Friends ordered huge barbecue sandwiches and I always get the chicken fried steak! The chicken fried steak here is good, but at Kilken's Steakhiyse it was amazing. And the mashed potatoes and green beans were freshly made and fresh veggies! At Killen's barbecue the chicken fried steak has never been juicy, but maybe the chicken fried chicken was! The mashed potatoes snd green beans are mediocre. However, be certain to sample the nice selection of sauces. They are tangy and delicious! Good, but I tasted dishes at Killen's steakhouse before they closed. Too bad. The juicy sandwiches are piked high, sweet if you are a sandwich person, you will love this place. read more

I came in on a Sunday at 12:45 and they weren't busy. I ordered a 1/2 fatty brisket and .4 pound ribs. They put it in a to go box, probably because they didn't think I'd finish it and they were right. Lol The brisket was excellent. Juicy, flavorful and I was surprised that the burnt bark parts weren't completely dried out. The ribs were tasty as well with a sweet, black pepper blend and they almost fell off the bone. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. The only slight complaint I have is that the music was a tinge loud but I was sitting in a corner. This wasn't enough for me to take their any of their 5 star rating away though! read more

Killen's Barbecue - 1/2 lb fatty brisket and .4 lb ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

I am not sure what the hype is for Killen's Barbecue. From the exterior aesthetic to the interior decor, and the cleanliness of the establishment, I wanted this to be a positive experience. However, from the lackluster flavors, poor marbling of the beat, and lack of air conditioning in HOUSTON, I was left feeling quite disappointed. The main star of any Barbecue joint should be the meats that have been meticulously worked on for many hours. When the star of the show are the sides, you have a problem. The baked beans, mac and cheese, collared greens, and Brussels sprouts are delicious, as expected. The brisket was absolutely dried to the point where I couldn't tell if I was wiping my mouth with a napkin or the brisket. Yes, I ordered it fatty. The ribs were terribly marbled. If one bite was a dry portion of the rib, the other bite was an entire glob of fat. Perhaps that's how ribs are sometimes, but my experiences with many other Barbecue joints in Houston were not so much that. Take your hard-earned money and try some of the local mama/papa joints Houston has to offer. read more

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

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Whenever I get a chance to visit The Woodlands Area, Texas BBQ is a must! The famed BBQ joint in Spring TX was the initial choice on a Saturday for lunch. I arrived about 15 minutes prior to opening, and the line wrapped around the building and through the back parking lot. I was meeting my stepdaughter and her 2 year old for lunch - she asked to change locations due to the extreme wait time. She suggested Killen's in The Woodlands as it was less than 15 minute drive from where we were in Spring. Killen's was not busy at all, so went went directly to the counter to order. I am a suckered for brisket and ribs, so that is what I ordered. It didn't take long before our food was ready. Portion size was not too bad according to the price point. Brisket was decent tasking and had a nice smoke ring. Just a bit dryer than I was anticipating. I had much the same experience with the pork ribs. Food was good, but just not on the same level of excellence as the go-to BBQ joint in Spring. Killen's was a very clean, seemed on the newer end, if not recently renovated, so that was a bonus. Outdoor seating was also available. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Bread Pudding = Amazing! - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Always get the loaded baked potato here! It is fully loaded with brisket and toppings and huge. It will really fill you up because it's a whole meal. The brisket is soft and tasty. The potato is perfectly cooked all the time. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Baked Potato W/ Meat (Brisket) - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Got take our from here today. It was my first time trying Killen's. Can't wait to come back with family and friends. I got the one meat plate with Ribs, Mac N Cheese, and creamed corn. Everything was delicious and flavorful! Big portions and I had leftovers that I ended up having for dinner. The ribs were juicy and huge. See photo for comparison with the "silverware" lol. Excited to go back soon! If you have tried this place, I highly recommend you do! read more

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

Our cousin took us to Killen's for dinner. Plenty of parking and the place was empty for a weeknight. You place your order at the counter and they serve the food to your table. Our cousin ordered about 6 pounds of BBQ; beef and pork ribs, brisket, and sausage. Several sides ordered; collard greens, mac n cheese, and potatoes, which were served in tall plastic containers. For dessert, we had peach cobbler and bread pudding, also served in plastic containers. I had the brisket. It was very moist and super tender. Perfectly smoked and seasoned!! Wanted to try their sauces, so I chose the tangy sauce and it was really good. Paired well with the brisket. The beef and pork ribs were fall off the bone good!! Again, very tender and seasoned well. The collard greens were smokey in flavor and a tad too salty for my taste. Loved the potatoes and mac n cheese!! I did not have any room for dessert but my family unanimously preferred the bread pudding over the peach cobbler. Great restaurant for Texas BBQ!! read more

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

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Service was quick. Food was nothing to write about. I got their turkey sandwich. I would come back to try their brisket. The ambiance was calm. Few people celebrating birthdays. read more

Thank god for Killen's in Woodland! No need to drive over an hour at their other location and wait in line to get some delicious BBQ. I came here with one other person for lunch. We ended up just sharing a 3 meat plate of brisket, pulled pork, and sausage. It came with two sides so we got coleslaw and Mac n cheese. Everything was good. I love that they gave you two thick slices of brisket. I wish they gave us more pulled pork though. But everything was delicious, cooked perfectly, and had lots of flavor. Our meal also came with pickles, onions, jalapeños and two slices of toast. For sauces, they offer their tangy, sweet, and coffee BBQ sauce. My favorites are the tangy and coffee, but tangy is the best one in my opinion. Our 3 meat plate with 2 sides was around $25. I'm not sure why some people on here complaining about price. I didn't think that was bad at all. If you want a full rack of ribs its $43. But lots of meats. The inside of this place is super casual but clean. You can see what you are ordering and you pay first. They will bring it out to you when it is ready. Parking is easy since they have their own private lot. I cannot wait to come back when we are visiting. read more

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Every time I come here I try something different on the menu and it never disappoints. Today I got their BBQ elote which is their creamed corn and chopped brisket with cilantro and lime - it's so flavorful and filling! Also got a side of brussel sprouts which always is delicious. Their banana pudding is so hard to avoid when I come here so of course I got an order of it. It's so creamy and flavorful - not too sweet and lots of bananas! The food was out super fast and there was plenty of seating during lunch. I love that this place is in our neck of the woods! Definitely give this place two thumbs read more

Killen's Barbecue - Brussel sprouts, BBQ elotes, and banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

This place was just ok. The baked beans were so spicy I couldn't enjoy them. The Mac & cheese was way too watery. The brisket was just ok. The restrooms didn't even seem like they were updated from the last restaurant that used to be there. I'm overall this place was just ok I don't think I would come back though. read more

Amazing burnt ends, although a little pricey. A lot of BBQ places just give you a few pieces of well-done brisket cut into chucks and call it burnt ends. Here they seem to actually make them the way I've had before. After watching many BBQ competitions there is more to it than just cut some very done (read VERY DRY) brisket into chunks. It's more like a two or more three step process. read more

My $6.60 door dash order of onion rings was NOT in the order of items I asked for, and what I paid for. Killen's DOES NOT staple the order bag! So either they didn't put it in the order bag or door dash stole it and ate it! Door dash gets paid to pick up the order, why don't they sign off that my order is complete to be delivered?? read more

I needed some good Texas barbecue to-go and this place definitely rose to the occasion. I got a three meat plate with ribs, brisket, and jalapeño sausage with potato salad and pinto beans as sides. I would've preferred if the meat was more tender but it definitely wasn't dry (far from actually). The ribs were pretty skinny but there I liked them and the sausage was delicious, there was more cheesy flavor than what I was expecting. The brisket wasn't the most tender I've ever had but it was still really good and pretty thick with a good amount of fat (if you're into that). Lastly I loved the beans and potato salad, I might go back just for that. Overall I'd recommend Kileen's, they make pretty solid barbecue. Also my gripes with tenderness might be due to having to drive 20-ish minutes home with my order. read more

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It was a chance for a last BBQ meal before leaving town for home. Noticed in photos a burnt ends daily special. Called ahead from 20 minutes away and they said it's a regular offering. When I walked in to order was told they couldn't give me any because someone had put in an order already and they couldn't spare enough for my order. I explained I had just called them and drove out of way to come further north to no avail. Left and had an absolutely amazing meal at Pinkerton's and so glad they it all went down like that. Once I was inside Killens it looked like a fast food place and ambiance was lacking compared to old school feel and smell of pinkertons - a much more authentic BBQ experience that I was looking for. read more

I rarely visit Bbq places because I find their fare inconsistent, expensive, and often disappointing. EXCEPT Killen's which I've visited as a rule, whenever I've been in PEARLAND on the other side of the Houston Metropolitan area. Now Killens has a Woodlands location and the experience is even better! Huge seating area, wonderful music, friendly service and mouthwatering Bbq with delicious sides. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. read more

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I had my mouth all tuned up for Killens. I had my wife go pick it up since I was sick. We ordered the pork ribs, Mac and cheese, potato salad, and peach cobbler. The ribs were tough and hard to chew. They had none of the tenderness I expected from Killens. The Mac and cheese and potato salad were good, but the peach cobbler was a disappointment. It was a container of mush. It was riddled with too much cinnamon and the crust was non existent. I assume it's prepared with a crumble topping and not a traditional crust. For $50 this was not a meal I would eat again. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Peach cobbler. - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Great food! Definitely recommend this place, go there anytime I'm in the neighborhood!

Brisket was spot on and the turkey breast was the best I've ever had. Moist and tender. Love the tangy bbq sauce.

The pulled pork enchiladas are to die for!!! You don't think about a Barbecue place for enchiladas, but these were off the chain!!

Food was delicious and good service. The broccoli and rice side is must try. Not too busy for a Friday

Why 5 stars? Because I'm so glad there's a 2nd Killen's up here. --- --- --- One of my favorite restaurants to go to when I was in town visiting my parent's in Friendswood was Killen's. It's among the best BBQ restaurants I've ever been to and the line of people constantly out the door is for good reason. We recently moved back to the Houston area and are not far from the Woodlands. One day I was driving around and couldn't believe a sign for Killen's BBQ across the way. I had no idea there was a 2nd location, but it really worked out to be so close to our new place. My wife recently went without me and sent me about 10 things from the menu that she really wanted to try. A couple of weeks later, we went and even took the toddler. I had a horrible time trying to decide what to get, but I ultimately landed on wagyu burnt ends and wagyu brisket. For sides, I ordered ol' reliable mac-n-cheese and brussel sprouts. We also shared some chips and brisket queso, while my wife ordered chicken fried steak. Brisket Queso (with pico de gallo) - Awesome. Would order this 10/10 visits. The only knock is that the chips were so frail that they would often break when trying to pick up a chunk of brisket. 5 stars. Burnt Ends - A little bit tough, but really flavorful. A place in Tampa made burnt ends into a similar texture as pulled pork, which I prefer, but these were solid. 4.5 stars. Brisket - Very enjoyable. 4.5 stars Mac-n-cheese - Always a hit. 5 stars. Brussel sprouts - I don't recall seeing brussel sprouts as an option during my trips to Pearland, but these were great. 5 stars. Chicken Fried Steak - One of the best we've had since moving back to Texas. And definitely the largest. Comically big. 5 stars. Creamed Corn - The best side dish they serve and possibly the best I've ever had at any BBQ restaurant. 5 stars. We will definitely be back! In addition to many of the classics, I really want to try their take on Birria Tacos and Quesadillas! read more

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Killen's has a grand reputation and it is well deserved. They serve quality brisket (I prefer moist and they do it well) and awesome sides. I had just that, a brisket plate with cream of corn and beans for sides. The beans were good and had pieces of brisket in the mix. The creamed corn is different from the usual with notes of velvety vanilla with heat on the back end. Quite enjoyable. The brisket was perfect with a nice bark and can be paired with one of three house sauces: coffee, tangy or sweet. I prefer the tangy but you can have them all. But the star for me is the pork belly burnt ends, this is magical pig candy with a sauce that is both sweet and unctuous. That I could it daily. My doctor wouldn't like it but I would. Service is quick and friendly. This is a relaxing eat. read more

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Lunch service today, May 29. Checked their menu before going and chicken was on the menu but they didn't have chicken listed on restaurant menu. Disappointed!! So my husband and I ordered the sliced brisket sandwich. Dry. Dry. Dry. The brisket was so dry it was hard to chew. No fat to be found. We are in Texas, not LA, California. Why do bbq restaurants take all the fat off? The sides didn't look very appetizing. We ordered bagged chips. Over priced, $32 for 2 sandwiches. Really? Won't be back to this restaurant. read more

Lucked out today when we went to Killen's for an early dinner. The chicken I ordered went well with the mustard greens and the mac n cheese. Ample size on the protein... two meals worth. Will go back ... soon. read more

Killen's Barbecue - BBQ Chicken Plate with Two Sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Beef rib was big and delicious. Everything tasted amazing. Service was quick, smooth and felt very welcomed

Sometime the food is good and sometimes it is not. Sometime the food is salty and sometimes it's not. The last time we went they served my husband's baked potato with cold butter and cold cheese. They didn't melt it down. Sigh...The service is just ok. Ambiance is nice for a BBQ place. It's clean and I liked the decor. read more

Visiting from Alabama and wanted to try Killen's. Ribs were great. Sides were very good especially creamed corn. Service was friendly and we even stopped by HEB To pickup some Killens Seasoning to bring back home. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely return. read more

Killen's Barbecue - 3 Meat Ribs, Turkey, Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Flavor was good. Upset about the amount of food in relation to money spent. Ordered smoked wings and receive 8 wing pieces which were all small, slimmer and shorter than my pinky. Also ordered '2 meat plate with Pork Ribs and brisket for $29 and received 1 (ONE) rub and 3 slices of brisket. Called back to discuss with manager but received an automated message that tried to "connect me to a team member" but repeatedly ended with a dial tone. read more

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Ok, solid five stars ... why? The food is spot on. Well plated, decent quantities, great quality and taste. This place will be here for a long time. The staff is friendly and the eating area is clean and well kept. Some might think the price is high but good bbq takes time and they use good ingredients. So, the value is there. Put this place on your go to list. Bon appetite. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Ribs and brisket 2 meat plate. Really enjoyed the ribs and the Mac and cheese. $23 - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Great bbq! I visited their other location for a while and I'm glad they're here too. I ordered online and everything was packaged well, brisket was especially delicious. I wish they would bring back their deviled eggs. My only negative is that's it's pretty expensive, but I guess that's bbq in general. It wasn't super busy, which was a little surprising given it was lunch time... and it kind of felt like a Lubys inside so they could add some decoration to make it more unique. The food is great though, recommend giving them a try! read more

The BBQ was good but unremarkable. The BBQ sauce wasn't impressive. The food portions were generous which is appreciated. The carrot cake for dessert was outstanding. I highly recommend their carrot cake. Overall it is good BbQ with very good desserts. Sneak your own sauce in and flush theirs. The price will make you suck air through your teeth but once a year treat yourself. Not an everyday thing. read more

Placed and paid for an order of turkey to be picked up Thanksgiving Day. They cancelled my order at 4pm the day before Thanksgiving. No explanation provided. Now I'm scrambling to figure out a replacement. Truly crazy. read more

This is the most disgusting barbecue I've ever tasted $39 for a meat plate. We got brisket and one sausage link, bread pudding husband said the only thing that was any good with the bread pudding. Getting our money back taking the bread pudding home ain't nothing else. read more

Take out order 1# pulled pork 1# lean brisket 1 order smoked wings The pulled pork was pretty good, however my sister pulled out a hunk of hard fat that was gross. The lean brisket had good flavor but it was dry. The order of smoked wings was a complete waste of $15. They were small, no special flavor and were accompanied by the mushiest fries. Even my husband who won't waste food said to toss them. We ordered from here because Cork Screw was closed. Lesson learned. My biggest irk was that I called to order and the phone message suggested it was best to order using their site instead. Which I did. It charged me an additional $1 fee and tried to automatically added a 20% tip, which you need to manually back out of. Management please take notice...this feels deliberately slimey. I have no problem tipping for good service, but let the consumer decide and stop your ordering program from scraping an extra dollar into their pocket for the privilege of having to place the order online rather that speak to a human. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Mushy fries and tiny Smoked Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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My husband and I and a friend of ours went here for the time last night and omg I was blown away! The service was amazing we were given suggestions the staff were super friendly and made us feel like family and very welcoming to us. The food was phenomenal it was so good and it didn't make my stomach feel too full or heavy it wasn't greasy and the meat was full of flavor. The pork belly bites just melted in my mouth they were perfect. Will be going back over and over and telling everyone about it! read more

Driving around the woodlands with my friend (while wifey was busy) you get kinda hungry, so why not try some bbq? So I think I will try the burnt ends and pork ribs, because these two things go together almost like chocolate and peanut butter! I really loved the burnt ends, would definitely come back for more. The ribs on the other hand, not a fan. They were really dry, and not the fall off the bone ribs that put Texas on the map as a bbq king. (Trust me, people don't come to Texas because of the great traffic, constant flooding when it rains or the 90 days in a row when the temperature exceeds 95 degrees) Next time I come I'm going load up on brisket and burnt ends, and maybe even try the cobbler, because diets are for people from California. read more

Killen's Barbecue - Burnt ends and pork ribs. Quick question, why are the onions here purple?!?! - Barbeque Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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

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