Barbs BQ: The New Chica on the Square is Shaking Things Up in Lockhart
The only thing missing at Barbs's BQ is a left handed brisket carver so you can have a better view of the beautiful slices of brisket.
Stiles and Switch BBQ has sausage so sinful you’ll need to go to confession after eating
Stiles and Switch BBQ has sausage so sinful you’ll need to go to confession after eating
LeRoy and Lewis' New School Barbecue Levels Up
The place has that “new-age barn bar” vibe—clean lines, bold colors—feels like it could turn into a lively neighborhood watering hole if it stayed open late enough. Overheard the crew raving about the cheesecake special, which instantly went on my “next time” list.
Black’s Original BBQ: A True OG of Central Texas Cue, With a Side of Family Feud
But what makes a visit to Black’s extra spicy is knowing there’s some real Texas BBQ drama smoldering in the background.
Southside Market: Maybe the oldest in the state, since 1882??? Well Bless Their Hearts
It’s more BBQ megaplex than roadside smokehouse, and if you didn’t come for the brisket, you might get distracted by the ice cream counter or the merch wall. We’re talking a full-blown meat factory.
City Market: Come for the brisket, stay because you physically can’t move
The brisket? Silky smooth and richly smoked with a bark that means business. Honestly some of the best we've ever had.
Louie Mueller Barbecue: 'Cue so good, it’ll fry your mind like a "Don’t Do Drugs" Commercial
This joint has been on the Texas Monthly list every time it has come out which is 8 (that’s correct, eight times) including a 1973 Texas Monthly article titled The World’s Best Barbecue Is in Taylor, Texas. Or Is It Lockhart?
Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue: No Sauce Required, but it’s damn good
Overall rating: “WOW” with a “wasn’t expecting that.”