Every single meat on the menu was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection with just the right balance of tenderness and flavor. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth juicy, the ribs had that perfect smoky pull, and the sausage snapped with every bite while staying moist inside. Even the chicken and turkey were far from dry -- each bite was packed with rich seasoning and smoke that really brought out the best in the meat. Nothing felt overdone or underseasoned; everything was spot-on and left me wanting more. Overall, it was one of the best BBQ experiences I've ever had -- flavorful, satisfying, and truly memorable. The Staff were very helpful and friendly excellent customers service. Along with a nice touch of country music that sets the vibe. read more

I don't usually leave reviews but Killens was so good on my visits in the past, but today y'all get 2 stars, the good was the baked potato and of coarse that tangy sauce, now the bad, had the so called lean brisket on a 3 meat combo, it was at least 30% fat, only received one rib, last time it was 2, and the one rib had no meat hardly, the regular sausage was good but overall except for the baked potatoe everything was lukewarm and then there is the young man you have on the floor, I get people need to hustle for tips these days. but I really don't see the point of a floor server in a self service restaurant and the young man though was very polite came to my table at least five times to see if I needed anything and no I do not leave tips in places where I help myself, do better Killens read more

I went to this Killen's location when it first opened a couple years ago, and I was thoroughly UNimpressed. I got the two meat plate with brisket and sausage and a side. I felt that brisket was mediocre at best, and definitely not worth the $30+ for the meal. And I hadn't been back since. But lately I've been hitting different BBQ places in northwest Houston/Harris County to try different brisket sandwiches, and decided I'd give Killen's another shot. I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, most places use lean brisket for their sandwiches. The problem with that is that the meat often is dry and not quite so tender. Killen's also uses the lean part of the brisket for their sandwich, but it still had some moistness to it and good flavor, which is helped along by that outstanding bark on the brisket. And that bun really puts it over the top. Nice soft bun, almost like a giant yeast roll. And I like that there's a choice of barbecue sauces on the table. I started with the tangy one, but then tried the coffee sauce and wound up just pouring some on my plate and dipping my sandwich in it for each bite. Just delicious. The potato salad was really good. Overall a solid lunch. Of the four places I have tried a brisket sandwich, this is clearly the best. So why only 4 stars? The price. I realize that for some reason barbecue has now become considered a "gourmet" food, and I'm not knocking the effort involved in preparing a smoked brisket. Not everyone can do that well. But $28 for a sandwich, potato salad, and an iced tea is over the top. Especially the $6 for potato salad. Come on. It's potato salad. read more

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

The worst bbq baked potato i have ever had didn't eat more than 4 bites!! The mea5 taste like pot roast unseasoned! My husband had the pork belly it was great read more

This place is as good as it gets for me. They have ruined me when it comes to eating at other BBQ joints. Everything I've tried is great. The bread pudding takes the cake though. The guys working the line were extremely professional and efficient. The girl that was the cashier was very sweet. The restaurant atmosphere was busy but not congested. I always order more than I could possibly eat so that I can snack on it for the next day or 2. read more

Peppered beef jerky, anyone!!! Let's start with my meal, skipping right past the menu... I got ribs, and sliced turkey, Mac and cheese and collard greens...if you closed your eyes while eating the meat, you wouldn't be able to tell them apart, they have the same peppered coating uggg, the ribs were not tender at all, the turkey was salty, next the greens Ugg , think there was bacon bits or some type of meat all through it Ugg also wayyyy to vinegary, Mac and cheese Ugg way too cheesy and not flavorful...dessert I got bread pudding, uggg tasted like a mushy honey bun with extra glaze...the root beer was good! Not a fan , o yea overpriced as hell!!!! read more

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Food: After hearing rave reviews about Killen's BBQ, I fi ally gave it a try. And I have to say that I was disappointed. I think the rave reviews overrated this eatery. The brisket and mashed potatoes were too salty. The gravy for the mashed potatoes tasted chemically rather than natural. Baked beans was delicious. 4 Stars Service: Friendly and fast. 5 Stars Ambiance: Busy. 5 Stars Overall: Scoring wise, 5 Stars. But not on my top places I'd want to return for the BBQ brisket. read more

The cream corn was especially good! They had lots of meat options, and the staff were friendly. The restaurant was clean and had a few TVs. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Chicken fried ribeye, cream corn, and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Catering Disaster! I ordered catering for my Christmas Eve party four days prior to the event. I even went into the restaurant to order and pay for it personally (over $450 worth), scheduling to pick up the order at 2:45 PM. My husband went to pick up the order and was told they had run out of brisket and sausage. They had 1/2. Lb of brisket left and put it in our pan, and it was nothing but fat, looking like the trimmings from the brisket. My husband was told that they filled all the call-in and online orders they received THAT DAY, and didn't have enough food to fill my order that was placed four days prior. My husband put the manager on the phone to talk to me. He said he was going to give us ribs to make up for no brisket and sausage, some extra sides, and would discount our meal. We got the ribs, which no one ate because they did not want to eat saucy ribs with their fingers while dressed up. This is why I bought food to be eaten with a fork. No extra sides were given, and the meal was not discounted, as the manager had said he would do when I spoke to him on the phone. This is a great example of poor management and having no consideration for orders placed ahead of the date you need them. Being lied to about the sides and discounting the meal was icing on the cake. As the host of the party, it was embarrassing to not have enough food for our guests. We have been loyal customers since day one of their opening, eat there at least once a week. What a huge disappointment. read more

Had dinner on Friday with my wife. I usually order the two meat platter. This time I tried the smoked cheeseburger. It was excellent. I really enjoyed it. The burger was cooked exactly the way I requested and is served with a brisket and onion ring topping. I really enjoyed it. Best burger I have had in a long time. Now to the downside of dinner. The restroom was foul. It smelled from stale urine and was totally gross. Had I used the restroom upon arriving I would have left and not ordered dinner. Killens....shame on you.. read more

Very average at best. Mind you I only had 1 meat so maybe something else was better. I went on a Tuesday afternoon around 1pm. There was no host at the stand so we walked inside to a sign that basically instructed us to sit in the bar area for full service or go up to the food line and place your order. I opted for the 1 meat & 2 sides. I got the brisket, mac & cheese, & brussel sprouts. The mac & cheese was very cheesy so I appreciated that because I didn't have to add any salt & pepper. But I did have to add some to my brussel sprouts. It just wasn't tasty to me. Nor were the briskets. I tried them with the sauce but they weren't able to save it. I just took the rest home to add my bbq sauce with it. read more

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

We finally visited Killen's tonight for dinner. We order a brisket and sausage plate with a couple sides and brisket salad. Everything was soooo delicious. The brisket was tender and moist and the sausage was very taste and not too salty. The brisket salad was the bomb! I'm glad I ordered it. Eddy, our server was very attentive and awesome! Great ambiance too. We will definitely go back. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Brisket sausage plate and Brisket salad - Barbeque Near Me - Cypress, Texas

The food was wonderful and our waitress was energetic and charming. Would definitely go back for the mouth-watering brisket! read more

Killen's Barbecue - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Killen's BBQ hands down very yummy ! The people was fast & friendly the restaurant was clean. I love this place the much big big portions.

I don't know if I ordered incorrectly or they robbed me of a full order. But I thought I ordered a pound of burnt ends, to-go, through Favor. It was like $20 or $25 for a pound of burnt ends. I think they robbed me. I don't think I'll order to go from there again. They were delicious but the cost is obscene. The cheese broccoli casserole was delicious. The beans were average. My kid and I loved the ribs. I loved the sausage but it has a kick so don't get those if you don't like spicy sausage. I asked for extra bread and instead they didn't give me ANY bread. Never again!!! I might go back to try their desserts. Haven't had any from them. But that's about it. read more

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We were in the area and decided to pop in. I've always heard good things about Killen's and can say they did not disappoint. Entrees: Hubby got the 3 meat plate with double brisket and ribs and double broccoli rice casserole. I got the 1 meat plate with brisket and creamed corn & collard greens as my 2 sides. Brisket was fatty, juicy and just delicious! Hubby was happy with his ribs too. Portions decent, I had to take home my leftovers. Creamed corn was my favorite side -the collard greens were a tad bit salty and the stems weren't cut off the leaves so some bites weren't soft as collard greens should be. I tried a bite of my husband's broccoli rice and it was yummy. Favorite bbq sauce was the sweet one. Liked the additional add on's bar: there were jalapenos, pickled red onions and pickles. Clean interior and nice staff. Would recommend and would return. read more

Killen's Barbecue - 1 meat plate with collard greens and creamed corn - Barbeque Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Food is okay. I've dined at the one on Pearland and thought it was 10x's better. I ordered the trinity of BBQ brisket, sausage, ribs. The meats where smoked as week as they could be I guess. However, nothing stood out The coleslaw was lacking, so I guess the highlight of the meal was the Pinto beans. But, maybe I caught it on a bad. I couldn't really decipher what made the three sauces they all tasted pretty much the same. I enjoyed coffee and sweet the best. The service was good a busser goes around and clears the empty plates. The atmosphere is actually very pleasant, plenty of seating and bar service. read more

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I had high expectations that were not met. Service was good, but food was not worth the price, IMO.

5 stars -- I didn't know BBQ could be this emotional. This place serves up soul therapy in the form of smoked meat. The chicken is juicy, the sausage has a snap that could start a standing ovation, the ribs fall off the bone like they've given up on life, and the brisket? Tender enough to make a grown adult weep. And let's talk about the Brussels sprouts--crispy, flavorful, and clearly made by someone with a deep respect for vegetables and possibly magic. The whole menu is a masterclass in flavor. If you leave hungry, that's on you. 10/10 would cancel plans for this BBQ. Maybe even fake a family emergency to eat here twice in one day. read more

Finally decided to give Killen's in Cypress a try because...why not? The line inside was very short, so that was nice. My husband and I each ordered 2-meat plates. I ordered the brisket and turkey with the broccoli & cheese rice casserole and brussel sprouts. My husband ordered the brisket and sausage with creamed corn and potato salad for his sides. My brisket and turkey weren't too shabby. And I thoroughly enjoyed the cheesy broccoli rice! I did not care for the squishy brussel sprouts, however. My husband said the brisket was too fatty for him and the sausage was a bit bland. He mildly liked the potato salad and really disliked the creamed corn. We paid $60 for that? Totally not worth it. I'd rather drive to Corkscrew BBQ in Spring. read more

Kileens barbecue- I'd heard so many great things from Pearland about this spot so finally seeing one moved to cypress was a great addition. Overall, it's give this place an A. They have good food, great service and a nice variety menu to please the hearts of every patron that visits. I wish they had children meal options, but I understand that's not Standard at a barbecue joint. It would however be a nice addition, as it's a tad difficult to serve a 2 year old a full plate but adding on individual sides, can get costly... They have your traditional meat plates but they also have specials for the day/ week, which includes items such as: brisket nachos (which were so...... good!), brisket Tacos, and brisket enchiladas. Yum! Their sides are great! Some include: green beans, man n cheese, broccoli and cheese casserole(is just ok) and Brussel sprouts (really good!). But don't leave without dessert! That's a must! They have amazing options and when your can't decide on one, get two ! I can't say enough how satisfying their desserts are. Love a good drink? Full service bar at the spot as well! Stop by and never be the same again read more

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I got a combination platter of which consist of one fatty rib and maybe 3/4 a pound of slice extremely fatty brisket I was not impressed I've had way better. The potato salad was excellent the beans were good I paid $25. I will go to other barbecue places. read more

Killen's Barbecue - One rib, potato salad, baked beans, and brisket all for a wonderful price of $25 don't do it - Barbeque Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Amazing. Hands down the best and most consistent bbq in Cypress. Gone are the days we have to drive to Lockhart or remote parts of Texas for quality brisket when it is now found in our backyard. Good smoke ring on the meats, and brisket pulls apart easy. No sauce needed to enjoy the flavor of the brisket. If you do like sauce, they have 3 options; sweet, tangy, and coffee. They also have their own pickled onions and pickles. The beef rib was amazing. My brother and I got this on another visit and shared it and still didn't finish it. The sides are good but I'm going for the bbq. Queso was good, the added brisket elevates it. They also have friend mac and cheese balls that are great. The bread pudding is amazing. I can not say enough how this is one of my favorite things there. Their prices are in line with all the top bbq joints. If you enjoy spring creek this may not be the place for you. read more

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The food is great, I had the moist brisket and pork ribs, it was very delicious. The broccoli cheese casserole and Brussel sprouts were delicious. The service was great aswell, they helped me pick out my order and was very pleasant. Will come back again. read more

A third expansion of the OG Killens in Pearland. I'm very happy to see them make it to the NW side of Houston because I rarely go towards Pearland so I haven't tried them yet. Anyway, they didn't disappoint. Service, location, drive thru, and good BBQ all says, I'll be back.. read more

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Came in to try this place and have passed it a few times, so we decided to dine in, it's around 5:30pm on a Saturday and it's not overly busy, service was quick from being seated to having our order taken, it's a very nice place full of tv and sports playing in the background, the country music is not to loud it's just right..... I had the cheese sausage and the brisket and the beef rib 11/4lbs, I also had the mac and cheese which comes with some corn bread crumbs.... And we also had the smoked cheese burger which was so delicious and really juicy, there not a choice in the way it's cooked since it is smoked but it's full of flavor and smokiness and lots of cheese, it's one of the best burgers I have ever had.... The fries were okay slightly on the softer side not crisp but they were okay.... Now to my plate the brisket has a nice bark/ smoke ring and the taste was on point I was hoping it would be a little juicier but we don't live in a perfect world but as far as texture and taste it was on point, the sausage is so so good, its smoked I wouldn't mind if it was placed over the coals but it was really good, and now to the main star of the course the beef rib, it was delicious and moist and fatty, had an amazing bark. The flavor was great tried all the bbq sauces and the best in my opinion was the tangy sauce! For those who don't know real bbq restaurants have a slightly runnier sauce that's not based on a bunch of molasses and sugars.... The condiments (jalapeños,onions and pickles were really good crunchy and fresh).... It was of food we didn't finish it but we can try later read more

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I saw a "What to eat in Houston" video on YouTube last week - the 'star' of which was from LA on her first trip to Texas - and one of the many places she went was Killen's on Heights Blvd. She went there specifically to get a croissant bread pudding, topped with peaches and served in a tiny AllClad casserole. Her positive reaction was so strong and the presentation looked so good, I thought it'd be a nice dessert. Heights Blvd is 25 miles from my house, so i thought I'd call Killens on NW Fwy and ask if they had the same dessert. They said "it's the same, but we don't put peaches on ours", so we stopped and what we got was some goop served in Styrofoam by a large ice cream scoop, covered in a white drizzle - poured from a ketchup bottle - and eaten with a plastic spoon. Very underwhelming, but if the flavor had of been there, it wouldn't matter. Imagine eating cobbler made with only syrup and flour and no fruit and you'd have an idea how goopy and syrupy and sweet this was. I highly recommend against ordering this. It's a fail on taste, flavor, and presentation. I didn't order anything else, and it smells great inside, so i can't comment on the entrees. read more

Good small servings of bbq at ridiculous prices! I spent $27 and was given 2 1/2 slivers of brisket. When I asked what's this?' The man said hey I measured it. I did too and found it lacking. If you have a lot of money go for it. I go to Rudy's now. Great bbq and good prices read more

Service was great. We ordered a pound of sausage and pound of moist brisket and half a pound of burnt pork belly ends, macaroni and cheese, Brussel sprouts and collard greens. Our favorite was the burnt ends . The bread was stale and the sausage was dry. The brisket good. Their 3 bbq sauce flavors had a strong vinegar taste so we weren't impressed with those at all. Our friend ordered wings which he said were great. I'd come back to try those. Our other friend ordered Turkey and broccoli cheese casserole which she too said was great. The ambiance was typical of a BBQ spot. read more

Stopped by around 2pm on a Saturday. The brisket didn't have a smoke flavor and tasted more like roast. The sides weren't hot and looked like slop. The mac n cheese was all mashed up and looked like a mushy cheese something. The broccoli casserole & corn were the same. All mashed up like slop and not hot. The spicy sausage wasn't spicy either. What is going on? Will probably not be back. Huge disappointment and for 2 of us was $74.00! read more

We love the location in Pearland so super happy they opened one in Cypress. Disappointed. We ordered like over $200 of BBQ and they only gave us 4 pieces of bread. The green beans were literally a salt lick. Completely too much salt and inedible. The collard greens were not as salty but still too much salt. The only thing we liked was the creamed corn. The brisket was decent but not on par as the Pearland location. Will not go again. read more

Place was nice aesthetically as it was just opened January 2023. I'm a TX BBQ Top 50 aficionado, and I live 3 hrs away, & looked forward to trying this BBQ. It's too far to go to the Pearland location for me today. THEY DIDN'T have the BBQ Passport stamp!!! Not only that, the employees had no clue what it was or about the Texas Monthly Top 50 designation. I left without trying the food for that very reason. However the workers were kind & apologetic. Have to switch this to higher stars hopefully whenever I return to Houston & am able to try it. Get it together Killen's! read more

I do not know why the low reviews are written for the Killen's on 290 and Spring Cypress. The atmosphere is great, there are tons of plugs for working on your laptop, a full bar with full kitchen menu as well as bar appetizers with lots of cocktails and happy hour specials. The food was fantastic. I had a three meat plate (brisket, turkey, jalapeño sausage) and sides (baked beans and Brussels sprouts). The portions were huge but after having brisket queso I could not finish half my meal. The brisket was super moist and flavorful and there are three types of bbq sauce: tangy, sweet, and my favorite - coffee bbq sauce. We sat at the bar. If you are on the restaurant side you order in line. I will definitely be back. Plenty of parking and access to groceries, tons of shops, and Cinemark movie theaters. I did not ask if they have wifi but I will update this when I find out. read more

Best BBQ I've had in a long time . The service was fast and friendly . The food was amazing . They had plenty of side dishes . The Brussels Sprouts and Collard Greens were my favorite . Portions were very large and the pickled food was good too . Pricing was decent and what you would expect from a BBQ joint . The meat selection was savory and juicy , definitely will come back . read more

Killen's Barbecue - Two Meat Plate (Brisket and Pulled Pork) - Barbeque Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Was extremely delicious!!! Service was good..food was delicious. The ambience, is very cute and I love the fact they even have a drive thru. Talking about some tender beef!!!! Yeassssssss!!!!!! And the fried Mac and Cheese was fresh! read more

I like good BBQ but honestly I am not terribly picky. I like almost all BBQ. However, this was pretty bad. The brisket was dry on most of it and grizzle on the rest. The sides were really bad. The macaroni and cheese was rubbery, the green beans looked fresh but were mushy and the Brussel Sprouts were disgusting. Overall, I would say one of the worst BBQ places I have ever been. Not sure why I gave 2 stars...probably because I am generally not picky about BBQ. read more

The turkey and brisket is soo good! My favorite side of course is the creamed corn but the collard greens are absolutely delicious as well. Inside has a lot of seating and the employees turn the tables over immediately so no one was having to wait for a table, definitely props to them as Father's Day was really busy. The tangy BBQ sauce was the best of the three in my opinion! read more

46 bucks for a loaded meat potato and a two meat plate with water. Ouch. Why is the only bbq sauce cold bottles on the table? Who wants to put COLD bbq sauce on their food? Yuck. I love touching the same bottle every other human has touched while I'm eating my food, negates washing hands before we eat. Food is decent but this isn't worth dropping 46 bucks for two people for lunch. read more

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

Mediocre food, overpriced and completely without soul. If you like generic, suburban style restaurants, then this is your place. If you prefer a much better vibe and flavor then look elsewhere. The BBQ sauces are pretty awful as well. Especially the "Tangy" flavor, which is nothing more than extra vinegar as far as I can tell. Twenty four dollars for a 3-meat plate garners you one pork rib, two slices of brisket and turkey each. Wtf? For that? Puleeze. The sauce on the pork does NOT go with pork. Brussels sprouts were boiled and slathered in pork fat. Ugh. I'm getting madder as I write this. You get the point. You want the Chili's of BBQ? Look no further. read more