This was my first BBQ place when I visited Texas before moving here. I scoped it out in YELP. When I pulled up it looks like a hole in the wall. But, aren't those always the best places? I walked in and was immediately greeted. There was a crowd and I saw a sign on the door open until sold out. I knew this place was going to be good. The service was top notch. The staff takes pride in the food and customer service. I have since been back to Kat's and it didn't disappoint! Do yourself a favor and give them a visit! I have really enjoyed the turkey, sausage, and Mac and cheese! read more

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All day and yesterday some of the best restaurant brisket you can get in this area. The folks are friendly and the food is fantastic. Don't miss out on their sides and homemade pickles. I absolutely LOVE their Mac salad! If you want some of the best BBQ you have found it! read more

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Number 1 bbq place of all time. Sad they had to close but would've recommended this place to anyone I knew

Sadly, this place has closed. They did have good BBQ. My brother was a friend of the owner.

Best BBQ we have ever had!! Excellent service! This family own business is a hidden treasure! read more

Kat's Barbecue - Best bbq !!! - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

I cannot rave about this place enough! The moment we walked in the vibe was just wholesome and happy. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and talked to us like he'd known us for years and was still professional. Ordering was easy, getting our food was fast, they have specials which is always amazing! The owner is SO kind!! He truly focuses on feeding people good food and making people happy! We are from Arizona and recently moved here 1 week ago and this will forever be THE BBQ spot for us and for family and friends that visit. read more

Kat's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

My kids and I have been coming here for the last few years. If you leave here hungry, you did something wrong. The potatoes are my favorite, with the brisket, mac n cheese and pickles all tied for second place. Come early, come hungry and get ready to leave with a delightful meat coma. read more

This place has the besssssst BBQ. I have eaten everything in the menu. Love the workers, they are so nice! I normally order my food Togo and do so before I show up bc they normally sell out. The shop is small but clean and they sell blue bell ice cream! read more

1st time and it was a hit! At first we pulled up to SOLD OUT! signs but one of the team members came out and said they still had some brisket left. Which is EXACTLY what we wanted! We had 1lb of brisket (moist & flavorful), Mac & cheese, and potato salad. They also had their house BBQ sauce that paired perfectly with each item we had. (They even have a spicy one!) Brisket was so good I ordered 1lb to go and ordered a quart of their 'Kat's Brisket & Sausage Queso'. The food was wonderful, staff was funny/friendly, and restaurant was super clean. We had a great time talking to the staff/owners as if it was friends/family you haven't seen in a bit. I will definitely be back soon for more! PRO TIP: They service until they sell out! So get there early or miss out on the goods! read more

Kat's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

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Best BBQ around. Always nice people with outstanding service. They go above and beyond for the community and continue to serve great food. I wish they were open more when that craving hits. The meat is always exactly what you want and the sides are what you never expected. Go for the specialty items you don't find other places. It will not disappoint! read more

Tried Kat's because of the high reviews and it's a local business. It did not disappoint. Everything is made from scratch. The ribs were the star of the show, but don't sleep on that pulled pork or house made sausage. Fun personable staff. Would recommend going even if it takes you 5 miles out of the way. read more

Kat's Barbecue - A half-eaten Kat's plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

Damn Good Brisket! Mac and cheese was excellent, Beans were smokey and delicious, Even the Potato salad was damn good! Brisket was served with pickled jalapenos, onions and fresh pickles. They added such a great contrast to the fatty brisket. All in all everything was delicious. Granted the remaining BBQ was all sold out so I couldn't review the other things such as pulled pork, ribs, sausage or chicken. But I'm sure they'd all get 5 stars just based on this brisket alone! read more

Stopped in at lunch on a Sat. It was empty until around 12 when it got busy. Its a casual vibe in an old pier and beam building. Had a two meat plate of pork ribs and turkey. Both are great! All the sides are great but the mac and cheese and potato salad are show stoppers. The cole slaw has celery and adds a nice contrast to the sweet dressing. The spicy bbq sauce is delish and I usually pass on sauce so that should tell you something. My brother had the double bone in pork chop that was served with a brown sugar maple butter and mashed potatoes which he said were fantastic! We split a raspberry chocolate cake which had a thick ganache icing and mouse filling. The dessert case is something to marvel with lots of choices including their homemade banana pudding. read more

Kat's Barbecue - Pork rib and turkey two meat plate with potato salad and cole slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

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Belongs on the Texas monthly top 50 bbq list. Recently cut back the portions, not really on the price but still worth it. We love how Ernie takes the time to remember the regulars names. read more

Probably some of the best bbq I've ever had, if not the best. They were extremely welcoming and friendly, joking and striking up conversation with first timers (like us) and seasoned regulars alike. One tip: they are open until they sell out, and this happens earlier or later depending on the day. So either call ahead or get there as early as possible. This is a family run business with incredible bbq, fair prices, and a casual atmosphere. The owner was serving us bbq from behind the counter (a down to earth approach you hardly ever see), and the welcoming quality of Kat's is only bolstered by the quality and quantity of the bbq plates. They keep it real here. read more

Kat's Barbecue - Kat's Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

I travel to Houston for good BBQ from the League City area... for one reason. Nothing around this area could touch the bbq at Pinkertons or Truth (among others). Kat's is for sure in that league. We got all the meats and there was no disappointments. Brisket smoky, good bark, moist and draped over your finger. Sausage firm with good pop. Great taste. And no grease. Ribs seasoned well with plenty of black pepper. No sweet sauce glaze which I prefer. Let the sweet tender pork do all the work. Pulled pork, which I never get, was excellent. Again simple seasoning, moist and flavorful. I will be back. Go early as they run out quick...which is the best sign for a bbq place stepping up their game. Great stuff!!! read more

This was the best barbecue I've ever had I definitely recommend going! I got the brisket mac & cheese and it was delicious.

I had high hopes for Kats BBQ going based off of the reviews, the food was good but not the best. The Mac and cheese noodles where overcooked, and the cheese sauce was under seasoned. The BBQ beans where ok, but the slaw was great. I didn't really get a good Smokey taste in the brisket, pulled pork, or ribs. The meats where very tender and juicy. The BBQ sauce is delicious. One thing I was very pleased with was the portion of food they give on the kats plate. You can easily split it between 2 people which makes the big price worth it. The service was great. The guy at the register was very loud, energetic, and friendly. Seemed very passionate about his job which is awesome. There is indoor and outdoor seating. I went pretty close to opening so I didn't have any problems getting a table. The food was average but the overall experience was great. read more

Kat's Barbecue - Kat's BBQ plate - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

NEVER disappoints! The owners are so sweet and accommodating. They are hands down the best BBQ in this area. Once they open you better get there quick because it's first come, first serve. They close after they are out of BBQ. read more

My wife and I visited Kat's Barbecue on a recent trip to Texas and ordered the Kat's Plate since it basically had a bit of everything: Pulled Pork, Ribs, Brisket, Sausage, and Three Sides. What came out was a mountain of food that could have easily fed three to four people. My favorite part of the meal was the Ribs: tender, meaty, and fall off the bone but all the meats were delicious, tender and lightly smoky. We also had sides of crisp creamy coleslaw, savory gooey mac and cheese, and flavorful baked beans mixed with shreds of beef. Overall, Kat's serves good quality BBQ and is worth a visit. read more

Kat's Barbecue - Kat's Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

Omg! Food was AMAZING!!! Hubs loved his prime rib and the chopped beef potato was awesome! I think it was about 3 meals. So much meat! The chicken was great too. We also got the bbq queso. It was ridiculously good!!!!! About made myself sick eating it! The only thing I was disappointed in was dessert. Got banana pudding and chocolate pie. They were just sort of meh. read more

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Great BBQ, had the brisket and sausage combo with beans and Mac n cheese. Brisket was so good really didn't need sauce but their mild and spicy sauces enhanced both meats. The pickles made in house great and had a nice crunch. Generous portions some will need a quitter box. read more

Kat's Barbecue - Brisket and sausage combo with beans and Mac & cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

Bbq mac and cheese was amazing! Awesome service and could see them cutting meat right in front of us. Good old bbq vibe

Great for carry out. Food comes in large portions and is very tasty. Friendly helpful service. Calling ahead to order is helpful. Small dining area. Easy to find on HWY 646 in Santa Fe, TX. read more

On our way back from a quick trip to Galveston, I asked my daughter to find us a good place to stop for lunch. She had bombed before so there was some pressure for her to find a great place. When we pulled up, my son and I said, "are you sure about this?" It is a tiny little place about 20 minutes off the beaten path. But make the drive! It was so worth it! We are KC bbq fans and are pretty picky about bbq. This place was amazing! The Mac and Cheese was phenomenal. Served topped with brisket and sausage, shredded cheese, onions, and jalapeños. The brisket was the best I have had. My daughter ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It was pulled high with meat--also delicious. The servings are gigantic. We ordered two meals and split them between the three of us. We all left full! I think the two meals and three drinks came to about $36. We had excellent service and even met Kat--the amazing chef! Such a sweet woman with some talent in the kitchen! read more

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It's been a while since I got the chance to swing by here. Boy, they've added some selections (freezer by the door with cold cut meats) and a dining area at the back of the building. One thing hasn't changed though... that killer fall-of-the-bone ribs! This place has maintained its small quaint country feel to it. Unlike the first time I got on here a few years ago (before they got famous), this place has gotten a lot busier especially now that the word has really gotten out to so many people! On a side note, I really like that they're now naming who their farmer is! It's nice to know who to thank for the delicious meats they serve! read more

Kat's Barbecue - Thanks Farmer Mike! - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

Amazing brisket! Come early, they close when they sell out. Super friendly staff, wonderful Ma & Pa restaurant! read more

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Down home type food. Very good. Recommend. We went on a little day trip to the winery and here. Would do it again.

BBQ had great flavor was basic but I feel that's what made it great. It was cooked perfectly. I'm not usually a big pulled pork guy but this pulled pork was phenomenal and I ate most of it. The sides I had were good but Mac and cheese could use a lil work. Beans were really good and coleslaw was tasty. Only thing I could ask for is to fill the 3oz portion of sauce as it should be not just 1/4th. Also provide the other sauces not just the regular one when getting order Togo. The service was top notch and couldn't have asked for better serviced. The restaurant itself was nice and fit the food perfectly. read more

Well, after attempting to try this BBQ two or three times, we finally got it. A pound of brisket with bread. They were out of Mac and cheese, beans contains pork, and we didn't want anything cold. We judge the brisket as a ranking anyway. Out of 10, I said 6.5, but wife said 7. Wasn't that bad, but definitely not a five star. The guy upfront was super nice. The brisket was tender and moist, flavorful, but had a boiled meat texture, which I didn't care for.. along with a weird layer of fat that you can peel off like tape. I didn't like the tea or the lemonade. Probably won't be back. But hey, try it for yourself if you're in the area. read more

Stopped in from League City to grab lunch. 2 meat tray with 2 sides offered a ton of food for 2 to share. Sliced brisket was moist and well smoked. Well balanced bbq sauce is very tasty and just the right amount of vinegar and pepper. Mac n cheese was creamy and bbq beans were tasty! Homemade pickles were tart and crunchy. Abita root beer on tap was a nice surprise. Tasted my daughter's grilled cheese and the sharp cheddar made it a top notch grilled cheese. Kids meal is large and comes with either Mac n cheese or chips. Friendly service and atmosphere and definitely will return for more awesome food. Next trip I plan to try the Kat's Mac bowl. read more

Best barbecue in Galveston county in my opinion. Brisket is tender with a good smoke flavor. Sides are excellent . This is an establishment I could eat at everyday of the week! read more

It was my day off and I headed down 45 South to Santa Fe to try Kats BBQ. I had been wanting to try this place for some time but my schedule hasn't allowed me too, so today I got that chance. I pulled up as they opened and its a place that you could pass up if you weren't looking. Its doesn't look nothing fancy as the big city BBQ joints look like and there were a few people picking up orders that they called in. I walked in and I was greeted right away from the guy taking the orders. I looked at the board and I ordered the 2 meat plate brisket, sausage and my sides the cowboy beans and potato salad, I also got a bottle Big Red and for dessert I got the carrot cake. The owner was working the block and I was lucky enough to talk to him for a bit and as I got to know him I found out he was a chef and threw his hat into the BBQ game. He was the Pitmaster for some time but his wife now handles the pits making sure all the meats are cooked to perfection. I got my plate and it was good portions as the owner told me "No one leaves here not being full." I jumped into the brisket and I have to admit it tasted good I got the moist cut and the fat was rendered just right and you could definitely taste the smoke coming from the barrel pits that were out back. The sausage was also good and the snap on the casing was were it needed to be, as I was getting into the sides the owner brought out some ribs and they were on point with plenty of smoke flavor and there was no need for any sauce. I usually pride myself on trying good sides and these I must admit we above what I expected. The beans were in house made and the brisket that they add to them makes them just that much better and the potato salad was also fresh and homemade NO bucket stuff here!!. Before I dove into the carrot cake I asked for a to go box and the guy taking the orders yelled across the room "We need a quitter box." Something he says people ask for when they cant finish the large portions they put on the plate. I dug into the carrot cake and man it was damn good all I needed was a glass of milk to wash it down. Over all the place is a spot I recommend the customer service was so friendly and as I was leaving the owner told me that the two freezers in the front of the store filled with meat was for sale from his ranch, that's right he has his own cattle that he processes, packages and sells. I was so glad that I made the drive to Santa Fe if your ever in the area be sure to stop at Kats BBQ.. 3805 FM646 Santa Fe TX, 77510 Closed Sun-Mon-Tues Open Weds-Thurs-Fri-Sat 11am-4PM or Sold Out. read more

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Sometimes you have to go off the beaten path to find delicious grub. In Kat's case, I wouldn't have known the place existed if it weren't for Google Maps. The two-year-old eatery -- I heard one of its employees say it has been around since 2016 during my recent visit -- is nearly 1/4 of a mile away from the intersection of 646 and 1764. A ten-minute drive for me. Small, unassuming, and simple, the restaurant has a Saturday prime rib special that will fill you up for the rest of the day. I got mine medium rare as the man upstairs intended it to be, and it was very tasty. The hunk of meat was so huge it had its own plate. Equally delicious were the mashed potatoes decorated with with shredded beef and cheese. So worth it for approximately $33. Allow me to round out the review with high praises for the accompanying dessert, a banana-flavored pudding complete with a Nilla wafer. The sweetness made for the perfect culmination to an awesome lunch. As I was about to leave, I heard the gentleman who owns the place talk about how he fielded several calls pertaining to rib orders. Right then and there I knew I had to come back for the ribs. read more

Kat's Barbecue - The Saturday prime rib special in all its culinary glory. - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

The food is too inconsistent, I ordered brisket and it was as dry as the Sahara desert, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the employees had the pharaohs curse. I would rather eat fish from the polluted waters in Texas city then consume the disgusting, grainy, dry brisket. I don't understand how this has nearly 5 stars this place deserves 1 my old crippled grandpa who struggles to get out of his seat can make a better brisket on a portable grill than these people can on a commercial kitchen. read more

Honestly, I feel like this place is overrated. It was decent but not among the elite BBQ joints in H-town. Got the Kat's plate. Very large portions. I enjoyed the pulled pork and sausage. The brisket and ribs were only okay. BBQ beans were good. The mac salad was decent. Not having much of a wait was pleasant. Banana pudding was not the best - I feel like there are many better ones out there. Ultimately, I would consider going back depending on circumstances if I'm in the area but would not make a special trip out there. read more

If you're a BBQ lover and are near Santa Fe you must try Kat's BBQ!! The food was so good and the brisket sandwich could feed 3 people!! To top this off the hospitality was SUPERB!!! The only warning I will give is go early because they sell out everyday!! They sold out while we were there! read more

Kat's Barbecue - Brisket sandwich and Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

A small bbq place with BIG flavor. We loved everything we tried at Kat's! We ordered the Kat's Special which comes with a TON of bbq, three sides, bread, pickles, and onions. Kat's was our 2nd stop on a mini-bbq crawl in the Houston area and we were so upset we didn't start there because we couldn't eat more than we did! Absolutely delicious and the best bbq in the south Houston area! read more

Kat's Barbecue - Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pork ribs, coleslaw, beans, and macaroni & cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

My family and I decided to come here for lunch during the weekend to try something new . Pulling up the building is really small and I almost missed it as it's just not what I was expecting . The inside is very small , with a 1 room bathroom and it's sit yourself . After seeing pictures on yelp of the fat kat I decided that's what I wanted & I figured I would have leftovers . All the employees and owner were extremely friendly and you could tell most of the customers are regulars . When the food came out I was as not prepared for just how big my sandwich was going to be , it was huge but sooo delicious ! Only downside was they sold out of coleslaw so it was without , not a deal breaker but I can only imagine how much better it would've been . My husband ordered the 2 meat and licked the plate . We are so happy we came here and when we want barbecue we will continue to come support this mom-pop . * when we went it was around 2 and they had already sold out of a few things so go early or call if there's something Particular you want . read more

Kat's Barbecue - Fat kat is HUGE! - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, Texas

Omg!! Best Brisket EVER And the brisket grilled cheese is amazing!! You won't be able to finish it all!! read more