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Texas brisket in a country-style locale

Pinkerton's Barbecue

Houston, TX
Pinkerton's Barbecue

92% like it (4.6 / 3094 Reviews )

CONTACT

Address: 1504 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009, United States MapGet Directions

Phone : +1 (713) 802-2000 Call

OPENING HOURS

Please keep in mind that due to temporary closures, the times listed below may not accurately reflect current opening hours.
Day Working Hours
Monday Apr 22 Closed
Tuesday Apr 23 11:00-21:00
Wednesday Apr 24 11:00-21:00
Thursday Apr 25 11:00-21:00
Friday Apr 26 11:00-22:00
Saturday Apr 27 11:00-22:00
Sunday Apr 28 11:00-21:00

ABOUT

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Texas-style brisket & ribs, plus sides & cobbler, dished up in a classic setting with rustic decor.
Service Opportunities in the Business:
  • ✅ Kerbside pickup
  • ✅ Takeaway
  • ✅ Dine-in

Today working hours: 11:00-21:00

FAQs

Price range: $$ (Moderately expensive)

The character and atmosphere of this place:
  • ✅ Feels Cosy
  • ✅ Feels Casual

Amenities in this business::
  • ✅ Has High chairs
  • ✅ Has restrooms
  • ✅ Has bar on site
  • ✅ This place welcomes children

Payment methods accepted at this establishment:
  • ✅ Accepts NFC mobile payments

Favored for:
  • ✅ Serves dinner popular
  • ✅ Popular for lunch
  • ✅ Good for solo dining

Highlights:
  • ✅ Has fast service
  • ✅ Good for watching sport

The possibilities it offers:
  • ✅ Quick bite
  • ✅ Serves alcohol
  • ✅ Serves beer
  • ✅ Serves Cocktails
  • ✅ Comfort food
  • ✅ Serves spirits
  • ✅ Serves wine

Options for dining:
  • ✅ Lunch
  • ✅ Has catering
  • ✅ Has seating
  • ✅ Serves dinner
  • ✅ Serves dessert

Plan your visit:
  • ✅ Usually has a wait

Service Opportunities in the Business:
  • ✅ Has outdoor seating
  • ✅ Offers kerbside pickup
  • ✅ Offers takeaway
  • ✅ Serves Dine-in
  • ❌ Offers delivery

Kind of Crowd:
  • ✅ Family friendly
  • ✅ Good for groups
  • ✅ Popular with tourists
  • ✅ Popular among college students

Accessibility:
  • ✅ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • ✅ Wheelchair-friendly parking
  • ✅ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • ✅ Has wheelchair-accessible seating

This Barbecue restaurant received 4.6 points from 3,094 customer reviews.

The address of Pinkerton's Barbecue is:

Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline Dr
Houston, Texas 77009
P: +17138022000

Open 6 days a week. The days and hours that Pinkerton's Barbecue is open:

Tuesday :   11:00-21:00
Wednesday :   11:00-21:00
Thursday :   11:00-21:00
Friday :   11:00-22:00
Saturday :   11:00-22:00
Sunday :   11:00-21:00

No, it is closed since Tuesday, 21:00. This place will re-open at Wednesday 11:00.

No, this place does not serve halal food

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Reviews

For all the BBQ I've had, these are the best pork ribs in Texas, the sweet glaze just takes it to another level! I also really enjoy the sausage.


Wow! Went here based on the reviews and I must say they did not do this place justice. We had the pork ribs, beans, rice and coleslaw. The BBQ ribs were off the block delicious and needed no additional sauce or seasoning - the rub was wonderful and the meat tender. The cheese rice was good too and the portions were generous - we had some leftover to take home. Would definitely return and recommend.

It is a cafeteria style restaurant where you first select your sides and then your choice of meat. We went with beans, cheesy rice and coleslaw with pork ribs. The ribs were delicious, tender and needed no additional seasoning or sauce - the rub was onolicous (Hawaiian slang for delicious)!

We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy! But it didn’t take too long for us to order then get our meal and sit down.


I am an avid barbecue professional eater and when I tell you that this place just did the stump down on every competing barbecue place in Houston fall off the bone BEEF ribs, melt in your mouth brisket & The unique sweet but savory barbecue sauce is a combination for success these guys are dominant COME EARLY THEY WILL SELL OUT


Visit early Sunday wasn't a long line. Ordered turkey and jalapeño cheese sausage(my favorite)with bacon mac and potato salad. Turkey was mild flavored and moist and complimented house made bbq sauce well, which was a nice balance between sweet & vinegar flavor. Mac cheese was classic it had a nice flavor too. The potato salad had a heavy pickle taste but it was good. I definitely worth the stop while in the neighborhood.


Been here countless times, best most consistent brisket in Houston. Don’t miss the ribs, all three ways are great but if I had to choose I’d go with the red ribs. Jalapeño cheese sausage is awesome too. Great potato salad and jalapeño rice


Excellent service, brisket deli, and spectacular pudding

(Original)
Excelente servicio, brisket deli, and pudin espectacular


Very good, nice place. Spanish and English, easy!

(Original)
Muy bueno, lugar agradable. Español e Inglés, fácil!


This was my first time here with some coworkers. It was a nice experience. I got a boudin link, 4 ribs and some bacon mac n cheese. The mac n cheese is very rich. It's fresh and tasted great. The meats were fresh and the ribs were very tender.


Whenever I come into Houston I always try to go by here. Make sure you're there at 11:00 it backs up pretty fast. Barbecue is really good sides are excellent.


Was introduced to Pinkertons BBQ at a party at the YETI store in Houston this past weekend where Pinkertons BBQ Catered. Me and my wife had the Candy Ribs, sausage and Duck Meatballs! I was so impressed and it was so delicious that I practically begged my friend who I was staying with in Houston to take us for lunch the following day. We show up to Pinkertons Sunday for lunch, Had sliced Brisket sandwich, sausage and a Banana pudding, my wife who’s not a big fan of BBQ said it was the best BBQ she ever had. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Houston!


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