Houston vs. Kansas City barbecue

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While the Houston Texans go head-to-head against the Kansas City Chiefs this Saturday, the real battle is happening on dinner plates instead of the gridiron.

Barbecue is a mainstay cuisine in the Bayou City, but it's also a favorite of Houston's rivals to the north. So the question is: Who serves up the best barbecue?

We weighed in on the sauces, mascots and even the celebrity factor to figure out which city has the best 'cue around.

Take a look at our delicious findings in the gallery above.