Houston, Texas: Giant Freak Armadillo

A 14-foot-long, 22-foot-tall steel-plated dillo, with longhorns. Its eyes glow red, and smoke pours out its nostrils.

Goode's Armadillo Palace

Address:: 5015 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX
Directions:: Goode's Armadillo Palace, West University, Houston, TX, south of US Hwy 59 on Kirby Drive.
Phone:: 713-526-9700
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour

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Armadillo.

Giant Freak Armadillo

Sparkly! Didn't see glowing eyes or smoking nostrils. It was, however, middle of the day....

[Denise, 08/10/2014]

Armadillo at night.

Giant Armadillo

A double-feature attraction: an enormous, longhorned armadillo; and Goode's BBQ. Despite how tasty the BBQ was, I think the armadillo may be the more awesome of the two. His eyes change color!

[Jeanie, 12/30/2012]

The behemoth, steel-plated armadillo has mesmerized onlookers since 2008.

Armadillo.

Giant Freak Armadillo

Smells amazing around it! Very cool armadillo!

[Nicki, 03/21/2011]

Giant Freak Armadillo

Don't miss out on the classic buffet line and bench seating of one of Houston's traditional BBQ huts -- Goode's BBQ on-site. Savor the view of the giant armadillo with a paper plate full of Texas BBQ.

[Matt C, 07/28/2010]

Antlered armadillo.

Giant Freak Armadillo

Great place for happy hour. Parking is tight. Get there early.

[Maria, 05/25/2010]

Appreciate the parking advice. Some travelers may be looking for a spot to just pull off and take a photo, but kicking back near the antlered armadillo sounds inviting...

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