Houston/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 19, 2020
4 top spots for barbecue in HoustonTruth BBQ. | Photo: Kevin G./Yelp

Got a hankering for barbecue?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barbecue sources in Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

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1. The Pit Room

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Topping the list is Neartown's The Pit Room, situated at 1201 Richmond Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 1,737 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score barbecue has proved to be a local favorite.

2. Pinkerton's Barbecue

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The Heights's Pinkerton's Barbecue, located at 1504 Airline Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score barbecue and more 4.5 stars out of 676 reviews.

3. Truth BBQ

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Truth BBQ, a Southern spot that offers barbecue and more in Memorial Park, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 298 Yelp reviews. Head over to 110 S. Heights Blvd. to see for yourself.

4. Blood Bros. BBQ

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Check out Blood Bros. BBQ, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score barbecue and more at 5425 Bellaire Blvd.


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