CorkScrew BBQ

One of the best barbecues I ever had! The briskets are really, really good and you can't go wrong with these or the ribs. My advice is get there early as it gets crowded really fast and the line sometimes is huge. This place is really good and a lot of people know it, so plan ahead. Staff service is also really good.

Another great meal from my favorite BBQ restaurant in Houston. Got there early. Line was organized (they give out numbers) and workers even come outside to take your drink order while you wait. Line moves pretty fast. Usually I just order the ribs but the personal at the register convinced me to order a slice of brisket as well. I am glad that I did as it was also great!

seriously good BBQ! and very affordable! classic and hit all the right notes. the smoked turkey is a sleeper killer (so good !!!) and the ribs were incredible. and the coleslaw… honestly the best i’ve had. service was 10/10 and wished we lived closer !!!

This place is incredible. The brisket and the ribs were amazing and the fact that people are in line to eat here means that it’s good. It in fact exceeded our expectations. The staff members were extremely nice and while eating we were asked if we wanted refills and if everything was to our liking. Will definitely visit again, it was worth the visit from Germany.

We loved CorkScrew BBQ! Everyone was very friendly. The brisket and pulled pork were phenomenal! The apple cobbler was amazing! The craft soda was also really good! We came later in the day on a Saturday, found parking right away. The wait was not too bad. Plenty of seating outside, with toys available for the kids. Will definitely visit again!

Amazing. Best brisket we've had in Houston so far and we've been to a bunch of highly rated places. Get some of their moist brisket, jalapeno sausage, and ask for some burnt ends to be thrown in with your brisket. 100% worth the wait and the drive. I had their brisket about 7 hours ago and I haven't been able to stop talking about it. My wife is getting annoyed. Very rich, tender, smokey, beefy, rendered perfectly, great bark... I wish I got an extra pound to take home. The sausage is crazy good. Perfect texture and snap, great flavor. I thought we ordered too much but we cleared it out and wish we had more. Turkey was smokey and tender, great rub. Good turkey, but we've had similar -- not much room for improvement on a good smoked turkey. Their ribs and pulled pork were okay, nothing really to write home about, but the brisket and sausage made you forget about them very quickly. Sauce was great, helped with the pulled pork and would make a great sandwich. Awesome BBQ.

Wow this barbecue is delicious I loved it brisket tender and good flavor pulled pork also very tasty. Unfortunately we didn’t get to taste anything else because we came on 4th of July at 3pm and place was about to close at 4pm. I wasn’t impressed with creamy potatoes salad it didn’t taste good, and bread was regular toast bread. If I would do the salad it would be with mustard and red potatoes and I would bake bread or maybe bread rolls. Most importantly barbecue is delicious. It’s my favorite now.

Upon arrival, parking was a significant challenge. Despite it being just before midday and not particularly busy, finding a parking spot proved difficult. After eventually securing parking, we were greeted by a lengthy line that moved frustratingly slowly. Once we reached the checkout, the staff were friendly and informative, though I found the 20-25 minute wait for food excessive, especially considering the cost. The brisket was good, but the rest of the meal didn’t quite justify the high prices. The turkey and sides, in particular, could use improvement. Overall, while I appreciated certain aspects, the experience didn’t warrant a return visit given the cost.

One of the best barbecues I ever had! The briskets are really, really good and you can't go wrong with these or the ribs. My advice is get there early as it gets crowded really fast and the line sometimes is huge. This place is really good and a lot of people know it, so plan ahead. Staff service is also really good.

Another great meal from my favorite BBQ restaurant in Houston. Got there early. Line was organized (they give out numbers) and workers even come outside to take your drink order while you wait. Line moves pretty fast. Usually I just order the ribs but the personal at the register convinced me to order a slice of brisket as well. I am glad that I did as it was also great!

seriously good BBQ! and very affordable! classic and hit all the right notes. the smoked turkey is a sleeper killer (so good !!!) and the ribs were incredible. and the coleslaw… honestly the best i’ve had. service was 10/10 and wished we lived closer !!!

This place is incredible. The brisket and the ribs were amazing and the fact that people are in line to eat here means that it’s good. It in fact exceeded our expectations. The staff members were extremely nice and while eating we were asked if we wanted refills and if everything was to our liking. Will definitely visit again, it was worth the visit from Germany.

We loved CorkScrew BBQ! Everyone was very friendly. The brisket and pulled pork were phenomenal! The apple cobbler was amazing! The craft soda was also really good! We came later in the day on a Saturday, found parking right away. The wait was not too bad. Plenty of seating outside, with toys available for the kids. Will definitely visit again!

Amazing. Best brisket we've had in Houston so far and we've been to a bunch of highly rated places. Get some of their moist brisket, jalapeno sausage, and ask for some burnt ends to be thrown in with your brisket. 100% worth the wait and the drive. I had their brisket about 7 hours ago and I haven't been able to stop talking about it. My wife is getting annoyed. Very rich, tender, smokey, beefy, rendered perfectly, great bark... I wish I got an extra pound to take home. The sausage is crazy good. Perfect texture and snap, great flavor. I thought we ordered too much but we cleared it out and wish we had more. Turkey was smokey and tender, great rub. Good turkey, but we've had similar -- not much room for improvement on a good smoked turkey. Their ribs and pulled pork were okay, nothing really to write home about, but the brisket and sausage made you forget about them very quickly. Sauce was great, helped with the pulled pork and would make a great sandwich. Awesome BBQ.

Wow this barbecue is delicious I loved it brisket tender and good flavor pulled pork also very tasty. Unfortunately we didn’t get to taste anything else because we came on 4th of July at 3pm and place was about to close at 4pm. I wasn’t impressed with creamy potatoes salad it didn’t taste good, and bread was regular toast bread. If I would do the salad it would be with mustard and red potatoes and I would bake bread or maybe bread rolls. Most importantly barbecue is delicious. It’s my favorite now.

Upon arrival, parking was a significant challenge. Despite it being just before midday and not particularly busy, finding a parking spot proved difficult. After eventually securing parking, we were greeted by a lengthy line that moved frustratingly slowly. Once we reached the checkout, the staff were friendly and informative, though I found the 20-25 minute wait for food excessive, especially considering the cost. The brisket was good, but the rest of the meal didn’t quite justify the high prices. The turkey and sides, in particular, could use improvement. Overall, while I appreciated certain aspects, the experience didn’t warrant a return visit given the cost.

Best brisket I've ever had in my life. Flavors of the meat....not loaded up with pepper to disguise a bad cut. They smoke it perfectly and the employees were great.

This is a hidden gem for real. It's so deep in the cut I thought I was lost. Let me tell you it was packed at 11 and they opened at 11. The food was piping hot and very delicious. The brisket was cooked to perfection and the spicy coleslaw was not spicy but very tasty. The service was superb and the wait staff was absolutely attentive. The cashier knew what he was talking about and suggested a side rib which was a great additive to my meal. Now it is a little pricey but you get what you pay for. $20-30.00 I even tried the peach cobbler and I'm not a sweets person but it was delicious Let me tell you I drove from Clear Lake to eat here. Wish I could say I'll be back soon but really far.

Well deserved spot on the BBQ top 50. Pork ribs, one of the best we have ever had. Coleslaw and beans equally delicious. Menu has some things you don't often see when getting BBQ like 'Q topped Caesar salads and combo bowls. We opted for the brisket plate for two that included amazing corn tortillas, pico, jalapeño cheese sausage, shredded cheese, and three sides. Totally worth the $60 price tag. Best part about going here is the setup. Servers walk the line outside taking drink orders and passing out menus while you are waiting in line. Inside they are continuously cleaning, refilling drinks, and asking customers how everything is. What BBQ restaurant does that? None is the answer. Watching the kitchen staff work was great. We are in food ourselves so we really appreciate the well orchestrated way they were operating to get the food out quick. The guy in the window was crushing it. He walked by me and I let him know it. Every expo station needs a guy like that. Kudos to the cook in the back wearing a Blood Bros hat. Game recognizes game.

FYI: Be prepared to wait in a long line. On a Saturday, at opening time (11am), the line was already super long. It took almost 2 hours to get our food. We didn't know it would take that long but at some point, it was too late to quit. Obviously, there's some serious hype stemming from landing a #2 BBQ spot on Yelp's list but I noticed that it took them a while to get the food orders ready. There's definitely some room for improvement and they can move things along faster if they hustled a bit more with people's orders. That being said, they provided water and offered beer for sale to those waiting in the sweltering heat. At around 1pm, the line seemed shorter. You could try a slightly later arrival time but remember, there is always a chance of them selling out of something you want. Ultimately, they nailed almost everything. WINS: The pork ribs were FANTASTIC. Don't skip those. Tender and juicy and fatty. Delicious garlic sausage (extra juicy). Their BBQ sauce is super good. Awesome baked beans -- loved the spice. Great potato salad -- I really liked how "mushy" it was. Tasty apple cobbler although I wish there was more crust included. LOSS: Their brisket was disappointing. My fiancé and I agreed on this wholeheartedly. They offered both lean and fatty brisket. We ordered the fatty. It was slightly fatty on the edge but mostly lean and not particularly tender or juicy. It's hard to judge a place where you have to invest 2 hours to get your food. Tough to say whether any restaurant is worth waiting 2 hours for. But like I said, almost everything we sampled was delicious. However, they did fall short on my favorite BBQ item -- brisket -- so there's that.

Exceptional and authentic BBQ in historic Spring! Yes, there is a long wait but I promise it is 100% worth it. We heard from family that we needed to arrive close to opening because they run out within 2 hours, so we came in at noon on a Thursday. We waited about an hour to get through the line but once you order the food comes out immediately. We ordered a ribs plate, a brisket plate, and 1/2 lb of the jalapeño cheddar link, with a fountain drink and sweet tea. The moist brisket was absolutely amazing, it melted in your mouth. The ribs were also fall off the bone good. Our sides, which were mac&cheese and baked beans, were amazing as well. We often forgot to dip things in the bbq sauce because it was THAT good. Not to mention the waitstaff are super attentive and will bring you whatever you need. Highly recommend Corkscrew if you've been thinking about trying it out!

Great! Worth the early morning trip! Over ordered and definitely had plenty of leftovers to have during the week :) Super friendly staff and great atmosphere being in the old town spring square. We will be back for more :)

Was sold out of nearly everything at 2:30 pm. Came all the way out with a business conference. They were sold out of practically the entire menu at 2:30 in the afternoon on a weekday! No ribs, no potatoes, no brisket... pulled pork was average and portions were small and also cold. The non-spicy sausage was in fact, very spicy, overcooked, dry, and not very flavorful. Overall, extremely disappointed. We've been to a lot of BBQ places both in and out of state. Won't be going back - came here for basically nothing. In fact, one of our members wound up having to eat later at another place since he didn't get anything as they didn't have what he wanted. I've lived in Texas in multiple locations off and on for over 15 years and I've seen much better places in El Paso and even Killeen. Heck, my team members were ranting about a place back home in Washington. The place violated the #1 rule of a restaurant - never be sold out.

I ordered Taco Brisket and pulled pork Taco Bell. My son ordered 1/2 pounds brisket which both were yummy . Perfectly cooked, seasoned and delicious . First time here but will be back soon.

Brisket with ribs and Mac and cheese. The flavors were absolutely spot on and mouth watering. The service was great and suggested my meal choice 10 out 10 highly recommend.

Visited this place for lunch yesterday and I had the BBQ ribs. The meat was cooked well and tasted so delicious. Very tender in every bite. The lean brisket and pork ribs were so good and every bite, so juicy. They have lots options and tastes. Loaded baked potato and has nice food. The sauces were great and rich in flavorful. The place was not that big and always gets a long line. The patio was cool and they have big area outside dining. The staff was cool and recommend us great food.

Here we are visiting another Top 50 joint on the Texas Monthly Top 50! We arrived on 2/3/24 at about noon. The line was pretty deep and we about 90 minutes until we were able to order. And 45 minutes until we got our food. This could have been a 5 star review but this system along with some minor but avoidable customer service issues set it back a star. First off all, this system of waiting just to order and not getting your food made for you on the spot like nearly all other bbq joints in Texas just seems so out of place. Imagine having to wait this long just to order and then another 45 minutes til the food hits your table. Plus, I'm not sure if this was an isolated incident but their paper menu read so terribly confusing to me. I thought I ordered the 3 meat plate with brisket ribs and sausage. But when I finally went to the window to pick up my tray I noticed that the brisket was missing. I politely said excuse me but I also ordered brisket. A woman who was slicing meat checked my receipt and said "no you didn't!" in the most rude way. I got upset, honestly because I was hangry. I just repeated myself and said I ordered a 3 meat plate with brisket. She said "that's why we read the receipt back to you!" I'm like damn ok and was just taken aback. I stared at them, they didn't budge, I said back to them "Screw it, keep the brisket" and walked off. 5 minutes later a nice and apologetic employee brought me two slices of brisket on the house. We both apologized to each other that's when he explained to me that I in fact did not order the 3 meat plate. I ordered the rib plate with sausage which is why I didn't receive brisket. I have no idea how that happened but I'm glad it was resolved. I was still rattled from how that woman spoke to me though. Anyways time to review the food. The ribs were perfectly glazed but not saucey and they were big too! But the bone was what was big and there wasn't a lot of meat on those bones. But the flavor was spot on. Brisket was actually pretty spectacular. I'm glad brisket-gate got resolved! I actually felt like whatever they brought out to me was an apology in itself because it looked like a fresh cut of the slab. Super super moist packed with smoke flavor and not a lot of gristle. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was ok. It did the trick. The good ole mac and cheese was exactly that ... good ole. I'm sure other folks had a more pleasant experience than me and mine was a one off. If I ever find myself in Spring, I would more than likely return back to Corkscrew.

As the owner of a competition bbq team there are very few places where I'll actually pay for the brisket, and Corkscrew is one of them. If the weather is nice the outside seating is nice, but either way, get some brisket, some sausage, and maybe a rib or two, and thank me later!

Awesome bbq but the order/checkout time is so slow. That's my only complaint. Cant figure out why it takes so long to pay.

Corkscrew BBQ landed #2 in Yelps top 100 BBQ spots in 2024! They deserve it. Everything they make is magic. Our favorite is the lean brisket. All of the meats are juicy and flavorful. The sides are amazing. Absolutely love the potato salad. The beans are awesome. You do have to get here early as they do sell out daily. The restaurant has a great vibe, and it's fun to hang out outside with your family and friends.

Corkscrew BBQ "Texas Monthly Top 50" No matter how many times I come here I act like it's my first time after I take that first bite of their brisket there is a reason why they remain on the top 50, I can say I've never eaten anything here that was just sub-par every single thing I've eaten here has been Top-Tier and we all know How much BBQ I've eaten this year Corkscrew makes there way up to my Top 3 bbq spots I mean they will probably never leave my Top 3. So if you are ever in the Old Town Spring area and looking for some Good Texas Q check them out, but highly suggest you get there early 9:30-10 to get a number because the line gets insane

Number 38 on the top 50 for us! We arrived about thirty minutes before they opened. They have about 25 number cards or so that you can grab so you don't have to stand in line which I thought was nice. We were number 21 in line and probably waited 30 minutes after the doors opened so not bad. Atmosphere: I appreciate the line and order then sit situation. Makes it feel like a true BBQ spot. Casual atmosphere with ample outdoor seating Service: There were several folks that asked us if we had everything we needed and the check out was not rushed. Food: everything was great! I thought the pork rib was a little tough but the brisket was awesome, so I guess that's all that matters Tip- don't sleep on the Mac and cheese !

Let me preface by saying, no place has ever topped #truthbbq in service, value, or flavor! With that said... good bbq takes time and time it took! We stepped in line right at 11:30, and finally ordered at 12:40; they had already ran out of macncheese, which appeared to be the best side on the menu; disappointed 1.5 hrs into service and they're out... and there's only salad for a green vegetable option. As you'll see, I wanted to try all the meats and the pricing is definitely great for this choice. The ribs, chedder&jalepeno sausage were the best and followed by brisket & turkey. The pulled pork works but nothing to brag about. The potatoe salad works but, again, nothing to brag about either. As you'd expect of a Texas BBQ spot, it gives a relaxed vibe with a porch setting and plenty of covered outdoor seating. In all, what I'm saying is, I'm not certain how they earned #2 in the US and I wouldn't make a special trip for it but, would come here again.

I'm so full, I don't even know if I can do a good review because I'm just so ready for a nap. So let me try to get this knocked out while I'm still conscious. Everyone talks about Corkscrew, and we've seen the reviews and decided we needed to make our own call and make the short trip out to Old Town Spring. The first time we came out here, we stayed in line for over an hour waiting to order the beef rib and some barbecue, our mouths watering the entire time as we watched countless people walk by with a delicious huge slab of meat. We really couldn't wait to place our order. We got to the counter only to find out they had already sold out of the beef rib, ... Bummed but still hungry, we went ahead and got normal human being food instead of Fred Flintstone food, we ate and went home. We learned our lesson though, we knew we would do it a different way the next time and call our order in ahead. We placed our order online on Friday and had absolutely no trouble picking it up today with not much more than a 20 minute wait. Our eyes are always bigger than our stomach and even ordering online its no exception. We ordered two of the beef ribs and a pound of brisket , a pint of the potato salad and a pint of the beans. Even saying it out loud I realize how foolish it was, we only ate one of the ribs and none of the briske. Only like half the beans and half potato salad. All the rest is going home with us. Absolutely delicious, and absolutely something you got to try especially if you are not familiar with Texas size portions and the beef rib. I have to admit, I only sought out the beef rib because I had seen a TikTok about some English guys eating beef rib. Next time I think we'll maybe order one beef rib, but definitely the brisket would have been enough for both of us. I highly recommend this place, especially if you are looking to impress some out of state and/or country guests. We knew what we were getting and we were still impressed.

The food was amazing. Decoration as well I think they can have better service on the weekend days.

I was right there when they opened and the line was already out the door! It was in the middle of nowhere, but this bbq place put their town on the map. The food was fantastic and I'd recommend it to anyone coming through. I was just passing through for work, and my client says "Oh have you had CorkScrew?" I just remembered debating if I should go 10 minutes out of my way and it was 1000% worth it! Go there if you can and you'll have some great Texas bbq!

Good food. Go early as when they run out of things that's it for the day. Brisket was very tasty! Worth the trip and expense.

Corkscrew BBQ was touted as one of the best around. Needless to say, I was looking forward to this in a big way as I love BBQ meats. We arrived prior to opening, and there was a line wrapped around the building. That is when my excitement level notched up. I was told that more times than not, Corkscrew usually sells out; so they remain open as long as they have product to sell. Initially, I ordered the 1/2 lb brisket plate. In my conversation with the gentleman taking our order, a suggestion was made to get 1/4 lb pulled pork, 14 lb lean brisket, and 1 rib - which I did. Simply put, this was hands down the best BBQ I've had thus far. The lean brisket was melt in your mouth tender. The rib was out of this world amazing! Smoke rings on both the brisket and rib were definitely apparent, and the flavor permeated the meat. I wish my visit to the Houston area would be a bit longer just so I could enjoy such great BBQ again.

The BEST barbecue in town. The ribs almost fell off the bone and the cobbler was to die for. Just expect to stand in line because it's THE place to eat. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it's sit after you order so no guarantees. But in the cool months, who cares. It is totally worth it.

Worth the wait in line to get in. Had brisket, because ribs were sold out. Yum! Definitely appreciated the guy selling drinks in the waiting line.

This is my first review for 2024, Corkscrew has been on my bucket list for a long time but being that it's out of my way I just didn't feel like making that drive until today. We got here about 11:30am, the lines were long but not as long as I expected for a Saturday lunch rush. Although it wasn't crazy long, the line moved at a snails pace. We ended up waiting an hour to place our order & another 25 minutes to receive our food. I decided to get their Moist brisket plate with Mac and cheese along with 1 spare of pork rib & my friend got the chop beef sandwich with potato salad. The brisket was by far the best I've had in Houston. It was moist, tendered & took no effort in chewing it. Good flavor on the rub & the smoke rings were visible. My Mac and cheese was satisfactory. Good amount of cheese & creaminess to make it a solid textbook Mac & cheese. The ribs were tendered and fell off the bone but the dry rub seasoning was weak. It barely had any salt & the pepper flakes that they added was pointless. My friend sandwich was good, the bbq sauce was tangy & sweet. But considering it's a 13.50 sandwich, it should've been on a better quality bread. The potato salad was beyond amazing. It was tangy from the mustard & taste wise it's exactly how I would've made it. The zatarains Cajun hot sauce hit the spot when I poured it into my brisket. I gotta get that bottle. Overall, it was a good experience. The service was not bad because they did check in on us a couple of times. There is an okay amount of seating inside but a lot more on the outside. The parking is trash so we parked across the street and paid $5 for parking. You don't have to pay for parking, it's just more of a courtesy thing. I put 5 bucks in their box and called it a day. Will I come back? I definitely will but not for a while since it's far from my house. I'm planning on going back in 6 months. * Solid recommendation Annalisa P.

Why 5 stars? Because an update was required here. --- --- --- My last review, which was from 2018 stated that the meat was great here, but that the sides leave a bit to be desired. Because this experience was nearly 5 years ago, I didn't remember a ton about the specifics, other than that it was enjoyable, overall. Now that we actually live in the area, we decided visit #2 was long overdue. And visit #2 was apparently very different than visit #1. The sides are awesome. The meat is better than good. It's top-of-class. Even the dessert is epic. Corkscrew BBQ is absolutely a restaurant you take out-of-towners to when you're trying to showcase how amazing the BBQ in Houston is. Even if you live in another area of town. This brisket is worth an hour+ commute. And the beef rib is only available on Saturday's, so be sure this visit is on a freaking Saturday. It really would be hard to beat either of these at any other establishment. Writing this review several days later, I am still in awe of how bad ass this food was. The pulled pork was excellent too. The sausage was probably the only thing that was just "fine", but I'm probably the wrong person to ask about sausage because it's never a go-to order for me. Someone else wanted it, but I still happily stuffed my face with it. The sides we ordered were mac-n-cheese, beans and potato salad. We also ordered peach cobbler for dessert. All of these were no-doubt 5-star dishes. Again, I'm not sure what happened in September of 2018, but all of it rocked in May 2023. I will absolutely be back much sooner than 5 years. I might be back within 5 weeks.

I don't get by here very often, but always happy when I do! Great bbq, have tried about every beef and pork options they have, I don't bother with chicken. For my red meat fix, excellent choice for lunch. I just wish they were available for supper time so I could eat here twice a day!

Food is always on POINT!!! Service is always friendly and accommodating. The setting and ambience is family friendly always clean and welcoming!

How on earth is this place not a 5 star? Wanna know a secret? I didn't have to wait in line and got everything I wanted! First time in the Houston area and my buddy brought me to this spot. Didn't have to wait in line either! Order the smoked baked beans, garlic sausage, pulled pork salad, mac n cheese for the kiddo and of course the moist brisket. Get that lean stuff outta here Everything was AMAZING. I'd have to say the tastiest brisket I've had and it beats ANYTHING that I've had in California, even my own homemade brisket. That and the smoked baked beans were incredible! Sausage was nice and juicy as well. I'm coming back here and trying the beef ribs, hopefully on a Saturday! well done. Staff is great, the venue is great, plenty of space. Incredible place to go.

Food was delicious. Especially the brisket, turkey, pulled pork and the loaded potatoes. Service was great. Even offered cold water as we stood in line. Waited in covered area at the picnic tables. Ambiance was ideal for our family.

Excellent Food, great atmosphere and facility. If the weather is nice, it's definitely great to sit outside. The wait was short. Service was top notch. Brisket was very good, pulled pork was almost as good as I smoke at home, sausage was killer but the superstars were the unique and perfect coleslaw and potato salad. I'll be back every time I come to Conroe.

For some reason my pics/videos won't upload but let me tell you about this spot. I have heard people brag and brag and also read they were top in Texas! The hype was REAL. Now the lines are long but this particular day I hit the jackpot..the line was short and I was excited. The line went quick and young man at the register was very nice. I ordered a LOT. The lean brisket was sooooo good y'all!!! The jalapeño cheese sausage was good and the ribs fell off the bone! I wasn't a fan of the potato salad and that's ok because my preference is different from others. The beans were great as well! I had a baked potato with chopped beef and YES! I love how they filled it and spread the potato to add all the fillings! Would I go back....YES!! I love good food and customer service!

The food was average for me. I didn't like the potatoe salad. I ordered the brisket and ribs of course.. However, the staff was excellent from the time I walked in to stand in line to front register to ordering. Everyone there was exceptional!. I went on a Wednesday and yes there was a line standing outside the restaurant at 12:30 pm.

The reviews don't lie! This place has the best brisket and ribs out of several states that I have visited. The brisket had the perfect texture to eat with your fingers and the flavor was amazing. They smoke for many many hours and the lines out the door don't lie. Beautiful outdoor seating as well as indoors. If you're in the area, go early! You'll thank me later.

Very very good barbecue! Got the brisket and sausage while my wife got the baked potato! Prices were normal bbq prices and the customer service was good. Pretty much no wait time, ordered and 5 mins later food was ready.

Tried this place due to an article I saw on Yelp I will say the best of the places I have tired. Been to all the local chains here in Houston and is the best. This time I just tried the mixed brisket and garlic sausage. Next time need to try the ribs to be sure if it is really the best.

You want some bomb BBQ this is the spot!! This place is big with lots of tables. The staff was extremely nice and attentive. I ordered the pulled pork combo with Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes and it was fire!!! The flavors were so good and juicy!!! I will definitely recommend this place! This spot is for sure worth the hype from other reviews!

This place is so good and would recommend to any BBQ lover in the area should go here the only down side to this place is that you have to come at least one hour earlier then the opening time

Best of the best! We all know their beef rib and brisket are , but if you would like to try something different, I recommend getting a smoked turkey sammie with the green chili sauce .

Food is amazing! The service is amazing! The vibe is fun! Definitely a do over! The location is in old town spring. Makes for a fun day with the family.

The best bbq I have ever had! From the service to the taste and portion size! We ordered a ton of food to share between 5 of us. Brisket, turkey, sausage, Mac n cheese, Cole slaw and potato salad. The meats were melt in your mouth delicious and the sides were homemade which makes a huge difference. I loved everything about this place and can't wait to go back next time I'm in Houston!

Came at 10:15 AM and was able to pick up #8 to stand in line (see Customer Service section below for more details). Placed order at 11:20 AM and was out the door with my food by 11:35 AM. When I left, there were about 100 people in line. Beef Ribs $38/~1.25 pounds - 5/5 Corkscrew only serves their beef ribs on Saturday. They come bone in, are gigantic, and are so tender and flavorful. This is my favorite item at Corkscrew, which is surprisingly hard to find among other BBQ joints in the area. Prices have risen since I first started coming here, but then again, what hasn't risen in price lately? Brisket $30/pound - 2/5 Corkscrew's brisket is a mixed bag, literally. If you order more than two pounds, they give you a mix of lean and moist. The moist is too fatty and the lean is too dry for me, unfortunately. Not a fan. BBQ Sauce and fixings - 5/5 Corkscrew's sauce is amazing. Tangy, not too sweet, not too salty. It's hard to find that good balance and Corkscrew's is the best I've had in the area. Also, they give you a nice quantity of bread, pickles, onions, and jalapenos and are nice enough to give you more if you need just a bit more. Customer Service - 5/5 Love the folks that work here. Everyone is super polite, patient, and courteous. They also have a wait list system where it's a first come first serve grab a number from 1-30 if you show up before they open. Once they open, you just line up by the number. They even have lots of tables and blow their fans for you while you wait, as well as provide beverages. Beans $9/pint - 4/5 Good sweet smoked beans that incorporate the meat flavor. Mac & Cheese $9/pint - 3/5 Standard, nothing special. Sausage $20/pound - 3/5 Garlic or Jalapeno Cheddar, can get a mix. Standard, nothing special. Whole chicken - 2.5/5 Small chicken that was a bit too salty and lacking in interesting flavors. Pales in comparison to their beef ribs. Cobbler $4.25 - 5/5 Delicious cobbler that rotates flavors among peach, apple, and cherry. Peach is my favorite but their apple and cherry are more frequent and aren't bad themselves. Love it when you can get it warm, as well as the crunch of the shortbread crust to provide texture contrast. Note to self: Just get ribs and cobbler next time.

Yes the food is good. Customer service is novice level. Ordered $300 worth of bbq for a family party, constisting of 9 items. With each item, bread was requested. Upon returning home with the order we had 4 pieces of bread of 12 people. Not teally a big problem until we were told it was our fault for not checking the order before we got home. Manager stepped in and said his employee shouldnt have said that to us, but at the end of the day, nothing was offered to make things right. Good food but walked away feeling that they got our money, and we can go screw ourselves.

Some of the best barbecue I have eaten! I am here in Houston for work. This place was a must try while I was here. We showed up around 30 mins to get in line to ensure we got a ticket and it was definitely worth it. I ordered a loaded potato with chopped brisket. I also ordered mac n cheese and a 1/2 lb of jalapeño sausage. The brisket was juicy and needed no sauce. It was that good. The jalapeño sausage had some kick to it and tasted amazing! I also was lucky and a buddy allowed me to take a rib from his order. It was so good. It slide right off the bone. The amount of food you get is enough for two people. I ended up taking most of my meal back to my room and will enjoy again for dinner. It is pricey but what good barbecue isn't. I ended up paying close to $40 after adding a side and drink oh and sausage. If your near and looking for a go to bbq spot, this is it!

This place was SO GOOD we came back twice in two days! I know my way around some good Texas barbecue, having already visited the greats, and this place holds it's own. Located in Old Town Spring, customers line up early in the morning and are handed numbers to place their orders once doors open. Thankfully it wasn't that hot out this particular morning and we managed to be within the first 25 customers/parties there. Since it was our first time, my party and I decided to try a bit of everything and ordered their pork ribs, smoked chicken, sausage, brisket, pulled pork, and their sides including Mac and cheese, loaded baked potato, barbecue beans, potato salad, and peach cobbler. The ribs were fall off the bone, all the meats were tender and very well seasoned, bold and absolutely delicious! The potato salad and beans were my favorite, so got dang tasty! The sweet tea was also very good. The mac and cheese and peach cobbler were honestly not my favorite and could do without but everything else was amazing. The service from all the boys on the dining floor was also very attentive. They would refill our drinks and bring whatever we may need during our dining. I would've given Corkscrew 5 stars but the only issue was when my sister mentioned the cook on the chicken, the juice did come out pink/red, and she mentioned it to Nicole the manager, her behavior was pretty condescending. We felt she was trying to educate us on the internal temps and cooks on smoked chicken when we were also business owners and knew about that. She did bring out two new thighs but that should've just been it. We just prefer a more well done smoked chicken and that's completely fine, we all have preferences. The attitude she displayed just didn't sit right with us especially since we had dropped $200 on barbecue and came back the next day. I don't know if she was stressed because it was pretty busy on Saturday, but a better attitude and tone makes a difference. All in all, aside from that incident, the food is great, and we would definitely return.

Visited Corkscrew BBQ in Spring, TX. This is one of those "Till Sold Out" and I can see why...the lines were already starting 20 minutes before opening. I met Marcos who was to take my order and went through the options available. I went with a slice of moist brisket, turkey, rib, and pulled pork with a side of potato salad and apple cobbler. Great flavor, texture, and bark on the brisket and the turkey was just perfect. The pulled pork was very good but that rib...WOW. The rib picture doesn't do it justice...fall off the bone tender and delicious. I saw the owners Will and Nicole Buckman conducting an orchestra folks creating BBQ plates and to go orders in perfect harmony. This place is an "off the beaten path" gem of a BBQ spot and I highly recommend them...plus after lunch you can walk the extensive square in Old Spring!!!

I was told this was the best barbecue in the area and it probably is. My problem is that we didn't eat it on the premises when it was nice and fresh, which is a pity because we got there close to closing time so there were lots of seats available outside and it looked like it was a fun scene. What I did try was fine. I've had better and the sauce was not the type of flavor I like. I like sweet and glazy with the salt almost lining the meat in a crystal-like sheen like the Salt Lick in San Antonio. This sauce was, I don't know, too vinegary for my taste? The cole slaw was pretty good but the mac and cheese was so so. I definitely want to try it again because maybe it hits different when it's hot, but from what I did try, it was just okay.

Plus half a star... Let's start with Parking; Terrible. Had to pay $5 to park. Very limited. (Doesn't reflect the score) Location is not the easiest of access but you don't have to be here at 6am just to guarantee you get some food. Line of service took about 45min (on a Saturday afternoon just outside the door) to order and be served. Order: 1/2lbs Moist brisket plate with a side of baked beans. And a 1/4 side order of Jalapeño cheese sausage. Presentation: Very nice. Neat and clean presentation. Brisket: It was a little underwhelming. Almost no seasoning it seems. Brisket "doneness" was okay. A little over in my opinion. Still some bite. Some elasticity in the fibers but not much. Sausage: Pleasant touch of heat from the Jalapeño. Good casing. But again. Unremarkable. BBQ Smoked Beans: This however is a HOMERUN. Probably in my top 3 of best beans in my travels/excursions for BBQ through the country. Overall it's worth the visit. Friendly staff. Nice environment inside. Not punched with smoke from the cookers while waiting to order or eating. Don't get me wrong it's there but not overpowering.

Stopped by Corkscrew BBQ in Spring today on our way to East Texas & really enjoyed it! Our favorites were their brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, turkey, beans, & mac n cheese. Brisket was incredible - salty, smoky, and moist through and through. The surprise of the day was their beans - a little sweet, a little peppery on the back end. We got the last of the ribs today, but I probably would not get them again. Parking is awful here. All in all, super solid Texas Monthly Top 50 bbq happening here!