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Pinkerton's Barbecue

Tracked on 2 lists across 2 authorities, ranked as high as #492.

3801 Farnham St, Houston, TX 77098, USA Website ↗ Barbecue

Barbecue competition is steep in these parts, but in just a few short years, pitmaster Grant Pinkerton, who once lived above the restaurant, has made a name for himself. The number of deer heads mounted on the walls of this low-slung joint makes you wonder whether beef is really on the menu, but indeed it is. Everyone starts with the hulking beef rib, which often sells out before midday, and thick, melting slabs of prime-grade brisket cooked over mesquite and oak. Like all good barbecue, neither piece wants for sauce. Not to be outdone are the brilliantly tender St. Louis-style ribs, which are glazed to order in a sweet sauce made with dehydrated vegetables. Keep an eye on the back wall where daily specials are written in small print.

The record

Every list it's on

Pinkerton's Barbecue appears on 2 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 1 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.

Ranked & rated
oadguides.comCheap Eats in North America 20262026
#492
Reviewed & mentioned
Michelin Master Restaurants All Categories_July16_2026 USA 2026michelin master restaurants all categories_July16_2026 USA 20262026
Listed