Houston · Heights

Pinkerton's Barbecue

Name: Pinkerton's Barbecue
Address: Houston, TX, US
Price range: $$

#8 in HoustonBBQ$$

Awards

4.6

What People Are Saying

“Came for lunch with some friends as one suggested this place had amazing barbecue. The line was long about an hour, but it was totally worth it. An employee works through line selling mini beers, red dollar, which was amazing for the heat outside....”

New Buzz

Pinkerton's Barbecue's signature rubs land in Kroger stores across South

Yahoo · 4 days ago

Top Houston barbecue spot makes it to major supermarket chain

Chron · 4 days ago

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HRL Ranking

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Grant Pinkerton

Head Chef

Grant Pinkerton is the founder and pitmaster of Pinkerton's Barbecue, which he opened in Houston's Heights neighborhood in December 2016. He smokes Central Texas-style barbecue over post oak and mesquite. The restaurant has earned a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand.

What to Order

Copper Creek Prime Brisket

The Michelin-recognized prime brisket is the move. Get it sliced, and pair it with the bacon mac and cheese while you wait out the line.

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