Pinkerton's Barbecue

Pinkerton’s Barbecue is one of those old OG spots that you just know is going to be good. When you do a quick search of Texas’ Top BBQ spots, they would usually be on the list so we had to see what the hype is all about. The line was long when we got there, but that’s usually a good sign — and it definitely was worth the wait. We ordered the brisket and it was so moist, literally falling apart with every bite. I wish the seasoning would’ve penetrated the meat more though. The ribs were just as good, fall-off-the-bone and packed with smoky flavor. The sides were as good as the entrees, and because of the decent servings we had to take some to go. It’s got that mom and pops restaurant vibe overall. I’d gladly stand in that line again.

2 months ago

While in Houston, I needed some Texas bbq and ended up at Pinkerton’s Barbecue a Top 50 BBQ restaurant by Texas Monthly. We got there at about 12:30 and there was a decent line in front, but it moved quickly and we were ordering by about 1. My fiancée and I shared a platter of brisket, turkey, jalapeño cheese rice, cole slaw, banana pudding, a sausage, and of course, a beef rib. The beef rib was very good and nicely fatty. It was also incredibly tender! The brisket was super moist, but I wish the seasoning had penetrated the meat more. Unless I got a bite with the bark on top, the meat tasted underseasoned. The turkey was one of the best I’ve had anywhere! It was super moist with great flavor. The jalapeño cheese rice was good, though it could have used an extra spice or flavor to elevate it. The potato salad was really good, with lots of onion, and ended up being my favorite side. For dessert, the banana pudding was decent, but I wish it had fresh bananas. The banana flavor could have been stronger overall. Overall, this place is worthy of being a Top 50 BBQ restaurant!

3 months ago

Absolutely incredible barbecue! The brisket was tender, juicy and packed with smoky flavor. The sides were just as impressive, especially the Mac and cheese 🧀. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed. Definitely one of the best BBQ spots in Houston!

a month ago

After an hour wait ….. we finally were able to dig in and see what all the rave was about. 1st - grab a drink from the bar while you wait. 2nd - study the me ur and know what you’re going to eat. This helps with the pace of the line. Now, down to the food details: Okay, I did a ton of research on where to eat the best bbq in H-town. So this place kept coming up in our search so we said let’s go for it and tried it. We ordered the beef rib, 1 regular sausage, 3 slices of brisket & 4 pork rib - along with a small jambalaya, rice, mac & cheese, and beans. The meats were good, the sausage for me was the least favorite ….. it seemed overcooked and dry. The best meat for me was the pork ribs and brisket. The sides were BANGING 💥💥💥 But all this to say, do I think it’s worth $160…… no not from my perspective. However, we’re willing to try something once. It’s not bad but I’ve personally had better bbq for much less.

3 months ago

The food was really good, not out of this world. The two of us had 1 lb brisket, 2 ribs, 1 jalopeno cheese sausage, bread pudding, Mac and cheese, Jambalaya all for 95.00. If we return, we'll just get the brisket sandwhiches. The brisket was really good. We each ate a slice. Ribs were also great and sweet. We each ate one. Sausage was good too. The sides were good, not great. Bread pudding was good, not great. We also purchased pimento cheese which was good. It didnt knock our socks off. We did have some leftovers which I will make stretch later. Overall we would give this a 7 out of 10. We were here on a Sunday and arrived just before 11:00. There was a wait, but not bad. The employees were all nice. We didnt have to wait for a place to sit. They are cramped inside so a wheelchair is out of the question.Someone also said how good the sweet tea is. Its average sweet tea that you can get anywhere.

2 months ago