‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Popular Houston BBQ Restaurant Targeted Again Following Costly Brisket Theft

Houston, Texas — The owners of a popular local barbecue restaurant in Houston are expressing heartbreak after their establishment was targeted by burglars once again, just days after a costly brisket heist.

The initial incident, which occurred in April 2025, saw thieves make off with a significant quantity of beef brisket, a major financial blow given current market prices for high-quality meat. Before the restaurant could fully recover, it was burglarized again a few days later, on April 22, 2025.

The owners described the recurring thefts as emotionally and financially devastating. "It's heartbreaking," one of the owners shared, explaining how much hard work goes into keeping a family-run restaurant afloat. Houston police are investigating both incidents, looking for similarities in the entry methods and inspecting nearby surveillance footage. Community members have rallied around the establishment, offering support and encouraging the police to step up patrols in the area.