Searching short ribs near me or beef ribs near me? These are bone-in beef plate ribs — also called dino ribs, dinosaur ribs, or beef short ribs — a single rib off the plate, smoked low and slow until the meat pulls clean. We cook them at our Houston Heights pit. Houston customers can pick up in the Heights or order delivery to nearby neighborhoods including Montrose, Garden Oaks, Midtown, River Oaks and Third Ward. We also ship the same racks vacuum-sealed nationwide. Short ribs and dino ribs sell out on busy weekends, so call ahead at (281) 905-2414 to check local availability before you drive over.
Massive 3-bone beef plate ribs (aka dino ribs / dinosaur ribs / beef short ribs) slow-smoked over post oak for 10+ hours. The most viral cut in Texas BBQ — pickup for short ribs near me in the Heights, or shipped to your door vacuum-sealed and ready to reheat.
Dino ribs — also called dinosaur ribs, beef plate ribs, or beef short ribs — are the cut that made Texas BBQ Instagram famous. They come from the plate section of the steer, 3 bones per rack, with an enormous column of beef meat covering each bone. A full rack typically weighs 5–8 lbs and looks prehistoric — hence the name. If you are looking for short ribs near me or beef ribs near me in Houston, this is the rack we smoke at 1530 Heights Blvd.
Cooked low and slow over post oak at 250°F for 10–12 hours, dino ribs develop a deep mahogany bark on the outside while the interior fat renders completely into buttery, pull-apart beef. It's one of the most impressive cuts you can put on a table. Houston Heights guests can pick up; everyone else can order them shipped nationwide — then use our how to reheat smoked brisket & vacuum-sealed BBQ guide when the box lands.
True dino / beef short ribs — 3 bones, 5-8 lbs per rack. Not to be confused with smaller back ribs.
Post oak, low and slow until the internal fat fully renders. No shortcuts.
Packed with dry ice in insulated shippers. Arrives cold and safe in any state.
15%+ below Goldbelly and other shipped BBQ platforms. Texas quality at honest prices.
3-bone plate ribs, 5-8 lbs per rack. Post oak smoked 10+ hours. The most impressive BBQ cut you can order.
2 lbs brisket + 2 lbs dino ribs — the ultimate Texas beef combo shipped to your door.
2 lbs brisket + 2 lbs dino ribs + pulled pork + sausage.
Harper's BBQ in Houston Heights smokes beef plate ribs (dino ribs / dinosaur ribs) for pickup and local delivery. Call (281) 905-2414 to confirm they are on the pit, or ship the same racks nationwide.
Short ribs near me: our Houston Heights pit. Beef short ribs here are the 3-bone plate / dino rack. Call (281) 905-2414 for pickup, or order them shipped nationwide.
Yes. BBQ beef ribs near me means post-oak smoked plate ribs at 1530 Heights Blvd. Pickup, local delivery, or ship the same cut. Weekend racks sell out — call ahead.
Beef ribs for sale near me at Harper's BBQ, 1530 Heights Blvd, Houston TX 77008 — $30.00/lb smoked plate / short ribs. Outside Houston, the same racks ship with flat $140 FedEx 2-Day (includes dry ice).
Beef dino ribs (also called dinosaur ribs, beef plate ribs, or beef short ribs) are massive bone-in beef ribs cut from the short plate. Each bone can weigh 1-2 lbs and is slow-smoked for a dramatic presentation.
Beef dino ribs are vacuum-sealed immediately after smoking and shipped via FedEx 2-Day with dry ice. Flat $140 shipping nationwide (includes dry ice). They arrive ready to reheat and serve.
Keep the bag sealed for a 145–150°F water bath, or foil at 250–275°F until hot. Step-by-step frozen vs refrigerated times: how to reheat smoked brisket & vacuum-sealed BBQ.
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Beef plate ribs—often called dino ribs, dinosaur ribs, or beef short ribs—are known for their large bones, rich beef flavor, and substantial portions. Availability can vary because the cut requires a long smoke and careful planning. Houston guests searching short ribs near me or beef ribs near me should call before driving; everyone else can order dino ribs shipped nationwide and follow the reheat guide when the pack arrives.
Contact Harper's before making a special trip to confirm current Houston availability, ordering instructions, and pickup details for short ribs near me and dino ribs near me.
Ask about current size and serving guidance when ordering for a group; actual rib weights and yield vary.
Review the current shipping schedule, packaging, reheating directions, and delivery restrictions before checkout. Flat $140 FedEx 2-Day includes dry ice.
