Pinkerton's Barbecue

I visited the newest location of Pinkerton’s Barbecue and was seriously impressed from start to finish. The restaurant was spotless, efficient, and welcoming, and the line moved quickly thanks to a friendly, well-organized staff. It’s clear they’ve nailed the balance between high volume and great service. Now for the food—absolutely amazing. The beef ribs were ginormous and insanely flavorful. The sausages and brisket were rich, smoky, and cooked to perfection. The turkey surprised me the most - super moist and packed with flavor (not an easy feat for turkey!). The sides were solid and complemented the meats well. The only small nit: I’d love to see more BBQ sauce options besides the 2 they had (original and sweet). Overall, this place lives up to the hype. If you’re in Houston and love BBQ, this is a must-visit. I’ll absolutely be back. 😋🍖🍽

I visited the newest location of Pinkerton’s Barbecue and was seriously impressed from start to finish. The restaurant was spotless, efficient, and welcoming, and the line moved quickly thanks to a friendly, well-organized staff. It’s clear they’ve nailed the balance between high volume and great service. Now for the food—absolutely amazing. The beef ribs were ginormous and insanely flavorful. The sausages and brisket were rich, smoky, and cooked to perfection. The turkey surprised me the most - super moist and packed with flavor (not an easy feat for turkey!). The sides were solid and complemented the meats well. The only small nit: I’d love to see more BBQ sauce options besides the 2 they had (original and sweet). Overall, this place lives up to the hype. If you’re in Houston and love BBQ, this is a must-visit. I’ll absolutely be back. 😋🍖🍽

I had an outstanding meal at the new Pinkerton location today and could not have been more pleased. First of all the glazed pork ribs were outstanding so was the chicken thigh. The duck rice was delicious and I don't think you can make French fries any better. They were as good as a fry gets. Congratulations on another successful restaurant. Outstanding! Staff and management top notch.

I had an outstanding meal at the new Pinkerton location today and could not have been more pleased. First of all the glazed pork ribs were outstanding so was the chicken thigh. The duck rice was delicious and I don't think you can make French fries any better. They were as good as a fry gets. Congratulations on another successful restaurant. Outstanding! Staff and management top notch.

Visited Pinkerton’s Barbecue while in Houston (3801 Farnham St), stopping in a few weeks after their 2026 opening at this new location. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the service was very attentive, which was evident right away. Tried a spread of their smoked meats — the brisket was smoky, tender, with just the right amount of fat and a beautiful salt-and-pepper bark. The St. Louis–style ribs, both the sweet sticky glazed and the regular, were tender and satisfying. The jalapeño cheese sausage had solid flavor and a nice snap, and the pulled pork paired perfectly with a light drizzle of their vinegar-based sauce, balancing the richness nicely. Of the sides, the collard greens were my favorite. We also had to try the Bananas Foster Pudding, their signature dessert — thick, creamy, and decadently buttery with deep sweetness. I even enjoyed a visit to the pits, where they were generous in showing me around. Overall, a great experience and absolutely worth a return visit. Saluti