Unreal Q! The best BBQ I've had in a while. Family that owns it so super friendly and takes extra special care of first timers! Thank you for the delicious BBQ and kind service. PS - You might even get some free beer upon arrival! read more

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The food was amazing, and the people are very friendly. The atmosphere felt cozy and inviting.Would highly recommend. P.S. Go early. read more

Bar A BBQ - 1 meal 2 sides brisket. It came with 3 whole pieces with 2 slices of bread, so I cut it up and made a sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Minimal Wait, free beer while waiting and good conversation. Had the Sunday Smoked Ribeye and couldn't explain the depth of flavors. Ribs were amazing, Brisket solid as well. Fast service. Too me this was better than Burnt Bean, different atmosphere but this place will be growing soon with food this good. read more

Bar A BBQ - Ribeye and a Rib, great sides - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

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I've been a big fan of Bar A BBQ for a while now. We visited them several times when they were just a trailer at Meadow to Market. Once they moved to their current location on Eva Street in the heart of Montgomery, I've probably been a half dozen times. Caleb is usually behind the counter & always greets you with a smile. Occasionally, I've had Shelby plating. No matter who, it's always been with a friendly smile. The menu is pretty self explanatory, it's on a big blackboard where you order. And if they're out of something, they usually have it posted on the butcher paper. Proteins: they carry the staples in BBQ. Brisket, sausage, pork ribs, turkey, maybe even yardbird (chicken). I'm a brisket fanatic and don't deviate from that. The moist brisket, chefs kiss ! I alternate between the Beefy Texan and the Jalapeño Cheese sausage. Both are good. Side: cheesy taters, Cowboy beans, brisket dirty rice, Mac and cheese, maybe green beans? The Cowboy Beans are good. They're garnished with onions on top, so if you're not an onion fan, be sure to sin cebollas when ordering. Being a big dirty rice fan, I was pumped when they added their brisket dirty rice to the menu. It's a hit for me. I love the stuff! Cheesy taters are delicious. Can't vouch for the green beans as I'm not a green bean guy. The only thing that might be better than the food & the people is the music they play. Not many places will you hear the Turnpike Troubadours followed by Shane Smith & The Saints. It's not a "cheap" meal & the menu isn't extensive, but it's quality food done right. While the menu might not have all the choices you see at other places, the Bar A folks turn out really quality food, done right. I don't think you'll regret it. read more

Bar A BBQ - 2 meat - 2 sides plate. Moist brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, Cowboy beans & brisket dirty rice. - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

I didn't want to have to write this, but Cooper made it personal. I attended the all-day experience at Bar-A ($500, 3:30am-7pm), which was supposed to cover everything--from proteins to sides. The class started with Alec, the pitmaster, who was knowledgeable and friendly as he walked us through the meats. However, around 4:30pm, Alec informed us he was done for the day and that we wouldn't be seeing how the sausages or sides were prepared due to a large catering event. Everyone in the class expressed disappointment but ultimately left. I later reached out to Cooper via email to give feedback, given what happened. His only response was, "Didn't y'all leave before 7pm?" When we clarified that Alec had told us he was finished and that we wouldn't be learning the rest, Cooper's reply was outright dismissive--essentially calling us liars. He claimed Alec had only said his day was done, not ours. So either Alec misled us, or Cooper is outright lying to us. Regardless, this is no way to treat paying customers, especially for a $500 experience. The back-and-forth emails made it clear that Cooper didn't care--he had already gotten his money. Regardless of what their response to this is, I have all the emails to back it up. [Update] Figured the owner would respond with more lies. Everyone in class (including myself) was in great spirits the whole time. My emails have been nothing but respectful as well. Cooper, I'm sorry it turned out this way as well. read more

So this barbecue location in Montgomery TX is supposed to be one of the best in the state of Texas.... BUT a particular establishment it's clearly gone to their head, especially where the price point is.. we went in for the first time after being recommended by multiple people I laugh with maybe 2 pounds of meat )in mixed quantities) with a few sides, and Kid you not my bill was over $160. This is not a joke. The food wasn't that good. The coleslaw had very little taste to it no horseradish kick to it very bland. The sausage was fine. The ribs were. I would say OK not let you knock your socks off great.. so other people don't know what good barbecue is whether they're fooled by the awards they might've gotten a few years ago, but I do not recommend this location or this establishment. Save your money.! Super disappointed and I will never be back again nor will I ever refer anyone to go there. I can't understand the long lines of stupid people that wanna spend their harder money on very little that they receive shame on you Bar A BBQ!! read more

The food was absolutely amazing, we got a platter with 1/2 a pound of brisket, some pork ribs, and two sides. The service was quick and simple. All the people were very nice. For the ambiance it doesn't have much, a couple tables sometimes they have lines out the door in my opinion it's a vibe but kinda a hole in the wall. Trust, yall want to come here I will definitely be coming back. read more

It's no wonder why the reviews are so high! This place is amazing! Cooper and his staff provide service with a smile and serve up some amazing craft bbq in Montgomery! It's a must stop for anyone into Texas BBQ. read more

One of my favorite bbq spots in the country. Travel a lot for work so always looking for good BBQ whenever I'm in a new spot. My favorite brisket and beef ribs and the tallow cookies are awesome. Keep doing what you're doing but bring back the Mac and Cheese please. read more

Why 5 stars? Because things are in even better and the brick & mortar! --- --- --- We visited Bar A BBQ several months earlier when it was merely a food truck. We enjoyed our experience, but definitely knew that the restaurant itself was going to have more potential. When we visited the truck, it was really cold outside, so we opted to drive home and eat it. While it was still great, the restaurant experience was obviously on a different level. The difference in temperature from our food truck visit to our restaurant visit could not have been more on the opposite end of the spectrum. Probably the only downside to the restaurant is that the A/C was not working well, which resulted in a lot of indoor sweating. But you know what? It was worth every bead. We arrived around noon on a Saturday and probably waited a solid 45 minutes to an hour in line. Just a warning for anyone planning a trip here: come early or be prepared to wait! Word has gotten out that Bar A serves some amazing food! We ordered everything on the menu other than chicken and sausage. 5-stars: -Brisket, Ribs, Cheesy Taters and Honey Butter Cornbread The meat stands on its own. It was such a nice bonus to get a slice of brisket while we were waiting for in line. It looked and tasted like it was oozing with butter. The ribs are among the best I've had in the Houston area. But a very important thing to acknowledge is that the cornbread might have to be a part of my last meal list if I ever find myself on death row. DO NOT come here without ordering the cornbread! The 4-stars: -Turkey, Cowboy Pinto Beans, Green Bean Casserole and Banana Pudding I am just not a huge turkey fan in general, but this was about as great as turkey could be. For everything else listed here, it was all enjoyable, but just overshadowed by the greatness listed above! 3-stars: -Chocolate Chip Cookie If the only thing you don't love from a restaurant is a cookie, it's probably a good sign. For those who live a bit to the south, Bar A BBQ is worth the drive up to Montgomery! It is definitely on the Mount Rushmore of Houston BBQ! read more

Bar A BBQ - Brisket and Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

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Good barbecue overall. My complaints are: 1. The waiting time is very slow. Definitely need a way to speed up the picking food process. 2. No mention to the people waiting outside of what is sold out. Waited more than an hour and I did not know the things I wanted most were sold out. The customer service is great. read more

Delicious! We aren't big BBQ but we were visiting a friend in Montgomery and stopped here and we seriously wish we could have it again, but we don't live in Texas. Prices seem fair, but the meat was tender and juicy! read more

Outstanding Turkey, Brisket, Sausage, and Ribs Beans, Mack and Cheese, cucumber salad and Dirty Rice. The service could not have been better. It was our first time there they helped us with the menu. Everything they suggested was unbelievable. Also, they came by our table to check on us and ask how we were enjoying the food. The dinning area was clean and well stocked with condiments and drinks. Would definitely recommend. read more

We visited this place on Friday at noon, the restaurant was modern, open, and very clean. These folks take pride in their location, cleanliness, their staff is on top of helping you to your table with your food tray and even asked if you need assistance on getting your drink from the fountain area. Brisket dissolved in your mouth, flavor profile was amazing, perfect smoke balanced by the salt and pepper. The sliced turkey was out of this world yummy, I'd go back and feast on a bit more. Sausage was excellent dipped in their bbq sausage. The pork ribs were out of this world, I resisted eating the bone, jk. Overall I give this a five. No pictures this time, kids were a handful, but they enjoyed their chicken tenders and Mac cheese because nothing was brought home. read more

I've been a couple times as I have chased the Texas Monthly top 50 participants. This place definitely has the brisket and sausage to ear their place on the list. It is delicious, I have been on weekdays for lunch and it always busy, but service is brisk. The outside offers a great place to enjoy your meal! read more

Great food, service was excellent and the ambience was comfortable. Exceptional BBQ. Next time I'm in the Houston area I'll definitely visit again. Thank you. read more

Bar A BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

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I'm not a newbie to Bar A as I eat there often and have left many positive reviews. Today the wife asked for a chopped beef sandwich so I stopped and grabbed one to go, along with a potato side. Note that sauce was on the side. I noticed that Ms A took out a container and pulled out some end pieces to chop. Don't think much about it until the wife mentioned those hard ends were hard for her to swallow. I tried it and could tell there were some dried ends mixed in with some lean meat. Having the sauce on the side probably didn't help. I guess next time I should order moist sliced beef sandwich and then chop it myself. Anyway, pay close attention to what you order so you won't be disappointed. read more

Bar A BBQ - Moist brisket, South Texas sausage, cheesy jalapeños grits, and chopped beef sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Excellent BBQ and cornbread bread pudding. Cucumber salad is a great choice to give yourself a break from heavier items. Our favorites were the pork ribs and the fatty brisket. Mac and cheese was okay. Ordering tip: the Platter that says it feeds "3-4" actually fed 4 hungry adults, 1 ravenous teenager, and a child--with about 3/4 lb meat left to spare. read more

Three words - GET THERE EARLY!! It's wonderful, it's delicious and beats the pants off any BBQ place in this area. But they sell out quickly. Not just meats, but sides too. There's nothing on the menu I wouldn't recommend. But don't stroll up at 1:00 butt hurt that they were out of brisket and tator tot casserole. Go as early as you possibly can. read more

Brisket, ribs and sausage generally is simple incredible -- more than incredible, it is the best bbq I've ever had. The one time I had turkey it was dry. Sides are good but not exceptional. Serving line time can be improved. Sometimes when busy it's very slow. read more

Place was legit! Some of the best BBQ around. Service was great, indoor dining and outdoor seating was good as well. Will definitely be back soon! read more

First off let me say i was invited here by a friend Cara and her husband Francisco we both drove a great distance to come and eat but i will say it was well worth it we ordered the Texans platter way too much for us to eat while sitting so we all took a Togo box home it was finger licking good i highly suggest you come on a empty stomach and ready to leave full!! read more

I love eating Bar-B-Que at Bar A BBQ. You will too..... We call it the Blue House bar-b-que because it is in a blue house in down town Montgomery, TX. Say hi to Kimberly.... read more

Truly the best BBQ in the area and beyond!!! My husband and I love eating at Bar A!! They have some of the most delicious food, a cool atmosphere, and friendly employees. Their food is well worth the wait and once you go one time, you'll definitely be back! read more

This place always hits. This fed three people easily. People who complain about the price have no idea how much goes into the food. Some bbq places are the same price for half the effort. Cooper and his team do an awesome job. Even got a chance to talk to one of workers in the pit room while he was pretty 20+ briskets for a catering order. read more

Bar A BBQ - Trio plate with a chicken half - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Finally got a chance to try this spot! Drive past here A LOT on my 105 commutes & had it bookmarked for months. Came here with a buddy for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was a little packed not nearly as bad as Saturday afternoons (line out the door, down the block). Least we didn't have to wait outside lol. Anyway, grabbed a 2-meat plate with brisket and a cheddar jalapeño sausage. My buddy grabbed turkey & side I got the last cheddar jalapeño sausage, he got a cheddar sausage. Sides, I grabbed the cheesy tater casserole & Cajun rice (it may have been called something else, I forgot). Let's start with the sides. Both phenomenal! The cheesy tater casserole was something I never had before, took a chance and glad I did. Very soft and well seasoned with a light crunch from the tater tots. The rice was perfectly seasoned with a light spice. The sides set the tone for the meal without a doubt. On to the more important part, the meat! Brisket was incredibly tender. I asked for a fattier cut which practically melted in my mouth. Good, balanced seasoning. The sausage was good too. Not too greasy or dry and well cooked. I tried my buddy's cheddar sausage & it was missing the "pop" in flavor that mine had. We were both more impressed with the cheddar jalapeño sausage. My only gripe: I'm a BBQ sauce guy, especially when it comes to brisket. I wasn't a fan of their house BBQ sauce. It was a strong mustard-base sauce. It could use improvement IMO. But otherwise, great meal here! Can't wait to return. read more

Bar A BBQ - 2-Meat plate with brisket and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

meat was good but that's it. tater tot casserole was mush and grease. beans were too salty. they have a tallow cookie that was hard as a rock. we had to break it with our hands to take a small bite from the middle. literally could not take a bite from the rest of the cookie because it was that hard. the girl checking us out (handling money with her ungloved hand) reached back to a big uncovered tote and grabbed a cookie. it's absolutely not worth the money and we will not be returning. if I could give it zero stars, I would read more

update: they brought it back!!! i love how they are continuously experimenting with their dishes because now they have a breakfast burger. read more

Bar A BBQ - breakfast bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Stopped by today to pick up food for lunch. There was a line but it went quickly so we can place our order. While waiting on of the staff greeters answered questions regarding the menu to help us decide what to order. We ordered a combination meal of.pork ribs, brisket, cheesy taters, dirty rice and honey cornbread for takeout. We got home and had the most delicious Bar A BBQ meal with leftovers to enjoy. Five stars for the quality, menu portions and service. read more

First trip to Bar A BBQ and am glad I finally stopped by. There was 7 of us after Saturday morning grandkid basketball games. We ordered Brisket, both types of sausage, pork belly, and Chicken along with sides of Brisket Dirty Rice, Macaroni and Cheese, and Tater Tot casserole. I rate my BBQ visits on the brisket and sides typically. This moist brisket was basically perfect. Perfect "moistness" without being too fatty. Great flavor without sauce. The mac and cheese and dirty rice sides were outstanding. The Tot casserole was a little bland, so we won't get that one next time. The pork belly was a special and it was excellent both with and without sauce. Crispy on the outside, and luscious in the middle. I skipped the sausage, but the family said it was excellent. The chicken was addictively good. They also slid in some sort of dessert for free. Tasted like a cornbread bread pudding. Just the right amount of sweetness. Really Really good. The serving line was a little slow, but that might be expected during the Saturday lunch rush. Good amount of seating in the restaurant and plenty of picnic tables out back where we sat. Great BBQ, within 20 minutes of the house, so we will be back the next time we get the smoked meat itch!! read more

Saw a video about this place on YouTube... had to stop by and try it out.. This is the top rated BBQ in all of Houston area. Definitely the best in Conroe/Montgomery. If you haven't tried this then you are really missing out.... Best Pork ribs I've had in all of Texas. Im going to sign up for one of their classes to learn how they do it. You should too. read more

Bar A BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Brisket, I requested the burnt end (my favorite part) brisket dirty rice & Mac n cheese. Why did we wait so long to check this place out???? Phenomenal simply phenomenal....... By far, my favorite BBQ restaurant ever!!! Customer service was way above par. 10/10 recommend, there is no way they could disappoint...... #supportlocalsmallbusiness read more

Bar A BBQ - 1 meat plate w/2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Classic Texas BBQ. Awesome spareribs. Good brisket. Beans ain't bad. Nice atmosphere. Plenty outdoor seating. Con: Service is slow... every other TX BBQ by the time I tell them what meats... it's already on a plate. Good portions. Weekends they have a beef rib that looks like a good hunk of prime rib. read more

Bar A BBQ - 2 meat plate. Ribs, brisket, beans, dirty rice. - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Great bbq joint! We really loved the brisket, ribs and honey cornbread! Crowd was non-existent probably because we showed up before 11am. I'm glad to have another bbq joint in the area! read more

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This is our 3rd time trying Bar-A-BBQ after moving to Montgomery a year ago. And EVERY time we come it is amazing. One word to define Bar-A? Consistency. They consistently have the best BBQ my family has ever had. They consistently have great, friendly, welcoming customer service. They consistently keep a family friendly environment that breeds fellowship and conversation. Needless to say our family adores coming to this little gold nugget in Montgomery! read more

Bar A BBQ - Pulled pork, Brisket, cheesy Tater Casserole - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

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Some of the best BBQ in the state of Texas! Small town vides, big town flavors! Texas trinity plate is the move! Don't miss out on the cornbread and the chocolate chip cornbread pudding! read more

Bar A BBQ - Texas Trinity Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

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Ate here on Saturday 01/13 with a friend. We arrived around 1:00. There was a short line that took about 15 minutes. We enjoyed a free beer while we waited. The guy slicing the brisket gave us some burnt ends which were awesome. We both got 2 meat plates, with brisket and ribs. I got the beans and the potato casserole, and my buddy got the beans and dirty rice. We also got some pork belly and jalapeño and cheese sausage. Everything was great. The brisket and the beans were my favorites. I can't wait to go back. read more

Bar A BBQ - Free Beer! - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

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Always top notch, it hits the spot every time. The staff is super friendly too! We drive almost every Saturday after football for some good bbq. Do yourself a favor and try it. Don't forget the banana pudding! read more

Plenty of parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Food and service is amazing. Worth the nice little drive through the national forest read more

Bar A BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

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With the move to gentrify bbq and places getting Michelin stars for whatever reason, this place is outstanding and true blue Texas Q. Folks are as nice as they come and as a person that's been to all the "top" spots, this is heads and tails above the lion's share of them. read more

Bar A BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas