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Barbecue Inn

116 W. Crosstimbers
Houston, TX 77018

Outer Loop - NE

713-695-8112

http://www.thebarbecueinn.com

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Hours:Tue-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm
Price:$; $$
Features: Wheelchair accessible, Takeout
Serving: Lunch, Dinner
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Parking: Parking Lot Available
Reservations: Reservations Accepted, Reservations Not Necessary

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This old Southern diner, which looks a bit like an eccentric Denny's inside, opened in 1946. The waitress calls you "hon," and the chicken-fried steak, Southern-fried chicken and fried shrimp are among the best in the city.

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