Otto's Bar B Que & Hamburgers Downtown

I had a meeting at City Hall and a friend suggested we go here for a quick lunch. They had a special for a two meat / two side combo with a drink for like $15, which is much cheaper than any other BBQ place around. I had the brisket and sausage (ribs weren't an option). Both meats were fine, slightly bellow Pappas BBQ which is my standard comparison for BBQ. The brisket was a 2-3 star, the sausage a 3 star. For sides I got the potato salad and fries. The potato salad was very unique, it was sweet tasting. Not sure if I like it or not, but I ate it all so I guess it wasn't bad. The fries were pretty solid and I'm not generally one to like fries. If this review was about just the food, it's a 2-3. However, the value of the meal, bring it up to a 3, maybe a 3.5. Next time I'm in the area I might give the burger a try.

The few things (being a vegetarian) are good and definitely were the try. Pretty fast service and willing to accommodate

Found my way to the tunnels and to a Horrible double cheeseburger. Horrible fries. Food was ready in 3 min so I knew something was going to be up. Didn't have the highest expectations, but did expect something better than McDonald's or frozen bubba patties. Waste of my money and time and honestly put me in a bad mood. At least I got a coke to wash down this terrible excuse of a burger. Gotta come harder, no seasoning or salt on fries nor were they hot, burger the same, no seasoning or nothing. It was just filler. Didn't even taste like the burger was there, just veggies, bread and a hint of mustard. Never again!

FYI !!!! These are not hash browns. These are just a pile of potato's with pepper on them. I am really upset that a restaurant of this caliber can mess up my entire morning, Thanks Otto's

This is probably one of the best of the Allen Center eateries...but there are some menu items I would not recommend.I had BBQ brisket baked and turkey baked potatoes. Nothing special. The turkey did not have much taste to it...no smokey BBQ flavor. It looked like cubes of processed turkey. Without good meat, the meal was just a baked potato with sauce and cheese. The brisket tastes much better, but still not quite there. The potatoes are much bigger and tastier at nearby Pappas BBQ.The brisket tacos are incredible. I have had them multiple times in the past, and highly recommend this "not on the menu" item. Grab a container of BBQ sauce near the salad line and some jalapeños. Very tasty. Unfortunately, Allen Center restaurants tend to get overcrowded at lunchtime, and you generally end-up with subpar fast food at high prices. I occasionally find this at Otto's.I may try the catfish next time.

I usually come for the cheeseburger which is an underrated item ln the menu. Size wise it is a little bigger than a Whataburger Jr but it perfectly balanced in tems of toppings, nothing slips out when taking a bite. Today I tried the fried chicken BLT sandwich. It is big and very crispy. It is bigger than any others in the food court and very tasty with the bacon and cheese. You need to hungry to get it all down but surprised me with how nice the chicken was for a BBQ place.

We visit Otto's BBQ for breakfast or lunch. They have a decent selection and the staff is always friendly. We typically take our food to go. We like the breakfast tacos, salads, baked potatoes, and meat plates.Give them a try, you wont be disappointed.

Houston has tons of great restaurants, but many are spread out and require a car or Uber ride. If you're working in Downtown with a big group and want to grab something close, there are not a lot of options within walking distance.Turns out that Houston has an elaborate tunnel system and you can find food courts and standalone restaurants scattered throughout. Our group decided to try the underground Allen Center food court. Definitely got some steps in to/from Smith St.Can't leave Texas without sampling BBQ, so I chose Otto's for lunch. The brisket was good - soft and mostly juicy, but that Hickory Smoked Turkey was incredible. I have not had turkey breast that soft and flavorful before. For sides, the Dirty Rice gives you another mini-meat dish with the sausages. My other side was a cheesy grit-like dish that reminds me of mac and cheese, only smoother.Besides BBQ, you can get burgers, salads, loaded potatoes, and breakfast here. I think the breakfast and burgers are served in a separate line.

Skip tacos. $12 for two measly flour tortillas with chewy beef and and a small slice of avocado. Rip off.

Very good BBQ and salads that you would not expect, assorted BBQ meats on salad and various others that are very good and quick