Pappas Bar-B-Q

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US-59
Houston, TX 77032

History

In 1967, a little restaurant known as the Brisket House opened on Pierce Street, near downtown Houston. This became the first venture for Texas-born Chris and Harris Pappas, and the start of a restaurant company that would grow significantly over the next 40 years. In 1996, the Brisket House changed its name to Pappas Bar-B-Q. By 2005, six locations were scattered across Houston and one in Dallas. Today Pappas Bar-B-Q has grown to 17 Pappas family owned and operated Texas locations, and the foundation remains unchanged: Quality food and fast service.

Specialties

Pappas Bar-B-Q offers high quality meats, spice rubbed and slow-smoked in a secret wood blend. Our barbecue is served fresh from the pits all day. Everything is homemade - from the pecan pie, chunky potato salad and crispy slaw to the savory sauces and bold ranch beans. Even the salads are fresh cut daily!

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Reviews

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3.0196 reviews
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Michael R.
10/23/2025

This has got to be a new construction building, given its location on the Frontage Road of I-59, but they did a great job of making it look vintage, using 100 year old bricks, vintage railings and...

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Charisse T.
7/9/2025

Lunch was hot and delicious today, we shared a half chicken, side salad, and creamed corn. The girls enjoyed every bite, there was nothing to take home. The service was great and very fast.

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Valencia H.
4/7/2025

The line at 6am is way too long to not find out about these breakfast tacos. The line moves slow so plan for extra time to not be late for work. Get the chorizo and thank me later!

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Helene S.
5/22/2024

It's been a while since we've had a Sunday family dinner at Pappas Bar-B-Q, but a recent visit was just as good as it was in the past. Finger lickin' bar-b-q scratch made daily. Their brisket...

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Kathy E.
8/3/2025

The food is always great. The service is very good and the ambiance is great as always.

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