BBQ Joint Reviews
February 12, 2019
Celebrate the Rebirth of Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que With a Plate of Ribs
The family-run Dallas institution is finally back in business after 2017's devastating fire.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 8, 2019
With Syrupy Sauces, Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que Finds the Sweet Spot
Those with a sweet tooth will also appreciate the Nutter Butter banana pudding.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 7, 2019
Bodacious Bar-B-Q’s Jordan Jackson Gets Back to His Barbecue Roots in Gladewater
The pitmaster avoids the stress of his popular joint in Longview by running the location twelve miles away.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 5, 2019
The Switch Brings a Cajun Influence to Stiles Switch-Style BBQ
The jalapeño cheese sausage will win over fans of the Austin BBQ joint and newcomers.
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February 1, 2019
A Guide to Texas Dried Sausage, the Perfect Portable Snack
Meet the masters behind this meat art form. You'll never overlook those links hanging in your favorite market again.
BBQ
January 31, 2019
BBQ News Roundup: Super Bowl-Worthy BBQ, Brisket-Flavored Mezcal, and Californians Complaining About BBQ Smoke
Plus, smoked bologna in Houston and chicken-fried brisket in Garland.
BBQ
January 30, 2019
Where to Find Some of the Best Sausage Wraps in Texas
The #roadsausage list consists of small-town joints that have been around for decades, all serving a version of the simple, classic BBQ comfort food.
BBQ
January 25, 2019
Flores BBQ Is Moving from Whitney to Fort Worth
The year 2019 is shaping up to be a breakout one for barbecue in Cowtown.
BBQ
January 25, 2019
Try the Hearty Smoked Brisket Salpicon at Lamberts
The dish is nicely balanced with a bright salad and fresh corn tortillas.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 23, 2019
At Whitfield’s in Austin, Pickled Sides Take Center Stage
Try pickled strawberries, pickled broccoli, and pickled spicy pineapple—and don't forget some tender pork ribs on the side.
BBQ
January 22, 2019
At The Brewer’s Table, Don’t Miss House-Aged Pork Ribs
The Austin brewery and restaurant has a constantly changing menu, but the unique flavor of the pork ribs make them a consistent standout.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 19, 2019
DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ Thrives in the Heart of Terlingua’s Chili Country
After decades in the oil industry, nomadic pitmaster Don Baucham stakes his claim in remote West Texas.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 18, 2019
Pair Brisket With a Local West Texas Beer at Brick Vault Brewery & Barbecue
The peppery ribs and cream ales are both worth going out of your way for.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 18, 2019
With Convenience West, Marfa Finally Has a Real BBQ Joint, and It’s a Work of Art
Former Maiya's chef Mark Scott and his partners have created something special with inventive sides and memorable smoked meat.
BBQ
January 15, 2019
Bring on the 350 Briskets: Eddie Deen is Ready for His Seventh Inauguration BBQ
The Terrell pitmaster will serve smoked meats and sides to an estimated 10,000 people. Good thing he brought his 28-foot-long cutting board.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 14, 2019
After 45 Years, Wiatrek’s Still Serves Up Worthwhile Barbecued Beef on Saturday Mornings
Enjoy the ribeye and take a moment to enjoy the small-town atmosphere in Poth.
BBQ
January 10, 2019
BBQ News Roundup: Breakfast Brisket, Stolen Smokers, and Brisket Taco Smugglers
Plus, how to cook with liquid smoke and stories from Schmidt Family Barbecue.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 9, 2019
At Butter’s BBQ in Mathis, Prize Brisket and Smoked Barbacoa Rely on Family Wisdom
Pitmaster Andrew Soto serves up tasty meats to a growing crowd of regulars, with help from his mom and brother—plus some key advice from dad.
BBQ
January 3, 2019
The Best Texas BBQ Bites of 2018
There’s so much great barbecue to eat outside of our Top 50 list. Here are our best bites of the year, from pork belly burnt ends to sausage wraps.
BBQ
December 30, 2018
From Triumph to Tragedy: Looking Back on the Elks Arch in Downtown Dallas
Built for the 1908 Elks National Convention, the structure played a role in the lynching of Allen Brooks, which the city will finally recognize with a memorial.
Podcasts
December 21, 2018
Fire & Smoke: La Barbecue Is Feminizing Barbecue One Brisket at a Time
How LeAnn Mueller and Ali Clem—the only wife-and-wife barbecue team in Texas—finally brought Austin’s la Barbecue indoors, and why Los Angeles doesn’t know what it’s missing.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 21, 2018
Smoky Brisket and Massive Beef Ribs Make for a Tasty Side Hustle at Reveille Barbecue Co.
Every weekend, pitmasters James McFarland and Michael Michna roll up their sleeves and start serving up barbecue in Magnolia.
BBQ
December 20, 2018
BBQ News Roundup: Burnt-End Christmas Cookies, Meat Allergies, and Texas-Oregon Fusion
Plus, how an East Texas pitmaster beat Austin and Houston joints and took home a trophy.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 18, 2018
Massive, Tender Beef Short Ribs are Worth the Splurge at Smokin’ Moon in Pharr
From juicy chicken to a hulking brisket sandwich, the joint offers some of the best barbecue in Hidalgo County.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 13, 2018
Jay’s BBQ Shack Brings Food Truck Trailer Brisket to Abilene
The cramped quarters create a challenge, but pitmaster Jay Stearns manages to serve up tender, fatty bites anyway.
BBQ
December 12, 2018
The Top 15 Tex-Mex BBQ Bites in Texas
Exciting things are happening as pitmasters join the two cuisines together in new and delicious ways.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 7, 2018
Try the Tender Brisket at 1848 BBQ in Brownsville—and Save Room for Stunning Sides
The barbecue is perfectly executed, but make sure to try the airy corn pudding and rich potato salad as well.
Podcasts
December 7, 2018
Fire & Smoke: The Resurgence of Bodacious Bar-B-Q
The East Texas chain of Bodacious Bar-B-Q joints lost its founder, Roland Lindsey, in September. His son-in-law Jordan Jackson looks to not only carry on the brand’s barbecue legacy, but improve it one location at a time.
BBQ
December 6, 2018
BBQ News Roundup: 12 Days of Smoked Meats, Sausage School, and the Superiority of American Beef
Plus, barbecue joints for sale and a cow who stands head and shoulders above the rest.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 4, 2018
At The Shed Market in Abilene, Family Tradition Means Smoky Barbecue
Hollis and Betty Dean first made it onto the top 50 barbecue list 21 years ago. Now, their grandson serves up classic Dean family recipes—with impressive new twists.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 3, 2018
Couple Leave Cotton Far Behind With Their Two Locations of Blackland Smokehouse
Cole Fullwood smokes the briskets in Roscoe, while wife Amanda smokes everything else at their newer joint, in Snyder.
BBQ
November 30, 2018
Tasting a Crunchy, Bacon-Like Bite of Flat Top Brisket at Evie Mae’s Barbecue
Why, yes, you can put a whole brisket directly onto a hot griddle.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 29, 2018
At Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ, the Arellanos Offer Smoked Meat From the Family Repair Shop
Isaac Arellano grew up at Hwy 84 Service, where he now serves up BBQ tacos and brisket.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 28, 2018
At Embers Barbecue, Green Chile Steals the Show
Andrew and Jewel Hill strike out to bring juicy, thick-cut pork ribs and tender pork belly to Levelland.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 27, 2018
Rejino Barbeque Is a Testament to Hard Work in Small-Town West Texas
Aaron and Christina Rejino put everything on the line for their Olton food truck, and their passion pays off in delicious food.
Podcasts
November 21, 2018
Fire & Smoke: Smoking Thanksgiving Turkeys, the Greenberg Family Way
Sam Greenberg’s family has been smoking turkeys the old-fashioned way since 1939 in Tyler. He continues the tradition at Greenberg Smoked Turkeys.
BBQ
November 21, 2018
BBQ News Roundup: Foo Fighting BBQ, Chili’s Baby Back Ribs, and a BBQ Prodigy
Plus, what happens when a glowing review shuts down a burger joint.
BBQ
November 19, 2018
Tex-Mex and Barbecue Make the Perfect Couple
The most delicious trend in smoked meats combines Texas’s two favorite food groups in exciting ways.
BBQ
November 15, 2018
Try Smoked Brisket Pizza at Roast Social Kitchen in Tyler
For his second restaurant, Stanley's pitmaster Nick Pencis indulged his passion for pizza.
BBQ
November 14, 2018
Pair Your Barbecue Sandwich With a Drive Around a Race Track at the New BBQ on the Brazos
The BBQ Top 50 joint has reopened, now offering one of the most unique barbecue meal experiences in Texas.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 12, 2018
Find Craft Brisket at Brendyn’s BBQ, the First Food Truck in Nacogdoches
Pitmaster Brendyn Todd serves up barbecue sandwiches and smoky brisket from the oldest town in Texas.
BBQ
November 8, 2018
How to Keep Brisket Juicy
Nobody likes dry brisket. Nobody should serve it, either.
BBQ
November 8, 2018
BBQ News Roundup: BBQ Town Halls, Sauce’s Comeback, and a Barbecue Joint Run By Nudists
Plus: Wine with barbecue and a pit fit for a whole cow.
Podcasts
November 2, 2018
Fire & Smoke: BBQ Fest 2018 Preview
Miguel Vidal of Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ in Austin provides a preview of his dish at the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest, and we discuss how his San Antonio upbringing informs his current Tex-Mex BBQ menu.
BBQ
October 30, 2018
Pinche Gringo BBQ Offers Texas-Style ’Cue and Sides in Mexico City
Dan DeFossey has brought brisket from the RGV to CDMX.
Podcasts
October 29, 2018
Fire & Smoke: Plant-Based (Don’t Call It Vegan) Brisket
At Rice University, there's a little less meat in the dining halls because the chefs have embraced plant-based meat substitutes, including their own version of vegan barbecue brisket.
BBQ
October 26, 2018
BBQ News Roundup: Sausage Tips from the Master, Tootsie Goes on TV, and the BBQ Fest is Almost Here
Plus: Wales needs to calm down about its barbecue, but New Zealand knows how it to bring it.
BBQ
October 24, 2018
Smoke Sessions Offers One of the Wildest Bites of Barbecue Around
The Royse City joint brings smoked meat and cheese together with its garlic parmesan ribs, served on Fridays only.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 19, 2018
1775 Texas Pit BBQ in College Station Is a Family Affair
As Brad Doan smokes the meats, his mom, Belinda, makes tasty sides—and, if you’re lucky, dessert.
BBQ
October 11, 2018
BBQ News Roundup: Secret Barbecue Menus, an MLB Pitmaster, and Running a Barbecue Joint While Pregnant
Plus: Making barbecue indoors and a $5 million offer.