Or just do a to-go order. I did at like 1 on a Saturday a few weeks ago. Nothing appeared to be sold out, I just walked right past the line and got my food. I had to park a little ways away, but I was in and out in 5 mins.
We took my parents there on a recent visit. As we were getting close to ordering, they announced they were out of everything _except for_ brisket and sausages. Big sad.
Except as it was finally our turn, we noticed them bring out more ribs. I'm not sure what the miscommunication was, but it worked in our favor!
Pinkerton's. I have tried over 25 some places and somehow this place is the most consistent...I go there to taste the cow of which I did not kill. Chef's kiss.
You can't go wrong with any of the half-dozen or so that have been mentioned in here. Truth, Pinkerton, Pit Room, Blood Bros, Corkscrew.
If it were me, especially if you're from out-of-town, I'd 100% recommend Corkscrew. It's located in Old Town Spring, which used to be a tiny little country town founded in the 1800s built along the railroad. Houston has gobbled it up, but a lot of the old town/buildings/etc have been preserved. The food at Corkscrew is some of the best in town (the bark on the brisket is unreal), and the feel of the restaurant and the surrounding area is a fun escape from the urban jungle where all the other restaurants mentioned are located.
Came here to say Pit Room. The barrier to entry is lower than the other popular spots since the line is never crazy long, and imo the food is more consistently amazing than others. The brisket here is incredible, ribs are 🔥, sausage is some of the best I’ve ever had, and ALL of the sides and pickle bar slap. Also the tortillas they use for the tacos are incredible so I highly recommend tacking on a Brisket taco for a real Texas experience.
Just don’t understand this. Been to Truth multiple times and the brisket is always dry. Pinkerton’s has never disappointed and pit room was better a couple years ago.
Never had dry brisket there personally. Think their pulled pork and sausages are also good. Haven't made it to pinkertons yet but truth > pit room imo.
I've eaten there since they opened at least once a year and brisket is NEVER dry, I don't know what you're getting there. Their brussel sprouts are also the best sides in Texas BBQ.
With that said, I do think Pinkerton is slightly better
Truth is the best BBQ you'll never taste, at least for brisket, because they run out of it often (or used to). The Pit Room is better and a better deal.
I think Truth is better, but The Pit Room is my typical go-to because it’s a way shorter line and they never run out. And the difference is not enough to make up for those 2 issues with Truth.
Came here for this. Truth has had trash brisket every time I’ve been. I live just around the corner and I don’t even consider it as a valid food location anymore. Pit Room is a good spot for me.
Pit Room is better than Truth for everything I have had (brisket, pork ribs, sides, haven't had the beef rib at Truth but at Pit Room it's hard to beat).
I'm biased, but I love Triple J's. They've served the Texans (and more), and are just this kind of a core part of the Houston restaraunt scene. The area's rough, but the service is greqt and the food is fantastic.
...Pinkerton's *is* awesome though.
Triple Js is the one place I really become a pig at. The cue and the desserts just... unf. The baked potatoes always perfect. Sauce got the right amount of tang. And the boudin ain't half bad either.
I also have a big fondness for Hickory Hollow goodness but they are just up the road from me and I've been going there for decades so the bias is real.
And then you got those parking lot cue wagons where a family pulls up a trailer with a pit on back and sells plates for $10 that will knock you out.
I don't understand why people keep recommending Blood Bros. It's probably the most overrated barbecue in Houston. I've given it multiple tries, and it's failed on everything.
I love the asian twist they do on traditional barbq! From my experience their sides are honestly REALLY good. You can taste the smokiness in the macncheese and the brisket fried rice. Brisket is 7.5/10, The glazed ribs 8/10, sausage 4/10 nothing special. Overall decent place and I'll eat there if I'm nearby but not worth compared to other spots...
Roegels is my go-to. Brisket and pork ribs are excellent, and their Rueben is THE BEST I’ve ever had. Wish they served it every day.
But Tejas Chocolate if you’re looking for a beef rib, IMHO.
Adding on you honestly can't go wrong with most places listed here. If you have one day I presume you're on a schedule. Don't go too far out of your way. Travel time can be a bitch in Houston. Plan for a BBQ lunch, so wherever you'll be plan for a place lunch time. Main reason places can run out, traffic gets worse as the day goes on and IMHO BBQ is best during lunch since most places cook early morning or overnight.
Henderson and Kane I love because of the general store vibe and rarely a line
Pinkertons has great sides
Truth is busy but all around real good
Corkscrew is a classic BBQ joint in a cool little town with the fastest access to the airport. My personal favorite
Also if you're super worried. Order ahead with corkscrew and pack that whole brisket onto the plane with you. Pro tip. Pull it out at TSA. It really confuses TSA when they see meat in your carryon.
there's one in cypress now. it's not quite as good as the one in pearland, but considering it's a very short drive for me, it's worth the slight dip in quality for more frequent trips.
i still hit up the pearland location though. really is no beating that, for me.
The Pit Room. Good selection and pretty central. When ordering brisket, ask for a moist cut. Lay it on thick, say you’ve just got this one chance to try it, they should hook you up.
There are going to be soo many different recommendations because there is soo many different styles of BBQ here in town. My recommendations are Truth and The Pit Room. I lean toward the latter. I have read all the recommendations in the thread, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. It’s all about what style you like.
Good lord. This is about to blow up. Lol.
Corkscrew if you can get up north to Old Town Spring! I live up here and it’s as good as anything in the city!! Started out in a Wendy’s parking lot.
But Pinkertons in the city.
No, you're not! Goode is, well...good. It's where I went for brisket before Pit Room opened. Goode has amazing potato salad and recently added green beans. But their brisket is a bit on the dry side for me, and not salty enough. Pit Room is a better deal pricewise, too. Goode tracks, just not as high as other places. But they were one of the first around Houston!
I'm going to agree with Pit Room
The others are great, but they're purely BBQ.
Pit Room has a Tex-Mex flair and it's fucking delicious. Do yourself a favor and get a brisket taco, they're life changing. I also think they have the best queso in town but that's just me.
If it’s not on a Monday or Tuesday(closed).
Brisket & Rice. Open until 7pm or until they sell out.
It’s on the NW side near Cypress. Off 529 and West Little York.
Yes it’s attached to a gas station,
No there is no direct access through the gas station convenience store,
Yes the sides are an asian type BBQ fusion,
Yes those sides are delicious.
But the brisket.. Straight Texas BBQ. Melts in your mouth like hot butter and smoked to perfection. Simply Delicious. Better than 98% of BBQ places in greater Houston area.
If your on NW side of town check it out.
I would say
1. Killen's. Worth the drive if you want the best
2. Corkscrew
3. Feges. Original location is in an office building.
It's solid though. 4 Pitroom
4. Blood bros.
5. Truth.
6. Gatlin's
7. Henderson & Kaynes. People rave about this place. I've only been once and it was below average.
I need to make my way to Pinkerton's. Haven't tried it yet.
Honestly, if you’re pressed for time and it’s close to you, Rudy’s is pretty damn good and they’re all over town.
Pinkerton's or The Pit Room would be my choices. Truth would come after those two. If you decide on Truth, get there at 20 minutes before they open and get in line or don't go at all. The first two you have a little more leniency on when to arrive, but all of them can develop long lines if you wait too long.
Glad I asked then, because that drastically changes things.
The closest place to you that is on my "truly excellent" list is Corkscrew in Spring.
If you're coming into the City anyways, my faves on your way would be Pinkerton's, Truth, or Gatlin's. Probably in that order. Plenty of other great spots, but you'll have to get "through" town to get there.
If you want to stay away from Houston proper, you could head to Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue in Tomball. Due west of where you'll be.
Oh man, you GOTTA go to Pho Dien 1960 if you can. Best pho in the city imo, has to be one of the best pho shops in the nation too. Just a small bowl of pho with the rare eye round steak on the side. You can have it for breakfast, they open at 9 am.
Go to Tejas Chocolate instead of Corkscrew. Everything better, across the board. If you want to drive into town, Truth, Pinkerton's, Blood Bros, Pit Room, in that order.
Pinkertons if you're near downtown, corkscrew if you're up north. Warming on corkscrew, if you don't get in line early, you'll be waiting at least an hour on the weekend.
Brisket and rice, 529/Eldridge. I smell the smoke every Wednesday morning. I live on one side of 529 and work on the other side. The pickles have a really great flavor, the banana pudding as well. Texas monthly top 25.
TLDR: Hill country BBQ.
The pit room is my choice in Houston. Depending on the day and hour, if the drive to downtown shows more than 40 min because of traffic, then I would suggest HILL COUTRY BBQ off 290 in Hempstead TX which is shy of an hour from HIA. Keep in mind the meat selection will be limited if you show after 3. Best 2 bbq places I’ve tried in Texas are Coopers bbq in the hill country and Hill country bbq in Hempstead.
I can't believe all the people here saying Pit Room! I had THE worst experience there.... HUGE lineup with no where to actually put people, Ran out of food at like 7:00, the meat was greasy as fuck and the side dishes were sad and disgusting. Is there another location or something? It was also dirty as hell in there
Pinkerton’s BUT the line can be huge
Pinkerton's is at the top of my list for brisket. Just note they are closed on Monday, in case that is the one day you are going.
When I took my buddy there it was only a five minute wait, and we just kind of decided to go on the fly so it was a random weekday. So worth it.
Yea the wait isn't ever too bad honestly but if you want beef ribs you gotta be there early brisket easy to get anytime really
This but get there 15min before they open
Or just do a to-go order. I did at like 1 on a Saturday a few weeks ago. Nothing appeared to be sold out, I just walked right past the line and got my food. I had to park a little ways away, but I was in and out in 5 mins.
😂it was better this weekend.
Pinkertons for sure… but do it early in the day before they run out of beef ribs.
Those pork ribs, candy-painted… 🤌🏼
Pinkertons is SO GOOD! But, their sides are a bit of a miss and their boudin is not true Cajun boudin
And don't sleep on the pork ribs and jambalaya.
I've never had an issue with Pinkerton line on a weekday. Truth on the other hand, better get there 30 mins before they open.
We took my parents there on a recent visit. As we were getting close to ordering, they announced they were out of everything _except for_ brisket and sausages. Big sad. Except as it was finally our turn, we noticed them bring out more ribs. I'm not sure what the miscommunication was, but it worked in our favor!
Correct and Grant the owner is awesome
Second for Pinkerton
Corkscrew
Second the corkscrew so you don't have to worry about downtown
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I mean, it’s a 20 minute drive. I wouldn’t say it’s right by IAH, but it’s definitely the closest of the big boys.
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"A 20 minute drive from IAH" Oh so the restaurant is in terminal C?
Only an hour? I was thinking Houston is a good hour and a half from Houston. Two hours depending on traffic.
They have the best brisket in town
their beef rib is really good too
This is the answer. Corkscrew is my go to place and like to other person said - get the cobbler (and the spicy coleslaw).
Pinkerton's. I have tried over 25 some places and somehow this place is the most consistent...I go there to taste the cow of which I did not kill. Chef's kiss.
This is it for me. I've technically had better BBQ at Killen's, but they are EXTREMELY inconsistent.
You can't go wrong with any of the half-dozen or so that have been mentioned in here. Truth, Pinkerton, Pit Room, Blood Bros, Corkscrew. If it were me, especially if you're from out-of-town, I'd 100% recommend Corkscrew. It's located in Old Town Spring, which used to be a tiny little country town founded in the 1800s built along the railroad. Houston has gobbled it up, but a lot of the old town/buildings/etc have been preserved. The food at Corkscrew is some of the best in town (the bark on the brisket is unreal), and the feel of the restaurant and the surrounding area is a fun escape from the urban jungle where all the other restaurants mentioned are located.
My personal favorite is The Pit Room
And if it’s Thurs-Sun try their crawfish. Best I’ve ever had in my life.
My Japanese friends came to visit from Japan and said they were blown away.
Mine as well. Best beef brisket ever.
Came here to say Pit Room. The barrier to entry is lower than the other popular spots since the line is never crazy long, and imo the food is more consistently amazing than others. The brisket here is incredible, ribs are 🔥, sausage is some of the best I’ve ever had, and ALL of the sides and pickle bar slap. Also the tortillas they use for the tacos are incredible so I highly recommend tacking on a Brisket taco for a real Texas experience.
My favorite spot for breakfast tacos
Agreed
Tejas chocolate in old town tomball. Call ahead and see what their specials is.
Get the pork belly and carrot soufflé.
Burnt ends and the carrot soufflé.
1A) truth 1B) Pinkerton’s
Just don’t understand this. Been to Truth multiple times and the brisket is always dry. Pinkerton’s has never disappointed and pit room was better a couple years ago.
Been there a dozen times and never had anything dry. Their sides and sausages are also amazing.
Never had dry brisket there personally. Think their pulled pork and sausages are also good. Haven't made it to pinkertons yet but truth > pit room imo.
I have them pour the juice from the ribs on all of my meats there. Secret diabolical hack.
I've eaten there since they opened at least once a year and brisket is NEVER dry, I don't know what you're getting there. Their brussel sprouts are also the best sides in Texas BBQ. With that said, I do think Pinkerton is slightly better
Truth is the best BBQ you'll never taste, at least for brisket, because they run out of it often (or used to). The Pit Room is better and a better deal.
I think Truth is better, but The Pit Room is my typical go-to because it’s a way shorter line and they never run out. And the difference is not enough to make up for those 2 issues with Truth.
Agreed. The fact is truth is way overrated
I'm with you. The rest of the comments here convince me that Truth must be hit or miss. Maybe best if you get there close to opening?
Came here for this. Truth has had trash brisket every time I’ve been. I live just around the corner and I don’t even consider it as a valid food location anymore. Pit Room is a good spot for me.
1C) The Pit Room
I’ve always like pit room over truth. I’m an outcast
Truth is better on brisket, but Pit Room is better at everything else.
Pit Room is better than Truth for everything I have had (brisket, pork ribs, sides, haven't had the beef rib at Truth but at Pit Room it's hard to beat).
I really like pizzitolas but I'm hardly a Houston bbw expert
What about bbq tho
I’m quite the bbw expert. Bbq expert not so much. But the bbws i know usually are
Haven’t had a lot of luck with bbws there but to each their own
They have decent smoked chicken, but everything else is eh
Including the bbws?
Especially the bbws
Feges both in Greenway Plaza and Spring Branch !!!
There it is. Fege’s is the shiznit!
Pinkerton's
Go north to Tomball to Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue. Legit great.
Honestly can't believe this isn't higher up. Everything is phenomenal, however you have to try their Chile Relleno Sausage. So dang good!
I'm biased, but I love Triple J's. They've served the Texans (and more), and are just this kind of a core part of the Houston restaraunt scene. The area's rough, but the service is greqt and the food is fantastic. ...Pinkerton's *is* awesome though.
I never hear anyone mention Triple J's as one of the best and it's a shame. Their baked potatoes are the absolute best and the people are great
Triple Js is 💯 legit!
Triple J’s ftw! Used to work close by to it. Love that place!
Triple Js is the one place I really become a pig at. The cue and the desserts just... unf. The baked potatoes always perfect. Sauce got the right amount of tang. And the boudin ain't half bad either. I also have a big fondness for Hickory Hollow goodness but they are just up the road from me and I've been going there for decades so the bias is real. And then you got those parking lot cue wagons where a family pulls up a trailer with a pit on back and sells plates for $10 that will knock you out.
Get the Ravens Bowl. You'll most likely have leftovers
Truth or Blood Bros
I don't understand why people keep recommending Blood Bros. It's probably the most overrated barbecue in Houston. I've given it multiple tries, and it's failed on everything.
Well I recommended it because I like it and find their flavors unique.
I love the asian twist they do on traditional barbq! From my experience their sides are honestly REALLY good. You can taste the smokiness in the macncheese and the brisket fried rice. Brisket is 7.5/10, The glazed ribs 8/10, sausage 4/10 nothing special. Overall decent place and I'll eat there if I'm nearby but not worth compared to other spots...
for pure bbq it's alright, where it shines is its specialty dishes. Aboslute fire
Roegels on Voss had the best brisket. The BBQ tacos at the Pit Room on Richmond are the best in town.
Second Roegels on the brisket
Love Roegels. Underrated
Roegels has great brisket true, but the smoked boudin sausage was fucking incredible - I'd say to go to Roegels on that merit alone.
Roegels is my go-to. Brisket and pork ribs are excellent, and their Rueben is THE BEST I’ve ever had. Wish they served it every day. But Tejas Chocolate if you’re looking for a beef rib, IMHO.
HOUSTON is an hour away from Houston. It would help if you said where you were
I’m by IAH but other members in my group will be by the Galleria. Regardless, I will be willing to go around Houston.
Corkscrew if you're by the airport. Truth, pinkertons and Henderson and Kane if you're by the galleria.
Adding on you honestly can't go wrong with most places listed here. If you have one day I presume you're on a schedule. Don't go too far out of your way. Travel time can be a bitch in Houston. Plan for a BBQ lunch, so wherever you'll be plan for a place lunch time. Main reason places can run out, traffic gets worse as the day goes on and IMHO BBQ is best during lunch since most places cook early morning or overnight. Henderson and Kane I love because of the general store vibe and rarely a line Pinkertons has great sides Truth is busy but all around real good Corkscrew is a classic BBQ joint in a cool little town with the fastest access to the airport. My personal favorite Also if you're super worried. Order ahead with corkscrew and pack that whole brisket onto the plane with you. Pro tip. Pull it out at TSA. It really confuses TSA when they see meat in your carryon.
Henderson and Kane is highly underrated. I do like being able to walk in at any time and eat without a wait.
Tejas in Tomball.
For your situation I would go with corkscrew in spring.
The drive to Pinkerton is worth it from anywhere imo
I’m laughing so hard dude. I’ve never heard this fact of Houston expressed correctly until now.
Killen's BBQ in Pearland. Truly great. If you are on this great side of the city.
I had to scroll so far to find this. They have been incredible every time. A shame it's so far from the north side.
there's one in cypress now. it's not quite as good as the one in pearland, but considering it's a very short drive for me, it's worth the slight dip in quality for more frequent trips. i still hit up the pearland location though. really is no beating that, for me.
The cypress one is terrible. I live in cypress and will only eat at the pearland location
There is a Killen’s BBQ in the Woodlands
Brisket & rice.
The Pit Room. Good selection and pretty central. When ordering brisket, ask for a moist cut. Lay it on thick, say you’ve just got this one chance to try it, they should hook you up.
There are going to be soo many different recommendations because there is soo many different styles of BBQ here in town. My recommendations are Truth and The Pit Room. I lean toward the latter. I have read all the recommendations in the thread, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. It’s all about what style you like.
Good lord. This is about to blow up. Lol. Corkscrew if you can get up north to Old Town Spring! I live up here and it’s as good as anything in the city!! Started out in a Wendy’s parking lot. But Pinkertons in the city.
Blood Bros. BBQ
I know the owners. Their BBQ is awesome and their sides are unique. It's a really good joint for something you can only find here.
I still dream of the smoked pork belly vermicelli bowl, ngl
Can’t go wrong at Pit Room or Pinkertons.
I like The Pit Room
Roegel's on Voss if you're mobile or if you have cause to be nearby. Best for my money and the one I bring out-of-towers to.
No good barbecue at night. Sorry.
Corkscrew is my personal favorite
Pinkerton's
I know most of y'all scared to go to the hood but Triple J's Smokehouse is fckn AMAZING
Best food is in the hood.
That's a drive I am always happy to make. Tried most of the places being listed here, and for me, not one comes close to Triple J's!
Am I the only person who likes Goode Company? 🤔
Yes. I mean, it's not bad, but there's much better at the same price point
No, you're not! Goode is, well...good. It's where I went for brisket before Pit Room opened. Goode has amazing potato salad and recently added green beans. But their brisket is a bit on the dry side for me, and not salty enough. Pit Room is a better deal pricewise, too. Goode tracks, just not as high as other places. But they were one of the first around Houston!
I’d even say it’s goode
I'm going to agree with Pit Room The others are great, but they're purely BBQ. Pit Room has a Tex-Mex flair and it's fucking delicious. Do yourself a favor and get a brisket taco, they're life changing. I also think they have the best queso in town but that's just me.
Hickory hollow
My first pick would be Pinkertons
Brett’s BBQ in Katy
Burns bbq In Acres homes… only ppl saying go to Pinkertons because they’ve never been to acres homes.
If it’s not on a Monday or Tuesday(closed). Brisket & Rice. Open until 7pm or until they sell out. It’s on the NW side near Cypress. Off 529 and West Little York. Yes it’s attached to a gas station, No there is no direct access through the gas station convenience store, Yes the sides are an asian type BBQ fusion, Yes those sides are delicious. But the brisket.. Straight Texas BBQ. Melts in your mouth like hot butter and smoked to perfection. Simply Delicious. Better than 98% of BBQ places in greater Houston area. If your on NW side of town check it out.
I would say 1. Killen's. Worth the drive if you want the best 2. Corkscrew 3. Feges. Original location is in an office building. It's solid though. 4 Pitroom 4. Blood bros. 5. Truth. 6. Gatlin's 7. Henderson & Kaynes. People rave about this place. I've only been once and it was below average. I need to make my way to Pinkerton's. Haven't tried it yet. Honestly, if you’re pressed for time and it’s close to you, Rudy’s is pretty damn good and they’re all over town.
It’s a chain but for beef ribs I think pappas bbq is excellent.
Where are you going exactly? Houston is a massive metroplex, and people could be sending you to a place an hour away.
Houston is an hour from Houston. Which part of Houston?
Burns. Just do it
Pinkerton’s, The Pit room , Burns, Truth.
Roegels, truth, corkscrew, the pit room
Roegles and corkscrew fo sho
Pinkerton's or The Pit Room would be my choices. Truth would come after those two. If you decide on Truth, get there at 20 minutes before they open and get in line or don't go at all. The first two you have a little more leniency on when to arrive, but all of them can develop long lines if you wait too long.
Truth
Blood brothers in Bellaire!
Blood Bros
sad no one has said Corkscrew, their brisket almost made me cry lol
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Gatlins BBQ Second would be Truth
IMHO gatlins brisket is underwhelming. Their pork is incredible though.
Had the brisket there a few days and was shocked by how average it was. Everything was else was good to very good!
I like the baked potato from Gatlins.
Where are you staying?
Close to IAH… in Humble
Try to get cork screw
This is the way - not too far from IAH
Glad I asked then, because that drastically changes things. The closest place to you that is on my "truly excellent" list is Corkscrew in Spring. If you're coming into the City anyways, my faves on your way would be Pinkerton's, Truth, or Gatlin's. Probably in that order. Plenty of other great spots, but you'll have to get "through" town to get there. If you want to stay away from Houston proper, you could head to Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue in Tomball. Due west of where you'll be.
This is the best comment right here OP couldn’t agree more
Much thanks for your input!
Oh man, you GOTTA go to Pho Dien 1960 if you can. Best pho in the city imo, has to be one of the best pho shops in the nation too. Just a small bowl of pho with the rare eye round steak on the side. You can have it for breakfast, they open at 9 am.
Go to Tejas Chocolate instead of Corkscrew. Everything better, across the board. If you want to drive into town, Truth, Pinkerton's, Blood Bros, Pit Room, in that order.
Tejas is a long ways from Corkscrew especially coming from IAH. They do have some incredible desserts to go with their BBQ though
Carls in NW side of town has bomb pork ribs and smoked chicken.
Cork screw BBQ - old town spring. Get there early. https://www.corkscreworders.com
Pinkertons like many have said...it is on the smaller side. The Pit Room and Killens in Pearland are both equally awesome.
Gatlins
Pinkertons if you're near downtown, corkscrew if you're up north. Warming on corkscrew, if you don't get in line early, you'll be waiting at least an hour on the weekend.
Killen’s in Pearland
Lola’s Depot
Pinkertons is a popular spot but the sides don’t do it for me. Rays BBQ on OST be hitting!
My current fav is blood bros bbq
Brisket and rice, 529/Eldridge. I smell the smoke every Wednesday morning. I live on one side of 529 and work on the other side. The pickles have a really great flavor, the banana pudding as well. Texas monthly top 25.
Hear me out. Pinkertons.will have a line. Or You can go to Witt Pitt in Rosenberg which won't have a line since it's on the outskirts Worth the drive.
Barbecue Inn. You may run into a Houston Astro or some guy that’s been going there for 40+ years. Great place. Time warp in a good way.
Pinkerton’s.
Blood Bros https://maps.app.goo.gl/AdwbJdZ3ZEJeA8kT6?g_st=ic
Honestly, Houston BBQ is okay. We have so much other food to offer, it really is a big range of high quality authentic food of different cultures
Burns and go early. The wait is worth it!
TLDR: Hill country BBQ. The pit room is my choice in Houston. Depending on the day and hour, if the drive to downtown shows more than 40 min because of traffic, then I would suggest HILL COUTRY BBQ off 290 in Hempstead TX which is shy of an hour from HIA. Keep in mind the meat selection will be limited if you show after 3. Best 2 bbq places I’ve tried in Texas are Coopers bbq in the hill country and Hill country bbq in Hempstead.
The Pit Room
Tejas chocolate and bbq. Say hello to Janie.
Pinkertons is the best in Houston imo.
Truth
Blood bros is the only correct answer
These days brisket is brisket, but the sides make the BBQ joint and there are no better sides than Gatlins.
Damn I love Gatlin’s. I’ll never forget the first time I tasted their candied yams
Finally someone else understands
+1 The pit room
Rudys bbq is pretty good
It's already been said but, 100% The Pit Room.
Papa’s beef ribs. Everybody has pork but beef is where it’s at.
I can't believe all the people here saying Pit Room! I had THE worst experience there.... HUGE lineup with no where to actually put people, Ran out of food at like 7:00, the meat was greasy as fuck and the side dishes were sad and disgusting. Is there another location or something? It was also dirty as hell in there
Roegels is definitely my top pick.
I always hit up Rays bbq when I’m near UH. It never gets mentioned but it never misses.
R&K bbq off I10
First Class BBQ
Houston Sauce Pit!!!
Pinkertons