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We love their barbecue and they have a special recipe for green beans (Jum!!) We go there often, and even invited a group of 36 people for a lunch we had. They loved it. Highly recommended
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We first tried Rib Tickler four years ago when we moved into the area--we liked the whimsy of the name. But whimsical this food is not! This is some genuinely good BBQ. They have a full selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Today, Sunday Feb. 10, 2008 was the last time we will visist the Rib Tickler. We have been going there for several years maybe three time a year as a treat for good BBQ. If you truely know anything about BBQ,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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The Rib Tickler is pretty good Q in Tomball, Its not great but good. The brisket is decent, its tender but is too lean and not enough smoke which can lead to be a little dry sometimes, same goes for the ribs....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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BBQ sauce is strange tasting. Food was good otherwise. Older lady running the place was rude. The salads are boring.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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This used to one of our favorite places to get take out food (especially ribs and chicken) in the entire area. Tried it again this Father's Day and got home only to find that the ribs were far too overdone...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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I grew up in Tomball (no judgement people!). Out of all the BBS joints across the country I've eaten at (not that any place outside of Texas can even compare anyway) this is my favorite. Best brisket and sauce...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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We frequently eat at The Rib Tickler and have had them cater the annual dinner & auction for my children's school for the past 2 years (and will continue again this year). The food is always fresh an...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Bar-B-Que never tasted so good! from brisket and sausage to BBQ poboys, The Rib Tickler has it all. The best part of this restauraunt is the great price. Our family of 5 can eat and leave full for arounf $18 -...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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The Rib Tickler is a great spot to hang out and eat great food in the process. Owned by the parents of Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson, there is always plenty of football parephanelia around, and the ESPN...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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If you are looking for great barbeque at affordable prices, The Rib Tickler in Tomball is the place to go. Family owned, the restaurant offeres both eat in, as well as carry out service. They have a broad...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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I have eaten here several times. They have really good dessert. Their beef is pretty good. I was not impressed with their sausage. Their sauce is a tad spicy. Overall a good meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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