Otto's Barbecue & Hamburgers

(713) 864-2573

5502 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77007 29.76149 -95.417602

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Neighborhoods: Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Central

Price:

$

Last updated 8.27.09

Category:

Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

Cash, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Hamburgers

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Otto's Barbecue & Hamburgers

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The Scene – Founded in 1950 by Annie and Otto Sofka, the original all-American, wood-paneled hole-in-the-wall is still a favorite among all walks of life. Although probably placed in the second tier of Houston barbecue joints, it's safe to say that Otto's is experienced in the barbecue and burger department. Guests of the male persuasion retreat to the picnic tables out back and also chow down inside in front of the television on weekends. – – The Food – The barbecued beef, ribs, links, pork, chicken and turkey is slow-cooked, juicy and tender served with a lean,…

drinks
50.0% positive
  1. The dining room and bar area is always full of some great characters discussing current events.
food quality
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. The beef and other meats are not very good.
  2. re looking for dry meat and a barbecue sauce without a hint of flavor then this is the place for you.
  3. Hamber and fries were great.
service
100.0% positive
  1. To be fair, the people working there were really nice and the service was commendable.
  2. service is great and prices are reasonable.
value
100.0% positive
  1. good hamburger at a reasonable price
  2. Price affordable.
  3. service is great and prices are reasonable.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/09/08

A GREAT Hamburger!!

by texmex1

I have been going to Otto's since I was a Kid, and although the BBQ has always been good, I always go for one of their great hamburgers!

The doulbe meat and cheese is hard to beat, and even better with a side of fries...

The dining room and bar area is always full of some great characters discussing current events...

I had lunch there today and was informed that the closing is real, and probably only 4-6 weeks away, so you better get there and have a last taste of yet another Houston institution closing its doors...

  • Pros: Hamburgers
  • Cons: Closing after 50 great years
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/11/07

Best Ribs

by rsaulnie

Drop by there at least once a month, Hopefully, use them to cater one of our office parties. Great Food .. Great Service ... 2 mins from downtown

2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/31/07

Bland BBQ

by mataus83

I can't speak for the quality of the hamburgers, but the barbecue is downright awful. If you?re looking for dry meat and a barbecue sauce without a hint of flavor then this is the place for you. To be fair, the people working there were really nice and the service was commendable.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/12/07

good hamburger at a reasonable price

by bankr68

Stopped by right before closing. Ms Rosetta couldn' t have been nicer. She gave me a tour, showing where the BBQ was and a told a little history about the place. Hamber and fries were great. Ms Rosetta even dropped a rib by for a sampling. Great local flavor w/ locals.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/03/06

Good burgers

by kcnannini

Good burgers, hole in the wall type of restaurant. Has been around for a while and is a popular spot for locals. Any kind of burger you can think of and cheap for the amount of food you get.

"I had a friend say he was upset because his burger was coming to an end".

The Details on Otto's Barbecue & Hamburgers

Place Categories:

  • great hamburger
  • reasonable price
  • great service
  • great fries
  • great characters
  • dry meat
  • not very good beef
  • not very good other meats
  • super dry brisket
  • good barbeque
  • really nice people working
  • dry barbecue sauce
  • always full dining room
  • great local flavor
  • great hamber
  • big fan
  • downright awful barbecue
  • good bbq
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