Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Editorial Review

Nondescript exterior and kitschy decor don't detract from some famously delicious hickory-smoked brisket and Texas-style barbecue.

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on February 07, 2007. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Good Food Good Service . Veg Friendly

Average Rating

80

The Menu is very elaborate and has lots of choices. They were happy to make substitutions.
The food is pretty good and so is the service. Your typical Casual Tex Mex Dining.
Great place to come with friend or family for a few drinks and dinner.

Posted by TeJay79 on November 02, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Friendly, fast and good

Average Rating

100

The servers are all super nice. The owner is on site and personally talks to most everyone. Everyone knows everyone. It went from only a couple of people to standing room only in less than 30 minutes. You can get your choice of meats as in lean or juicy on the meat plate. The brisket was pretty darn good and...

Posted by BWB77024 on September 10, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

I respect Pizzitola's for its historical significance. It is one of the oldest barbecue venues still in existence in Houston. And it deserves your visit and your patronage. In a world of corporation chains, it is important for all of us to support local, independent operations.

Posted by Jay Francis on September 02, 2015. Brought to you by zomato.

Great food, great service

Average Rating

100

Had dinner with an out of town friend on a weeknight. Only a few customers inside which was nice--easy parking, lots of attention by the wait staff. This isn't the common cafeteria style bbq, they have a real menu, pick your meat(s) and sides. Service was prompt and attentive and the food was excellent--the potato salad was a great side...

Posted by Gary A on August 11, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

100

5 star

Posted by MarcandMichelle Salinas on August 04, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

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Posted on September 14, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Houston's only open brick pits still in operation. Taste real pit style bar b cue

Posted on June 17, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

Although Texas BBQ focuses heavily on beef brisket, ribs are also insanely delicious, depending on where you go. Pizzitola's has been smoking meat since the Great Depression. Conveniently located on Shepherd Drive near the I-10, this true Texas joint boasts of their amazing spareribs, and with great reason. Go during lunch and see for yourself how much this city loves their BBQ. Share a slab of...

Posted on February 27, 2013. Brought to you by cityseekr.

Pizzitola's kitchen staff boasts over 100 years of "pit style" barbecue experience. The brisket is tender & juicy and the pork ribs are the most popular menu item. You can also order chicken and sausage. They also offer all the fixings: a mustard based potato salad, pinto beans, cole slaw and smoky grilled vegetables.

Posted on September 03, 2011. Brought to you by discoverourtown.

There's no doubt that Pizzitola's, in operation since 1935, knows how to make some darned good barbecue. There is very little that doesn't cause the mouth to water uncontrollably. Pizzitola's specialty is brisket — lean cut and so tender it just disappears in your mouth. The pork ribs, rubbed with sea salt and pepper, seem simple but are imbued with a full, smoky flavor by the east Texas...

Posted on August 18, 2011. Brought to you by 10best.