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Pinkerton's Barbecue

Pinkerton's Barbecue

BBQ Joint$$$$
Houston
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    Scott S.
    "Big beef plate ribs, lean brisket, glazed pork ribs are fantastic."(5 Tips)
    Howard L.
    "Glazed pork ribs, sausage, and the brisket are all top notch."(17 Tips)
    Rebecca M.
    "Get there early for the beef rib! Love the jalapeño cheese rice too."(2 Tips)
    Mr. Ibeabuchi
    "Best beef ribs and beef briskets"(3 Tips)
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  • Cary Michael C.
    Cary Michael CoxApril 24, 2017
    Best Beef Rib - Even Better Than Killen's - Eat Here Fast Before Everyone Discovers This Place - Brisket is Tops Too! Super Nice Guys That Run It! Cary Michael Cox
    Upvoted Mar 22
  • Scott S.
    Scott S.January 16, 2017
    One of Houston's newest and best BBQ places. Full bar. Big beef plate ribs, lean brisket, glazed pork ribs are fantastic. Get the jalapeno cheese rice and coleslaw sides. Banana cake for dessert!
  • Kathrineheart icon on user image
    KathrineFebruary 4, 2018
    The barbecue is on point! We love the brisket & sausage. Also, on Thursdays they have $1 beers.
    Upvoted Mar 24
  • Howard L.heart icon on user image
    Howard LMarch 26, 2021
    Glazed pork ribs, sausage, and the brisket are all top notch. Jalapeño cheddar rice and potato salad also excellent. One of our top BBQ places in Texas. And $1 Lone Star tallboys on Thursdays!
  • Ben T.
    Ben ThomaSeptember 23, 2018
    Loved their pork ribs the best. Mac and cheese was on point. Brisket and pulled pork were both solid. Sausage was okay. Expect rosemary in everything—interesting, but a bit much to put in everything.
  • Jakeline C.heart icon on user image
    Jakeline ChagasFebruary 11, 2018
    Good ambiant, great food and friendly people. I loves it.. We loved the brisket, sausage, potato salad, cole slaw and beans... 😍
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MazzaMay 13, 2019
    Get there early for the beef rib! Love the jalapeño cheese rice too.
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica Sellers1 week ago
    The meat was perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. I also tried their ribs, which were delicious. I could tell that the meat was smoked for hours, resulting in a rich and smoky flavor.
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    EdJuly 23, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The pork glazed ribs are phenomenal! This place is tops for bbq. The brisket is just perfect.
  • Jason M.heart icon on user image
    Jason MaJanuary 5, 2019
    Amazing meats -- moist brisket was top-notch, and the ribs are not to be missed, either. Save room for the cheesy rice!
  • Ryan H.heart icon on user image
    Ryan HandrahanJune 23, 2017
    Bomb glazed ribs and the people running the restaurant are the nicest I've ever met.
  • Addisonheart icon on user image
    AddisonSeptember 7, 2021
    Probably was the best bbq I have ever or will ever have. Period!
  • Michael B.heart icon on user image
    Michael BellAugust 26, 2017
    A Houston top 5 for sure. Good ambiance, great BBQ, better than usual sides, friendly folks, nightmarish parking.
  • Sophia R.heart icon on user image
    Sophia RicardJuly 28, 2018
    The pulled pork sandwich and the brisket are amazing. This is, hands down, the best barbeque ever!!
  • Mr. Ibeabuchi
    Best beef ribs and beef briskets that I ever had with the sauce to top it off.
  • Morris F.heart icon on user image
    Morris FuentesJuly 28, 2017
    Love the brisket! Tried their jambalaya on this visit and it was really good
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GraciaAugust 26, 2018
    The brisket is so good. Mac and cheese has bacon in it if you’re into that sort of thing.
  • Ersin S.heart icon on user image
    Ersin SezmisDecember 14, 2017
    One of the best barbecue place in Houston! You must try!
  • Topher J.heart icon on user image
    Topher JamesJune 9, 2022
    Brisket is insane, pork ribs and pulled pork. Coleslaw and potato salad
  • Victor B.heart icon on user image
    Victor BarbosaSeptember 27, 2022
    Amazing Texas barbecue! Super Recomended!
  • Peter K.heart icon on user image
    Peter KimOctober 14, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    brisket & ribs (beef & pork) are amazing
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris LermaFebruary 3, 2017
    Glazed pork ribs are a most. Can't go wrong here. It is easy to over order.
  • Tanner M.heart icon on user image
    Tanner MardisJuly 30, 2020
    Some of the darn best brisket in HTX!
  • Joey J.heart icon on user image
    Joey JApril 15, 2018
    Glazed pork ribs and moist brisket 🤤
  • Mauricio C.heart icon on user image
    Mauricio CarcanoJuly 9, 2022
    Everything
  • Zach R.heart icon on user image
    Zach ReigleSeptember 24, 2018
    Glazed pork ribs FTW.
  • Ben T.
    Ben ThomaJune 5, 2017
    Top 50: Texas Monthly Best BBQ Issue
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff BSeptember 10, 2019
    Worth the time in line
  • Alessandro N.heart icon on user image
    Alessandro NaninAugust 13, 2019
    I loved the ribs!!!
  • Wes G.heart icon on user image
    Wes GambleOctober 13, 2017
    Food was delicious
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan MagnuszewskiApril 24, 2017
    Ribs, brisket, beans
  • Sergio E.heart icon on user image
    Sergio EspinosaAugust 10, 2018
    Muy buen ambiente y rica comida, los sandwich de brisket, deliciosos
  • Carlos L.heart icon on user image
    Carlos LorenzoSeptember 12, 2021
    Todo está buenísimo
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