Top-Rated Barbecue Restaurants in Houston, According to Yelp

(Stacker) — Barbecue, also known as BBQ, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people around the world; its smell, an essential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slowly cooking and smoking the meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the ribs and brisket we’re probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, indigenous to the Caribbean. In the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the southern United States, mainly using pork. The Tainos did not use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food on a raised wooden rack was called barbacoa.

Over time, techniques and flavors have evolved due to colonization, globalization and technological advancements. Today, barbecue has become a popular food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City and Texas BBQ. Memphis is famous for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in a vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry rubbed meats and Texas for grilled brisket.

Regardless of the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you’re specifically looking for the best places to enjoy flavorful and mouth-watering delights, Stacker has compiled a list of the top-rated barbecue restaurants in Houston using Yelp data. Rankings take into account the average rating and the number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite place made the list.

#25. BORI

– Rating: 4.5/5 (504 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 1453 Witte Rd Houston, Texas 77080
– Categories: Korean, Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#24. Triple J Smoker

– Rating: 4.5/5 (415 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 6715 Homestead Rd Houston, Texas 77028
– Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Burgers
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#23. Holy Smoke and Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
– Address: Houston, Texas 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, 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, Texas 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, Texas 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, Texas 77004
– Categories: Vegan, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#17. Henderson and Kane

– Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 715 Henderson St Houston, Texas 77007
– Categories: Grocery, Barbecue, Coffee & Tea
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#16. Big Bertha BBQ

– Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
– Address: 12512 FM Rd 529 Houston, Texas 77041
– Categories: Barbecues
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#15. ReMo’s Café

– 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 cooking cabin

– Rating: 4.5/5 (620 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4015 Washington Ave Houston, Texas 77007
– Categories: Chicken, 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, Smoker
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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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#ten. 610 Smokehouse

– Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
– Address: 10425 Hillcroft Houston, Texas 77096
– Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Smokehouse
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#9. Heffernan BBQ

– Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
– Address: 8925 Hwy 6 N Houston, Texas 77095
– Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#8. Breast and 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: Barbecues
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#6. The Pobre

– Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
– Address: 3118 Harrisburg Blvd Houston, Texas 77003
– Categories: Food Trucks, Tex-Mex, Barbecue
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#5. Two Brothers Smoked 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, Texas 77007
– Categories: Barbecue, Smoker, 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: Barbecues
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#2. Monarque 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, Texas 77065
– Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
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