Is the barbecue in Houston good or bad? Depends on who you ask, of course. Most people find their favorite barbecue joint, and stick with that, sometimes for their whole lives. For them, it's good barbecue, and that's all that matters. But for those barbecue fans who have tried many different barbecue joints throughout Texas, there is definitely good and bad barbecue. Houston has somewhat of a reputation for bad barbecue. But how can we be sure if we haven't visited every barbecue joint in Houston (defined by inside the beltway)? You never know, you might find the best brisket in Texas in some no-name Houston neighborhood joint. So here's a map of all the barbecue joints in Houston. The task is to visit them all, document, and then make a judgement about whether Houston barbecue is good or bad.I count about 89 BBQ joints inside the beltway. Blue markers are unvisited (since this map was created), red are visited, and purple are closed. You can click on the markers to get more info.


0: Byron's Gourmet Bar-B-Que
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1: Aunt Pookie's Barbeque
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2: Baker's Ribs
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3: Mr C Smoke Q **CLOSED**
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4: BBQ Chop
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5: Beef-n-Bun Bar-b-Que
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6: Beef & Bun Bar-B-Que
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7: Blakes Bar B Q
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8: Blansky's BBQ
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9: Bobbie Q's Rib Shack
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10: Boogie's Chicago Style BBQ
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11: Branding Iron Barbeque Hamburger Shop
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12: Brisket Bar-B-Q
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13: Brothers-In-Law's Bar-B-Que
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14: Brown Sugar's Bar-B-Q
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15: Burns BBQ
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16: Buster's Bar B Que
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17: Central Texas Bar-B-Q
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18: Charlie's Bar-B-Q
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19: Charlie's Bar-B-Q
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20: Demeris Barbecue
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21: Demeris Barbecue
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22: Demeris Bar-B-Q
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23: Dickey's Barbecue Pit
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24: Fainmous BBQ
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25: Feed Lot BBQ
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26: Frontier Barbeque
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27: Gabby's BBQ
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28: Gabby's Barbecue & Catering
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29: Gabby's Ribs & BarB-Q
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30: Gatlin's BBQ & Catering
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31: Goode Company Barbeque
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32: Goode Company Bar-B-Q
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33: Grand Prize Barbeque
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34: Guy's Meat Market
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35: Guy's Meat Market
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36: Harlon's Barbecue House & Catering
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37: Harlon's BBQ
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38: Hickory Pit
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39: Hungry Farmers Barbeque 2
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40: Hungry Farmer Barbeque
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41: Jay's Barbecue **CLOSED**
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42: Junior's Texas Bar B-Q
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43: Larry's Bar-B-Q Hwy 290 Co
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44: Lenox Bar-B-Q
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45: Luling City Market Bar-B-Q
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46: Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q
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47: No Name Bar-B-Q
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48: Old Hickory Inn Barbecue
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49: Otto's Barbecue
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50: Otto's Barbecue
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51: Otto's Barbecue
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52: Papa Joe's BBQ
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53: Pappa's BBQ
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54: Pappas Bar-B-Q: Downtown
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55: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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56: Pappas Bar-B-Q: North
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57: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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58: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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59: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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60: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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61: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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62: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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63: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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64: Pappas Bar-B-Q
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65: Pearl & Johnny B BBQ
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66: Pete's BBQ
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67: Pete's Fine Meats & Deli
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68: Pierson & Co BBQ
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69: Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue
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70: Post Oak Ranch BBQ
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71: R & K Barbecue
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72: Railroad Crossing BBQ
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73: Ray's BBQ Shack
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74: Powell Bar-B-Q
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75: Rudy's Country Store & BBQ
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76: Smokey Joe's
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77: Old Smokey's Bar BQ & Catering
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78: Taste the Difference
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79: Texas Bar-B-Que House
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80: The Brisket House
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81: Thelma Bar B Que
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82: Thomas Bar-B-Q (N Loop)
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83: Thomas Bar-B-Q (Original)
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84: Toni's Cafe
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85: Triple J's Smokehouse
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86: Uncle Ruben's Bar-B-Q
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87: Virgie's BBQ
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88: Hick's Grill & Bar-B-Q
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89: Burns Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Q
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90: Broussard's Links + Ribs BBQ
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91: Big 6 Bar-B-Que
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92: Dave's BBQ Shack
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93: Miles Off the Hook Bar-B-Que
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94: Two Brothers Smokin Oak Kitchen
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95: Stockyard Bar-B-Q
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96: Hungry Farmer BBQ
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97: Old Fashion Bar-B-Que
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98: Kozy Kitchen
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99: Walker's Original BBQ
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0: Byron's Gourmet Bar-B-Que

Mon-Sat 11-7. Closed Sun & Tues.

Byron's Gourmet Bar-B-Q
Take out joint in Acres Homes, run by Byron Johnson, 16 years in business. Low smoke, heavy sauce, chewy brisket and ribs. Pecan and Pin Oak. Some indications that homemade links and boudin are good.

Visits: 1
Last update: 21 June 2011
Style: East Texas
Sauce: On top
Wood: Pecan, Pin oak
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $8.95
Brisket/lb: $9.95

** 2 out of 5 stars.

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1: Aunt Pookie's Barbeque

1450 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston TX 77043
713.722.9993


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2: Baker's Ribs

Sun-Th 11-8; F-Sa 11-9

Baker's Ribs
Chain out of Dallas; brisket was pure roast beef (i.e. not good), sides were average. Ribs were admittedly tasty, maybe even addictive: St. Louis cut, crispy bark, moist inside, pull-off-the-bone with a sweet wet mop. Lacked smoke however.

Visits: 1
Last update: 23 October 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On the side
Wood: Hickory
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $12.45
Brisket/lb: $15.95

2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
Houston Chronicle
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3: Mr C Smoke Q **CLOSED**

aka Bar-B-Que Express, Easy J's Bar-B-Que. **CLOSED**
Closed BBQ joint on West Little York


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5: Beef-n-Bun Bar-b-Que

M-Th 11-9pm; F-Sat 11-10pm

http://beefnbun.com/home/

Beef-n-Bun Bar-B-Que
Unfortunately there's not much good to say about this old-school BBQ joint in far southwest Houston. Neither the ribs for brisket had a trace of smoke. This must be what boiled meat tastes like. Unrendered brisket was trimmed of any remnants of fat. Ribs were big, tender and skunky. I'd give this place a second chance, but I'm pretty sure this is the standard offering.

Visits: 1
Last update: 19 November 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $7.69
Brisket/lb: $9.69

1 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
B4-U-Eat
Yelp

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6: Beef & Bun Bar-B-Que

M-Sat 11-9; Sun 11-7

http://www.beefnbunbbq.com/

Beef & Bun Bar-B-Que
Located in a spiffy strip mall on Long Point, surrounded by taquerias and taco trucks, the sign here says "BAR-B-Q" and that's exactly what you get. Nothing fancy here - big portions of tender ribs and well-rendered brisket with good flavor but light on the smoke.

Visits: 1
Last update: 9 November 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $10.50
Brisket/lb: $10.95

2.5 out of 5 stars.

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8155 Long Point Rd
Houston TX 77055
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7: Blakes Bar B Q


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8: Blansky's BBQ

Th-Sat 11-7pm

http://www.blanskysbbqcatering.com/

Blansky's BBQ
This joint in an obscure residential neighborhood in southern Houston (it's actually in Harris County) produces solid East Texas BBQ three days a week. All meats had excellent smoke; lean brisket was pretty good, peppery sausage excellent, and ribs were some of the best in Houston. Owner on premises and not shy about touting his barbecue.

Visits: 1
Last update: 13 January 2012
Style: East TX
Sauce: Top
Wood: Oak
Smoker: Steel
2 meat plate: $9.50
Brisket/lb: $11.65

3 out of 5 stars.

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3610 Dalstrom St
Houston 77047
713.738.3588


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9: Bobbie Q's Rib Shack


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10: Boogie's Chicago Style BBQ


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11: Branding Iron Barbeque Hamburger Shop


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12: Brisket Bar-B-Q


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13: Brothers-In-Law's Bar-B-Que


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14: Brown Sugar's Bar-B-Q

Houston, TX 77075
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15: Burns BBQ

W 10:30-7; Th-Sat 10:30-7:30

Burns BBQ
Owned by Kathy Braden, daughter of legendary Houston pitmaster Roy Burns, this new location for Burns BBQ offers a spacious and bright update from the old De Priest location. Alas, the last few visits here have yielded woefully undersmoked barbecue. Indeed, there's nary a scent of smoke when you walk in to the place, making you wonder where the meat is being smoked.

Visits: 3
Last update: 8 August 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $9.75
Brisket/lb: $13.70

** 2 out of 5 stars.

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Houston Chronicle/29-95

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16: Buster's Bar B Que


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17: Central Texas Bar-B-Q

M-F 10am-3pm

Central Texas Bar-B-Q
Located in a strip center near Hobby Airport, this place claims to be CTX style barbecue, but it's really just average generic stuff. Open weekdays for lunch only, the service is friendly with a big dining room that's mostly full at peak lunch time. Roast beef-y, dry and unrendered brisket; decent ribs.

Visits: 1
Last update: 12 December 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $11.95
Brisket/lb: $11.95

** 2 out of 5 stars.

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18: Charlie's Bar-B-Q


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19: Charlie's Bar-B-Q


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20: Demeris Barbecue


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21: Demeris Barbecue


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22: Demeris Bar-B-Q

M-Sat 11-8:30

Demeris Bar-B-Q - S. Shepherd
This busy location of the Houston chain puts out mediocre-to-average barbecue with amazing consistency. Brisket is invariably dry with a bitter smokiness; ribs are occasionally edible but a recent trip yielded a skunky flavor.

Visits: 5+
Last update: 13 August 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: Hickory
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $10.25
Brisket/lb: $13.45

** 2 out of 5 stars.

Houston Press
B4-U-Eat
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23: Dickey's Barbecue Pit


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24: Fainmous BBQ

Tu-Th 11-8; Fri-Sat 11-9

Fainmous BBQ
Hidden in a strip center on S. Post Oak, this joint is owned by a Tennessean and the BBQ shows it with a spicy sauce poured over excellent pulled pork. Brisket had a nice fat cap and was well-rendered but minimal smoke. Ribs were fall-off-the-bone but lacked smoke flavor.

Visits: 1
Last update: 1 October 2011
Style: Generic/Memphis
Sauce: On side
Wood: Hickory
Smoker: Steel
2 meat plate: $12.00
Brisket/lb: $12.50

3 out of 5 stars.

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B4-U-Eat
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10400 S Post Oak Rd
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25: Feed Lot BBQ


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26: Frontier Barbeque


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27: Gabby's BBQ


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28: Gabby's Barbecue & Catering


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29: Gabby's Ribs & BarB-Q


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30: Gatlin's BBQ & Catering

Tues-Sat 11-7

Gatlin's BBQ
Family joint owned by Houstonian, Rice grad and former Rice football player Greg Gatlin. The highly regarded BBQ makes up for the occasionally long wait at this tiny and busy BBQ joint. St. Louis style ribs may be the best in Houston; brisket is consistently good: moist and well-rendered though sometimes a bit light on the smoke.

Visits: 5+
Last update: 2 July 2011
Style: Contemporary East TX
Sauce: On the side
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $9.50
Brisket/lb: $13.50

**** 4 out of 5 stars.

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31: Goode Company Barbeque


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32: Goode Company Bar-B-Q

M-Sun 11-10

Goode Company Bar-B-Q - Kirby
Goode Co. BBQ is like a talented but underachieving athlete I want to grab by the shoulders and yell: "Try harder! You can be great!" The ribs and brisket here are strongly infused with the flavor of mesquite (for which I give high marks), but are consistently chewy and dry. Sausage is top notch and the pecan pie, even at $5 a pop, is almost worth the trip alone.

Visits: 5+
Last update: 25 September 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: Mesquite
Smoker: Wood-burning steel rotisserie
2 meat plate: $12.95
Brisket/lb: $15.95

*** 3 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
Houston Press
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33: Grand Prize Barbeque


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34: Guy's Meat Market


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35: Guy's Meat Market

Tue-Sat 9-5:30

Guy's Meat Market
Old-school Houston joint on OST with a big meat counter and a small counter for ordering barbecue. Known for smoked burgers, but I can do that at home. The real barbecue is bad-to-average. Brisket was devoid of any flavor at all (how is that even possible?), ribs were OK, and sausage was good.

Visits: 1
Last update: 2 January 2012
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $9.98
Brisket/lb: $10.98

2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
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36: Harlon's Barbecue House & Catering


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37: Harlon's BBQ


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38: Hickory Pit


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39: Hungry Farmers Barbeque 2


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40: Hungry Farmer Barbeque


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41: Jay's Barbecue **CLOSED**

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42: Junior's Texas Bar B-Q


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43: Larry's Bar-B-Q Hwy 290 Co


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44: Lenox Bar-B-Q

M-F 11-2

Lenox Bar-B-Q
Former dine-in, now take-out only (due to light rail construction) joint in the East End open since 1946. Pecan wood smoke liberally applied to meat in giant, crusty, seasoned "Oyler"steel rotisserie smokers. Outstanding moist brisket. Dry rubbed ribs are tender with a hint of sugar.

Visits: 1
Last update: 17 August 2011
Style: Contemporary East TX
Sauce: On side
Wood: Pecan
Smoker: Steel rotisserie
2 meat plate: $7.70
Brisket/lb: $10.50

**** 4 out of 5 stars.

Houston Chronicle
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45: Luling City Market Bar-B-Q

M-Sa 11-9; Sun 12-7

Luling City Market
Luling City Market offers above average (for Houston), but mostly uninspired, barbecue in the Central Texas style. Famously, this joint is a copy of City Market in Luling, especially the mustard-based sauce. Counter people pull the meat out of steam table and carve it in front of you. Smoke levels are lighter than the real stuff in Central Texas, but it's an option for anyone craving this style.

Visits: 5+
Last update: 19 July 2011
Style: Central TX
Sauce: On the side
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: n/a
Brisket/lb: $13.65

** 2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
Houston Press
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46: Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q

M-Th 11-8; F-Sat 11-9; Sun 11-7

http://www.lyndonspitbarbq.com

Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q
Lyndon's has to be one of Houston's most underachieving BBQ joints. A great building, menu and accoutrements are wasted on bland and undersmoked barbecue. Bonus points, though, for a heavy music rotation of Waylon Jennings, Tanya Tucker and Freddy Fender.

Visits: 2
Last update: 9 July 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On the side
Wood: Hickory
Smoker: Southern Pride
2 meat plate: $10.50
Brisket/lb: $12.95

** 2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
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Full Custom Gospel BBQ
B4-U-Eat
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47: No Name Bar-B-Q


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48: Old Hickory Inn Barbecue


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49: Otto's Barbecue

500 Dallas St
Houston TX 77002


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50: Otto's Barbecue

600 Travis St
Houston TX 77002


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51: Otto's Barbecue

1200 McKinney St
Houston TX 77010


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52: Papa Joe's BBQ


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53: Pappa's BBQ

1100 Smith St
Houston TX 77002


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54: Pappas Bar-B-Q: Downtown


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55: Pappas Bar-B-Q


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56: Pappas Bar-B-Q: North


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57: Pappas Bar-B-Q


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58: Pappas Bar-B-Q


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59: Pappas Bar-B-Q


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60: Pappas Bar-B-Q

9797 Westheimer Rd
Houston TX 77042


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61: Pappas Bar-B-Q

9797 Westheimer Rd
Houston TX 77042


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62: Pappas Bar-B-Q


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63: Pappas Bar-B-Q


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64: Pappas Bar-B-Q


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65: Pearl & Johnny B BBQ

1005 St Emanuel St
Houston TX 77003


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66: Pete's BBQ


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67: Pete's Fine Meats & Deli


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68: Pierson & Co BBQ


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69: Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

1703 Shepherd Dr
Houston TX 77007


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70: Post Oak Ranch BBQ

Mo-Su 10-8

Post Oak Ranch B-B-Q
This old, quirky BBQ joint seems to have been around forever, serving up mostly average BBQ now. Brisket lacked any smoke flavor, but was still strangely edible. Ribs were OK. Paintings of Clint Eastwood and shrines to Dale Earnhardt Jr. compete for wall space with an impressive beer can collection.

Visits: 1
Last update: 1 October 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On side
Wood: Hickory
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $9.25
Brisket/lb: $10.95

2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
B4-U-Eat
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71: R & K Barbecue


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72: Railroad Crossing BBQ

M-Th 11-2; F-Sat 11-8

Railroad Crossing BBQ
A rambling agglomeration of low slung buildings connected to actual train car dining rooms, this BBQ joint in the nether reaches of Hempstead Hwy oozes character but produces average barbecue. A recent change of ownership is obvious from the grand opening banners, but employees still claim the joints been going for 35 years.

Visits: 1
Last update: 9 July 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $7.99
Brisket/lb: n/a

** 2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
B4-U-Eat
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73: Ray's BBQ Shack


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74: Powell Bar-B-Q

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Powell Bar-B-Que, Sunnyside, Houston, TX
An old building in Sunnyside that's had a few different monikers over the years. A classic brick pit raises expectations for the barbecue. Ribs are good, though the brisket was dry and tough. Loose-pack, house made, East Texas sausage good for those who like that style.

Visits: 1
Last update: 24 June 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On the side
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: Horizontal brick
2 meat plate: $11.00
Brisket/lb: $14.00

** 2 out of 5 stars.

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4101 Clover St
Houston, 77051
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75: Rudy's Country Store & BBQ

Sun-Thu 7-10; Fri-Sat 7-10:30

Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q on 290
Barbecue chain that greatly exceeds expectations: lean and moist brisket listed on the menu, cords of post oaks piled outside, big brick pits. Excellent smoke and rendering on the brisket, ribs good, sausage excellent. Tubs of beer packed in ice at the start of the line make waiting to place your order that much easier.

Visits: 2
Last update: 29 June 2011
Style: Central Texas
Sauce: On the side
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: Horizontal brick
2 meat plate: n/a
Brisket/lb: $12.38

**** 4 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
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76: Smokey Joe's


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77: Old Smokey's Bar BQ & Catering

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78: Taste the Difference

2118 Clinton Dr, Galena Park, TX


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79: Texas Bar-B-Que House

M-F 10:30-3pm

Texas Bar-B-Q House
Just east of downtown, in the shadow of the new soccer stadium, this place at least looks the part of an authentic BBQ joint. But a close reading of the sign in front lists "chicken & dumplings" as a specialty - a bad sign indeed. The BBQ on one visit was generally bad - roast beef brisket and skunky ribs soaked in a watery sauce. Nice folks running the place though.

Visits: 1
Last update: 19 October 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $10.95
Brisket/lb: $12.95

2 out of 5 stars.

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80: The Brisket House

Mon-Sat 11-9

http://www.thebriskethouse.com/

The Brisket House
Ambitious joint in a strip mall in Houston's tony Tanglewood neighborhood. Southern pride wood smoker cranks out solid barbecue, but nothing spectacular. Generally undersmoked for my taste. Carving table technique of shearing off the fat cap and dropping in the trash before carving still gives me the willies. Fat is good!

Visits: 3
Last update: 21 June 2011
Style: Contemporary East TX
Sauce: On the side
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: Southern Pride Wood-burning Upright
2 meat plate: $10.00
Brisket/lb: $12.00

*** 3 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
Houston Press
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5775 Woodway Dr
Houston TX 77057
281.888.0331


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81: Thelma Bar B Que


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82: Thomas Bar-B-Q (N Loop)

M-F 10-10; Sa 10:30-10; Su 10:30-9

Thomas Bar-B-Q (North Loop)
Originally owned by the Thomas BBQ family chain; now owned by a Korean family, but no longer related to the North Freeway location. Older spot showing its age. Barbecue is average with unrendered brisket that I'd guess was smoked maybe 4-6 hours. Ribs were decent and very tender.

Visits: 1
Last update: 10 October 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $9.99
Brisket/lb: $12.99

2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
B4-U-Eat
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83: Thomas Bar-B-Q (Original)

Mon-Sun 10:30am-10pm

Thomas Bar-B-Q (Original)
The original location started by Earl Thomas in the '70s, now with new owners since the '90s, and no longer related to the other Thomas Bar-B-Q locations. Counter workers have been there for 20+ years. Clean and tidy joint, if showing its age, with average barbecue - unrendered brisket and mostly chewy St. Louis style ribs, both undersmoked.

Visits: 1
Last update: 11 October 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On top
Wood: ?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $9.49
Brisket/lb: $11.89

2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
B4-U-Eat
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5594 North Fwy
Houston TX 77076
713.697.5033


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84: Toni's Cafe


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85: Triple J's Smokehouse

M-Th 10:30-7:30; F-Sat 11-9

Triple J's Smokehouse
One of the best examples of classic East Texas-style barbecue in Houston. Prodigious, smoky, pull-off-the-bone pork ribs are excellent. Brisket is moister and smokier than most East TX joints. Sides are OK. In business since 1994.

Visits: 1
Last update: 6 August 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On top
Wood: Mesquite/Red oak
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $8.50
Brisket/lb: $11.60

*** 3 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
Houston Chronicle
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86: Uncle Ruben's Bar-B-Q


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87: Virgie's BBQ

W-F 11-6:30; Sat 11-5:30

Virgie's Bar-B-Que
Great barbecue on a remote stretch of Gessner between 290 and I-10. Spare ribs are laden with a beautiful bark and deep smokiness; brisket can be inconsistent, but when it's on, it's some of the best in Houston. Sausage is excellent; sides are mostly meh.

Visits: 3
Last update: 14 July 2011
Style: Contemporary East TX
Sauce: On the side
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $9.99
Brisket/lb: $12.29

**** 4 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
Houston Chronicle
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88: Hick's Grill & Bar-B-Q

M-Th 10:30-6; Fri-Sat 10:30-8

Hick's Bar-B-Q
A literal drive-thru joint, with thick bullet-proof glass separating you from the disembodied voice taking your order. Money and food are exchanged through a bank drawer. The 'cue's not bad: St. Louis cut ribs and brisket are good, sausage is excellent. Ranch-style beans over rice were probably canned but surprisingly good. Not too sweet sauce. When asked what kind of smoker they use, employee responded "liquid." Go figure.

Visits: 1
Last update: 24 June 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On top
Wood: Liquid?
Smoker: ?
2 meat plate: $11.00
Brisket/lb: ?

** 2 out of 5 stars.

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89: Burns Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Q

Daily 6-10

Burns Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Q
Owned by Gary Burns, the son of Houston barbecue patriarch Roy Burns, this restaurant not unexpectedly shares a name with the Burns BBQ on North Shepherd, owned by Roy's daughter. The barbecue here is average to good, with the expected dry-as-a-bone brisket, very good baby back ribs, and great housemade sausage.

Visits: 2
Last update: 7 July 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On top
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: Horizontal steel
2 meat plate: $10.50
Brisket/lb: $13.50

2.5 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
Houston Chronicle/29-95
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6314 Antoine Dr
Houston, 77091
832.767.0342
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90: Broussard's Links + Ribs BBQ

M-Sat 10-8

http://www.broussardsbbq.com

Broussard's Links + Ribs
This is a new Houston outpost of a longtime Beaumont barbecue joint. Pure-play East, TX-style barbecue done well. Intense fragrance of oak when you walk in to the restaurant. Good sign. Good smoke on brisket though a bit dry. Ribs had good smoke too; they were cut in half to make riblets. Classic East TX hot links may be the best in Houston.

Visits: 1
Last update: 3 January 2012
Style: East TX
Sauce: Side
Wood: Red oak
Smoker: Steel upright
2 meat plate: $9.25
Brisket/lb: $11.75

3 out of 5 stars.

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91: Big 6 Bar-B-Que

5006 Bennington St
Houston, TX 77028
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92: Dave's BBQ Shack

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93: Miles Off the Hook Bar-B-Que

Th-Sat 11-9

Miles Off the Hook Bar-B-Que
A classic East Texas-style "shade tree' barbecue joint in the Independence Heights neighborhood of Houston. A small trailer with a steel smoker tacked on to one side, this place puts out better-than-average brisket on a good day, good ribs and excellent housemade hot links. Smoked boudin also worth a try.

Visits: 2
Last update: 17 September 2011
Style: East Texas
Sauce: On top
Wood: Post oak, some mesquite
Smoker: Steel
2 meat plate: $9.00
Brisket/lb: $10.50

2.5 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
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94: Two Brothers Smokin Oak Kitchen

Tu-Sat; Hours seem to vary, call ahead

Two Brothers Smokin Oak Kitchen
This ramshackle trailer in a south side neighborhood serves up classic East TX barbecue. Brisket is heavily smoked but unrendered, really only good for a chopped sandwich. Perhaps due to a high, fast smoke (4 hours)? Ribs are cut in half and maybe thirds, kind of like riblets and are good. Sauce isn't too sweet. Classic East TX style sausage.

Visits: 1
Last update: 30 September 2011
Style: East TX
Sauce: On top
Wood: Post oak
Smoker: Steel
2 meat plate: $12.00
Brisket/lb: $13.00

** 2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
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12803 Hiram Clarke Rd
Houston, 77045
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95: Stockyard Bar-B-Q

Daily 10:30-11pm
http://www.stockyard-bar-b-q.com

Stockyard Bar-B-Q
Brand new joint on the westside, very nice dining room with a legit Oyler smoker. Brisket is heavily trimmed but a few pieces had nice smoke and were moist. Ribs were overcooked on this visit. Sides were excellent. Owner solicited opinions and seemed genuinely committed to great barbecue. Will revisit.

Visits: 1
Last update: 22 October 2011
Style: Generic
Sauce: On side
Wood: Oak and pecan
Smoker: Oyler
2 meat plate: $12.99
Brisket/lb: n/a

2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
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6504 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, 77057
713.782.3500


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96: Hungry Farmer BBQ


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97: Old Fashion Bar-B-Que

11-7 W-Sat (call ahead)

Old Fashion Bar-B-Que
A former BBQ trailer that went permanent with a small take-out joint in the South Park area of Houston. Light smoke in general; brisket was quite good with a nice fat cap and bark, ribs were bad (maybe just a bad day) and sausage (bought) was quite good. Excellent smoky, molasses-based sauce.

Visits: 1
Last update: 13 January 2012
Style: East TX
Sauce: Top
Wood: Oak, hickory, pecan
Smoker: Steel
2 meat plate: $12.00
Brisket/lb: n/a

2 out of 5 stars.

Reviews:
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