As always- I go everywhere to try the brisket. Brisket was phenomenal. Was it the best I've had? Maybe not the best- but it was damn good brisket. They use whole cracked pepper, so it has that peppery flavor(reminds of the brisket at the pit room). Well done. read more

So. Freaking. Legit. This Houston BBQ spot is seriously underrated - but not sure if that's the right term since the place has already received glowing reviews from some of the toughest critics in BBQ (guys like Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly). Despite the press, I rarely hear people talking about this place enough...with most people flocking to the likes of Corkscrew in Spring or Killen's in Pearland (deservedly so on both places), willing to wait hours in line. Went to Roegel's for the first time a couple weeks ago and was seriously impressed. It can definitely holds it own - and is on the same tier of barbecue as Killen's and Corkscrew. I place this place ahead of Gatlin's and Brisket House (which is highly overrated in my opinion). But what is amazing about this place is that there was absolutely no line when I walked in on a Sunday afternoon. Was greeted by a super friendly staff member at the cash register. I ordered one beef rib and some brisket. I asked the brisket sliced from the more most and fatty portions and they knew exactly what I wanted. The sides were unique and delicious - probably some of the best in town: check out the collard greens, cole slaw, and marinated tomatoes. The brisket was very, very good - got the part of the cut I wanted and it just melted in my mouth. But the beef rib - OMG. So so good. Beautiful bark, perfectly rendered fat, juicy, and just falls apart in the mouth. Freaking delicious. If you want first rate BBQ in Houston and don't want to wait in the insane lines at some of the other places around town, definitely check out Roegel's. But given the quality of the meats being smoked here, I think it's only a matter of time the lines start forming here as well. read more

Roegels Barbecue - Beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

A place that has Ribs in it's name are supposed to have "good" ribs. This place does provide "decent" ribs at best. The ribs are cooked well, very tender, and lean. However, they lack any flavor. Even if the rub isn't that great you can help that out by the use of their sauce. However, their sauce, was mediocre also. A nice touch was that the sauces are kept in a tub so the sauce comes out warm. I had the 3 meat platter so I was able to sample their brisket and spicy sausage. The brisket was pretty terrible, no flavor and not great as far as texture. The sausage was OK but nothing spectacular. So up until this point this place is 2 stars, however their sides set themselves apart and bumped this place up to a 3 star joint. The offer a wide variety of sides from the usual of cole slaw, potato salad, and beans to the unusual pasta salad, marinated cucumbers, tomatoes, and a dish called Texas caviar which consists of black bean and corn salad. I opted for the potato salad and pasta salad. Now I have had my fair share of potato salads as this is my default side and this by far was my favorite. Their potato salad was cream and smooth and literally disappeared off my plate in minutes. As far as the pasta salad it had a little kick to it, just a hint of spicy. The service was nice and super fast. This place should be called Baker's potato salad because by far that's what they do best. read more

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This place has both good and so-so, averaging out to just OK in the end. We got there and loved the painted pigs on the outside. The inside is quite dark. My husband ordered ribs and a baked potato. The ribs had very little meat on them are weren't a good value. Ribs should be fantastic here since it's in the name, but they aren't. I had the chicken sandwich which is chopped chicken. The sandwich is PACKED full of meat and you definitely get your money's worth. I had the mac & cheese and the potato salad were just ok. I really liked the warm BBQ sauce that comes with the meal. They serve it in a large squirt bottle. Even though I read that Mike W didn't like it, I think he's just wrong! It was quite good. They also have a self serve bar with onions, pickles, relish, etc... The service was quick, but then again the place was pretty darn empty (we were there at 3pm on a Sunday). I will say that I just got back from a vacation with a bunch of my 90 year old relatives and what struck me about Baker's Ribs is that the women's bathroom is definitely NOT wheelchair accessible. The bathroom is big, but the door to get into it was something out of Alice in Wonderland. It felt about 1/2 the width of a regular door. I thought I was walking into a closet. I'd go back to Baker's ribs, I just wouldn't get the ribs. That's pretty sad for a place called Baker's RIBS. Oh well, a good chicken sandwich is all I need. read more

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I tried this place for first time on 5/23. The food was not good! The ribs and brisket were tasteless. Lots of fat. Not for me! The worst part was how Russell Roegel reqcted. Very rude. read more

Pronounced "ray-guls". Open until a time or sold out. A group of us bought all the remainder of the bbq for the day at 7:15 pm, so they can sell out! Really tasty (4/5) BEEF RIBS and brisket. The sides are tastier than they look: I like the mac and cheese and cucumber salad read more

Roegels Barbecue - Beef ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

After reading a very favorable article in the Houston Chronicle I decided to come here to eat. During my visit I tried the 1/2 chicken plate with my 2 sides being the loaded mashed potatoes and the Texas caviar. I also received a couple of slices of bread and a squirt bottle of warm BBQ sauce. The meal sells for $11.95. I thought the chicken was good. Flavorful and tender I gave it a 3.5. The mashed potatoes were kind of dry and I thought their taste was somewhat forgettable and I gave it a 2. The Texas caviar looked good with corn, black eye peas and black beans. Perhaps this is what Texas caviar is supposed to taste like but it was bland with no seasoning. Just the flavor of the veggies. I think it should have had some kind of seasoning and gave it a 2.5. Neither side I would order again. The chicken I would. I also liked the warm BBQ sauce that each diner is given. The sauce was a 4. After being underwhelmed on the first visit I thought it was fair to give them a second chance. This time I tried the sliced brisket sandwich plate that also comes with 2 sides. I asked for my meat moist and this time ordered the dirty rice and pinto beans as sides. This meal listed for $10.25. The sandwich was very good. The meat had some bark on it and had a nice smoky flavor. It was very tender and I enjoyed the sandwich (4). The dirty rice looked very good but after eating eat I thought it was average in taste (3). The pinto beans slightly surprised me in being better than I thought they would and gave them a 3.5. Also, for this meal I had sweet tea and it was not good. I wound up dumping it and getting a soft drink from the fountain instead. The owner and waitstaff are very friendly with their customers and I liked that. However, my two visits leave me grading the overall score as a 3. You will like the brisket and the chicken was decent too. It were the sides that disappointed me and kept me from giving a 4. I might return but probably won't due to one of my faves (Brisket House) being about 5-6 minutes away. I do wish this business well. read more

Roegels Barbecue - 1/2 chicken plate with Texas caviar and loaded mashed potatoes. With drink and tax $15.05. - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Roegels was officially my first experience with Texas BBQ and it was exactly what I was hoping for--a simple meat-focused menu and delicious food at a low-key neighborhood joint. We stopped in for dinner within an hour of closing time and there were only a handful of others there. I ordered the Brisket Plate which comes with brisket and two sides. I opted for the potato salad and marinated cucumbers. Since we were originally planning to order the Brisket & Sausage Plate, but they ran out of sausage for the day, the gentleman working behind the counter gave us an order of complimentary Boudin to share. Don't forget to load up on their spicy house-made pickles! The brisket was excellent, although slightly on the lean side for my personal taste, and had a thick smokey bark that imparted the entire cut with crispy, salty goodness. The boudin, which for those unfamiliar is traditionally a combination of various "off-cuts" of pork and rice stuffed into a sausage casing, was surprisingly delicious and quite possibly my favorite part of the entire meal. The crispy casing, creamy texture of the meat and rice filling and bright Cajun spices make this dish almost addictive. It's unsurprising that Roegels landed a spot on Texas Monthly's Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas in 2017. They will definitely have my return business on future trips to Houston. read more

Brisket - Sooo good! Has a fantastic peppery rub. Would definitely ask for fatty brisket next time (if they do that?). I'd just come here for this and be satisfied. Pork Ribs - Pretty decent. Similar flavor, a tad bit drier and light on the meat. Creamy Coleslaw - Light, not bad. Mac and Cheese - This reminded me of Kraft texture and taste wise (but better). Condiment bar +1 though. read more

Went to Roegels recently while on a biz trip. The place came recommended from a Houston-based co-worker and it did not disappoint. With a group of six we got 2 pounds of brisket, 3 pounds of ribs, 2 pounds of pulled pork, plus slaw, mac and cheese, and beans. The pitmaster's recommendation was the brisket and boy he was on the money. Nice and moist, simple salt and pepper rub that made for a great bark, no knife necessary at all. Easily among the top 3 briskets I have eaten in my life. Pulled pork was good and juicy as well, with just the right amount of a sweet vinegar sauce to pull the flavors together. I liked the ribs as well but they could not hold up to the brisket and the pork. Sides were solid, but straightforward - then again, you don't go to a BBQ place for the sides. For drinks, they have a soda fountain, but we went the BYOB route and got a good selection of Shiners from the store down the road. The food, the atmosphere and the very friendly pitmaster + crew deserve 5 stars. Minus 1 star because they only have plastic cutlery, but that might just be a pet peeve of mine. read more

Roegels Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was recommended by Brotherton and he was spot on Asked him what to get and he said you cannot go wrong with anything on the Menu.. Got 3 meat plate with Brisket, Chicken and Pork ribs with a side of sausage Brisket tasted the way Brisket should taste , Ribs were peppery with a hint of sweet , Chicken, love smoked chicken and this was in my top 3 .. my GF, Karen loved the sausage .. sides were good Service was walkup I'll be back and highly recommend to Everyone read more

Roegels Barbecue - 3 Meat Combo Stuffed Potato Pinto Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Clean and safe. Delicious brisket and sausage. The greens top notch as well. Parking is limited and I drove by it twice trying to find it but was very happy once I ate. read more

Roegels Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Moved to Houston about a year ago and have been trying to get in all the BBQ! Stopped by this place this morning and we are so glad we did. The workers were friendly, and food was outstanding. Brisket was on point - great marbling and so tender. We also tried the brisket boudin which ended up being one of our favorites! And of course the Mac n cheese and potato salad were just as good. Definitely recommend. read more

Customer service was horrible. It was 30 mins to close, they didn't know if I wanted to buy ice or banana pudding that was clearly sitting in the cooler but insisted on yelling in my face "we are closed, we ran out, we are closed" I was in the parking lot getting my car washed and had cash, honestly all i wanted was a drink, it could've been water but instead I got disrespect as per usual in the Houston area wouldn't spend a quarter with these open for lunch 7 days a week crooks read more

Business was better when it was Bakers Ribs. Guy who runs the place is rude and condescending.

There aren't many better food bibles that I hold as gospel than Daniel Vaughn's Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. On a recent trip to Houston, seeing new entrants, I made it a personal mission to venture out from my usual suburban Rudy's obligatory stop. (And for the locals, don't knock Rudy's - it's consistent, delicious, and dang well eons better than anything you get outside of Texas.) I really wanted to hit up Longhorn alum Pinkerton's, but Roegels' proximity to home base Westchase (and Pinkerton's closed Mondays policy) unfortunately made that a no-go. First, I love how there's some Baker's Ribs reviews still on this Yelp page (paging ghost of Yelpers past David N. and Mike W.). Per Vaughn himself, Roegels' owners are the former Baker's Ribs franchisers, but went "their own way" in establishing Roegels. Second, Roegels still has a semblance of the old Houston BBQ scene to it. It's still very much a no frills, counter tray style establishment, churning out good but not great BBQ. It's not Killen's, not Pit Room (review forthcoming), not Gatlin's. In short, it's good but not memorable. A small caveat is I did Roegels takeout, leaving some delay between the cut and the eat, but that's not uncommon and shouldn't have made that big of a factor. The big ugly BBQ word is dry, and unfortunately, that's how some of the brisket (even the point cuts) and sausage tasted. I did favor the flavor and juiciness of the ribs and chicken, but cow country deprived me stuck with gorging on the thick brisket cuts. read more

Roegels Barbecue - Brisket, sausage, ribs, chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

The brisket was a bit too wet and soggy it wasn't as tender but the flavor was there. The bark was perfect and the ribs were delicious! The sausage didn't taste like they were fresh off the grill you could tell they had been cooked for a while. The sides were amazing and I loved their black eye peas salad. I've been to several barbecue places all around the world and Roegels was the first place I see them offering this. The beans and Mac and cheese were amazing! read more

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We went on a BBQ binge for almost a week and from this place I'd say the brisket and the loaded potatoes were the best. I was in the search for some great pork ribs and was disappointed that they didn't "fall off the bone." Best pork ribs I've had were from brisket house but my crew preferred the brisket there rather than brisket house. Also the "tot" part of the menu was confusing. We assume tot as in tator tots and my friend got a loaded potato, which is what he....we weren't expecting. read more

This spot is pretty easy to pass up if you're going over 45mph on Voss .. but it's a good place to put in your navigation and stop by and try if you like bbq and you're a fan of the pit room. It's listed as one of Texas' best 50 bbq joints and I only gave it a try because I didn't feel like driving to the pit room. I can only speak on the brisket, beef rib and greens. 2/3 isn't bad. The brisket was fatty and moist .. thoroughly enjoyed it. The beef rib was huge .. worth the $40 for the cut and taste (they charge by how much it weighs) .. better than the pit room in my opinion as far as quality. The greens were fresh, lacked flavor though. I ordered to-go versus my usual dine-in of new places due to the Covid-19 mess so I can't speak on the hospitality I may have possibly received if I had sat in. Bottom line, they're pricey .. yet worth it if you're close and craving. I'll be back, but the pit room will remain home base for now. read more

Roegels is one of my local regular spots to go to. Specially on Mondays they have the Smoked Turkey Katsu Sandwich. Best Sandwich I have ever had. I would highly recommend it if you can get one. Great flavor and so good. Also give the brisket a try and I enjoy all the sides but Mac N Cheese is pretty good. Friendly people and owner and he will talk to you about anything if you wish. read more

We ordered two chopped brisket sandwiches TO GO at 7:00pm and the quality was fantastic!! I will most definitely return here, wish they were open later so that I could thank them! read more

Roegels is easy to miss, but worth the stop. While it's not my favorite BBQ spot (my husband disagrees), it produces worthy BBQ in a dark, mellow setting for a fair price. The staff is helpful and the sides of plentiful. I ordered the chicken. Not the juiciest, but decent flavor and very tasty seasoned skin. I didn't care for their BBQ sauce personally, but I'm not a big sauce person anyhow. My sides - the potato salad and coleslaw. Both needed more flavor. They were overall OK, but didn't leave me feeling wowed or craving more. My husband LOVES Roegels and favors their brisket against any other BBQ joint. To each their own, right? Worth trying. You decide. read more

Roegels Barbecue - Brisket and Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I finally made it in to visit this neighborhood staple. It's located on Voss next door to Killen's StQ. There is a car wash in the back of their lot which I found pretty convenient. You can work off the food afterwards haha. I came in for lunch with a friend and got the light weight plate which was the perfect amount for me. I got brisket, potato salad, and green beans. We also got the bourbon banana pudding for dessert. Let me tell you, you taste the bourbon in every bite. It was a bit busy during lunch but we found seating on the outdoor patio it was a lovely day. Next time I visit I will walk as they aren't more than half a mile from me. read more

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I have been back several times now and i can firmly say they are among the top tier smokers of meat in tx. The brisket and ribs are the show stoppers here and they also have some reallly great sides to along with them, from the homemade pickles and onions to the pastrami and beef ribs they know what they are doing. The brisket is well rendered and not overly peppery, the fat is always fully rendered. (A) the pork ribs are among some of the best ive had anywhere, they are meaty and not overdone. (A)The pastrami and beef ribs are also very good here and its great that they have beef ribs available everyday of the week. The boudin is worth getting if youre looking for something different. I didnt think the sausage was anything to write home about. (B) The wait can be a bit lengthy for lunch during the week but you should have no problem getting some 'cue with a minmial amount of wait at any point in the week. The mac and cole slaw were the standouts imo. I will continually take people who are looking for great bbq inside the loop. (A, 4.5) read more

Thursday Rueben is where it's at!!! Get there early or risk missing out. Parking is tight. All their BBQ is exceptional!!! read more

Roegels Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Top notch. BBQ plates are great but the sandwich options are my favorite. Texas two step w/ Jalapeño cheese sausage the best. Highly recommend. read more

I would give Roegels 10 stars if I could. Hard to know where to start ! The brisket is actually beautiful when you see those slices laid out !!! Perfection in every way. Love the warm BBQ sauce,. Loaded mashed potatoes are like manna from heaven! Greens are the best I've ever eaten anywhere. You have to go here ! read more

First time trying out this place and it was amazing! As native Texans we have our fair share of BBQ and this place definitely did not disappoint. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and brisket sandwich with sides of Mac N Cheese and Loaded Potatoes.... the meats were so moist and had SO much flavor! The servings were large so I ended up taking the bun off my brisket sandwich to just really enjoy the meat. Customer service was great too! Thanks guys looking forward to seeing you again soon! read more

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It smells so good when I arrived. Ribs are juicy and the sausage are so special! With or without the BBQ sauce they are all taste so good! And even the BBQ sauce is great! I have to say this BBQ is the one I imagine. read more

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The best BBQ IN THE WORLD!!!!! I have had BBQ everywhere because hubs loves it. It's amazing. The BOUDIN is incredible. The loaded mash potatoes amazing. LOVE IT HERE!!! read more

Great barbecue and good prices. Go early because they sell out. Always call ahead because they close when they run out various web sites have different hours. Call to be sure. Usually get the order to go. read more

Finally made it to give this joint a go, not sure what I was expecting but I feel as though the reviews convinced merit was going to blow my socks off. NOT. 20$ brisket plate was so so. Did not blow my taste buds away in anyway other than I worked hard for that 20$ and will I go back? Nah, I'm so sad. The dill potato salad was dill bland the mac and cheese was super bland. I have no regrets that I tried it but I darn sure and sad over 20$ that I wont get back. Onto the next adventure later read more

Roegels Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

First off this place has really, really, good BBQ. I've moved back to Houston recently (native),and few new BBQ spot have popped up,so came across this spot in my BBQ tour, and what a find. Word of mouth is truly the best advertising. My first time I dropped in I had the pork belly, and it was very good, on my second drop by I had the brisket and WOW! That bark, and that flavor..... perfection. I have to agree with another yelper, that this is definitely a top 3 spot. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is, the sides are not that great, not awful, but not great. Lines are always long, but if you hang in there, you won't regret it. read more

Fantastic BBQ brisket. All sides are great. I don't know that this spot is underrated bc lots of people know about it but they should be in the top list for Hou. read more

At hospital waiting room I asked a local man for good barbecue in Houston and he said Roegels. My son looked on line and also found this as highly recommended. The drive there was very interesting, so many international businesses on the road. The food was good. I ordered in advance but learned that the food was ready to be served so it's just as quick to select entrees and side dishes there. Brisket and turkey breast were really good. My son enjoyed the pork sausage and ribs. read more

The turkey sandwich was very good. No mayo or other sauce but it was not dry and I enjoyed it. The $4 cup of slaw was tasty but a bit pricy for the serving size read more

Roegels has some really good bbq. The flavor of the meat shines through. I got the 3 meat plate, that included two sides. I had the brisket, ribs, and chicken, with Mac and cheese and collard greens. The ribs were probably the best I've had at any bbq restaurant. The chicken was very juicy and had good flavor. The brisket was good as well. I will definitely be back to this place to eat. They know what they are doing here. I highly recommend. read more

Roegels Barbecue - Three 3 Meat Combo. Ribs, chicken, brisket, Mac and cheese, and collard greens. - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in at lunchtime on a weekday and the line was out the door. Stay in line though--this place is worth the wait! We got brisket, pork ribs, and jalapeño/cheese sausage. For sides, we got mac and cheese, coleslaw, beans, and Texas caviar. The brisket here is to die for: deliciously moist and fatty. The bbq sauce is not necessary for the brisket as it ruins the natural deliciousness of the meat. The sausage is massive (that's what she said) and delicious: it has just the right amount of kick and moistness. Not overly salty or spicy--just right. The ribs were quite underwhelming, in contrast. They were tender but somewhat flavorless? As for the sides, the mac and cheese tasted homemade and the coleslaw complemented my bbq nicely. The beans were too heavy and not as enjoyable, however. Nonetheless, it was overall a great experience! I loved the very Texan feel of the place too. Good stuff--I'll be back! read more

The coleslaw is very good. Creamy but thin, great balance of sweet, salt and spice. Potato salad is light and very flavorful. They pickle their own dill pickle slices and jalapeno slices with whole cloves of garlic included. Eat the whole garlic cloves, they are not too intense. I've eaten at around 70 bbq joints, and the brisket here is one of the top three I've had. The balance of smoke, salt, fat, and coarse black pepper is just about as good as it gets. For most, with a tea it'll set you back $20 a person. But it's the best quality, best balanced Q for many miles around. read more

Roegels Barbecue - Brisket, sausage, potato salad, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

This barbecue is so dern good! EVERYTHING IS AMAZING as well as the owners and staff!!