Texas Monthly list top 50 in Texas

[PaulieG]

"In Kansas City they tout paltry slices of gray beef covered in sweet ketchup; the whole thing resembles cold cuts more than barbecue, which is why their arguments generally center on sauce rather than meat".

Them there fightin words!

 

[FlavorSavor]

I hit Tyler's back in August. Very good experience.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2583708&postcount=10

 

[deguerre]

Once I realized they were only talking about Texas joints, I quit reading. Beef ain't barbeque...:tongue:

 

[markrvp]

A couple of weeks ago I went through Lockhart and ate lunch at Blacks. I bought brisket at Kreuz and sausage and ribs at Smitty's. Blacks and Kreuz were way better in my opinion, although I couldn't rate one over the other.

I've also had brisket from Pecan Lodge and it was certainly delicious.

Cousins is okay, but not consistent.

 

[jimstocks53]

Actually, that list is already out of date - almost before it was published one place (can't remember name) out in west Texas went out of business. Since the list they published 5 years ago I have been slowly making a Q pilgrimage about Texas to sample the state offerings. Franklin's deserves the #1 nod (echoed by Bon Appetit magazine and Anthony Bourdain) - I haven't tried Pecan Lodge yet. But places rise and fall - good Q is good Q but recommendations are somewhat faddish. I also follow the BBQ Posse with the Dallas Morning News - a group of guys who periodically take a weekend trip to sample 3-4 places back to back. My favorite ribs have for years been at Country Tavern in Kilgore TX and they made the Texas Monthly list way back but get nary a mention nowadays - at least I still like 'em (when I don't feel like cooking).

 

[RT]

Good read......