If this were in Houston, it would receive top honors for best barbecue, but this superstar BBQ hangout is in Pearland. With Houston traffic, this is no short journey. None-the-less, Astute is not doing its job if we leave Killen's off the list. Chef Ronnie Killen, trained at Le Cordon Bleu and he figured out what to do with meat. The beef ribs are the real deal, and the brisket is right there. But the sides are special as well. Try the mac 'n' cheese and creamed corn. Get there early. They serves until the eats run out,