J-Bar-M Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant · Downtown
2201 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77003
Highlights
Contemporary craft barbecue with brisket, ribs, and sausage
Contemporary craft barbecue with brisket, ribs, and sausage
"J-Bar-M in EaDo serves up some of the city’s best new-school barbecue in one of the prettiest restaurants dedicated to smoked meats we’ve ever seen. Before the game, have some beautifully rendered brisket, snappy jalapeño-cheddar sausage, and thick slices of pepper-crusted turkey breast with fresh flowers on the table. Plus their creamy macaroni and cheese or smoky charro beans are way more satisfying than a bag of peanuts. Just make sure to grab some extra napkins before you sit down. How to get there: drive (five minutes) or take a pedicab (6 minutes)" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"This sprawling East End barbecue joint goes far beyond smoked meats. J-Bar-M is more of a community space and hangout, hosting various events, live music, and engaging far beyond its neighborhood. Along with offering Post Oak-smoked meats, the restaurant features a contemporary design, a massive beer garden, and views of Downtown that make it an inviting space for group outings and weekend brunch. Complement spreads of brisket, homemade sausage, and ribs, with dishes like brisket queso, the Texas-sized cinnamon rolls, or bottomless mimosas for $16. The Astros postseason gets particularly exciting here with specials on drafts, wine, and beer buckets." - Brittany Britto Garley
"J-Bar-M in EaDo also serves up some of the city’s best new-school barbecue in one of the prettiest restaurants dedicated to smoked meats we’ve ever seen. Have some beautifully rendered brisket, snappy jalapeño-cheddar sausage, tender pork ribs, and thick slices of pepper-crusted turkey breast on a table with fresh flowers. Load up on sides like creamy macaroni and cheese or smoky charro beans. Just make sure to grab some extra napkins before you sit down." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"This East End hangout offers more than barbecue. J-Bar-M has kicked off the holiday season with its tamales, made fresh daily with fillings like brisket, pork, and chicken smoked in-house. Buy a dozen for $30 or a half-dozen for $15." - Brittany Britto Garley
"J-Bar-M Barbecue looks straight out of a Magnolia Home catalog, and it’s definitely the only restaurant in EaDo with fresh flowers on every table. Most folks here hopped over from Downtown for a barbecue lunch or are catching an early dinner of beautifully rendered brisket, snappy jalapeño-cheddar sausage, tender pork ribs, and thick slices of pepper-crusted turkey breast. And even though J-Bar-M makes great new-school barbecue, the pico de gallo-dressed tacos are worth a visit in and of themselves." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
