Good quality food... FAST! It's almost faster than some fast food joints, but it's more of a sit down type place. I've only been here for lunch (too many times to count) and this is always on the tip of my tongue when wanting some quality food fast for quick work lunches. Normally food you order at the counter - whether it be bowtie pasta with grilled chicken, snow peas, and 'shrooms with creamy sauce or simple Jax burger w/fries - is ready in around 5-10 mins after the order is placed. They broadcast your order number over loudspeakers and you pick up and go sit or take out. Good varieties of food with generous portions and good flavor. Also, service is quick and counter staff friendly. Probably should check out this place at night time for it's zydeco sometime. read more

Food is just ok. Atmosphere is great. Friday & Saturday live zydeco music great time ! Great family place to go to.

Jax is known for their Zydeco Friday nights - which is more of a bar and dance joint rather than a restaurant. Great music, great drinks. But recently on several return visits to Houston, I was taken there by a fellow local yelper Tyson R. to try their mesquite grilled dishes. I had never even noticed that this Jax served food before because I always went straight to the bar and dance floor from the back entry. Having lived in San Diego for over 6 years now, I really miss the Mesquite flavor that's ever-so-abundant in Houston. It''s a flavor you become accustomed to after being there for a while and the flavor gets a little underappreciated. Jax gets it right! On the last three visits I tried the grilled pork chops, a burger, grilled ribeye and a sampling of a grilled T-Bone steak. The seasoning and taste was great for all of those entrees, but I was surprised at how thin the ribeye was. The T-Bone was much better in terms of steaks.On one occasion, I was with my sister who had a caesar salad with grilled chicken. It looked really good and she said she liked it, but couldn't finish it all because of the size of it. I would expect anything that makes it passed that mesquite grill of theirs to be awesome. As far as a drink tip, I prefer sweet strong drinks - I prefer to feel the alcohol and not taste it much. I've always had the frozen drinks at Jax and they've always gone down well (not without a brain freeze or three) and with a much welcomed delayed after-kick (TM). These always seem extra cold for some reason, so I would advise to let that first drink melt completely before you order another one. read more

Tried to come here once on a weekend night and got blown away by their music--I'm not kidding! The live band they had was so loud and crazy, I had to get out! Tried again a second time during the week day and it was much easier to find a seat and converse without having to scream at the other person. My sister and I split their chicken fried chicken and it was delicious and filling!! Along with their gravy and mashed potatoes... thick and creamy... Yum. For dessert we grabbed their cream cheese brownie, which we forced ourselves to only eat a small portion and save the rest for later. It's a crying shame how good food can be so bad for you. Overall, I had a fantastic food experience. Next time I visit Houston, I definitely want to hit up Jax Grill again! read more

You just have to experience Jax Grill. I give this place 5 stars because taking into account the type of eatery it is, it doesn't get any better than this. The food is excellent. I chose the chicken fried steak and fries. I loved every bit of my meal. The steak was done to perfection, and fast! The cream gravy was also very well done. The portion size was OK. I've had much larger, but also much smaller. I would categorize it as medium size. It's actually just right. If you want fresh, great tasting food and fast this is the place. read more

I have been coming to this location of Jax Grill for about 15 years! Love it! The food is consistently great! Fun atmosphere with a good location to get to my real estate business areas! I recommend the wings, the Southwest Salad and the chicken fried chicken! read more

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I'm in the downtown area a lot for work and eat her often. It's my go-to when I don't know what I want. Hey have a varied menu with a lot of day specials. Pricing is fair with large portions. Food served very quickly. Line can get long, but moves quick. read more

Great food, great music = great fun! I love this place. The live zydeco bands on the weekends always leads to a good time, whether you actually get out on the floor and dance, or watch others get out there. I recommend the fish and shrimp plate, which is excellent EVERY time. Plus, the food comes so quick, that you barely have to wait. There is seating inside and outside, although it can be hard to find a table because it gets so packed (it's well worth it though). The one negative is parking. The parking is not so great. The place is always packed on the weekend, so the parking lot is generally full, which means you have to find another alternative (like the boxing gym across the street, but be prepared to pay). The parking lot at Jax is unpaved and rocky/dirt, which can be messy when the weather is bad. Don't let this stop you from getting out there though. It's great! read more

My guy took me here and let's just say it wasn't my cup of tea.. from the food to the drinking cups... I tried to like it but I couldn't not my style but the people who work there was really nice read more

Today at lunch 2 cohorts (JC & Stephanie) and myself made a mad dash to Jax Grill like 3 calves at a new water gate, we were just that hungry! We arrived at about 11:30 and the place was packed. I remember when if you went somewhere for lunch before noon, people thought you were crazy for eating lunch so early, but now if you get there at 11:30 not only is the line out the door and down the road a piece (okay maybe not that bad), but you find yourself waiting for a table. I was so hungry that I ran out of the office and forgot my camera, so no pictures to show but next time. We have all been to JAX a hundred million times and know the layout pretty well. Jax offers such a wide variety menu that includes desserts that no one should ever walk in and not be able to find something to satisfy their taste buds, hey I know, they call me "Particular Patty and Pickie Vikki" and I keep coming back. I have had the burger several times and wasn't really feeling it today and besides I don't care to much for Jax burgers. There is more bun than meat, the onions and tomatoes are always limp as if they had been previously frozen. I like the quesadilla's but wanted something more so instead of ordering from the big menu my eyes scanned the daily specials menu and decided on the philly cheese steak sandwich w/fries and so did Stephanie. JC had his usual: queso w/chips and the gyro w/fries. I have to say that Jax's queso w/white cheese is so gooey and tasty and the chips were fresh and crunchy. I didn't taste his gyro but Stephanie did and said it was very good and next time that is what she will be getting since the philly cheese and fries did nothing for her (she didn't finish hers). She said that her fries were limp and cold and that the philly cheese was bland and looked like steak on a hot dog bun. I was famished and finished mine off completely. Being a "Pickie Vikki" I really surprised myself. What? The steak was sliced thin and had melted jack cheese with grilled onions, green and yellow peppers and could have been seasoned better so yes Stephanie was right it was very bland and did look like a hot dog bun but was on a hoagie bun. My fries were hot, crisp and seasoned (don't know why Steph's fries were cold and limp) but anyway they were good. Jax offers Zydeco on Fridays (not my thing), TVs tuned into ESPN, patio seating and a full bar so there is something for everyone. Overall JC had the better lunch today! Ding dang it ya'll! read more

Chill place to grab a quick bite. You order at the counter and pick it up when ready. There are multiple big screen TVs which is great when a game is on - the staff was super nice and very friendly from the minute you walk in..they changed the channel to the game we wanted to watch without any questions. The place has a sports bar vibe but the crowd is older (think Luby's). Prices are very reasonable and they have very generous portions. The mesquite grilled trout with veggies and rice and is only 14$! It wasn't overflowing with flavor but to be fair the place is known for its burgers. Place is good if you're in the mood for comfort food. Plenty of free parking which is great in this area. read more

Good food club sene atmosphere western dress code strong drinks close at 10pm which is way to early not enough parking on weekend and no kids there's not any room for them long wait on table read more

Jax has always been my go to place for a good burger , always has been cooked properly to the temperature I requested , and has consistently maintained the same level of quality and taste. This place is absolutely affordable and very fast , the ideal place to go if you only have 30 Minutes to take for a lunch break . I read that other reviewers mentioned the sight of a roach .....they have an open patio...what do you expect , also this is the only insect we have not found a way to kill properly , I pay for pest control at my house and low and behold I still find our dear friend the roach , it's Texas people , if the state bird was the state anything it would be the roach for us and every state. So stop acting like not seeing one means there aren't any , that just means they have better hiding places or the staff have really fast hands . read more

Went to happy hour on last Friday around noon, this was my first visit. I ordered the crawfish penne with spinach and decided to add chicken. I believe this dish is exclusively for happy hour -not sure. My food was served to me around 30-35 mins later, steaming hot and smelling delicious! Loved the alfredo sauce and the plate was seasoned to perfection. My bf had filet mignon and judging by the one bite he was willing to offer me it was great. Lol During my wait and while dining, I indulged in multiple margaritas that I definitely enjoyed. For the size of the cup and the amount of tequila per serving I believe the price is reasonable. One thing I can say is there was a long line to place orders and mostly outdoor seating available. Based on reviews and my personal experience I understand why this business was busy. I can see myself returning in the near future, I left full, satisfied and slightly tipsy. Looking forward to next time... read more

Jax Grill is one of those places most Houstonians have been to or will go to as long as they live here. It's a place with dependable service, dependable grub and beer! The fam and I hit up Jax after some shopping at Ikea and all decided we were in a burger mood. Jax is one of those places you can always get a burger, made the way you like it, for a reasonable amount of cash (about $4 for a cheeseburger). They don't get all fancy with weird, out-of-this world kinds of toppings, they stick with the basics - meat, cheese, maybe some bacon and the vegetables. They do give you some options as far as the cheese, but keeping it simple is sometimes what really makes a burger. I had a Monterrey jack cheese burger, with lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup and of course...ranch dressing for dipping. That burger was absolutely delectable! It helped that I had been craving a burger for about 2 days, so I'm sure that increased my taste bud happiness. I also ordered some fries on the side, which for not being a big "fry fan" they were pretty darn good. Usually this place is way more packed, and they have some great entertainment on the weekends. Sunday evening seemed like the best time for us to go. We got our food in no time and no waiting for a good table! read more

I live right down the street from Jax, but it's not my go to spot. Met some former coworkers here for lunch last weekend and we definitely appreciated the ability to eat and socialize without the pressure to vacate the premises as soon as we finished eating. I am a turkey burger connoisseur and I'm sorry to say theirs just are not good. But in reality, not sure if I even expected some mind-blowing culinary experience. But I will say the steamed veggies were actually really good. Does that put things in perspective? read more

Very good food. Quick service and very clean. The restaurant is located very convenient location.

Customer service was great while ordering food. Menu has a good amount of options, not too many, not too few. As far as the food goes, between our party of 3 ppl, 4 different meals were ordered including a kids meal. Crab cakes were a nice size but the taste wasn't what could be expected, considering that many places have good crab cakes. Rice and veggies were not eaten. Combo Po'boy of catfish and shrimp could've had more fish on it, flavor was okay. Fried okra could've been cook thoroughly and seasoned more. Batter should be crunchy, not okra. Coconut shrimp was good. However, sauce was ruined by a flying gnat. read more

Since you've probably read all 20 other reviews, I'll get right to the point. Read the menu online before you go as it all sounds really good and you have to stand at the counter to order. They have samples of their specials on the counter to consider as well. The kids meals have cute names like Scooby Doo grilled cheese, Tom and Jerry catfish, Garfield chicken strips, Kermit corn dogs etc.. They have IBC rootbeer on tap. The chicken fried chicken was so, so good largely because the batter was so light and crunchy and the gravy was outrageously good. Not thinned bechamel with milk--but real cream. Not too sweet, not too anything. It wasn't huge, but very satisfying. If you like onion rings, make sure to order them here! They are huge, thick and substantial with the same excellent batter as the cfc. Most of all, save room for the turtle cheesecake. Wow! It has a very, very thick crunchy chocolate cookie crust--the rest of it is good too, but the thick crust is, delicious. It was so good that I'll have a tough time deciding next time because they are probably all that good. It made my son say: "If it weren't possible to become fat, I'd just want to sit here all day and eat turtle cheesecake and drink this root beer" and "I wish I'd brought my camera because I'd put a picture of that cheesecake on my desktop" They also have a reach in by the serving line of large fruit plates on display if you are feeling healthy=) Always nice to see if the fruit is ripe or rotten Before you make a meal of it. Lots of salad choices, too. I wouldn't say the portions are HUGE..however they are very tasty and I left happy!=) read more

I stick to apps when i eat, though most of it is old news flavor. i save room to step! Friday nights are l!ve if you zydeco. Music, of any genre, sounds much better l!ve, especially when you dance to it. My mother's cousins & other relatives are known to cut-up when we go. It's best to arrive early to park and enjoy the entire night. My brother & wife's nanny goes here too on Friday's after she babysits, but she don't know i know. I'll have to surprise her soon! Lady can step, too! Now back to the menu, just expect to be full whatever you eat. This is backyard southern sould-food from burgers to fried fish & drank, not the best may i add. My parents are creole and my wife has it in her family by way of her mother, so she's a quick learner when it came to zydeco, although she's just a lil' more shy than me. Surely any body could learn how to zydeco in one night. For that alone, It *feels much better to be here than anything. read more

I work right down the street from here and this place is my go to take-out restaurant. They are consistent and quick. The only issue is the place gets so packed around lunch time that parking can be non-existent. Other than that, I will continue to go there about 2 or 3 days during the week for lunch. I have never been for dinner, but heard good things. Favs: Chicken Fried Chicken Gulf Basket (Fried Shrimp) Jax Burger read more

Jumping Jax Sack. First of all there is a significant difference between the Belaire location and this one. The Heights location is a higher quality restaurant. The staff seem to take more care and effort and attempt to connect with their client. Second - I have eaten at this restaurant on a regular basis sine it opened in the 90's and I must say that they have been consistently good. The Chicken fried Chicken is as good as I have had in Houston. The West Texas Burger is probably my favorite burger in town. And the very odd Fajitas are really good. Third - They have regularly surprised me with the specials. More often than not the specials left me thinking that I was eating at a more expensive establishment. Fourth - Live music! This is an old Texas community atmosphere that crosses cultural boundaries with great success. Years ago I brought my 3 year old daughter out one Friday night to hear a zydeco band.... I almost cried when she grabbed the hand of an elderly man and beaconed him to dance with her. The two were from different generations and different cultural backgrounds and this simply did not seem to matter to either of the two of them..... To me places like Jax bring our community back together. And the fact that they do have very good food is an added bonus. Oh and if you want a great desert try the Jax Sack with 6 or 8 of your friends. It is decadent. read more

I have visited this establishment many times but this time the food was heavily breaded (chicken fried steak) Plus they had a band and many tables were occupied with 2 customers being saved for friends , no reserved signs on these tables .. many customers just drinking at the tables . Maybe they should just call it Jax's bar . read more

Great food, huge portions, awsome people in a neat place. Ordered the fajita brunch and was expecting a small half assed portion, wow was I wrong. Huge portions and man was it good. Going to stop by again next time in this part of houston. read more

Good food, live band (Zydeco music) and dancing. Simple because no servers, just order at the counter, pick up your food when your number is called, get your own drinks and enjoy. Had the mushroom cheddar bacon turkey burger with the fry stack. (The plain turkey burger on the menu looked plain so I chose a burger special and substituted beef for turkey). Husband loved the chicken fried steak. Dad enjoyed the buffalo chicken wings. Mom finished off the loaded baked potato. Everyone was happy. read more

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I can't believe I haven't already written about this place - it's a neighborhood staple that in the hubbub of constantly opened trendy places around Washington is overlooked, but it is consistent and great for many reasons. My first experience with Jax was Hurricane Rita. After the awfulness of Katrina, many Houstonites got on the freeway for a mass Texodus that went nowhere. The rest of us stayed home to weather what turned out to be absolutely nothing. By Saturday night, we were looking to get out and this place was actually open and down the street. To think on a night when no one was expecting them open, they got a skeleton crew together and let everyone in was awesome. Not to mention the food was great and the staff friendly. Isn't that all you want from a place, really? So they had me at "Hello, Rita" and I've been back since. Because it is an order an the front, sit where you'd like sort of place, it is perfect for groups meeting up (Happy Birthday!) who want to get together and have a meal, but pay for themselves without the drama of splitting checks. We get together here regularly for this and there's a room in the back for this particular purpose. They never mind us bringing in an outside cake and we eat up the wide array of food. There are TVs for the game everywhere (so no one's missing anything) and always a ton of seating. Some of the food specials change, but my faves are the Crusted Chicken and then hands-down the fried fish with vinegar sauce. Absolute heaven. Good corn and chicken chowder and then the rest of the menu is full of all types of food, all good. No wait hardly once the food has arrived and they have their own lot, so I haven't had issues with parking. Just sometimes forget this yummy place is here waiting read more

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The food was very colorful and the place is big, it can get pretty loud in here when it's busy. I'd rate the food 7/10. I do wish they had a few more healthy options but the salad I had was good. They have daily specials if you're on a budget. read more

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Jax Grill is a great place to get Cajun food in Houston. Although I haven't been for the zydeco music, I understand it is a hoot and a half. Zydeco is nothing if not fun and this is supposed to be one of the best places to go for a little dance floor fun. Typically, the order is for some fried seafood but Jax does serve up some mean salads and burgers for those not looking for the platter of deep fried seafood. If you want to get out of the noise and the weather's right, Jax has a great outdoor patio for dining. Perfect place to grab a cold one and eat with some tunes in the cooler days Houston has to offer. Perfect for a group of friends looking for a casual night out. Oh, and go for the dessert in the chocolate bag called the Jax Sack. read more

I tried to like this place, I really did. I drive by looking at all the party people every weekend. Granted, its like jazz or motown music but its packed! Sucks finding parking at this place. I've tried like twice now, sadly nothing has tasted all that great. This past time I had the chicken fried chicken and it came up short. Batter was ok but had a sour taste to it. How does that happen??? or why would you want your CFC taste like that? As for the gravy, I could taste the flour in it. Shame... How was the bowl of gumbo you asked? It was not very good either. I could not even tell it was seafood gumbo and where was the seafood??? Positive is that it was a beautiful day and the patio is quite large. No waiters as you order and sit down, later call your name, and pick up your own food, so no worries there. Highlight were the fries which were like frozen fries deep fried. Bleh read more

This place gets food out super fast, so don't let the long line scare you off. Plus, they have a huge parking lot. I had the salmon, which was 1 of their daily special, and it was super yummy and healthy. read more

Went to Jax on Sunday, just the girls! We all had burgers...delish! The bacon burger was awesome, cooked just to my perfection and I love how I can put on my own lettuce, onions, tomatoes and pickles, that makes it even better! The fries are wonderful as well, even with some ranch dressing (thanks to my sis' recommendation)! Have been here many times and never been let down! They also have live Zydeco bands each week, that make it a great night out! read more

This place can be summed up in 4 words: Enormous portions. Speedy service. The set-up is easy: You come in, place your order at the counter, and you wait for you number to be called. Each time that I've gone there for lunch (which can get pretty crowded) I've been amazed at how fast the staff can crank out an order. If you're on a budget there's plenty of specials to choose from. The burgers are always tasty and they give you plenty of fries. Some meals come with a small slice of watermelon if you're into that sort of thing read more

Food is good! Restrooms are horrible!!!!! You know it gets packed on the weekends. Maybe try cleaning it every hour cause it's nasty

I stopped by here for a late lunch with apparently half of the Houston Police Department. I ordered the West Texas Burger & Fries. I also grabbed one of the cream cheese brownies that was calling my name. The bacon was a bit on the thick side and the burger wasnt really juicy. There was a whole lot of bun. The fries were tasty. I didnt care for the brownie at all. Overall the meal was okay, I would go back and try something else based on the other reviews. However, wasnt really excited about what I ordered. read more

Spoke to the manager about the cold West Texas(I guess since so desert dry)Burger and fries. Food taste extremely bad I mean I think could been more satisfied eating the bun alone. Lettuce is turning black, burger is dry as a paper towel, fries as cold as the manager's heart for serving this to the public. I told her about my lettuce and she said "lettuce turns black because of the party" my lettuce was served to go in tin foil, she then changed her mind saying my "lettuce turned black because of the heat". I'm not sure if you his have ever microwaved lettuce but it doesn't change colors. Lastly after she never apologized or accepted responsibility for this distasteful meal that she claimed to have checked before being bagged she told me do not order a well done burger because they are dry order medium well. That is beyond ridiculous to tell a customer a product you offer is described as dry. Never will eat here again, the food is usually good but the customer service is usually the opposite. "Jax Grill is a cloud on a sunny day" read more

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When you just want good food in unfussy surroundings, Jax Grill is the place to go. It has a casual, roadhouse atmosphere with lots of TV's but best of all, they have really fresh, good food. I often get their turkey burger with onion rings or if I feel like a splurge, their chicken fried chicken with cream gravy is stupendous. If you want healthy food, they have a number of great salads ans my girlfriend is a fan of their Black Bean Soup. Tip- If the order line is long, you can place your order at the bar and order and you'll get your food faster that way. Jax is also a great place to go with kids since they can be loud and messy and no one cares. One thing I should note is that on Friday and Saturday nights, Jax features boisterous live French-Creole Zydeco music. There is often a large crowd dressed in western wear dancing about so make sure that is your "scene" before going on a weekend night. read more

Been going here for over 20 years. It has gone so far down it just needs to close. All started when they sold out to Union Kitchen. Quality of food, preparation, selections.... You changed food suppliers and strong menu options. A bowl of cereal is a better dinner option. Bellaire needs a diner style restaurant but it's time to close Jax.. you had a good run... read more

Sux Sorry, had to do it... honestly, I'm always surprised. Sub par food and the beer selection is horrible. read more

If you wanna check out their menu, click here: http://openmenu.com/restaurant/20e50042-15bb-11e0-b40e-0018512e6b26 The menu on Zagat is NOT updated, and the Jax website doesn't work. This place was good and quick. We ordered take-out, everything was prepared correctly, the food tasted good, and the time couldn't be beat (we called in the order, left upon calling it in, and it was ready by the time we arrived... probably could have gotten to El Rey and still been waiting for food in the same amount of time it took us from start to finish). We ordered a few items off the menu: -Veggie burger with mushrooms (no cheese) with a side salad and tomato vinaigrette -Chicken fried chicken with french fries -Quesadillas -Soup of the day (crawfish bisque) -Baked potato w/ soup (smoked corn and chicken chowder) 5 stars for the time, friendliness of the staff (from phone call to pickup), price, and for getting our order right 3.5 stars for the food. Not to say it was bad, it just wasn't mind-blowing. Exactly what you'd expect at this type of restaurant--good bar food. We'll definitely be ordering from here (and maybe even dining in) again! read more

I really enjoyed the food beer and Little Live Zydeco Band has dancing all night the drinks were very good and we really enjoyed ourselves having a girls birthday night out. Love this place read more

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