Pizzitola's Heritage BBQ
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Pizzitola's Heritage BBQ has been smoking meat in Houston since 1935, and it still knows what it's doing.
This is a Texas barbecue joint that builds its reputation on brick pits, post oak, salt, pepper, and fire — the old way. St. Louis-style pork spareribs, brisket, and sausage come out properly done, which is the only way that matters.
Established in 1935 and still operating on Shepherd Drive, Pizzitola's is the kind of place that doesn't need to explain itself. You know what you came for.
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