Very unassuming place. Was closed due to a car crashing into the business when I visited, so picked up right in front of it. It was well worth the inconvenience. Tge portions are generous and delectable. The Leon's cut was a juicy and scrumptious chunk of brisket. One of the better BBQ pits I ate at during my stay. Service was very friendly and personable. read more

This place was nasty. My meat was sour. I never got my refund on this food. I was on a field trip when I went to this location I would never go back. They were nice people, but that day it wasn't my day. read more

3.75 My family and I decided to stop by Leon's BBQ for lunch. We parked on the street close to the entrance. We went in the restaurant and we were greeted by a woman. She asked us if we were picking up an order or dinning there. We told her we were eating there and she told us to sit at a table behind us. I noticed that when we walked in it was kind of small but it worked for us. We grabbed some menus to look at and then sat down. After we sat down the same woman came over and asked us what we wanted to drink. We asked for bottled water. She asked if we wanted ice and we said yes so she brought out the ice in cups and then she brought us our waters. Then she asked us what we wanted to order. We barely had time to look at the menu but we had an idea of what we wanted so we just ordered. I ordered a brisket sandwich and some potato salad. Apparently the meat comes separate from the bread and you make your sandwich. She asked us what kind of bread we wanted. White or wheat and we said white. I assumed we would get our bread first but we got it last. She brought the potato salad first. It was good. It didn't have big potatoes as it seemed more creamy. It had a mustardy flavor which I liked. The brisket was okay. It was a little dry but it was filling. The BBQ sauce was thin but good. Adding it to the brisket gave the meat a little flavor. The bread that they gave us was regular white sandwich bread slices. This came last to our table. We probably waited around 5 minutes for regular white sandwich bread after getting our potato salad and brisket. I tried one of the Riblets. It was small with a lot of fat and very little meat which made it hard to eat. Overall it was an okay experience. The atmosphere is small, the food is decent, and the service was just okay. read more

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Visited this place for the first time for takeout. Apparently they are rebuilding from where a car crashed into the establishment. The place is really small, so I'd suggest getting your food to-go. For $21.50, we got the three meat plate (pic attached) For our meats, we got extra lean brisket (too lean, next time I'll get the Leon cut, ribs (really good) and white meat chicken (enjoyed this as well). For our sides we selected turnip greens (decent) and beans (not a fan). It came with bread and onions and pickles. The lady that took our order was very courteous and helpful. There's an article on the wall in the establishment about Leon the owner (pic attached). I've also attached a pic of the menu. All and all, this is very decent bbq and is very reasonably priced relative to other bbq places and other restaurants in general. Good value. I recommend you give it a try. read more

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I got the ribs and they were so delicious. There were so many for a ridiculously good price. The brownies were were also well worth the price. The service was crazy fast and very friendly. read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - Young & Tender Spare Ribs 1/2 pound - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

This is the kind of spot that you really want them to do well on account of being locally-owned, with quaint ambiance, attentive service, and an old-timer owner and pit boss. Unfortunately, the praise ends there and the only good food was the packaged pickles and chips so we really felt compelled to balance out the 4 star reviews that brought us here. We've had incredible barbecue all over Houston, Dallas, Austin, and other states, but this was just not fresh food made with passion. Brisket is tough and flavorless, more like a corned beef... the texture and lack of smoke flavor or crust makes me think it's been pre-cooked and then vacuum-sealed and boiled to bring to temp. It wasn't prime lunch or dinner hour, but our hot sides were served cold and our cole slaw seemed like cabbage fresh outta the plastic. Barbecue never lets me down, so this one hurt. read more

Food was awesome best BBQ I ever had. Service was great as well. Would definitely go back if we were in the area again

While the food is not awful, there was not flavor other then cooked meat for the NC BBQ sandwich, which was disappointing considering I'm from NC and love pulled pork. The sides were especially small, in a sauce container cup, since I paid almost $4-5 for each. Don't think it is worth the money or time to go. read more

We're here in Galveston on vacation and when the BBQ place we wanted to try was closed for dinner I looked on Yelp and found Leon's nearby. We ordered their 3 meat dinner (brisket, beef and sausage) and my son ordered their Yard Bird Sandwich. For the sides we ordered green beans and red beans and rice. I picked up my order which was ready in about 35 minutes. The meats were juicy and tasty. The green beans and red beans and rice were also tasty. I just wish there was more of red beans and rice, the container was a little small. When we ordered the Yard Bird sandwich there was no picture on Yelp to see what it looked like. We didn't know it came as 3 pieces of chicken and sandwich bread. Although my son said it was tasty, we probably would have ordered something else if we knew what it looked like. We were expecting maybe a chicken breast and the bread to be more of a bun. We didn't dine inside the restaurant so we can't speak to the ambience. Overall the food delicious. read more

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The Rolette's were amazing!!! People were very friendly and welcoming. Great spot for barbecue in Galveston.

The Brisket was good and the barbecue sauce. I didn't care for the sausage or the turkey. I tried the barbecue beans and mac and cheese. I didn't like either one of them. read more

Leon's was great! We were in town from Utah visiting Galveston. Leon's was very inviting. The owner came out to greet us and they comfortably fed our collective group of 12 quite easily. The meat was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We'll be back next time we head out to Galveston! read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - Brisket, Leon's Sausage, Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

*smack!smack!smack!* Absolutely delicious. The meat was juicy and well cooked. I could have eaten a bucket of the beans. The service was fast and the staff were super friendly. This will be my go to place the next time I'm in town. read more

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5 star alert! I remember eating here through the years but just couldn't remember how it tasted since it's been a while. The food is so good here! Wow the flavor of the meat and bbq sauce is amazing! This is one of the spots that will be my go to spot for lunch in Galveston when I'm here. Simply great bbq! Food: North Carolina chip bbq sandwich was so dam good! I could have literally eaten two just because the taste is so good. The bbq sauce is sweet and tangy. One of my favorite bbq sauces I have tried. Great bbq sandwich! We got the rib sandwich as well to try those and they were just as good. My fave though was the niece Carolina sandwich. In fact on the way out tomorrow we will stop there again! Customer service: the lady working the counter is very nice. She saw that the lady who was supposed to be bagging up the food was lagging so she went and bagged up my order. Thank you for that! If you follow me. This is a must try. read more

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We returned here on our first beach trip since the pandemic. I remembered it as really good, but today really exceeded our expectations. The ribs were some of the best I have had in a long time. This visit we were honored by a tableside visit from Leon himself. For bbq lovers this was a real honor and a moment I will not soon forget. Sides were so so. I'd suggest just sticking with a plate of ribs and a cold glass of sweet tea. Go see Leon and show him some love. read more

As the name depicts this IS one fine BBQ joint. Absolutely delicious brisket with an excellent smoked bark. i ordered the bbq beans which are the bomb!!! others in my party ordered pulled pork and the house made sausage links. The portions are huge and My family enjoyed the other entrees just as much. Our waitress was personable and efficient. The restaurant was clean but small. This place won't disappoint. BBQ at its best in Galveston TX. read more

Good BBQ. Sweet folks here. We brisket and man it's good. Plenty of food. I accidentally left my purse and had to go back for it. They held it for me till I returned. Thank you so much. read more

Food is amazing and never miss on the quality 5 stars for me when it come to the stuff shrimp and boudin balls

We've been here twice now. Small down to earth and friendly place. Affordable too. Once we dined in and recently called in an order to go. Both times food was excellent. We had brisket sandwiches, ribs, and a side of red beans and rice. BBQ prices in Houston have been rising while quality falling. This is not the case at Leon's. Would def come back when in Galveston. read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Try the Leon's cut fatty and tender! Best BBQ I've had in a very long time! FYI they do deliver! read more

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friendly staff, bad food. ac doesnt work, took 40 mins to get food with no one in the restaurant. leon gets a 5/5, but i can see why they are closing. pretty sure the reviews on yelp are fake, no one whos been here would give this place 5 stars read more

First time in Texas, and had to have BBQ. The ribs were outstanding. Service was great and had Pecan pie for desert. The best. Highly recommend. read more

World's Finest is right! We stumbled upon Leon's during our quest for Texas BBQ. We walked in and were warmly greeted. Once seated, Leon came over to say hello and was quick to answer questions and allowed us to sample a couple of items we weren't sure about. He was a fun and genuine guy to talk to and knows how to ham it up with his guests. Our group ended up ordering the brisket, ribs and turkey. For sides we enjoyed the turnip greens, mac and cheese, rice and beans, BBQ beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Once the food came all you could hear from our table was lip smacking, finger licking, some mmm's and comments like "This is hands down the best BBQ I've ever had", " This is amazing", "This is so good". The meats were melt in your mouth tender. Knives were on the table, but they were not needed. The homemade heated BBQ sauce was incredible. Portion sizes were huge. We left with full bellies and full left over boxes for a later meal. It is a good thing we don't live in Texas, because Leon's would be a regular dining spot if we did and our waistlines could not handle that! read more

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My husband grew up in Texas and has been dreaming of having the type of BBQ from his childhood. This place exceeded his memories. From fall-apart brisket to their personal recipe smoked sausage to the juiciest and most flavorful turkey I've ever had-nothing beats Leon's. It's a small, unassuming building, but don't let that fool you. The service was also great-a friendly, family atmosphere. I would give more stars if I could. read more

Food was excellent, friendly staff, 41 year family history of ownership. Don't let the outside look scare you away. A neighborhood family friendly place. Would of bought one of their T Shirts if they had them for sale on premises. Food portion was enough to have left overs for lunch the next day. Thank you Leon's Family for a great experience! read more

My mouth is still happy about the BBQ here at this place. We got here as soon as it opened since there is limited parking near the business. The fragrance is the first thing to notice when inside. It's definitely an old fashioned place where they do Texas brisket very well. My husband ordered the Leon's cut of brisket with red beans and rice, and I ordered the chopped brisket. It was amazing. There is a little heat with the sauce but not too bad. It's a small restaurant so not good for a crowd. read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - Brisket sandwich. Hubs shared some of his incredible brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Outstanding smoke from Leon. He is an artist with the brisket - juicy, tender, and not overwhelmingly smokey. He has got it down. The pork chips were also superb. His sauce is home made and a great mix of smokey and just a tinge of spice. Not too sweet (I can't stand overly sweet BBQ sauce). A little disappointed in the homemade "Downtown" sausage. Nothing wrong with it, just not my style. Sides were fine. Leon is a gentleman. As friendly as a person could be. But serious about his craft. Note that the place is a bit scruffy - following on one of the prior reviews, he hasn't yet fixed the damage from the car hitting the place and they walk you in through the kitchen. And my, oh my, oh my, the smoke smell is delicious. Will really whet your appetite. read more

We haven't been here in several years. The prices are reasonable and the bbq is delicious. Try the turnip greens!!

Leon's is a very authentic bbq place. We ordered the 3 meat plate (ribs, brisket and sausage) and they were all tasty. The potato salad was sort of like mashed potatoes with chunks of potato and very good. I especially enjoyed the coleslaw. Seating inside. Leon was there and told us that he went to culinary school and cooked for generals in the military. This is definitely worth a stop when in Galveston! read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - Leon, the proprietor and chef! - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I would consider this a must-stop if you're in Galveston. It's not exactly Hill Country BBQ and it's not exactly southern (though it is hickory smoked). The pies are effing amazing. The ribs are great. The brisket is above average, as is the sausage. And the turkey is turkey. This place looks like a hole in the wall and seems to be run the correct way--which is to say that the people working there are exceptionally friendly and make you feel welcome. For that reason alone I would continue to go back. But it helps that everything on the menu ranges from good to great. read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Great BBQ in Galveston Had change while going out of Galveston on a cruise to eat at this place. I ordered the Leon's best brisket and greens and potato salad. Without getting log-winded all of it was fabulous. If you in the area don't miss this place. read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Don't let the name fool you. This is definitely not fine BBQ. I don't recommend it. We did not have a good experience here. The woman who took our order does not seem to know the menu items. When I asked what the "North Carolina BBQ Chip" sandwich was she said it was brisket with sauce on it. When she brought out the order she brought dry brisket out. When I said I ordered the North Carolina bbq chip sandwich she said it the same thing. She also forgot the bring out half of the sides we ordered. We asked another woman who worked there and she took my plate because it was the wrong order and brought the right item out. The brisket and spare ribs are dry and salty. They are skimpy on the bread they give you. The sides are not good. Mac and cheese tastes like boxed Mac and cheese, the bbq baked beans are plain. The cole slaw is ok and the potato salad tastes like it was store bought. read more

Oh Leon's ,,,,, It's about as original as "time", great place to drop in and get delicious "riblets" @ 9.99 a pound (about 4-5 big slices). I'm not that crazy about anything else on the menu and coworkers aren't that crazy about their menu items. We all just stick to the riblets,,,it's like huge chunky bacon finger licking meaty slices. yum!!! read more

The food was spot on. The question is do you prefer the Leon's cut (juicier fatter) like me, or leaner cut like my wife tried both loved both. Sauce on ribs is a distraction (tried one bite) the rub is perfect meats fall off the bones. Loved the layers of flavors in the potato salad. Leon and crew are charming ,and gracious excellent food and hospitality. read more

Flavorful ribs, huge portions almost made up for the dry brisket & the awful service. I walked in and ordered iced tea. I wasn't asked "sweet or unsweet?" so assumed unsweet was only option. Wrong! Got a glass of sweet tea. When ordering the 3-meat plate I asked about the extra-cost 'Leon's cut' - - "that's comes with extra fat," I was told. OK, don't need extra fat :) Ordered sausage, brisket, ribs. Did I want white or wheat bread? Neither! After a couple of minutes I was told "we're out of sausage." OK, what else do you have? "We have turkey & chicken, and the chicken's good." OK, chicken it is. The other waitress came over and asked whether I wanted a sweet or unsweet tea refill, so I got that fixed. The table behind me asked her about 'Leon's cut,' and got a great explanation that it was from a different part of the brisket, with more flavor & fat. Ah, maybe I should have ordered THAT! When they ordered sausage, she said "We're out of links--all we have is homemade sausage." They ordered that--like I would have if my waitress had mentioned it! Then she asked the table, "White, wheat or corn bread." Wait--homemade corn bread?? Heck, yes! I asked my waitress for corn bread, and she brought some--and it was TERRIFIC! OK, food--ribs were outstanding. Tender, a bit chewy, crisp bark. The thick brisket slices tasted good, but they were dry (wish I'd ordered Leon's). Chicken was like all BBQ chicken--tasted like chicken, and a bit dry. Got my bill, handed over my credit card. Charge slip had $0.88 'non cash charge' added to my $21 bill. I asked my waitress, "Do you charge extra for credit cards?" "Yes," she said as she walked away. Folks, if you're gonna charge for plastic, say that on the menu or have the servers mention it! Huge portions, good to very good food. Other-worldly service. If I return, it'll be ribs and cornbread (and perhaps a taste of 'Leon's cut' brisket) TO GO. read more

Holy cow is this place delicious! The dine-in is still closed from a car crash into the building so everything is to-go. There are very helpful and friendly ladies on the sidewalk who will take your order. Prices seem to be in-line with what you get. We ordered 3 half-pound portions of meat and a side of potato salad for 3 people to share, as the portions are generous. We ate our fill and still had some left over. I'm pretty sure the potato salad is made in-house but the real stars of the show are the meats! The brisket came with bbq sauce but you absolutely don't need it. The flavor is already fantastic. The ribs are tender and amazing and the homemade sausage has a fantastic flavor. The Leon cut is fattier and more flavorful, well worth the few dollars to upgrade. We've never had Texas barbecue before but we're converts after eating Leon's! read more

This is the third time I have ordered takeout food from this location over a period of some years. This is the third time that I've gotten my food, and took it to my place to accommodate guests. I was staying in Galveston on the west end which is far away from their location and part of my order was missing. My most recent order on February 9th 2024 was a total disappointment! I had an order that totaled $79 that should've included a whole chicken. The cost of the whole chicken was 16.95 plus tax and it wasn't included in my order when I got back to my Beach House which is quite a few miles from Leon's. I called them and told them that the chicken was missing from the order and it was too far for me to drive back to their location. They said they were going to credit my credit card for the amount of $16.95 plus tax. to date they have not credited my account. This forces me to get my adjustment through my credit card customer service department. Now the same thing happened a few years back. I had to go back over there to their location to get the rest of my order because they Had not included part of my order. And then the time before that time..., so I see a pattern here and it's very disturbing. Plus, this time the barbecue beef was sliced off so thin until it was tasteless and tasted like it been boiled instead of barbecued. The ribs were dry and tasted old. The sausage seemed like it was still raw. It hadn't been barbecued or even cooked at all! The sides were disappointing because there wasn't much in each small container. The size of the container was small but I ordered large sizes. So I just felt like they ripped me off and I was out of almost $80 for my incomplete order that just wasn't all there! they took my money and I didn't get what I ordered so it was a big disappointment. I just want my experience to be known. I try to support people of color businesses because I know it's important. But when I have these kinds of experiences, I am more inclined to never step foot into this place again, and any other place that tries to take my money and doesn't give me the products that I ordered. in addition to saying that they're going to credit my card back for the items missed and so far that hasn't happened either. So I just wanted people to know about my personal experience in this situation At Leon's Barbecue in Galveston Tx. read more

I can't overstate the amount of love I felt eating at Leon's. For starters, we arrived super close to closing: okay, it was basically at closing SMH. The front door was locked, but we saw an older gentlemen waving us down to come to the rear entrance near the kitchen. My initial thought was that he was either selling leftovers or poaching customers, but he ended up ushering us through the kitchen into the dining room. It turns out this older gent was actually Leon himself!!!! He, his wife and his son made us all feel very at home. And the brisket?! It's some of the best I've ever had, and I'm a critic!!!! Mr. Leon fed us all well and filled us in on some of the history of his restaurant and Galveston in general. I greatly appreciated his hospitality. The food was great and the service was stellar!!! I'll driveline be returning the first chance I get! read more

I love this place but it's unsafe place to have lunch or dinner right now. The cashier and the cook and the white woman who puts together the orders are wearing their masks improperly. They only have their mass covering their mouth the mask needs to cover their nose and their mouth. If they have the Corona virus I guarantee you it's on your food from aspiration/fluid ( liquid materials which are released from everyone's nose) as they breathe on your food. read more

Leon's World's Finest BBQ - 55th at Broadway - Barbeque Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Got the brisket. The potato salad was also very good. Big potato chunks. Our waitress was nice and friendly. Will go back!