The Texas BBQ Thread (no Pork allowed)

[SirDickButts]

I think Killen's Barbecue is generally the accepted answer to this.

More like Pearland...which is a bit of a drive from Houston. I think the drive is worth it tho. But if you're in central Houston...can't go wrong with Pit Room.

 

[HeadytheElder]

Is the line bad at Killen's?

 

[SirDickButts]

Is the line bad at Killen's?

On the weekends, yes.

 

[HeadytheElder]

On the weekends, yes.

Was going to try and go early on a Saturday soon. Any estimate on the wait to expect? An hour?

 

[SirDickButts]

Was going to try and go early on a Saturday soon. Any estimate on the wait to expect? An hour?

They can easily be an hour+
The best time to head that way would be after 1p or around dinner time. Mornings, nope...line starts @ 10a

 

[HeadytheElder]

They can easily be an hour+
The best time to head that way would be after 1p or around dinner time. Mornings, nope...line starts @ 10a

I could get there between 1 and 2 on a Friday. Sounds like that would be a better idea? Do they run out of stuff?

 

[SirDickButts]

I could get there between 1 and 2 on a Friday. Sounds like that would be a better idea? Do they run out of stuff?

Yeah. Later throughout the day. Heading out there between 1 and 2 is perfect. The weekdays aren't so bad.

 

[HeadytheElder]

Awesome. Thanks!

 

[jrstar96]

Here's my non texan input since i've been to Franklin's when they just changed from their tiny location to their big one and the line up was very small. I've been 3x, the last one with Daniel Vaughn of TM and a tour bus full of houston people. We got on a bus around 8am to travel to snows/louie mueller/and franklins. No line ups, unlimited beers, all you can eat at each location. It was heaven. Franklin's was all around better, but Louie Muellers beef rib is the best I've had. Snows has a great atmosphere, I love her. Glad I went, but I don't think I'll go to Snows (too far with no car) or Franklin's (too busy) again.

Last time I was in austin (2 years ago) I went to LA bbq and was kinda let down. Might've been how damn cold/rainy it was.

Looking forward to trying Micklethwait this time (sold out of most time last time I went) and maybe Kerlin as well. It's too bad J Mueller is closed since we got a place near there.

I was on that trip also.

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

How do you pronounce Mickelthwait?

Mickel-thwait

or

Mickelth-wait

?

 

[air]

Err... none of the above

http://craftmeatsaustin.com/

 

[FishPondManager]

What's the best BBQ place in the Houston area?

I'm never south of IAH when I come to TX so my scope is limited, but Corkscrews is very good.

 

[thebeerhaul]

Stopped by Old 300 BBQ in Blanco last week. Their Akaushi brisket is up there with some of the best brisket I've ever had. Good price too at $22/lb for a higher quality of meat. Just look at it!

 

[Lutter]

http://dining.blog.austin360.com/20...ew-barbecue-trailer-and-plans-for-restaurant/

John Mueller is coming back! Abiet in Georgetown (which, being in far North Austin is actually easier for me than Downtown).

I want dem beef ribs right ******* now.

Hopefully John doesn't **** this up for a 3rd time because I really do think he's the finest pitmaster in Texas.

 

[jrstar96]

http://dining.blog.austin360.com/20...ew-barbecue-trailer-and-plans-for-restaurant/

John Mueller is coming back! Abiet in Georgetown (which, being in far North Austin is actually easier for me than Downtown).

I want dem beef ribs right ******* now.

Hopefully John doesn't **** this up for a 3rd time because I really do think he's the finest pitmaster in Texas.

Man I tend to agree that he is great, but I just don't think I can give him any business anymore. Him not paying taxes is his thing, I don't care if he screws over the government. But JM screwing over his sister, employees, a charity event, and his suppliers is just a bit to much for me. I can take his attitude, that is part of the shtick of John, and I can take the drunkenness and his non-consistent bbq cause he was good more then bad. But the guy didn't pay bills and paychecks, lied about deals and money, made promises he didn't keep, and then went and bad mouthed all these people and blamed them, just like he did with his brother 10 years ago.

 

[Lutter]

Man I tend to agree that he is great, but I just don't think I can give him any business anymore. Him not paying taxes is his thing, I don't care if he screws over the government. But JM screwing over his sister, employees, a charity event, and his suppliers is just a bit to much for me. I can take his attitude, that is part of the shtick of John, and I can take the drunkenness and his non-consistent bbq cause he was good more then bad. But the guy didn't pay bills and paychecks, lied about deals and money, made promises he didn't keep, and then went and bad mouthed all these people and blamed them, just like he did with his brother 10 years ago.

Dude definitely has a ton of personal & family issues, I will give you that.

He's paying for it though... he is pitmaster only in this new business and is not a partner. I don't think any one would trust the guy as a business partner any more.

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

Dude definitely has a ton of personal & family issues, I will give you that.

He's paying for it though... he is pitmaster only in this new business and is not a partner. I don't think any one would trust the guy as a business partner any more.

Hard to imagine he agreed to go into a business without taking an equity stake even if he doesn't have any management authority in the business.

 

[Lutter]

Hard to imagine he agreed to go into a business without taking an equity stake even if he doesn't have any management authority in the business.

I think you're prolly right after looking at their website and seeing "John Mueller's Black Box BBQ". He's got his name on there. Publicly though, he's a silent partner if he is one.

 

[maca1028]

Heading to Wimberley this weekend, City Market or Blacks?

 

[jrstar96]

Heading to Wimberley this weekend, City Market or Blacks?

Lulling City Market? Or a different one? Is there one in Wimberley I have actually never been there. If Lulling, then year go for that! that sausage is so tasty. Blacks may be better all around however (variety of meats and sides)

 

[maca1028]

Lulling City Market? Or a different one? Is there one in Wimberley I have actually never been there. If Lulling, then year go for that! that sausage is so tasty. Blacks may be better all around however (variety of meats and sides)

Yep, Luling...hell, I might do both.

 

[maca1028]

Went with blacks yesterday, the beef rib was something special.

 

[Lutter]

We ended up in Georgetown today so naturally we stopped by John Mueller's new place...

They are only serving brisket and sausage sandwiches at the moment but **** if the brisket wasn't the best I've had in recent memory with that signature JM pepper bark.

 

[jrstar96]

We ended up in Georgetown today so naturally we stopped by John Mueller's new place...

They are only serving brisket and sausage sandwiches at the moment but **** if the brisket wasn't the best I've had in recent memory with that signature JM pepper bark.

Was he drunk?

We headed down to San Antonio today to try 2M Smokehouse. Best bbq I have tried since the golden age of LA Barbecue with John Lewis.

 

[Lutter]

Was he drunk?

We headed down to San Antonio today to try 2M Smokehouse. Best bbq I have tried since the golden age of LA Barbecue with John Lewis.

He was chilling by the pit talking with some people. The pit is not near where most people are. This may be on purpose, lol.

 

[air]

Bumping this up since lately, Micklethwait is only a worthwhile stop if you're with a non meat eater who needs to be satisfied. The sides are of course on another level compared to anyone else, but the brisket I recently tried there was a total disaster.

My go-to's are now Kerlin and Brown's (really not like anyone goes there).

Freedmen's gets massive props for being super underrated. Killer happy hour - $5 bbq sandwiches and $3 for a pour of whatever bourbon they have on special for the month. Except, parking sucks ass in west campus.

 

[jrstar96]

Bumping this up since lately, Micklethwait is only a worthwhile stop if there's a non meat eater who needs to be satisfied. The brisket I recently tried there was a total disaster.

My go-to's are now Kerlin and Brown's (really not like anyone goes there).

Freedmen's gets massive props for being super underrated. Killer happy hour - $5 bbq sandwiches and $3 for a pour of whatever bourbon they have on special for the month. Except, parking sucks ass in west campus.

Oh thanks, maybe you should just let people know how amazing the Kerlin bbq kolaches are so that those are even harder to get also. (I actually have a brisket and pork packed for my lunch today!)

 

[Persdawg]

Kerlin is so fire. Hit it everytime in town.

 

[air]

http://www.texasmonthly.com/food/the-list-the-top-50-barbecue-joints-in-texas/

The top 10:

1. Snow’s BBQ, Lexington
2. Franklin Barbecue, Austin
3. Cattleack Barbeque, Dallas
4. Bodacious Bar-B- Q, Longview
5. Louie Mueller Barbecue, Taylor
6. Tejas Chocolate Craftory, Tomball
7. CorkScrew BBQ, Spring
8. Micklethwait Craft Meats, Austin
9. Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque, Wolfforth
10. Truth Barbeque, Brenham

I dig seeing new names. Been way too long since I've gone out for Snow's...

 

[boogercrack]

http://www.texasmonthly.com/food/the-list-the-top-50-barbecue-joints-in-texas/

The top 10:

1. Snow’s BBQ, Lexington
2. Franklin Barbecue, Austin
3. Cattleack Barbeque, Dallas
4. Bodacious Bar-B- Q, Longview
5. Louie Mueller Barbecue, Taylor
6. Tejas Chocolate Craftory, Tomball
7. CorkScrew BBQ, Spring
8. Micklethwait Craft Meats, Austin
9. Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque, Wolfforth
10. Truth Barbeque, Brenham

I dig seeing new names. Been way too long since I've gone out for Snow's...

**** man, now the lines at Truth and Tejas are going to be so much worse.