The brisket was hands down the star of the meal, it literally melted in my mouth. It was so tender…read moreI could pull it apart with just my fork. Easily some of the best brisket I've ever had. They had run out of beef ribs, so we ended up getting the pork chop instead, and it was really good! The mac and cheese with bacon was rich, cheesy, and delicious. The potato salad was a huge surprise, I'm usually not a potato salad person, but this one was a solid 10/10. The only thing I wouldn't recommend was this French-style side (it looked like a giant turd ). It was a 0/10 for me. I took one bite and couldn't eat the rest. The peach cobbler was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really wow me compared to everything else. Overall, the food was incredible, especially the brisket. I'll definitely be coming back. 10/10, highly recommend!

Finally got to try Pinkerton's! Thankfully we only had to wait 5 minutes to get in. The spread…read moreincluded bbq pork ribs (I got them glazed and they were delicious! Definitely my favorite of their meats), jalapeño cheddar sausage (super juicy), coleslaw, bacon Mac n cheese (creamy and goood), and the meats came with pickled jalapeño, onions, and pickles. We also got the beef ribs, which were good but a bit salty, and a mix of the lean and fatty brisket -I definitely preferred the lean cut since it was already super juicy. The potato salad was hearty and good. Slicing the brisket! The workers were all so friendly!

Amazingggg Service was exceptional…read more Space was clean!!!! I love it !!!! All the love The food was great Fresh and delicious Check em out

This place has a special place in my foodie heart! The interior being a historic convenience store…read moremakes it feel homey and very local. I got here often with my roommate and always have a great time mix and matching any 6 beers into a 6-pack deal. The fatty brisket and sausage is amazing. I love that they offer a variety of menu items now as well. Steak nights, wine nights, and brunch options show how much effort they put in. I wouldn't say the bbq is the best I've ever had in Houston .... BUT still deserves a 5 star review in my book.

I had this at the rodeo after waiting in a super long line for it. Line was long but the service…read morewas quick. It was pretty decent and rodeo priced. I always had it saved on my favorites and kept it because I knew I would want to go to get the real experience of the location. I finally made the trek over to the actual location and they did NOT disappoint. They're not open everyday. I got here and the line was pretty long. The line was long, but they are literally making plates to order and really fast. Impressively fast. The brisket was a little over cooked, but the chopped brisket, ribs , sausage, potato , potato salad and green beans all were fire. Hence the review still getting 5 stars. The ribs were tender. Fell off the bone. Even at the moment I don't know why that potato was so big, but who am I to question such delicious foods. A note for me mainly and anyone else who enjoys sauce get the sauce on the food and some on the side. Or make sure you get extra on the side. In comparison to my meat portion I needed way more sauce. Maybe 2 cups instead of one. I didn't get sauce on my food. The customer service was good, the guys were helpful and made the food so fast. Definitely worth the trek over here. Thank you Triple J

Boudin link was so dry,I asked for mild,it was spicy. The…read morechopped beef was mushy beef sandwich full of bbq. Very shocking due to the line I'm like ok,they're either good or convenient. Or,or people just don't know great bbq! Ambiance,nothing fancy,regular old bbq shack.

Dang. They said it was good. That doesn't do it justice. It is OFF THE DANG CHAIN. Best bbq ever…read more From juicy brisket, pork, turkey and ribs, to sausages with glistening chunks of fresh jalapeño and creamy cheddar cheese. The meat is for real. But. The sides. Oh my goodness-that is far and away the best potato salad I've ever even been in the vicinity of-much less able to pound a spoon into over and over. The tator tot casserole is like a hug from the sweetest granny in the land, and the corn pudding and Mac and cheese are pure fire too. Have to say, not much of a fan of tipping for counter service-but this place DESERVES it. Once you sit down with your fabulous feast-there are the kindest servers bringing you everything you could possibly need-from to-go boxes to drinks to desserts and they are SOOO happy you're in their restaurant-had to pull out some extra cash (I did tip at the cash register) because these dudes deserved more for their genuine hospitality and friendliness. Bar looks legit but it was only 11 so I decided next time I'll do better and grab a drink with dinner. Yes the queue was long at opening but moved quickly and obviously was well worth it. Michelin, Texas Monthly and more are all totally right to make this a must eat destination for HTX

Hands down, the best BBQ I've had in Houston so far…read more Brisket is brisket- you either dry it out or you absolutely nail it. They nailed it. Perfectly juicy, tender, and packed with smoky flavor. But what really puts this place over the top is the tater tot casserole. Great sides can make the meal, and this one absolutely does. It's ridiculously good... like I'd happily eat an entire bowl of just the casserole. We ordered the brisket, pork ribs, beef rib, both sausages, and, of course, a whole lot of tater tot casserole. While you're waiting in line, they hand out samples of the brisket so you can decide whether you want lean or fatty. Fatty all day for me. The beef rib was massive and had an incredible smoky flavor, but low-key, I think the sausages ended up being my favorite meat of the day. They were juicy, flavorful, and didn't get overshadowed by everything else. We got there around 11:00 a.m. on a Saturday and waited about an hour in line. It sounds long, but they make it easy with water and drinks available for purchase while you wait. The staff was friendly the entire time- from the people managing the line to the servers and the bussers making rounds through the dining room. Whatever you do... don't skip the tater tot casserole

On my visit, I didn't order any meat- I ordered the kinoko bowl (variety of veggies over rice)…read more I like how the vinegary veggies contrast with the Korean scallion sauce. The carrots and the bell peppers offer a nice crunch in comparison to the soft mushrooms. I would order it again. They were able to make a rice bowl taste delicious and flavorful without meat, so that tells me their other food items must be delicious. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. You pick up your own drink and utensils.

I was so excited to try the brainchild of Franklin from Franklin's BBQ and the owner of Uchi. We…read moreordered takeout to celebrate my Dad's bday. The good: Flavorful dishes A unique take on the combination of TX bbq and Japanese The bad: Portions are small Prices are fair but a little pricey Will I rerun? Probably not If you decide to try, the burger and corn fritters are a family fave.

Saturday April 4th 2026 my family i spent a night in Houston before traveling back to Cali, we…read moredecided on bbq. We had food door dashed to our hotel. Food was still hot. I ordered the trio combo. Ribs, brisket, and beef sausages along with the two sides dirty rice and mac and cheese. My kids and wife all had different items and they were all good as well. I gotta say, as a smoker/bbq beast myself. This place was on point. Nice portions and great price

I have been to this establishment several times over the past 8 years. They always have great…read morequality barbecue. We ordered brisket and ribs. The ribs literally fell off the bone. I'm on the carnivore diet and requested fattier brisket. It was great! They had a lunch special that included a free loaded baked potato with a three meat plate purchase (I didn't have the sausage so I won't review). The potato looks amazing, I wish I could review on it, but the fact that it came with chopped beef was an appreciated bonus. I love it when the owner of a small business comes out which he did greet us and asked how the food was.

The service was fairly quick, and the overall experience was pleasant. I ordered the baked potato,…read morewhich was huge easily enough for two people to share, and that's exactly what we did. It tasted great, although the topping was a little sweeter than I personally prefer. Even so, it was a satisfying meal, and the generous portion was a nice surprise.

Excellent food. The staff was very helpful and attentive! The Chef came to our table and made sure…read moreeverything was OK. The gumbo was great!! The Cornbread was amazing! Reminds me of growing up in the 90s cornbread. 10/10 I Will definitely be back!!! BYOB was a plus!!

No BBQ plates here. Clean store, Owner taking orders easy…read moreto talk to and friendly. Hopefully he will one day expand, I like the concept or Business model. Smashed Brisket Sandwich, Egg roll, chicken sandwich and fries all good. Love the fact that he is using Beef Tallow. Going full organic would be great. First of many Future visits. It's a good bit of a drive for my home but today well worth the trip. I will be back. Give them a try.

My family and I have visited Truboy BBQ several times now, and every experience has been a…read morepleasure. The restaurant is always clean, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the owner is extremely kind and down to earth. They also have a nice dine-in setup with tables and a lounge area, which makes it comfortable to sit and enjoy your meal. So far, everything we've tried has been delicious--the brisket smash burger , chopped brisket melt, and different bowl variations have all been excellent. Our order has never been wrong, which I really appreciate. Because I'm me lol, I asked, and the owner let me attempt to create something. I tried chopped brisket and cheese on my fries, but something was missing. I think if I paired it with their smash burger sauce and caramelized onions, it would be (I don't even like onions like that, but they were so delicious). We've also tried the BBQ brisket egg rolls and tamales from their frozen section, and those have been just as enjoyable. Overall, it's a great spot with consistently good food and genuinely great service. We'll definitely continue coming back.