Testimonials

Our Lyft driver told us Pennies has the best brisket tamales, and he was right. They are amazing. And their coleslaw was probably the best homemade slaw I've ever had. Definitely check this place out!

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Awesome food! Very delicious. Had the tamales, Barbacoa, brisket pork ribs and beans. I forgot to take a picture because when I got it home I just started munching nom nom.

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It was a beautiful Easter Sunday thanks to Penny's. Everything is always great, today I had the chicken for the first time and it really blew my mind. Couldn't walk outta there without two barbacoa tacos, always excellent. Coleslaw was fresh and not ... heavy. This place deserves everything it has coming, excellent bbq. Read more

I've lived in Galveston for almost a decade. I finally got to try this place. The food is absolutely delicious! I got BBQ plates and tamales. These are the best tamales I've ever had in my life. The BBQ is smoked to perfection. Sides are delicious. ... My only complaint would be the sides need to be larger for the price of the meat plates. That would be my only complaint. Read more

Great hidden Gem in Galveston. Tight Knit Crew that know how to please their customers. I had the barbacoa taco and a 6 pack of tamales on my way off the island. The only thing I was disappointed in was I only ordered 6 1/2 dozen. I will not make thi... s mistake on our next visit to the island. Barbacoa was succulent and juicy at every bite. The one thing this place has is character and don't let the small shop fool you. If it had all the bealls and whistles of a big-time shop, then it would not have the character appearance it currently has. I wish this place continued success, and I will continue to be loyal to the cause upon entering and exiting the island. Great job by the team in cooking up Great Food. Read more

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Absolutely blown away by the customer service at Penny's—Cameron was exceptional. Friendly, humble, and truly went above and beyond. It's such a breath of fresh air to experience that kind of hospitality here on the island. And let's talk about the f... ood—this is real BBQ. Nothing subpar about it. You can taste the care that goes into it. We'll definitely be making this one of our regular spots! Read more

Brisket was super tender and smoked perfectly.