Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Houston, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Houston using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#25. BORI
- Rating: 4.5/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1453 Witte Rd Houston, TX 77080
- Categories: Korean, Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#24. Triple J's Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6715 Homestead Rd Houston, TX 77028
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Burgers
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#23. Holy Smoke and Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: Houston, TX 77041
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#22. Aloha Hawaiian BBQ Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2616 Blodgett St Houston, TX 77004
- Categories: Comfort Food, Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#21. Nguyen Ngoc
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14015 Bammel N Houston Rd Ste A Houston, TX 77014
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Barbecue
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#20. Reza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5714 Hilcroft Ave Houston, TX 77036
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Barbecue
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#19. Khan BBQ & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17001 W Little York Rd Houston, TX 77084
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani, Barbecue
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#18. Houston Sauce Pit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4819 Almeda Rd Houston, TX 77004
- Categories: Vegan, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#17. Henderson & Kane
- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 Henderson St Houston, TX 77007
- Categories: Grocery, Barbecue, Coffee & Tea
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#16. Big Bertha Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 12512 FM Rd 529 Houston, TX 77041
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. ReMo's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 8420 S Sam Houston Pkwy W Ste 260 Houston, TX 77085
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Seafood
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#14. Iza Robata•Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 15556 Cutten Rd Suite500 Houston, TX 77070
- Categories: Ramen, Barbecue, Bubble Tea
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#13. The Cookshack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (620 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4015 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77007
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Barbecue, Salad
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#12. Hoot's Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7648 Canal St Ste B Houston, TX 77012
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#11. Aloha Hawaiian BBQ Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 12254 Farm to Market 1960 Rd Houston, TX 77065
- Categories: Hawaiian, Fast Food, Barbecue
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#10. 610 Smokehouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 10425 Hillcroft Houston, TX 77096
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Smokehouse
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#9. Heffernan BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 8925 Hwy 6 N Houston, TX 77095
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#8. Brisket & Rice
- Rating: 5.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13111 Fm 529 Rd Houston, TX 77041
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
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#7. Guillory's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 11851 Bissonett Houston, TX 77099
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. El Pobre
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3118 Harrisburg Blvd Houston, TX 77003
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tex-Mex, Barbecue
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#5. Two Brothers Smokin Oak Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4101 W Bellfort St Houston, TX 77025
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#4. Truboy BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Houston, TX 77007
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Halal
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#3. Flossie's BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5310 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Houston, TX 77015
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Monarch Bar and lounge
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 14129 Memorial Dr Suit E Houston, TX 77079
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
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#1. Tortilleria La Bendicion
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 11155 Huffmeister Rd Houston, TX 77065
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
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