Texas BBQ

[billfromlaketravis 11522]

1 hour ago, DDD Dad said:

Truth isn’t in the heights.

F***ing This. 

[HenryJames 66161]

On 10/19/2021 at 3:05 PM, Jerry Callo said:

Yeah, someone else does that - Killen's maybe.  I don't like it.

Same. I don't know if it's a time saver or what.

[DoobieWah 1454]

2 hours ago, DDD Dad said:

Truth isn’t in the heights.

You’re one of them Good Samaritan fellers, ain’t ya?

[DoobieWah 1454]

40 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

F***ing This. 

You too. 

[jimmyjazz 46102]

Count me out on thick slabs of brisket.  First time I encountered it was at Freedmen's (? think that was the name) in West Campus.  It was only about 1/2" thick, though.  I sure don't want a brisket steak.

[SizzleChest 8284]

34 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Count me out on thick slabs of brisket.  First time I encountered it was at Freedmen's (? think that was the name) in West Campus.  It was only about 1/2" thick, though.  I sure don't want a brisket steak.

It's definitely not absolute in terms of the reasons why.  I've had thick slices that were fantastic.

However, some slice it thick to hide deficiencies.  People are compelled to then use a fork and a knife to cut and eat, which is also a way of hiding deficiencies.  If you can't pick up a slice of brisket, no matter how large it is, and let it fall apart or gently pull apart with your hands, it's probably not worth eating there unless you like the cornbread or mac and cheese that much.

[GreenspointTexas 9664]

Technically, Truth is in the heights. Not that I care or even want to call anything south of I10 “the heights.”

[DDD Dad 14347]

19 minutes ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Technically, Truth is in the heights. Not that I care or even want to call anything south of I10 “the heights.”

Technically, it's not.

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/defining-the-houston-heights-9452060

Even under the broadest of conceptual boundaries, anything south of Washington isn't considered the Heights.

 

Edited October 21, 2021 by DDD Dad

[Okie State 3844]

Definitely seems worth arguing about considering everyone knew which Truth was being referenced.

[jimmyjazz 46102]

Does Truth sell kolaches?

[Jerry Callo 8720]

17 minutes ago, Okie State said:

Definitely seems worth arguing about considering everyone knew which Truth was being referenced.

I was thinking that was the area on the northwest side of Brenham, because everyone knows Truth is not in the Heights in Houston.

[DDD Dad 14347]

3 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

I was thinking that was the area on the northwest side of Brenham, because everyone knows Truth is not in the Heights in Houston.

Ballgame.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Change one letter in the sentence and the statement is true.

[dcbc 14507]

11 hours ago, DDD Dad said:

Truth isn’t in the heights.

Sigh.  The one on S. Heights near Washington Ave., east of Memorial Park (29.771312972505434, -95.39734609638008).

/Native Houston.  Admittedly, I should have known better.  But the TM article flub of this got stuck in my head.  Mea culpa. 

Edited October 22, 2021 by dcbc

[dcbc 14507]

7 hours ago, DDD Dad said:

Technically, it's not.

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/defining-the-houston-heights-9452060

Even under the broadest of conceptual boundaries, anything south of Washington isn't considered the Heights.

 

What is it though?  I saw something on a map that said "Rice Military," but I've never heard of that before.  I know Montrose isn't claiming it?

If I were trying to describe that location, I'd probably say Washington Avenue area.

Edited October 22, 2021 by dcbc

[DalTxHornFan 3116]

18 minutes ago, dcbc said:

What is it though?  I saw something on a map that said "Rice Military," but I've never heard of that before.  I know Montrose isn't claiming it?

If I were trying to describe that location, I'd probably say Washington Avenue area.

It is known:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_Military,_Houston

[dcbc 14507]

6 minutes ago, DalTxHornFan said:

It is known:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_Military,_Houston

Well I'll be dipped in shit.  Do people really call it that?  I lived there for 20+ years off and on through my mid 20s, hung out there plenty, and never heard of it.

Edited October 22, 2021 by dcbc

[tx ind 7013]

Just had a couple days old huge slice of brisket on white bread from Tejas. Fricking love that place.

 

[Tylerocks 2553]

I tried to go to Truth yesterday.  Admittedly I knew it was going to be a shitshow as it was already 11:30.

That being said, their parking is an abomination.  

Ended up going to Gatlin's as I hadn't been there either.

Won't be going back anytime soon.

Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but the brisket was dry af on my sliced sandwich.  I asked for a mix of lean/moist...it was mostly lean...and shitty at that.

Potato salad and coleslaw were good.  The Mac n Cheese was not.  Way overcooked and just a cheesy mush.

My wife's wings were good though.

I also regret not getting the smoked bologna sandwich....maybeI'll go back for that?

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

On 10/21/2021 at 7:07 AM, dcbc said:

What's the wait like at Truth in the Heights since the list came out? Have a friend coming in from out of town who wants to try it.
 

Alright, here is the data from my recon mission today. 
 

Pulled up at 10:40am and the lot was pretty full, but only about 5 people in line.  So I went to get in line and that got some people out of their cars. I was 7th in line with a few behind me. By 11am when they opened the doors, it looked like this, which if you have been there before means it’s about 50-60 people deep:

 
Lunch was delicious  

 

when I left at 11:30, the line was still long, but ended at the awning.

 

[irishtexan 11522]

Ate at Moreno BBQ today. They got an honorable mention in this years edition of Texas Monthly rankings. It was fantastic. Got a half pound of moist, two pork ribs and a link of jalapeño cheddar. Brisket was fantastic, but I felt it could have had a little more smoke. But very well cooked. Ribs were tender with a sweet and spicy rub. And sausage was great. Nice snap on the casing when I bit into it. Check them out if you’re in south Austin. They’re at manchaca and stassney.

[Mittens 8298]

First line I've ever encountered at Leroy & Lewis today.  Got there at 11 expecting as much.  Was 25ish back and it took 45min or so to get through.  Used to walking up at 1145, 1 or 2 others in front of me and being back in my truck by noon.

Pork tenderloin and citrus hop sausage, dirty duck rice, braised cabbage and sausage, beef cheeks. A+ as always.

 

 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

You glorious son of a bitch.

[NoName 16369]

37 minutes ago, Mittens said:

First line I've ever encountered at Leroy & Lewis today.  Got there at 11 expecting as much.  Was 25ish back and it took 45min or so to get through.  Used to walking up at 1145, 1 or 2 others in front of me and being back in my truck by noon.

Pork tenderloin and citrus hop sausage, dirty duck rice, braised cabbage and sausage, beef cheeks. A+ as always.

 

 

people love complaining about them not having brisket every day, but who cares. I will happily take this + beef cheeks every. single. day.

they are good dudes to top it off (and hiring if anyone is looking for a job)

[dcbc 14507]

5 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Alright, here is the data from my recon mission today. 
 

Pulled up at 10:40am and the lot was pretty full, but only about 5 people in line.  So I went to get in line and that got some people out of their cars. I was 7th in line with a few behind me. By 11am when they opened the doors, it looked like this, which if you have been there before means it’s about 50-60 people deep:

 
Lunch was delicious  

 

when I left at 11:30, the line was still long, but ended at the awning.

 

Thanks for the report.  Passed the info along to my friend.

[Updawg 2286]

Ate at Moreno BBQ today. They got an honorable mention in this years edition of Texas Monthly rankings. It was fantastic. Got a half pound of moist, two pork ribs and a link of jalapeño cheddar. Brisket was fantastic, but I felt it could have had a little more smoke. But very well cooked. Ribs were tender with a sweet and spicy rub. And sausage was great. Nice snap on the casing when I bit into it. Check them out if you’re in south Austin. They’re at manchaca and stassney.

I need to check this out

[Okie State 3844]

Passing through Beaumont on our way East today so we stopped by 1701. Got there at Noon and everything was gone except a couple beef ribs and a few pork ribs. Both were solid, but sucks we missed out on the brisket and sausage.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Passing through Beaumont on our way East today so we stopped by 1701. Got there at Noon and everything was gone except a couple beef ribs and a few pork ribs. Both were solid, but sucks we missed out on the brisket and sausage.

Great spot. Love the beef rib sandwich.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Passing through Beaumont on our way East today so we stopped by 1701. Got there at Noon and everything was gone except a couple beef ribs and a few pork ribs. Both were solid, but sucks we missed out on the brisket and sausage.

Tapadouble

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

On 10/22/2021 at 11:14 AM, Tylerocks said:

I tried to go to Truth yesterday.  Admittedly I knew it was going to be a shitshow as it was already 11:30.

That being said, their parking is an abomination.  

Ended up going to Gatlin's as I hadn't been there either.

Won't be going back anytime soon.

Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but the brisket was dry af on my sliced sandwich.  I asked for a mix of lean/moist...it was mostly lean...and shitty at that.

Potato salad and coleslaw were good.  The Mac n Cheese was not.  Way overcooked and just a cheesy mush.

My wife's wings were good though.

I also regret not getting the smoked bologna sandwich....maybeI'll go back for that?

I went to Gatlin's today. Ordered moist brisket, smoked bologna, and a 1/4 # of each of their sausage offerings. Brisket was okay. I ended up using their sauce on it, which I almost never do. The bologna was good, but I got the feeling that it did not come off the smoker today. The sausage was probably the best thing I ordered. I particularly liked the spicy and the venison. Mac and cheese was not overcooked. I actually thought it was the best I've had at a bbq place. It was definitely better than what I've had from Pinkerton's and Brett's. The potato salad was good as well. Overall, I put them well below Truth, Tejas, Corkscrew, and Pinkerton's. Unfortunately for them, they are farther from my place than Truth and about the same distance as Pinkerton's. So I can't see myself going back very often. 

[billfromlaketravis 11522]

Brisket House was solid last night. 3 meat plate with 2 sides for $21. Ordered at 7 pm with an hour to spare. Double moist brisket, regular sausage, creamed corn and green beans.

Edited October 24, 2021 by billfromlaketravis

[tx 3 putt 77343]

10 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

I went to Gatlin's today. Ordered moist brisket, smoked bologna, and a 1/4 # of each of their sausage offerings. Brisket was okay. I ended up using their sauce on it, which I almost never do. The bologna was good, but I got the feeling that it did not come off the smoker today. The sausage was probably the best thing I ordered. I particularly liked the spicy and the venison. Mac and cheese was not overcooked. I actually thought it was the best I've had at a bbq place. It was definitely better than what I've had from Pinkerton's and Brett's. The potato salad was good as well. Overall, I put them well below Truth, Tejas, Corkscrew, and Pinkerton's. Unfortunately for them, they are farther from my place than Truth and about the same distance as Pinkerton's. So I can't see myself going back very often. 

 

their bbq chicken, when done right, is superb !!!!

[billfromlaketravis 11522]

Seconded on Gaitlin’s chicken. I like Feges chickens a little better, but both are excellent. 
 

While I like Roegels, their chickens can be a little rubbery. 

[tx ind 7013]

[tx 3 putt 77343]

On 10/22/2021 at 12:52 PM, irishtexan said:

Ate at Moreno BBQ today. They got an honorable mention in this years edition of Texas Monthly rankings. It was fantastic. Got a half pound of moist, two pork ribs and a link of jalapeño cheddar. Brisket was fantastic, but I felt it could have had a little more smoke. But very well cooked. Ribs were tender with a sweet and spicy rub. And sausage was great. Nice snap on the casing when I bit into it. Check them out if you’re in south Austin. They’re at manchaca and stassney.

that sausage looks good, no homo 

[tx 3 putt 77343]

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Seconded on Gaitlin’s chicken. I like Feges chickens a little better, but both are excellent. 
 

While I like Roegels, their chickens can be a little rubbery. 

I’ve gaitlin’s catered bbq 3 times and all 3 times it was damn good. I mean people licking their plates 

[tx 3 putt 77343]

I hope Goldee’s bumped their prices some. Sold out before they open 

 

https://www.wfaa.com/amp/article/news/local/meat-sells-out-at-fgoldees-the-newly-named-top-bbq-joint-in-texas/287-9e091c34-d29c-4597-b45d-e782890b3fd7

[C-Man 27254]

Driving down to SA tomorrow at some place but for a funeral on Fri. Not sure when I’m hitting the road from Dallas. Wouldn’t mind hitting some bbq on the way down and back. I’m planning to leave SA around 9-ish on Sat. I don’t mind waiting a bit for a Top 10 or 50 spot but don’t want to spend hours.

Leroy & Lewis
Franklin (only been to food truck in old days!)
Burnt Bean
Brett‘s Backyard
Others??

[SizzleChest 8284]

11 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Driving down to SA tomorrow at some place but for a funeral on Fri. Not sure when I’m hitting the road from Dallas. Wouldn’t mind hitting some bbq on the way down and back. I’m planning to leave SA around 9-ish on Sat. I don’t mind waiting a bit for a Top 10 or 50 spot but don’t want to spend hours.

Leroy & Lewis
Franklin (only been to food truck in old days!)
Burnt Bean
Brett‘s Backyard
Others??

Pinkerton's

2M

[C-Man 27254]

Pinkerton's
2M

I’ve been to 2M. It’s great. My bbq eating will be while on the road to and from.

[NoName 16369]

8 hours ago, C-Man said:

Driving down to SA tomorrow at some place but for a funeral on Fri. Not sure when I’m hitting the road from Dallas. Wouldn’t mind hitting some bbq on the way down and back. I’m planning to leave SA around 9-ish on Sat. I don’t mind waiting a bit for a Top 10 or 50 spot but don’t want to spend hours.

Leroy & Lewis
Franklin (only been to food truck in old days!)
Burnt Bean
Brett‘s Backyard
Others??

if you are in SA you absolutely need to hit up 2M

6 hours ago, C-Man said:

I’ve been to 2M. It’s great. My bbq eating will be while on the road to and from.

cancel that, you have been there.

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Leroy & Lewis is great, and one of my favorites spots in Texas. If you haven't been there, you should go.

Edited October 28, 2021 by NoName

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Leroy and Lewis. In fact, that sounds like a wonderful idea for tomorrow.

[C-Man 27254]

3 hours ago, NoName said:

if you are in SA you absolutely need to hit up 2M

cancel that, you have been there.

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Leroy & Lewis is great, and one of my favorites spots in Texas. If you haven't been there, you should go.

 

2 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Leroy and Lewis. In fact, that sounds like a wonderful idea for tomorrow.

Thanks! That's kind of what I was thinking. I probably won't get on the road until around noon or 1. That gets me rolling through Austin between 3-4. Probably will not have had lunch. Thought I'd stop off there and grab a late lunch/early dinner and then finish up the drive.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Thanks! That's kind of what I was thinking. I probably won't get on the road until around noon or 1. That gets me rolling through Austin between 3-4. Probably will not have had lunch. Thought I'd stop off there and grab a late lunch/early dinner and then finish up the drive.

I think the line has been crazy at L&L now that the new top 50 dropped. Keep that in mind. And then selling out.

[C-Man 27254]

1 minute ago, Patricio Swayze said:

I think the line has been crazy at L&L now that the new top 50 dropped. Keep that in mind. And then selling out.

Yes, I know the new list has changed the equation, at least temporarily, which is why I threw the question out. Website says L&L is "open" until 9, right? Are they really running out of the day's food at lunch currently?

[TXSooner518 2438]

Evan LeRoy tweeted a few days ago that for the foreseeable future the plan is likely to shut down about 3 to clean, reset, and cook more food for dinner service, doesn't mention when the re-open time target is.

[Jerry Callo 8720]

This is from L&L:

"Currently showing up at 11 am makes sure the line is pretty short, but if you don’t mind waiting, as long as you’re in line by 1:30 pm – 2 pm you’ll likely get food.  Uber/Lyft are def recommended, but there is street parking along surrounding streets: Krebs, Lessin, and Alpine. We do not currently have an online ordering option or a call ahead pre-order option. To ensure you get what you want we recommend showing up at or before 11am. Only other comment would be that we only serve brisket on Saturday and Sunday. Asking about it does not make it magically appear haha.”

[TheFlyingBoat 906]

Damn that is a tragedy. I swear as early as two months ago I could show up any time of day I wanted and the line would be a couple people deep max. Damn TM having to make my life hard when I visit. But seriously though I'm so happy for L&L. They've been phenomenal and deserve the recognition 

[4th&Five 41586]

Yeah, that sucks and I knew it would happen as soon as I saw the list. 
 

Good for them though. 

[ROFL BOX 6649]

15 hours ago, C-Man said:

Driving down to SA tomorrow at some place but for a funeral on Fri. Not sure when I’m hitting the road from Dallas. Wouldn’t mind hitting some bbq on the way down and back. I’m planning to leave SA around 9-ish on Sat. I don’t mind waiting a bit for a Top 10 or 50 spot but don’t want to spend hours.

Leroy & Lewis
Franklin (only been to food truck in old days!)
Burnt Bean
Brett‘s Backyard
Others??

Are you new around here?