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Consolidated "BBQ" thread
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The best BBQ I have personally experienced was at Louie Mueller's, Taylor TX
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Q39 is the hot new(ish) trendy spot. If you want to eat there for lunch, get there at 11AM sharp. Also a dinner spot although I haven't been there in the evening yet.
Danny's ("the Pink Pig") on the Boulevard is a nice, quick BBQ sandwich spot for lunch. Good pork and burnt ends. Sandwich + fries + drink for about $12, easy in and out plus some outdoor picnic tables.
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I'm a KCBS BBQ judge and travel regularly through most of the great BBQ areas in the US. After much sampling and contemplation, I now believe that the absolute BEST BBQ comes from central Texas. However, there is also a lot of mediocre BBQ in Texas, and several major metros in the state have very little excellent Q to be found.
I think the MOST CONSISTENTLY GREAT BBQ comes from North Carolina, specifically the whole hog joints. Nothing better than a spicy, vinegar based sauce IMHO.
One recommendation to add to this thread that I don't think I've seen yet. While really good BBQ is hard to find outside of Central Texas and a few foodie destinations in DFW, there's actually a pretty good place in East Texas.
While I would not make a special trip to TYR just to eat there, if one was in East Texas anyway or needed a worthy detour off of I-20 for lunch between DAL & SHV, I really like Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ in downtown TYR:
http://stanleysfamous.com/
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Last weekend I ate at Black's in Austin. It had very good brisket, like their location in Lockhart, but lacking in atmosphere.
I have been to Stanley's in Tyler, agree that it is very good.
But my favorites are still Mueller's in Taylor and Pecan Lodge in Dallas.
I have been to Stanley's in Tyler, agree that it is very good.
But my favorites are still Mueller's in Taylor and Pecan Lodge in Dallas.
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+1 to Stanley's. I've literally only driven through that part of the world one time, and when I saw a Tyler sign I remembered "Isn't there supposed to be a famous BBQ joint here?" We stopped for an early dinner there and took a few photos...it was fantastic. ^ The place has very little parking...I remember we parked on a side street a block away or so...
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rudy's is the best chain bbq out there and nice when i'm travelling intra-texas or i have a post-7pm bbq hankering. but their brisket and ribs and sause are way way way way too salty. the sause is nice, but good lord the salt.
i went to brisket house and found it to be alright but not worth the trek. a bit pricey but it's in that kinda pricey area.
triple j's was great, had an awesome 2 plate ribs+links. man the links in houston are awesome.
3rd ward has tons of little trucks and holes in the wall, many of which are not on google. fabulous fabulous ribs anywhere you go. and of course rays did not disappoint.
a few years ago somewhere in the northline/eastex area i stumbled across this bbq hole in the wall. it was a standalone building, no seating, no inside, with a sign that just said bbq and one of those typical neon open sign on the wall. this building was standalone, probably buffered by 2 empty lots on both sides. it's just a sliding window, 1-way/mirror glass, no counter or nothing, really really weird/hosuton. i'm just like ......super confused, so after standing around awkwardly for 20 seconds i just walk away to my car, window slides open and a middle aged gentleman in a wife beater, paint stained nike basketball shorts, socks+sandals (yall know.. that north houston bidness casual look) says "sorry sorry about that...what can i getcha". the inside has a proper prep table but most prominent is a crappy executive leather chair and fresh prince of bel air on the tv. this cat has some semi-retired bbq for fun kinda situation going on. i say "yeah you got a menu?"
he says "nawnaw, i got ribs n links left"
so i order a rib sammich, he says sure and slams the window. i wait prob 5-10 minutes, wondering if he's screwing with me
5.50 or something cheap, great spicy sauce on the side, oh your god some of the best ribs ever.
i haven't been able to find it since, anyone know where i was? this was the first time i ever had been to houston and at that point i never knew i'd fall in love with that swamp. i can tell you it is not on tidwell, crosstimbers, or lil york. it was in close proximity to hardy.
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a few years ago somewhere in the northline/eastex area i stumbled across this bbq hole in the wall. it was a standalone building, no seating, no inside, with a sign that just said bbq and one of those typical neon open sign on the wall. this building was standalone, probably buffered by 2 empty lots on both sides. it's just a sliding window, 1-way/mirror glass, no counter or nothing, really really weird/hosuton. i'm just like ......super confused, so after standing around awkwardly for 20 seconds i just walk away to my car, window slides open and a middle aged gentleman in a wife beater, paint stained nike basketball shorts, socks+sandals (yall know.. that north houston bidness casual look) says "sorry sorry about that...what can i getcha". the inside has a proper prep table but most prominent is a crappy executive leather chair and fresh prince of bel air on the tv. this cat has some semi-retired bbq for fun kinda situation going on. i say "yeah you got a menu?"
he says "nawnaw, i got ribs n links left"
so i order a rib sammich, he says sure and slams the window. i wait prob 5-10 minutes, wondering if he's screwing with me
5.50 or something cheap, great spicy sauce on the side, oh your god some of the best ribs ever.
i haven't been able to find it since, anyone know where i was? this was the first time i ever had been to houston and at that point i never knew i'd fall in love with that swamp. i can tell you it is not on tidwell, crosstimbers, or lil york. it was in close proximity to hardy.
he says "nawnaw, i got ribs n links left"
so i order a rib sammich, he says sure and slams the window. i wait prob 5-10 minutes, wondering if he's screwing with me
5.50 or something cheap, great spicy sauce on the side, oh your god some of the best ribs ever.
i haven't been able to find it since, anyone know where i was? this was the first time i ever had been to houston and at that point i never knew i'd fall in love with that swamp. i can tell you it is not on tidwell, crosstimbers, or lil york. it was in close proximity to hardy.
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usatoday is highlighting Tops BBQ in Memphis. Anyone been?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...ssee/87522792/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...ssee/87522792/
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You have to love a state where the magazine of record favored by the state's intelligentsia/chattering classes actually employs a full-time BBQ Editor!
Haven't checked out Cattleack yet. I didn't click on the link but is that the joint that is open one day a week an an industrial park parking lot?
Lockhart Smokehouse has always disappointed me. I've only been to the Plano location, not Oak Cliff. Multiple visits to Lockhart Smokehouse in Plano have resulted in pretty mediocre BBQ. I'm done with the place. Lockhart (the town) it ain't!
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Lockhart Smokehouse has always disappointed me. I've only been to the Plano location, not Oak Cliff. Multiple visits to Lockhart Smokehouse in Plano have resulted in pretty mediocre BBQ. I'm done with the place. Lockhart (the town) it ain't!
but then I prefer quite fatty brisket. If the real Lockhart were accessible by light rail, there'd be
no question, and my go-to would be Black's.
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That's the one. It's only open for lunch Thursday & Friday. Most people from my office that is close by will just pre-order to avoid the lines. It's worth it!
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Try the beef rib! They are over a pound easy and amazing! Just don't be shocked when they price it out at ~25 dollars a rib....
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I'm doing a small road trip with my son in August to knock some new states in the mid-west on our quest to do all 50. Besides the sites, I am hoping to have some great food and used this thread as inspiration. We are starting in Nashville and ending up in Tulsa. Here is what I got so far:
Nashville to St Louis via Mammouth Cave National Park
St Louis - Bogarts Smokehouse
Kansas City - Joe's Kansas City Smokehouse
Betonville - (could not find any standout food options in NW AR)
Tulsa - Elmers
Am I missing anything good? Anyone familiar with the routes and thinks there is a place along the way worth stopping at?
Nashville to St Louis via Mammouth Cave National Park
St Louis - Bogarts Smokehouse
Kansas City - Joe's Kansas City Smokehouse
Betonville - (could not find any standout food options in NW AR)
Tulsa - Elmers
Am I missing anything good? Anyone familiar with the routes and thinks there is a place along the way worth stopping at?
Bogart's is the best I have ate anywhere...I live 100+ miles from there and have, more than once, jumped in the car on a whim and drove over there just to eat and come home...