Saigon Smoke

1724 Airline Dr, Houston
(713) 359-8428

Recent Reviews

Emmanuel Calderon

New items or experimental items don't disappoint. Never disappointed with original menu items.

David C.

The food here is so good! I was walking in the neighborhood with my girlfriend and we smelled the smoke coming from the grill. Got a brisket banh mi and while we waited he let us try the pork ribs which he had just finished. The meat was falling off the bone and the smoke flavor and sauce were so good. The brisket banh mi was so flavorful, perfect balance of fresh ingredients and smoke from the meat. This is a special place, I highly recommend it!

Brittany Garza

The food was delicious! I came craving a banh mi sandwich and they had run out so Daniel recommended the sliders which were delicious! He so kindly gave me a sample of the ribs which were very tasty but not a lot of meat on the bone. It was a sample though so very possible if you buy ribs there will be more.5 stars for the kind and friendly owner, delicious food, good prices and wonderful spicy dragon sauce.4 stars for it taking a while and being out of banh mi! Also I love Hawaiian bread and would love to see any of these local heights vendors utilized for the freshly baked goods!

Jorge C.

Excellent! I was surprised! The slice beef sand out of this world. Don't let the truck fool you the gastronomic level compete on any arena. I fully recommend

Brit G

The food was delicious! I came craving a banh mi sandwich and they had run out so Daniel recommended the sliders which were delicious! He so kindly gave me a sample of the ribs which were very tasty but not a lot of meat on the bone. It was a sample though so very possible if you buy ribs there will be more.

Daniel W.

Oh hell yes! I got a rib here that had to be sliced up like a mini brisket. So tender. Pulled pork bahn mi was excellent. They were sold out of brisket. I love the heck out of this little place. I'm torn about it because I want the owner and pit master Daniel to do well but I want the crowds to stay away...So, maybe don't go. Stay away.

Sally L.

I was so excited about this place and it's really close to my house I accidentally saw there truck and the light on last night on Tuesday when someone had told me that they're only open Wednesday through Saturday I pulled in and got their ribs absolutely delicious the potato salad was delicious Daniel the owner was spectacular we're going back tonight to get brisket and other things it was so good I also I'm so picky about my barbecue and this was phenomenal 20 thousand stars couldn't do it justice it was that good

Nancy C.

Amazing concept and delicious food. I would come here much more if it were closer to my house!

Paula T.

If you're looking for banh mi or bbq in the Heights, this is the place to go! My bf and I shared a 2 meat plate + 2 sides and a pork Banh mi, and were very pleased! The ribs fall off the bone, and the brisket was so moist, but not too fatty like most places. It came with a homemade normal and spicy bbq sauce which were delicious! As for the banh mi - bomb butter spread, crispy bread and soft in the inside, and the meat was so flavorful! My bf wanted to order seconds! Definitely recommend and coming back soon!

Andy P.

Great smoked meats! Seriously!!! Slow cooked tender to the bone! Hole in the wall spot.

Hugo Lara

WENT TO EAT THERE YESTERDAY BBQ SANDWICH IS REALLY GOOD. RIBS ARE AWSOME. GREAT SAUCE. GREAT SERVICE VERY FRIENDLY. WILL GO EAT THERE AGAIN.

Ryan P.

There is a new food truck on Airline, just south of Cavalcade, in the parking lot. They're serving traditional wood-smoked BBQ, mixed with Vietnamese flavors. Think "Beef Short Rib Banh Mi". It's absolutely awesome and all of the sauces, pickled veggies, etc are 100% hand made. They are open limited hours, which are accurate on Yelp. The owner is clearly in startup mode. I suspect he has to camp out in his car overnight to oversee smoking for service the next days I've eaten there two days in a row and don't regret it. Go check it out! More food options means a better neighborhood.

Lesley C.

Delicious! I tried the brisket, ribs, smoked Mac n cheese, beans, rib eye bahn mi (probably my favorite) and pork bahn mi. They were out of the rice bowls and chicken. Nice group of guys and reasonable prices.

Joey Z.

Hole in the wall food truck!! Sooo good!! Got the chicken with rice and it was amazing.

Vy N.

The brisket was BOMB.COM. Excellent flavor, so moist, and sooo delicious. I would say this was as good as, if not better than, Corkscrew BBQ. Highly recommend.

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