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Texas Joe's House of Ribs is an authentic American Smokehouse restaurant. We feature slow smoked US Pork Spare Ribs and Pork Baby Back Ribs. We also smoke US Certified Angus Beef brisket and US Pork Shoulder as well as Chicken. We feature USDA Choice Steaks also. We also have grilled Salmon shrimp dishes. All of our food is prepared fresh using our own unique recipes. Over the years we have become a favorite place to eat in the Olongapo/Subic Bay area.
PRICE RANGE
$7 - $20
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
CUISINES
Steakhouse, American, Southwestern, Bar, Barbecue
FEATURES
Television, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

A bit busy during week ends at dinner. Food choices to ribs and steak and a few items for sides and dessert. Reasonably priced and turn over is fast. Ribs and steak are amazing.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 24, 2023

Their servings are huge. Ordered the 5 pcs ribs humongous. All orders to share. The ribs are soft and tasty. Their staffs are attentive to your need.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 3, 2023 via mobile

Wow, don’t overlook this wonderful cuisine from Texas recipes. Food was great and the service was just excellent. Try the Tennessee Trio. Excellent since I am from Tennessee. JL Lunceford (I do have one complaint; I have worked in or visited 70 countries. And I...have undoubtedly had a few Martinis in everyone of the 70 countries. Not one establishment in those countries ever charged me extra for two olives to accompany my Martini. The two ladies behind the bar at Texas Joes insisted on charging me an extra 10 pesos for the two olives. I can afford the darn olives; but refused to pay for them just from a principled standpoint. This was a ridiculous way to treat a patron who regularly visits the restaurant). They finally offered them on the house, but by that time, I had finished the Martini and I was in no mood to accept charity. I was really disappointed in the bar staff at Texas Joes.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded March 7, 2023

Sorry that you had a negative experience with your olives. We will try not to let that happen again. Glad you thought the food was great though. Let me know when you are next in the restaurant. Thanks, Ed

Reviewed February 12, 2023 via mobile

Very nice ribs, lots of seating. Staff were friendly and a great meal. Recommended if you are looking for a good meal in subic bay.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded March 7, 2023

Thank you very much for your review. It is greatly appreciated and most of all we are pleased you had friendly service and a great meal.

Reviewed December 29, 2022

We tried to come for evening diner, but the place is too crowded, with a huge waiting list, and it is not possible to book. So we came back for an afternoon dinner to have a chance to eat there. Overall nice food, though we...would have expected a bit higher quality. The ribs were great but the side dishes are not so good. Anyway, it was good stopping over.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded December 29, 2022

Sorry about the crowds this time of year. We add staff to service the number of guests we get but it still takes time for people to eat and move on. Hope the next time you will not have to be delayed in getting a...More

Reviewed December 22, 2022 via mobile

The best place to visit for a great birthday celebration, or any celebration; they always make you feel special. Staff is absolutely wonderful, cocktails are great and the food is delicious!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded December 26, 2022

Thank you for the special review from our special guests! May you have many many more! Ed

Reviewed November 21, 2022 via mobile

Excellent customer service and food. Had asked for the best seller dish and was recommended beef brisket sandwich. The service attendant even asked for feedback. Would highly recommend 5 stars.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded November 28, 2022

The brisket has always been one of my favorites. Very pleased you enjoyed. Our staff appreciates your comments. Thanks, Ed

Reviewed November 18, 2022 via mobile

Went to Texas Joes because I read a review best steak in the Philippines. The place is nice and clean and the service is fast, maybe a little too fast. I ordered the cowpoke salad ( just a regular salad with lettuce tomato cucumber. The...lettuce was fresh and crispy and the dressing was good. My main course was the rib eye steak. It was cooked exactly as I requested and came with green beans and a baked potato. the waitress informed me that I was eligible for another side that was included but I didn't want anything else and didn't notice what my options were. The steak was very good not great because there was no seasonkng. I'm also used to have fresh cracked black pepper. The establishment is very clean and the aircon works great. The wait staff are friendly. Steaks are to be served on a hot plate mine was not. I usually ask for one but it had slipped my mind . Overall a good experience I would go back again if I visited Subic. Price for one was 1750 for one I only drank waterMore

Date of visit: November 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded November 28, 2022

Appreciate your review. Sorry about the fresh cracked pepper which we do have because I too prefer my food with cracked pepper. I am sorry about your plate temperature. It should have been served on a heated plate. I will reinforce that. Thanks again, Ed

Reviewed October 31, 2022 via mobile

We had baby back ribs with mash potato and beans. Also pork chops with corn and rice. Also buffalo nuggets in original sauce. Everything was delicious. The staff were great on a busy Sunday afternoon. Cannot ask for anything more from the team. Thank you.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded November 28, 2022

Great review and much appreciated. You are right Sunday afternoons are pretty busy so nice to see you had such a good visit! Thanks, Ed

Reviewed September 3, 2022 via mobile

My picky eater son love there Salmon. I enjoyed the ribs and mushroom soup. Staff are all friendly and place is clean. Definitely will comeback

Date of visit: September 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded September 9, 2022

Many thanks for the great review. I love the salmon as well and have it often. Ribs are really good too and we are glad you enjoyed your experience at Texas Joes. Thanks again!

Reviewed August 9, 2022

I don't live for BBQ like some of my friends but do know great ones from mediocre and this place competes with anyone anywhere. The true test iof a BBQ joint is in their "baked beans" and Texas Joe's were awesome, amongst the best anywhere....Serivings were humungous and service was super firendly and spot-on (thet onee negative view below... guy must have had a chhip on his shoulder.) And good value to boot. You're in Subic Bay, you MUST go to Texas Joe's. Otherwise you haven't been to Subic Bay.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded August 11, 2022

Many thanks for your great review. Especially liked your reference to the other review. Really appreciate your review. Hope to see you back here soon! Thanks, Ed

Reviewed July 22, 2022

Not your average steak, making it a popular one in town. Love the food and service would love to go back if we are in the area. Glad that a friend recommended the resto. Worth the expense.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded July 25, 2022

Thank you for your great review. So pleased you enjoyed your visit and we too are glad your friend recommended Texas Joe's. Hope you make it back soon. Again, Thanks for your review!

Reviewed July 7, 2022

We were not allowed to sit inside because one of us did not have a mask, which I could understand but half the guests did not have theirs on because they were early. We sat outside which was fine. We all ordered drinks and they...were just ok. We then ordered our meals. No bread or anything like that to munch on. I got the half baby back ribs, Cole slaw, and corn bread. That was good in that it had real pieces of corn inside. The ribs were just Ok, but for over in the Philippines, they were good. The slaw just just ok. All in all, is was maybe a 5 out of 10.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded July 9, 2022

Thanks for your comments. Sorry about the mask issue but we have SBMA rules and they watch us closely. Of course, the others inside would have taken their masks off because they will eat, not because they were early. I was wondering what drinks you...More

Reviewed June 30, 2022

Was in Subic for a triathlon so the pre meal is important ! This delivered a good pre race meal based around the staples. Worth it if your in area

Date of visit: July 2021
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded July 5, 2022

Many thanks for your review. Hope you did well in your triathlon. Appreciate your comments and hope to have you back again soon. Ed

Reviewed June 27, 2022 via mobile

Food took a little over an hour. Lots of flies. Servers don’t care until you nag them multiple times. Food serving is ridiculous also. Yeah the ribs are okay, but the sides are good for 2 bites. Its that small. Not proportional to the amount...of ribs. Then they have the audacity to charge the same price of 700+ pesos. Stay away from this place. They used to be good but i think after the pandemic, they got lazy. Stay away. Plenty of other places in subicMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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Ed B, General Manager at Texas Joe's House of Ribs, responded to this reviewResponded June 28, 2022

Thanks for your input, whether good or bad we learn from our guest comments. First I am truly sorry that you had such a poor experience. Fortunately, most of our reviews are much more positive but still, I have to question why yours was so...More

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  • Food: 4.5
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  • Value: 4
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