The Top 50
Listed alphabetically by city.
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010, 10:05 pm
Amy says:
Cousins BBQ tastes like chain bbq. The ribs tasted tart and were dry. On a positive note, the ranch beans and tater salad were tasty. When Cousins grows up it wants to be Smitty’s or City Market. Save your money.
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010, 10:24 pm
George says:
I just tried Stanley’s in Tyler, and I am wondering how on earth it made the list! The brisket tasted like it came out of a steamer tray, and the sausage had no texture to it at all. Maybe the ribs are great, I wouldn’t know, they were sold out; but one good "signature" meat, when the rest is nowhere near great, shouldn’t be enough to make it on.
Friday, May 21st, 2010, 8:31 pm
Jenni says:
My favorite spot was always Joe’s BBQ in Alvin, TX. I’ve eaten at plenty of places, and no one has ever been able to beat their food.
Sunday, April 18th, 2010, 7:45 pm
Ben says:
I have to agree with Mark here. How in the world do you leave The Salt Lick off any "Best Of" list? If you ask anyone in Austin, you will be hard pressed to find anyone who won’t recommend The Salt Lick first. Nice try guys. Too bad Texas Monthly can’t get Texas Barbecue right.
Monday, October 19th, 2009, 5:48 pm
Mark says:
Ahhhhh....The Salt Lick in Driftwood? You guys ARE a bunch of Yankees. Thanks for the list. I’ll try them out and rate them on Yelp.
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009, 11:13 pm
john whitmen says:
ive eaten at all of the above and several not listed but ribmasters in whitehouse tx hands down has the best ribs. ive never had ribs anywhere even close to this good .texas monthly needs to check them out you wont get any better anywhere
Sunday, August 9th, 2009, 11:50 pm
Greg Prickett says:
Notably missing, to me, is Smitty’s in Brownwood. His goat is the best I’ve ever eaten and I have searched the southern states and Mexico for decades for cabrito. Smitty must be pushing 80 and still cooks every day. He’s literally bent permanently over at a 90 degree angle, though I suspect that is from service to his country and not from his love of bbq. He was stooped that way when I was in junior high in the 70’s. Don’t miss this bbq and make sure and meet Smitty while you’re there!
Sunday, May 10th, 2009, 8:10 pm
TRock says:
As soon as I saw New Zion Bar-B-Que in Huntsville on the list, I knew you Yankees didn’t know what you were talking about. Give us an article on barbeque, not kitsch.
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009, 8:06 pm
David says:
I am very disappointed that Pops Pit BBQ in Brookshire TX did not make the top 50. I will drove over 45 minutes just to get a slice beef brisket sandwich. I have had any bbq that comes close to the great smoked taste found at Pops.
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 11:13 am
Michael R says:
Excellent choices for the Top 50. A new goal of mine is to visit as many as I can.
Another excellent choice is the Hard 8 BBQ in Stephenville.
I’m excited about an upcoming trip to Lexington to try out Snow’s.
Thanks for the great article.
Saturday, February 21st, 2009, 10:07 pm
Cristina R says:
I am very surprised that Smokey Joe’s in Harlingen is listed. I think the restuarant is okay but the best BBQ in Harlingen is at Rio Grande Grill on Van Buren Street (next to La Placita). They have the best brisket in town, hands down! You guys need to visit next time you’re in town.
Thursday, December 18th, 2008, 8:19 pm
bwb275b says:
saw magazine 1st time in tyler, tx. in late oct. working job there. went to:cripple creek, stacy's country tavern, baby j's, stanley's,carter's.
some not listed but good in that area: rib masters,rudy's,spring creek,and some place between tyler and kilgore off hwy 31,g's or pat's it is only open friday, saturday and sunday or until the meat is gone. i talked with part of the family and she can't remember the last time they worked on sunday, back in louisiana now, will always remember my rib runs
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