Pizzitola's Heritage BBQ

Pizzitola's Heritage BBQ 90-Year-Old Brick Pits smoking Houston’s Best Ribs & Brisket daily since 1935. Preservation Houston Legacy Restaurant. Dine-in Mon- Sat 11am/8pm

Real table service & warm towels for Houston families who want authentic Texas BBQ at prices that make sense. Enjoy 90 years of authentic Texas BBQ at Pizzitola’s Heritage BBQ! Since 1935, our historic brick pits have smoked brisket, legendary spareribs, and sausage for Houston families. A living piece of history, we’re honored to share this legacy with you!

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.

DoorDash: https://order.online/business/Pizzitolas%20HERITAGE%20BBQ%20-14304523
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There’s something reassuring about a place that doesn’t feel the need to reinvent itself every few years.While trends co...
06/23/2026

There’s something reassuring about a place that doesn’t feel the need to reinvent itself every few years.

While trends come and go, we’re still smoking Houston’s Best Ribs the same way we have since 1935. The people who built this place laid down roots that still hold strong today. That kind of consistency isn’t loud — but it’s lasting.

If you appreciate that kind of grounding, 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

06/23/2026

The people who built this place should not be forgotten.

They started something in 1935 that still feeds families today. While so much around Houston moves fast, we’re still here carrying that same foundation forward — one plate at a time. Some things aren’t meant to be rushed or reinvented.

If you’re looking for a place that feels grounded instead of flashy, 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

Some places chase what’s trending. We’ve always chased what’s lasting.While Houston keeps evolving, we’re still here doi...
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

Some places get louder when attention comes their way. This one has always stayed steady. For over 90 years, we’ve serve...
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

The families who come today are the ones who bring their children tomorrow.That’s how it’s always worked here. Some trad...
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

Some places chase what’s new. We’ve always focused on what lasts. While Houston continues to move forward, we’re still h...
06/22/2026

Some places chase what’s new. We’ve always focused on what lasts.

While Houston continues to move forward, we’re still here doing what we’ve done since 1935 — smoking Houston’s Best Ribs on the same 90-Year-Old Brick Pits with the same care. The people who built this place laid a foundation that still feeds families today. That kind of continuity isn’t flashy, but it’s real.

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

Today we’re thinking about the fathers who built traditions.The ones who brought their kids here, and the ones who are s...
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

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+17132272283

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