My Favorite Houston BBQ Spots
Food scene
Before the world was turned upside-down, everything felt right when owner-pitmaster Leonard Botello IV brought Brenham’s finest barbecue joint to H-town, landing a spot inside the loop in an unprecedented move. No longer barren of brisket, Washington Avenue now draws enthusiasts near and far. Hit it up to snag fatty, 18-hour-smoked Brisket and succulent and crisp Burnt Ends, peppery Pork Ribs, and sides from old-school Tater Tot Casserole to a Corn Pudding that you absolutely need in your mouth right now.
Pro tip: DO NOT, under any circumstances, skip dessert.
What the pitmasters say: “My go-to for taking friends from out of town. Everything is done so well here. And the dessert game is strong.” - Don Nguyen, Khói Barbecue
“Truth is one of the best BBQ restaurants in the state. Everything they cook is done at such a high level. And those cakes are so good!” - Patrick Feges, Feges BBQ
“Thank goodness there will always be Truth and Feges and the other top quality BBQ joints in town.” - Joseph Quellar, JQ’s Tex Mex BBQ
How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.
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Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdBefore the world was turned upside-down, everything felt right when owner-pitmaster Leonard Botello IV brought Brenham’s finest barbecue joint to H-town, landing a spot inside the loop in an unprecedented move. No longer barren of brisket, Washington Avenue now draws enthusiasts near and far. Hit it up to snag fatty, 18-hour-smoked Brisket and succulent and crisp Burnt Ends, peppery Pork Ribs, and sides from old-school Tater Tot Casserole to a Corn Pudding that you absolutely need in your mouth right now.
Pro tip: DO NOT, under any circumstances, skip dessert.
What the pitmasters say: “My go-to for taking friends from out of town. Everything is done so well here. And the dessert game is strong.” - Don Nguyen, Khói Barbecue
“Truth is one of the best BBQ restaurants in the state. Everything they cook is done at such a high level. And those cakes are so good!” - Patrick Feges, Feges BBQ
“Thank goodness there will always be Truth and Feges and the other top quality BBQ joints in town.” - Joseph Quellar, JQ’s Tex Mex BBQ
How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.
This family-run fan favorite from pit boss Greg Gatlin underwent a bigger, better facelift when it moved from 19th to its new location on Ella. Current kitchen master and Executive Chef Michelle Wallace (who you can catch on this season of Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl”) is not just keeping the ship afloat, she’s elevating it to a whole new level with specials from Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp & Crab Gumbo to Smoked Oxtails. Order the trio of Smoked Ribs (there’s a short and meaty baby back varietal, a St. Louis-style spare rib, and a giant beef number) to engage your inner-caveman as you gnaw ‘em straight down to the bone or keep it slightly more civilized with a fully loaded "Kitchen Sink" Sandwich, Biscuits & Gravy, and giblet-laden Dirty Rice so filthy you’ll need a cold shower afterward.
What the pitmasters say: “There are few bridges to the BBQ of a bygone era left in Texas.
None of them have been able to bring that style of BBQ into the current landscape better than Greg, his family, and Head Chef Michelle Wallace. Their importance to the History of Houston BBQ should never be understated.” - Joseph Quellar, JQ’s Tex Mex BBQ
“The breakfast! Brisket tacos! Chicken and waffles! And the Sink sandwich—so good. Southern hospitality and BBQ at its finest. Their breakfast program is delicious. Especially the made-from-scratch biscuits.” - Don Nguyen, Khói Barbecue
“All three have flavorful and out the box product offerings that distinguish these joints in their own right as doing BBQ uniquely and consistently. Not only is their BBQ awesome, but the pitmasters are also as well! We are honored to be in their company!” (On Blood Bros., Feges, and Gatlin’s) - Karen Fain, Fainmous BBQ
How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.
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Gatlin's BBQ
3510 Ella BlvdThis family-run fan favorite from pit boss Greg Gatlin underwent a bigger, better facelift when it moved from 19th to its new location on Ella. Current kitchen master and Executive Chef Michelle Wallace (who you can catch on this season of Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl”) is not just keeping the ship afloat, she’s elevating it to a whole new level with specials from Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp & Crab Gumbo to Smoked Oxtails. Order the trio of Smoked Ribs (there’s a short and meaty baby back varietal, a St. Louis-style spare rib, and a giant beef number) to engage your inner-caveman as you gnaw ‘em straight down to the bone or keep it slightly more civilized with a fully loaded "Kitchen Sink" Sandwich, Biscuits & Gravy, and giblet-laden Dirty Rice so filthy you’ll need a cold shower afterward.
What the pitmasters say: “There are few bridges to the BBQ of a bygone era left in Texas.
None of them have been able to bring that style of BBQ into the current landscape better than Greg, his family, and Head Chef Michelle Wallace. Their importance to the History of Houston BBQ should never be understated.” - Joseph Quellar, JQ’s Tex Mex BBQ
“The breakfast! Brisket tacos! Chicken and waffles! And the Sink sandwich—so good. Southern hospitality and BBQ at its finest. Their breakfast program is delicious. Especially the made-from-scratch biscuits.” - Don Nguyen, Khói Barbecue
“All three have flavorful and out the box product offerings that distinguish these joints in their own right as doing BBQ uniquely and consistently. Not only is their BBQ awesome, but the pitmasters are also as well! We are honored to be in their company!” (On Blood Bros., Feges, and Gatlin’s) - Karen Fain, Fainmous BBQ
How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.
Killen's Barbecue is already widely acknowledged as the best barbecue joint in the Houston area. Now the rest of the country is starting to notice, too.
Chef Ronnie Killen has already earned praise from GQ magazine critic Alan Richman for his beef rib. On Monday, Top 5 Restaurants, a new show on the Food Network that aims to provide the "definitive lists" on dishes ranging from burgers to steak, added to Killen's acclaim by calling his brisket one of the five best pieces of barbecue in the country.
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Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StKillen's Barbecue is already widely acknowledged as the best barbecue joint in the Houston area. Now the rest of the country is starting to notice, too.
Chef Ronnie Killen has already earned praise from GQ magazine critic Alan Richman for his beef rib. On Monday, Top 5 Restaurants, a new show on the Food Network that aims to provide the "definitive lists" on dishes ranging from burgers to steak, added to Killen's acclaim by calling his brisket one of the five best pieces of barbecue in the country.