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Goode Co BBQ in Houston?

TN_Egger
TN_Egger Posts: 1,120
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Taking the kid to visit Rice University in a couple weeks.  Heard through the grapevine that Goode Co. BBQ is worth a visit.  Anybody been there?  Is it all that?
Signal Mountain, TN
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  • proline19
    proline19 Posts: 8
    Pecan pie is awesome
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  • Spring Chicken
    Spring Chicken Posts: 10,255

    It's been years since we ate there, but it was good then.  Maybe even better now.  Rice is a top notch university.  It would be a good choice.

    Spring "Not Many BBQ Joints Since The Egg" Chicken

    Spring Texas USA



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  • ChiliPepper
    ChiliPepper Posts: 10
    I have always though Goode Co was a little lacking, but I am a big fan of Rudy's Country Store and BBQ.  Best of luck with your campus visit.
    Houston TX
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  • TonyA
    TonyA Posts: 583
    Goode Co is just ok - I'd skip it.  Right in houston you'd be better off w Rays ... I'm looking to make short ride to Killens though ....
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  • tksmoke
    tksmoke Posts: 776
    I spent a year in Houston over 2 weeks at the end of last summer. The best places I found were Gatlin's (near downtown), and Killens in Pearland. Both were excellent. Killens actually has 2 places - 1 is the BBQ place, and the other is a steak house. Both are excellent. There is a wait for the BBQ place (1-2 hrs), and reservations are a must for the steak house. The BBQ place sells out, and closes in the early afternoon - ask how I know. I tried a couple other places, but they weren't in the same league. Austin is awesome if you have some extra time!!
    Santa Paula, CA
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  • jstnezell
    jstnezell Posts: 62
    +1 @TonyA I agree Goode Co bbq is just okay... Goode Co. Seafood is good tho, if you want bbq definately go to Rays if you want to stay close to Rice.  
    Houston, TX - LBGE
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  • rtt121
    rtt121 Posts: 653
    Nothing special at Goode Co.  I am from NJ and this was my first "real" texas BBQ. Dried up brisket.
    Medium, and XL eggs in Galloway NJ.  Just outside of Atlantic City.  
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  • ddub
    ddub Posts: 7
    Never really cared for their Q, their seafood place OTOH is really good and close to Rice. My favorite in Houston is Pizzatoli's for spares. Enjoy the visit to Rice my daughter is waiting to hear from them and then will make her final decision.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    No Bueno. reheated crap.


    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    Goode Co. is a Houston landmark, but I wouldn't eat their brisket.

    My favorite Houston place is a pop up - Blood Brothers BBQ (https://twitter.com/bloodbrosbbq).  They turn up at various bars/breweries with their smoker and crank out great brisket, beef ribs, andouille and other stuff.  This Saturday evening, they are cooking at Buffalo Bayou Brewing's Texas Independence Day party.

    Agreed on Pizzatola's for ribs.
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • Jellyworm
    Jellyworm Posts: 96
    Having lived in Houston for over 60 years and been on many cooking teams I would highly recommend Goode Company BBQ!  Jim Goode is a great guy, his BBQ is excellent, and it is maybe 5 minutes from Rice University.  Another BBQ joint not too far from Rice is Luling City on Richmond Ave.  They too are excellent.  PS- Rice is a great University! If your kid can get in he or she is one very smart Kid- good luck.
    Large BGE
    Houston, TX
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,343
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    No Bueno. reheated crap.


    It seems you're holding back. Give us your honest opinion. 

    Little Rock, AR

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    There are only 3 places worth a visit in the Houston area.

    Killen's BBQ
    CorkScrew BBQ
    Gatlin's BBQ
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • TonyA
    TonyA Posts: 583
    Gatlins, I believe, is relocating - don't just drive over there
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  • jstnezell
    jstnezell Posts: 62
    Yeah, Gatlins is shut down... they're moving, good stuff though
    Houston, TX - LBGE
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    cazzy said:
    There are only 3 places worth a visit in the Houston area.

    Killen's BBQ
    CorkScrew BBQ
    Gatlin's BBQ
    And Cazzy's...coming soon.


    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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