Houston · Heights

Truth BBQ

Name: Truth BBQ
Address: Houston, TX, US
Price range: $$

#6 in HoustonBBQ$$

Awards

4.5

What People Are Saying

“Woooooow! While going here on vacation we thought there’s nothing better good option to get but authentic Texas BBQ. Based on all the reviews we read, The Truth seemed like the place to go and we are so happy we got to experience it. Ofcourse when we...”

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HRL Ranking

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Leonard Botello IV

Head Chef

Leonard Botello IV is the pitmaster behind Truth BBQ in Houston, Texas. Known for 18-hour cooks on wood-burning offset smokers and scratch-made sides, he is regarded as one of Texas' most acclaimed pitmasters. He teaches hands-on pitmaster classes and represents a new generation of Texas BBQ tradition.

What to Order

Brisket

Get here early. the 18-hour smoked brisket sells out fast, and the point cut with heavy bark is what regulars come for.

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