Where do I start. I will start with the dramatic, but true statement; "This was the absolute worse dining experience of my life.
Problem 1: No Plates, they served me on construction paper (no kidding) 2. Sides. Their "famed" potato salad was okay, but our only other options were Coleslaw and pinto beans. Along with their "complimentary" supermarket sliced white bread. I was just getting over the shock of no plates when I was offered white bread out of a bag by the register! 3. Portions. Their portions were not very generous. For a $6 ala carte order of ribs (price w/out sides or drink), I got two ribs.
The tragedy is that their ribs and chicken aren't horrible. It is slightly below average, but not horrible. Certainly not good enough to overcome the experience. As I diner, they made me feel as if I was begger being fed scraps of meat and few slices of old bread.
A lot more effort on the part of the owner and staff is needed to make Houston BBQ an adequate restaurant.
Pros: I can't think of any
Cons: Too Many to list