Must-Try Mediterranean-Texan Fusion Barbecue in Houston: Levant BBQ

We’re always on the hunt for a unique fusion, and Levant BBQ delivered! As the city’s first Mediterranean BBQ joint, Levant BBQ brings a bold and flavorful twist to traditional Texas barbecue. Their meats are slow-smoked to perfection—mix in their Mediterranean BBQ sauce and sides, and you’ve got a match made in heaven!

At the heart of it all is their pitmaster, who recently took 10th place out of 250 competitors in the Houston Rodeo’s brisket contest. That alone tells you the meat is serious—and it is. We tried the brisket and beef rib, and both were incredibly juicy, perfectly seasoned, and paired beautifully with their signature pomegranate molasses BBQ sauce. The sauce is tangy, slightly sweet, and unlike anything else you’ll find at a traditional smokehouse!

What makes Levant BBQ even more unique is their 100% halal menu. There’s no pork here. Instead, they focus on cuts like lamb chops, lamb leg, and lamb neck, all smoked low and slow with a Mediterranean twist. It’s a refreshing shift that still honors the BBQ tradition while opening it up to a wider audience.

Their sides also reflect that fusion. You won’t just find coleslaw and mac and cheese—think creamy hummus, fragrant saffron rice, and warm fasolia (a tomato-based white bean stew). It’s comfort food from two worlds coming together on one plate.And if you’re not in the mood for a full spread? The Brisket Potato is a must. Loaded with smoked brisket and all the right toppings, it’s rich, filling, and just the right kind of messy.

Levant BBQ isn’t just doing something different—they’re doing it really well. With quality meats, bold flavors, and a clear point of view, this is one of the most exciting barbecue spots to hit Houston!