Houston Heights, TX — 1530 Heights Blvd
Best Smoked Brisket in Houston, TX
Harper's BBQ has been slow-smoking full packer briskets over post oak in Houston Heights since 2018. 14–16 hours. Salt and pepper rub. No shortcuts. This is what Central Texas brisket tastes like.
★★★★★ 4.8 stars · 186 reviews · Open Wed–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm
Houston Brisket Done Right
Walk into Harper's BBQ on any open day and you'll immediately smell what the difference is. The pit has been running since before sunrise. The briskets go on at midnight. By the time you walk in at 11am, they've been smoking for 10 or more hours.
We use full packer briskets — flat and point together — because that's the only way to get both textures right. The flat slices clean. The point crumbles apart. The fat cap on top bastes the meat all night.
Post oak is the only wood we use. It gives Houston brisket that clean, mild smoke flavor — not sweet, not overpowering. Just honest Texas BBQ.
What Goes Into Houston's Best Brisket
🔥 The Cut
Full USDA Choice or Prime packer briskets — both the flat and point. The whole muscle, 12–16 lbs, trimmed by hand every morning.
🌳 The Wood
Post oak only. Central Texas BBQ tradition — clean smoke, deep ring, and bark that sets without burning. No mesquite. No gas assist.
🧀 The Rub
Coarse kosher salt and black pepper. That's it. The Texas way. No sweet rubs, no paprika, no chili powder. The beef does the talking.
⌛ The Time
14–16 hours at 225–250°F. We hold through the stall, let the bark set, and pull when the probe slides in like warm butter. Checked by feel, not a timer.
How to Get Houston Brisket from Harper's
Dine In
1530 Heights Blvd, Houston TX 77008. Walk in Wed–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm. Come early — brisket can sell out by 2pm on weekends.
Call Ahead Pickup
Call (281) 905-2414 to reserve your brisket order. Pickup when it's ready — no wait in line. Best option for larger orders.
Local Delivery
We deliver brisket to Houston Heights, Montrose, Garden Oaks, Midtown, River Oaks & nearby. Order online or call us. See delivery areas →
Ship Nationwide
Want Houston brisket anywhere in the US? We ship it FedEx 2-Day with dry ice. Order shipped brisket →
Harper's BBQ Houston Menu
Smoked fresh daily. We sell out when it's gone — no holding over.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brisket Plate | Slow-smoked 16 hrs, 2 sides | $18 |
| Brisket by the Pound | Sliced or chopped, sold by weight | $24/lb |
| Ribs (Half Rack) | Smoked pork ribs, 2 sides | $22 |
| Dino Beef Ribs | Massive beef plate ribs, slow-smoked | $38 |
| Pulled Pork Plate | Slow-smoked pulled pork, 2 sides | $16 |
| Sausage Plate | Smoked jalapeño sausage links, 2 sides | $14 |
| 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 →
Serving Brisket Across Houston
From our Heights kitchen, we deliver and cater across Houston. Looking for brisket near your neighborhood?
Smoked Brisket Houston — FAQ
Where can I get the best smoked brisket in Houston?
Harper's BBQ at 1530 Heights Blvd, Houston TX 77008. 4.8 stars, 186 reviews. Open Wed–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm. Full packer brisket slow-smoked 14–16 hours over post oak.
How long does Harper's BBQ smoke their brisket?
14 to 16 hours at 225–250°F over post oak. Briskets go on the pit in the middle of the night. We hold through the stall and pull when the probe slides in like warm butter — not by a clock.
Can I call ahead for brisket pickup?
Yes — call (281) 905-2414 to reserve your order. Weekend brisket often sells out before 2pm, so calling ahead is strongly recommended for larger orders or late arrivals.
Do you deliver brisket in Houston?
Yes. We deliver smoked brisket to Houston Heights, Montrose, Garden Oaks, Midtown, River Oaks, and surrounding neighborhoods. Call us or order online. Delivery areas →
Ready to Order?
Call ahead for pickup, request delivery, or ship it nationwide.
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