Fire at Louie Mueller's in Texas

Bigmista · 02-24-2013, 09:20 AM

**** FIRE UPDATE ****
Yesterday's fire flared again early Sunday morning, bringing firefighters from Thrall and Taylor back to Louie Mueller's to extinguish the flames. The old brick pit built in 1959 is irrevocably lost. No one was injured but smoke, grease and water damage is extensive. Prospects for a Monday 2/25/13 reopening are now uncertain. More updates forthcoming as info becomes available.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-24-2013, 09:23 AM

Oh man. I sure hate hearing that. Some of the best BBQ I've ever eaten came from that pit.

Bludawg · 02-24-2013, 09:39 AM

I guess it was a little to well seasoned? Rotten shame I've eat some great brisket off that pit many times.

LTG · 02-24-2013, 09:42 AM

Ouch, not good news for sure.

Westexbbq · 02-24-2013, 10:24 AM

Sorry to hear about the fire, the pit was legendary. Hope they can come back soon.

MilitantSquatter · 02-24-2013, 02:10 PM

That sucks...

i enjoyed my visit to Mueller's a few years back....

caseydog · 02-24-2013, 02:20 PM

I just sent an email to a friend who lives is Taylor. Maybe she has more information.

CD

Corky · 02-24-2013, 02:58 PM

Diners etc went there once:

Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor Texas - YouTube

FLAQUE · 02-24-2013, 03:02 PM

Very sorry to hear that. I hope they can bounce back soon.

Big Dan · 02-24-2013, 03:05 PM

The good thing is now they can build either a bigger pit, or several new ones to help him keep up with demand. He had to fire up a huge smoker out back to keep up with the crowds. I'm glad this did not happen during summer.

02-24-2013, 09:23 AM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh man. I sure hate hearing that. Some of the best BBQ I've ever eaten came from that pit. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

02-24-2013, 09:39 AM	#3
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I guess it was a little to well seasoned? Rotten shame I've eat some great brisket off that pit many times. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

02-24-2013, 09:42 AM	#4
LTG On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-08-10 Location: Springfield, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ouch, not good news for sure. __________________ Jambo Jr, 22.5" WSM, 22.5" kettle, C-G Akorn

02-24-2013, 10:24 AM	#5
Westexbbq Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ . Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear about the fire, the pit was legendary. Hope they can come back soon. __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"

02-24-2013, 02:10 PM	#6
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That sucks... i enjoyed my visit to Mueller's a few years back.... __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's

02-24-2013, 02:20 PM	#7
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I just sent an email to a friend who lives is Taylor. Maybe she has more information. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

02-24-2013, 03:02 PM	#9
FLAQUE On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-09-12 Location: dallas, texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very sorry to hear that. I hope they can bounce back soon. __________________ 18.5" WSM, 22.5" Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe

02-24-2013, 03:05 PM	#10
Big Dan Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-02-12 Location: Coastal Bend Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The good thing is now they can build either a bigger pit, or several new ones to help him keep up with demand. He had to fire up a huge smoker out back to keep up with the crowds. I'm glad this did not happen during summer.