I love BBQ and had House of Que in Weehawken on my radar for a while. It is a bit far but a nice walk on the river front or, if you live in New York, the ferry ride from Manhattan to Port Imperial can be a convenient and nice way of discovering this area. House of Que is big, with lots of light and two bars to serve a horde of thirsty patrons, the second bar being in a it, surrounded by oversized TVs. You certainly don’t go to House of Que for a romantic dinner and lunch might be better if like me you like to eat without noise canceling headphones.

Food wise we were not disappointed: at House of Que, Chef Michael Rodriguez serves a large menu with true Texas style BBQ. Their motto? We only smoke the good stuff! My only regret is that they only propose a small sampler or more choice of two meats and two sides during the week as the minimum weight to order is a quarter pound and if you are the only one non-vegetarian, it can be a lot of food. Still, they have plenty of good options, even for vegetarians, like the fried pickle spears that are always a crowd pleaser or their corn bread that is quite good, with or without butter. Yes, sides can be a good way to pick vegetarian dishes and it is fine as long as they are well done like the Mac and cheese that was creamy, but small (it was the medium size).

For meat eaters, I suggest the chicken wings that I chose with chipotle BBQ sauce: slightly crispy on the outside and with a nice sweetness.

I was close to ordering their burger that I tried in their Hoboken location previously and finally settled for the Sloppy Texan, a brioche bun that combines smoked brisket and ground beef braised in chili seasonings, pickled onions, American cheese and pickles (lots of them). The name of the dish definitely says it all as it is very sloppy to eat, but quite good and comforting. The chili has a bold and comforting flavor and the pickles added a bit of crunch and acidity to it that is perfect.

Last was dessert. I decided to go for the pecan pie that is deliciously buttery, although this time, the crust was a bit overcooked.

Pecan pie at House of Que in Weehawken, NJ

You may wonder if I drank anything: they do have an extensive drink menu, from cocktails to beer, but I just went for a root beer, that I love with pizza and BBQ...

Root beer at House of Que in Weehawken, NJ

So, House of Que never disappoints: I love this place that proposes an extensive menu, a bit overwhelming when you want to try a bit of everything, but surely comforting. It will not be the last time I’ll be there!

Enjoy (I did)!

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House of Que - 500 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ 07086

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