About Best of Texas BBQ

For over two decades, our team of passionate BBQ journalists has crisscrossed the country—from the low-and-slow traditions of the Carolinas to the sticky ribs of Kansas City, and the mesquite smoke of the Southwest—on a relentless pursuit to discover the world’s best barbecue.

But no matter where the journey has taken us, our roots have always been deep in Texas soil. It’s here—in small towns and big cities, roadside joints and family-run pits—that we’ve found the stories that stay with you long after the smoke clears.

We’ve interviewed legends like Franklin BBQ, Snow’s, Salt Lick, La Barbecue, and countless hidden gems you may not know—yet. We tell the tales of pitmasters who wake before dawn, families who’ve passed down recipes through generations, and newcomers pushing the craft forward while honoring tradition.

Best of Texas BBQ is a living archive of these stories. It’s not a list. It’s a legacy.

We don’t rank. We remember. We spotlight the real ones—the people, the places, and the passion behind every bark-crusted brisket, every hand-pulled pork shoulder, every smoke ring earned through fire and time.

So whether you’re a pitmaster, a BBQ pilgrim, or just someone who knows good ‘cue when they taste it—you’re in the right place. The journey’s far from over, and we’re always chasing the next great story.