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The barbecue scene in Houston has experienced fast growth in the last few years as is witnessed by the booming popularity of barbecue trailers and popup restaurants. Options range from food trucks with picnic table dining to more high-end establishments. Whether you are looking for the perfect smoked brisket, house made sausage, or pulled pork sandwich, Houston has something to satisfy any barbecue lover.
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Killen's Barbecue, Pearland
The Pit Room, Montrose
Barbecue Inn, Greater Heights
Corkscrew BBQ, Spring
Demeris Barbecue, The Heights
Fainmous BBQ, Katy Norris
Gatlin's BBQ, Greater Heights
Hungry Farmer Bar-B-Q, Southwest Houston
Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q, Northwest Houston
Pinkerton's Barbecue, Heights
Ray's BBQ Shack
Roegels Barbecue Co, Tanglewood
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q
Stockyard Bar BQ, Galleria
The Brisket House, Tanglewood
Triple Js Smokehouse BBQ, Houston Gardens
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