Seriously the best BBQ I've ever had. We arrived on a Thursday at 7pm and it was really busy. There was a line and almost every table was taken. This is cafeteria style with you ordering and your order is sliced and plated right in front of you. We went around the corner to the bar area and sat inside. That was really nice since the main restaurant was packed. We got 2 of the 2 meat and 2 side plates. I got the turkey and jalapeño cheddar sausage with Mac n cheese and potato salad. Everything was delicious. The turkey was so moist and tender. The sausage was Smokey and spicy. The Mac n cheese was super cheesy and the potato salad had a lot of flavor. The BBQ sauce provided was too spicy for me, but that didn't matter. My husband got the brisket and pulled pork with green beans and the elote. The brisket was super tender and flavorful. The pulled pork was Smokey and tender. The elote was really good. I didn't care for the green beans, but my husband liked them. Really enjoyed this spot. Would absolutely come back if we are ever in the area. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Brisket, pulled pork, elote, and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place was PACKED (and it's a small establishment) right when they opened. I'd heard really good things about this place and unfortunately, I was not impressed. My experience here is why I tend to not frequent BBQ places, I hate being disappointed. The barbecue sauce (the signature and regular) were not good at all. Neither tasted like BBQ sauce. One tasted like tomato sauce with seasoning and the other tasted like a vinegary Tabasco sauce. The brisket was okay, nothing super impressive but no complaints. The queso might have been the most egregious issue (after the BBQ sauce) imagine paying $11 for tasteless, unimpressive, liquid cheese. Nothing in it but cheese and prayers. Adding the brisket (1/4lb for ~$9) along with a variety of other seasonings, made it okay. Ironically, reheating it after a few hours made it actually taste a bit better (enough to justify the price? Absolutely not). The mac and cheese was equally tasteless. One thing I think the Pit Room does EXCEPTIONALLY well is making pickles! These were delicious, seriously I'd go back just for the pickles (only the pickles). read more

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Check the hours as it's open earlier. Best breakfast tacos ever. What a value. We ordered two per person but most of us were full after just one each. Eggs cooked perfectly. Banana pudding pie was yummy and not too sweet. Staff is so friendly and cordial. Indoor seating with powerful ac. Lots of fresh veggies and pickled options. Some parking in front. We drove out and saw a Jack in the box nearby and shook our heads that people who don't know are eating there instead of here. Knowledge is power. My only regret is that they don't have this in LA. Will definitely be back to try other menu options. read more

We traveled from Dallas to Houston for the first time and decided to try The Pit Room BBQ because of its excellent reviews. Since we're big fans of Texas BBQ, we were excited to have dinner there and expected a great experience. The atmosphere was what you'd expect from a traditional Texas BBQ restaurant. However, there were quite a few flies around, and we had to constantly keep them away from our food, which made the dining experience less enjoyable. Unfortunately, the food was a huge disappointment. The brisket was extremely dry and lacked the juicy, tender texture that good Texas brisket should have. The pork ribs were also underwhelming--they mostly tasted like black pepper, with very little smoky or savory flavor coming through. We've eaten at many BBQ restaurants, including Hutchins BBQ in the Dallas area, and we've never had brisket and ribs this disappointing. I rarely leave one-star reviews, especially based on the food alone, but this meal was honestly one of the worst BBQ experiences I've had. The only positive part of our visit was that the service was fine--the staff was polite and the food came out promptly. Based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend this place, especially considering its reputation and high ratings. We left wondering how it earned such glowing reviews. read more

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Overall, an okay BBQ restaurant. If you are used to trying good BBQ like on the Texas Monthly list, then you probably won't be impressed. I tried a little bit of everything, and the meat was honestly pretty underwhelming. I will say the price was decent, and I didn't have to wait very long on a Saturday. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - platter - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I only tried one brisket taco so this is a limited review. The brisket flavor was great but the tortilla was very, very greasy throughout - too much lard in the mix I believe. I'll give it another try sometime. I threw in an extra star because my selection was so narrow. read more

Delicious barbecue! We went on a weekday for lunch and there was a short line, but it moved quickly and was not too bad. Between two people, we shared: - Three meat "dinner": We chose the brisket, pork ribs, and pork sausage. All three were excellent, but the brisket was my favorite. It was very tender without being overly fatty. The plate also came with two sides. We picked the coleslaw and mac and cheese. Both were good, but I wish I had gotten the green beans after seeing them at other tables! - Beef rib: You have to order at least one pound since the ribs are quite large. This was also delicious and definitely worth trying. Overall, a fantastic barbecue spot. I would happily come back for the brisket, beef rib, and to try some of the other items. If possible, go early or on a weekday to avoid the longer lines! read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Three item combo (brisket, pork rib, pork sausage), beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Staff was friendly, food was pretty good and overall the place has a cozy vibe. Inside there isn't a ton of seating but they do also have a bar area outside with more indoor/outdoor seating. Overall the food was good, chicken was a little dry but the brisket and elote were very good. I enjoyed the condiment bar having pickled onions ,jalapeños and more toppings. read more

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Came here with a group of friends and decided to share the platter meal. The service was exceptionally quick, as the way to order food was a counter setup. The meats were packed with flavor, and anything with a bone was incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone. Some of the meats had a smoky flavor that added an extra dimension to the taste. The sides were equally delicious, particularly the mac and cheese. However, there were a few areas where the experience could have been improved. The tables could have been a bit larger to accommodate our group comfortably. And the interior of the restaurant could have been designed with a more barbecue-themed ambiance to enhance the overall dining experience. read more

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Establishment is spacious and clean. Staff is professional and personable. Ordered the brisket sandwich and beef rib, everything is absolutely excellent, and they make their sausages in house. TLDR: Excellent service, excellent food, excellent establishment, great value. Would recommend! read more

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WOW WOW WOWW the food here was so delicious. I was in town visiting a friend and this is where they recommended. We did take-out so I can't speak to the experience of eating in house, but it looked there were several seating options both indoor and outside. My wife and I shared a 3 meat dinner which comes with 2 sides. We ordered brisket, pork ribs, and turkey with potato salad and charred green beans. We also ordered an additional jalapeno cheddar sausage. Everything was so so delicious. Everything was very fresh and still hot when we got home after about a 15 minute drive. We tried the house sauce and the house mustard, both of which were delicious. The staff were kind and worked quickly. There was a line when we arrived but it moved quickly as well and luckily they had a tent outside to provide some shade in the heat for this midwest girlie who is not used to that heat in May!!! Overall would totally come back here and recommend to anyone in the area looking for good BBQ. We chose this over long long lines at Truth and honestly, I think it was the better option to make. read more

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Super friendly staff. They make you feel very welcomed and seem to love their jobs. I appreciate this because it makes one feel at home. There's plenty of seating inside, out on the patio and the bar next door. The food is excellent and they serve my favorite, beef rib. Not all Texas BBQ places offer beef rib so this was a nice treat! We ordered beef rib, pork rib, beef brisket and pull pork. The beef rib and brisket were the favorites. Juicy and falling off the bone. Sides we had were Mac & Cheese (a definite favorite), beans, and elote. Definitely a great place when looking for Texas BBQ in Houston. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Brisket is to die for. Also highly recommend the pork jalapeño cheese sausage. The elote cups were amazing. I didn't expect it to be as spicy as it was and wished I got two servings. Mac and cheese was meh, too watery for my liking. There as a line at 3:30 pm on a Saturday but it moved on fairly quickly. Limited indoor seating. read more

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My uber driver told me I chose well for my Houston bbq experience when I was heading to the restaurant, and I did indeed have a delicious meal. Got the one meat lunch platter which came with two sides. I chose the brisket, mac n cheese, and cole slaw. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the bbq sauce was one of the best I've had. The sides were just ok, and I wouldn't recommend the mac n cheese (too meh). I liked the pickle station they had. Counter service with tables both inside and outside. All the employees were quick but friendly. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Brisket lunch platter - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm not a fan of barbecue unless it's good barbecue. Passed all the time and had been wanting to try . Uh perfection at its finest. Small place that's the only down side but there's seating outside.The food was amazing great. Worth it. Staff is courteous and pleasant. It really was so good. I had the chopped beef sauce on the side Mac& cheese and potato salad. Uh so good. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Chopped Beef Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hey y'all, I was so excited to try this barbecue place because I've been in Houston for three years and I have yet to eat barbecue. Coming from Chicago I just knew it was gonna be a tough call. Y'all know I give 100% true reviews. The food was definitely a 4 out of 10. The sausage was not good at all. The brisket was tasty. It just wasn't as tender. The rib was probably the best thing it didn't have too much flavor, but it was yummy. The macaroni was definitely a three out of 10 and the beans were also about a five out of 10. There really was no flavor to the meats. I'm a heavy cooker and I also love to barbecue, but I barely could taste the smoky flavor. We ended up not eating everything because it honestly wasn't that great however, my favorite thing was probably the rib in the brisket. I really was expecting this to be really good, but after conversing w/ a couple of other people, I heard that this is more like a Houstonian place. The service was great in the ambience was also great. They have a bar next-door that you can sit down grab your drink and go back and sit. Overall, I had fun in the experience, but I definitely are gonna have to give this a two out of five. Oh, and the barbecue sauce I'm gonna have to say no read more

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Wanted Texan bbq one more time before flying back home and heard this place was good. Walked in and their was a long line that never actually went down the whole time we were there. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Also a full bar outside. I picked the 2 near combo and chose brisket, pork ribs with macaroni and cheese and green beans. They also ask if you want a piece of white bread. Then there is a little bar that you could grab some different type of veggies stuff and few other sauces which I grabbed pickled onions. Everything was cooked good! The macaroni was a bit too watery for my liking but still good. Enjoyed the food overall. read more

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First time trying the pit room. We were four and we each tried something different. We tried the brisket, sausage and ribs. For sides we tried the Mac and cheese, elote, potato salad and charro beans. We liked it so much that we ordered a catering package for my son's grad party. It was reasonably priced and came with everything you needed, meats, sides, condiments, bread and utensils, def worth it. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Indoor dining area is small, but they have a big outside sitting area if you don't mind the heat. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Two meat meal with Mac and cheese and charro beans - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just an absolute perfect example of neighborhood Texas BBQ. All the feelings. I felt like I was in a barn with AC. Place was packed (on a MON). Food was great with a Tex-Mex tang. First class all around... read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - There is beef sausage hiding under the bread! - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

For the amount of food that you get and the wait of the line, this place is well worth it. For 1 pound of meat with the dinner platter, and multiple sides, it only came out around $27. This is such a steal in comparison to some of the other big barbecue names in the area. The line itself also only took maybe an hour to get through. And again, at peak times, in comparison a lot of similar areas probably take more than two. Overall, though I think that the brisket wasn't as well made has some of the other barbecue places, but the sides were delicious. I had the mac & cheese and the green beans, and they were super flavorful and a good balance to the rest of the meal. For my meats, I got the brisket and the short rib. They were pretty standard. I think they would impress a non-Texan, but for me, knowing how brisket can taste, it wasn't as flavorful or tender. The structure of the restaurant is very do it yourself as well. Each meal also comes with a slice of bread, and there's an area in the middle of the restaurant where you can self serve sides. They have various pickled vegetables. Service was fast for the most part, when you got to the front of the line. The style is you tell the butcher how much you want, he weighs it and passes you down the line to get your sides. Inside only had around 20 people worth of seating. But the outside had a bunch of tables, which are open if it's not too cold to sit. I also know on certain days this restaurant also host trivia and opens its outdoor seating. Parking may be tight as the lot only has around 10 spaces. Street parking may be necessary in the nearby neighborhood. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

BANGING BRISKET!!!! Friends hosted a rehearsal dinner here and OH MY. This is legit the best brisket I've ever put in my mouth! The crust was the best I've had and it made every piece taste like a burnt end (they were good too). Green beans were a tad spicy but paired well and mellowed by the potato salad. Everything was delicious! And the service was top notch. Every person we encountered was efficient and kind. Princess was FUN and so helpful. It's an open air, covered seating arrangement that is airy and comfortable. It is reminiscent of a back yard pit. Overall one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. Thank you Pit Crew! You are amazing! read more

Always on the quest to find good go to BBQ joints in Houston and I found The Pit BBQ on Richmond to add to my list. Upon arriving, the line was wrapped around the building which is a good indicator of something must be good inside to draw them in and I found out what it was. First, the service was first class. all the attendants were busy helping customers and helping with setup for new customers. Secondly, the brisket and turkey were the stars for me. The fat on the brisket was good to perfection and the smoked turkey was not only seasoned well, but it was extremely juicy and tender. Currently in my top 3. read more

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Breakfast tacos were soooo good. We tried the chorizo, jalapeno cheddar sausage, potato, and brisket tacos - omg they were all soooo good! Order ahead, bring to enjoy at a nearby coffee shop, and be happy eating some real good breakfast tacos. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I decided to try this interesting Texas BBQ joint while traveling on business. Despite a short wait in line, I enjoyed the two meat dinner consisting of brisket and pulled pork, with sides of Mac and cheese and Cole slaw. I added a delicious banana pudding desert and a nice, cold Shinerbock. Very ample outside seating and nicely decorated and pleasant ambiance. The service was excellent and I recommend this great BBQ restaurant if you're in the Houston area. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Two meat dinner with pulled pork, brisket, Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, banana pudding, and Shinerbock beer. - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

My wife, daughter, son-in-law, and I were staying near the Rice campus on a Saturday in early May, waiting for graduation ceremonies later that day. My wife and I had had a great experience at the Pit Room previously, so brought the rest of my family here to experience. I found the food to continue to be really good, especially the fatty brisket. Stopped by around 11 am, and there was still parking in the dedicated surface lot next to the building. The smell of bbq wasn't as prevalent as last time. Once walking in, you stand in line to first order your meat...which is immediately sliced in front of you. You then move further along to ask for your sides, including as many slices of plain white bread as you want. My daughter treated us this time, so didn't record prices, but thought it was reasonable. I liked the sliced brisket a lot, along with the side of elote corn and mac n cheese. The free toppings bar had the various pickled vegetables that really cut through the fattiness of the meat. Drinks were all self serve, with a water station and soda fountain. Probably ordered a bit less than expected for 4 people, but was happy that there were no left overs, and left not completely stuffed, since we had a long day ahead of us. By the time we left a little after noon, there was both a wait for tables and parking. We had come at the right time. read more

Really good bbq- brisket was made very well. Place was small, but food was pretty fantastic. I liked the elote choice. Self service for food and drinks , clean up was fast by staff to make room read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Brisket and pork rib - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Michelin Guide-recognized, and we only waited about 30 minutes on a Sunday at lunchtime, which felt pretty reasonable. The meat was incredibly tender with that classic slow-smoked texture that just melts apart. The chicken taco ended up being a pleasant surprise -- roasted garlic, melted cheese, and pickled onions all worked really well together without feeling overdone. It was simple, balanced, and just really satisfying. This was the BBQ we packed up to take on the plane ride home, and I'm glad we saved it for last. The spot itself was laid-back, with a big patio out back that made it easy to relax and hang out. This was the Texas BBQ I'd been hoping to find, and honestly, I'm still thinking about it two months later. read more

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I came from out of town with a list of places to eat all the way from Houston to Galveston, and this was an "afterthought" quick breakfast spot before I headed to Houston Space Center. This was the best meal I had my entire weekend! The place had ample parking. There was a solid staff cleaning, and the place was spotless. The front desk staff was helpful and patient with newbies, recommending menu items and accompaniments from the bar nearby. I had the chorizo breakfast taco and the pulled pork hash taco - I was delighted to find out that "hash" meant a delicious hash brown inside the taco. The egg was creamy and perfect inside a taco, the cheese was good, the meat was amazing. I don't think it's possible for me to be happier with roughly $9 in breakfast food. I will make it a point, even if it's not on my way, to visit Pit Room every time I'm in the Houston area going forward. It is a destination restaurant, in my opinion! read more

We came for dinner, and this was just amazing. It wasn't too hard to find seating, even though there was a line out the door. Everyone working there was super friendly, and ordering went super smoothly. We ordered the brisket with a couple of sausages and the beef rib. The brisket had really great flavor, nice smoke and seasoning, but I did think it was a bit on the drier side, but still flavored great. The sausages were very good. All this being said, the highlight of the meal was definitely the beef rib. We got the last one of the day, so it was a sign. This absolute dinosaur bone was one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was super tender and just melts in your mouth. If you get the chance to try it, I couldn't recommend this enough. My only comment is about their coffee bourbon BBQ sauce, I just want to have a talk with whoever came up with it... I would definitely recommend this place, especially if you can get your hands on a beef rib. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Brisket, sausages, beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

We ordered briskets and beef ribs. The beef ribs were definitely the best in town. Just make sure to make it in time before they sell out the beef ribs. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - We ordered brisket & beef ribs and definitely the ribs were the best in town. - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

A true place i bring friends and family all the time to show them the real texas bbq! Food is 10/10, smokey and flavorful yet not too salty, everytime I come. Service is fast and efficient, so you gotta make up your mind before your turn. They got a huge menu but I would recommend getting the meat by pound so you can make your own sandwhich with the complimentary buns, and you can always take home the leftover meat and make more food at home like I made brisket fried rice it was so bomb. Something about overnight bbq just have more depth in flavors. This is their original location in Houston, tight seatings but cozy. Vibe is always crowded no matter what day and time you go, they don't have not many big tables for big families, I would suggest take out. Small parking lot too but they have street parking. The sausages are ok, just peppery and not much seasoning, but I highly recommend the rib and brisket. Meat falls off the rib bone easily, and briskets are evenly fatty and lean. Definitely pair with their pickled sides, it's a balance of flavors every bite! read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here on a Thursday around 11:15AM and there were only 5 parties ahead of us. You order your item in the front, cafeteria style, and find your own seating. We were sort of confused on what to order but decided to get a bit of everything. We got the pork ribs, brisket, chicken taco, coleslaw, and elote. The pork ribs were perfect as the meat fell off the bone easily. It was also a tad saltier than what I was used to. The briskets were good but I felt like the meat wasn't as juicy without the fat. There were sauces you can use with the meat and I admit the bourbon coffee BBQ was my least favorite because it was too strong and sort of ruined the BBQ flavor. The chicken taco was also good but not the best. I wish they added some texture or something in it aside from just chicken and cheese. The coleslaw was delicious. It was fresh and wasn't too overwhelming with the mayo. The elote was honestly my favorite. It had the right amount of sauce, cheese, and crunchiness. Overall, I thought this place was good but I wouldn't say it was the best BBQ spot I've been to in Texas. There was a table in the restaurant that would drip water from the air conditioner vents. I didn't sit there but it was sort of unappetizing seeing the possibility of dripping into people's food. I felt like they could've had better seating arrangement knowing this was an issue. Small parking lot at the side of the restaurant. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I got the brisket and some sausages. Brisket were okay, nothing impressive. I thought they were on the drier side. The sausages were good. The sides bar was cool. Staff was friendly and cleared out tables quickly. This place has a good amount of parking and a lot of outdoor space. The inside is smaller. read more

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So good! I'm usually hesitant about BBQ restaurants because I only eat chicken and turkey but they had plenty of VIABLE options for me. We ordered family style and they provided recommendations for what to get to accommodate everyone. We got there just in time - there was only one table sat when we arrived. By the time we ordered and sat down, the line was out the door! There was soooo much food. And it was delicious. Bad idea for a lunch break during a conference, because I definitely needed a nap afterwards, but I have no regrets. Can't wait to go back wearing stretchy pants instead of business clothes! read more

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The Pit Room is one of my trusted Houston picks when I have friends visiting and want to show them real Texas barbecue. I took an out of town friend tonight and needed somewhere that still had great food later in the evening. The Pit Room delivered exactly what I hoped for. We ordered brisket, ribs, and sausage and everything came out hot, tender, and full of flavor. The standout moment came when my friend took a bite of the brisket and said, "I have never liked brisket before." That pretty much summed up the whole meal. The smoke, the seasoning, and the texture were spot on and the sides were just as good. The staff was friendly, the pace was quick, and the outdoor space made it easy to hang out and enjoy the food without feeling rushed. After all these years in Houston, The Pit Room is still one of my favorite places to introduce someone to Texas barbecue. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Three meat plate plus taco - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a decent bbq spot to try especially if you want to be outdoors and watch sports. This has an attached bar to sit and eat and relax during the more favorable weather says. The wait to order wasn't too long and the staff was very nice. The atmosphere is like a sports bar. I ordered the brisket which was decent but a tad bit dry. The bark was good but the meat itself wasn't so moist. The pork ribs were a disappointment. It was not tender not fall off the bone texture. The carmelization was good but the meat was kinda subpar. The charro beans were good and elote was ok. The venison garlic and pepper sausage was excellent with good smoky flavoring! Overall I like this place but I find places like Pinkerton to be more consistent. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Beef brisket, pork ribs, venison garlic and pepper sausage, charro beans and elote - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was A+! The line is long, but it goes by quickly. The ambience is very Houston like very country. Good place to get good barbecue. read more

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We read the reviews and figured we should try what looked like the best BBQ in town, only to have the worst experience of our trip. There's a sign that directs patrons to park in the lot across the street--which is where many, if not most, park. When we came out we discovered our vehicle along with several other customer's vehicles had been broken into and valuables stolen. We went back to tell the restaurant and a couple workers came over to check on their own cars. A worker said this happens daily so I frustratingly asked him "Why do you direct people to park here?" I know this is a question for the management instead: Why do you tell your customers to park in the lot across the street with your sign when break-ins happen regularly there? If your lot can't support for customer base--maybe hire security? The Waygu beef ribs were good, but we will not be coming back here. read more

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great food!!! its awesome service is amazing staff is kind and attentive I would recommend checking them out vibes are positive love it setting is awesome support em read more

Determined to not leave Texas without a good bbq meal, a group of us ended up picking up a large order on a whim for an airport gate "picnic". We called in our order 30 minutes prior to arrival a which ended up being a great idea since this place was pretty crowded with what I assume is the lunch rush. We ordered 3 lbs of brisket (2lb flat, 1 lb point), 2 beef ribs, all 3 sausages (beef, venison, jalapeño/cheese), elote and Mac and cheese. We had forgotten about the TSA liquid policy so unfortunately, the absolute jug (quart) of bbq sauce they generously included ended up being confiscated in security. The brisket was extremely tender and more than passed the pull/gravity test. But the absolute winner (best bite in bbq in my opinion) was the beef rib. The bark was extremely flavorful and the meat succulent/rich. The Mac and cheese perfectly balanced the scale with its heavy carb and cheese content. I was hoping for better on the sausages, but they weren't all that much to write home about unfortunately. Neither great nor horrible. Overall, a great meal that attracted both envy and judgement at the Hobby airport terminal. Wouldn't hesitate to do it again! read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas