In its most recent month, the bar recorded $124,106 in receipts, modestly lower than its 12‑month average of $147,843. Even with the dip, its earnings remain competitive with the average Houston bar, positioning Q @ GATE E2 as a stable player among Texas peers.
Based on trailing-12-month gross of $1,769,133, applying contribution margins of -5–32% and EBITDA multiples of 2.25–3.75×. Confidence: low. Not a formal appraisal — anchor for diligence conversations.
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Q @ GATE E2 is a Mixed Beverage located in HOUSTON, Texas. In September 2026, it reported $136,260 in total mixed beverage sales. Its average monthly sales over the last 12 months were $147,428. Its highest-grossing month in that period was March 2026 with $176,227 in sales. Sales have decreased by 13% compared to earlier in the period. Its sales mix is approximately 48% liquor, 40% beer, and 12% wine. The establishment currently holds an Active TABC license. Its BoozeReports audit risk score is rated low with no significant compliance concerns detected.
3950 S TERMINAL RD TERM E GATE 2, SPACE 71, HOUSTON, TX 77032
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“Very disappointing experience. The food was extremely dry and lacked flavor — definitely not the kind of BBQ you’d expect from a place with “Texas” in its name. On top of that, the wait was way too long, even though the restaurant wasn’t that busy. For the price and location, I expected something much better. It felt rushed and poorly prepared, and overall, it was not even close to the BBQ experience I was...”
“Damn good food and great service! This place is a great place to hang out, have a beverage and a delicious bite. It's got great service and lots of good seating with plenty of places to charge your devices. Enjoy!”
“You pay a very high price for mediocre food and apathetic service. Took me 20 min to get an oder of 2-smoked-meat combo and the taste was average at best while it cost me a good buck. Cooks at the order point looked very unfriendly and reluctant to answer questions. The only part of the experince I liked was the decoration of the sitting area with brass pipes overhead. I'd recommend looking elswhere if you intend...”
“When traveling through Houston International Airport - this is a great spot for great smoked meats! Great bar for beer and cocktails. My flight was delayed, and I didn’t mind since I could grab some Q!”
“A surprisingly great place to eat real Texas BBQ at IAH between flights. We shared an excellent brisket and pulled pork plate. Good fries and coleslaw slaw, too. Comfortable seating and top-notch service by Aubrey. Skip the burger places and go straight here. We couldn't believe our luck - real BBQ with a full bar with a plate that over-fed the two of us (we gorged) for less than 2 burgers at nearby places! Go...”
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