Convenience Big Store: What to eat at the Houston rodeo

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Harlon's BBQ & Concession serves various barbecue options at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

The best Houston rodeo food worth your money

There's plenty to see and do at the Houston rodeo, but the food is one of the main attractions.

Food reporter Sonia Garcia tried 38 items across the grounds to find the best bites.

From chicken-fried lobster to guac-a-rrons, here are her recommendations.

Matt Wyatt, Audience Producer

matt.wyatt@houstonchronicle.com

🎤 On the big stage

Russell Dickerson performs in concert during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

About Last Night: Russell Dickerson

He said he'd been nervous for six weeks, but Russell Dickerson channeled his nerves into a high-energy RodeoHouston debut with arena-ready showmanship and lots of hits.

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Up Next: Lizzo

Lizzo was supposed to perform at the 2020 rodeo before it was canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases. The hometown favorite finally makes her RodeoHouston debut tonight.

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📅 The calendar

Tonight: Lizzo // Black Heritage Day
March 7: Dwight Yoakam
March 8: Forrest Frank
March 9: Luke Bryan // First Responders Day
March 10: Megan Moroney

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