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    TEX 808 BBQ & Brews

    3.7 (185 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Roya J.

    We came on a Sunday for a friend's birthday and found out they have happy hour from 2-6 pm M-F. Ordered the double BBQ plate to share with a friend and it came with 2 sides. When we got the tray I thought the brisket going to be dry, but I was pleasantly wrong and it was moist and delicious. Lots of parking, friendly service and good BBQ so good stop.

    Burrito
    Nam S.

    Great food, right by the marina! Smoked meats have lots of flavor and crispiness, but not dry. Plenty of sauces to choose from if you want more flavors! You can also order food from the joint burrito place. Big burrito with yummy birria. And a side of rice and beans! Pleasantly surprised by the amount of onion rings given in the appetizer. And by the taste of course! Service was attentive and friendly. Enjoyed playing trivia, Wednesdays at 7 PM. The ambience is casual but a good place to catch up with others. Open air seating is nice and breezy.

    Cora L.

    In Hawaii Kai by Island Brew, Tex 808 is a barbecue spot. There is a good amount of parking out front, as it shares a large lot with the other shops in the area. There are a good amount of tables inside and outside, with some bar seating inside. The tables by the water have a nice view looking out onto the water. Definitely a nice spot! The people working have been kind and quick to communicate each time we have been there. We got the brisket loco moco, barbecue plate with brisket, mac and cheese, and bread, and a barbecue plate with turkey, beans, and bread. The loco moco was about $20 and the plates were about $20 for a single. These seemed to be a bit much for the portions for the plates. The loco moco was alright. There was a good amount of meat and the portion was good. There were also 2 eggs, which seemed generous! The brisket itself was a bit tough but not bad. The mac and cheese was pretty good and the bread. The beans as well were alright. The turkey was tasty but a bit dry. Overall not bad, we would probably try the frickles next time.

    Fish tacos
    Emily L.

    My friends and I go for Trivia, and get food while enjoying the fun. My absolute favorite thing are their nachos. It comes with pulled pork and a ton of different toppings. It was delicious and is super easy to share with the table. I also got the fish tacos. I was pretty disappointed in the size of the tacos considering the size. There was hardly any toppings on it and the fish was tiny. If I come again, I would stick with the nachos. But still overall have a good time here.

    Nami P.

    Cowboy cravings satisfied! :) If you're looking for southern-style comfort food with a cool vibe in Oahu this spot hits different. I had the burger and pulled pork both juicy, smoky and full of flavor. BBQ sauce was fire! That sweet savory bean and bacon blend was everything. Staff was chill and kind and the people around? Just good vibes. I sat by the water, cowboy view in the background and it honestly felt like a little country dream in the middle of the island. Cool staff, lovely ambience, food came out hot and perfect. I'm in love and I'll be back.

    Chicken Tenders (Buffalo) with tots.
    Michelle S.

    Did takeout from one of our neighborhood go-to spots. Easy online ordering and the food is pretty reliable. Prices are decent and the portions are good.

    Ryo M.

    平日の午後 Trailあとのランチ外した時間に おじゃましました。。 通し営業のお店なので 何時に行ってもいいところがうれしいですね。。 すぐに案内してくれました。。 お好きな席にということで ラナイ席に。。 ココマリーナの眺めと その後ろにココヘッドが見えて 天気がいいととても気持ちがいいです。。 この日はレインボーもでました Beerの種類はもちろん お酒の種類も豊富です。。 ドリンクは即出し! テキサスBBQのお店で 名物料理のお肉はとても柔らかく 程よい味付けでおいしかったです。。 結構ボリュームもあるのに お値段もそこそこリーズナブル。。 シュアしてドリンクでも いい感じです。。 スタッフはとても親切でフレンドリー。。 不自由は無いかとたびたび聞いてくれました。。 眺めも良い スタッフも良い お料理ももちろん良い 3拍子そろったいいお店です。。 likoがなくなった後のお店も とてもいい感じでした。。

    Jennifer C.

    I really wanted to like this place, since I've been wanting to try it out for years. Unfortunately, the food missed the mark on Sunday afternoon. The mac and cheese was dry and lacked seasoning, the rib and the brisket were also on the dry side. We also weren't given any BBQ sauce so we just waited for a table to leave to grab the bottles. I'm not sure if it was just an off day, but overall, I wasn't impressed. That said, the atmosphere was great! The views were beautiful, the live music added a nice touch, and the onion rings and beans were delicious. However, the service was extremely slow, which made the experience even less enjoyable. I'd love to give it another try in the future, but for now, it was a bit of a letdown.

    Nataliana E.

    my husband and I and our friend came here on a weekday night and had a good experience. I ordered the brisket and ribs plate with tater tots and coleslaw. Everything except the brisket was really good unfortunately it was pretty dry. I also enjoyed sitting right on the water and they had live music the night that we went, which was really fun. I would come here again and next time order the smash burger. Service was good!

    Hard dried brisket that was unable to be chewed with a burned smell that was just wrong.

    Tex808 has lost a customer now. I previously had good experiences at the Hawai'i Kai location. Between the Moanalua location and my experience at Hawaii Kai this week, I am done. I placed a pick up order Monday for brisket and fish. I've never had such horrible dried up, old, burned brisket. The pieces were as hard as biting into plastic! The black tasted as if it had been scraped off a pan. For a place to represent fresh brisket this was the furthest from it! When I opened the fish I initially noticed 2 things, the soggy crust and a smell. I was starving and went to grab a piece. The next red flag should have been the weight of the fish but again I was hungry. I bit into it and almost threw up. The taste was foul, the fish was hard and I immediately felt sick. The entire $48 order was trashed. I called the restaurant and was told they would refund the money, I'm still waiting. This is unacceptable to risk health for food like this.

    View from the patio

    Great beer selection, cheesesteak (with brisket) was awesome and my wife enjoyed the chicken tacos. More importantly the service was fantastic. Views from the patio of Koko Head were the icing on the cake. I only took a picture of the view because we ate the food so fast.

    Shane M.

    Awesome BBQ spot with the rare waterfront seating on Oahu. The Brisket is my fave as far as the meats go. Happy hour has some good deals with giant beers and scratch made margaritas. Also a great spot to catch a sporting event as there are TV's everywhere. They have a cool outdoor fenced in area with cornhole and giant connect4 game.

    Jessica C.

    Amazing brisket nacho! Highly recommended! Has a pretty view too! They also have amazing macaroni and cheese with burnt ends. I've always had amazing food when I go!

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