Houston Heights, TX
The Best BBQ in Houston, TX
Harper's BBQ in Houston Heights has been serving Central Texas-style smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and sausage since 2018. Post oak. Low and slow. No shortcuts.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 stars · 186 reviews · 1530 Heights Blvd, Houston TX 77008
Why Houston Keeps Coming Back
There are a lot of BBQ restaurants in Houston. What separates the best from the rest is simple: time, wood, and craft. Harper's BBQ doesn't take shortcuts. Every brisket smokes 14 to 16 hours over real post oak — not gas-assisted, not rushed, not reheated the next day.
We're a Houston Heights institution. Locals come in on Wednesdays when the pit opens. Regulars order the same thing every week — brisket by the pound, a half rack of ribs, and a loaded baked potato. New customers come in on a recommendation and immediately understand why.
If you're searching for the best BBQ in Houston, you've found it. Come in, call ahead, or get it shipped. Same quality every time.
14–16 Hr Smoke
Low and slow. Post oak only.
4.8 Stars / 186 Reviews
Houston locals don't lie.
Houston Heights
1530 Heights Blvd — walk in or order ahead.
Delivery & Shipping
Local delivery + ships all 50 states.
Houston's Best BBQ Menu
Everything smoked fresh daily. No leftovers. No compromises.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brisket Plate | Slow-smoked 16 hrs, 2 sides | $18 |
| Ribs (Half Rack) | Smoked pork ribs, 2 sides | $22 |
| Pulled Pork Plate | Slow-smoked pulled pork, 2 sides | $16 |
| Sausage Plate | Smoked jalapeño sausage links, 2 sides | $14 |
| Combo Plate | Choice of 2 meats, 2 sides | $24 |
| Family Pack | 3 lbs meat, 4 sides, feeds 4-6 | $89 |
Sides: smoked mac & cheese, loaded baked potato, coleslaw, jalapeño cornbread, pinto beans, potato salad. Full menu →
What Makes Houston's Best Smoked Brisket
The Cut
We use full packer briskets — the whole flat and point together. Both muscles smoke at different rates, so the timing has to be perfect to get that silky fat cap and probe-tender flat simultaneously.
The Wood
Central Texas BBQ means post oak. Period. The flavor is clean, the smoke ring is deep, and the bark is everything you want — mahogany, peppery, and crackling.
The Rub
Salt and pepper. That's the Central Texas way. No sweet rubs, no elaborate spice blends. The beef and the smoke do the work — the rub just gets out of the way.
The Time
14 to 16 hours at 225–250°F. We watch the stall, we let the bark set, and we pull when the probe slides in like warm butter. Not by the clock — by feel.
Best BBQ Delivery in Houston
We deliver to Houston Heights, Montrose, Garden Oaks, Midtown, Third Ward, EaDo, and surrounding neighborhoods. Call (281) 905-2414 to place a delivery order or see delivery areas →
Not in Houston? We ship nationwide. Vacuum-sealed, packed with dry ice, and shipped FedEx 2-Day to all 50 states. Order shipped BBQ →
Best BBQ Houston — FAQ
What is the best BBQ in Houston?
Harper's BBQ in Houston Heights — 4.8 stars, 186 reviews, 14-hour post oak smoked brisket, dino beef ribs, pulled pork, and sausage. Open Wed–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm.
What Houston neighborhoods do you deliver BBQ to?
We deliver to Houston Heights, Montrose, Garden Oaks, Timbergrove, Shady Acres, Midtown, Third Ward, EaDo, Rice Military, and more. Call (281) 905-2414 to confirm your area.
Do you offer BBQ catering in Houston?
Yes — Harper's BBQ caters corporate events, weddings, graduations, and private parties across the Houston metro. Request a catering quote →
Can you ship Houston BBQ nationwide?
Yes. We ship smoked brisket, dino beef ribs, pulled pork, sausage, and bundle packs nationwide via FedEx 2-Day with dry ice. Order shipped BBQ →
Ready to Order?
Call ahead for pickup, request delivery, or ship it nationwide.
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