The story
At first glance, Brisket and Rice might look like just another Houston barbecue joint, but the menu reveals a savvy Texan-Vietnamese fusion that’s earned a 4.7-star rating and a Michelin recommendation. The premise is simple: pair top-notch smoked proteins with rice, and the results speak for themselves.
Mark Wiens called it a “unique Texan-Vietnamese fusion barbecue spot worth the drive from Houston,” praising the “incredible smoked brisket fried rice” and noting that “the combination of brisket and rice really resonates with my taste buds.” Beyond the signature fried rice, the pit turns out brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, and both jalapeño and regular sausages—straightforward, high-quality barbecue with a smart cultural twist.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
The fatty brisket is the undisputed star, earning rapturous praise for its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Overall, the vibe is pure, unpretentious comfort, delivering deeply satisfying, soul-warming food.
“The fatty brisket is so juicy. The fat is soft and wobbly, and the meat is moist and juicy. It has so much flavor — the juicy, oily fattiness has seeped into the muscle. The pepper crust and bark on the outside are excellent.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Brisket and Rice. Most active: Mark Wiens
Brisket and Rice is a unique Texan-Vietnamese fusion barbecue spot worth the drive from Houston, serving incredible smoked brisket fried rice and top-notch barbecue — the combination of brisket and rice really resonates with my taste buds.
Dishes mentioned
Smoked Brisket Fried Rice
The smoked brisket fried rice is incredible. It has multiple layers of smokiness — from the breath of the wok and the smoked brisket fried within the rice. The rice is dried and hot from the super hot wok. The Chinese sausage counterbalances the smoky richness. It just works perfectly.
Brisket
The fatty brisket is so juicy. The fat is soft and wobbly, and the meat is moist and juicy. It has so much flavor — the juicy, oily fattiness has seeped into the muscle. The pepper crust and bark on the outside are excellent.
Jalapeno Sausage
The jalapeno sausage is phenomenal. It's so juicy, almost like meaty chili oil comes out with that flavor. The smoke is embedded all the way through it.
Regular Sausage
The regular sausage doesn't have as much heat as the jalapeno one, but it has the same meatiness and extreme moist juiciness. Both sausages are just phenomenal.
Pulled Pork
The pulled pork is shredded and mixed with barbecue sauce. It has that tangy, sweet barbecue sauce and pepper. It has a different flavor from the other barbecues we've had.
