Pearland. Home of the Texas-sized Smoked Beef Ribs
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18 of Houston's Most Essential Barbecue Joints
Where to worship at the church of smoked meats with juicy brisket, massive beef ribs, snappy sausages, and so much more
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Over the past couple of years, Houston has established its very own barbecue identity. Alongside the state's vaunted establishments like Snow's and Kreuz Market, Space City's smokehouses are better than ever, which means that barbecue enthusiasts don't have to look far for a solid plate of brisket or perfectly-tender ribs.
Whether the occasion calls for perfect house-made sausage or the most succulent fatty brisket, these 18 purveyors of smoked delights will surely satisfy.
While Pappa Charlies Barbeque and Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue have been removed, Brett's Barbecue Shop and Lonestar Sausage & BBQ have been added to the list to provide even more blissful barbecue options.
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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.
200 N Elm St
Tomball, TX 77375
The real question here is why nobody ever thought to put Texas barbecue and specialty chocolate under the same roof before. This barbecue spot boasts a solid menu of classics, but also ventures outside of the box with its offerings. Try a brisket-topped wedge salad or smoked turkey sandwich with avocado and fried egg. On the side, try the carrot souffle and cornbread pudding, then grab some rich chocolate truffles on the way out.
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26608 Keith St
Spring, TX 77373
Just a short drive outside of Houston proper in Old Town Spring is Corkscrew BBQ, a smokehouse as charming as its surroundings. Prime brisket, pulled pork, turkey and link sausage are all killer choices, as is the Bobert sandwich, piled high with the customer's choice of meats and green chile ranch dressing. For a huge undertaking, go for The Whole Hog, a massive sandwich topped with pulled pork, sausage, and a rib or two.
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13712 Walters Rd Suite #140
Houston, TX 77014
Launched by a former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy, this barbecue joint serves up brisket, chicken and spare pork ribs with a side of old-fashioned barbecue, but its forte is sausage. Specializing in different housemade links to satisfy your sausage lust, choose from the East Texas-style link, the Central Texas-style beef-and-pork sausage, and the jalapeno-cheese variety, and leave happy.
- Open in Google Maps
18020 Farm to Market Rd 529
Cypress, TX 77433
This mobile smokehouse parked in a Kroger parking lot has earned a crowd of devoted locals. Brisket, pork butt, and ribs are the proteins on offer, each simply smoked to perfection. Pair with bacon-garlic potatoes or classic mac and cheese and baked beans.
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8307 De Priest St
Houston, TX 77088
Earning a seal of approval from knowledgeable eaters like the late Anthony Bourdain and Slim Thug, Burns Original BBQ serves up ribs, brisket, chicken links, housemade sausage, and more smoky proteins. Don't skimp on side options like dirty rice and potato salad.
- Open in Google Maps
3510 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77018
Gatlin's BBQ serves up St. Louis-style ribs, classic brisket smoked to perfection, and plenty more meaty delights. Try the pastrami turkey sandwich, the smoked chicken wings slathered in Thai chili or raspberry-habanero sauce, and Cajun-style dirty rice.
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6715 Homestead Rd
Houston, TX 77028
As good as the meats are at Triple J's, the sauce is a required element. Its balanced flavors are an excellent complement to the brisket, sausage, and ribs, so good that it's totally acceptable to drench an entire plate. That's especially true with the Ravens Bowl, a giant pile of fries loaded down with chopped beef and cheese.
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8217 Long Point Rd
Houston, TX 77055
As solid as the brisket, sausage, and pulled pork are at this Spring Branch location, the sides at Feges BBQ are truly standout. Priced at just $4 each, elote corn salad, spiced cracklins, pimento mac and cheese, and more stunners await. The Carolina-style whole hog with cracklin' mop sauce, and charred coleslaw on top of hog fat cornbread will have you bragging to your friends out of state, as will its expansive menu, featuring a boatload of sandwiches, finger foods, a large selection of wine and beer, and $10 frozen margaritas. Top it off with "sweets," like a scoop of Big Red ice cream, or a banana caramel cream pie.
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1504 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77009
Find perfectly smoked Prime brisket, boudin, juicy chicken, and glazed pork ribs at this smokehouse helmed by pitmaster Grant Pinkerton. Don't get too stuffed on meats, though — the sides like the cheesy jalapeno rice and duck jambalaya are as compelling as the proteins.
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606 Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77450
Billed as one of the top 50 barbecue joints in Texas, this Katy shop holds its own with oak-smoked Central Style barbecue. Pair the moist fatty brisket, pork belly burnt ends, juicy pork ribs, or smoked brisket enchiladas smothered in a creamy gravy, with epic sides, which include a loaded mac and cheese, a cilantro-jalapeno slaw, and flavorful pinto beans. Depending on the day, you might find a new special, like a brisket banh mi, or the beef cheek confit, most recently served at the Houston BBQ Festival.
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1201 Oliver St #50
Houston, TX 77007
Tennessee-style BBQ doesn't get a whole lot of play in Texas, but Fainmous does it right. Smoked chicken wings, turkey legs, and rib tips meet traditional offerings like brisket, pulled pork, and link sausage. Try the most-excellent rib tips sandwich if meats by the pound don't appeal, and be grateful that the killer coleslaw is technically a vegetable.
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110 S Heights Blvd
Houston, TX 77007
At this Brenham export, pitmaster Leo Botello IV has brought a taste of the Hill Country to Houston. Succulent brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, and sausage are worth the lines that Truth's arrival have brought, and it's tough to choose between the excellent sides, which range from tater tot casserole to corn pudding. Try to save room for a towering slice of banana-caramel or coconut cream cake.
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2201 Leeland St
Houston, TX 77003
Houston's newest barbecue restaurant is already getting raves from diners and critics alike thanks to Post Oak-smoked meats, a contemporary design, and a massive beer garden. If you have a sweet tooth, desserts like the giant cinnamon rolls, classic banana pudding, and peach cobbler are sure to solidify this barbecue experience.
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2223 S Voss Rd
Houston, TX 77057
Pronounced "Ray-gles," this barbecue spot has a slew of loyal fans. Protein options include smoked pork belly, boudin, beef ribs, and pulled pork shoulder, alongside Texas caviar, loaded mashed potatoes, and decadent bourbon banana pudding.
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1201 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006
This Montrose smokehouse turns out stunning slabs of brisket that are especially delicious when wrapped in one of The Pit Room's tortillas made with rendered (and perfectly smoky) brisket fat. The sausage, made on-site, is equally compelling, especially the black pepper venison and jalapeno-cheddar versions.
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5425 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
Three words: brisket fried rice. At Blood Bros., diners can feast on jalapeno-cheddar sausages, juicy turkey, and pork belly burnt ends. As far as the sides are concerned, the brisket fried rice here is arguably one of the city's finest barbecue joint sides, and the jalapeno coleslaw is equally solid.
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3929 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77021
Tucked away in an unassuming spot near a gas station, Ray's would be easy to overlook. But to drive right past would truly be a shame. This soulful spot offers up old-school barbecue, massive meat-stuffed baked potatoes, smoked oxtail, and sides to die for. Pretty much all the sides are great here, but the fried corn on the cob cannot be missed.
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3613 E Broadway St
Pearland, TX 77581
With its constantly packed restaurant, Killen's has made Pearland a barbecue destination. In addition to the succulent smoked brisket, housemade sausages, and massive beef rib, Killen's has exceptional sides, particularly the creamed corn and potato salad.
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1. Tejas Chocolate & BBQ
The real question here is why nobody ever thought to put Texas barbecue and specialty chocolate under the same roof before. This barbecue spot boasts a solid menu of classics, but also ventures outside of the box with its offerings. Try a brisket-topped wedge salad or smoked turkey sandwich with avocado and fried egg. On the side, try the carrot souffle and cornbread pudding, then grab some rich chocolate truffles on the way out.
200 N Elm St
Tomball, TX 77375
- Open in Google Maps
2. CorkScrew BBQ
Just a short drive outside of Houston proper in Old Town Spring is Corkscrew BBQ, a smokehouse as charming as its surroundings. Prime brisket, pulled pork, turkey and link sausage are all killer choices, as is the Bobert sandwich, piled high with the customer's choice of meats and green chile ranch dressing. For a huge undertaking, go for The Whole Hog, a massive sandwich topped with pulled pork, sausage, and a rib or two.
26608 Keith St
Spring, TX 77373
- Open in Google Maps
3. Lonestar Sausage & BBQ
Launched by a former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy, this barbecue joint serves up brisket, chicken and spare pork ribs with a side of old-fashioned barbecue, but its forte is sausage. Specializing in different housemade links to satisfy your sausage lust, choose from the East Texas-style link, the Central Texas-style beef-and-pork sausage, and the jalapeno-cheese variety, and leave happy.
13712 Walters Rd Suite #140
Houston, TX 77014
- Open in Google Maps
4. Brooks' Place, LLC
This mobile smokehouse parked in a Kroger parking lot has earned a crowd of devoted locals. Brisket, pork butt, and ribs are the proteins on offer, each simply smoked to perfection. Pair with bacon-garlic potatoes or classic mac and cheese and baked beans.
18020 Farm to Market Rd 529
Cypress, TX 77433
- Open in Google Maps
5. Burns Original BBQ
Earning a seal of approval from knowledgeable eaters like the late Anthony Bourdain and Slim Thug, Burns Original BBQ serves up ribs, brisket, chicken links, housemade sausage, and more smoky proteins. Don't skimp on side options like dirty rice and potato salad.
8307 De Priest St
Houston, TX 77088
- Open in Google Maps
6. Gatlin's BBQ
Gatlin's BBQ serves up St. Louis-style ribs, classic brisket smoked to perfection, and plenty more meaty delights. Try the pastrami turkey sandwich, the smoked chicken wings slathered in Thai chili or raspberry-habanero sauce, and Cajun-style dirty rice.
3510 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77018
- Open in Google Maps
- Foursquare
7. Triple J's Smokehouse BBQ
As good as the meats are at Triple J's, the sauce is a required element. Its balanced flavors are an excellent complement to the brisket, sausage, and ribs, so good that it's totally acceptable to drench an entire plate. That's especially true with the Ravens Bowl, a giant pile of fries loaded down with chopped beef and cheese.
6715 Homestead Rd
Houston, TX 77028
- Open in Google Maps
8. Feges BBQ Spring Branch
As solid as the brisket, sausage, and pulled pork are at this Spring Branch location, the sides at Feges BBQ are truly standout. Priced at just $4 each, elote corn salad, spiced cracklins, pimento mac and cheese, and more stunners await. The Carolina-style whole hog with cracklin' mop sauce, and charred coleslaw on top of hog fat cornbread will have you bragging to your friends out of state, as will its expansive menu, featuring a boatload of sandwiches, finger foods, a large selection of wine and beer, and $10 frozen margaritas. Top it off with "sweets," like a scoop of Big Red ice cream, or a banana caramel cream pie.
8217 Long Point Rd
Houston, TX 77055
- Open in Google Maps
9. Pinkerton's Barbecue
Find perfectly smoked Prime brisket, boudin, juicy chicken, and glazed pork ribs at this smokehouse helmed by pitmaster Grant Pinkerton. Don't get too stuffed on meats, though — the sides like the cheesy jalapeno rice and duck jambalaya are as compelling as the proteins.
1504 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77009
- Open in Google Maps
10. Brett's Barbecue Shop
Billed as one of the top 50 barbecue joints in Texas, this Katy shop holds its own with oak-smoked Central Style barbecue. Pair the moist fatty brisket, pork belly burnt ends, juicy pork ribs, or smoked brisket enchiladas smothered in a creamy gravy, with epic sides, which include a loaded mac and cheese, a cilantro-jalapeno slaw, and flavorful pinto beans. Depending on the day, you might find a new special, like a brisket banh mi, or the beef cheek confit, most recently served at the Houston BBQ Festival.
606 Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77450
- Open in Google Maps
11. Fainmous BBQ
Tennessee-style BBQ doesn't get a whole lot of play in Texas, but Fainmous does it right. Smoked chicken wings, turkey legs, and rib tips meet traditional offerings like brisket, pulled pork, and link sausage. Try the most-excellent rib tips sandwich if meats by the pound don't appeal, and be grateful that the killer coleslaw is technically a vegetable.
1201 Oliver St #50
Houston, TX 77007
- Open in Google Maps
12. Truth BBQ
At this Brenham export, pitmaster Leo Botello IV has brought a taste of the Hill Country to Houston. Succulent brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, and sausage are worth the lines that Truth's arrival have brought, and it's tough to choose between the excellent sides, which range from tater tot casserole to corn pudding. Try to save room for a towering slice of banana-caramel or coconut cream cake.
110 S Heights Blvd
Houston, TX 77007
- Open in Google Maps
13. J-Bar-M Barbecue
Houston's newest barbecue restaurant is already getting raves from diners and critics alike thanks to Post Oak-smoked meats, a contemporary design, and a massive beer garden. If you have a sweet tooth, desserts like the giant cinnamon rolls, classic banana pudding, and peach cobbler are sure to solidify this barbecue experience.
2201 Leeland St
Houston, TX 77003
- Open in Google Maps
14. Roegels Barbecue Co
Pronounced "Ray-gles," this barbecue spot has a slew of loyal fans. Protein options include smoked pork belly, boudin, beef ribs, and pulled pork shoulder, alongside Texas caviar, loaded mashed potatoes, and decadent bourbon banana pudding.
2223 S Voss Rd
Houston, TX 77057
- Open in Google Maps
- Foursquare
15. The Pit Room
This Montrose smokehouse turns out stunning slabs of brisket that are especially delicious when wrapped in one of The Pit Room's tortillas made with rendered (and perfectly smoky) brisket fat. The sausage, made on-site, is equally compelling, especially the black pepper venison and jalapeno-cheddar versions.
1201 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006
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16. Blood Bros. Barbecue
Three words: brisket fried rice. At Blood Bros., diners can feast on jalapeno-cheddar sausages, juicy turkey, and pork belly burnt ends. As far as the sides are concerned, the brisket fried rice here is arguably one of the city's finest barbecue joint sides, and the jalapeno coleslaw is equally solid.
5425 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
- Open in Google Maps
17. Ray's BBQ Shack
Tucked away in an unassuming spot near a gas station, Ray's would be easy to overlook. But to drive right past would truly be a shame. This soulful spot offers up old-school barbecue, massive meat-stuffed baked potatoes, smoked oxtail, and sides to die for. Pretty much all the sides are great here, but the fried corn on the cob cannot be missed.
3929 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77021
- Open in Google Maps
18. Killen's Barbecue
With its constantly packed restaurant, Killen's has made Pearland a barbecue destination. In addition to the succulent smoked brisket, housemade sausages, and massive beef rib, Killen's has exceptional sides, particularly the creamed corn and potato salad.
3613 E Broadway St
Pearland, TX 77581
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