Leonard Botello IV built Truth's reputation from a roadside spot in Brenham before bringing it to Houston in 2019, where it took over a big corner at Heights Boulevard and Washington Avenue. It is a big, busy counter-service room with a patio. The brisket is the draw: glossy, peppery, and cut thick enough to jiggle. Pork ribs and the house sausages hold their own, and on weekends the tea-brined pork chop, smoked and then fried, earns its cult following. Sides like tater tot casserole lean comfort food. Leave room for a hefty slice of house-made layer cake at the end of the line.
What to expect
- Meat is sold by weight at the cutting board; pay at the register.
- A big dining room in a former auto shop, plus a covered patio where dogs are allowed.
- The lot fills at lunch; there is an overflow gravel lot across Barnes St.
- Curbside pickup can be ordered ahead online.
What to order
- Brisket
- Tea-brined smoked and fried pork chop (Fri-Sun)
- Pork ribs
- A slice of layer cake
- 2019Houston since
- Leonard Botello IVPitmaster
- Brenham, TXOriginal