Craving real Texas barbecue on the fly? Killen’s Barbecue is now open at Houston Hobby Airport, serving up smoked brisket, juicy ribs, and classic Southern sides—all packaged and ready to go. Pair your meal with a local craft beer to take with you through the terminal. It’s the perfect grab-and-go taste of Houston, straight from one of the city’s most celebrated barbecue joints.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7800 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061
Phone: (713) 640-3000
Website: https://us.areas.com/
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Reviews
C Coleman
Dejare, Andrea, and Katelynn were amazing during my brief stop at Killen’s Barbecue this morning. The smell of barbecue hit me as I rounded the corner and I couldn’t help but stop to check out their menu. Dejaré and Katelynn assisted me with selecting a rib plate with baked beans and Mac n cheese as well as a loaded baked potato with sliced brisket as my protein. The energy was great, the food was good and Andrea went above and beyond to ensure that my baked potato was wrapped securely so it would make it to my final destination. Kudos to the staff for making a quick stop for a snack into a delightful experience… I’ll definitely be back.
… moreSeth B
The late crew at Killen’s was kind enough to stay open after hours to feed us when we arrived at IAH after 10pm. The other vendors were closing and avoiding eye contact but Killen’s made us feel welcome.
On top of the hospitality, this was by far the best food I’ve had in an airport. It’s real barbecue and holds up to “regular” joints across the country. Real Texas brisket is available at $9 per 1/4lb off-menu.
With a 7-hour layover to eat it, my only regret was not ordering more.
*5-star rating weighted for location. There is better barbecue but probably not in an airport.
… moreOn top of the hospitality, this was by far the best food I’ve had in an airport. It’s real barbecue and holds up to “regular” joints across the country. Real Texas brisket is available at $9 per 1/4lb off-menu.
With a 7-hour layover to eat it, my only regret was not ordering more.
*5-star rating weighted for location. There is better barbecue but probably not in an airport.
abi
Staff was nice. But the young gentleman that was preparing my plate, he realized he put coleslaw in my box. He lifted my plate (already with my brisket and Mac and cheese) over the garbage, and proceeded to throw the coleslaw away. 1. Hygiene 2. What if I was allergic to one of the ingredients in the coleslaw, cross contamination.
Mac and cheese didn’t have any flavor unfortunately. I don’t like heavily seasoned food but it didn’t even fast like it was salted. Same with the potato salad.
However the Brisket was good! That was the only plus about this place besides the friendly staff.
… moreMac and cheese didn’t have any flavor unfortunately. I don’t like heavily seasoned food but it didn’t even fast like it was salted. Same with the potato salad.
However the Brisket was good! That was the only plus about this place besides the friendly staff.
Mr. Manning
This can’t be the best bbq Texas has to offer. I know Houston to have really great food behind Chicago and Baltimore, but this was not it. I waited in line over 40 minutes, they barely had anything and was very disorganized to say the least. The sandwich I got was not a $20 brisket sandwich and was very disappointing since I bought it while passing through and did not get to see my food until when I landed and was ready to eat it. I would not recommend this place at all it was a waste of time, effort, and certainly my money. Completely dissatisfied with the food and service here
… moreV T
Be sure to check your chopped beef before you leave. They gave me burnt & dry bits & not fresh chopped beef. I came back & one
employee was nice & offered to give me fresh chopped beef but the other employee who was slicing the beef was reluctant to chop up some fresh brisket for me & was trying to give me more burnt dried bits. For $19 the chopped beef baked potato is not worth it, especially with the lower quality of
Meat they try to pass off to travelers who are in a hurry to catch a flight.
… moreemployee was nice & offered to give me fresh chopped beef but the other employee who was slicing the beef was reluctant to chop up some fresh brisket for me & was trying to give me more burnt dried bits. For $19 the chopped beef baked potato is not worth it, especially with the lower quality of
Meat they try to pass off to travelers who are in a hurry to catch a flight.
Terri Anderson – Hunter
Oh, the joys of airport dining! My recent culinary adventure began with a “brisket” sandwich that I suspect was actually a geological survey of pure rendered fat, with a whisper of meat somewhere in its distant ancestry. For a cool $20+, I essentially purchased a greasy paperweight – utterly inedible and a tragic waste of both money and appetite.
Not to be outdone, its sausage-laden cousin decided to play hide-and-seek with its namesake ingredient. It was less a sausage sandwich and more a bread sandwich that once had a fleeting acquaintance with a sausage.
I suppose when in Rome… or rather, when in an airport, the motto is “charge what you like and serve something vaguely resembling food.” Consider this my official recommendation to pack your own snacks, unless your idea of a good time is paying premium prices for culinary disappointment.
… moreNot to be outdone, its sausage-laden cousin decided to play hide-and-seek with its namesake ingredient. It was less a sausage sandwich and more a bread sandwich that once had a fleeting acquaintance with a sausage.
I suppose when in Rome… or rather, when in an airport, the motto is “charge what you like and serve something vaguely resembling food.” Consider this my official recommendation to pack your own snacks, unless your idea of a good time is paying premium prices for culinary disappointment.
Harvey Gibbs
Got to the airport wanting Killens BBQ. Saw the price of $18.25 and was like damn. I know it’s in an airport and prices are higher but, sure let’s still get it. After all I did want it. I walk away with my water, brisket sandwich, and Mac and cheese, which was $30 in total. I come to find my sandwich has 4 mediocre slices of meat in it. Am I wrong for being disappointed? I essentially paid $4/piece of meat and $2 for a bun. Would recommend if you’re looking to break the bank for a small amount of food, which is good nonetheless but disappointing in the amount I get.
… moreZenopha Hudson
Wow — Killen’s BBQ at Hobby Airport completely blew me away! ✈️ From the moment I took my first bite, I could tell the food was fresh, high-quality, and made with care. The staff was warm and welcoming, which made the experience even better.
I’ll be honest — I walked in a little hesitant because airport food usually means sky-high prices and disappointing portions. But this place? Totally different. Here, the price matched the quality, and I left feeling like I truly got my money’s worth — and then some. That’s all you can really ask for from a great restaurant.
I ordered the sliced brisket plate with creamed corn and macaroni & cheese… and it was EXCELLENT. The brisket was tender and smoky, the sides were rich and flavorful — honestly, I could eat this every time I come to work.
Solid 5/5 stars. I will absolutely be back often.
Sincerely, I happy Southwest Airlines ramp agent.
… moreI’ll be honest — I walked in a little hesitant because airport food usually means sky-high prices and disappointing portions. But this place? Totally different. Here, the price matched the quality, and I left feeling like I truly got my money’s worth — and then some. That’s all you can really ask for from a great restaurant.
I ordered the sliced brisket plate with creamed corn and macaroni & cheese… and it was EXCELLENT. The brisket was tender and smoky, the sides were rich and flavorful — honestly, I could eat this every time I come to work.
Solid 5/5 stars. I will absolutely be back often.
Sincerely, I happy Southwest Airlines ramp agent.
Christopher A Cummins
Brisket was good. It was juicy and they cut it right in front of me. Had some kick to it. They put extra maple syrup in their baked beans and that makes them tasty. The cream corn needs an adjustment. There shouldn’t be that much corn hair in the cream corn. That’s a weird slimy feeling eating corn hair. It didn’t stop me though, I finished the whole thing. But seriously every bite had corn hair in it. I also got a beer. They only had one size. She didn’t tell me if they were out of the large or the small, just that they were out of the other cups. No biggie because there’s no limit on how many you can order. Back the corn, I gotta take a star away for the corn. It’s too much, I lied earlier. I’m not going to finish the corn. There’s no place to sit, walk over to the food court.
… moreEvan Rognas
You don’t get food and service like this in an airport. I’m used to zero hospitality and a worse version of a brand restaurant’s food. This was not that. It’s a small spot so you gotta go eat your food at the nearby food court, but that’s not an issue. Cam, Kee, and Andrea were so nice, cut the brisket perfect, and said yes with a smile to my every minor request I had. If you somehow have room the tres leches bread pudding is insanely good btw. Perfect for a layover and a long day. I’m bout to fall asleep on this flight like a baby. I ate the food too fast to take pictures, but just go there ya dummy.
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