I had the baked potato with turkey. Everything was very good. My friend had a burger and fries. She always gets that because it's so consistently good. The service is fast as you go through the line to place your order. Many locals frequent this popular bbq place. Next time, I'll get some brisket to-go and have it at home. read more

Mediocre at best. The meaty pork ribs looked so good but were bland with little smoky flavor. The mayo potato salad wasn't good either, too much mayo and a funky flavor I hadn't tasted before, left most of it on the plate. The barbecue sauce is awful, I couldn't use it. I also had fried okra that would have been good if not served cold. My friend had the fried catfish, which was pretty good with large portions. Go to Annie's down the road for barbecue. read more

Great local place! Chicken fried steak was fantastic. Fresh and very nicely seasoned. Chicken salad sandwich was also on point. Staff was friendly and a pleasure. read more

We walked here from the Comfort Inn to have a meal. The food was great! We had a two and a three meat plate, with pulled pork, chicken, sliced beef, sausage, and ribs. Sides were Cowboy potatoes and beans. It was all excellent. My husband asked for hot bbq sauce and he said it was really good. Good service and a cool place. read more

We stopped by after a soccer game and had a great meal. The people were polite and professional; place was clean and tidy and everything we had was good. We will definitely be back! read more

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Fast food BBQ. Not Texas BBQ Not much flavor. I would not recommend to my friends or family read more

Average barbecue. Chopped brisket is just a combination of leftovers soaked in sauce. No Diet Coke, no Diet Pepsi. Limited sides. Ver disorganized and less than friendly. Oh well I'll keep looking. read more

Excellent food and service at the Navasoto location. The food was so fresh and prepared perfectly.

Great food, been there a few times. Highly recommend if you like BBQ or burgers. The fried shrimp is also worth a try.

Excellent experience after a cross country meet yesterday in Navasota. All Staff were extremely kind and helpful even with our big group of 5 kids. Food was amazing. The jalapeño burger was one of the best I've had. The peach and pecan cobblers were so good we had to get an extra to go. Prices are very reasonable for serving size and we would absolutely be back next time we are in the area. Don't let the negative reviews scare you- everything top notch from staff to food to wait times, read more

Burger was fantastic (took a half hour!), staff were very friendly, but slow. We got there right around lunch and they were already out of pulled pork which wouldn't have been a problem except the guy tried to make one sandwich worth of meat stretch into two sandwiches :-( I suggest you picking an "off" time to attend or expect to wait a very long time for your food. read more

Mallett Brothers Barbeque - Jalapeno Ranch Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Navasota, Texas

The bbq is good but you gotta tell them exactly what you want. If you see a big slab of brisket you can bet you will not get a slice off of it but rather a remnant soaked in juice. They will then squeeze the juice out and put it in with the rest of the chopped brisket. The process will continue until you get a good remnant. Hamburger is good! read more

Excellent bbq from a super friendly staff. We are stuffed. Four stars only because they had only about 1/2 of the sides available that were on the menu. (The sides available were very good though.) read more

This BBQ unfortunately is an embarrassment to Texas BBQ. Went in for lunch today, ordered a 3 meat plate, brisket, ribs and sausage. The brisket was basically a roasted piece of meat, ribs had so much caramelized sauce on top it was hard and not able to bite through, had to peel that off to eat the rib meat below. The sausage casing was so tough it was difficult to chew. The sides were twice baked potatoes that were served barely warm as the shredded cheese on top was not even melted. The other side was Cole slaw that had a flavor of cabbage that had an odd flavor. The onions we got on the side had a piece that had decay on it. Needless to say I could not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for decent food. read more

Food was great! People were great! Perfect place to bring customers!! Try to eat there every time I'm in town Brian read more

I have to admit I haven't had the BBQ but their sides are amazing. Home cooking at its best. Some people just can't appreciate good southern cooking. read more

I love good Texan BBQ and was quick to pull in while traveling through for lunch. Arrived a little after one and walked in to what appeared to be your typical BBQ set up. The menu is limited and unclear and the portion sizes disappointing. The slice brisket was good and moist and the sausage reasonably tasty but that was as good as it got. Even though it was just one, the sides had the look of old, dried out and scrape the side of the metal to get a serving one typically finds at 3 in the afternoon. Unlike many places, the sides were self serve in a steam table which is remarkably questionable in the days of COVID. Several of the options were gone but the trays not refilled for the new customers. BBQ sauce did not accompany the meat nor were you told it awaited you in a squeeze bottle on your table. The chopped beef was more of a sopped beef, precut and soaked in a tray of sauce rather than chopped fresh for the diner and sauced at their option. This is not one of the better Texas options. In fact, calling it mediocre is a gift. read more

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This place is hit or miss. Sometimes it is really good and sometimes it's greasy. The sides have always not been very good.

The chicken tenders, fried fish, fried shrimp, cowboy potatoes, Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and homemade chips were very good. Absolutely stop in and try those cowboy potatoes! read more

First time coming here and I wasn't impressed. The customer service could be a lot better. The staff can be more friendly they were abrupt and unhappy. The food was good but will not be coming back. read more

First time to visit and it didn't disappoint! I came in for a late lunch and it was not crowded at all. Everyone was friendly, and told me about the daily specials. I decided to order from the menu. The chicken fried steak, green beans and twice baked potato casserole were my choices. They were all good. The steak was not all batter, like you find at so many places. Green beans had bacon cooked with them, enough said !! When in Navasota, give them a try Go get Full read more

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It's about average - nothing wrong it tasted good but there are other options in the area off the freeway. The desserts are fantastic and I have had several but what gave this 3 stars are two things: 1. The menu is very confusing - I feel like I needed a decoder ring or had to grow up in Navasota to translate it. There are menus that you can hold, different then what is on the wall, different then on the whiteboard, and different from what the order taker has. This was not a one time thing I come here about once a month - the food is good. 2. The service is subpar and you have to order from one person if its a special and another person if it is desserts or meat - very weird. I think I would have ordered more or something better but it is confusing. And who knows when you get the salad bar (which is quite subpar but still worth eating). Its clean and nice - lots of locals - just not very inviting. If you are hungry for ok bbq and good sides and do not want to explore the town - then go here It's reasonably priced as well. read more

I don't know what is up with all of those negative reviews for this place. We ate there today and the food and service were great. Ambience is irrelevant when eating "fall off the bone" meaty pork ribs! It is cafeteria-style service! Brisket and chicken were also great! read more

Service was pleasant. BBQ missed the "fabulous" mark a few times. Brisket is done nicely - enjoyed the moist cuts. Jalapeno cheese sausage is yummy. Cornbread casserole is a rare delight. I would improve the ribs - slightly dry. Bathrooms are clean - always a plus. read more

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$13.50 for a completely undressed grilled chicken sandwhich and waffle fries. I had to add the Mayo after I opened it up at home. No veggies at all. The chicken was almost half the size of the bun. The waffle fries were soggy and unseasonsed. I try to support local businesses but this was a fail. read more

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Average bbq I can make the same anytime at home and a lot better if I take my time and cook it like I'm cooking it for special guest , special event or competition ! Don't waste your time cook at home it will be better and a whole lot cheaper ! read more

After about 5 visits, this is what I can say: A classic BBQ house setup. You'll be hearded down a wall and past a glass display to pick out your "viddles", then slide your tray down to pay. There is a salad bar and sides bar, BUT you have to tell them at checkout that you want to add a salad so they can charge you for it. I'm a fan of their CORNBREAD CASSEROLE, and not everyone makes or sells that. They do sell beer. They bathroom has always been clean when I've visited. They do have TVs to watch sports or news. I'd give the ribs a 7 out of 10. The brisket a 8 out of 10. The sausage a 8 out of 10. And I haven't tried their other meats yet. I can always update this later, when I visit more. read more

I had high hopes for Mallet Brothers BBQ as my boyfriend's parents were adamant about taking us there while we were in town visiting. San Diego has some amazing cuisine, but unfortunately good BBQ is far and few between so we are always promised an amazing night of BBQ one night during each visit to College Station. While the 15 minute trek to Navasota doesn't seem like that big of a deal, it was pitch black out and we were exhausted from a nonstop three day family visit. Having only tried Catfish once before (we don't have it in Southern California), I knew that was what I was going to order. I love the cornmeal batter and the distinct flavor of this fish. The meal looked promising when two extremely large pieces of Catfish were placed in front of me, but I was disappointed to find that the batter was fried too long and was rock hard. Even my attempts to cut through it with a knife were challenging. For my sides I decided on the mashed potatoes and mac n' cheese. They were out of mac n' cheese and the 30+ minute wait for a new batch was definitely not worth it. It was very runny and extremely bland. My boyfriend was a big fan of his jalapeno cheese sausage and ribs though. He was not very impressed with his side of mac n' cheese either, but decided that the flavorful jalapeno cheese sausage more than made up for it. Quick Tip: There is only one type of BBQ sauce provided on the table, but they also have sweet and spicy options behind the counter if you ask for it. read more

Very good sliced beef sandwich. Easy access off of Hwy 6. Clean and friendly staff! Nice little patio on the south side. Clean and plenty of parking. read more

Food was terrible. Sides are self serve and have been sitting out for hours. Had to throw away my dinner. Would skip.

Love this place! Whether you order from the menu or get buffet food it's really good. I know bc I've done both while here. So if you've never been to one of these restaurants: you walk in and it's set up cafeteria style. You pick your meat and pay, then you pick your sides yourself at the end. If you're ordering from the menu look at it on the wall when you walk in then get in line to go to the cash register. BBQ sauce is on the table. Anyway the hamburger was super juicy and huge with lost of flavor. The chicken was really good to, the skin was crispy but I got over it. Also check their hours if you're going to go later in the day bc they are a little weird. read more

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I hired Mallett for wedding reception catering and was so disappointed in their service. They totally forgot one of the main meats that I had ordered. Who does that? I had spoken with them to confirm and pay for the order a week before the wedding. When the meal was delivered, the turkey that I had ordered was nowhere to be seen. I was very upset and frustrated as I had told many friends that we would have the turkey as it was good as far as taste goes. I was so embarrassed since there were only two meats served instead of the three I had ordered, especially since the one I had bragged about was the one missing. Luckily we had enough food for our guests. Apparently the turkey was never even made in the first place even though it was part of the catering order. The food tasted okay, but not being able to rely on their professional catering services to correctly deliver food that was ordered was an awful experience. read more

I was staying at the hotel next door and It was recommended by the bell hop. So I decided to try their hamburger and honestly it was extremely delicious. 1/2 pound of meat with all the fixings. The fries were also really good. The portions were good and it wasn't expensive at all. Will definitely be stopping by again. Everything looked appetizing. Next time I'm trying the brisket. read more

So much hope, but an abundance of crappy dry food. Been wanting to try Mallett Bros for awhile. I should have kept on waiting. Ordered the daily special (ribs today) and the GF ordered a burger. They gave me a plate with 3 ribs on a styrofoam plate. Pointed to a auto-dispenser for my plastic fork and knife. And then the wait begins. My ribs were like a flea market leather belt. Old and dry with and out of taste. We had to wait another 17 minutes till my side order came out and my GF's food. What am I supposed to do with a plate of ribs sitting in front of me for 17 minutes while waiting for the rest of our food? POOR business decisions were made! Just bring ALL the food at one time so at least I can be a Texas gentleman and not be forced to eat my food while my GF has to wait. read more

Smokey, tender Brisket and meaty, tender, and smokey Pork Ribs...that's how one judges BBQ and this place did just fine. Add in the great service from the young guy cutting the meat tonight and this place did alright. We ordered bulk to go, so I can't say anything about the table service or salad bar or desserts. read more

This is delicious!! I don't know what all the negative comments were all about!!???? The atmosphere is great and there is kind people all around. They even had brisket! My favorite! read more

Mallett Brothers Barbeque - It's delicious! I don't know what the negative comments are all about!!??? Great atmosphere and kind people - Barbeque Near Me - Navasota, Texas

The service is terrible! I've been waiting over an hour to get my food! And to top it off people walking in behind us were getting their food before us. Very disappointing. And I can't rate the food because I'm still waiting to get it. I guess they had to go out and butcher the cow for my hamburger. UPDATE*** I got my burger and onion rings after waiting an hour and a half... it was RAW. Like y'all couldn't cook my burger well done in a hour and a half?? read more

Chicken fried chicken is delicious! The Mac & cheese was completely awful...tasted old. The service is terrible. These people don't care if your in there or not. Waited longer for a chopped beef sandwich than we did for the fried chicken. Honestly, just find another BBQ stand. read more

I've been past this place several times and the parking lot is always almost empty. Maybe one or two cars. That's usually NOT a good sign. However, we thought we'd give it a try. BIG MISTAKE. We barely had time to start on the salad and the fried mushrooms came out. Salad bar is pretty sad. Ranch dressing is aweful. Fried mushrooms were very good though and the order was extremely large. Our steaks came out almost immediately after the mushrooms. We weren't there a full 10 minutes and all our food was there on the table. It's not like the place was packed and they needed to rush us out. It was almost empty. We ordered the ribeye and sirloin cooked rare. They were barely seared on the outside. There's a difference between rare and RAW. We tried to eat them but they were drenched in so much salty seasoning they were not edible. Don't offer steaks if you cannot properly cook one. The baked potato was huge but there was nothing on it. You put your own toppings on at the salad bar. Great bacon bits. Sadly, there was no real butter. The only thing to be found was some type of yellow looking margarine like substance. Gross. They credited back the money for the steaks but no apology or anything. Absolutely terrible customer service. Never again. read more

Came here for lunch on a Monday. Mallett Brothers is a family-owned BBQ restaurant next to the Comfort Inn and Suites in Navasota. It is not a fancy 'Q place like Lambert's in Austin or Smoke in Dallas - but its barbecue beats some of the BBQ places ('temples') I've recently visited in Lockhart. I ordered a couple of ribs and some turkey along with one side and some iced tea. I chose potato salad from a buffet-like self-serve station that offered beans, potatoes, onions, corn casserole, etc. Everyone at the counter was friendly. My lunch cost a little over $10. The (beef) ribs were great. Really flavorful with a good smokey taste and nice 'ring.' They were served "dry" and really didn't need sauce to improve them. If you like a juicy, undercooked rib (I don't) you might not care for them though. The turkey was good - not dried out like other places - it's hard to make flavorful BBQ turkey (Black's in Lockhart does a good job) but this bird was pretty good. I think i would order a rack of ribs (and try the brisket) next time I go to Mallett Bros. The potato salad was good but not sure it was made in house (could be). And the iced tea was fresh and tasty. About the only thing I was a bit disappointed by was the decor - pretty simple - but that's not important with BBQ, IMHO. And I kinda wonder if they use electric smokers instead of the old time, hard earned smoke required by wood-fired pits. I'll find out next time. This was a good find; I'll be back.... read more