TM Top 50 BBQ Joints 2021

[Jerry Callo 8700]

I'll be there tomorrow morning. 

I'd be all over the barbacoa tomorrow.

[HenryJames 66041]

What was the line like?

[Jerry Callo 8700]

What was the line like?

About 20-25 people in line when I got there at 9:30. Down the block and stood the corner at open. They're fairly efficient at moving the line. I was eating at 11:30.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Burnt Bean Co in Seguin was definitely worth a stop.

Glad you made it and was worth the hype. I hope to go back soon.

[Deej 76759]

Next time, they should put the shittiest places in the top ten to let those in the know not have to wait in line with a bunch of rookies. 

[C-Man 27214]

I have to go to a funeral in San Antonio next Friday afternoon. Going down Thursday morning, though. Headed back to Dallas on Saturday morning. Any chance I could hit Burnt Bean in either direction???

[Jerry Callo 8700]

I have to go to a funeral in San Antonio next Friday afternoon. Going down Thursday morning, though. Headed back to Dallas on Saturday morning. Any chance I could hit Burnt Bean in either direction???

They're open both days. I'd pick which ever day you could get there before or near opening. Fewer people on Thursday, but I'm sure they cook less food.

[Bill Brasky 1443]

2 hours ago, Deej said:

Next time, they should put the shittiest places in the top ten to let those in the know not have to wait in line with a bunch of rookies. 

finally, a time to shine for Dickey's and Mikeskas 

[Deej 76759]

8 minutes ago, Bill Brasky said:

finally, a time to shine for Dickey's and Mikeskas 

Don't forget Bill Miller's. 

[XYZ 2154]

54 minutes ago, Deej said:

Don't forget Bill Miller's. 

And The County Line. And Salt Lick.

[tx 3 putt 76905]

6 hours ago, Bill Brasky said:

finally, a time to shine for Dickey's and Mikeskas 

 

zero ideas how this place stays open, it's always empty. im thinking it's a front to wash drug money 

 

[tx 3 putt 76905]

6 hours ago, Deej said:

Don't forget Bill Miller's. 

 

hey now, their fried chicken isnt bad at all !

[HenryJames 66041]

[deadshank 24652]

6 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

zero ideas how this place stays open, it's always empty. im thinking it's a front to wash drug money 

 

You pulled into the parking lot?  Did anyone see you? 

[Borachio 416]

Burnt Bean Co. did not disappoint!

Got here at 7am and they had all the meats ready, which I was not expecting.   Fatty brisket was excellent, as was the beef rib, just melt in your mouth.   Both nice and peppery.  I liked the jalapeño/ sausage over the regular beef ones.  

Now the question is do I hang around to try any of the sides? They aren't ready yet.   May need to grab a barbacoa taco real fast as well. Line is down the sidewalk, probably over an hour wait now.

 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

2 hours ago, HenryJames said:

Brilliant. You sir, win the thread.

[HenryJames 66041]

18 minutes ago, Borachio said:

Now the question is do I hang around to try any of the sides?

[tx 3 putt 76905]

4 hours ago, HenryJames said:

you just nailed bill millers !!!!

Edited October 24, 2021 by tx 3 putt

[tx 3 putt 76905]

I hope goldees up’d their prices. 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

Edited October 24, 2021 by tx 3 putt

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

zero ideas how this place stays open, it's always empty. im thinking it's a front to wash drug money 

 

The online ratings are pretty interesting. 3.5 on Yelp, 4.5 on Facebook, and 5.0 on TripAdvisor. 
 

My grandfather and I stopped there a few times on the way to UT games. I don’t remember it being particularly good or bad. This was the late 90s, so different times. 

[tx 3 putt 76905]

Just now, billfromlaketravis said:

The online ratings are pretty interesting. 3.5 on Yelp, 4.5 on Facebook, and 5.0 on TripAdvisor. 
 

My grandfather and I stopped there a few times on the way to UT games. I don’t remember it being particularly good or bad. This was the late 90s, so different times. 

the chicken fried steak looked ok on their website 
 

hinzes bbq in sealy isn’t a bad stop at all 

[HenryJames 66041]

Distant Relatives, imo. Schweinebraten, brisket, fresh corn grits, and burnt ends black eyed peas.

[HenryJames 66041]

Menu.

[GreenspointTexas 9600]

Waiting in line these days for bbq is like waiting in line for beer. So many good places in Texas. If youre waiting over 15 minutes to place an order, youre doing it wrong. Especially considering most top 50 places do mobile ordering now

[Hank_Hill 18803]

In general, yes. I like making a day of it once a year though

[pch 1259]

13 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

zero ideas how this place stays open, it's always empty. im thinking it's a front to wash drug money 

 

Yeah, Walter White's car wash was already taken, so this was the next best option.

[pch 1259]

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Arrived at Goldee's 7:15 this morning, 20th in line.  Served at 11:20, and left the parking lot at 12:15, where the line was over 60 deep.  Johnny White said they sold out yesterday at 4pm.  You got to pay the price to enjoy the dance, and today was a spiritual experience for the wife, my best friend from Clemson, and another friend who just retired from TCU.  Meat coma setting in, going to ...............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz😑

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

I’m still waiting for a Texas bbq joint to do smoked Picanha. Come in you fucks. I think I will propose it to L&L on social media.

[tokamak 6411]

2 hours ago, pch said:

Arrived at Goldee's 7:15 this morning, 20th in line.  Served at 11:20, and left the parking lot at 12:15, where the line was over 60 deep.  Johnny White said they sold out yesterday at 4pm.  You got to pay the price to enjoy the dance, and today was a spiritual experience for the wife, my best friend from Clemson, and another friend who just retired from TCU.  Meat coma setting in, going to ...............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz😑

Big Red in plastic instead of glass? Looks like amateur hour to me. 

[tokamak 6411]

6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

The online ratings are pretty interesting. 3.5 on Yelp, 4.5 on Facebook, and 5.0 on TripAdvisor. 
 

My grandfather and I stopped there a few times on the way to UT games. I don’t remember it being particularly good or bad. This was the late 90s, so different times. 

Not sure about the others but Yelp ratings are a fucking joke. Until it closed a few years back, the best taco place in all of Houston was like 3.5 stars, lulz. 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Big Red in plastic instead of glass? Looks like amateur hour to me. 

There has been a severe shortage of the OG Big Red. Both Tejas and Truth don’t have it anymore. And not by choice. There is a gas station by my house that has the hook up though and always has it on hand.

Most places have tried to pass off Dublin Red as a substitute. Not even close.

[Barbacoa 1934]

Roegels got screwed. 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Roegels got screwed. 

I disagree. I have eaten there probably 5-6 times. Always good, but never great.

[Barbacoa 1934]

6 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

I disagree. I have eaten there probably 5-6 times. Always good, but never great.

Maybe I underestimate what it takes to make the Top 50, but I do know Gatlin's and Pizzitola's aren't on the same planet as Roegels. 

[pch 1259]

1 hour ago, tokamak said:

Big Red in plastic instead of glass? Looks like amateur hour to me. 

Hell, there were only three bottles in the cooler when I snagged this one.  Beggars/choosers dontchaknow???

[tx 3 putt 76905]

Good luck finding big red zero, anywhere 

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

Pizzitola’s should swallow their pride and just serve ribs and sides. They must throw away more brisket than they sell. They also serve one of the truly awful, old school 90s style Texas gas station bbq sauces. 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Maybe I underestimate what it takes to make the Top 50, but I do know Gatlin's and Pizzitola's aren't on the same planet as Roegels. 

Unless I misread the list, neither of those places made the top 50.

[NOMAAA 1696]

39 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Good luck finding big red zero, anywhere 

$2/can on Amazon? What the fuck?!?

[tx 3 putt 76905]

37 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Pizzitola’s should swallow their pride and just serve ribs and sides. They must throw away more brisket than they sell. They also serve one of the truly awful, old school 90s style Texas gas station bbq sauces. 

that property has to be worth a mint 

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

31 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Unless I misread the list, neither of those places made the top 50.

I believe Gaitlin’s, Pizzitola’s, and Roegels made the honorable mention list.

[Stunns38 3460]

Good luck finding big red zero, anywhere 

Albertsons has them from time to time. That’s where I got mines from 2 weeks ago.

[CooterBrown 18006]

I refuse to say "moist" brisket.  I am not afeart to say "gimme 3 slices off the fat end."  Of course, young knives on the block say "you mean moist?" while old pros say "you got it!"
Life is too short for lean brisket.

Always liked how Don at Don’s BBQ put it “Do you want it lean or with some flavor?”

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

I believe Gaitlin’s, Pizzitola’s, and Roegels made the honorable mention list.

Correct, but not the top 60. Which I am onboard with.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

2 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Correct, but not the top 60. Which I am onboard with.

I like Roegels, but I have no problem with them not making the top 50. Feges must have been on point the day Texas Monthly dropped in. They’re borderline for me. 

 

[CooterBrown 18006]

 
zero ideas how this place stays open, it's always empty. im thinking it's a front to wash drug money 
 

Way before Franklin changed BBQ forever, I stopped here once. Mikeska himself, dressed like he is in the painting hanging in the dining room but about 80 years older, was cutting meat. The collection of weird old people and all the taxidermy on the walls gave off a strong David Lynch vibe. The food was horrific. 20 years later my wife still refers to a bad restaurant meal as getting Mikeska’d.

[speed817 19256]

Had to visit my buddy Andrew and the rest of the crew at Cattleack to congratulate them on Friday....

(Pastrami brisket, Pork Steak, Spicy Texan, regular brisket along with some mac and cheese and cornbread)

 

Things to do with leftovers....

[tx 3 putt 76905]

3 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

Way before Franklin changed BBQ forever, I stopped here once. Mikeska himself, dressed like he is in the painting hanging in the dining room but about 80 years older, was cutting meat. The collection of weird old people and all the taxidermy on the walls gave off a strong David Lynch vibe. The food was horrific. 20 years later my wife still refers to a bad restaurant meal as getting Mikeska’d.

he was really wearing a crown ?

[HenryJames 66041]

[CooterBrown 18006]

10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

he was really wearing a crown ?

That was the highlight.