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The deer heads on the walls outnumber the menu items, which is saying something at this Houston BBQ shop where the beef rib routinely sells out before noon. Pitmaster Grant Pinkerton earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a spot on Texas Monthly's 50 Best list, and Bill Gates has reportedly made the pilgrimage. You queue past the slicing station, grab a tray, and try not to overthink it. The smoked bread pudding is not a joke.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Texas Monthly The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
- Houston Chronicle Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants
- Houstonia The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston
One number, weighted & current 84
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Beef rib
“Everyone starts with the hulking beef rib, which often sells out before midday”
Michelin Guide -
Brisket
“Pinkerton promises excellent brisket and fall-off-the-bone glazed pork ribs”
Houstonia -
St. Louis-style ribs
“Not to be outdone are the brilliantly tender St. Louis-style ribs, which are glazed to order in a sweet sauce made with dehydrated vegetables.”
Michelin Guide -
Duck and sausage jambalaya
“Diners shouldn’t sleep on sides like the duck and sausage jambalaya and the bread pudding, which, of course, is smoked.”
Houstonia
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