We can sum up Pete’s, a Houston institution, in two words: meat heaven. But go do your own investigating — just don’t go hungry, because once you walk through the doors of this bustling, friendly, family-owned business, you will be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of selections. Not only will you find superior standbys like brisket, burgers and ribs, you’ll probably find yourself wondering — for the very first time — what python tastes like. Ditto with emu kebabs and moose. But even if your tastes don’t run more exotic than wild boar, Pete’s has your back. And your belly.
This article appears in Oct 6-12, 2016.