BohunkAg said:

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Diggity said:

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CDUB98 said:

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That list is really let down by Goode Co. and Pizzitola's. Both are barely palatable.

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sounds like the whole idea of the list is to have a variety of restaurants. Some where you'll willingly wait for an hour in line and some that serve consistently mediocre BBQ. There's a place for both, clearly.

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Where is Carl's BBQ in Cypress then

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Sadly it was the only place in the area back in the day and we ate a mile of it at CyFair Athletic meetings. The Mac and cheese was the best thing they had going back in the day.

cypress-ag said:

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BohunkAg said:

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Diggity said:

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CDUB98 said:

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That list is really let down by Goode Co. and Pizzitola's. Both are barely palatable.

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sounds like the whole idea of the list is to have a variety of restaurants. Some where you'll willingly wait for an hour in line and some that serve consistently mediocre BBQ. There's a place for both, clearly.

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Where is Carl's BBQ in Cypress then

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Sadly it was the only place in the area back in the day and we ate a mile of it at CyFair Athletic meetings. The Mac and cheese was the best thing they had going back in the day.

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I went to a defensive driving class there once. Back when Houston was a BBQ desert and I lived up that way it was passable as Saturday hangover food.

randy828 said:

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Missing Virgie's. It was in Texas Monthly a few years ago and still good stuff.

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oh man. Those ribs.

TarponChaser said:

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Living on the Upper East Side we hit Tin Roof a good bit. I won't call it excellent BBQ but it's damn good. I'd call it consistently well above average. Plus, on weekends they generally have a little country band playing covers of classics and there's a playground for the kids while we knock back buckets of beer.

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You need to find Fire Craft.

TheFunnierPhideaux said:

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TarponChaser said:

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Living on the Upper East Side we hit Tin Roof a good bit. I won't call it excellent BBQ but it's damn good. I'd call it consistently well above average. Plus, on weekends they generally have a little country band playing covers of classics and there's a playground for the kids while we knock back buckets of beer.

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You need to find Fire Craft.

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True, but Tin Roof is a great location. They also make good burgers, and I always give extra points when the fries are fresh...like 5 Guys.

True. As mentioned, Tin Roof does a pretty good job! I have to try their burger now.

Incidentally, the pitmaster at Fire Craft learned to run a pit at Tin Roof. Worked there for a number of years.

I was told today by a close friend that went to St. Sausage that Pizzitola was really good yesterday. Homer call?

From what I gather, their new owners are trying to elevate their product, so it's possible.

New BBQ Heat map just dropped this morning:

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/guide/best-bbq-houston/


Some usual suspects - some new names I'm going to have to do some research on. For the life of me, I can't understand how Harlem Road BBQ keeps showing up on lists. I tried them twice - back in 2019 and in 2021 and that **** was pretty terrible. I'm not the only one:

https://texags.com/forums/34/topics/3162306/replies/58101069

https://texags.com/forums/34/topics/3032646/replies/54131984

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Owner/pitmaster Ara Malekian's rustic Richmond smokehouse easily has earned its place in the hearts of Houston-area barbecue fans for its menu of standout brisket, beef ribs and house-made sausages

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Ara must be funneling some $$$ towards the Chron. I'm gonna give it ONE more try and see what the hell is going on here. Has anyone been recently? I'm assuming they're only in business because they are in the shadow of a giant Amazon distribution center over there.

Witts Pitt in Rosenberg puts out some pretty consistent food and doesn't make it.

I've recently had several people mention Stockyard BBQ to me near Westheimer and Voss. I've always passed by it and thought it was a dump but they've been around a while and must be doing something right. Anyone else know anything about this place?

I've eaten there once about two years ago. Brisket was okay, but hey Roegel's is right around the corner.

I think this place has a good catering business and that keeps the doors open.

Glad to see Fire Craft make the map. On the Stand-in-line-o-meter, I give it 3.5 out of 10!

cr0wbar said:

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New BBQ Heat map just dropped this morning:

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/guide/best-bbq-houston/


Some usual suspects - some new names I'm going to have to do some research on. For the life of me, I can't understand how Harlem Road BBQ keeps showing up on lists. I tried them twice - back in 2019 and in 2021 and that **** was pretty terrible. I'm not the only one:

https://texags.com/forums/34/topics/3162306/replies/58101069

https://texags.com/forums/34/topics/3032646/replies/54131984

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Owner/pitmaster Ara Malekian's rustic Richmond smokehouse easily has earned its place in the hearts of Houston-area barbecue fans for its menu of standout brisket, beef ribs and house-made sausages

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Ara must be funneling some $$$ towards the Chron. I'm gonna give it ONE more try and see what the hell is going on here. Has anyone been recently? I'm assuming they're only in business because they are in the shadow of a giant Amazon distribution center over there.

Witts Pitt in Rosenberg puts out some pretty consistent food and doesn't make it.

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I can't remember his heritage… Lebanese jumps to mind but I wouldn't swear to it. He integrates a lot of his heritage into Texas style bbq. It's not for everyone, but his addition of Sumac to a brisket rub I think is pretty brilliant. I've integrated it into my beef rub as well.

Never mind

Armenia.

Diggity said:

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Armenia.

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That's it. Thanks Diggity.

fulshearAg96 said:

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Burn's BBQ is legit. We use to visit there when we lived in Garden Oaks.

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Burn's is the real deal. Loved that place when I was in Garden Oaks as well. I'd be the only white guy there which validates it is LEGIT! Met the grandson a few years back… good people

And in other news the grandson of Ed Dozier will be reopening Dozier's in Fulshear. The last owners really fcked it up when they started serving ribs with fruity pebbles sprinkled on them…

I'm all for restaurants experimenting in order to stand out in a crowded field, but cereal on bbq? Thats a hard pass.

Best of luck to the new owners and hopefully they can make it work. A bbq restaurant in a growing Fulshear should be a slam dunk. Its unfortunate they don't own the building and land as increasing rents will be the never-ending battle as the area continues to grow.

fulshearAg96 said:

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And in other news the grandson of Ed Dozier will be reopening Dozier's in Fulshear. The last owners really fcked it up when they started serving ribs with fruity pebbles sprinkled on them…

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Oh thats cool.

Dozier's back 25 years ago was some of the better bbq one could get in the state.

BohunkAg said:

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Diggity said:

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CDUB98 said:

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That list is really let down by Goode Co. and Pizzitola's. Both are barely palatable.

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sounds like the whole idea of the list is to have a variety of restaurants. Some where you'll willingly wait for an hour in line and some that serve consistently mediocre BBQ. There's a place for both, clearly.

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Where is Carl's BBQ in Cypress then?

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Ha, decent enough BBQ sandwich back in the day.

Any recommendation for BBQ on the East End? J Bar M is over there but Hoot's & Boot Texas Kitchen have good ratings but might be more soul food.

Cobos is over there, never been but have heard mixed reviews.

J Bar M was good. Will go back probably before an Astros game.

Bumping because it's lunch time and I'm starving

Pit Room new location in memorial city has done a great job. Solid bar area/game watching and solid neighborhood craft bbq.

Breakfast tacos are sneaky good. Gut rockets, but so dank.

texasaggie2015 said:

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I enjoy J Bar M. Right across from my office.

Sidenote- I strongly recommend Rosemeyer BBQ in Spring. It's very good.

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So you sell flowers or lights.

Thought about Burn's in Houston this weekend since i was in the area, is it any good?

One of those is correct

texasaggie2015 said:

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I enjoy J Bar M. Right across from my office.

Sidenote- I strongly recommend Rosemeyer BBQ in Spring. It's very good.

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had Rosemeyer today, sausage and the brisket were spectacular

I'm a sucker for burnt ends, but try the burnt ends.

Everything I've had there is good. Also.. free beer!