Texas BBQ

[Trey3216 15352]

On 2/13/2022 at 2:41 PM, Jerry Callo said:

I was checking out my twitter feed yesterday before heading out for some barbecue.  Brett's Backyard BBQ in Rockdale had some beautiful looking pork steaks.  Headed that way and got there around 11:00.  While waiting in line, I spoke to another guy who had hit Snow's earlier that morning - in fact, he and his buddies arrived at 11:30 Friday night.  They were first in line and he said several other people started showing up between 3 and 4.  I've been thinking about another trip to Snow's, but even I can't imagine getting there that early.

At Brett's, I picked up a couple Big Ass Pork Steaks, 1/2 pound of brisket, and two brisket poppers.  Brought the pork steaks home and tried to pass them off as a non-barbecue dinner - I don't think anyone was fooled.  Everything from Brett's was great.  Certainly worth a stop if your driving through Rockdale around lunch.

Left Rockdale to go to Green's Sausage House in Zabcikville outside of Temple.  Along the route, just south of Cameron, I saw 44 Farms.  Stopped and picked up a couple nice steaks for Valentine's day.  Picked up a pound of bacon and 10 links of sausage at Green's - jalapeno cheese pork sausage, hot links, and knackwurst.  Grabbed a couple jalapeno dry sticks and a slice of cheddar for the ride home.  Pretty cool place that has been around since the mid-1940s.

Turned out to be a nice road trip.

We go down to Green's every couple months with a big group of friends.  Typically pair that up with Oscar Store and/or Cyclone.  Makes for a fun Saturday.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Anyone tried Reese Brother’s BBQ in San Antonio. Their Instagram looks legit, but you can’t taste a picture (unless you are in Japan).

https://instagram.com/reesebrosbbq?utm_medium=copy_link

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Gave Killen’s in the Woodlands a shot today. First time at a Killen’s since trying the Pearland location a few years back. Got the usual brisket and sausage. It was a very solid meal, but not as good as my Houston favorites. I will say this, their prices are more reasonable. Brisket was $25 a lb. So that alone will likely me go back again. Oh, and line on a Wednesday at 11:45am wasn’t bad at all. About 10 minutes.

[Jerry Callo 8720]

Anyone with a recommendation for a good barbecue joint in Midland/Odessa or San Angelo?

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Anyone with a recommendation for a good barbecue joint in Midland/Odessa or San Angelo?

No man’s land.

RJ’s in San Angelo looks like it might (and that’s a big might) be serviceable.

Goodbye and good luck.

[Jerry Callo 8720]

5 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

No man’s land.

RJ’s in San Angelo looks like it might (and that’s a big might) be serviceable.

Goodbye and good luck.

I'm not expecting greatness - just properly prepared barbecue at decent prices.  Daniel Vaughn and his TM crew didn't identify a place in the top 50 or 50 honorable mentions, but there has to be somewhere worth trying.    

[Gourmand 7774]

On 2/6/2022 at 10:34 PM, Anastasis said:

lakeway/bee caves area. 

Try Bastrop Firewood, great people. At my old gig we went through a few providers before we found them and they were  awesome to work with. Friendly, respectful, proud of the business they've built and very hard-working. They are some of the people I most miss about my former employer. 

[ztejas 43528]

On 2/15/2022 at 10:53 AM, Patricio Swayze said:

Anyone tried Reese Brother’s BBQ in San Antonio. Their Instagram looks legit, but you can’t taste a picture (unless you are in Japan).

https://instagram.com/reesebrosbbq?utm_medium=copy_link

I have not - but younger brother Elliot is a cool guy. Figured one of you would get around to it at some point. The pics always look good. 

[HenryJames 66160]

1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said:

Anyone with a recommendation for a good barbecue joint in Midland/Odessa or San Angelo?

[Gourmand 7774]

On 2/13/2022 at 2:41 PM, Jerry Callo said:

Everything from Brett's was great.  Certainly worth a stop if your driving through Rockdale around lunch.

Agreed, I've been there and really liked it. Great spot to hang out as well with the big outdoor area in small town TX. 

 

On 2/13/2022 at 2:41 PM, Jerry Callo said:

While waiting in line, I spoke to another guy who had hit Snow's earlier that morning - in fact, he and his buddies arrived at 11:30 Friday night.  They were first in line and he said several other people started showing up between 3 and 4. 

[billfromlaketravis 11522]

5 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Anyone with a recommendation for a good barbecue joint in Midland/Odessa or San Angelo?

Luchi’s in Stanton is pretty good. I really liked the ribs. Brisket is probably Rudy’s level. 
 

I also liked the smoked turkey breast. All of the sides were good. They have a daily special, but start running out of stuff within a couple hours of opening. 
 

There was an excellent food truck in Odessa, but it disappeared. 

[pearlandhorn 3274]

19 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Gave Killen’s in the Woodlands a shot today. First time at a Killen’s since trying the Pearland location a few years back. Got the usual brisket and sausage. It was a very solid meal, but not as good as my Houston favorites. I will say this, their prices are more reasonable. Brisket was $25 a lb. So that alone will likely me go back again. Oh, and line on a Wednesday at 11:45am wasn’t bad at all. About 10 minutes.

Going to give the Pearland location a shot this weekend.  I'll probably get a pound of brisket and a link and a side.

[Texas St. Armadillos 1381]

For you Houston folks, how is the line on a Saturday at J Bar M?  Better, worse, or about the same as Truth?

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

For you Houston folks, how is the line on a Saturday at J Bar M?  Better, worse, or about the same as Truth?

I have never been on Saturday. But I would bet it is much shorter than Truth. When I go on weekdays? There is essentially no line. But Daniel Vaughn just blew them up on Twitter this week. So who knows.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Jerry got me thinking I need to head back to Brett’s.  I headed to that part of the state to do some photography today and figured I’d drop in.  This is my second or third time there. And my second bbq meal this week. Fuck it, who wants to live forever?

I recall the last time I was there it was very good, but goddamn this was really great BBQ.  I never get sided, but brisket beans?  Sign me up. Everything was delicious. 
 

[speed817 19441]

Finally made it out to Dayne's Craft Barbecue in Fort Worth today.  Brisket and Sausage were delicious.  I honestly don't say that about sausage very often.  The burger was simple, yet amazing.  One of the best burgers I've ever had.  Dayne's is definitely worth of its place in the Top 50.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CaIbL_7P8DT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[dmtx 159]

Brix Barbecue in Fort Worth just started serving on Fridays. This is the Tour de Brix - ½ brisket, ½ ribs, sausage link, two beef cheek tacos, burnt ends, and two sides. 

The Fort is killin the bbq game

 

[speed817 19441]

26 minutes ago, dmtx said:

Brix Barbecue in Fort Worth just started serving on Fridays. This is the Tour de Brix - ½ brisket, ½ ribs, sausage link, two beef cheek tacos, burnt ends, and two sides. 

The Fort is killin the bbq game

 

My next stop the next time I'm on that side of DFW

[Pdawg88 1127]

Question for you gentlemen. How good is Rudy’s? I live in Oklahoma City and we have one here and for me it’s just meh. But I have heard the ones in Texas are totally different and the bbq is way better. 

[Brisketexan 105275]

Anyone with a recommendation for a good barbecue joint in Midland/Odessa or San Angelo?

No man’s land.

RJ’s in San Angelo looks like it might (and that’s a big might) be serviceable.

Goodbye and good luck.

Here’s where I give a shout out to Plateau Brewing in San Angelo. A good friend is an owner, and they have Southern Smoke BBQ there Thursday-Sunday. It looks legit:

[4th&Five 41586]

12 minutes ago, Pdawg88 said:

Question for you gentlemen. How good is Rudy’s? I live in Oklahoma City and we have one here and for me it’s just meh. But I have heard the ones in Texas are totally different and the bbq is way better. 

Can confirm the Rudy’s I stopped at in OKC was awful and had weird sides I’d never seen here. 
 

Also, fuck Oklahoma!

[Pdawg88 1127]

31 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

Can confirm the Rudy’s I stopped at in OKC was awful and had weird sides I’d never seen here. 
 

Also, fuck Oklahoma!

Glad you enjoyed your time here. Come back any time! 

[Texzilla58 4743]

Question for you gentlemen. How good is Rudy’s? I live in Oklahoma City and we have one here and for me it’s just meh. But I have heard the ones in Texas are totally different and the bbq is way better. 

I ate at the OKC one and it was somewhat disappointing. Having grown up in barbecue culture in Texas and Memphis, and then living in bbq deserts like San Francisco and Portland, I would have killed for a Texas version of Rudy’s back then.

[pearlandhorn 3274]

Tried Killens in pearland for lunch today. Brisket wasn’t as good as pinkertons and pinkerton’s wasn’t great in my opinion. It was decent though and hard to beat the price currently at $25/lb. Would rather just buy a brisket and do one myself honestly. Sausage was meh. If I go again, I’ll have to do a beef rib. 
 

Baked beans and cream corn were on point though.

[jimmyjazz 46099]

Rudy's around Austin are perfectly fine in a pinch.  I have no idea how they fare beyond the original San Antonio joint.  Sounds like there are some inconsistencies.

Brisket is "good", pork ribs are closer to "average", turkey is "excellent".  Spicy chop sammiches are outstanding alternatives to generic fast food.  Breakfast tacos are tasty.  That's all I got, I avoid wasting time on sides.

[luke duke 6414]

Rudy's around Austin are perfectly fine in a pinch.  I have no idea how they fare beyond the original San Antonio joint.  Sounds like there are some inconsistencies.
Brisket is "good", pork ribs are closer to "average", turkey is "excellent".  Spicy chop sammiches are outstanding alternatives to generic fast food.  Breakfast tacos are tasty.  That's all I got, I avoid wasting time on sides.

The smoked 1/2 chicken is pretty good.

[dcbc 14507]

2 hours ago, luke duke said:

The smoked 1/2 chicken is pretty good.

Loaded chop beef potato is another good option, if you don't mind being less productive afterward.

Edited February 20, 2022 by dcbc

[tx 3 putt 77336]

3 hours ago, luke duke said:

The smoked 1/2 chicken is pretty good.

 

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[VirginiaLonghorn 4781]

9 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

 

Here’s where I give a shout out to Plateau Brewing in San Angelo. A good friend is an owner, and they have Southern Smoke BBQ there Thursday-Sunday. It looks legit:

 

Way too many fillers.

[Brisketexan 105275]

Way too many fillers.

Welll then….don’t order them. I rarely order more than one side.

[GreenspointTexas 9664]

Goes to shake shack, comments on how average the filet o fish is

[The Ace of Aces 5194]

Flying into DFW at 1030 am and driving to East Texas afterward. How’s the line at Hurtado these days? Want to get some great brisket without a long wait yet have it somewhat case to DFW and heading east on 20. Sunbird in Longview will be closed when I’m in town #sadface

[pch 1259]

12 minutes ago, The Ace of Aces said:

Flying into DFW at 1030 am and driving to East Texas afterward. How’s the line at Hurtado these days? Want to get some great brisket without a long wait yet have it somewhat case to DFW and heading east on 20. Sunbird in Longview will be closed when I’m in town #sadface

I hope you are flying in Wednesday or later since they are closed Monday and Tuesday.  If you are there by 10:30 the line is usually less than 30 minutes, plus you can order online and pick up to avoid it.

[The Ace of Aces 5194]

7 minutes ago, pch said:

I hope you are flying in Wednesday or later since they are closed Monday and Tuesday.  If you are there by 10:30 the line is usually less than 30 minutes, plus you can order online and pick up to avoid it.

It’ll be a Thursday so all good there. Ordering online works unless the flight is delayed - blah. 

Just want to avoid lines.  Not too picky since I’m coming from Pennsylvania which has never seen a decent brisket. 

[dmtx 159]

I thought Hurtado's announced they were open seven days a week 

[Texzilla58 4743]

It’ll be a Thursday so all good there. Ordering online works unless the flight is delayed - blah. 
Just want to avoid lines.  Not too picky since I’m coming from Pennsylvania which has never seen a decent brisket. 

If for some reason the line is crazy head over to nearby 225 or due east to Grand Prairie to Zavalas. Both are very good. Or go to Slow Bone in Dallas just north of 30. Excellent brisket and killer fried chicken.

[Underdog 28767]

Slow Bone is really good, nice surprise finding behind our hotel on one of our recent Dallas visits. 

[Texzilla58 4743]

Slow Bone is really good, nice surprise finding behind our hotel on one of our recent Dallas visits. 

On your way back you can stop at Fuel City for tacos. Named Number 1 in Texas a few years back.

[DeepEastTexas 644]

17 hours ago, The Ace of Aces said:

It’ll be a Thursday so all good there. Ordering online works unless the flight is delayed - blah. 

Just want to avoid lines.  Not too picky since I’m coming from Pennsylvania which has never seen a decent brisket. 

If you are in East Texas on Thursday, go to Bodacious in Hallsville and try their pork steak. Magnificent. 

[The Ace of Aces 5194]

33 minutes ago, DeepEastTexas said:

If you are in East Texas on Thursday, go to Bodacious in Hallsville and try their pork steak. Magnificent. 

If I’m going out there I’ll be at Wright on Tacos. Sunbird will be closed when I’m in town for a benefit hog cook in NOLA, sadly. 
 

Sidenote: Brian is going to be opening a storefront soon in place of the current trailer. 

[pch 1259]

On 2/20/2022 at 9:41 PM, dmtx said:

I thought Hurtado's announced they were open seven days a week 

Not according to their website-which may need updating.

https://hurtadobbq.com/

[dcbc 14507]

15 hours ago, The Ace of Aces said:

Sidenote: Brian is going to be opening a storefront soon in place of the current trailer. 

Same location?

[dmtx 159]

1 hour ago, pch said:

Not according to their website-which may need updating.

https://hurtadobbq.com/

About a week ago on fb, he announced being open everyday - 11a til sold out

[NoName 16369]

48 minutes ago, dcbc said:

Same location?

if i was in Longview I would go look at the photo with a key he posted to see if it is there or not. looks like wherever it is, it is likely with his current partners who own some property around Longview.

Can't say it enough, but Bryan is good people.

[Tylerocks 2553]

On 2/17/2022 at 3:22 PM, Texas St. Armadillos said:

For you Houston folks, how is the line on a Saturday at J Bar M?  Better, worse, or about the same as Truth?

Went on a Saturday a couple weeks ago around noon expecting a little bit of a line.  It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside.

No line to speak of and definitely nothing like Truth.

It's a huge place.

[The Ace of Aces 5194]

4 hours ago, dcbc said:

Same location?

I doubt it. They door he posted doesn’t look like anything in that greens area to me. 

[Jerry Callo 8720]

On 2/19/2022 at 10:03 AM, Brisketexan said:

Here’s where I give a shout out to Plateau Brewing in San Angelo. A good friend is an owner, and they have Southern Smoke BBQ there Thursday-Sunday.

Stopped at Southern Smoke BBQ in San Angelo yesterday afternoon on the way back from Midland.  It's located in the back of Plateau Brewing which looked like a pretty cool place to hang out and drink a beer.
Got a half pound of moist brisket, half pound of cheesy jalapeno sausage, and cole slaw.  Brisket was well seasoned with a nice bark.  Sausage was unlike most jalapeno/cheese sausages - no chunks of cheese or jalapeno, everything was ground.  Flavor was good and skin had a nice snap.  Slaw was good.  They were very generous with the slicing.  I'm going to guess that was close to 3/4 pound of brisket based upon the thickness of the slices.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of barbecue.  Would recommend if you find yourself in the Concho Valley and are looking for lunch.

Edited February 26, 2022 by Jerry Callo

[pearlandhorn 3274]

1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said:

Stopped at Southern Smoke BBQ in San Angelo yesterday afternoon on the way back from Midland.  It's located in the back of Plateau Brewing which looked like a pretty cool place to hang out and drink a beer.
Got a half pound of moist brisket, half pound of cheesy jalapeno sausage, and cole slaw.  Brisket was well seasoned with a nice bark.  Sausage was unlike most jalapeno/cheese sausages - no chunks of cheese or jalapeno, everything was ground.  Flavor was good and skin had a nice snap.  Slaw was good.  They were very generous with the slicing.  I'm going to guess that was close to 3/4 pound of brisket based upon the thickness of the slices.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of barbecue.  Would recommend if you find yourself in the Concho Valley and are looking for lunch.


 

I drive through San Angelo on my way back from the lease.  I'll have to give this a shot next time.  Thanks for the rec.

[Underdog 28767]

On 2/21/2022 at 9:46 AM, Texzilla58 said:

On your way back you can stop at Fuel City for tacos. Named Number 1 in Texas a few years back.

 

[conVINCEd 21469]

4 minutes ago, Underdog said:

 

It’s also very convenient when you have just made bail and are starving.