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Pinkerton's Barbecue
BBQ Joint$$$$
Houston
"Big beef plate ribs, lean brisket, glazed pork ribs are fantastic."(5 Tips)
"Glazed pork ribs, sausage, and the brisket are all top notch."(17 Tips)
"Get there early for the beef rib! Love the jalapeño cheese rice too."(2 Tips)
"Best beef ribs and beef briskets"(3 Tips)
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- potato salad
- cole slaw
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Cary Michael CoxApril 24, 2017Best Beef Rib - Even Better Than Killen's - Eat Here Fast Before Everyone Discovers This Place - Brisket is Tops Too! Super Nice Guys That Run It! Cary Michael CoxUpvoted Dec 28, 2024- Scott S.January 16, 2017One 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!
KathrineFebruary 4, 2018The barbecue is on point! We love the brisket & sausage. Also, on Thursdays they have $1 beers.- Howard LMarch 26, 2021Glazed pork ribs, sausage, and the brisket are all top notch. Jalapeño cheddar rice and potato salad also excellent. One of our top BBQ places in Texas. And $1 Lone Star tallboys on Thursdays!
- Ben ThomaSeptember 23, 2018Loved their pork ribs the best. Mac and cheese was on point. Brisket and pulled pork were both solid. Sausage was okay. Expect rosemary in everything—interesting, but a bit much to put in everything.
Jakeline ChagasFebruary 11, 2018Good ambiant, great food and friendly people. I loves it.. We loved the brisket, sausage, potato salad, cole slaw and beans... 😍
Jessica SellersApril 17, 2024The meat was perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. I also tried their ribs, which were delicious. I could tell that the meat was smoked for hours, resulting in a rich and smoky flavor.
The pork glazed ribs are phenomenal! This place is tops for bbq. The brisket is just perfect.
Jason MaJanuary 5, 2019Amazing meats -- moist brisket was top-notch, and the ribs are not to be missed, either. Save room for the cheesy rice!
Ryan HandrahanJune 23, 2017Bomb glazed ribs and the people running the restaurant are the nicest I've ever met.
Michael BellAugust 26, 2017A Houston top 5 for sure. Good ambiance, great BBQ, better than usual sides, friendly folks, nightmarish parking.- Mr. IbeabuchiMarch 24, 2024Best beef ribs and beef briskets that I ever had with the sauce to top it off.
Sophia RicardJuly 28, 2018The pulled pork sandwich and the brisket are amazing. This is, hands down, the best barbeque ever!!
Morris FuentesJuly 28, 2017Love the brisket! Tried their jambalaya on this visit and it was really good- David GraciaAugust 26, 2018The brisket is so good. Mac and cheese has bacon in it if you’re into that sort of thing.
Chris LermaFebruary 3, 2017Glazed pork ribs are a most. Can't go wrong here. It is easy to over order.
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(713) 802-2000
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