Gatlin's BBQ
41 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood, r/BBQ30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 37 threads.
What people say, in short
Gatlin's is a recurring favorite in Houston barbecue discussions, with praise for brisket, sausage and sides. Fried okra and wings also earn individual endorsements. The enthusiasm is not unanimous: some diners prefer other barbecue spots, and others feel Gatlin's has lost ground over time. One visitor liked the sausage, beef rib and sides but was disappointed by the brisket.
Address
Gatlin's BBQ, 3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C Ste A, Houston, TX 77018
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Brisket, Sausage, Beef rib
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/haudi in r/houston · Dec 2024
Names Gatlin's among barbecue places they would choose instead.
- Mixedu/boobka in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025consistency
Rates it top tier, though says it has slipped as others caught up.
- Recommendsu/Zookar in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Suggests trying Gatlin's for barbecue.
- Recommendsu/Bill__Q in r/houston · Sep 2024
Names Gatlins as favorite barbecue restaurant.
- Recommendsu/gulielmusdeinsula in r/BBQ · Oct 2024
Named among the main Houston barbecue spots in a visitor list.
- Recommendsu/moleratical in r/houston · Dec 2023value
Would rather pay that price at Gatlin's than go to Hungry Farmer.
- Mixedu/ANKhurley in r/houston · Sep 2024variety
Says Gatlins has great meats but less good other items.
- Recommendsu/fried_the_lightning in r/BBQ · Feb 2024
Lists Gatlin's among the really good options.
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- Recommendsu/ActualTexan in r/houston · May 2025
Simply says Gatlin's is great.
- Recommendsu/TexasTrini722 in r/houston · Apr 2024
Suggests trying Gatlin's on Ella.
- Recommendsu/bouztsy in r/houston · Dec 2023
Enthusiastically says Gatlin's is the best.
- Recommendsu/crushsuitandtie in r/houston · Dec 2023
Lists Gatlin's among spots to try for barbecue.
- Caveatu/blowurhousedown in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Says the whole list is poor if this place appears on it.
- Caveatu/slanginthangs in r/HoustonFood · May 2025consistency
Says Gatlins was good in the past but has declined for a long time.
- Recommendsu/quiksi in r/houston · Sep 2024taste
Doesn't usually like fried okra, but finds Gatlin's version very good.
- Recommendsu/hems86 in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2026
Lists Gatlin's among top-tier spots around town.
- Recommendsu/generic2022 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026taste
Names Gatlin's as a stronger barbecue choice than Pappa's.
- Recommendsu/CareerCheap649 in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Names Gatlin's as its one suggestion.
- Recommendsu/U_before_me in r/houston · Jan 2026
Lists it as one of three suggestions for the barbecue dinner.
- Recommendsu/SelectAd1942 in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2025
Says they are a big fan of Gatlin's.
- Recommendsu/jakester12321 in r/houston · Apr 2025value
Suggests it for barbecue; says its brisket runs cheaper than nearby Heights spots and it sometimes has rib tips.
- Mixedu/H0wSw33tItIs in r/houston · Sep 2024taste
Disappointed with brisket but liked sausage, beef rib and sides.
- Recommendsu/Hungry_Cajun in r/HoustonFood · May 2024
Names Gatlins as their answer to the brisket question.
- Recommendsu/LogicalTexts in r/houston · Dec 2023
Names Gatlin's as a pick alongside Pinkerton's.
- Recommendsu/GoodResort4817 in r/houston · Jul 2025
Lists Gatlin's among Sunday dinner picks and says they love it.
- Recommendsu/Salt_Inspection432 in r/houston · Dec 2024taste
Says the barbecue place tied to this Gatlin's is excellent and that they love its brisket.
- Recommendsu/MixMasterMadge in r/houston · Sep 2024
Names Gatlins as a barbecue recommendation.
- Recommendsu/squishysalmon in r/houston · Sep 2024taste
Calls Gatlins favorite and praises the wings.
- Recommendsu/Malphas210 in r/BBQ · Feb 2024
Ate there and judged the food legit.
- Recommendsu/EvanWilliams100 in r/smoking · Jan 2024
Says they've visited many times and calls it their favorite.
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