Houston has more barbecue restaurants than any other city in Texas, with an estimated total of 150. In recent years, restaurants have sprouted all over the map, giving locals a wide variety of options.
West University is at the heart of that, claiming authentic barbeque standards as a matter of local pride. With a community rich in students, families, and hardworking professionals, there are many hungry bellies. And those bellies deserve quality food.
For some people, the answer is a West University neighborhood BBQ favorite: Goode Co. Barbeque. For generations now, we’ve been a fabric of West U and are here to welcome yet more new locals through our doors.
So, let’s introduce ourselves before you visit our original location near West U and serve you up truly authentic Texan barbeque:
Goode Co. Barbeque: Is it West University’s Favorite Neighborhood BBQ?
History Says So
As a neighbourhood that knows a thing or two about great food, there’s few better measures of the reputation of Goode Co. Barbecue in West University than time.
West University BBQ restaurants have come and gone, but Goode Co. Barbeque has been at the center of the neighborhood, with live smoking pits since 1977! While we’ve long welcomed families, today we’re pleased to welcome additional customers from Upper Kirby, Greenway Plaza, and Rice University.
Your love has seen us open local restaurants with seafood twists and private hospitality, but it’s still our original barn that’s the one locals flock to at Goode Co. Original. Tucked right off Kirby Drive, it’s where it all started. Its cozy interiors, shaded picnic tables, and mesquite-smoking pits are still the real deal.
And hey, our Google ratings don’t lie either, with the vast majority of our 1,200 reviews giving us five stars!
West University’s Most Popular BBQ Dishes
But, at the end of the day, it’s all about food quality, right? That’s why we do things the real, authentic Texan way. No electric grills here. We use mesquite wood to smoke our USDA meats the way they should be – low and slow, for as much as 16 hours!
Here’s what West U locals keep coming back for:
Slow-Smoked Brisket
There’s nothing like brisket done right. As well as receiving that low and slow technique that gives the outer ‘bark’ a smoky flavor, our tender king of the barbeque is rubbed with our hard-blended signature rubs. You won’t get anything like this elsewhere. It’s a hit for all ages and works as a dish on its own, as a side, or in a sandwich or Po Boy.
Original Recipe Sausages
Sure, you can get sausages elsewhere. But can you get hand-crafted Czech Sausages using a recipe passed down through the generations? At Goode Co. Barbeque, we use a recipe from a Czech immigrant who made Houston his home. Today, it’s still loved and makes for a great dish alongside Jalapeno pork sausage and our homemade jalapeno cheese bread.
Ribs, The Southern Way
We’ve learnt over the years that West U locals know what great pork ribs should be like. They must fall off the bone with ease and have a juicy texture. And, it helps if the barbeque sauce is to die for.
That’s why we maintain high standards, so your pork can be eaten with your hands and slide off the bone. These are always a hit, and we see first-timers wowed when they realize they’ve been eating inauthentic, mediocre ribs for years before coming here.
What’s the Vibe Like at Goode Co. Barbeque in West University?
Good Co. Barbeque is different. Our classic Texan decor is a fine indicator that we care about our great heritage and how it’s treated our community over the years, in turn becoming a neighborhood BBQ favorite.
But it all starts with the values Jim Goode instilled back in the 70s. We know the stories about him sitting by the meat-smoking pits all night, and then welcoming guests with a warmth that keeps them coming back.
We try to treat people like family, which means we get a variety of customers – you’ll see professionals from Greenway Plaza rubbing elbows with Rice students. Parents in Little Leaguers’ gear mingling, catching up with longtime West U residents over a sliced brisket.
A Place for Families
Goode Co. Barbeque’s original venue is a family-friendly BBQ in Houston, offering a welcoming place for all ages and groups to spend quality time together, with great hospitality.
We’re used to seeing familiar faces here and cater to all needs and accessibility. So, come on down, and we’ll be happy to greet you as our new friends!
Perfect for Any Occasion
Goode Co. Barbeque is also the place to be for any occasion, with private BBQ event booking available for groups indoors or outdoors. So, if you want to host a birthday party, wedding, milestone event, graduation, or work event, feel free to call us today. We take care of all the logistics, from seating to full stomachs!
We also offer online ordering, which has naturally become a massive hit in recent years, for when you just want a cozy night on the couch with some great food you can trust.
It’s Not Just About the Meat
And hey, while smoking meat is our pride and joy, we don’t stop there. We’ve got incredible plates on offer at our seafood and Tex-Mex locations in the same neighbourhood, giving you the chance to try something different that’s still part of the same Goode family.
Experience The Best BBQ in West University Today – Goode Co. Barbeque
If you’d like to experience the Best BBQ in West University or are looking for somewhere to eat BBQ near Rice University, we welcome you to arrive, reserve, or order today!
Ordering barbeque from Goode Co. Barbeque online is simple and includes all our classic dishes. We recommend advance table reservations for large groups, and we are happy to take your request for a private event.
You can find us at The Original, 5109 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas, 77098, and call us at 713.522.2530.
