Dining at Killen's BBQ in Pearland with kids was an experience to remember! The staff was welcoming and accommodating, making us feel right at home with our lively bunch. We started with the smoked wings which were delightful. The kid's menu had great options, and the mac & cheese was a standout, getting two thumbs up from the little ones. Our main course included a variety of meats; the brisket has almost 2x in price over the years but is still worth it. Surprisingly, the sides didn't take a backseat - the creamy corn and brussel sprouts were delicious accompaniments. The carrot cake is a best in class dessert. Portions were generous, ensuring everyone left with a whole meal to take home. The casual, family-friendly atmosphere made our dinner enjoyable, and the cleanliness of the restaurant was impressive. Killen's BBQ not only lived up to its reputation but also provided a wonderful family dining experience we'll cherish.
A three meat plate allows you to sample and have leftovers. You can't go wrong. On this trip, the pork ribs and brisket were amazing and sauce didn't touch them. The turkey doesn't come was much flavor but their sauces are wonderful and were a great addition to the turkey with tangy leading the way for me. The brussel sprouts were something else and will always be a side for me here!
I was in town for work & of course you can’t come to Texas without having bbq, specifically Texas brisket! Killen’s is well known in Pearland & surrounding areas, for good reason. We wanted to beat the rush so we arrived at 11, right when they were opening the doors so there was only a couple other patrons waiting to order their lunch. The staff was super friendly, slicing our brisket & filling our sides in front of us. The brisket was prepared perfectly & it was so tender, I was able to cut it with my plastic fork, with the perfect amount of smoke flavor. The Mac n cheese was super creamy, cheesy & the noodles were cooked just right! I also had coleslaw which was fresh & crunchy. They have limited hours & have been known to sell out on busy days. This place is obviously doing something right! I would highly recommend stopping by Killen’s BBQ for some of their awesome food. I will be coming back next time I am in town, a must!
Had a great experience here. Service and food were above and beyond. We ordered 1 meat plate of brisket, macaroni, baked beans with side of Pork Burnt Ends, creamed corn, and banana pudding. Everyone likes different kinds of bbq but I can say this cut of brisket was flavorful and not dry at all. BBQ sauce was a bit spicy so beware if you are sensitive. Definitely recommend that you stop and try local. We went around 2:40pm on a Saturday and did not have to wait more than 5 mins to get service.
I’m only leaving 4 stars because the brisket was a little dry. The cream corn and baked beans were delicious. The mac and cheese was amazing. The brisket tacos were good.
All the hype and it did not disappoint. I got the nachos all the way and they were huge at a very reasonable price. Had lots of brisket on it. I also tried the Mac n cheese and that was great. The tea was not too sweet. The price is not cheap but the food is worth the cost. You order at the counter then get your food prior to sitting down. We will def be back
We got the beef ribs brisket It was delicious. The meat was so tender it was just falling off the bone. You could just pull it off with your fingers and the key lime pie was to die for it. It just melts in your mouth. It was so good. I will definitely go back
Great BBQ option, especially if you're in the mood for fatty beef brisket or thick cut ribs. I recommend getting the 2/3 meat combo to get a true taste of their menu. The meat options were great, but the sides okay, not a show stopper. Good comfortable and family friendly restaurant.
They have really good sides, I tried the Brussels sprouts, coleslaw, cream corn and Mac and cheese and they are all so good. The brisket was tender but I wish it had more fat/moist. Still a great place and great bbq
The food was wonderful. The brisket was fatty amd moist. The mac and cheese is the star of the show. The sausage was seasoned well. I wouldn't get the baked beans. I've had better from a can. The Brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection. They weren't too soft. Great rib! Hated the line but I can see why it stretches out of the door. Parking was tricky. We were lucky enough to get a spot in the actual parking lot. Overall wait wasn't crazy long.
Food here is great. I tried the brisket, pulled pork, turkey, pork ribs, baked beans. Those were all tasty. The jalapeno cheddar sausage, mac n cheese and the green beans were just okay. But the star of the show is the cream corn and the brussel sprouts!
Stopped by after golf to try out this venue upon a recommendation from a friend.
Well the dining room was packed, instead of waiting for a table, I chose to buy a to go order and eat in their pavilion.
The order was ready in about 20 mins. “They do a brisk-it” business here. I ordered the pulled pork and the pork ribs and I must say that they were to perfection. One of the best I have had.
The portions were sizeable and I did not leave hungry. You won’t either. Great choice, hope to be back.
Killens is a staple in Pearland, and has expanded to other places such as stadiums and into other establishments such as their steakhouse! There is an obvious reason for all of this; their flavorful and tender brisket and bbq items. Lots of textures and the right spices are all in their long-smoked brisket. Their creamed corn was one of my favorites as it’s subtly sweet and doesn’t taste over cooked etc. I’d definitely recommend this place if you haven’t tried it for some reason.
Killens is a really nice clean BBQ spot. The brisket is really tender and has good flavor. The BBQ chicken is kind of sweet and dry so I would skip that next time. The beef ribs were also really flavorful and tender.
The one thing that I don’t get was why is there pork in the Mac n cheese? Couldn’t order it and is probably the only side that’s worth it l.
Tried the strawberry cake and it was DELISH.
Hands down best potato salad side in the greater metropolitan Houston area. Brisket is awesome, too. Pickles are super tasty.
If I come to visit Houston again, I will definitely stop by at Killen's! Out of all Texas BBQ places I've been to, this is possibly my favorite! Definitely recommend the pulled pork and brisket! Bread pudding for dessert!
Killens BBQ is the epitome of Texas BBQ. All the meat items were delicious, we tried Brisket, Beef ribs, Pork Ribs, Sausage and sides of baked beans, Mac’n cheese and of course potato salad. There was so much flavor to everything, all the meats were tender. Our favorite was the Brisket- it was tender, perfectly cooked. Sides were great, I loved the beans. I do wish there were more options for bbq sauce, I would like to see a sweeter or hotter variation. Also sad not to see corn bread on the menu.
Solid BBQ spot.
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