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Killen's Barbecue

3.4 (190 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Carolina S.

Not sure why this place has bad reviews, but this is the second time we've been here and I loved it both times. We ordered pulled pork, sausage, brisket, coleslaw and Mac and cheese. All the meats were juicy and flavorful! The Mac and cheese was incredible! None of us liked the coleslaw Great place for BBQ

Brisket nacho's for to go!!!
Brittany H.

Walked over from the boutique behind, while waiting for my items to be purchased. Stop in and grab a brisket nachos. Which was delicious. I ordered to go and I will definitely get this again. The chips were hot and crispy. Nice warm cheese with extra lean brisket with the topping on the side was a hit!

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Shanika H.

Killen's Barbecue is easily some of the best BBQ I've had in Houston! The brisket was incredibly moist -- the melt-in-your-mouth kind that makes you stop mid-conversation just to appreciate it. Everything was flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. The vibes and ambiance were great too -- relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what you want from a Texas BBQ spot. The servers were a bit preoccupied chatting among themselves at times, but they still made sure we had everything we needed, so no complaints there. If you're looking for top-tier barbecue in Houston, Killen's definitely delivers. I'll be back!

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Shannyn Q.

I'm a sucker for BBQ and Killen's has done it again! I've tried their Pearland location and to be honest, it's a bit better than this Cypress one. BUT that doesn't meant this Cypress location doesn't deserve 5 stars! The brisket was so moist and tender, the pork belly burnt ends were sweet yet soft, and don't even get me started on the creamed corn! I'm highly lactose intolerant but I get the creamed corn all the time! The service was phenomenal! There was one lady who constantly kept checking on us. Everyone was pleasant and hospitable. The location itself is so close to many stores, the outlet mall included, so it's nice to be able to hang out there after a long day of shopping! It was clean, spacious, and a good time.

Large Brisket Nachos
Thien T.

Lunch today was great! They have a wide selection of meat including chicken, brisket, and pork. Today we ordered the Fried Chicken platter that comes with 2 sides. The chicken portion was large and can easily be shared with another person. This does take 10-15 mins to fry so there is a wait. It was a little greasy but it was really fresh out of the fryer. Brisket nachos was huge and definitely everything was shareable. Smoked bbq chicken platter was another huge portion and should be shared as well. Everything was fresh and delicious. It wasn't too crowded and wasn't noisy at all. Great family place for lunch or dinner. Everything was reasonably priced. Fried chicken platter was $22, Smoked chicken platter was $19 and Brisket Nachos was $13.

Frankie H.

I'm giving 3 star because the service was very well. We got a nice greeting and help with placing the order. Also, everything was clean inside. They have booths and tables on one side and bar with high tables that's a nice set up. Now on to the food. I got worked ribs, mac and cheese and collared greens. The ribs were way less than I expected. The rub is a very untasteful flavor. Once I took the first bit and didn't like the rub flavor, I actually just rubbed it off and ate the rib. The Mac and cheese is ok, it's a bit juicy and the collard greens has too much of a vinegar taste. I tasted the coffee bbq sauce and it's actually good, it doesn't have a heavy deep coffee taste. My friend goes to the location in Pearland often and I tried this location since I was in this area that day. I guess there is a difference with the taste of food. I will try the one in Pearland to know the difference.

Single meat plate with moist brisket cream corn and green beans.
William B.

The moist brisket was really good and I enjoyed sampling the three different types of barbecue sauce. Surprisingly the coffee barbecue sauce was our favorite. All of them were good but the coffee barbecue sauce was the best. Friendly polite service at the restaurant. It was kind of surprising that there were not many people in the restaurant for lunch but perhaps due to the price not as many people are going.$23 for a single meat plate and iced tea was a little steep but it's good food. The atmosphere is Texan but not over the top just minorly Texan, so this really isn't a tourist location rather a place for regular people in Texas without going to over the top in decoration.

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Macey M.

Ambiance: Classic "rustic meets modern" bbq eatery with bar area, cafeteria style ordering line, & multiple booths/tables. Perfect spot for grabbing lunch or enjoying a family meal. Fun aesthetic decor throughout, like the butcher knife door handles. There is a drive through line available. I loved the coffee bbq sauce! IMO pretty expensive ($16 for a bbq sandwich!) that said- the brisket was phenomenal and there was plenty for leftovers. Clean and fast service for lunch. Multiple people at the bar during the day - this could be a great spot to go solo and enjoy new company if you're on a lunch break or out alone. Plenty of parking onsite. I don't normally "crave" bbq, however I have been craving their brisket sandwich ever since eating here - I think Killen's is "Killen" it!

Tri D.

After reading most of the reviews for this spot, I was a bit iffy about coming here but since I loved the Killens in Pearland I definitely wanted to give it a chance. Unfortunately this location came up short in terms of quality on the food. This is my second time here and both times it's just been above okay. The first time I ordered their pork ribs and I thought it was just okay. It didn't fall off the bone and was tough. The rub wasn't that flavorful as well. The 2nd time around I ordered their moist brisket, Mac and cheese & collard greens. The brisket was above average. The bark was good but wasn't seasoned that well. I will say that the brisket was tendered. Smoke rings were also visible. The Mac and cheese was decent, it was creamy but a little too watery for me. The collard greens were edible but had too much vinegar on it. I got to try their tangy BBQ sauce but it didn't help out the brisket because it was too vinegary and sweet for my liking. Overall, the food was about a 2.5/5 but I'll bump it to a 3 because the service was exceptional. The place was clean and had a good amount of seating. I will say that it's not as busy as the Pearland location even though we came for lunch on a Friday. Will I come back? Nah, I'll just go to Pearland.

Christopher S.

CYPRESS, TX 77433 / AMERICAN BBQ / SUN 11-12-23 / LUNCH +Customer service was excellent. +The smoked turkey was very tender and juicy, not dry or overcooked like other places. +The mac-and-cheese turned into a star amongst the sides. +The pickles and onions were pretty good. -The pork ribs were tough. -The restroom was quite dirty. What we ordered: '1 Two Meat Plate (Turkey and Ribs) with Baked Beans and Mac 'n' Cheese $22.95 '1 Side of Collard Greens $6.00 '1 Bread Pudding $8.00 '1 Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cole Slaw on the side $14.00 Total: $55.16 post-tax, tip not included

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Good food, great service! Food is priced fair given the rising cost of beef. My favorite bbq place in Cypress

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The food is good, but the service is mediocre. They need better workers who care. And a few times the meat was lukewarm, not so fresh.

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Best BBQ in town. Not the cheapest but is the best. The most moist brisket with great flavor. Their sausage is the best.

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Super decent bbq considering it's a franchise establishment it still gives that backyard home smoked taste

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This place is a nightmare. I have a feeling it's management but I'll let you be the judge…read more Pulled in for a happy hour with friends and I noticed a car with the alarm blaring. What happened? Car broken into. Right in front of the doors. The security camera for their parking lot? Yeah they don't cover the parking lot. We were seated quickly and got all of our initial orders in and after our first app arrived is when the wheels started to come off the wagon. Getting refills was painful. What should be a quick water refill turned into asking for someone to find our waitress because they had disappeared. Our meals that were ordered all at the same time? Came out at different times. One of my friends ordered a tri tip and the other followed suit. The first tri tip was so charred it was inedible. The other? Cooked perfectly. So she asked for it to be retired and the manager wouldn't even come to the table because she said "they all come out like that so we recommend something else like a salmon". Uh what? Steaks not cooked to temp and sending not even our waitress to address the issue? Yea no. Between the lack of management. The fact the weren't that busy and moved at a glacial pace, inadequate surveillance for their patrons, and just poor food quality I won't come back here. Bring back the lubys.

Killen's Barbecue - bbq - Updated May 2026

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