BBQ is an integral part of the Texas food pyramid, and we’re taking you on a two-day Texas BBQ road trip that leads to six hole in the wall barbecue joints in the Houston area. If you’re ready to eat nothing but BBQ for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (with a sweet treat thrown in for a snack), this is the trip for you.
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- Breakfast at Harris County Smokehouse (Tomball)
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BBQ: it’s what’s for breakfast.
Harris County Smokehouse - Tomball Harris County Smokehouse prides itself on its all-day, seven-days-a-week breakfast menu, which features such favorites as pulled pork, smoked sausage, and brisket, all served with eggs done your way. What would you order?
- Snack at Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue (Tomball)
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You’ll find some of the best hole in the wall BBQ in Texas and chocolate under one roof at Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue - need we say more?
Google/Auda Gee Balance out the meat-heavy breakfast with a little sweetness in the form of a handcrafted chocolate truffle. There are so many neat flavors to choose from! Tejas Chocolate+Barbecue, 200 N Elm St, Tomball, TX 77375, USA
- Lunch at CorkScrew BBQ (Spring)
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Despite its unassuming exterior, CorkScrew BBQ always has a line out the door - and for good reason.
Facebook/Corkscrew BBQ The wood-smoked BBQ (especially the brisket) is second-to-none, and your mind will be blown after just one bite. CorkScrew BBQ, 26608 Keith St, Spring, TX 77373, USA
- Dinner at Feges BBQ (Greenway Plaza)
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Tucked away in Greenway Plaza, Feges BBQ is proudly owned by husband and wife duo, Erin Smith and Patrick Feges.
Facebook/Feges BBQ Greenway Plaza The barbecue is out of this world, but the sides - like Korean braised greens and pimiento mac and cheese - really take this underrated outpost over the top. Feges BBQ, 3 Greenway Plaza Suite C210, Houston, TX 77046, USA
With a belly full of the best hole in the wall BBQ in Texas, it’s time to get some shuteye at Sara’s Inn.
Google/Sara’s Inn This quaint bed and breakfast in the heart of the Heights offers the perfect blend of elegance and cozy, historic charm. Sara’s Inn, 941 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USA
- Lunch at Blood Bros. BBQ (Bellaire)
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After sleeping off all of yesterday’s eats, it’s time for a hearty lunch. What is it about strip-center BBQ joints dishing out some of the best food?
Google/J.R. Cohen Nestled in Bellaire Triangle, Blood Bros. is no exception. It’s definitely the most unique spot on the list, blending Asian and Creole flavors with classic BBQ cuts and techniques. The menu is ever-changing, so keep up with the restaurant’s social media for the most accurate info. Blood Bros. BBQ, 5425 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401, USA
- Dinner at Brett’s BBQ Shop (Katy)
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Last - but certainly not least - we’re headed out west to try Brett’s BBQ Shop in Katy.
Facebook/Brett’s Barbecue Shop Retro country décor turns up the charm, and oak-smoked, Central Texas-style ‘cue turns up the heat. The menu boasts all the classics you know and love - but somehow, they just taste better here. Brett’s BBQ Shop, 25220 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77494, USA
Check out this video by Blue Smoke Blaire to watch a live taste test of the best items Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue has to offer:
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Google/Harris County Smokehouse - Tomball
Harris County Smokehouse - Tomball
Harris County Smokehouse prides itself on its all-day, seven-days-a-week breakfast menu, which features such favorites as pulled pork, smoked sausage, and brisket, all served with eggs done your way. What would you order?
Google/Edmund Michaelson
Google/Auda Gee
Balance out the meat-heavy breakfast with a little sweetness in the form of a handcrafted chocolate truffle. There are so many neat flavors to choose from!
Tejas Chocolate+Barbecue, 200 N Elm St, Tomball, TX 77375, USA
TripAdvisor/Kirk C
Facebook/Corkscrew BBQ
The wood-smoked BBQ (especially the brisket) is second-to-none, and your mind will be blown after just one bite.
CorkScrew BBQ, 26608 Keith St, Spring, TX 77373, USA
Google/Feges BBQ (Greenway Plaza)
Feges BBQ, 8217 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055, USAFeges BBQ, 3 Greenway Plaza Suite C210, Houston, TX 77046, USA
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The barbecue is out of this world, but the sides - like Korean braised greens and pimiento mac and cheese - really take this underrated outpost over the top.
Feges BBQ, 3 Greenway Plaza Suite C210, Houston, TX 77046, USA
Google/Sara’s Inn
This quaint bed and breakfast in the heart of the Heights offers the perfect blend of elegance and cozy, historic charm.
Sara’s Inn, 941 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USA
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Google/J.R. Cohen
Nestled in Bellaire Triangle, Blood Bros. is no exception. It’s definitely the most unique spot on the list, blending Asian and Creole flavors with classic BBQ cuts and techniques. The menu is ever-changing, so keep up with the restaurant’s social media for the most accurate info.
Blood Bros. BBQ, 5425 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401, USA
Facebook/Brett’s Barbecue Shop
Retro country décor turns up the charm, and oak-smoked, Central Texas-style ‘cue turns up the heat. The menu boasts all the classics you know and love - but somehow, they just taste better here.
Brett’s BBQ Shop, 25220 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77494, USA
Visit the website for each restaurant for more information, such as full menus and additional locations.
Would you take this 2-day hole in the wall barbecue road trip? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section! If you know of any other places to get the best hole in the wall barbecue in Texas, be sure to nominate them for a chance to see them featured in an upcoming article! Check out our previous article for more mouthwatering Texas BBQ.
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Hole In The Wall Barbecue In Texas & Related Info February 07, 2023 Katie Lawrence Where can I find the best hole in the wall BBQ in Texas? In addition to the above locations, some of the best hole in the wall BBQ in Texas can be found at:
Loco Coyote Grill, Glen Rose
Rusticism is the name of the game at this low-key BBQ joint. Chow down on some mouthwatering smoked meats or a burger the size of your head while listening to live country music and sipping a cold drink.
Patillo’s Bar-B-Q, Beaumont
The oldest Black-owned BBQ joint in Texas (and the oldest in continuous operation by the same family), Patillo’s is a legend in the city of Beaumont. Their world-famous links taste just as good as they did when the restaurant opened in 1912.
Prine’s BBQ, Wichita Falls
Finding good BBQ in far North Texas is basically a scavenger hunt, and X marks the spot for hidden treasure at Prine’s BBQ. This local favorite has been around since 1925 and is now in its 3rd generation of family ownership. Don’t miss out on the smoked, bone-in hams or the chopped beef sandwich! What restaurants have the best Texas BBQ? Not all of the best Texas BBQ is hiding at unassuming, hole in the wall joints. Some other, more well-known places to enjoy great Texas BBQ include:
The Salt Lick - Driftwood and Round Rock
One of the most famous BBQ joints in Texas, The Salt Lick is known for its massive BBQ pit filled with an assortment of slow-smoked meats.
Franklin Barbecue - Austin
Often regarded as the best barbecue joint in Texas, Franklin Barbecue always has a line that’s several hours long. The food is totally worth the wait, though!
Black’s Barbecue - Lockhart, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos
With its original location in the “Barbecue Capital of Texas,” Black’s Barbecue has been around since 1932. Everything on the menu is amazing, but locals particularly rave about the beef ribs and brisket.
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Hole In The Wall Barbecue In Texas & Related Info
February 07, 2023
Katie Lawrence
Where can I find the best hole in the wall BBQ in Texas? In addition to the above locations, some of the best hole in the wall BBQ in Texas can be found at:
Loco Coyote Grill, Glen Rose
Rusticism is the name of the game at this low-key BBQ joint. Chow down on some mouthwatering smoked meats or a burger the size of your head while listening to live country music and sipping a cold drink.
Patillo’s Bar-B-Q, Beaumont
The oldest Black-owned BBQ joint in Texas (and the oldest in continuous operation by the same family), Patillo’s is a legend in the city of Beaumont. Their world-famous links taste just as good as they did when the restaurant opened in 1912.
Prine’s BBQ, Wichita Falls
Finding good BBQ in far North Texas is basically a scavenger hunt, and X marks the spot for hidden treasure at Prine’s BBQ. This local favorite has been around since 1925 and is now in its 3rd generation of family ownership. Don’t miss out on the smoked, bone-in hams or the chopped beef sandwich! What restaurants have the best Texas BBQ? Not all of the best Texas BBQ is hiding at unassuming, hole in the wall joints. Some other, more well-known places to enjoy great Texas BBQ include:
The Salt Lick - Driftwood and Round Rock
One of the most famous BBQ joints in Texas, The Salt Lick is known for its massive BBQ pit filled with an assortment of slow-smoked meats.
Franklin Barbecue - Austin
Often regarded as the best barbecue joint in Texas, Franklin Barbecue always has a line that’s several hours long. The food is totally worth the wait, though!
Black’s Barbecue - Lockhart, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos
With its original location in the “Barbecue Capital of Texas,” Black’s Barbecue has been around since 1932. Everything on the menu is amazing, but locals particularly rave about the beef ribs and brisket.
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In addition to the above locations, some of the best hole in the wall BBQ in Texas can be found at:
- Loco Coyote Grill, Glen Rose
Rusticism is the name of the game at this low-key BBQ joint. Chow down on some mouthwatering smoked meats or a burger the size of your head while listening to live country music and sipping a cold drink.
- Patillo’s Bar-B-Q, Beaumont
The oldest Black-owned BBQ joint in Texas (and the oldest in continuous operation by the same family), Patillo’s is a legend in the city of Beaumont. Their world-famous links taste just as good as they did when the restaurant opened in 1912.
- Prine’s BBQ, Wichita Falls
Finding good BBQ in far North Texas is basically a scavenger hunt, and X marks the spot for hidden treasure at Prine’s BBQ. This local favorite has been around since 1925 and is now in its 3rd generation of family ownership. Don’t miss out on the smoked, bone-in hams or the chopped beef sandwich!
What restaurants have the best Texas BBQ?
Not all of the best Texas BBQ is hiding at unassuming, hole in the wall joints. Some other, more well-known places to enjoy great Texas BBQ include:
- The Salt Lick - Driftwood and Round Rock
One of the most famous BBQ joints in Texas, The Salt Lick is known for its massive BBQ pit filled with an assortment of slow-smoked meats.
- Franklin Barbecue - Austin
Often regarded as the best barbecue joint in Texas, Franklin Barbecue always has a line that’s several hours long. The food is totally worth the wait, though!
- Black’s Barbecue - Lockhart, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos
With its original location in the “Barbecue Capital of Texas,” Black’s Barbecue has been around since 1932. Everything on the menu is amazing, but locals particularly rave about the beef ribs and brisket.
