Houston's southern suburb in Brazoria County, anchored by the Killen's empire (Killen's Barbecue, Killen's Steakhouse, Killen's TMX) on East and West Broadway.
Killen's Steakhouse in Pearland (south of Houston) is Ronnie Killen's white-tablecloth room on West Broadway, with a 1,200-bottle wine tower, 44-Farms wagyu and a bone-in ribeye.
Signature: 44-Farms wagyu, Bone-in ribeye
Order: The bone-in ribeye and the 44-Farms wagyu sampler. Order one of the dry-aged cuts off the side menu.
Tip: Reserve four to six weeks ahead for Saturday. The bar serves the full menu and is the easier seat.
Killen's Barbecue in Pearland (south of Houston) is Ronnie Killen's smokehouse on East Broadway, a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 pick with a Texas beef rib that defined Houston barbecue.
Signature: Beef rib, Brisket
Order: The Texas beef rib (one is enough for two), brisket fatty and the creamed corn side.
Tip: Tuesday through Saturday lunch only, sold out by mid-afternoon. The beef rib runs out first; order it on entry.
Killen's Barbecue in Pearland is Ronnie Killen's smokehouse on East Broadway, a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 pick with a Texas beef rib that defined Houston barbecue and a regular Top 50 ranking.
Signature: Beef rib, Brisket
Order: The Texas beef rib. Brisket fatty. The creamed corn.
Tip: Lunch only Tuesday through Saturday; sold out by mid-afternoon. The beef rib runs out first; order on entry.