Quick Summary: 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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1. Killen's Barbecue, Pearland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Killen's Barbecue, Pearland | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
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2. The Pit Room, Montrose ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Pit Room, Montrose | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© The Pit Room

3. Barbecue Inn, Greater Heights

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Barbecue Inn, Greater Heights | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
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4. Corkscrew BBQ, Spring

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Corkscrew BBQ, Spring | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Corkscrew BBQ

5. Demeris Barbecue, The Heights

Category: Food & Drink
Demeris Barbecue, The Heights | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Demeris Barbecue

6. Fainmous BBQ, Katy Norris

Category: Food & Drink
Fainmous BBQ, Katy Norris | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Fainmous BBQ

7. Gatlin's BBQ, Greater Heights

Category: Food & Drink
Gatlin's BBQ, Greater Heights | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Gatlin's BBQ

8. Hungry Farmer Bar-B-Q, Southwest Houston

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Hungry Farmer Bar-B-Q, Southwest Houston | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Hungry Farmer Bar-B-Q

9. Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q, Northwest Houston

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Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q, Northwest Houston | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q

10. Pinkerton's Barbecue, Heights

Category: Food & Drink
Pinkerton's Barbecue, Heights | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Pinkerton's Barbecue

11. Ray's BBQ Shack

Category: Food & Drink
Ray's BBQ Shack | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Ray's BBQ Shack

12. Roegels Barbecue Co, Tanglewood

Category: Food & Drink
Roegels Barbecue Co, Tanglewood | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Roegels Barbecue Co

13. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

Category: Food & Drink
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

14. Stockyard Bar BQ, Galleria

Category: Food & Drink
Stockyard Bar BQ, Galleria | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Stockyard Bar BQ

15. The Brisket House, Tanglewood

The Brisket House, Tanglewood | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© The Brisket House

16. Triple Js Smokehouse BBQ, Houston Gardens

Category: Activities
Triple Js Smokehouse BBQ, Houston Gardens | Unique Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, Texas
© Triple Js Smokehouse BBQ

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