The Texas BBQ Lab opened in January at 12634 Grant Road, Cypress, offering brisket, pulled pork, ribs, pork chops and barbecue chicken plates with an assortment of sides for lunch and dinner. Barbecue sandwiches, loaded baked potatoes and loaded barbecue nachos are also on the menu along with burritos and biscuits for breakfast.

Located across the street from Hamilton Middle School, the locally owned eatery is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Catering options are also available. 713-252-6240. www.facebook.com/thetexasbbqlab