Eli Pino

I visited for the first time and the experience exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere, the service, and every detail were amazing. The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor. This is definitely a place I would come back to again and again. Hands down, the best BBQ in Texas is right here.

Joseph Foster

Absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff made us feel genuinely appreciated, not just like another table. The food was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care and pride. Every dish exceeded expectations, and the attention to detail really showed. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and you could tell this is a business that truly cares about what they do and the people they serve. If you’re in Houston, this place is an absolute must—worth every minute and every bite.

+19

Jess and Jake

Meat is so juicy! Literally best meats we’ve had in Texas. The sweet potato’s are so so unique. Also the atmosphere is really cute and unique. Got to meet the owners and they were kind which is always nice because you know you are supporting a good business!

+1

Maia

I came in about an hour before closing and STILL had one of the best BBQ experiences I’ve ever had. The staff was so welcoming even that late in the day, and the food tasted like it had just come off the smoker. The brisket was tender with the perfect smoky bark, the ribs fell right off the bone, and the sausage had amazing flavor. The sides were just as good — the mac and cheese was creamy, the beans were seasoned perfectly, and the potato salad tasted homemade. Even close to closing time, everything was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The service was friendly, fast, and never rushed. You can tell they really care about the quality of their food and the people they serve. If you’re in Houston and want true Texas BBQ, Henderson & Kane needs to be on your list. I’ll absolutely be back!

Jen LaTour

I stopped in tonight for dinner, had veggie and brisket tacos and sweet potato side. Delicious 😋 they have a variety of beverages and a general store with local goods and other items. You have the option to sit indoors or outside at picnic tables. Seems like a nice area and it's close to buffalo bayou park.

James Phillips

I’m not going to say this is is the best BBQ in Texas, but it’s certainly my favorite pulled pork and brisket I’ve ever had. The pulled pork especially was perfectly cooked for 11am, juicy but not wet, you can taste the smoke profile. Absolutely amazing.

Sharon B Romero

This place is super cute, casual, and has many different snacks and treats for you to buy. We ordered the brisket and the chicken platter with sides of green beans, mac & cheese, and corn as well as a sweet potato and they were all on point. The service was great, very friendly and polite despite having a very busy day, we were the last couple customers there and they were still super nice.

+1

Valleri Beasley

We were in town from North Dakota, so it was a must to find good bbq. After about 30 minutes of research, I came across Henderson & Kane and am so happy that I did. Reviews make a difference, especially to small businesses! We arrived around 5:30 pm on a Saturday and was greeted with a warm welcome. There were maybe 6 customers sitting down, but after ordering, a steady flow of customers came through to get food or to shop in the store. Between the 2 of us, we had the fall off the bone pork ribs, juicy brisket, very flavorful boudin sausage. The sides are to die for! The super creamy Mac n cheese is some of the best I've ever had. The charro beans had the perfect amount of spice without being too much. The potato salad was better than my gramma's and the cream corn has whole corn in a sauce that in out of this world. Don't forget to check out the desserts. Banana pudding, cheesecakes, tarts, carrot cake . . . Take some home!

Yorkie Phil

Our second barbecue experience in Houston and this one was even better. Succulent brisket, delicious pulled pork and a supersize fully loaded baked potato. We also took a portion (they are huge) of the tres leches to eat at our Airbnb This place is a gem

James McCarthy

Henderson and Kane is an absolute hidden gem. I had the nicest meal I've ever had in my entire life. Seriously! Our server bobby was the nicest guy ever. Our party was visiting from Ireland 🇮🇪 and bobby went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I had the sliced turkey, cream corn, meaty mac with brisket, texas chilli and a baked potato. The food was absolutely stunning. Truly a legendary eatery!! Up Kneecap! 🇮🇪

+3

Jaelyn Melena

This is a great family owned barbecue place that offers great portions and delicious food. It has a old town country store vibe in Houston’s bustling downtown area. The brisket was very tender and melted in my mouth. It paired with the barbecue sauce very nicely. This place offers a variety of special throughout the week. I enjoyed $20 steak night on a Monday and was thoroughly impressed. Seating is limited, so come early, but this place is definitely worth a try.

+7

rossy ross

Hands down one of the best BBQ spots I’ve ever been to! everything we tried was amazing and the brisket melted In our mouth!! From the meats to the sides everything was exceptional! Not only that but the service was just amazing and with such a friendly atmosphere, definitely will be back !!

Susan Novak

Adorable general store selling local goods. The food is counter service, but they brought our food to our table. The food was INCREDIBLE! 3 people shared the platter and we were stuffed! I could have made a meal out of the sides alone. So good! Highly recommend!

+1

Mel

Came for dinner. The food is really good. Briskets were tender and juicy. The pulled pork delicious. The baked potatoes incredibly loaded. My only disappointment were the ribs. They were pretty dry. Even bbq sauce did not help. It was more chewy than tender for my taste. The side dishes were amazing. Really delicious. Green beens perfectly seasoned with just the right crunch. Mac N Cheese is a must try. Staff were all friendly and helpful. And to top it all off, it's also a convenience store you can buy knick knacks and canned/bottled drinks, etc.

+18

Is there some kind of rite of passage where local mom-and-pop shops hire employees who act personally victimized by customers? When placing my order, I was met with attitude wrapped in fake politeness, from this guy, and it honestly caught me off guard. Asking a question or making a small change shouldn’t be met with eye-rolling, irritation, or thinly veiled hostility. You probably hate your job, maybe even your life, but don’t take it out on customers. If interacting with people is this unbearable for you, why are you in a customer service position at all???? I’ve been a long-time customer at Henderson & Kane. Looks like when the owner’s away, the employees will play…more than happy to return to Truth, where I’m always happily received. ***Updating review to rate the food Food: 3 stars. And that’s being generous. Sometimes it’s a juicy 5-star hit, other times it’s a 1-star flop: dry, hard, and completely flavorless. Today is unfortunately one of those days. The only thing making the ‘fatty’ brisket edible is the BBQ sauce, but the entire point of a great BBQ is not needing to drown your meat in sauce to give it flavor. Excellent BBQ should be juicy, well-seasoned, and stand on its own. Signed, A very disappointed local who has supported H&K over many years.

Carmen Lopez

This is a $20 plate with two sides. I did get a 50% off because I was wearing my bib from the Chevron Marathon but come on! This is terrible! They even forgot the bread! These are hard times as it is! I needed a place that had a discount I am single and on social security disability don't forget the bread! And add a little more brisket!!! I am so disappointed. NEVER going back. Leo my server was the sweetest server I EVER had though! Excellent service from him!