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Best of Houston BBQ
Corkscrew BBQ is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

1. Corkscrew BBQ

8.9
26608 Keith Street, Spring, TX
BBQ Joint · 65 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Brisket is king here, followed closely by pork spareribs. Big beef plate ribs are available on Saturdays, and are excellent!

Tejas Chocolate Craftory is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

2. Tejas Chocolate Craftory

8.4
200 N. Elm Street (Commerce St), Tomball, TX
Chocolate Store · 9 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Brisket, ribs, turkey and burnt ends are impeccable. Every one of the sides too. Don't skip the carrot souffle!

Killen's Barbecue is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

3. Killen's Barbecue

8.8
3613 Broadway St, Pearland, TX
BBQ Joint · 114 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Excellence in BBQ and sides. Brisket, ribs and pulled pork are exceptional. Creamed corn, baked beans, and bread pudding for dessert are a must!

The Pit Room is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

4. The Pit Room

9.1
1201 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 48 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Brisket and ribs, plus 3 types of sausage made fresh daily are the go-to meats. Every single thing is house-made, including the desserts.

Roegels Barbecue Co. is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

5. Roegels Barbecue Co.

8.3
2223 S Voss Rd, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Fantastic brisket and pork ribs. Highly recommend the smoked pork belly Wednesday special, and the smoked brisket pastrami reuben special on Thursdays.

Pappa Charlies Barbecue is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

6. Pappa Charlies Barbecue

2012 Rusk St (St. Emanuel St.), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 8 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Some of the best BBQ inside the Loop! Fantastic brisket, pork spareribs, burnt ends, sausage and smoked turkey. Mac & cheese side may be the best in town. Good selection of local craft beers on tap.

Gatlin's BBQ is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

7. Gatlin's BBQ

8.3
3510 Ella Blvd (Judiway), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 31 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Best thing to know is that this is one of the few quality BBQ options in Houston for the dinner hour. Ribs and moist brisket are king here. Dirty rice as one of your sides is a must.

Pinkerton's Barbecue is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

8. Pinkerton's Barbecue

9.4
1504 Airline Dr (W Patton St), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 33 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: 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!

Brooks Place BBQ is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

9. Brooks Place BBQ

8.1
18020 FM 529 Rd, Cypress, TX
BBQ Joint · 15 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Really enjoy the brisket and pork spareribs here. Ever-changing options for creative side dishes are solid. Recommend the smoked oxtails if he has them on special.

The Brisket House is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

10. The Brisket House

8.0
5775 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 34 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Go for the three-meat Brisket House Special, with brisket, ribs and sausage!

Ray's BBQ is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

11. Ray's BBQ

Old Spanish Trl (Calhoun), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 29 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Smoky pork ribs and brisket are good here. Fried corn on the cob is a unique and tasty side.

SouthernQ BBQ & Catering is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

12. SouthernQ BBQ & Catering

8.0
16540 Kuykendahl Rd Bldg F (Colwell), Houston, TX
Restaurant · Pondero · 5 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Some of the best BBQ on Houston's north side. Brisket, ribs, sausage and boudin, and homemade desserts are not to be missed.

Jackson Street BBQ is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

13. Jackson Street BBQ

8.4
209 Jackson St, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 15 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Sampler platter is good way to try a little bit of everything, and it's a great value. Brisket burnt ends on a hefty housemade jalapeno cheddar biscuit is also a great choice.

Tin Roof BBQ is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

14. Tin Roof BBQ

8.7
18919 Town Center Blvd, Atascocita, TX
BBQ Joint · 40 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Good family-friendly place east of Humble. Extensive menu of BBQ and comfort food. Great burgers and chicken-fried steak too. Favorite side is their broccoli cheese rice casserole.

Pappas Bar-B-Q is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

15. Pappas Bar-B-Q

8.2
1217 Pierce St (at San Jacinto St.), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 51 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: My favorite dish here is their brisket cheese fries, with fresh-cut fries, board-chopped brisket, queso, and topped with house-made pico de gallo and sliced jalapenos.

Pizzitola's BBQ is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

16. Pizzitola's BBQ

7.3
1703 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 27 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Don't skip the spareribs here, or the homemade coconut cake if they're not already sold out!

Burns Orginal BBQ Est. 1973 is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

17. Burns Orginal BBQ Est. 1973

8.4
8307 De Priest St, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · Acres Home · 22 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Probably the best chopped brisket sandwich in Houston is available here.

El Burro & The Bull is one of Best of Houston BBQ.

18. El Burro & The Bull

7.7
1010 Prairie (Main), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Houston · 3 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott S.: Brisket and homemade sausage are tops here. Both the brisket and the pulled pork taco combos are an excellent value. Brunch service on Saturday & Sunday. Get the smoky pozole if it's available!