Fuschak’s Pit Bar-B-Q
San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Open Sun–Wed 10:30–8, Thur–Sat 10:30–9. Closed Mon.
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Texas Monthly rating: 3.50
TEXAS MONTHLY SAYS: Hints of hickory and oak were evident in the brisket, which is cooked for about twenty hours in a commercial smoker, joined in the morning by pork ribs and tenderloin.
BBQ SNOB SAYS: 2010: It’s hard to miss the well-lit sign on the side of I-35 in San Marcos. The bright red lights bring in hungry diners, and the smoky smell inside kicks in the salivary glands. I had heard that the food here was unremarkable, so I went in with some low expectations based on that and their somewhat ostentatious presence. Usually when those two items unite, you’re in for some mediocre meat. Not so on this trip. They squeezed as much flavor from the smoker into the otherwise pedestrian grocery store grade sausage. The ribs had good flavor, but lacked good smoke, and the meat was a bit dry and tough. The crust on the brisket was so heavy that it cracked between your teeth—this beef had not been wrapped. But the meat was incredibly moist with just enough fat left on each slice. Corn was creamy and spicy, and the beans had a meaty flavor. Next time I’ll grab a few of the sides and go straight for that smoky brisket.
