savory beef brisket is inexpensive and seasoned to perfection. Other menu highlights include tender pork ribs, mildly seasoned beef sausage and succulent barbecued turkey breast, all served cafeteria-style by the friendly counter staff. Order them a la carte (by weight) or choose from among two-, three- or four-meat combination platters. Barbecue enthusiasts will approve of HBC's flavorful sides, including zesty potato salad and thick-cut coleslaw.
User Reviews
BBQRegular
June 20, 2009
My wife made a recent visit to this restaurant and ordered some food to go. After overcharging her for the food, she brought this to the attention of George, the man who serves the food. My wife in her southern charm, called the man sweetheart and brought to his attention we were overcharged for food. He said, "Don't call me sweetheart b--ch." My wife was appalled, I'm glad I was not there. What an unprofessional, insecure man, poor little George. I have talked to other African Americans who have also been treated poorly, but none have been called the B word to their face. The issue was brought up to management thru e-mail, and they refused to apologize or correct the situation, and did not even give my wife a reply to her e-mail. On top of it, this BBQ is nothing out of the ordinary that you couldn't get at any other BBQ joint that uses oak in the firebox Overrated, and extremely rude.
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rose323
May 02, 2009
while visiting the Houston area I wanted to partake in some of the great BBQ that Houston has to offer. I decided to try Houston Barbecue Company because of the high rating site visitors gave the restaurant. Unfortunately, the selection was small and did not induce appetite. If you're looking for an enjoyable and tasty dining experience, please keep looking.
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ck7rx
February 15, 2009
We went to this 'straunt based on the ratings here and man were we disappointed. Our first clue should have been that the place was empty - we were literally the only people there at 12:15 on a Saturday afternoon. We went through the line which was reminiscent of Luling City Market (IMO, the best BBQ joint in Houston) so I thought things would be good. Wrong. This place really kinda stinks. The meat was tough and the dude behind the counter cut it wrong so we needed the largest toothpicks ever. The ribs were tasteless and chewy. The beef sausage was unremarkable. In short, this place does not deliver. Even Pappas' is better than this place. My advice? Skip it and head down to Richmond for some real BBQ.
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Parking:
Check out the east lot directly behind the restaurant.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Message from Houston Barbecue Company
- Business Lunch Delivered
- Special Events & Catering
- Friendly Neighborhood Saloon
The mouthwatering aroma of slow-smoked beef permeates this barbecue joint located south of Memorial in a retail center. Owners Kurt and Treca Craig ran Luling City Market for more than 15 years.
The savory beef brisket is seasoned to perfection and sold by the weight. You order as much or as little as you like. Other menu highlights include tender pork ribs, mildly seasoned homemade beef sausage and succulent barbecued turkey breast, all served cafeteria-style by the friendly counter staff... Barbecue enthusiasts will approve of HBC's flavorful sides, including potato salad, thick-cut coleslaw, and pinto beans, all made fresh daily.
