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Gabby's BBQ

4.1(2,392)
$$

About

American (Traditional), Barbecue

Hours of Operation

Monday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Contact Information

Address

3101 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018, USA

Reviews

4.1(2,392)
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Abraham M

Last time I gave them a 5 about 6 weeks ago Today 3/8/2026 I give them a 2 for food. It was the worst brisket ever. The manager was standing around talking to employees My order was messed up, I had to go so lesson learned. I could have lived with wrong item but the food was awfully. The brisket smelled like fuel, it was oily and hard. If I did not lived so far away I would have taken it back. I was already tired from the trip this was awful. Never going back. This is such a disappointment. Shameful

in the last week

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EAT SLEEPxTRAVEL

Was a pleasant surprise to try some new BBQ and come up with a local gem. The service at Gabby's BBQ was top notch, friendly, educational as first timers (asked for their top sellers), checked on us after we ordered multiple times. You could fell the family like establishment here, and the attention to its customers. Which I feel is highly missed by owners these days Highly suggest trying the RIBS & Turkey. Normally, I'm not a fan of Turkey. But this was moist, with a great Smokey flavor. The Ribs pulled perfectly off the bone. Awesome smoke w that sweet glaze. Fair warning, it can get a little sticky, but well worth the mess. ;) The brisket & sides were ok, just nothing special here. If you're a fan of Mac & cheese, it was very cheesy. Wasn't a fan of the runny sauce, but could just be preference. The Sausage would be another great choice. Wish I could show the juiciness of each slice. Finally the star of the show: Peach Cobbler!!! Wow! I myself don't like peach cobbler. But the cinnamon crust, the flavor was just perfection. This is a must try for everyone that steps in. Overall it was a great experience. We will definitely be back for more. What was your favorite item? How was your experience? Hope more try and learn about Gabby's Bar B Q, think some of the other joints could learn a thing or two from their meats. @follow for more Until next time.

7 months ago

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J. Hines

The food was pretty good and they had decent portions. One thing that was lacking for me was the barbecue sauce- which helps greatly to contribute to the taste of my barbecue. Their sauce was very watered down both in the bottle as well as when you asked the counter. The people were nice but didn't go out of their way about anything. I liked the fact that they had a typing bar where you can get your extra toppings though... that is not common with many restaurants of this type. They even had sour cream on it- although it wasn't covered. One thing I was very disappointed about is the fact that the menu states kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays but they did not uphold that nor did they offer any discounts- even when ordering the kids meal with the child in view. I feel as if businesses should honor what they say they offer and I was definitely disappointed by that. Overall it was a pretty average experience that I will not break my neck to go back to- as I've been to some better barbecue spots in the city.

11 months ago

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Shadrina

The ribs we ordered for the holiday were good. They fell off the bone. The customer service was great. I was able to call and get the pick up time moved up earlier. I had questions because a friend was supposed to pick up the order. The staff rearranged it so I could pick it up. Very accommodating. Would recommend!

2 months ago

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BM

Earlier this week I had Gabby's bbq for the first time. I ordered online for pickup and came in and the staff was nice and quick. Even though the spot has great reviews, I was a little skeptical when I drove up and saw that they're related to Spanky's pizzeria. However, I was very impressed by everything we tried; the brisket, jalapeño sausage, potato salad, Cajun rice, beans, and Mac and cheese. I especially loved the smokey taste of the brisket!

2 months ago

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