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1221 W. 19th St. Houston, TX 77008

281-804-4555

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Houston Press
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Best Barbecue Restaurant
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Barbecue

Hours: Wed-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Housed in a tiny converted house on 19th Street in the Heights, Gatlin's is a Houston Proud kind of place. Owner Greg Gatlin is a graduate of St. Thomas High School, and he played football at Rice University. Now he mans the pits at Gatlin's, turning out incredible barbecue with gracious flair. The smoky brisket exudes flavor, gently pulling apart with the prodding of a plastic fork. It is meaty and moist, with a gorgeous smoke ring and obvious fat cap. But the ribs...Lord, the ribs. A lightly charred outside encases a tender, meaty interior. Sausage, too, is praiseworthy. Coleslaw and beans are standard fare, but the dirty rice is outstanding.

2011 | Best Barbecue Restaurant

At Gatlin's, low and slow are the keywords in this family's burgeoning barbecue empire. There's barely any seating inside, and only a small attached patio, but that doesn't stop the lines from forming outside the front door every single day, demanding Greg Gatlin's brisket and ribs. Unusual for a barbecue joint, the sides are just as craveable as the meat: Try the dirty rice and you'll leave an avowed liver lover, and get some creamy coleslaw for a little crunch alongside your meat. And when... More »
2010 | Best Barbecue Restaurant

As much as Houston loves barbecue, it's hard to find a consistently great spot for it. After all, it's fairly easy to mess it up. It's gotta be moist and tender with a smoky flavor, nice smoke ring and solid fat cap. Lose any of those components, and your smoker is sunk. Fortunately, Gatlin's BBQ is off the charts in every category. Housed in a tiny converted house on 19th Street in the Heights, Gatlin's is a Houston Proud kind of place. Owner Greg Gatlin is a graduate of St. Thomas High... More »

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By Katharine Shilcutt | Mon, August 9, 2010

As mentioned in last week's Openings & Closings roundup, Gatlin's BBQ has now taken up residence in the spot on W. 19th Street where the late, lamented Jazzie's once served up some of Houston's best p... More »

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Gatlin's BBQ

1221 W. 19th St. Houston, TX 77008

281-804-4555

Description

2011 | Best Barbecue Restaurant

2010 | Best Barbecue Restaurant

By Sam Brown | Thu, May 10, 2012

By Kevin Shalin | Thu, January 20, 2011

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, January 06, 2011

By Katharine Shilcutt | Mon, August 9, 2010