Rays BBQ Shack - Houston

Good meat was from everyone. I had brisket and ribs, with smoked Mac

The ribs and the chicken. The ribs were very good, delicately well cooked, good taste. The chicken needed a little more time on the pit. No problem, just a few minutes in the oven when I came home. It was the fourth, with the weather, we were pleased that they were open. As busy as it was, servers were due. I need to see the new location. There's a bar. They serve South African wines. Television galore. Large dining area.

These are the best grilled meat I've ever had, time! A little hard to get from town without a car, but the trip there and back is worth it. A small place next to the petrol station, it was recommended by our Uber driver who seemed to know and love them bbq. I ordered the 3 meat plate with dark chicken/knives and ribs and could not believe how delicious the chicken was. I think it was one of the best chickens I've ever had in my life, which is quite a statement. The brisket was tender and juicy and simply delicious. Unfortunately, I was already full when I reached the ribs, but it was also excellent and fell from the bone. The homemade Bbq sauce was also really nice, but I didn't have to consider too much how good the meat was on itself.

Ray’s Real Pit BBQ Shack, “Smokin’ Good with a Whole Lotta Soul”, is a family-run and operated restaurant that has become a cornerstone in Houston’s Third Ward and Riverside communities. Known for its hickory-smoked meat served with homemade pages and desserts all fresh daily made, the restaurant also serves burgers, salads, soups, po’boys, baked potatoes and fish and shrimp dinner in a casual and relaxed dining room. My favorite items are the house made beef sausage and the Fried Corn. The fried corn is something of the best I've ever had, and I'm doing my mission to order it on every visit! SKIP thought the house red drink. It is super sweet and kills the taste of the meat. Just get water!

I've only eaten here three times. The pluses are that the food is very good and the price is good as compared to the barbecue chains around town. The minuses are that the place is small. At times, it can be a challenge to find a seat to eat or to even wait for a take-out order. Also, the restaurant shares the parking lot with a gas station/convenient store, and finding a parking lot can be a challenge.