3 american bbq spots in The Heights, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of The Heights's food · All american bbq in Houston.
Truth BBQ ★ 4.8
110 S Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
Truth BBQ in Houston is Leonard Botello IV's Heights Boulevard smokehouse, the Brenham original relocated in 2019, with post-oak-smoked brisket Texas.
Tip: Open Wed to Sun, lunch only until they sell out (usually 2 to 3pm). Get there by 11am for brisket; the line moves fast.
Truth BBQ ★ 4.8
110 S Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
Truth BBQ in Houston is Leonard Botello IV's Heights Boulevard smokehouse since 2019, with post-oak-smoked brisket regularly ranked on Texas Monthly's Top 50.
Tip: Wed to Sun lunch only until sold out, usually 2 to 3pm. Get there by 11am for brisket.
Pinkerton's Barbecue (Heights) ★ 4.1
1504 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
Pinkerton's Barbecue in Houston is Grant Pinkerton's Heights smokehouse on Airline Drive, a Michelin-recognised joint with brisket, smoked turkey and the new.
Tip: Open Wed to Sun for lunch only. The newer 3801 Farnham Upper Kirby location opened January 2026 and has shorter lines.