As a food critic the only thing I hate worse than bad food is NO FOOD. I have been here several times and 95% of the time they either have ran out of ribs or they are still cooking. Today was no different. I came in during lunch around 1 and was told the ribs were on the pit and to come back between 4-4:30. So I stayed on that side of town and came back at 4:30. Still no ribs. I was told it wouldn't be until 5:30 then. Total waste of time and gas. My suggestion would be if you want ribs CALL FIRST. I'll be sticking to Triple J's until the bbq festival in May at Reliant. This is super unfortunate because the food here is tasty but not worth the hassle. read more

I happened upon this place with a work buddy and thought we may have found a hidden gem in a back corner of a shopping center. I ordered the two meat plate, brisket and sausage - sauce on the side and my buddy ordered the brisket sandwich with sauce. The brisket by itself was flavorless, did not have a visible smoke ring, no bark but an overt smoke flavor was there, almost as if liquid smoke was used. You did not notice if you dipped it in the sauce. My buddy did not notice until I gave him a slice of mine without sauce and he agreed. The sausage had a good flavor but had black smoke towards the ends a a little extra crunch that did not need to be there. The sides were good, green beans and potato salad and the sauce has a great kick. There was no problem with the staff and two customers seated and a couple of in and outs while we were there. Bottom line, I will give it another shot to try the pork and chicken. read more

So I came here based on the yelp reviews since I had a hair appt and this was very close by. I ordered a 2 meat dinner ribs and sausage with baked beans. The food was pretty tasty. The baked beans were just right flavor texture and all. The sausage and ribs tasted good to me not much seasoning on them but they were pretty good. BBQ sauce was ok. The hot BBQ is really hot so if you don't want your nose running stay away from that one. I would return if I was in the area I had a pretty good experience. Prices were decent Dining area was not what I was expecting they could use a little more up keep. The plastic cloth on table I was seated at had tape or something on it. I guess to repair a tear. read more

Fainmous BBQ - 2 piece meat dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

The new location is nice, this was my first time visiting, the photos and reviews of past yelpers is what made me stop by. My friend and I stopped in Saturday afternoon it was empty that should have given me a clue to walk out but I was there so what the heck. I ordered a two meat plate for 15.99, it was not worth it. I had the ribs and chicken they served me dry pulled chicken breast and ribs that were wrapped in plastic wrap and thrown in a hot box. I was so turned off by this. My sides were potato salad and spinach casserole. The potato salad was way too sweet.. The casserole was pretty good a little salty for my taste. The sauce was too sweet and so was the tea, it would put you in a diabetic coma. I wanted to enjoy this food but this was an unfortunate experience and I will not be returning. read more

Excellent BBQ!! Tastes like love. Very friendly folks.

I had the peach cobbler for the second time and it was still bomb.com! Sorry I didn't post a pic before it was eaten.

I ordered my BBQ food to go. Service was impeccable on the phone and when I picked it up. Friendly and professional staff. Food was excellent; cooked and seasonned to perfection. read more

Great chopped brisket, good sides, excellent service. It's a little hard to find but worthy of a try on a day you find the line at Truth is too long. This place is smaller with a more limited menu, but what they do, they do well. They came by and checked on us multiple times and treated us like they were truly glad to have us there. read more

Yep. Legit. And I'm not a huge fan of tangy potato salad but it was perfectly balanced with the mild sauce and BEANS. I love me some baked beans! I enjoyed the ribs and pulled chicken, but the free refill and kind service won me over to give em five stars. We'll be back read more

Fainmous BBQ - MILD SAUCE YUMMO - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Coming from a family of BBQ cooks who know how to throw down on the grill, it's pretty tough to satisfy my BBQ hankerings--And don't get me started on these chain BBQ restaurants like Spring Creek and Pappas--that is NOT BBQ in my book!!! There are a few places that I know of that do serve legit BBQ, but I felt like venturing out this particular day and seeing what some other places had to offer in Houston. Surely, we have more than one place in Htown that delivers bonafide BBQ. Thankfully, my tastebuds became "Fainmous" after experiencing the Smoky Baked Potato from Fainmous BBQ. For a week, I had a yearning to get a stuffed potato, but didn't want to go out of the way to get it. While in the Westbury area, I decided to search Yelp and see if there were some BBQ joints close by with great reviews. Fainmous popped up and it was only a block away! Based on some of the reviews and looking at the menu, the prices and the food were pretty decent, so I decided to try it. When I arrived, I saw that there were four parking spaces designated for Fainmous BBQ customers. However, I decided to park at a distance and burn some extra calories before devouring the Super Spud!! Granted, the inside needs some improvements (various plastic tablecloths and sky blue paint just do not mesh together), the prices (especially for the lunch special) are super cheap for BBQ. I had just arrived after 3 PM, so the lunch special was out for me, but since I wanted a Spud, I stuck with my first mind. The traditional chopped beef spud was the most expensive of them all, so I inquired about the sausage--what brand did they use. The young lady at the counter didn't know, so she asked the chef about it. When he responded that the sausage was homemade, I was sold! I hadn't had homemade sausage in a few years, so this was surely a treat for me. I asked that my potato be prepared all the way: chives, butter, n cheese and indeed when I opened my container my Spud was flowing with golden butter and an oasis of cheese sprinkled generously with chives, but the spotlight of this meal was definitely the eight slices of homemade beef sausage layered on top of my spud. The spiciness and smokiness of the sausage were intertwined perfectly--not too hot with spice, but not mild either. I didn't even need to grab my jalapenos to add to this spud. The sausage slices were pretty thick, so I had enough meat to intermingle with the humongous chunks of potato and pools of butter, cheese, and chives. This was definitely a stupendous spud and my stomach was full with only half the spud eaten (I ate the rest later of course because food like this is not meant to be left overs)! The Fainmous smoked spud is a must try. If you've never had a sausage spud, then you surely have been missing out in that department as well. The only thing I will not suggest is to use the sauce on the spud. The sauce is reminiscent of a store bought watery brand called Kraft--not on my BBQ! I'm not use to eating sauce on my BBQ anyway because real BBQ doesn't need sauce when it's seasoned right, but overall, Fainmous has scrumptious BBQ that I'll be sure to stop by and try again in the future. read more

Fainmous BBQ - Homemade sausage Smoked Spud---all the way of course #whynot - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

My first time eating here and was not impressed. It was a very nice place, clean and modern. The food however was not as I anticipated by photos on Yelp. The barbecue was wrapped in plastic wrap and kept in a warmer. I got a baked potato with brisket on top. No flavor, in fact it taste like leftovers. The brisket was cut in small pieces instead of shredded. I'm not sure how they cooked the meat but being from Texas we like our bbq in a very different fashion with lots of flavor; seasoning and smoke. This place failed in my eyes to grasp that concept even if it was of Tennessee persuasion. read more

Best Barbecue in town hands down and the Pineapple Tea OMG!!!!! Literally indescribable lol

I was craving some ribs and heard about this places, so I was up for trying it. Ribs are good with the spicy sauce. I also had the potato salad along with the Mac n cheese. I just wish they offer collard greens but other than that it was really good. read more

My first time here the people were very nice. I was the only one here and it took a while for my sliced beef sandwich. They chg .50 for pickles and .50 for onions very small portions but no worries . The beef lacked flavor but i will go back and give them another chance read more

Fainmous BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best bbq in the whole state of Texas 100% recommended Great customer service Great food Great environment All around great for locals and for out of Towners read more

An awful experience from start to finish. I walked in and looked around for a menu. Didn't see one so walked up to the counter guy, who said nothing and just stared at me. I had to ask - in a restaurant - if there was a menu. He pointed to a small card in a plastic holder facing away from the customers. Strikes 1 & 2. I looked at the menu and then went back up to the counter. Same awful employee (big fat guy with an eyebrow piercing) just stares at me; doesn't ask if he can help or take my order. So I tell him my order. Guy acts like I'm inconveniencing him and barks instructions to me. Strike 3. While waiting for my sandwich, another couple comes in and the guy is just as rude to them if not more so. Practically yelling at them for not being able to understand what he was saying. Which wasn't hard, because the counter guy spoke in one word sentences and gave one word answers instead of explaining things. And he slurred his words and was difficult to understand anyway. Strike 4. After finishing my meal, I headed toward the bathroom. Counter guy at this point is siting at a table next to the hallway leading to the bathroom with his legs blocking the hallway. I say "excuse me" but counter guy refuses to retract his legs so I can get by. Instead, I have to step over his legs while he stares at me. Strike 5. Bathroom has no soap, which means not only can't I wash my hands, but employees probably have filthy, shit-laden hands too. Strikes 6 & 7. After all this nasty treatment, the food was an afterthought. I had the pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. Sandwich was ok; I've had better and I've had worse. Nothing spectacular. Even had it been stupendous, the horrible service and reception aren't worth it. I try not to patronize businesses run by assholes. If I were the owner of this business, I'd get this counter guy out of there ASAP. He's a liability. Would never eat here again. read more

Just came from here after visiting the brewery next door. I purchased the brisket sandwich combo. I got the mac n cheese as a side and they are using real cheddar and it taste like heavy cream, so good! I also bought the chickpea salad which taste amazing! Ill definitely be back read more

I'm really confused. Went here for lunch. Completely empty. No menus anywhere. Man at counter was hard to understand and had a hard time understanding me I guess. Another gentleman came to help. Didn't see the iced teas anywhere. Only a few bottled sodas and water. With 368 Yelp reviews and a 4 star average I was expecting more I guess. I'll just go to pinkertons instead of venturing out next time. read more

Stopped in on a slow night. They opened the door for me even though they were closing. Food here is great!!! I went with brisket and ribs, plus spinach casserole and beans. Meat was moist and flavorful. I love that the ribs aren't soaked in barbecue sauce. Most places ruin good meat that way. Try them! Let's keep this place in business Houston. read more

This place was delicious and super filling...oh and a great price for the amount of food you get! I'm definitely going back if I want to grab a quick lunch or dinner. We walked in to two gentlemen that greeted us kindly! I ordered the "Spud" which is a GIANT baked potato, butter, sour cream, cheese, chives and I got pulled chicken. Sauce came on the side and I got a mix of spicy and medium and I couldn't stop eating just because the sauce was so amazing. I did actually stop eating because it was so filling...I was full for a very long time on this and that never happens. I thought the chicken was a little dry but that's probably because it didn't have the sauce on it. No complaints though. I recommend you try it. My friend got the pulled chicken, potato salad, and green beans. She is obsessed with the potato salad and it was very good. She also didn't finish her meal...so really you are getting a super deal as you get two meals out of it. Can't wait to go back and try cheesecake or sweet potato pie! read more

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Sides not seasoned at all. Ordered brisket no smoke or seasoning detected. Rib we not tender at all. The reviews deceived me.

I was so please to find a wonderful bbq place. I did a lunchtime curbside and was very please! The two meat combo had generous portions and yummy tender meat!!! I ordered brisket and pulled pork. Found both to be soft and succulent. The Mac and cheese had a great classic taste. The green beans were good too. I definitely plan on making this my in town BB Q. read more

First off, service/staff is super friendly and accommodating. Tonight was my first time at Fainmous and I'll definitely be going back! Not only is their staff the sweetest, their food is spectacular. I've eaten my share of BBQ and this ranks in my top 3..Maybe even number one. My fiancé ordered the rib tips, potato salad and beans and loved it! I ordered the pulled pork stuffed potato, it's HUGE btw. But sooo tasty. I'm excited to have the leftovers. The pineapple cheesecake is delicious. Everything was delicious and if I could give it more stars I would. Go try Fainmous BBQ..they won't disappoint you! Their hours are 11am-8pm Wednesday-Saturday. read more

Tried this the other day. Got the hot spud and my bf got the 3 meat (sausage, pork and ribs) with 2 side dishes! It sure did not disappoint. We will most definitely be back! read more

This is my second time trying this place out and it did not disappoint! Food is delicious and well priced! The staff is so sweet and cater to the needs of the customers. The restaurant is a little small for a big party, however it's perfect for a few friends/ co workers to hang out. I will definitely recommend to people and visit often! read more

Fainmous BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is amazing!!! It's a hidden gem tucked behind Washington st. Such great food and fantastic customer service! The owners were so great and hands on. We got the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs and the fried cauliflower! Everything was made to perfection!! This will be our new go-to barbecue spot!! We can't wait to tell others!! The mural on the wall is so beautiful, based from Smokey Mountains. There's board games set aside for you to play with friends and family. It's a nice hangout spot for sure! read more

Outstanding barbecue and sides! Loved the brisket and would highly recommend the spinach casserole and peach cobbler. We will definitely be back! read more

This was my first time visiting this barbewue spot. The staff was very friendly and the bar be que was amazing. I ordered a barbecue chopped beef lunch plate for my mom with green beans as a side. She is very funny about her vegetable and the beans were seasoned and delicious. I ordered a fully loaded chopped beef baked potato. My tastebuds are singing. I will definitely visit this spot again. read more

Fainmous BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

What kind of BBQ place, especially one that warms up leftover brisket from the day before, is sold out by 12pm? This place is a mess. Get yourselves together I'm embarrassed for you. read more

We came in here after searching for a BBQ place on Yelp and it did not disappoint! When you walk in you're welcomed with the smell of delicious BBQ! We both ordered the 2 meat/2 side plate, one with pulled pork, sausage, potato salad and green beans the other with sliced meat, pulled pork, potato salad, and baked beans. Both were extremely good! The sausage had a nice spice to it and the potato salad was great. I don't like vinegar in my potato salad normally but this had just the right amount to make it flavorful. Service was super friendly. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Fainmous BBQ - 2 meat/2 side plate with pulled pork and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent pulled pork and ribs. Very smoky. The fried cauliflower with spicy BBQ sauce was an unexpected hit. Sides were excellent.

After seeing all the great reviews I decided to give Fainmous a shot. I had the 2 meat plate with sliced brisket & pulled pork $12. Both meats were smoked very well and had a nice mellow smokiness throughout. I had enough food to feed 2 people on my plate & I'm a big guy. The potato salad & baked beans tastes very homemade were excellent. The restaurant is buried in the corner of a shopping center, but if you can find it, it'll be worth the trip. Couple notes. The BBQ sauce was very good, the hot bbq sauce was a little overpowering, but the medium or regular was just fine. I possibly would have given this a 5 star rating, but they were out of ribs when I went & I can't fully rate you until I've had the ribs. read more

Fainmous BBQ - 2 meat plate with Sliced beef brisket & pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm so shocked at how good this place is! The food is amazing. Some of my favorites are the sausage, brisket, Mac and Cheese & Spinach casserole, let's not forget the pineapple tea!! I love how they took their time to wrap everything especially during this pandemic. I feel better knowing my food is being delivered safely from point A to point B! Fainmous BBQ is definitely a must try :) read more

Fainmous BBQ - Two 2 Meat Plate & pineapple tea - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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i hate to write a less than stellar review but I wish the reviews I read gave me a better sense of what to expect. I likely would have chose another restaurant. first and foremost, the person working the register was extremely polite and made us feel extremely welcome.. it's his hospitality that makes me feel guilty for writing a less than positive review.. but that's really the only positive of the experience. this is your standard hole in the wall establishment, nothing fancy, so you shouldn't expect to be blown away by the very casual setting, which is completely fine. but I felt like they could have out a bit more effort into delivering the minimum acceptable level of service. a few examples: my daughter ordered a can of sprite- i asked for a straw. the cashier replied they didn't have any, which I thought was a little strange, and then told me they had some at subway next door. the way he said it seemed to imply hey never have straws, and they weren't planning on it. and it just seemed extremely unprofessional to route me to a subway just to get one. then they brought us our food in styrofoam containers.. since I thought he may have inferred we were gonna take the food to go I asked him if we could have some plates so we could eat there. he said no problem, and brings us two empty styrofoam containers. not even a paper plate. then I ask for some silverware and he points in the bag to the plasticware he included. at this point I was blown away.. forks knives straws and paper plates are cheap.. I don't understand how this person or owner couldn't have just delivered this minimum level of service. the food was OK.. the brisket was actually decent, the pork ribs were extremely overlooked, and the sides were awful - canned green beans that had been steamed so long you couldn't taste what they were and a coleslaw that was more mayonnaise than cabbage. it was swimming in mayonnaise. when you have a level of expectation for a meal and it's not even close to being met at a minimum level.. it can ruin your night; you can't eat somewhere else and you're filled with regret at not being more diligent in your researching restaurants. I hope this review helps someone avoid being put in that unfortunate position. read more

The food here is phenomenal! I came here with my family and ordered the creamed spinach WHICH IS THE BEST! and sausage. I can't wait until this place blows up. DEFINITELY COMING AGAIN!!! read more

You know a place is going to be good when you can smell it before you walk it! We ordered a brisket sandwich and pull pork plate. Both were wonderful and great portions. I also had the green beans, which I LOVED! My husband liked the potato salad as well, although I think we will try a couple of the other sides next time. Try the BBQ sauce, so good! We will be back. read more

Horrible. Food was cold. BBQ was lukewarm and tasted old. Sausage was green. Had better food in prison.

Hands down, no contest... literally... THE best pulled pork sandwich of my life. I was so sad when my hands were empty and I realized I had eaten it all. The meat was fall apart tender and moist without being runny or greasy. The slaw was just crunchy enough to add texture. The sauce was tangy and savory. A nice change from the Houston sweet sauces. Unassuming place that deserves all 5 stars. read more

Best BBQ we have ever had!!!! Karen is the sweetest woman and the food was so amazing!! The spinach poppers were TO DIE FOR and the pineapple iced tea was such a delicious combination. 10/10 will definitely be coming back!!! read more

Visited today 7/18/20, supporting Black Restaurant Week. Got my meal To Go. I ordered the 2 meat plate (Brisket & Pulled Pork) w/cole slaw & corn salad & BBQ Cauliflower Delicious! Meat was tender. The customer service was EXCELLENT! The restaurant was very neat & clean. Very attentive staff! I will most definitely be back to try some of the other menu items. Forgot to take a picture of my plate, too busy stuffing my face read more