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Pizzitola’s Heritage BBQ is Houston’s Best Ribs destination, smoking authentic Texas Barbecue Pit To Table in our historic 90-Year-Old Brick Pits since 1935. The Greater Heights Original BBQ Destination, we’ve been serving the community for three generations with premium Beef brisket, our legendary Quintessential ribs as stated by the Houston Chronicle, sausage, and house-made sides. From John & Leila Davis’s Shepherd Drive Barbecue roots to Jerry Pizzitola’s era and today under James Maida and Tim Taylor, we honor Houston BBQ Culture with every plate. Family-friendly, welcoming atmosphere in the Heights—perfect for lunch, dinner, or carrying on tradition. Come taste the legacy we’ve been building for 90 years.
Institution for BBQ classics, especially racks of ribs, chicken, sausage & down-home banana pudding.
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Address: 1703 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (713) 227-2283
Website: https://pizzitolasbbq.com/
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Phoebe Keel
I’ve tried just about everything but the pork and it’s all super good. The thing I love the most about this place is their chicken! Bone in or bone out! It’s the consistency here that makes it so good because there’s never a time I’ve been here where it’s lackluster at all! Things from the street corn, Mac n cheese, smoked Brussels sprouts, all the way down to the staff is a warm welcome that everyone in Houston should enjoy. The Mac and cheese alone would make a grown man shed a tear!
Finally tried the salad they had and oh my lord I was honestly impressed with just HOW GOOD they made it! Normally a salad is alright from most places but this one I plan to put into my usual rotation!! 2/6/26
I’ve never had the chocolate cake before but as someone who isn’t the biggest fan of chocolate I actually loved it!2/10/26
Tried the brisket burger as well as the cornbread! Both worked great ordered together! Taking the jelly like habanero sauce and putting it with the cornbread was to DIE FOR! 2/26/26
… moreFinally tried the salad they had and oh my lord I was honestly impressed with just HOW GOOD they made it! Normally a salad is alright from most places but this one I plan to put into my usual rotation!! 2/6/26
I’ve never had the chocolate cake before but as someone who isn’t the biggest fan of chocolate I actually loved it!2/10/26
Tried the brisket burger as well as the cornbread! Both worked great ordered together! Taking the jelly like habanero sauce and putting it with the cornbread was to DIE FOR! 2/26/26
Jeremy Dees
Go visit Pizzitola’s as fast as you can. I stopped by a few weeks ago for the first time looking for a new bbq joint and I was amazed and kind of mad at myself for having never been here before. We stopped in a Saturday afternoon and tried the weekend special brisket enchiladas and a 2 meat sampler plate. All of it was amazing. The brisket enchiladas were so good I came back a week later to have them again. Easily one of Houston’s best local dishes around. Don’t sleep on it. As for my bbq parter, they got a 2 meat plate for $16 which was unbelievable. It came with 3 pork ribs and 2 generous slices of brisket. I couldn’t believe how low the price was for the amount we got. The ribs were easily the highlight of the plate but the brisket came correct on its own as well. The sides we got were good but hard to focus on next to the bbq. Next we got a slice of chocolate cake at the recommendation of by bbq partner and when I thought I couldn’t eat another bite I found myself eating most of the cake. The service was top notch and very friendly and attentive. The dining room was very clean and had many tvs around with various sports games on. 10 out of 10 recommend if you’re in the mood for great bbq and don’t need the hassle of line waiting.
… moreDrea Castillo
Best bbq in Houston? I think so!!
This place had such amazing food all around. The brisket enchiladas my bf ordered blew my mind they were so flavorful
I got a classic dinner plate of brisket with potato salad and pinto beans – brisket was tender and smoky alone but the BBQ sauce compliments the brisket soooo well, potato salad and beans were just as delicious 🙂
Service was excellent and the gentleman who took our order was kind enough to make suggestions
Honorable mention to the house made lemonade it was perfect combination of sweet and tangy!
Please try this place!
… moreThis place had such amazing food all around. The brisket enchiladas my bf ordered blew my mind they were so flavorful
I got a classic dinner plate of brisket with potato salad and pinto beans – brisket was tender and smoky alone but the BBQ sauce compliments the brisket soooo well, potato salad and beans were just as delicious 🙂
Service was excellent and the gentleman who took our order was kind enough to make suggestions
Honorable mention to the house made lemonade it was perfect combination of sweet and tangy!
Please try this place!
Hayley Ripinski
AMAZING food and the staff/service is just as wonderful! Brisket and street corn are must haves. We were in town from Pittsburgh and couldn’t go home without getting some Texas bbq, this place was recommended and did not disappoint. We’ll be back!
… moreMelissa Sanchez
Stumbled across this little gem. The food, the atmosphere, but especially the staff…AMAZING!! Definitely coming back and bringing my crew to chat with Cindy. She’s been here for 30 years!
… moreNatashai Taylor
When we came in instantly we were greeted and they were very attentive!!!! The food was delicious!!! We had ribs and they just fell off the bone!!! The Turkey was another story so moist and delicious!!!! The Brisket was so delicious and smokey I even at the fat
… moreTimothy J Stapleton
What a gem. I’ve probably driven by it 1000 times and never noticed it. It gives old-timey, hole-in-the wall, iykyk vibes with the regulars chatting up a storm, country music playing, waitress checking on you like a mother hen. But enough about the charming ambience- the food is the real star. I got pulled pork and fatty brisket, mac n cheese and beans. It came with a pitcher of bbq sauce that had a nice kick to it. The pulled pork came with a side of sweet bbq sauce- also delicious. Generous portions (I have to take home half).
I can’t wait to come back. Did I mention it’s been around 90 years? That’s centuries in Houston years. This place has stood the test of time and is still delivering.
… moreI can’t wait to come back. Did I mention it’s been around 90 years? That’s centuries in Houston years. This place has stood the test of time and is still delivering.
Andrew Heaton
Old style home vibes from this place. I had the ribs pulled pork and brisket. As well as the brisket queso. Pulled pork was the star of the show. Brisket was amazing. Very respectful and caring staff. Feels like a good ole mom and pop bbq spot. Will be coming back.
… moreKyle Riewe
Ribs here are so much better than Pinkertons and truth bbq. Staff is so friendly. If you want that old school bbq like it use to be and very reasonable prices. Do not miss this place.
… moreAshly D
The service, food along with the atmosphere was unbelievable. Cindy our server was great and pleasant. We will be back my baked potato was to die for.
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