I had been wanting to try this spot for awhile now and finally got a chance to preorder a few days…read morebefore their weekend session. To my surprise, I still ended up waiting 50 mins to pickup my food which was really frustrating. I understand patience and this being a small business but do believe preorders should have a speedier process! On to the food, I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors of both Vietnamese spices and traditional bbq in the rice. Not pictured I also tried the sausage which was as amazing as well. I think for the price, these were phenomenal. Unfortunately, something I ate from this spot, got me sick and due to this and the increased wait times, not sure if this will be a spot i'll revisit.

I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could due to its unique concept and creative dishes, but the…read moreactual flavors and execution brings it down to 3 stars for me. I recommend getting here very early, and preorder online if you can. I got here probably 15 minutes before they opened and there was already a line forming. Plenty of covered seating and the lawn area is pretty scenic. Here's what I ordered: Brisket BBH: the BBH is pretty good. Clean and light broth, but I think it would've benefitted from a little more sate as it was on the blander side. I think the brisket didn't really complement the dish. It was just thrown in there. It honestly would've been better without it, as the brisket makes the price tag quite steep... Pork ribs, brisket, spare ribs: gonna group these all together because they were all a bit of a letdown... Brisket wasn't as flavorful as I thought it would be for a Viet BBQ place. Both the pork ribs and spare ribs were dry. I like mine to be falling easily off the bone. Smoked turkey: most and flavorful but a little too salty. Bo La lot sausage: it was pretty flavorful, but I think if they really wanted to elevate this dish, they should wrap the sausage in lolot leaves... so it's true to its name. Curry dish: this tastes like your typical Thai red curry paste from the can. Rice was also a bit dry. Banh Xeo: probably my favorite dish. Very unique flavor... fatty, rich, savory! I would get this again. Too bad it's so small! Vietnamese slaw: quite literally (barely) pickled cabbage... not sure what makes it Vietnamese... Bok choy: typical stir fry wok style flavor. It's good, but small portion. Overall, I was a tad bit disappointed. The marketing team does a really good job of making their dishes look so delicious. But the reality was underwhelming... and pricy...

A passion project located inside of the Elev8 apartment complex off Smith St: needless to say, a…read morevery unique experience. Chef Bham (previously from Alinea, amongst a few other baller restaurants) is a literal genius. The menu was a really thoughtful ode to various Filipino dishes with a little twist on each. You get the comforting tapsilog and taho that you might have grown up with alongside interesting flavors and ideas. Pandesal made into a tart crust, kinilaw made with daikon and beef...they also are very good at keeping in mind dietary restrictions: I was the annoying halal option, but, man did my experience rock. Pork belly replaced with enoki mushrooms or octopus, and the dish was still amazing. My sister was unfortunately gluten free, but still able to enjoy every bite. Because of the location, you get the experience of sitting with the chef and his team and that alongside them in almost in the kitchen. It's very cozy and different, and you learn a lot about each dish because of it (and his amazing team). I love Musaafer, but this may have become my new favorite high end place.

From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the entire staff. The ambience was warm and…read morethoughtful: soft lighting and cozy table setup. They allow byob and there's also a wine tasting as well. The 5 courses menu was thoughtfully crafted, with each dish rooted in heritage and memory. Highlights included the fried octopus with eggplant, it was a bit hard to hear what exactly the sauce he made was--but it was amazing. Also the fried rice with Wagyu, quail egg and topped with caviar was fantastic. Great texture and presentation. Service was impeccable. Chef Bham and the staff were deeply knowledgeable and genuinely passionate. Every glass was topped off before we even noticed. You could tell they weren't just serving food but also they were part of the storytelling. This experience deserves every bit of praise. If you're looking for something beyond the usual dining. Truly unforgettable. I'll be talking about this night for a long time.

Went for first time on Sunday morning it was well worth the drive across town. Had the eggs with…read morenopales & chorizo and it was delicious! It's served with black beans, potatoes and toast. The portion was generous, which wins me over. My cappuccino was perfect. Left there full and happy : ) Was told there will be a second location of Cochinita opening in the Northside area so that will be closer for me, yay!

Cochinita & Co was... fine. But fine doesn't really cut it when you're paying these prices…read more The food itself isn't bad, it's just not interesting. It's the same dishes you've had at a dozen other Mexican restaurants around the city. Nothing on the plate made anyone at our table lean over and say "Okay, you have to try this." For what they're charging, you'd hope for at least one moment like that. Didn't happen. The one thing that genuinely bothered us was that we told them ahead of time that someone in our group had a spice allergy. Not a preference, an allergy. We were pretty explicit about it. It didn't seem to matter much. That's the kind of thing a restaurant really needs to get right, and they dropped the ball. Service was actually okay, though, to be fair. No real issues there, the staff were friendly and attentive enough. So there's that. But honestly? Houston has too many good options to settle for an overpriced average. If you're craving Mexican food, there are places in this city that will blow your mind for the same money or less. This just isn't one of them. We might swing by again someday if we're nearby, but we're not going out of our way.

I'm not even gonna lie... This is some of the best smoked food I have ever had. A wise man once…read moresaid good smoked meat don't need any sauce. This restaurant was the prime example. The service was pretty good the people were very friendly. The vibes have a nice relaxed country feel to it. The seating is pretty limited compared to how many people come bye but that just makes the experience that much more special.!Overall if you are in the area I 100% recommend stopping bye.

WOW WOW WOWW the food here was so delicious. I was in town visiting a friend and this is where they…read morerecommended. We did take-out so I can't speak to the experience of eating in house, but it looked there were several seating options both indoor and outside. My wife and I shared a 3 meat dinner which comes with 2 sides. We ordered brisket, pork ribs, and turkey with potato salad and charred green beans. We also ordered an additional jalapeno cheddar sausage. Everything was so so delicious. Everything was very fresh and still hot when we got home after about a 15 minute drive. We tried the house sauce and the house mustard, both of which were delicious. The staff were kind and worked quickly. There was a line when we arrived but it moved quickly as well and luckily they had a tent outside to provide some shade in the heat for this midwest girlie who is not used to that heat in May!!! Overall would totally come back here and recommend to anyone in the area looking for good BBQ. We chose this over long long lines at Truth and honestly, I think it was the better option to make.

My favorite place to go to when I want a good meal for a good buck! The atmosphere is great! Cold…read moredrinks and a hot plate of seafood or meaty Mac waiting to be devoured, are just right in the middle or north side! They sometimes have games showing on a screen while you're eating & occasionally have movie nights where they show family friendly films!! I highly recommend true bark bbq! They also allow others to rent their spot for birthday parties, benefits or other occasions! We were welcome to bring our own coolers/ food/ drinks. This spot was amazing considering the extra seating areas that were available for the guests to come. The restroom is always clean and does have A/C for this crazy Texas weather! I just had my graduation party there & it was an amazing turn out. They already have some lights and speakers set up just ready to be plugged in! Trust when I say this place is THE spot to be at on the weekends!

The atmosphere is friendly for everyone. Food is great. I…read morerecommend it for people who love bbq. if you have a chance to make it to a crawfish boil, DO IT.

Customer service is always awesome. Food is always good. She's opening a new location, best gumbo…read morein Houston.

Gumbo is delicious. Service is impeccable. Chef Nureka is awesome. She has a beautiful personality…read moreand very professional.

Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab were Excellent. The Owner was very nice! Best Wishes to him!read more

Good "pop up" at Tikila's on N Shepherd. We were looking for some late night crawfish and saw this…read moreplace was open. We honestly didn't realize it was in the parking lot of the bar until we arrived. Ordering was quick as was the food. Great taste and good value. From speaking with the team, I believe they are going to become a permanent fixture at Tikila's. Overall, a good discovery.

Service was great, potatoes are delicious, check their instagram or facebook for popup locations!…read moreHaven't tried the 'lord have mercy' but I've heard its amazing! I got the OMG 4 meats and Brisket Potato. The baked potatoes itself are soft (kind of like mash potatoey) and flavorful with butter and the toppings. The brisket is so soft, tender, and great amount of sauce/cheese.

OMG Baked Potatoes was visiting The Ballard House in Katy, and provided food for the large group of…read moreSam's Club employees volunteering, all The Ballard House staff, as well as all the residents at The Ballard House. The choices were many - from brisket to seafood to surf & turf baked potatoes. I opted for the seafood version, and it was absolutely delicious! Enough to feed 2 people per serving. Several others I spoke to afterward said much the same about their choices. OMG Baked Potatoes was most definitely a hit. Thank you for your generosity and hospitality in support of The Ballard House. It was greatly appreciated.

It took me three visits to finally get the chicken and dumplings but they were absolutely worth the…read moretrouble. There aren't many places in Houston that serve chicken and dumplings and I was dead set on getting some. Only available on Tuesday but absolutely DELICIOUS

I drove 16 miles to have lunch at Cleburne's ... WHY? Why was my turkey $19.00... why didnt I get…read morecranberry sauce?? Why was my turkey DRY.. and even drier when heated it.. Sorry Cleburne's.. Not driving back