At Roegels, nestled in the Galleria chaos, you'll find Central Texas-style barbecue featuring juicy brisket, tender ribs, and addictive sides like bourbon banana pudding.
"Grabbing a three-meat plate at Roegels feels like sliding into a small-town roadside barbecue joint. And even though it’s smack dab amongst the Galleria area restaurant chaos, the barbecue’s pretty damn good. All the usual pit-smoked suspects line the menu. The meat is tender, the macaroni and cheese has a funky spiral noodle, and Roegels will even slap some brisket on a grilled cheese for you. That’s how you power lunch." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"Roegels on Houston’s West Side serves tasty Central Texas-style ‘cue and other smoked meats. Highlights on the menu include smoked pork belly, jalapeño cheese sausage, and tender brisket, complemented by sides such as collard greens and Texas pinto beans. Thursdays bring the much-anticipated daily special, the Texas Reuben piled high with pastrami, while bourbon banana pudding provides a sweet finish." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley
"Pronounced “Ray-gles,” this barbecue spot has a slew of loyal fans. Protein options include smoked pork belly, boudin, beef ribs, and pulled pork shoulder, alongside Texas caviar, loaded mashed potatoes, and decadent bourbon banana pudding, plus its cult favorite Texas Reuben pastrami sandwich served only on Thursdays." - Brittany Britto Garley, Eater Staff
"Grabbing a three-meat plate at Roegels feels like sliding into a small-town roadside barbecue joint. And even though it’s smack dab amongst the Galleria area restaurant chaos, the barbecue’s pretty damn good. All the usual pit-smoked suspects line the menu. Plus, the brisket is tender, the macaroni and cheese has a funky spiral noodle, and Roegels will even slap some brisket on a grilled cheese for you. That’s how you power lunch. photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel" - Chelsea Thomas
"If there are two things that Houstonians know and love it’s Tex-Mex cuisine and smoked meats. The two of these come together at JQ’s through their marriage of smoky barbecue and tacos like brisket birria with consommé or pulled pork carnitas in a crispy corn shell. The pop-up also ventures out to more limited offerings such as their huevos rancheros brisket tacos for brunch or their abuelita-approved spicy pork tamales. Though heavy on the festival trail, check their Instagram for their monthly calendar and make sure to pre-order, as they do not offer walk-up service." - Sean Hekmat
