Is Gatlin's BBQ Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Houston, TX)
Food Paradise, Season 5 Houston, Texas
Current status
As of October 2026, Gatlin's BBQ is open — confirmed via Yelp, September 2026.
What the source shows: Re-verify: gatlinsbbq.com is live with current hours/menu pages and Yelp's listing remains active; no signal of closure. Prior open/verified call confirmed. How we decide a status →
- Episode Season 5, Episode 2
- Address 3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C Ste A, Houston, TX 77018
- Website gatlinsbbq.com
- Show map
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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.
The episode
Also in Season 5
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Ep 2Village Tavern
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Ep 2Wabash BBQ
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Sources we checked
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Record fp-0402 · checked by Cal Marchetti.