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What Happened to New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka…

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As of September 2026, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026.

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for the barbecue at 2601 Montgomery Road, updated in July 2026, lists the operation as permanently closed, while the LOCATED Google Places "operational" status appears to describe the church rather than the barbecue stand.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Ribs Paradise" (Season 1, Episode 11) featured a barbecue operation, known locally as "Church BBQ," run by members of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Texas. The stand sold slow-smoked ribs and other barbecue plates from the church's Montgomery Road property rather than from a licensed standalone restaurant. A Yelp listing for the barbecue at 2601 Montgomery Road, updated in July 2026, lists the operation as permanently closed after it had accumulated 99 customer reviews over the years, according to Yelp. Google's business listing for the same address still shows New Zion Missionary Baptist Church itself as active, separate from the barbecue stand. No source dated later than the July 2026 Yelp listing shows the barbecue currently serving customers.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 11
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Ribs Paradise
What was featured
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church's smoked ribs ("Church BBQ")
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ")

Frequently asked questions

Is New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026.

What happened to New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Ribs Paradise" (Season 1, Episode 11) featured a barbecue operation, known locally as "Church BBQ," run by members of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Texas. As of September 2026, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026.

Is New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") permanently closed?

As of September 2026, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ") located?

2601 Montgomery Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbecue (aka: "Church BBQ")?

Season 1, Episode 11 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Ribs Paradise”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

A Yelp listing for the barbecue at 2601 Montgomery Road, updated in July 2026, lists the operation as permanently closed after it had accumulated 99 customer reviews over the years, according to Yelp. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
2601 Montgomery Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-zion-missionary-baptist-church-barbeque-huntsville

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