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06/24/2026
Most burgers are just grilled. Ours are smoked first, then seared next to the open fire in our 90-Year-Old Brick Pits.
Made in-house with Goodstock ground brisket, our Brisket Burger delivers serious smoke flavor with a perfect crust.
We’re celebrating both International Hamburger Day and National Brisket Day the only way that makes sense — with a real brick-pit brisket burger......RIGHT NOW!
Call 713-227-2283 https://pizzitolasbbq.com/
We’re not from Houston. We ARE Houston.
Houston's Quintessential RIBS
Pizzitola's HERITAGE BBQ
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
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06/23/2026
Some places chase what’s trending. We’ve always chased what’s lasting.
While Houston keeps evolving, we’re still here doing what we’ve done since 1935 — smoking Houston’s Best Ribs on the same 90-Year-Old Brick Pits. The people who built this place didn’t just open a restaurant. They created something that still brings families together generations later.
If you’re looking for something real instead of trendy, we’re still here doing it the same way.
We’re not from Houston. We ARE Houston.
Houston’s Quintessential RIBS
Pizzitola’s HERITAGE BBQ
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
Call us: 713-227-2283
Order: https://pizzitolasbbq.com/
EzCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/pizzitolas-bar-b-cue-3
DoorDash: https://order.online/business/Pizzitolas%20HERITAGE%20BBQ%20-14304523
06/22/2026
Some places get louder when attention comes their way. This one has always stayed steady.
For over 90 years, we’ve served Houston the same way — with real table service, honest food, and ribs that taste like they belong to this city. While trends come and go, we’ve never felt the need to chase them. The smoke, the flavor, and the welcome have stayed consistent because they were built on something real from the start.
If you appreciate that kind of grounding, the table is ready.
We’re not from Houston. We ARE Houston.
Houston’s Quintessential RIBS
Pizzitola’s HERITAGE BBQ
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
Call us: 713-227-2283
Order: https://pizzitolasbbq.com/
EzCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/pizzitolas-bar-b-cue-3
DoorDash: https://order.online/business/Pizzitolas%20HERITAGE%20BBQ%20-14304523
06/22/2026
The families who come today are the ones who bring their children tomorrow.
That’s how it’s always worked here. Some traditions aren’t about being old — they’re about being consistent. While so much around Houston changes, we’re still serving the same ribs, the same smoke, and the same welcome that generations have grown up on.
If you’re looking for a place that feels like it belongs to this city’s story, we’re still here doing it the same way.
We’re not from Houston. We ARE Houston.
Houston’s Quintessential RIBS
Pizzitola’s HERITAGE BBQ
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
Call us: 713-227-2283
Order: https://pizzitolasbbq.com/
EzCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/pizzitolas-bar-b-cue-3
DoorDash: https://order.online/business/Pizzitolas%20HERITAGE%20BBQ%20-14304523
06/21/2026
Today we’re thinking about the fathers who built traditions.
The ones who brought their kids here, and the ones who are still bringing their own families back. Since 1935, this place has been part of Houston stories — the kind that get passed down from one generation to the next.
To all the dads: Happy Father’s Day. We hope you get to slow down today and enjoy something real.
We’re not from Houston. We ARE Houston.
Houston’s Quintessential RIBS
Pizzitola’s HERITAGE BBQ
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
06/21/2026
As we celebrate Father’s Day, welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to Houston for the World Cup, and look ahead to America’s 250th birthday, we’re reminded how much history this city has lived through.
Pizzitola’s has been part of that story since 1935. We’ve seen Houston grow, change, and evolve — yet some things have stayed the same. The same 90-Year-Old Brick Pits. The same commitment to real barbecue. The same feeling of sitting down to a meal that feels like it belongs here.
That’s what we mean when we say Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.
If you’re visiting Houston or you’re local and want to experience a piece of this city’s living history, we’d love to have you at the table.
We’re not from Houston. We ARE Houston.
Houston’s Quintessential RIBS
Pizzitola’s HERITAGE BBQ
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
Call us: 713-227-2283
Order: https://pizzitolasbbq.com/
EzCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/pizzitolas-bar-b-cue-3
DoorDash: https://order.online/business/Pizzitolas%20HERITAGE%20BBQ%20-14304523
Address
1703 Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX
77007
Directions to this Houston restaurant can be found below:
Public transport:
- Take the metro/bus to the nearest stop.
- Walk north for 3 blocks on the main road.
- Look for the restaurant on your left-hand side.
Driving/parking:
- Head west on the nearest major road.
- Turn left/north onto the main road.
- Look for a parking lot/garage after 2 blocks, or park on the street.
- The restaurant will be on your left-hand side.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 8pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 8pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 8pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 8pm |
| Friday |
11am - 8pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 8pm |
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What people say
Pizzitola's Barbecue in Houston is a must-visit for anyone who loves delicious, authentic barbecue. Their smoked juicy chicken fajitas are just one of the many protein choices available for your fajitas, and they are absolutely mouth-watering. But that's not all - their burgers are also some of the best in the city, made in their brick pits for an unbeatable flavor.
If you're looking to save some money while enjoying Pizzitola's amazing food, be sure to take advantage of their takeout specials. Order The Madden Plan, The Pizzitola's Package, or The Shepherd Drive specials and you can add a slab of ribs for just $30 - a healthy saving indeed!
And don't forget about their Saturday BBQ breakfasts and $2 domestic beers - it's the perfect way to start your weekend off right. With hours from 11am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, there's always a good time to stop by Pizzitola's Barbecue. So what are you waiting for? Come and take it!
