BBQ sandwich. not much meat and most of it was old/hard. Keep driving to Thomas’ BBQ in front of Lowes on 610/Ella. Mac and cheese. noodles overcooked… cheese tasteless. Sorry Gabbys, we wont be back.
Kevin H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Houston, TX
I had an amazing experience at Gabbys. $ 28 for a 2 meat plate w/2 sides, a drink, and baked potato loaded with turkey. Sounds a little steep, but definitely worth it on occasion. The brisket was so soft, we couldn’t even keep it on the fork. My girlfriend and I came on a Friday night, and they had a great little live music duo covering old country songs surrounded by a crowd of golden-aged dancers. The one improvement I can think of is the sauce. They only give a small bowl of it rather than give you easy access to excessive amounts like a BBQ place needs to.
Renee S.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Houston, TX
Horrible brisket and very overpriced. Do not waste your time or your money. Management is rude and the place is filthy. Do not go. Go to Pappas BBQ instead or The Black Eyed Pea.
Danny R.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Katy, TX
4 meat plate: Brisquit was dry and no flavor Sausage: no crisp, no crunch, but decent flavor Pulled pork was excellent Ribs were more on the dry side, little seasoning Mac and cheese was tasteless and cheese was lacking Coleslaw looked fresh but tested to much like cabbage. Will not return
Ron P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Houston, TX
This place is hands down the best BBQ and the fastest and most attentive service in the area. I had the pleasure of their Director of Operations visiting my table and he is just pleasant. He is One of those employees that has control with minimal effort needed due to his confidence and leadership. All I can say is that I will be back, the new brisket flavor is great, and Mr Jewell is doing something right!
Charlie J.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Tomball, TX
The guy at the register recommended the chicken fried steak which was the«special.» I should have ordered my usual two-meat plate. The steak had no flavor and it didn’t come with a roll. I asked if they had rolls and they apologetically replied«no Sir.» I guess they felt bad about not having a roll so someone brought a plate of toasted«bread» which, upon further inspection, turned out to be hot dog buns. I’ll come back to Gabby’s but next time I will stick to the BBQ. Gabby’s should do the same — stick to BBQ!
Erika S.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Amarillo, TX
Overpriced for the quality. The meats were OK. Sides not so good. Mac-cheese was ok, but coleslaw was bad with no flavor. The white bread even when fresh seemed old. It could be that it is refrigerated in the back. Atmosphere was a bit too cold. Customer service was great. Very helpful and nice. When asked about the potato salad, he offered me a taste. This review was written immediately following my Sunday late lunch meal.
Leonard A.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Houston, TX
Ribs were tough as old boots. Cowboy boots. The staff are really nice, and the décor is great. But the BBQ is just not as good as many places.
Mary M.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Houston, TX
What happened to Gabby’s?! I use to be a big fan but not any more. I had a to go order and it was really not good. The mac and cheese was mushy and bland, the baby back ribs were dry, the brisket was rubbery and the pulled pork was literally in a container with ¼ cup of grease. With all the other BBQ in the neighborhood, I doubt I will return to Gabby’s, even though their drive through is super convenient.
John N.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Houston, TX
I’ve been here twice. The second time was to prove to my wife that you can order brisket and it’ll come out as beef jerky. Not sure how or why this place is still functioning. It’s unfortunate with such great real estate that the food doesn’t match up.
Natasha B.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Houston, TX
Regular ordinary barbecue. It’s been there for a long time I guess, I’m sure they have their patrons but didn’t do it for me. Can’t wait for Gatlins to be back.
Ed J.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Houston, TX
Completely agree w/the prior review by Joe H“s. Gd price, clean, Gd portions, Gd sauce, avg tasting food. Also Ribs hard, brisket very fatty, tender but lack flavor. Soo wouldn’t recommend for someone wanting a good TXBBQ experience but for locals jus wanting some quick grub, it’s fine
Don C.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Jersey Village, TX
Excellent! since county line closed down– finally some great baby backs!
Lindsey D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Houston, TX
This is a five star place. Not because it’s fancy, just because they get it. Gabbys has been around for a LONG time and continues to impress and keep their business. Events: Order ahead and pickup for groups Catering is available The Food: –The sliced brisket is best(moist) in my opinion. We also like the ribs. –My favorite sides are: green beans which have wonderful flavor, salad that looks AND tastes delicious. –Banana pudding and cobbler are better than words… **Not joking** The Venue: They also have live music certain nights– Fridays at least that I know of. It is very fitting for the venue and works well with dinner.
Joe H.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Houston, TX
I tried Gabby’s today for a quick work lunch. First impressions: very clean, maybe a little hokey interior. Very friendly service at the ordering counter, and very fast as well– a huge plus for a workday meal. My food started coming out as I was ordering, and my plate and sides were ready within one minute! I think the price– $ 12.99 for a two meat plate with two sides– is fair for what you get. The portions are very generous, to be sure. The food itself is just average though. The ribs were very tender but lacked any real flavor. Instead, they just poured BBQ sauce over the plate. The sauce was undeniably tasty, but the real judge of good BBQ is the flavor of the meat itself. The brisket was similarly flavorless, and not as tender as it should’ve been. The sides, potato salad and red beans and rice, we’re just okay. Decent, but not memorable. Overall, a fast, clean place to get okay BBQ in generous portions.
Christopher H.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Houston, TX
Pretty standard middle-of-the-road Houston BBQ fare. Nothing really wrong with the food(I had a three meat plate), but really nothing special about it, either. Could be from any of the standard choices around town.
Hatem S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Houston, TX
This place was a surprise for me. The best Texan BBq I had. Way better than Rudy’s and guess what! Even better than The Goode Company. Moist brisket was awesome. Delicious and really moist meet not just meet with a lot of untrimmed fat like many bbq places know about the moist brisket. Sausage is great too. Potato salad and fried okra were gorgeous. I tried their peach coupler dessert was great too. In general it was a great experience, very good quality, smilie neat staff and they also have nice atmosphere and good live music on Friday’s. I recommend it and I am going back.
Joel D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Kingwood, TX
Great food & great atmosphere! Saw this place on the way home! Very yummy! Love the jalapeño sausage & barbecue sauce! Will come again when in area!
Joe F.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Houston, TX
I was craving good barbeque and stopped in as I was driving by. My wife and I tried the pork and brisket sandwiches. The cafeteria style service wasn’t my favorite, but acceptable as long as it’s a means to a delicious meal. My favorite thing about BBQ is the sauce… something smoky, peppery, and tangy. This sauce was none of those things. The meat was OK, but even after finishing an entire sandwich I was so unsatisfied I was tempted to go somewhere else to eat.
David N.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Houston, TX
So I have been coming here once a month for the past year. Not because I enjoy it, but because purely of proximity. The prices are not that great and the food itself is subpar, but when you crave BBQ for lunch you just do what makes sense. I usually get a 3 meat plate with ribs, brisket, and sausage. Their ribs and brisket are at best 2 stars, and the sausage is probably a 3 star. As far as sides the mac and cheese is blah, the red beans and dirty rice is 4 stars, but that’s it. They cover their food in bbq sauce if you forget to tell them to put it on the side. But, why the 1 star? The service, the guy taking the orders is a complete stick in the mud. You work at a BBQ joint, your life is not that terrible. Smile every once in awhile. If I’m looking at the menu for a second, don’t look so annoyed. It’s the service industry because we can choose to spend money at your establishment. I’ve had my plate shoved along, amongst other just downright disrespectful things. And it’s not the entire staff, just the main guy taking the orders. He seems to be pretty rude to his fellow staff members too. Screaming out I already told you the order! Really? Bro, they are there to help. Find a new job if you hate your life so much.