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

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

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

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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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

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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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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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

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

Food was excelled, flavorful, fresh, hot. Service was quicks. Atmosphere was unique, outdoor patio and indoor seating. read more

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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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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

I found on Google due to our favorites being closed. I would not recommend this BBQ joint to locals or someone visiting Houston very disappointed wasted good money over all not good. We ordered 3 meat dinner with 2 sides a fountain drink. Total was around $43. The beef brisket was okay with a lot of very dried burnt ends, sliced turkey was dried and the pork rib did not fall off the bone! There was too much chewing not enough enjoying. I saw a table across from us another gal to be doing the same with her pork rib was tough! The charro beans had a horrible seasoning and i love beans of any type the mac &cheese was alright. We left within 35 minutes. There was a nice crowd. I will take them off the list to return. They don't deserve the1 star. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - 3 meat dinner beef brisket pork rib turkey with 2 sides - 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

The vibe was great, the brisket and turkey was tasty, chicken could use some sprucing up. The line moved really quickly! read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Two meats, mac and cheese and chips - 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

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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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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This might be the best brisket I've ever had in my life. And that's not a light statement -- I've been around and eaten a lot of BBQ. Everything here was incredible. The brisket was perfectly tender, packed with flavor, and had that bark that makes you pause mid-bite and just nod like, "yeah... this is the one." Honestly, it might be the best BBQ I've ever had. Period. If I'm anywhere near Houston again, I'm coming back here without even thinking about it. No debate. No research. Just straight back to The Pit Room. Only question I have now: Can y'all ship this stuff to me? Because my hometown BBQ is about to feel real inadequate. read more

Got multiple slices of brisket that were only fat. The queso is practically a liquid, with very little flavor. Bread is just there for no reason, no toasted and no seasoning again. The parts of brisket and chicken I was able to get that were actual meat did taste great. Their sauces gave a little extra kick too. The line was long but moved really fast. Good amount of seating, but some is right under the sun making it a rough visit on a warm day. I'm also a little short for the high top seats and can never find a comfortable spot, so I mostly stood while eating. I'd say the food is pretty good overall, but the restaurant itself isn't making it an enjoyable experience read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - 3 meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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 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

Excellent bbq and ambiance . We ordered the 3 meat platter and added another orders of Mac and cheese . Will return on my next visit to Houston . Service was fast and friendly . read more

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Visiting Houston for work and this bbq place was good! The Brisket was perfect, it was tender and smokey. The turkey was super good, just a little dry but it was yummy regardless. The vibe was very relaxed when we went on a Wednesday evening but the service was fast and friendly. Would go again! read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - 2 Meat Dinner (Turkey and Brisket) Sides: Mac and cheese & Elote - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Line was pretty long, and they had separate areas for crawfish and BBQ. My friends got the crawfish and said it was really good--definitely solid. By the time I got my food, it was a little cold because of the wait, but it still tasted pretty good. I really enjoyed the mac and cheese and the green beans. The portions were actually really good too, and with how expensive everything is right now, it was honestly a relief to get that much food for the price. My one complaint is the bartender. She was pretty rude and had an attitude the whole time. Before I even got up there, hearing my friends talk about how she was responding to simple questions already put a damper on my mood. When we asked for ice, she made faces and got snappy, like we didn't understand that it means less beer and that the glass was already cold... we get it. The level of attitude and disrespect was just unnecessary. That said, I didn't let it ruin the whole experience. Still had a good time enjoying BBQ and crawfish with my friends. read more

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DANG IT these are such objectively yummy breakfast burritos so plainly good that its unexciting I have nothing to say no surprises just solidly good thanks collectively everyone will just ununiquely agree that this is good utopian goodness thanks read more

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I live in New Orleans and was told that the next time I go to Houston, I have to stop at The Pit Room. I was also told to expect a long line, so imagine my excitement when the long line was still inside the building and not down the sidewalk. The menu offers great options for the true BBQ lover. Although they were out of the Wagyu Rib, the regular beef rib I had was absolutely delicious. I was too full to finish my green beans, but I finished my meal with a refreshing bottled root beer. Until next time... read more

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In town for a conference and decided to come here with my friends. We all got the 2 meat dinner-(For lunch)-brisket and ribs, mac and cheese and potato salad sides. The guys enjoyed it but I thought the ribs and brisket were tough. Price was decent: $23. We enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine. Don't leave your plate to run inside to get napkins because the birds will steal your meal! 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

I'm not a big fan of BBQ and this place didn't change my mind. The wait it took outside to get in was brutal. I mean at least 20 minutes standing in the sun. They did have what looked like free water for those waiting outside but I guess it was empty by the time I got there. This is an order & pay then sit & eat place. Many different BBQ options but I'm really not a fan tbh. I got a salad with chicken on top and that was pretty good. The inside is pretty small but they have more seating outside in the back. read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Sunday line outside the door - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're in Houston this is a great local spot for amazing BBQ. The ribs are to die for and the Mac and cheese was so good. I wasn't a huge fan of the bbq sauce. It's more on the vinegary side but still tasty. Service was great. We had a huge group and they were very accommodating. It's your typical bbq joint so nothing fancy so expect a bar type feel with the atmosphere. read more

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The pit room was a must for our short trip in Houston. There is a line but it is worth the wait. We got the 3 meat plate and selected the brisket, pork rib and jalapeño sausage. As sides we tried the elote, coleslaw and Mac & cheese. The sides were amazing! Creamy Mac & cheese. The brisket was my fave. Melts in your mouth tender. Another favorite is their pickle veg/sauce bar. The cucumbers were so good. Crunchy still. One thing I was not a fan of was the frito pie. It lacks flavor. The chili feel was not great and all you taste was an off spice not sure if cinnamon cardamom or something like that. Next time skipping it. Other than that this place is great for Texas bbq. read more

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Popped into The Pit Room while in the Lone Star State. The atmosphere was very casual with a laid-back vibe, and the service was friendly. We tried a few of their breakfast tacos -- simple, well-executed, and satisfying. Overall, a great local spot, perfect for a change of pace and worth a return visit. Saluti read more

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New to Texas and felt like I finally had to get some real Texas bbq! Safe to say there was a version of me prior to trying the pit room and she's no where near as happy as me after trying the pit room. I ate leftovers for 3 days after visiting and I've never been so happy to eat brisket in my life. Cool vibe, great service, can't wait to come back!! read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - 6-8 person platters - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Solid four stars. Great customer service. Hard to find parking. The line moved fast. Food: the jalapeno sausage was the best! Top notch. The chicken was good! The brisket was good too. The pork rib was okay. The sides were great. We loved the Mac n cheese and the potato salad. Parking is hard. We came at 1:45 and the line wasn't bad. I think at lunch time you will have to wait. great customer service and the pricing here is great! I would definitely come back. read more

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Son and I were in Houston for a baseball weekend, and we were all about trying Texas barbeque. Boy, did we come to the right place! Got here just before 11 a.m. on a Sunday last month, and timed it just right. Hardly a line when we got here, but it was out the door and in the parking lot when we finished our early lunch. The menu is extensive, and it was difficult to zero in on what we wanted. I opted for the Jalapeno Cheddar sausage, with grilled green beans and coleslaw - son got turkey with mustard potato salad and mac n cheese. Everything was outstanding. The meats were perfectly done and flavorful - no added sauces to change the taste. The sides were fresh and delicious. Everything looked fantastic, and the portions were generous. Judging by the line, and the number of take-out orders, I'm sure they run out of meat before closing time. Breakfast Tacos served from 7-10:30. We'll be there our next time in Houston! read more

The Pit Room - Museum District - Turkey, Mac, Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Some of the best brisket I've ever had. The line was long of course, but worth the wait. I was with a very large party and we got the Family Meal #2. It fed all 10 of us. We also got crawfish which was to die for. The brisket, charro beans, crawfish, and frozen margaritas were phenomenal. I would highly recommend to any and everyone. read more

On our road trip from California to Florida, we searched for a top-rated, authentic BBQ spot and came across The Pit Room. We ordered brisket and a shared one-pound beef rib with sides of beans and mustard mashed potatoes, collected our food from the line, and paid at the register. We seated ourselves and ate at the outdoor bar/bench area. I was hoping for a tender, fall-off-the-bone beef rib, but it was lukewarm with a tough, chewy crust and lacked flavor. The brisket was equally underwhelming, with nothing memorable about it. On a positive note, the beans had a bold, spicy kick that I enjoyed, and the mustard mashed potatoes were outstanding. However, given the high reviews, the food felt overpriced and didn't live up to expectations. read more

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

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I really want to give this place a 4 but let me explain my 3 stars : While on business we decided to give it a try as Yelp had great reviews. It was packed ! When we got to the front to order, there was only 2 options : Brisket or chicken tacos and I wasn't in the mood for either but chose brisket. Brisket was flavor and smoked well For sure ( my daddy makes the best brisket so I know a good one when I see it ) My sides were also limited to really the end of all the trays so I got Mac n cheese and potato salad which ehhh. Potato salad -2 Mac n cheese-4 Brisket -4 The lone star beer was a good choice for the meal and the price was good as well. I don't think I'd come back but I will say the locals love it . I've had better . read more

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If you're looking for the gold standard of Texas BBQ, this is it. We arrived right when they opened, and it was the best decision we could have made--no line, and we found seating super quick. Now, let's talk about the food. This was hands down the best brisket I've ever had. Every single meat we ordered was incredible; everything was literally "melt-in-your-mouth" tender. If you're in Houston, do yourself a favor and get here early. It's a total game-changer! read more

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