What would you say if I told you there was a charming Southern restaurant right in the middle of the biggest city in Texas? What about if I said it’s inside an old-fashioned train car? Both of those statements are entirely true. Houston’s Railroad Crossing Barbecue has mastered the balancing act of serving delicious food and keeping up a unique atmosphere, and it’s definitely a must-add to your restaurant bucket list. If you like vintage train cars and finger-lickin’ good barbecue, this is the place for you.

From the outside, Railroad Crossing Barbecue looks like an ordinary train depot with an attached rail car…

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…but once you step inside, you’ll discover that it’s actually a restaurant with seats in the train car itself and in the main dining area.

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This is the main dining area:

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And this is the train car:

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And as if the atmosphere alone wasn’t enough to warrant a visit, the food is just as amazing. From tender brisket and juicy sausage sandwiches…

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…to chicken-fried steak with a crispy outer skin that’s smothered in creamy, homemade white gravy, there’s something for every Texas-sized appetite.

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Railroad Crossing also does catering, so if you need to please a large group of people with delicious food, look no further.

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No matter your age, you’ll have the experience of a lifetime at this unique restaurant. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever done before, and you won’t soon forget your meal here.

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Railroad Crossing Barbecue is located at 14715 Hempstead Highway, Houston TX 77040. Their phone number is (713) 896-4000, and you can visit their website for more information.

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Have you ever been to Railroad Crossing Barbecue? Are there any other train car restaurants in Texas – or just restaurants with any kind of unique atmosphere? We know of a few, and you can find them here.

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