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Slow & Low


Texas BBQ

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Slow & Low


Texas BBQ

 

A Destination

On the outskirts of town – just inside Highway 99 in southwest Houston – you'll find a small, rustic building on the side of Harlem Road. During normal operating hours you'll find a place packed with people and the city's biggest BBQ flavor. Come early, often, and hungry, or else you'll be left empty-handed; we sell out fast. Be sure to stop in and stay a while. Say hello to the Chef. Relax. And take your picture out in front of the restaurant with the bronze horse.  

 
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the food


the food


smoked to perfection

Our handmade sausage, slow-smoked brisket and pork, and other locally-sourced ingredients are cooked utilizing vintage, oak wine staves – pieces of wood barrels that retain the flavor of the vintage they held. Through this, a unique flavor is achieved. We also create our own bacon and butter to complement every dish. It sounds simple but it takes a certain knowledge and attention to detail – and you can taste the difference in the smoke.

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The Chef


The Chef


Ara malekian

Trained in Switzerland, Chef Ara spent his childhood in the kitchen with his grandmother. After moving to the US in the late 80s, he began his culinary career and was eventually recruited by celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck. After spending years on the road in various restaurants, he developed an affinity and love for Texas BBQ and has developed his own unique brand found exclusively at Harlem Road Texas BBQ.