Andy's carne guisada tacos w/ cheese were legit at 3AM but I never liked anything there when the sun was out.El Gallo Blanco said:That place, Andy's, and this little Mexican breakfast joint ("Tamale House" or something like that?) at Studewood/11th, where Gypsy Poet currently is, were breakfast staples when I lived in the Heights back around 2005-2007 and there wasn't a whole lot there yet.Ryan the Temp said:I drove by yesterday to check. I was somewhat mistaken in that the side of the building says "Texas Pit," but the sign to the north does, in fact, say "Pizzitola's Heritage BBQ."Chewy said:
Here's the article from last May. https://www.houstoniamag.com/eat-and-drink/2025/05/pizzitolas-bbq
In other news, I am fearful that Bakery Donut may have closed. They have been closed all week. I know they usually take a vacation during the Summer sometime, but normally there is a sign on the building that says so. I will be very angry if the 11th Street BS finally did them in.
I still contend that one of the best "hangover breakfasts" in the Tine is the "juevos con chorizo a la mexicana con queso" with a Dr. Pepper from Andy's. Then make tacos with the homemade tortillas...it's incredible.
My roomate took me there back in 05 and ordered that and the owner's son just chuckled and said "holy sh** strong order!"...like he had cracked the code.
3am drunk binges at Andy's back in the day were always fun too. I kind of miss when the Heights was more basic and less fancy.
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This just affirms that tacos are the best drunk food. When is Taco Bell or Cabana best? Late night drunk.
Whataburger at 2am? Taquitos
Whataburger at 2am? Taquitos
Bakery Donut had a piece of paper on their door last week. I didn't stop to read it but I saw a wave on it so assumed they're on vacation. That piece of paper is gone so guess it just fell off.
El Gallo Blanco said:Ryan the Temp said:Chewy said:
Here's the article from last May. https://www.houstoniamag.com/eat-and-drink/2025/05/pizzitolas-bbq
I drove by yesterday to check. I was somewhat mistaken in that the side of the building says "Texas Pit," but the sign to the north does, in fact, say "Pizzitola's Heritage BBQ."
In other news, I am fearful that Bakery Donut may have closed. They have been closed all week. I know they usually take a vacation during the Summer sometime, but normally there is a sign on the building that says so. I will be very angry if the 11th Street BS finally did them in.
That place, Andy's, and this little Mexican breakfast joint ("Tamale House" or something like that?) at Studewood/11th, where Gypsy Poet currently is, were breakfast staples when I lived in the Heights back around 2005-2007 and there wasn't a whole lot there yet.
I still contend that one of the best "hangover breakfasts" in the Tine is the "juevos con chorizo a la mexicana con queso" with a Dr. Pepper from Andy's. Then make tacos with the homemade tortillas...it's incredible.
My roomate took me there back in 05 and ordered that and the owner's son just chuckled and said "holy sh** strong order!"...like he had cracked the code.
3am drunk binges at Andy's back in the day were always fun too. I kind of miss when the Heights was more basic and less fancy.
I went to Andy's once and that was enough. Food was terrible and the restaurant was absolutely filthy.
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Went to Andys once and some asshat pulled the ole unscrew the pepper lid on me. Dumped most of the shaker on my food. Waitress came by and said 'Oh, you like de pepper, no?! '.
Went yesterday, was very good. Different owner but same servers who have been there for ages.
Edit- this is in response to your Pizzatola's post
Edit- this is in response to your Pizzatola's post
Any of y'all been to Hungry Farmer BBQ on the N Loop near Ella?
CDUB98 said:
Any of y'all been to Hungry Farmer BBQ on the N Loop near Ella?
I've heard it's just the same Thomas' BBQ food with a different sign.
Milwaukees Best Light said:
Went to Andys once and some asshat pulled the ole unscrew the pepper lid on me. Dumped most of the shaker on my food. Waitress came by and said 'Oh, you like de pepper, no?! '.
That never got old in high school at our local Cici's with parmesan and crushed red pepper.
I've even passed that wisdom down to my boys, though I told them if I ever caught them doing that, they're asses would be toast.
Ryan the Temp said:CDUB98 said:
Any of y'all been to Hungry Farmer BBQ on the N Loop near Ella?
I've heard it's just the same Thomas' BBQ food with a different sign.
Well, great, but has anyone eaten there? Is it any good?
CDUB98 said:Ryan the Temp said:CDUB98 said:
Any of y'all been to Hungry Farmer BBQ on the N Loop near Ella?
I've heard it's just the same Thomas' BBQ food with a different sign.
Well, great, but has anyone eaten there? Is it any good?
I'd rather go to Demaris for drive through Q
I hit Hungry Farmer when I want to grab a quick sammich and side for the house.
I think it's $16 for a sliced sammich and side.
It's certainly not going to win any awards but it hits the spot when I'm not wanting the usual fast food. It's what BBQ used to be before the craft BBQ movement.
It's kind of like drinking an ice cold Miller, Coors, or Bud depending on your preference.
I think it's $16 for a sliced sammich and side.
It's certainly not going to win any awards but it hits the spot when I'm not wanting the usual fast food. It's what BBQ used to be before the craft BBQ movement.
It's kind of like drinking an ice cold Miller, Coors, or Bud depending on your preference.
I'll parrot what chewy said. Its alright BBQ without breaking the bank or waiting in line. It scratches the itch. I usually get a chopped brisket sandwich or a BBQ potato. Its not winning any awards but the value is there.
I've never been to any of the Hungry Farmer locations, but did hear that it's better than Thomas was.
I think I ate Thomas once or twice and that was enough for me.
I think I ate Thomas once or twice and that was enough for me.
Is Demaris good?
The one time I had it, it was terrible.
The one time I had it, it was terrible.
Same
Also just hard to give it another try when Pit Room so close and Pinkertons about to open right there too.
Aggie09Derek said:
Also just hard to give it another try when Pit Room so close and Pinkertons about to open right there too.
Pinkerton's is about to open where?
The old 59 diner iirc
Yes. 59/Shep basically
Are they moving or second location?
Second Houston location (have one in SA).
schmendeler said:
The old 59 diner iirc
Correct
Good. Hopefully that takes some traffic from the first location. Pinkerton's is my favorite, but I usually decide not to go because I don't feel like waiting in line or rubbing thighs with strangers sitting at the tables.
I was invited to lunch at Blood Brothers BBQ today. Any reviews?
Blood Brothers is great.
While their BBQ is pretty good, their fusion stuff is what to get. Their brisket fried rice is great as are their sticky ribs.
It's been a while since I've been but they do some really creative stuff that is really good.
You won't be disappointed if you're good with veering from traditional BBQ. If you don't like fusion stuff, get their BBQ and you'll be fine.
While their BBQ is pretty good, their fusion stuff is what to get. Their brisket fried rice is great as are their sticky ribs.
It's been a while since I've been but they do some really creative stuff that is really good.
You won't be disappointed if you're good with veering from traditional BBQ. If you don't like fusion stuff, get their BBQ and you'll be fine.
It's great. Think traditional Texas BBQ with an Asian twist. The gochujang ribs and togarashi chicken are excellent.
The brisket fried rice was a really good side. Haven't been in a few years so not sure what else they might have now. Their traditional Texas Trinity meats are good, but not up to the level of the best in the city. I would lean more into their fusion meats. If they have a sticky rib, get that.
Aggie09Derek said:
Is Demaris good?
The one time I had it, it was terrible.
I like their loaded baked potato and I usually just drive-thru when exhausted, so I'm looking for stomachable versus taste bud orgasms. I only go to the one on 18th/610; don't know about any others.
Aggie09Derek said:
Is Demaris good?
The one time I had it, it was terrible.
It's meh but when working a game at Delmar it is right there.
I always figured it was Demais' catering that kept them afloat.
bigjag19 said:Aggie09Derek said:
Is Demaris good?
The one time I had it, it was terrible.
It's meh but when working a game at Delmar it is right there.
Hate to talk bad about it since I know the owner (a good Ag), but barely edible. Same with Thomas.
If you have the old school, pre-brisket snob BBQ itch in the area, go to Gabby's. And if you have a few hours to kill waiting for your order, Gatlin's.
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If you have the old school, pre-brisket snob BBQ itch in the area
WTF?!!
The only place in Houston that I can think of with worse BBQ than Gabby's is Dickey's.
Chewy said:
Blood Brothers is great.
While their BBQ is pretty good, their fusion stuff is what to get. Their brisket fried rice is great as are their sticky ribs.
It's been a while since I've been but they do some really creative stuff that is really good.
You won't be disappointed if you're good with veering from traditional BBQ. If you don't like fusion stuff, get their BBQ and you'll be fine.
The fried rice did not disappoint. It was delicious.
HtownAg92 said:bigjag19 said:Aggie09Derek said:
Is Demaris good?
The one time I had it, it was terrible.
It's meh but when working a game at Delmar it is right there.
Hate to talk bad about it since I know the owner (a good Ag), but barely edible. Same with Thomas.
If you have the old school, pre-brisket snob BBQ itch in the area, go to Gabby's. And if you have a few hours to kill waiting for your order, Gatlin's.
Never understood why it takes so long to get your food at Gatlins. BBQ is already cooked, you just slice it and put it on a plate, but it takes them 20 min to do that.
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