CHAVO’S BBQ
HOUSTON, TEXAS
A little fire. A lot of heart.
Barbecue, the Chavo’s way.
A LITTLE PIT KNOWLEDGE
Steady & savory. A rounded, assertive smoke that gives rich cuts room to shine.
PAIRS WELL WITH Brisket · beef · pork
Soft & nutty. A gentler cousin of hickory, with a mellow, nutty character.
PAIRS WELL WITH Pork · chicken · fish
Bold & hearty. A full, savory smoke with a familiar bacon-like character.
PAIRS WELL WITH Pork ribs · beef · chicken
Light & fruity. A softly sweet smoke that works well with lighter meats.
PAIRS WELL WITH Pork · poultry
Big & bold. An intense, full-bodied smoke that works well with rich meats. A little goes a long way.
PAIRS WELL WITH Beef · lamb · pork
A guide to smoke flavors. About wood pairings ↗
FROM THE PIT
Smoky, savory, and a little unexpected.
Pull up a chair. There’s a story in every bite.
01A little patience goes a long way.
02Barbecue meets the panadería.
03Something worth getting up for.
A taste of what we make. For the current menu and availability, follow @chavosbbq ↗
THE HANDS BEHIND THE FIRE
Texas barbecue.
Mexican roots.
His own way of bringing
the two to the table.
Chavo’s BBQ is Ivan Chavez’s corner of Houston barbecue. From the smoker to a brisket-filled concha, it’s food with a sense of place — and a little personality.
Get to know Chavo’sOFF THE CUTTING BOARD
The latest from Ivan’s cutting board. Take a look at the September update.
Ivan talks barbecue and Houston’s Second Ward on Kevin’s BBQ Joints.
COME HUNGRY. LEAVE HAPPY.
FIND CHAVO’S
3401 Harrisburg BlvdWHEN TO COME BY
Hours can change. Check Instagram before heading over ↗
STAY CLOSE TO THE FIRE
New cooks. Familiar faces. Whatever’s next.