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Halal Texas barbecue
Halal barbecue is becoming one of the liveliest expressions of Texas food culture—but its roots run deeper than any passing restaurant trend. Muslim pitmasters across the state are working within the old Texas vocabulary of smoke, fire, beef and patience while bringing influences from Iraqi, Levantine, Pakistani and other culinary traditions to the pit. The result is not barbecue made adjacent to Texas tradition; it is Texas barbecue, shaped by another generation of Texans claiming the form as their own.
Browse restaurants and catering businesses below. Each listing explains what the business says is halal: its whole menu or selected meats. These are the businesses’ own statements, not certification by Texas Muslim. Check with the restaurant about sourcing and preparation before ordering.
Houston · Restaurant
Levant BBQ — Houston
All-halal operator statement
Levant BBQ combines slow-smoked Texas barbecue with Levantine seasoning and dishes. Its Houston location is listed on the operator’s current site at 5884 Westheimer Road.
Frisco · Restaurant
Levant BBQ — Frisco
All-halal operator statement
Levant’s Frisco location brings its Mediterranean-influenced Texas barbecue to North Texas. The operator lists 3211 Preston Road as open, with brisket, beef ribs and shareable barbecue dishes forming the core of its published menu.
Missouri City · Restaurant
Truboy BBQ
All-halal operator statement
Truboy BBQ operates a dine-in and pickup location in Missouri City and also offers catering and nationwide shipment of prepared barbecue. Its official site describes the food as 100% halal Texas barbecue.
Irving · Restaurant
Kafi BBQ
Halal statement — source attributed
Kafi BBQ serves Texas-style smoked Wagyu brisket and ribs in Irving. Its official site emphasizes meat selection and made-from-scratch preparation, while the Irving tourism listing and a published interview describe its halal barbecue offering.
Katy · Restaurant
Chuckwagon BBQ & Burgers
Selected halal meats / mixed menu
Chuckwagon is a mixed-menu barbecue restaurant with a dedicated published list of halal meats. Its halal page identifies eligible cuts and describes separate cooking from pork products, cleaned smoker racks, and dedicated preparation tools.
Greater Houston · Catering
MAD BBQ HTX
All-halal operator statement
MAD BBQ HTX advertises catering across Greater Houston and states that all meat it uses is halal or zabiha. Its published menu includes smoked chicken, brisket and beef short ribs, with several seasoning styles and event-oriented portions.