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I Tried the Best Texas BBQ in Houston!! (Criminally Underrated)

2026-04-15 Travel & Events
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Today we’re going on an ultimate Texas BBQ tour in Houston! We’ll try three different places for the best craft bbq, the best historical bbq, and a place that’s serving amazing fusion bbq. Houston has some of the most underrated BBQ in Texas! Pinkerton's Barbecue (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pjhErKynMfZZahtF8) - First up is Pinkerton's Barbecue where we met up with owner Grant Pinkerton. Pinkerton’s has a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide, and they serve up some up the highest rated BBQ in Houston. The beef ribs, brisket, pork ribs, sausages and sides were all phenomenal. Pizzitola’s Heritage BBQ (https://maps.app.goo.gl/E4Zps9h2R2HZdj8b6) - Next up we met up with Tim Taylor from Pizzitola’s Heritage BBQ to see the old bbq pits that are one of a kind in Houston. The ribs were extraordinary, for any BBQ lover it’s something you have to try, and I also really loved their sauce. Brisket & Rice (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7sMFnvzqo1DFtxxQA) - Next we met up with brothers Hong Tran and Phong Tran to try Brisket & Rice where they make Texas BBQ but with a twist of their Vietnamese roots. Their brisket fried rice is amazing, and you also can’t miss their ribs, and brisket! Follow for more food: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWiensAbroad https://www.facebook.com/markwiensfoodvideos https://www.instagram.com/migrationology/ https://www.tiktok.com/@markwiens 👕 T-shirts: https://store.migrationology.com/ 🎥 Camera gear I use: https://amzn.to/3FVdBUd (some of these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission from any sales)

Top Comments (10)

@mr.wuergler1166 2026-04-15

I teach culinary classes at a Houston area High School. We watch your videos on a regular basis to expose my students to global cuisine on a more personal level. If you are ever in the area again and are open to speaking to some high school students we would love to host you!

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@tkanjii 2026-04-15

His boss is a real one for that!

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@Zarcon2008 2026-04-15

A new Pinkerton's opened five minutes from my house... after this video I'm headed over right now!

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@Sjgolf23 2026-04-15

Houston is a much underrated city for food in the US. Been lucky to travel there a few times for work. Pinkertons is a must! There’s a pho spot on every corner, Vietnamese seafood, china town is a must and Indian Pakistani food is love!

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@Frizzzog 2026-04-15

Texas barbecue has always been off the charts but especially in the last decade or two there's literally hundreds of places that could get a near perfect 10/10.

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@SamieVang01 2026-04-15

Makes me want to go visit Texas just to taste some Bbq

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@rx6022 2026-04-17

My wife and I lived in Houston for five years before moving to the Bay Area. After the move, whenever I had to go back to Houston for work or recruiting events, I made a ritual of stopping by Pinkerton’s, ordering a couple boxes of barbecue, wrapping them up, and bringing them home for her. That was my way of saying “I love you.”

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@shannondore 2026-04-16

I just loved Grant Pinkerton's story. To start off in the backyard of your parent house to owning 3 restaurants is inspiring.❤

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@righteouspandas 2026-04-16

Please try viet Cajun style craw fish

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@10MillyBlake 2026-04-15

“I didnt even bite, I jus put my mouth down” 😭😭😭

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