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    Old Bucs Barbecue

    4.8 (85 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Burnt Ends (1 lb.)
    Morgan W.

    Bonus star for customer service. This is a Mom and pop bbq spot. Came in on Saturday - I drove past the place the first time and had to turn around to find it again. No frills BbQ spot. I ordered the Turkey and the burnt end brisket and a side of Mac and cheese. Pinto beans have bacon in them so I didn't order those. Quick service. I was able to pay with Apple Pay. Took my food to- go. They wrapped my meats in foil. Owners son rung me up. The place is a little eclectic with a jukebox CD player. Mac and cheese was creamy. I added some seasoning when I got home though. Turkey nice and moist. Burnt ends were really good actually although a few pieces were a little hard.

    Menu posted at the drive thru!!
    Ivy L.

    We came out to a nursery in the area and the bf decided he wanted to find a good place to eat! Old Bucs came up and the reviews were pretty fabulous for a bbq joint out in the middle of nowhere, so we decided to give it a try. Super surprised they had a drive thru!!! Bbq that you can get without getting out of your vehicle?! Yes please!! Welp, for this reason there wasn't any photos of the actual bbq :) But if you want to take my word for it, it was cheaper than in the city and it was fantastic! Good smoke, tender, amazing flavors!! It was one of those pleasantly surprised moments where the bf looks at you and goes.. Mmm Mmmm Mmmmm... you have to try this! He was a happy camper! We are glad we stopped by!

    Sofía H.

    Delicious surprise after going to the Manvel library! The staff was super nice and the food was delicious! Price was very affordable for the high quality! Small little and lovely place!

    Stacy A.

    We just tried this place out for the first time today and we now realize what all of the hype is about! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the owner. He was so welcoming and walked us through how to order and what he recommended we get to eat. We had the Brisket, Burnt ends, Turkey, and Macaroni and cheese. It came with bread, pickles, cheddar cheese, onions, sauce, and crackers on the side. Every bite we ate was amazing. My husband an di both said this was the best brisket we've had in a long time. And leave that sauce on the side alone - you don't need it. They have a drive through if you just want to get it and go or the have tables inside and on the patio available. Be sure to get there early because when they sell out, they're out.

    Eric V.

    Old Bucs is IMO one of the best BBQ spots in the area if not country. I'm from Los Angeles and whenever I'm in town to visit my family this is the first spot we ever go to. The brisket falls apart in your mouth and is full of flavor. The ribs fall clean off the bone and the sausage deathly delicious. The last time I was there they were provided free beer which was a super cool touch.

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    3 years ago

    No better brisket in Texas. Great beef ribs and pork belly burnt ends are amazing. Underrated, unpretentious gem.

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    4 years ago

    Niiiiiiccceeeeee!! Love the BBQ, Way better than the Big Horn down the street. Would 10/10 recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Fantastic bbq. Best on this end of Brazoria county. Try every thing if you get the chance

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    Saw the review and other places seemed too busy so we got smoked ribs and brisket, and their banana pudding. Everything was great!!!

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    6 years ago

    Best BBQ ever. Wish they had better sides. At least the banana pudding is best ever along side the bbq. Way better than Big Horn BBQ.

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    5 years ago

    No exaggeration, this is absolutely the best BBQ available on the SW side of Houston.

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    5 years ago

    Great BBQ! Excellent service! Our new favorite spot! The potato salad was the best I've ever had. Brisket and ribs were excellent!

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    Solid 5. This is pure Texas BBQ! The team and cooks are great people! If you love BBQ. This is the place to go!

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    7 years ago

    Excellent brisket, sausage, and ribs! A definite must-eat. Only Saturdays, but worth the wait!

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    Y'all I swear they have burnt ends that melt in your mouth like butter The brisket and sausage are to die for.

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    (19 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    I absolutely love BBQ in general- like I could eat it 3 meals a day for life, no problem. My…read moregranddad was a pitmaster and I got skills with a smoker myself. Ask that said- for me to buy bbq somewhere repeatedly says A LOT. I use this spot as a solid go to for brisket and ribs. That's about it for me- the burnt ends are good too. Tried the potato salad and the beans- not a fan. Wasn't overwhelmed by the baked potato either. Prices are a little steep, but what else ain't these days? I'll say this- I've ordered like 4 times and EVERY time it's been the same great flavor. The quality consistency brings me back.

    Okay so the food is actually way above standard for a BBQ spot attached to the grocery store…read more However, the service was slightly disappointing. They didn't have the details for my order prepared and they were preparing to delay me despite my arrival being timed 5 minutes after the estimated ready time. We had the Bake Potato- Potato Texture was a bit too firm and the topping ingredients were lacking Burnt Ends- Amazing Spicy BBQ flavor Great Tenderness Brisket Nachos- Delicious Small portions for a Texas BBQ Restaurant Bacchoro Plates- Kids Enjoyed the plate and portions. Overall, ai think the experience can be enjoyed and revisited if the staff works on greeting, preparedness and communication skills with customers. I will give it another try some other time.

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    Honore's Cajun Cafe

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    The food, ambiance and service is amazing! Love the crawfish…read moreand boiled shrimp. Give it a try, they won't disappoint. Then you too will say "I have a new favorite seafood spot!"

    Great little spot for seafood lovers right in Manvel. Prices and portions are decent and the patio…read moreis a great spot to actually hang out and enjoy the breeze without direct heat from the sun. I apreciated Honore's having a few games for the kids to keep them busy while the adults eat and chat. Maybe a little corner of the patio should be dedicated for them so theyre not in the middle of other patrons. Just a thought. Come early and order. Happy Hour before it ended literally had the line to order out to patio! There is a drive up pick up location on the east side of the building but how you order ahead? Didn't see anything on the website... I ordered the poboy with catfish and fries. When I picked up the to go plate, I just knew somebody's order had been combined with mine because the bag was heavy! Turns out they give Humongous portions at Honore's. Only thing: Although, I didnt ask for tartar sauce, no ketchup or cocktail sauce with my to go order. Still the poboy wad fresh and filled from end to end with catfish. Fries were hot and fresh in the take out box and not too salty, so I had to enjoy a few before leaving. Most definetly you have to order the coveted boudin balls. I got a small pack of both the original and pepper jack since they were on sale for Happy Hour. They didn't disapppoint. They were slightly bigger than a golf ball and the gooey pepper jack cheese was a great compliment to the crunchy exterior. Topped with Remoulade or Ranch and I got pretty full just off Boudin balls. The miss for me is the frozen drinks- especially the frozen Hurricane slushy. Tasted like medicine, but about an hour later I did feel a little kick from the drink. My friend agreed but tried the blue flavor and stated it was better than the hurricane. We enjoyed our little meet up at Honore's so much, we lost track of time. Four hours of girl chat and good food happens that way. Thanks Honore's for making our evening!

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    Jeju Island

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    6.5 mi

    Jeju Island is SUCH a fun spot for Korean BBQ and sushi. I came with a group of friends and we all…read morehad an amazing time. The all-you-can-eat pricing is great for the amount of options you get, and everything we tried was flavorful, fresh, and really well seasoned. The condiment and side dish bar was one of my favorite parts. There is tons of variety and everything tasted fresh. Service was fast and attentive, and they even had a robot delivering our sushi orders to the table which made the experience even more fun. My favorite item on the menu was the beef belly and the baby octopus! I love that I was able to cook myself and choose from a variety of sauces to compliment the meat. The atmosphere is definitely a vibe, lively, upbeat, and perfect for hanging out and enjoying good food with friends. Easy 5/5 stars for me and I'll definitely be back.

    It's nice having a Korean bbq spot in the area. We swung by during lunch time and although the…read moreparking lot was pretty busy, it was pretty quiet inside. Still, it took a minute for us to get seated and after that, we were sort of forgotten about. Our server was friendly but just didn't come around enough. It took 20 minutes for someone to come by after we sat down and it was tough flagging anyone down to assist us. Same goes for when we were trying to pay the bill. Food was really good though, even if lunch prices seem a bit steep. We ended up going with half portions to be able to try more things which was nice. I'd be back, though next time with more of a crowd so we can try even more of the menu.

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