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Is Gatlin's BBQ Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Houston, TX)

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As of September 2026, Gatlin's BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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Secondary source
OpenTable ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Gatlin's BBQ was marked updated September 2026, and OpenTable's page for the restaurant was marked updated 2026, both showing the restaurant active.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'BBQ Paradise 3' episode featured Gatlin's BBQ, a barbecue restaurant on Ella Boulevard in Houston, Texas, for its smoked brisket and Houston-style barbecue plates. Greg Gatlin and his family opened the restaurant in 2010, and it has since expanded its menu to include burgers, tacos, and breakfast items alongside traditional barbecue. Gatlin's own website returned an access error during a September 2026 check, but Yelp's listing for the restaurant showed a September 2026 update date, and OpenTable's page showed a 2026 update date, with both sites indicating the location remains active with current hours and reviews. Yelp also listed more than 1,000 reviews and a 4.3-star Tripadvisor rating, consistent with continued day-to-day operation. The restaurant's phone listing was also active as of that check.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
BBQ Paradise 3
What was featured
Houston-style barbecue plates for BBQ Paradise 3
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Gatlin's BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatlin's BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Gatlin's BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to Gatlin's BBQ after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'BBQ Paradise 3' episode featured Gatlin's BBQ, a barbecue restaurant on Ella Boulevard in Houston, Texas, for its smoked brisket and Houston-style barbecue plates. As of September 2026, Gatlin's BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Gatlin's BBQ located?

3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C Ste A, Houston, TX 77018. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Gatlin's BBQ?

Season 5, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “BBQ Paradise 3”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

Gatlin's own website returned an access error during a September 2026 check, but Yelp's listing for the restaurant showed a September 2026 update date, and OpenTable's page showed a 2026 update date, with both sites indicating the location remains active with current hours and reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Gatlin's BBQ still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

Greg Gatlin and his family opened the restaurant in 2010, and it has since expanded its menu to include burgers, tacos, and breakfast items alongside traditional barbecue. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C Ste A, Houston, TX 77018
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
gatlinsbbq.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/gatlins-bbq-houston-4
  • OpenTable — https://www.opentable.com/r/gatlins-bbq-houston

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