Pinkerton's BBQ, The Heights

Returns most often for consistent barbecue in Houston.

Praises its consistency and says it keeps stock when other spots run out.

Recommends Pinkertons as a barbecue option in the city.

Lists Pinkerton's among the top local barbecue picks.

Recently ate there and rated its ribs and brisket among the best they've had.

Recommends Pinkerton's and says its line moves faster than at other barbecue spots.

Answers the barbecue request by naming Pinkerton's and giving its street address.

Most consistent barbecue place for them.

Finds the brisket solid though costly, ribs the standout; advises off-peak visits to avoid lines.

Lists this among the good Houston options worth a drive into the city.

Answers with Pinkerton's as its single pick.

Calls Pinkerton's super solid.

Names Pinkerton's among barbecue places they would choose instead.

Says brisket varies by cut and animal, and names Pinkerton's among the few places that stay consistent.

Ranks Pinkerton's second among barbecue spots for the visitor.

Names this place as its pick in the best-barbecue discussion.

Names this spot's beef ribs and smoked budin as its standouts.

Liked the barbecue but didn't find the sides they need to pair with it.

Likes Pinkerton's but says it can run out of items.

Advises hesitation for a layover, since it sits nearer town and traffic could make you miss your flight.

Warns that the food at Pinkertons looks very dry.

Lists it among their favorite Houston barbecue spots, unranked.