I had the brisket. It was sliced too thick. It definitely lack the flavor that you would want to pay $24 for. It was tender. I had 3 sides and the bacon Brussel sprouts were delicious.
Parking: Dining room is too cold for comfort.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Hannan Zafar
Killen’s BBQ is hands-down one of the best barbecue spots you’ll find, setting the gold standard for Texas-style BBQ. From the moment you walk in, the mouthwatering aroma of smoked meats gets your appetite going, and the casual, welcoming vibe makes it the perfect spot for a hearty meal.
The brisket is the star of the show—tender, perfectly marbled, and packed with smoky flavor. The bark on the outside is a masterpiece in itself. The ribs are another standout, with meat that falls off the bone and a glaze that’s just the right balance of sweet and savory. For sausage lovers, the jalapeño-cheddar sausage is a must-try.
Sides are just as impressive. The mac and cheese is creamy and rich, the coleslaw is crisp and refreshing, and the creamed corn adds a touch of indulgence to the meal. Don’t skip dessert—the banana pudding is the perfect Southern finish.
Service is friendly and efficient, even during busy times, and the portions are generous. While there might be a bit of a wait, it’s worth every minute. Killen’s BBQ isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience that showcases what Texas barbecue is all about.
If you’re a barbecue fan, Killen’s is a bucket-list destination. Highly recommend!
Can’t recommend this place enough. They go above and beyond here. I messed up the time of an online order and they offered to remake everything. Never had anything but a great experience here. Amazing food, amazing service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Corcoran
HOLY CRAP THIS IS GOOD!!! From the turkey to the INSANE broccoli rice casserole ( it has mushrooms…MUSHROOMS!!) SOOO GOOD!
Parking: Lots ‘o parkin. Why aren’t you here yet?!?
Killem's BBQ has gone downhill! They were the best, and now just OK!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Rib, Pork Ribs
Mohamed Nagaty
Not the best, but OK. Was a bit cold too, and pricy for the quality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Clint Powell
Absolutely the worst BBQ in houston area. Service around equal quality of food, half the sides showed up 10 min later. The fact that they have over 4 stars on Google blows my mind. Tried all 3 shitty sauces, Turkey, and both moist and lean brisket wow this place sucks. In fairness the onion rings are good skip this p l ace save your money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Misty Hanna
The brisket tacos are the best! My son loves the Mac n cheese too. One of his favorites
Just moved to the area wanted to try some bbq I figured let me give this place a shot big mistake food was terrible fries was soggy Mac and cheese was runny I paid $12 for a half of pound of ribs and I got 2 ribs will never go back there again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Sam Ervin
Went to Killen’s BBQ on a bit of a whim on our last night in Houston, wanting to get some decent Texas bbq before heading back to Australia. We couldn’t have chosen a better place! It was just what we were after - unpretentious and a really low-key vibe, letting the food (let’s face it; the meat) do the talking. Service was great and friendly, even for some fish out of water Aussies. Great spot and can’t recommend highly enough!
When I walked in and said, "I'm from Boston", and the guy behind the counter came back with, "Oh, so you came all this way and didn't bring me a lobster roll?", I knew I was in the right place. 😁😁😁
And while I live in New England, I've been around the country a fair bit, and I've had me some barbecue. From Virginia and Kentucky to the Carolinas and even Florida, I'm always on the lookout for a smoker next to a gas station. But when it comes to Texas, well, you gotta put on your big boy pants.
Chef Ronnie Killen has apparently been cooking all his life, to the point where he's got a whole empire of different restaurants in the Houston area. And so it wouldn't be that surprising to find out that after adding so many locations to his restaurant enough that the quality of the food might start to slide. Nope! That was not my experience at all at The Woodlands location. Every meat I tried was delicious, and the sides were no joke either. I wish I had room for dessert, but who are we kidding? I would just go back and get more BBQ! The standout for me was the pork belly burnt ends, or as I like to call them, meat candy! They were so good, I would just go back and order as many of those ends as they would give me.
Yes, yes, it's Texas, and you know a "better" joint right down the street from this one, but I'm here to say, you better put some respect on Killen's BBQ, because the crew slinging 'Q in The Woodlands are not to be trifled with! They are the real deal!
Food is awful and over priced. How do you screw up a chopped brisket sandwich?! As soon as they pulled out the tray with the pre cubed brisket I knew it was gonna be awful. The sauces on the table were bland. The smoked turkey is some how “too moist” and has a slightly odd texture to it. But the restaurant is nice and clean.
I had the brisket. It was sliced too thick. It definitely lack the flavor that you would want to pay $24 for. It was tender. I had 3 sides and the bacon Brussel sprouts were delicious.
Parking: Dining room is too cold for comfort.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Killen’s BBQ is hands-down one of the best barbecue spots you’ll find, setting the gold standard for Texas-style BBQ. From the moment you walk in, the mouthwatering aroma of smoked meats gets your appetite going, and the casual, welcoming vibe makes it the perfect spot for a hearty meal.
The brisket is the star of the show—tender, perfectly marbled, and packed with smoky flavor. The bark on the outside is a masterpiece in itself. The ribs are another standout, with meat that falls off the bone and a glaze that’s just the right balance of sweet and savory. For sausage lovers, the jalapeño-cheddar sausage is a must-try.
Sides are just as impressive. The mac and cheese is creamy and rich, the coleslaw is crisp and refreshing, and the creamed corn adds a touch of indulgence to the meal. Don’t skip dessert—the banana pudding is the perfect Southern finish.
Service is friendly and efficient, even during busy times, and the portions are generous. While there might be a bit of a wait, it’s worth every minute. Killen’s BBQ isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience that showcases what Texas barbecue is all about.
If you’re a barbecue fan, Killen’s is a bucket-list destination. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Bread Pudding, Banana Pudding
Can’t recommend this place enough. They go above and beyond here. I messed up the time of an online order and they offered to remake everything. Never had anything but a great experience here. Amazing food, amazing service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HOLY CRAP THIS IS GOOD!!! From the turkey to the INSANE broccoli rice casserole ( it has mushrooms…MUSHROOMS!!) SOOO GOOD!
Parking: Lots ‘o parkin. Why aren’t you here yet?!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs
Killem's BBQ has gone downhill! They were the best, and now just OK!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Rib, Pork Ribs
Not the best, but OK. Was a bit cold too, and pricy for the quality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Absolutely the worst BBQ in houston area. Service around equal quality of food, half the sides showed up 10 min later. The fact that they have over 4 stars on Google blows my mind. Tried all 3 shitty sauces, Turkey, and both moist and lean brisket wow this place sucks. In fairness the onion rings are good skip this p l ace save your money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The brisket tacos are the best! My son loves the Mac n cheese too. One of his favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Meat Plate
Terrible bbq for Texas.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
They ran out of almost everything
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Just moved to the area wanted to try some bbq I figured let me give this place a shot big mistake food was terrible fries was soggy Mac and cheese was runny I paid $12 for a half of pound of ribs and I got 2 ribs will never go back there again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Went to Killen’s BBQ on a bit of a whim on our last night in Houston, wanting to get some decent Texas bbq before heading back to Australia. We couldn’t have chosen a better place! It was just what we were after - unpretentious and a really low-key vibe, letting the food (let’s face it; the meat) do the talking.
Service was great and friendly, even for some fish out of water Aussies.
Great spot and can’t recommend highly enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork and Brisket Plate, Rib, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs, Baked Beans
When I walked in and said, "I'm from Boston", and the guy behind the counter came back with, "Oh, so you came all this way and didn't bring me a lobster roll?", I knew I was in the right place. 😁😁😁
And while I live in New England, I've been around the country a fair bit, and I've had me some barbecue. From Virginia and Kentucky to the Carolinas and even Florida, I'm always on the lookout for a smoker next to a gas station. But when it comes to Texas, well, you gotta put on your big boy pants.
Chef Ronnie Killen has apparently been cooking all his life, to the point where he's got a whole empire of different restaurants in the Houston area. And so it wouldn't be that surprising to find out that after adding so many locations to his restaurant enough that the quality of the food might start to slide. Nope! That was not my experience at all at The Woodlands location. Every meat I tried was delicious, and the sides were no joke either. I wish I had room for dessert, but who are we kidding? I would just go back and get more BBQ! The standout for me was the pork belly burnt ends, or as I like to call them, meat candy! They were so good, I would just go back and order as many of those ends as they would give me.
Yes, yes, it's Texas, and you know a "better" joint right down the street from this one, but I'm here to say, you better put some respect on Killen's BBQ, because the crew slinging 'Q in The Woodlands are not to be trifled with! They are the real deal!
Parking: Two kinds of brisket! 🤤🤤🤤
Kid-friendliness: Absolutely
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs
Way too expensive for mediocre BBQ!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food is awful and over priced. How do you screw up a chopped brisket sandwich?! As soon as they pulled out the tray with the pre cubed brisket I knew it was gonna be awful. The sauces on the table were bland. The smoked turkey is some how “too moist” and has a slightly odd texture to it.
But the restaurant is nice and clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
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