Pinkerton's Barbecue
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Downtown, Houston
Texas BBQ
Pinkerton's Barbecue at a glance
StatusNewly Opened
CuisineTexas BBQ
NeighborhoodDowntown
CityHouston, TX
About
- Brisket speaks for itself
- Line moves, worth every minute
- Family-run pitmasters
- Housemade sauces (optional)
- Old-school Texas smoke
Pinkerton's Barbecue is a family-run pitmaster operation in downtown Houston that honors Texas barbecue traditions with slow-smoked meats and housemade sauces. Expect a communal, no-frills atmosphere where the line is part of the ritual and the meat—especially the brisket—does the talking. Sauce is optional; great smoke is not.
What to Order
Texas-Style Brisket
Paper-thin slices of tender, smoky brisket with a dark bark—the centerpiece that defines the pit.
St. Louis–Cut Ribs
Fall-to-the-bone ribs glazed lightly so the smoke and seasoning shine through with every bite.
Housemade Sausage
Coarse-ground pork and spice, smoked until juicy with a snap that balances rich meatiness.