Grand Prize Barbeque is a well-established barbecue restaurant located in Texas City, known for its delicious and ample portions of BBQ. With over 30 years of experience, this restaurant has gained a loyal following for its mouthwatering dishes and fast, friendly service. The restaurant's signature chopped brisket sandwich and loaded baked potatoes have received rave reviews from patrons, and the fresh jalapeno cheese bread is not to be missed. Despite its unassuming atmosphere, Grand Prize Barbeque has earned a solid reputation for consistently serving top-notch BBQ. The restaurant is also noted for its reasonable prices and convenient location. Whether you're a local or just passing through Texas City, Grand Prize Barbeque is definitely worth a visit for an authentic and satisfying barbecue experience.
Reviews
I hardly ever leave reviews. but this is a warranted one. First off, what Barbeque place doesn't have pulled pork? I settled on the brisket sandwich. It was terrible. I know it was "smoked", but the meat tasted like it was boiled. There was absolutely no flavor. The sauce was mid at best. The guy who made my sandwich acted distracted and talked under his breath. I had to get him to repeat the two bread choices three times before I heard him. It was lunch time and there were only 3 tables. That should have tipped me off. The prices were too high for what you get. I hope they get better.
Surprised the meats didnt have more smoke taste.
The beef brisket was good. Very tender and lean. As was the pulled pork.
Sides were good. Nothing special.
Their meat plates are super weird when it comes to weights/sizing. A little overpriced for what you get.
The BBQ sauce was awful.
Probably wouldn't return.
Love the food however, for the second time I ordered loaded backed potato to go. The potato wasn't cooked, very hard and had to cook it when I got it home. This is the second time this happened. Please, please make sure those are cooked all the way.
Somewhat unsure about this place since we have never stopped, but discovered very good BBQ! Ample portions. Fast service and a clean facility. If you’re in Texas City, be sure you check them out!
I used to work in Texas City between 2005-2010 and Grand Prize was the best BBQ I had ever had but on my last visit in Aug 2023 the quality of the food had become disappointingly bad. I ordered the combo po boy and my wife ordered the sliced brisket on the jalapeño cheese bread. So $35 dollars later for two sandwiches, two sides, and two sodas I was embarrassed because I had spoken so highly of the place to my wife and she was visibly annoyed and disappointed. The sauce was still good but not like I remember. It used to have a bit of spice, a little sweet taste, and pieces of brisket in it. Not anymore it was okay but was definitely missing the spice and brisket I remember. The sides were good but the meat was not very good. Especially the brisket. One thing I always notice when I go to a BBQ restaurant is they always makes sure you can see them cut the meat fresh. For this last visit I don’t remember seeing them cut the meat. The brisket was tender but extremely bland. Also it wasn’t fresh at all. By the looks of it the brisket had been cooked in the oven and stored for later consumption. I’m not trying to be critical only honest because I used to love this place and it’s pretty evident the quality has gone down recently and needs to be fixed. The food is too expensive to Taste bad. Ownership and management has obviously changed over the years and they are now just living on the name but if the BBQ continues to get bad reviews the name will be useless and it may start affecting the visitors at the other locations.
Sincerely a concerned loyal customer.
Chopped brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese 😚 🤌 the flavor is great and they prepare your food right in front of you. Super quick ! …
We always go to the Texas City location but we will not be going back. First the girl that answers the phone is very rude and reminds me.of the girl from The Madea Movies that works the drive thru and says thi gs like, " We don't got those mushrooms anymore"... but secondly the online menu is not up to date and they apparently don't have any of.the appetizers on the menu except Boudain balls and jalapeños, and it does not indicate on this menu anywhere that there is extra charge for jalapeño bread, as it states that sandwiches come with you choice of bread and then you get there and they have charged extra for the jalapeño bread. Lastly, the boudain balls are literally the worst I have ever eaten and my dog wouldn't even eat them. I spent $61 on food that I was overcharged for and that my dog wouldn't eat. Will not be going back. And also this was for inly 4 people, with no drinks or anything. This is ridiculously overpriced.
Food very dry and bland. Especially meat. Even though the name is BBQ the smoke flavor was in the air versus in the beef. Chicken was dry and tough. The peach gobbler was okay but not sure about the sweetener used in the cobbler, but had a …
I hardly ever leave reviews. but this is a warranted one. First off, what Barbeque place doesn't have pulled pork? I settled on the brisket sandwich. It was terrible. I know it was "smoked", but the meat tasted like it was boiled. There was absolutely no flavor. The sauce was mid at best. The guy who made my sandwich acted distracted and talked under his breath. I had to get him to repeat the two bread choices three times before I heard him. It was lunch time and there were only 3 tables. That should have tipped me off. The prices were too high for what you get. I hope they get better.
Surprised the meats didnt have more smoke taste.
The beef brisket was good. Very tender and lean. As was the pulled pork.
Sides were good. Nothing special.
Their meat plates are super weird when it comes to weights/sizing. A little overpriced for what you get.
The BBQ sauce was awful.
Probably wouldn't return.
Location
2223 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, TX 77590, United States
Hours
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Monday
10:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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Tuesday
10:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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Wednesday
10:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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Thursday
10:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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Friday
10:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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Saturday
10:30 AM - 08:00 PM
- Sunday Close
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