50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Houston

“Great service . Great food. Brisket was off the hook. Crawfish awesome. Highly recommended.“

“Craving some smoky goodness? Pinkerton's delivers on the brisket, offering decent cuts that tantalize the taste buds. However, the sausage fell flat, lacking that burst of savory spice we all crave. While the mac and cheese provided some cheesy comfort, the overall experience left us wanting a bit more flavor punch. It's a solid 6 out of 10, good for a casual BBQ fix but not quite the pitmaster's paradise we were hoping for.“

“Amazing Korean food as always“

“Amazing people and out of this world food! Nothing but love for and from this place.“

“Worth the wait! We arrived about 15 minutes before opening and joined the line. The line was almost an hour to get inside, but once we did, we were greeted by friendly staff and a handwritten daily menu. The staff offered samples and cuts of fresh brisket as we moved through to order. We tried a little bit of everything, and it was outstanding. My wife loved the sides (served family-style for sharing), and I loved the ribs and brisket. This is a must-do if you love barbecue and are in Houston!“

“I got invited to try out a new BBQ place for lunch and Flossies BBQ did not disappoint. The flavors were good and meat was tender. Don't know how I made it home without pulling over to eat my new BBQ places best stuffed potato. Just look at it! You won't be disappointed!“

“We stopped in over the weekend for a late lunch, low-key celebrating my birthday. We had a little bit of everything and all of the food was AMAZING. I am not even a "ribs person" but loved theirs. the garlic sausage? Phenomenal. All of the meats: Brisket, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, smoked turkey - delicious. Great sauce. And all of the sides were bomb; we had mac & cheese, potato salad, and cream corn. My husband doesn't even like corn and we were sparring with our spoons over the last bites. On top of it, they have great stuff in the general store. We've found a new spot to bring our out of town visitors to come and try a taste of the best Houston had to offer!“

“Feges serves Free BBQ to Veterans on Friday’s so I came to check it out.
As a competition bbq pitmaster, I am very picky. You get 8oz of meat/ or stuffed baked potato, 2 sides, a dessert and drink.
Brisket was really good!!! MacNCheese could have used a bit of spice, the beans were good… Those pickles were on another level I would buy a jar of them!!! Banana Pudding was top notch also, I was really impressed
Service was excellent and friendly!!! I have to say and I don’t say this often I would pay to eat here, and that says a lot!!!
Thank you Feges for looking out for the Vets We do appreciate it!!!“

“Yes friends, Michelin rated and oh so delicious! My 5th or 6th visit and 1st at the new location, absolutely the same great taste, presentation, and ownership / management, consistency with exceptional BBQ is no easy task, they are masters.“

“Great food and great service. Thanks Dorian for your help with navigating the menu. The ribs and brisket were good but the hom“

“A group of 16 of us went for dinner. The staff was amazing in handling our group. Friendly smiles and healthy servings. The prices for the serving size is an unbeatable deal. The flavors are remarkable. As a native Texan and brisket fanatic I can honestly say some of the best in the state. Js is a true hidden gem.“

“🌟 They Absolutely Knocked It Out of the Park! THEY DIDN'T DISSAPOINT!!!!

We hired MadMax BBQ to cater our recent family reunion, and our guests are still raving about the food 2 weeks later.

The brisket, sausage, chicken, pulled pork & ribs were smoked to absolute perfection Packed with a deep, rich flavor that didn't even need sauce. Beyond the incredible food, the catering team was professional, prompt, and incredibly friendly. If you want flawless catering that will have your whole family talking, hire them!“

“A great burger, helpful service and pleasant atmosphere. Looking forward to going back.“

“They catered a celebration of life we had today. All the food was fantastic. The ribs were perhaps the best I have had in a long time. 9 out of 10. The only issue was we asked for half white bread and half rolls and only got bread. But that was the only misstep. Everything else was excellent. Everyone was more than pleased. We passed out some business cards. You will get some more business from this. Thanks you for a great experience.“

“Hands down my favorite Korean bbq place! The staff is friendly and the food was awesome.“

“Someone brought me a brisket sandwich for lunch and it was pretty good. I decided to go on a Saturday afternoon. Was 1 person in front of me, ordered the sausage and brisket plate. It took about 15 minutes. The brisket was as thin as receipt paper, the sausage was cheap. Lemonade was awful!! BBQ sauce was bland! I don’t know what happened between the sandwich I had and the food I walked in to order. I’ll stick to Burns BBQ in Acres Homes…especially when it comes to flavor!“

“Grubbs bbq was on point!!“

“my daughter and I enjoyed an amazing meal. Everything was amazing. Great prices and amazing customer service“

“I’ve become a bit of a BBQ snob (at least as much as a Chicagoan can be) since I started smoking meat at home. This place is seriously legit! Delicious, tender, cut just right and great atmosphere! Friends if you find yourself in Houston make your way here! You won’t regret it.“

“Great atmosphere, great service, delicious food!“

“This year has been challenging for me, and I finally started going to restaurants and doing other outdoor activities.
February 2026 to August 2026, I learned a lot about health and well-being.
Persian and all kinds of Mediterranean food are always my top three choices.
I am surprised that I missed Reza all this time.
This time, we picked up because of the weekdays (late work hours), but I usually like to sit down at the restaurant and enjoy my food coming straight from the kitchen to my table.
We decided to order a family tray (all kinds of kabobs) for 4 people. I also ordered my favorite Mast-e-khair (yogurt with cucumbers).
We asked for sherazi salad and other sides, but our wonderful hostess Jennifer and Sheema told us this order comes with side dishes, including rice and bread.
I like their smiles and kind gestures.
When they told me the total price, I was shocked; it was so affordable for 4 people, and the serving sizes are huge.
We are very happy to have found a place like Reza Persian Grill, with delicious food, kind service, and great prices--highly recommended, and with a big parking lot.“

“Carter’s is always on point. Great food and great guy! The brisket and ribs are cooked to perfection.“

“First & foremost, the brisket melt brisket boudin balls, & carrot cake were delicious!!! What really made this restaurant stand out was the friendliness of the staff & customer service. The owner & his wife stopped by our table and chit chatted for a long while!! Really personable people!!! I will definitely go back!!“

“great food and amazing prices. plates were loaded up with meats and sides. you must try their boudin. the best I've ever had! great flavor on everything.“

“If you don’t know, you definitely need to come try it. This place beats any BBQ around. Recommend 💯“

“Excelente restaurante ❤️me encantó su comida y el restaurante limpio divino y tranquilo y di regresaría muchas veces 🫶“

“was just in for some take out. got back to the hotel with everything. you guys got my overly picky 2 year old to eat like a rabid wolverine. he demolished the burnt end beans and is working on a rib like his life depended on it.“

“The food was delicious and the experience was creative and fun. Our server was Chris. He was a great server. We were overwhelmed with the menu at first and he talked us through the entire experience. The place was clean and the vibe was great. It did appear to be a local hot spot in opinion of an outsider from GA.“

“For gluten-free peeps: Service was quick and food was good. I am gluten-free and I felt safe eating BBQ and coleslaw. It was my fault I should have asked if the coleslaw was gluten-free but I never in my life would expect ramen noodles in my coleslaw. So if you are gluten-free make sure to ask or let them know.“

“I've ordered via Too Good To Go, just letting you know it was a pickup order, let's begin.

I ordered a Cajun Surprise Plate 🍽: 2 piece fish and fries 🍟. The fish had Cajun seasoning and was nicely seasoned, and had a nice crunch to it too.

The fries 🍟 were alright, but nothing special.

It's a nice place for a quick lunch, so yeah, I would recommend it for lunch.

I'm hoping to try their barbecue one day.“

“Staffs are friendly. Mainly here for crawfish, really tasty, asked for 5 lb and get 5 lb. Enjoyed it.“

“Great service . Great food. Brisket was off the hook. Crawfish awesome. Highly recommended.“

“The food was delicious and the experience was creative and fun. Our server was Chris. He was a great server. We were overwhelmed with the menu at first and he talked us through the entire experience. The place was clean and the vibe was great. It did appear to be a local hot spot in opinion of an outsider from GA.“

“Delicious food, wonderful buffet on Thursday with lots of choices. Service was exceptional.“

“This is truly one of our favorite places to eat! ❤ We come here all the time, and every visit feels like coming back to a place we love. The food is always so delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, but what really makes this restaurant special is the wonderful service. Everyone is always so kind, welcoming, and attentive. Highly recommend!“

“The grilled chicken wrap was honestly better than the Texans game tonight. I am clearly the whole package, so a smart, cute guy should reach out before someone else realizes what they are missing. I am usually at the bar, and I am definitely the best thing here.“

“Hickory Hollow is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always excellent and the staff is always friendly, accommodating and very courteous.“

“wow what a delightful surprise! huge menu options will need to come back regularly! had spicy chicken miso ramen...great flavor with a delicious assortment of yummies at no extra charge, large flavored chicken slices, seasoned eye, bamboo, dumplings and corn. I usually pay extra from that. and at $12.95 such a bargain!!!!! friendly staff and nice atmosphere.“

“this bbq is so good I mean delicious 🤤 so fresh and good customer service love it here I'ma be sad when I move but I'm definitely making the drive to get my brisket sandwich 😋🥪“

“Great food, great service, quality meats“

“so dang good! and the staff was so fun! the sauces left on a warmer plate are a game changer. we will be back!!!!“

“This is my favorite spot in Houston the food is amazing Quality and the prices are more than reasonable!!!! The staff of so kind , and the owner always lets me create new things from his menu. Just today I got a Philly cheesteak cheeseburger 10 out of 10 highly recommend…. I love this place“

“I know when I'm in Houston and I want a nice juicy barbeque sandwich? Why I just go to JBs BBQ Shack! It is JBs right? Seriously, good eats!“

“buena comida y buen servicio“

“A good friend told us about this little gem of a restaurant; he often bought the banh mi to go for us at work and said they’re a great family-owned business.

Had time today to stop by and met Daniel, who immediately knew who we were when we said our friend would buy us their sandwiches. Daniel was super warm and inviting to my wife and I and we knew he valued our patronage and we knew we feel good about spending our hard-earned money with him.

He went over their selection and we decided to go for their wonderful deal of buy 5 sandwich and get the 6th one free along with drinks and some delicious Vietnamese yogurt. We got the thit nuong (BBQ) and the combo, and both were spectacular. I mean it, they were SPECTACULAR; the bread was toasty, yet soft and warm, the meats tasted perfectly seasoned & prepared and the veggies and pickled carrots were next-level fresh and many times, it’s the veggies that will make or break any banh mi. I’ve grown up eating many banh mi from many different restaurants all around SW Houston and Chinatown, and by far and hands down, Nguyen Ngoc’s is the best of the best.

Check ‘em out for sure and tell Daniel and his wonderful team and family David & Amy sent you.“

“So very tender & yummy! Great food for a great price and the customer service is spectacular!! Get yours today! You won’t regret it!“

“I had a lovely time. Marl and his band were awesome. The staff were very nice and professional. A cozy and clean venue with a genuine vibe. Check it out y’all!“

“One of my first experiences with Houston bbq came at a gas station, a Rudy’s. The smell wafted me in as I filled up. The interior inside is so Texas. Communal sitting just get to business and eat. Meat and sauces and it’s where you unbuckle your belt for more room, it’s so good. I always recommend my out of town friends to go there, Rudy’s has a spot in my heart.“

“Good food, and great service at a good value. Thank you!“

“love this place. Only wish my pops was alive to experience this wonderful family restaurant. Omg ....ribs falling off the bone,brisket moist and tender and don't get me started on the potato salad 😋😋😛🤪... If you haven't been here,and you love bbq,plz stop in and enjoy this wonderful food🥰❤️♥️“