Leon's World Finest Bar-B-Que

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

The food is delicious! We had a boudin, 2 lbs. of brisket, and a sausage plate. Our sides were green beans, bbq beans, spicy rice, and red beans and rice. The boudin was the largest that I have seen and is my daughter s favorite. There is nothing that we didn t like. Thank you Leon for y alls hospitality!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Every time I visit the South I come through Houston just to branch off to Galveston for Leons. That is all Food

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 2

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

The food was great. Staff was super friendly. Took my 1 year old son to eat there after dropping the family off for cruise. Leon came out and made sure he liked the food. Just great local spot.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 2

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

First time eating here and will def be back if ever back in Galveston. Leon came over personally and checked on us and our food. The atmosphere was like being at your Grandparents house. I didnt want the Franchise BBQ chain , thats all we have here up North, I wanted that Mom and Pop shop atmosphere and thats exactly what I got. Authentic BBQ! Food was Great. I got the Lean Brisket, I would suggest the Regular Brisket it was juicer and cheaper. Both were good .

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Amazing. Best service and bbq in east Texas. A must after the beach. 10/10.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

It was the best BBQ food I have ever had. The beef brisket is my favorite. I will come back again and enjoy.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

The BBQ is horrible need to stay away.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 2

First time trying this place and probably the last. Overall it was an okay experience. Wouldn t recommend if you re looking for some good bbq. Ordered ribs, brisket sandwich, Mac n cheese, and the NC Chip. Brisket sandwich was brisket on a plate with 4 slices of white bread to put together. Brisket was burnt and dried. Mac n cheese was bland and lacking flavor. Most likely out of a box. Ribs were alright. Fall of the bone but had no flavor. NC Chip sandwich reminded me of a sloppy Joe sandwich. Service was okay. Only was attended to order, when food came out and to bring the check. Had to wait to get someone to refill our drinks. The atmosphere isn t very comforting. Old and outdated building

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

All around great experience. The smoked turkey was the best I ve had in the island, dry juicy and amazing flavor!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great food nice people the ribs are the best.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Had a really good 3 meat plate which I shared with my date. She is from the Rockies and said that she liked it because it seemed more western than Southern. I really liked the turnip greens, and that was real Southern cooking! Good service inside.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 3

Brisket is amazing! The rest is okay, sides have a full different taste. Service and hospitality is amazing. Ribs are very good

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Food absolutely delicious! Service has been great for years. A must try staple in Galveston. The ribs, brisket, sausage and his world famous links! 10/10

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Go to eat at Leons. Fabulous Gentleman Mr.Leon and staff is Wonderful.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 2

I came to Texas and wanted to try some BBQ. Reviews brought me to Leons BBQ which turned out to be misleading and a disappointment. The prime beef brisket was very dry. It was served in all different cuts which appears to be from left-over cuts? Also, the young & tender spare ribs were dry, just slightly less dry than the brisket but still dry. I thought Tex-BBQ was suppose to melt in your mouth? Reason I gave it 2 stars was because of the bouin, mac & cheese and turnip green was reasonably. Ill have to fine another place to get my Texas BBQ fixed before Im outta town.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 1

I hate to speak ill of Army Veterans place, but this was the worst bbq I have had since starting to work on the Island. Lets Start with the Leons Cut Brisket, it was praised by the young lady as everyones favorite and they love it as it was the fatty juicy brisket. When I opened my meal at my office, just a mile away, everything including the Brisket was Dry and the was no juice to the Brisket or Ribs. Everyone that saw it said the same thing that looks dried out. Now maybe its an off day, but it was the worst of the three places I have tried on Galveston Island so far. Sorry Mr. Leon, I cannot recommend your place to anyone after that very expensive dried out meal.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Absolutely the worst b-que that I ever eaten. The potato salad was basically mash potatoes. The meats were dry and the sauce has such an weird taste that I stop and bought some store brand sauce to jazz it up

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Amazing service and food. Loved it here

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Delicious brisket and some salty beans. I wanted to try the riblets but unfortunately they didn t have them.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

I ve been coming here since I was five years old and left I tried out again for the first time since 2005 now it s 2024 Great customer service keep it up

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Just had lunch at Leons...OMG amazing. If I ever get back to Galveston, I will definitely go again. Highly Recommend! Food amazing and serve spectacular!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

All I can say is OMG this is the BEST bbq joint! Leon s choice brisket melts in your mouth! The ribs are amazing, as is the potato salad. His homemade seasonings and sauce is delicious! We visited with friends from England that wanted to try authentic Texas BBQ and the 4 of us devoured 2 pounds of meat. Leon even came out to introduce himself. Great food, great service and we ll definitely be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Just stopped in for a chopped brisket sandwich and it was loaded with meat. First time Ive ever eaten there, but I will definitely be going back. It was really good barbecue.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Leon was great! My little one wanted good bbq and Leons delivered with the best bbq we had during our visit. The service was also superb. I highly recommend the place to any visitors.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

A tiny little BBQ shop that if you blink while driving, you might miss. Very hospitable, friendly and kind staff. Leon made sure to stop by and check in on us numerous times. Food was delicious! Brisket and ribs were smoked just right with a delicious but light dry rub. We ate well that afternoon! Highly recommend!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

This was the best Barbeque I ve ever eaten. Granted, I am not from the south- so it may be bias because meat is just not the same freshness in the Midwest, but dang. That food was absolutely delicious. I was shocked at the potato salad, and the ribs and the chicken! The chicken was absolutely to die for. Delicious sweet tea as well. I would go back again any day. We actually got to meet Leon! He came out and said hello (We were the only ones there at that time)! Plus he gave us a free desert! Truly, this is a small business you should support any time you can! SO GOOD!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

We are on vacation and wanted some Texas BBQ. Leon s had some excellent reviews, so we headed to Galveston. When we pulled up, I was a bit hesitant to he in because the outside appearance; however, the delicious aroma of the BBQ filled the neighborhood. We ordered our meal with the help of our lovely waitress, she recommended the three meats and Leon s cut, which was a fatty and juicy cut. Our dinner included 2 sides, but we ordered a third. Our meats were brisket, ribs, and sausage. Each was exceptional and by far the best BBQ I ve ever eaten. The ribs have dry rub and fell off the bone. The brisket was juicy and tender and the sausage had the right amount of spice. The price was reasonable; $28.00 for everything. Don t let the exterior fool you! It s worth the stop.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

A little difficult/confusing to a first-timer as the entry door is on the side road, 55th, rather than the main road side of the building . Ive now tried all of the barbecue joints on the island, and hands down this is the best one! Very impressed. I had the two meat dinner with the chicken and the turkey and sides of the turnip greens and red beans and rice. Everything was absolutely delicious, fresh, hot and very flavorful! The ladys out front were extremely helpful and friendly. I enjoyed reading the various articles on the walls about Mr Leon. I also like that you had a choice between white and wheat bread with your dinner. Definitely recommend and will be back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

I bought 28 dollars worth of rib tips and they were all spoiled meat. I will never go here again. Second time having a bad experience here and only been here 3times. The meat was not grilled or smoke more like reseasoned and heated by something other than a smoker. They obviously don t care because they didn t answer the phone. But he make sure he feed the white people good.. screw yall. Only white people gave 5 stars.. if I could give no stars I would.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 4

3-10-24 Found Leons by looking around on Google Maps and was glad to have seen it. We were greeted as we came in and had a nice recommendation from the waitress on what to order. We decided on a 2 meat plate with two sides. We saw short ends on the menu, and mistakenly thought it was something we used to have in North Carolina BBQ places, burnt ends. After the confusion was cleared up, the lady asked in the back if it was possible and they brought us some out. I also asked for their North Carolina Chip BBQ I was thinking it would be pork, but it too was beef, in their bbq sauce. The meat in both was very tender and flavorful. We had potato salad and bbq beans as sides. While the plate was being prepared, we were brought 4 slice of bread and a small bowl with onions and pickles. We wish we had found Leons a few months ago, as we have been down for the winter and are leaving soon. If back in the area, we will return.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

We were looking for Texas BBQ and Leon s was an excellent choice. Leon s cut of brisket melts in your mouth. The service was top notch. I highly recommend. Food : 5/5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The food was amazing! From the collaed greens, potato salad, mac and cheese to the brisket, ribs, and sausage it was a delight! Their brownies and rum cake baked by the sweetest lady were a delightfully delicious experience! Leon came out and was so friendly with everyone. When he found out we werent from around Texas he went above and beyond to make it a good experience.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Excellent brisket sandwich

Date: 6 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

i had the 3 meat plate with red beans and rice and green beans. I also tried the boudain and sausage. Everything was excellent and the service was great. looking forward to the next visit.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Great service. Black owned business. Price is reasonable. Could use a better atmosphere to be romantic for a date dinner.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

When it comes to a party, you should know food matters. I HIGHLY recommend Leons to cater an event! I got their brisket, slice turkey, sausage links, bbq beans and potato salad for my house warming. ALL my guest could not stop bragging on how juicy and tender the brisket was. They loved the potato salad and the bbq baked beans. Everyone was coming back for seconds! The food was absolutely amazing! Everyone kept asking who made it and I gladly provided all my guest with Leons in Galveston. There was barely food at the end and whatever was left, people made sure to make to-go plates. Next day, family members were calling to see if any bbq was left over and one person even said they put they foot in this and i need more of it. Thank you so much Leons for making my house warming a party to brag about! Like i said, food matters when it comes to a party and mine had a wonderful turn out because of your delicious food. I also want to thank Ada for being so kind, polite and sweet to me over the phone as her and her brother help me decide how much food I would need for a party of almost 70 people. I appreciate you and everyone who helped prepare my order. God bless.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Extremely friendly family business with the best BBQ weve had in a very long time. Would definitely recommend this place.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Cool little bbq joint. Dining room wasn t open due to damage to the building from a drunk driver unfortunately, but they were still serving curbside. Might not look open, but they are. Lots of interesting and authentic menu options you might not see at your typical restaurant . The spareribs and homemade hot links were great, all very tasty. Disappointed I ve only just discovered this place!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Excellent brisket (Leons Cut), coleslaw, potato salad, and BBQ beans. The mac n cheese wasnt to our liking, but Im sure others would like it. We also had the sweet potato pie, pecan pie, rum cake (wow strong) and brownie. All excellent. When you get there go to the back door and someone will help you. Very friendly staff and excellent proportions. Thank you!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Such a nice little hole in the wall. When we pulled up, we actually thought it was closed for business its so incognito. We were welcomed in by the waitress on her break at the back door and made to feel INCREDIBLY welcome by the entire staff. We both got the Leon Cut of the brisket (wife got a sandwich, and I just got the brisket and sausage). Waitress was great, food was great, seriously happy that we made this our meal just before getting on the cruise ship out of Galveston. Highly recommend.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Everything about it was wonderful. I grew up in Texas and the military took me elsewhere for 25 yrs. Had a quick trip to Houston with the family. Fell into this spot and couldn t be happier. Took me back in time. Family had their first taste of real BBQ. Everyone was happy.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 1

On 11/29 , I attended a class near Leo barbecue. The customer service was great but the food was horrible. I ordered 2 meats and 2 sides. The chicken was extremely dry and no flavor like it was sitting out for a while. The barbecue ribs were dry and taste old and the barbecue sauce was greasy. The mustard greens were out of a can and I am a cook myself so I know they were canned but if that s what you do fine but they were salty and disgusting. The barbecue beans were meh. The buttermilk pie was undesirable. I really try to support black businesses but maybe this wasn t a good day and considering I came at the end of the day I received what was left over.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

We visited Leon in October and were allowed into the restaurant. It was very tasty! Thanks Leon

Date: 10 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

The bbq was dry but the staff very friendly.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Real deal Texas bbq. Melt in your mouth brisket. Curb service only, dining area closed indefinitely. Parking: Pull up to both at side on building, they come out to you

Date: 11 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

Worst Teacakes cookies to ever eat- hard and no flavor. So dry water wouldn t swallow bite down. Whiskey cake, oh my where to start dry more than day old and was in a paper sleeve. Wasn t pound cake or cake- over cooked & dried out. Luckily the Brownie was meh - ok. Tasted like box brownie mix. They refunded the sweet potato pie because they were out. Come on to be ma&pop bbq- gotta do better than several day old sweets. Closed so I could not fix the items.

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Leon I love getting to me you on my Birthday and The Sweet Potato Pie will bring me in your place again We are from Farmersville Tx someday !We love it so much my friends did too! Your the Best! Brisket Great too!

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Some of the best barbecue in Texas not just Galveston island. Unfortunately someone drove their car into the front of the building and they cannot serve in their dining room. They still do take-out and have a small tent set up to put in your order

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 1

My chicken taste like it was made 2 days ago, very disappointed the greens had no seasoning at all, taste like I was eating water and the ribs were tough.

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

Brisket was extremely dry and the Mac and cheese tasted like it was made with expired milk!! Only thing that was decent was the potato salad. Don t recommend

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

This is our first trip to Galveston (my first trip to anywhere in Texas since I was 13) and since we are headed out on a cruise tomorrow, and we flew in 2 days early, one big requirement was to find QUALITY BBQ while we were here. Our biggest requirement was that it had to be a Mom & Pop shop... no chain restaurants for us. We discovered Leons after some Google searches before coming to Galveston, and based on photos of the place, we made the decision to check them out. Right on the main drag into Galveston, I spotted it when we drove in the evening before... very easy to locate, and the sign, while small, is indicative of everything we hoped to expect from their BBQ. We all agreed to hit them up for lunch the next day. When we showed up, they werent seating in the dining room - but thats okay - we had decided to take it back to the hotel lobby to eat lunch beforehand. We met the daughter, celebrating her birthday and she took our orders. (Happy Birthday! ) When in doubt, you ALWAYS GET THE NAMESAKE DISH! My hubby, our friend, and myself all chose the Leons Cut - a juicier brisket cut, with the fat - 1-meat dinner which came with two sides. I chose the mac & cheese and red beans & rice, my hubby got the mac & cheese and potato salad, and our friend picked red beans & rice and coleslaw. All the dinners come with a choice of white or wheat bread as well as pickles & sliced raw onions. They let us sit in the car in our AC while they packed up our meals and brought it out to us. With the heat warning, we appreciated this, although we could have hopped out to get it when ready. They were all super nice and very helpful at picking out items. When we unpacked the meals at the hotel, we were not disappointed! The meat was juicy, full of smoke, salty in all the right ways, and the flavors were top-notch. And the 1-meat portion is HUGE! I loved the homemade mac & cheese, and the red beans & rice were packed in a separate bowl, so it didnt slosh in the containers. I appreciate this little step. I got to try my hubbys potato salad and quite enjoyed the tangy flavors. We were surprised that we each got two slices of bread, so our friend asked if he could have the bread to make his own little sandwiches. He later told us that he was SO HAPPY to have brisket sandwiches while he was here. Oh, and their BBQ sauce was nice and thin, with a great vinegar base. I dont normally use BBQ sauces because they tend to be too sweet, but this had the PERFECT balance. Id buy that sauce to use at home if I could sneak it back on the plane. For those who arent sure about hole-in-the-wall, or Mom & Pop shops that dont generally advertise their businesses, my best advice is when you know their business hours, plan to go earlier in the day, closer to when they open. You get fresher cuts and more choices from the menu. You wont be disappointed. If we come back down here for another cruise, and we bring my In-laws, we will make sure we come to Leons again. We noticed the for sale sign on the building, though... so hopefully, that just means a new location in their future.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

Let me start out by saying I gave 3 stars based on others reviews but in my opinion the lack of real follow through on the complaints takes away. My husband and I come to Galveston often this time I was googling for bbq and came across Leons. I saw the complaint and pictures and your reaction and response to a 10 year customer and was shocked! It was obvious you expect loyalty from customers but offer little to none! It would have been better to ignore their complaints rather than the half apology that was given. Yes its not unusual for an establishment to have a bad day in the kitchen but it is NEVER ok to disrespect and speak abusively to a customer. Since you lost control for whatever reason there should have been apologies all over the place with an offer of returning and at least get a bogo! They didnt give up on a 10 year relationship in my opinion you did! Actually I noticed a few complaints of bad days in the kitchen reported with not as much as an offer of a dessert or any attempt to rectify just apologies. Ive seen many establishments fail to appreciate the very people they depend on to stay in business slowly go out of business because a satisfied customer may tell 4-5 people but an unsatisfied customer 15-20 or more and with the internet its unlimited! Were true foodies so we are happy to spend whatever it takes at a food establishment thats just as happy to make a mistake right as they are to see me come in to spend my money. Were 2 that your lack of loyalty to your customers changed our minds and sent us looking elsewhere!

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 2

Brisket was dry and grey. Really sucks because the rest was okay, but thats the backbone of a good BBQ place in Texas. Had much better BBQ in less popular places. In Texas, it cant be okay especially the brisket. Buccees is better

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Best real smoked bbq and prices in Galveston and Texas!

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

FOOD !

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Downtown links are very gòod.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

One of the two best bbq joints I tried while in Galveston. Dont make me choose my favorite. First of all the young waitress that took our order was very friendly. She guided us through our bbq journey. We had ribs, chicken, brisket, sausage and, as a finale, the pecan pie. It was all amazing! But the pecan pie was to die for. If you get the chance, eat there. And dont forget your cracklings! Clearly homemade and crispy.

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Great place to eat!

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

A employee came out and asked if I was going to pay cash and he said the mgh was going to be late then a girl came out took my order I paid and I never left my car. Best service Ive had in 5 years living here

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Best Barbeque in town. Staff was very friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 1

Let me start off this review with Ive been going to Leon well over 10 plus years including family and friends. Ive always enjoyed the food, the staff and Mr Leon. Today 6/3/2023 most definitely was the last day my family, friends and myself will ever patronize this black owned establishment which I absolutely use to love. The reason being due to the unprofessional and disrespect shown by Mr Leon today. I was in town and as I usually do stopped by for a rib sandwich. Ordered my sandwich to go and went to the seawall to indulge. Well to my surprise 2 of my ribs were not fresh and dried out. I decided to overlook it and proceeded to open my onions and pickles only to find the onions were brown and old. At this point I decided to take my food back to request fresher. I arrived back at Leons. I explained/showed the young lady at the cashier the brown onions and the dried out ribs, then another lady came out they both acknowledged it and said we will take care of it. Well out of nowhere Mr Leon comes out the kitchen asking whats wrong. As I proceeded to explain to him the onions are old and brown and the ribs are not fresh , theyre dried out. He instantly became agitated, walked up into my personal space, put his finger in my face and said dont say my food is not fresh and called me a flat out liar and began to argue with me. The downright disrespect and unprofessionalism he displayed absolutely floored me. I told him you must not be having a good day because you will not talk to me like that but due to my mother raising me correct I will not disrespect my elder. Mr Leon continued to act unprofessional and argue with me. Smh. I was on my bluetooth with a family member while the verbal altercation took place and she asked who was that and I told her the owner Mr Leon. She stated oh thats unacceptable they dont have to worry about our business anymore. The young ladies apologized and brought me out fresh ribs and onions. Their customer service was superb and I appreciated it very much. Mr Leon should have took lessons from them. If the first disrespect wasnt enough Mr Leon comes back out the kitchen a 2nd time to argue yet again. I told him you do not argue with a customer and walk up on them and put your finger in their face, he flat out lied and said he didnt. This is not the legacy Mr Leon and his business should want to be known for after all the years, its truly sad. If you dont know how to talk to a customer stay in the back cause no one has a right to talk to anyone the way Mr Leon did less known to a customer. Im attaching pics of the dried out ribs and brown old onions. First rib pic is the dried out ribs, the last pic is of the fresh ones given to me after taking them back.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

The food was absolutely delicious!! Some of the best barbecue Ive had since my grandfather(cajun) and he was hands down the best cook ever!!

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Hands down the best BBQ I have had in a very very long time. Leon and his sweet sister Ada will take wonderful care of you.. I highly recommend everything.,....loved the meats and the sides...Mac and cheese was so good. I was way too full to eat the rum cake but it looked wonderful. The portions were huge , my husband and I could of easily shared the 2 meat plate.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Extremely friendly down home local restaurant. I m sure if I went back - WHEN - I go back next time, they will know my name. Best ribs in Galveston, Best ribs in Southern Texas. Smoked perfectly, right out back. There s plenty of parking on the street, and the wait staff is just super friendly, making sure everything is the way you want it. I had the Turnip Greens and BBQ Beans. Both cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. The portion size is more than plenty so plan on taking some home. Thanks for lunch!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

They need a 10 star option. This place is LEGIT!! Everything was absolutely amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Food was good just hard to find easy to smell

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 2

The workers are very friendly, the place is clean, but please make sure you check your to go orders before you leave. I order ribs, Macon n cheese, & red beans in rice. I didn t get my red beans and rice. I m not even hungry anymore. If I didn t leave 3 hours away, I would take my food back and get my money.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

A coworker told me about this place. So, the wife and I came here to try it out. It wasnt bad. This is a small and unassuming place that serves pretty decent BBQ.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 3

The brisket was dry, Leons cut was just half fat (and I dont mean well marble, just 50/50 fat and meat slices). Both were not really flavorful. The ribs were dry and had easy to much run on them. Noone at our table was happy about their meal, with reasons from edible tonot good

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Dont let the outside facade scare you off! The building is for sale, but the food was very good and the price was right. We had the brisket. It was very tender and flavorful. Turnip greens were very good, one of their specialties! Didnt get to try the pecan or sweet potato pies, as they were out of them for the day.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Keto, Paleo and Carnivore Friendly. Had the 3 meat dinner and there is so much food! Very Affordable! 1st time there and hostess was very helpful. The Leons Brisket, Ribs and Chicken are outstanding. Parking is a bit of a challenge but dont let that discourage you. Definitely will return when Im in the area!

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Great bbq, I will be back for more soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Delicious food! The service was quick and friendly, the waitress had great recommendations. Homemade bbq sauce was amazing. Highly recommend the Leon cut! Bathroom was clean, outside is aged but don t let that keep you from going inside. Two different locals recommended it to us. Parking: Street parking only from what we could see.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

The Best TX BBQ experience of my life. Absolutely delicious and great atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Delicious brisket. Wonderful owner. Great service.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Came from Tyler on our anniversary and googled it and it was the best thing ever, great food and service

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Fair warning: this is a long, favorable, review. Leons deserves 6 stars out of 5. I will start by saying we (8 of us) were the only family to stay and eat - on Tuesday nights I guess most of the business is carry-out. But every person who came was greeted by name or treated like they were close family.... we were no exception. Towards the end of our supper Leon himself came out and chatted with us. Among the stories he shared he told us he honed his craft in the military (25 years in the army and 2 tours of duty in Vietnam, thankyouverymuch!) and it totally shows. He also served/catered Ruth Bader Ginsburgs supreme court inaguration supper. So we each had different combinations of meats (brisket, sausage, turkey, and yard bird [chicken]) along with sides. My nephew ate all his mac & cheese, then ate his sisters, then proclaimed Leon had ruined all others for him - it was the best mac of his life. The turkey was tender, moist, and oh-so-delicious with just the right amount of peppery flavor. The brisket was perfect. My mom, who is tiny, ate almost all of hers (which is saying a lot!), all the while saying how filling and tender and juicy it was, then asked me if I was going to eat all my potato salad. The greens were by far the best - if youve ever hesitated to try them anywhere else, dont, here! My dad had the stuffed potato and it was huge and according to him & my mom, superb. My brother-in-law had the sausage & brisket and I think he said maybe 2 words the entire meal: mmmmm and more. My neices boyfriend had the yard bird sandwich and if youve ever seen a 17-year-old muscular boy reach full then you have an idea how fast that disappeared. I think he said even less than my brother-in-law. Then Leon offered us desserts. He brought out a rice pudding cake (I think thats what he called it) with rum sauce for my dad to try. He liked it so much he ordered it for all of us, but we wanted brownies, buttermilk pie, and pecan pie instead. Im allergic to buttermilk but the bite I had was so worth it. Bottom line: everything, and I mean everything, on the menu is so delicious there is no wrong choice. Im adding a photo my sis took of Leon (left) and my dad. If youve ever felt like youre being treated like long-lost family then you know why it wasnt just the food, but Leon and everyone there, that made this a most incredible, memorable, dining experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Some damn good bbq .

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Delicious brisket and sausage. The sauce is tangy and not too sweet the way I like it. I love the spicy rice as well as the red beans and rice also.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Don t let the outside of this place fool you. Leon has been serving up some of the best BBQ for years. Great place to stop in when taking a break from showing houses all day. My clients love the food!

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Come out to Leons World Finest In&Out BBQ...THERES A FOR SALE SIGN ON THE BUILDING DONT WORRY WE ARE STILL HERE...MR LEON HAS GOTTON OLD HE IS 83YRS YOUNG.. HES TRYING TO RETIRE AND WE WANT TO GIVE HIM HIS FLOWERS WHILE HE IS HERE WITH US...COME ON DOWN AND ENJOY SOME SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY...AND HAVE THE PLEASURE OF MEETING THE DC HIMSELF....

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 1

Wasnt really good actual the food was nasty i just went recently and i didnt kno the brisket was that fatty wont be back and the girl greeted the white customers and explained the menu and all and she didnt do is like that so i see what type of place that is cause i ordered something i didnt like but she shouldve told us that it was fatty like that like she told the other table so yea my last time ever going over there

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

My wife and I went to Leon s for supper; we ordered the 3 meat bbq meal because we wanted to try the ribs, brisket and sausage we also paid extra to upgrade to the Leon s Cut; WOW WOW!! Unbelievable how good the meat was! Sooo tender it was hard to pick up with a fork. Our server, a tall, thin girl with long eyelashes was top notch! Highly recommend to all you bbq lovers

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Not a fancy place, but superb BBQ at great prices. Highly recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Great food as always

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Delicious brisket and sides. Lovely service. Fed 5 people for about 50 bucks including tip.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Out of this world in-house smoked BBQ

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Found Leon s when I was looking for a place to eat. It was wonderful. Just the right amount of smoke and just a little bit of a bite in the sauce perfect. The wait staff was exceptional and right there if you needed anything. You get a ton of food so plan for leftovers.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Oh you should try their sweet RUM CAKE. DOWN HOME! LINKS LEONS CUT BRISKET! AND SOME HOME PORK CRACKLING (FRESH)

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

A fun little BBQ joint! 82 year old owner cam and visited and made sure we had what we needed to enjoy our meal, which was great! Dont hesitate to visit Leons if youre in Galviston!

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

The brisket melts in your mouth! This places will not disappoint. Leon is a gem! Delicious meal at a great price!

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 1

Not understanding the hype? Brisket was bland and tough... sausage was okay, but can you really screw up sausage?? Turnip greens were absolutely disgusting!!! Mac and Cheese was nothing short of box kraft and i had to load it with salt and pepper (literally).... the service was ok. Order sweet tea she refilled with unsweetened tea?! Gave the rest of my food to my dog... definitely not worth the hype. Im guessing people who gave 5 stars havent had much BBQ in their life. Highly disappointed came all the way from Austin! Oh and they charge you $2 for credit/debit.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Had the Leon s cut brisket sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad. It all was amazing. Brisket was absolutely delicious with a nice Smokey flavour. Staff were very helpful as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Very good barbeque. Ribs and Sausage links were great. I would have tried the brisket, but they were out. We were there a little later. The building does not present itself as having an open restaurant, but it was open when it was supposed to be. Parking: On street parking only.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Like others have said we had to do a doubletake to find the restaurant since it looks very residential from the outside but the smell of BBQ is the first indication we were in the right place. Once inside we were greeted with the finest southern hospitality. The sweet tea is the cornerstone of southern cooking so it was an obvious choice of refreshment and paired well with everything we ordered. I inquired if they had my favorite cut, burnt ends and was blown away at how good they were! The burnt ends were even better than the Leons cut. This restaurant is surely a hidden gem and a great place to grab lunch or dinner.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Delicious! Well seasoned meat, riblets, sliced sausage, chicken, and homemade sides. I wanted to try the bread pudding but they were out since Thanksgiving.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Good place if you want to feel local atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 2

Service is excellent here, employees are polite and nice. The reason why this place gets two stars is because the food here is not up to par. I was given an expired sour cream packet and my beer was warm. If you want good bbq this is not the place to go. Its not that the food was bland is the fact that everything tasted like vinegar, and the Macn is cheese had a funny after taste. Took the plate home to be considerate, but threw it away when I got home. As once considered the best bbq place in Galveston, this disappoints me to see this place with bad food.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Wow wow wow! I just stuffed my face with THE BEST BBQ I ve ever had!!! Leon came out and took a photo with us and was gracious enough to share his homemade Buttermilk Pie. The lean brisket was so flavorful and despite being lean, incredibly juicy. The regular brisket was even juicier and the ribs were out of this world!!! The sides - we got coleslaw, baked beans, green beans, potato sa, and collard greens. We devoured it all and my goodness the potato salad and baked beans were so delicious, I liked the bowls! And last but not least - we got the rum cake, sweet potato pie, bread pudding, and Leon gave us fresh slices of Buttermilk pie. It was all so damn good, there are just no words!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I ll be back again for sure.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Leon makes the best. Barbecue. In. Texas. Period.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Ate the 3 meat plate and sides, almost couldnt eat it all, tender brisket, sausage, and ribs, with sweet ice tea, walked out full.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

We had a great meal at Leon s. We ate in and had the 3 meat plate plus sweet potato and buttermilk pie. All the food was delicious and our server Anita was super friendly and professional. If you love down home bbq, you will love this place

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Tender Brisket, rib smacking ribs! Very reasonable prices.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 2

The food has been excellent, especially the red beans and rice which rank up there as some of the best I have had; however, on my last two visits the customer service has been so horrible that I will never order from them again. I gave them the benefit of the doubt the first time since we all have bad days, but I prefer to not feel like I am an inconvenience or a bother when I get food from a restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 2

Food was fine but no where near as good as it used to be. Riblets were dry and overcooked and sausage was uninspired.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Found this gem on TripAdvisor. It was a great experience all around. The BBQ was tasty and the service was tremendous! Anita really went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. I wish we had a place like this in central KY!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Don t be deceived by the outside appearance. The food is amazing! Best I had in Galveston. Mr. Leon is so nice. The whole staff was great. The potato salad was the best I ve ever had.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 1

It s a Sad day when Leon s World Famous Bbq ends like this. If this is the Comeback, they can stay gone. My Husband and I were so disappointed in our meal. The chicken was So dry and the sliced beef was old and burnt( I didn t ask for in the first place) then I asked for chopped beef and got chopped chicken pieces on a hard bun covered with pickles and unnecessary onions. Plus the beans had no juice at all.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Amazing bbq, great price, wonderful service. We will definitely come again!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

We went because it was recommended as the best place to eat brisket sandwich, the surprise is that you make the sandwich, the meat is very delicious! Maybe one is used to more side dishes, but if you go here it is for meat and its delicious sauce. Unbeatable attention, super friendly.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Nice moist, not over sauced, barb q. Super delicious. The sauce is sooooo good. Sidas are good too. Galveston best.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 3

Great customer service but food wasnt that great. Mac and cheese had big noodles then kraft macaroni noodles and had no taste. Sausage was okay. Then asked for potatoe salad, it was bland and definitely store bought, taste like Walmart brand. Brisket, green beans and ribs was good. Will not visit again

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

This place is so nice and cute. The food was amazing, especially the ribs and the beans. The waitress was the sweetest person ever and just the entire experience was so amazing. Definitely would recommend. Oh also the sweet tea was very good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Great food!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 4

The food was some good BBQ. The sides were amazing.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

We have had take-out before thanks to my sister. Dining in had a pleasant, casual, family feel. Leon and his family & staff are super friendly and outgoing, make you feel comfortable. Every item we have tried is great! My favorite is the turkey. Great flavor to the meats, not overly smokey or loaded with salt and liquid smoke like most of the big restaurants. BBQ done right!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Very good turkey legs definitely recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Fast service nice portions great food Will definitely be back when in Galveston

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

We went to Leon s while on vacation in Galveston and it was so good. It was recommended to us by one of the tours we took and it did not disappoint. The brisket was delicious (we got the lean cut) the mac and cheese, potato salad and beans were also so good. And be sure to treat yourself to the desserts. They were also amazing!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Best rib sandwich ever along with their rum cake and awesome service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 1

We arrived at leons FAMOIS BBQ AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE CLOSED AND IT WASNT EVEN 8 HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED PLUS WERE FROM OUT OF TOWN AND WAS VERY EXCITED TO TRY IT BECAUSE OF THE REVIEWS ,SMH IM EXTEMELY DISAPPOINTED MR.LEON !!!! Plus the workers were still there .and to add salt.on the wound ON THE WEBSITE IT SAID THEY CLOSED AT 8 . SO MR.LEON IF YOURE CLOSED AT 8:00 YHEN IT SHOULD ALSO BE ON THE WEBPAGE .THANKS FOR NOTHING

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The best BBQ I ve ever had! All the meat is so moist and flavorful as well as the delicious sides! We got to meet Leon who was so friendly. Our waitress was very sweet as well. Definitely would recommend as a Galveston must!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Slap Yo Momma Good! Choose between 1 meat or 2 plus sides. The chicken is tender and juicy. The cook put their foot in those greens, seasoning is like Grannies. The bbq beans were tender and seasoned perfectly. The mash potatoes are from scratch, real potatoes, not flakes. The only thing I didnt care for, that I was really looking forward to, was the Mac n cheese. To me it had a sour taste so I didnt eat any past the 1st bite. The woman who waited on us was personable and was attentive. After our meal we got to meet Mr. Leon himself. He told us about how he started as an army cook and how his restaurant came about. He showed us newspaper articles about himself that were taped to a wall inside the restaurant, and told us the stories that went with them. Then, he was pulled away to get back to work in his kitchen. If youre looking for authentic soul food in Galveston, Leons Worlds Finest Bar-B-Que is the spot!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

You gotta gotta eat here !! We are from San Angelo tx , 6 hours away! We came to celebrate 4th of July and I was craving BBQ! Omggggg. The brisket was so delicious. It melted in my mouth! My husband left all the bones from the ribs ! Everything was so delicious that we were eating so fast cause it was so good!!! Our server Anita took good care of us at the table and made sure we were taken care of with our left overs! This is good TEXAS BBQ! My parents are also working here for couple of weeks and will be eating here again during their stay !

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

It was OK

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Best bbq on the island a true bbq joint.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 3

Got two sliced beef sandwiches and a one meat plate. Sandwiches had a lot of meat on them. Unfortunately they both had tough bark in them. Brisket was really fatty as well. Taste was good After trimming off and removing bark not much left

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Amazing spot! We had ribs, brisket, mac, slaw, green beans, potato salad, and red beans and rice. Everything was prepared to perfection, with an amazing homemade sauce. The service was exceptionally friendly, and our meal was served quickly. Leon himself came out and took a photo with my son!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Bbq is outstanding. Went there and Anita greated us with a big smile and welcome to the restaurant. After we ordered, Leon himself came over and thanked us for coming in to visit with him. Just for the hospitality, I would have given a 5STAR review. But then the food came out. Leons Brisket was cooked perfect with an excellent layer of bark. The pork ribs probably rates within the top 3 I have ever had.... and I am from Georgia where pork ribs rain Supreme. Highly recommend Leons to anyone in the area looking for great BBQ.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Service was great. The bbq melts in your mouth. The rum cake was delicious, can definitely tell its home made.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

Idk what yall smoking, this bar b que was mid af, save yo money and just go to Rudys or cook at home, on God. Runny mac and cheese, potato salad taste like sandwich spread. Leons choice is just fat, not impressed in the slightest

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

The bar-b-que chicken was delicious. Friendly staff. Good service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Oh, baby. This place is Fat Guy Heaven. Come get some.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Great food. Walking in to the dining room, the smokehouse filled the cozy area. Ms. Anita was super friendly and very hospitable. So nice to have great bbq, a luxury in Colorado

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Great place to eat. Little restaurant with amazing food. Mr. Leon welcomed us when we came and open the door for when we left.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

My husband n i discovered leons when i was pregnant with our daughter who is now 23 and we still talk about it to this day the best bbq we ever had i just found out its still here in a different location we went to the one on the harbor we cant wait to be able to take our daughter n granddaughter there

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Very good brisket, bbq sauce a lil too weak. Peach cobbler was very good. Will be back again. Thanks guys!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Small local eatery, with big flavor. Leon even came over to greet us. Great BBQ. Limited parking. This is a must visit. The only negative was that they were low on pecan pie. We lived anyway

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Mid, saw a bug

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Barbecue was very good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

First time eating from here. We ordered to go and the service was fast and the brisket sandwich and the boudin was great! Alot of meat on the sandwich. Me and my family are so full

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 3

We stopped here on account of the wonderful reviews. Its a small place and we got there about 7 pm. They were only taking to go orders. We ordered the 3 meat plate with ribs, sausage and brisket, Mac and Cheese and green beans. I also ordered a slice of sweet potato pie. My better half is very pleased with the food. Me, I am not all that thrilled with it. I felt the brisket wasnt that tasty, the ribs werent the best Ive had , now the sausage was good though. Dont bother with the sweet potato pie, its not that good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Best BBQ in town

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 1

update 05/11/2022 looks to be closed down Im reading all these new reviews when are they open because every time during the day I see no sign of people no sign of movement and no one is bbqing no smoke on the pit no person at the pit so whats going on ? The website said they are open now but no movement anyone live in Galveston really know whats going on????

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

I wasnt good the riblets were not even bar bq. They are the finest in Galveston where people dont come for bar bq.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Best barbecue on Galveston Island!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Delicious brisket, amazing sweet tea, great little location. We knew it was gonna be great before we walked in because of the smells wafting out the door. We were not disappointed.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Really great BBQ, the Brisket has a glorious smoke ring, and is so tender, that it melts in your mouth, very good ribs that fall off the bone. A very down at home feeling with friendly staff. Will be back in the future.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Food was superb. Service was fantastic. Recommend to everyone

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

We went here last night for dinner. Food was amazing and portions were huge. My husband said the Leons Cut was the best meat he had ever tasted. Our group also had the ribs, chip BBQ, brisket, and turkey. They were all fantastic! All of the sides were great too. Go and enjoy, you wont be disappointed!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

We were next door at the Texas Bakery when we smelled the Smoke! Picked up a pound of Leons cut brisket! OMG!Y Wife says it the best we have and I know better than to argue with her. Most, tender, good bark! Definitely going back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

The best bbq place I ever went too! Ribs,brisket even the sausage was so damn good everything was so delicious

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Greatest bbq around.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

We got the homemade hot links, sliced brisket and ribs. All was great. Met nice people. Just taking a ride to Galveston and ended up at Leons. Barbecue is the best. You should visit next time you drove to Galveston.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 2

There was NO potato salad!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Good food and Good Service!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Beyond 5 for the food, 4 or so for the inside of the restaurant building, really old an a bit dingy.

Date: 2 years ago