Truth BBQ

"A new-school place, Truth focuses on brisket. And the Brenham-based spot is undeniably popular—the line usually extends out the door at the Washington Ave joint. While the brisket is certainly moist, it lacks the flavor or smokiness that other BBQ joints have mastered. But not all of Truth’s dishes fall short—the smoked turkey is expertly seasoned and the smokiness of the baked beans makes us feel like true cowboys. The best way to enjoy Truth is to come early (before they sell out) with turkey in mind and a sweet tooth for a slice of massive carrot cake." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"With juicy whole-hog roasts, smoked boudin, fatty brisket, and Saturday-only beef ribs that quickly sell out, it’s no surprise Truth BBQ has been billed as one of the top barbecue spots in the state. Evolved from pitmaster Leonard Botello IV’s small shack in Brenham, Truth’s fancier second location in the Heights serves competition-level barbecue with backyard flair. Diners can delight in complements like corn pudding, tater tot casserole, and delectable cakes crafted by Botello’s mother, Janel, and Truth’s head baker, Laquita Wilkins." - Brittany Britto Garley

"A Michelin-recognized smokehouse in Houston owned by Leonard Botello and Abbie Byrom-Botello, participating in initiatives to provide meals to food insecure patients and families." - Kayla Stewart

"Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV’s Heights barbecue joint builds from the foundation he built in a shack in Brenham. The barbecue joint is known for its moist brisket, tender ribs, turkey breast, smoky sausage, and sides that complement the meats, including tater tot casserole, corn pudding, and Brussels sprouts. Botelli has proven Truth can do much more than just barbecue, with fried chicken specials on Sundays and homemade desserts, including cheesecakes, banana pudding, cobblers, and cakes of all kinds." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Aid an amateur pitmaster with a line of barbecue sauces and spices from one of Texas’s Michelin-recommended barbecue joints. Snag the all-purpose brisket rub for the cook hoping to master the perfect flaky, flavorful bark and the Truth BBQ’s Trinity of sauces, including its original, the Stay Gold Tangy Mustard, and the White Lightnin’s Alabama White Sauce, for a great companion for smoked brisket, ribs, or poultry. Make it a fun spread with Truth’s selection of pickled onions, dill pickles, and a traditional escabeche mix, which are available individually or in a set." - Brittany Britto Garley