The Ultimate Texas BBQ Tour
By Mer Norwood
Texas BBQ is in a delicious league of its own. Juicy, mouth-watering Texas BBQ sold by the pound is definitely worth traveling to Texas. Here’s our round-up of stops on a Texas BBQ Tour.
Kreuz Market
With over a century of flavor, Kreuz Market has been selling BBQ pork and beef for 120 years. Their menu is simple and easy – buy pork, chicken or beer by the pound. Don’t forget the homemade sausage, which comes in Original or Jalapeno Cheese.
Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
Family-owned by the Vidals, and led by Miguel Vidal, who has spent almost 20 years in the service industry, Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ does Tex Mex right. Get there as early as 7:30am to grab a stacked breakfast taco. The “Real Deal Holyfield” has a fried egg, potatoes, refried beans, bacon and smoked brisket with tomato serrano salsa.
Leroy and Lewis
For atypical BBQ with a twist, head over to Leroy and Lewis. Their approach is trying out innovative flavors and upending traditions, and the results are phenomenal dishes worth traveling for. The New School BBQ Sandwich includes: your choice of meat (we recommend beef cheeks), kimchi, beet BBQ sauce and herbs on a toasted potato bun – and it tastes simply divine.
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew is named after the historic 1800s railroad stop, as well as after the owner, Shane Stiles, and this Austin neighborhood joint has all the meats and know exactly how to prepare them all. Order “The Texas Trinity” which includes pounds of brisket, pork ribs, sausage and all the fixings to feed a family of up to ten people.
Louie Mueller Barbecue
Known as a “Cathedral of Smoke” – Louie Mueller Barbecue has been doling out amazing BBQ since 1949 and claims to producing “the best BBQ in Texas (and let’s face it, the world) .” As the first BBQ restaurant to receive a James Beard award, their reputation proceeds them, but let the food speak for itself. Order the Colossal “Dino” Beef Ribs and take a bite into three generations of Texas BBQ.
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