The food here at Killen's is awesome. This is seriously the best BBQ here in the Spring Woodlands area. Oh my goodness the BBQ is awesome here seriously the Turkey is always so juicy and flavorful with the perfect seasoning, the sausage is excellent, I am not a big brisket fan and I had a taste and I was shocked it was the best brisket I've ever had it was super moist. The sides are awesome the Mac & Cheese is super creamy and cheesy, my potato salad is so good and my husband said his baked beans were great. Overall I would highly recommend coming here for your BBQ Fix! read more

Killen's Barbecue - Two Meat BBQ Tray with Mac and Cheese with Baked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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I love Killen's, this is my 4th time in Texas & my 2nd location I have tried! I love that the service here is way faster than the restaurant style. We got the brisket Mac and cheese Beans Beef ribs Cream corn Bread pudding And when in Texas I only drink sweet tea All of it was so good! We came in with 8 of us and there was plenty of seating on a Saturday afternoon, I was not embarrassed with the kids noise, it was perfect! Definitely will be back or try another stand alone restaurant read more

I love BBQ. It has been great to witness how much the BBQ scene in Houston has exploded over the past couple of years. Not only in terms of quantity but also going well beyond traditional BBQ to incorporate the diversity and creativeness that makes our city so special. Killen's BBQ in Pearland is number one for me. It's a lofty honor. I was in The Woodlands and stopped by for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Located close to Cynthia Woods, they have their own parking lot so parking won't be an issue. Like a lot of BBQ joints, you pick out what you want at the counter. My order is usually pretty standard: two meat plate with brisket and pulled pork with mac and cheese and creamed corn. And if I'm feeling fiesty, ribs and bread pudding. All of it is incredible. This time around, I decided to switch things up and get the chicken fried steak special which is served with green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy. While not traditional BBQ, with all of the restaurants in Killen's empire, he has the range. You get a jumbo-sized chicken fried steak which was extra crispy. That's what you want in a CFS. The green beans had bacon bits. Bacon on anything is a plus. And the mashed potatoes were quality too and complimented well by the gravy. I washed it all down with a sweet tea. While the Pearland location is where it's started, it's nice to see that Killen's has expanded from the south side to the north side. read more

Man. This place it delicious! It took me way too long tk try it! I'm all about Corkscrew BBQ, but honestly, Killen's is right up there with Corkscrew. The BBQ is amazing and the sides are great too. Below are the reasons why Killen's will be my new "Go-to" for BBQ- Price- Compared to other BBQ restaurants with the same or comparable quality of BBQ, Killen's seems relatively inexpensive! A two meat plate WITH two sides was $20. That's inexpensive when you're talking about BBQ! Customer Service- Everyone in the restaurant, EVERYONE, was so friendly and kind! I felt welcomed and appreciated as well. Food- The food was EXCELLENT! I ordered moist brisket, macaroni (AMAZING), and green beans that were so fresh that they still had a snap to them when you ate them. We also ordered the banana pudding. It was SO delicious, not overly sweet, and tasted like REAL Bananas, not that bright yellow fake pudding you buy in a box. Atmosphere- The restaurant was clean, had a lot of natural lighting, and a patio with outdoor seating. I'm looking forward to returning! read more

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Stupidly good barbecue. Bears the competition nearby. While I went with the pork ribs, which were just fine, the pulled pork sandwich was delicious. My buddy opted for the GIGANTIC beef ribs, and I'll admit after seeing them, I got a little jealous. Wasn't a fan of two of the three sauces though. Meat could stand on its own. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Gigantic beef ribs and pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Not worth the money or the hype. Corkscrew blows this place out of the water, hands down. The only thing that was impressive was the size of the beef ribs but they were mostly fat. They were great to add to slow cooked beans at home. Everything else was dry and not very flavorful compared other popular places around town. I know Killens has an amazing reputation but maybe this location just doesn't hold up to the original? Place was packed, almost zero parking available. Friendly service. Helped me carry my large order to the car. Food quality alone won't bring me back. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Oh dear hope this is worth it - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Looking for great bbq on a Sunday afternoon and stumbled across Killen's in the Woodlands! I can't say enough about the lean beef, homemade sausage links, flavorful greens and macaroni and cheese! I was intrigued about the dessert menu and had to try the bread pudding...my husband thought it was sitting in ice cream but it was so much more! You gotta try it for yourself!!!! I am certainly a FAN now!!! read more

Woodlands location does not disappoint. Brisket and pulled pork were delicious. Love the cole slaw read more

Not on the same level as the Pearland location concerning food quality & ambience. This Killen's looks like a refurbished Dairy Queen & doesn't carry the same "Texas BBQ" vibe. Also, food quality was way lower -- most of my brisket & sausage was dried out, so I suspect it had been reheated & wasn't fresh. The biggest disappointment was their burnt ends -- they were super chewy, barely warm, & unpleasant tasting. Burnt ends are chewy when they haven't had enough cook time. Staff was nice & friendly & service was fast, but my bbq experience at this Killen's location was severely lacking. Probably wont be back until I hear it has improved. read more

Amazing service and really good quality of BBQ. When we walked in we were automatically greeted and welcomed. It's been a long time since we had Texas BBQ, and Killen's was a wonderful choice to visit. We ordered the 1/2 lb beef brisket with sausage, mac and cheese, collared greens, 1/2 wagyu brisket, and banana pudding. Everything was delicious! read more

Killen's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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I was confused about why it was so empty inside and then I saw the sides on the hot table. They'd been sitting there all day by the look of it. The beans had literally re-dried. Mac and cheese was super bland. They served me the burnt dry end of the brisket. The turkey was slightly better. The best value for money was the tacos, for $15 you got significantly more food than any other plate. Oh and they don't have Diet Coke! read more

Brisket was cold and fatty. Mac'n Cheese was good and hot. Sausage was good and hot. Corn was good. Turkey was average and luke warm. Server guy was great. No ingredients on bbq bottles so didn't bother asking more than if they had onions in sauce ("yes, onion powder"). Hopefully they don't use monosodium glutamate tenderizer? Shouldn't at these prices. Iced tea was good. Got here at 11:30 so figured hit at prime ready time. read more

Killen's Barbecue - No ingredients - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

I am a huge fan of Ronnie Killen's bbq and what he's doing with his barbecue. I've been going to the location in Pearland for many years. I recently found they now have a location close to Conroe. I was able to cater some barbecue over to my clients and they absolutely loved it. I loved it too. When it comes to quality barbecue this is top notch. Food: I got moist brisket which was simply amazing. How do you get to try any of the other meats because all I ordered was the one we played this time. Next time I will try the sausage and ribs. The sides were good as well. If I remember correctly I got beans and potato salad. Or actually no it was macaroni and cheese. That was really good. The good thing about this location is you can get in and out pretty quickly. I didn't notice an extremely long line or anything like that. They also have a drive-through for to go orders. Another Great barbecue restaurant added to our area. Keep up the good work Ronnie read more

Will never come again, food was HORRIBLE, beans cold, potato salad dry, meat not fully cooked, best thing was the drink

We ate here on our first visit to the area. They were out of so many meats and sides. The rub on the beef rib was so salty! The prices were crazy expensive too. One rib was more than $25!! I am used to Lucille's out West where you get 5 of the best beef ribs for only $35. We may try it again as others say this place is good and perhaps we just had an off day. read more

Ordered takeout and picked up in no time. Very affordable for the huge portions across all menu items. Was surprised to find a quart of BBQ sauce along with everything else in the order. Service was fine as everything seemed made to order. read more

It ain't the Pearland location but it's a good smoked meat palace. Brisket was perfect and was signature Killens. Was not able to compare the beef rib on my visit and was regulated to pork. They were big and tender per usual but a little too salty this time around. Sides again had some Pearland consistency awards, the Mac and cheese good, the Brussels sprouts all had the Broadway street magic. However somebody dropped the shaker in the green beans and that was inedible. Overall good experience and is a closer alternative to corkscrew and tejas chocolate. read more

This was the first time trying killens barbecue in the Woodlands. I was a little hesitant because I didn't think it would be as good as the killens in Pearland. The Woodlands location definitely exceeded my expectations. I had the the beef rib plate which came with 2 sides. The beef rib was super moist and melted in my mouth, sooo good! The brussel sprouts and potato salad were good, no complaints. Husband had the 2 meat plate - turkey and brisket with Mac n cheese and cream corn. Never can go wrong with killens brisket also very good and melts in your mouth. Tried the turkey and it was super moist, he really liked it. He got the Mac n cheese which had a nice crunchy topping to it and the cream corn with a hint of spicy. We love killens and so glad this location is now only a 20 minute drive. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

Killen's Barbecue - 2 meat plate- brisket and turkey with Mac n cheese and cream corn for sides. Comes with pickles, onions, jalapeños - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Stopped in due to recommendation from a couple of friends had the chicken fried steak. Very large and tasty. Would recommend to anyone. Next time will try some sausage as it looked very good on the rack. Nice inside eating area and very friendly service. read more

SO GOOD! I had the 2 plate, brisket and pork ribs. All tender. Cooked to perfection. For sides I had the Mac and cheese which was so creamy, the greens were delicious as well, and the coleslaw was perfectly dressed. Everything exceeded my expectations. 3 different choices for sauce. My fave was the sweet. It wasn't too sweet which was nice. The plate was a nice size for 2 people and not feeling super stuffed. read more

Killen's Barbecue - 2 plate with extra side $25. Can feed 2. - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Ordered delivery from here to our hotel while vacationing this past week in the Woodlands area. We had a relatively large order since we wanted to try different menu items. I was certain something would be wrong but not only did this establishment get the order perfect; the food was delivered quickly and tasted great! My oldest son talked about this food the rest of the trip. Definitely something we will get again if we ever get back to this area. Job well done Killen's team! read more

Good bbq. But this is the second time in a month I e been there and it seems as if their ac just doesn't work any more, it's hot in there and unfortunately just doesn't look clean. read more

I'm very upset because I love Killen's BBQ from a food standpoint. They have some of the best BBQ in Houston. However, running out of food an hour and a half before closing on a Saturday, and then use Valentine's Day (4 days before I was there) as an excuse is ridiculous. I think this location ships in the food from a main location. This location is in an old fast food restaurant so I doubt they smoke anything here. The attitude of the employees was abysmal to say the least, and they literally offered me nothing but excuses. They were even completely out of sides too! Unacceptable! read more

Love their baked potatoes! They're huge, overflowing with toppings and meat. They offer a bucket of fried chicken that comes with biscuits and sides that is also pretty tasty. read more

Hubby wanted some good barbecue for dinner but we didn't feel like driving into the city. We came here because it was near home. You can either dine in person or call in your order. They have a pickup window as well. We decided to dine in. We were actually pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious and flavorful. The price point was kind of on the high end but what isn't these days. The portions are large. We could've easily ordered the three meat dinner and purchased additional sides to save money but we didn't. Hubby had the one meat dinner with two sides. I had the 2 meat dinner that came with 2 sides. We both got fountain drinks and a slice of pecan pie. The total was approximately $63. I feel the pie was a bit overpriced but it was good. We should have asked them to warm it up for us. The brisket has a very good bark with plenty of flavor. Very tender and minimal fat. The turkey was juicy but could have had a bit more seasoning. The pork ribs were tender with good flavor. read more

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So glad Killen's decided to bring their barbecue to The Woodlands! I was craving BEEF ribs, which is hard to find around here, and Killen's kills it! The beef ribs were sooooo tender and delicious! My sister enjoyed her pulled pork sandwich, my niece loved her beef ribs, as well, and my friend raved about the chicken. The area of opportunity we agreed on is in seasoning... we needed to add salt to most of our sides. We tried the greens, Mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, corn, and the ginormous onion rings. After adding salt, the sides were really good. The bread pudding was outstanding! Service was very friendly. We'll definitely be back! read more

Just opened up. Brisket similar to their popup across the street at their steakhouse. Ok but not a lot of flavor- needed the sauce. If possible slice it thinner. Pork ribs definitely better than average. Flavorful and falling off the bone. Pricing in low $20's/lb. Small line at 11.15a on a Sunday morning. Very friendly service. Specials looked good. Dine-in had tables well-spaced. No drive through yet but online ordering coming soon. Will try again particularly the Specials. We prefer True Texas BBQ on 1488 near Honda-Egypt but this could be a closer go to. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Cafeteria style line - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

I'm a fan! I visited Texas for the 1st time and this place was recommended by a local friend of mine. BBQ is great. The bfatty brisket was very ery juicy and it's delicious on its own! What I also loved about this place is the yummy side dishes! Mac & cheese, collard greens and the creamy broccoli rich with cheese. I can't wait to eat here again when I got to Texas! read more

Always simply fantastic! Meaty, juicy ribs, great brisket, and southern style sides!

Got food from the drive through, ordered the beef rib potatoes and slaw the only thing good was the potatoes. For the price I paid the food was unsatisfactory the one beef rib I got was burnt and hardly any meat on it, the slaw was bitter. Service was fair he seemed a little bothered . Definitely will not go back to eat anything else. read more

If I could give a lower rating I would!!! This place is very unprofessional with all there works wearing head phones. Definitely not paying attention to customers!!! The food is terrible compared their sister location in cypress!! Their customers service is the worst!! I'd recommend you eat at other locations because this one is unacceptable! Everything about this locations is terrible including the food!! Go to the cypress location!!! read more

We've been to Killen's in the The Woodlands a few times, so time to write a review. Yesterday I had the brisket plate and she had a chopped beef sandwich. Absent the impressive bark on the brisket, I could cut it with a fork, it was great. The leaner cuts they used on her sandwich were just right too, not too greasy. The collard greens were the best I've ever had, so good that she ate half my side, and she never eats greens. We got there around 11:15 and there was no line, no line at 11:45 either. We are truly blessed to have such great BBQ right here at home, no drive, no lines, no weird fusion nonsense going on, just great BBQ. Oh, and buckets of fried chicken for $20 too. read more

Killen's Barbecue - God's brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Ordered here for the first time, brisket was wonderful- ribs.....so-so, Cole straw very vinegary. Baked beans ok. Not sure I'll be back

This was a great dining experience, the food was exceptional, the wait staff was beyond helpful ( Chris and Shorty) did a amazing job making my birthday and fathers day dinner perfection. They recommended certain dishes, so good. They brought out drinks and condiments so fast. Made sure that all the food was fresh and hot , cleaned table and area fast so we could do cake and presents without having food everywhere. The whole atmosphere was great. I cant rave about the food enough.. it was perfect read more

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Scheduled pre-order online and prepaid. The only way to pick up is to go through the drive-thru. I called and asked if I could come in and get it and they said no you have to go through the drive-thru. When you go inside, you are told you have to go through drive-thru also. Waited 25 minutes to get order after scheduled time to pick it up. Pickles and jalapenos were missing, though rest of order was correct. Food was really good. Staff were very nice and helpful. A to-go pickup area inside the drive-thru door would be a good idea to add-really need a better solution please. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Pork rib and lean brisket. Tasty! - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Yelp asks, would you recommend this place? The answer, YASSSSS! I don't know if it is or is not the "best" barbecue in The Woodlands, but I've not found any better. The staff was friendly and attentive, the place clean and bright and, well THE REASON for coming - the barbecue -- was great! I had brisket, pork ribs and pulled pork - sides were the Collard Greens and Cream Corn. My only regret was that my stomach was not big enough to fit all this deliciousness in! The Coffee sauce sounded a little different; and it was, but in a GOOD way. The Tangy and Sweet sauces were also great - I could not decide which one I liked the most and so used all three on each of the meats. I am sitting here now looking at desserts. I don't know if this is a "sign" but I just noticed Banana Pudding is listed twice. Next time I guess I will need to "save" some room. read more

Sooo I decided to pause my vegetarian lifestyle when my family and I stopped in at Killen's Barbecue. Everyone ordered barbecue brisket and ribs, but what had me was the wagyu brisket. I've never seen, smelled, or tasted and food as good as Killen's wagyu brisket. I regret nothing. The Mac and cheese and banana pudding were TOO good. Highly recommend this spot as a lunch/dinner spot !! read more

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While this may not be great, A-level barbecue, it's solid and dependable. Old trusty Woodlands 'cue with mediocre ambiance will still do the trick, should you have a barbecue craving and you're not needing something from one of the area greats, a la Corkscrew Barbecue. The turkey is lean and moist, with a satisfying smoked taste. Pork ribs are one of their best items and the meat falls easily off of the bone. The mixed (fatty and lean) brisket is pleasing, and I've been pleased with everything from the pulled pork to the sausage. But what sets Killen's apart is that it seems to be one of a handful of brick and mortar barbecue joints within 15 square miles that offers beef ribs. Theirs won't keep you up at night pining for it, but it's decent. If it's not sold out, which I've encountered at times. Caveat emptor, though: I noticed while eating here that as I waited seemingly forever to get my meal at the counter, people just kept filing in and out, grabbing their to-go orders. They must know the drill: people ordering to-go here get services FAR sooner than those eating in. read more

Overall an ok barbecue joint. The meat is solid but it's the sides that really make this place good. The Collard Greens are amazing and the Mac and Cheese is to die for. Service was good and they have a multitude of drink options. I recommend the lemonade mixed with the sweet tea. The sauces they offer were not good. They were very watery. read more

Best BBQ I've ever had. Highly recommend. Everything was Super, great service as well read more

Killen's Barbecue - Sausage - 1/2 Pound Beef Rib - 1Pounds Pork Ribs - 1 Pound Brisket -Baked Beans - Single Cole Slaw - Collard Greens - Single - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas