Best Texas Smoked Brisket in Houston, TX

Slow-smoked beef brisket seasoned with salt and pepper, a cornerstone of Texas barbecue.

Truth BBQ

Heights
4.7 / 5

The brisket is life-changing; the bark is perfectly peppery and the fat is rendered to a buttery consistency.

Local LegendInstagrammableTexas Monthly Top 50
10Flavor
7Value
9Vibe

Pinkerton's Barbecue

Greater Heights
4.6 / 5

The fatty brisket is a masterclass in Texas BBQ. It melts in your mouth with a heavy hit of post oak smoke.

ClassicVibrant AtmosphereLocal Legend
9.5Flavor
7.5Value
10Vibe

The Pit Room

Montrose
4.6 / 5

The most consistent brisket in the city. The peppery rub is aggressive in the best way possible.

Local FavoriteConsistentClassic
9.2Flavor
8Value
8.5Vibe

Blood Bros. BBQ

Bellaire
4.5 / 5

They respect the tradition of the smoke while bringing incredible Asian-inspired flavors to the table.

Hidden GemCreativeFusion
9.3Flavor
8.5Value
8Vibe
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