Texas Monthly's Top 10 Texas BBQ places

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2:13p, 5/22/17
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http://www.texasmonthly.com/food/the-list-the-top-50-barbecue-joints-in-texas/

1) Snows-Lexington
2)Franklins-Austin
3)Cattleack-Dallas
4)Bodacious-Longview
5)Louie Mueller-Taylor
6)Tejas Chocolate Craftory-Tomball
7)CorkScrew-Spring
8)Micklethwait Craft Meats-Austin
9)Evie Mae's Pit BBQ-Wolforth
10)Truth-Brenham

What say you good people of this board? I grew up on Snow's BBQ, so I agree with number 1.
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2:21p, 5/22/17
Why don't I see Tom's on the list?
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2:22p, 5/22/17
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I grew up on Bodacious and it was great, apparently new people running it now though.
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2:24p, 5/22/17
Snows is god tier in my opinion. Also, good to see Micklewaith getting the love it deserves. That's where I take people for BBQ when they come to town.
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if Dickey's ain't on there, then that list is invalid.
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1) Snows-Lexington - for sure
2)Franklins-Austin- for sure
3)Cattleack-Dallas - who?
4)Bodacious-Longview - who?
5)Louie Mueller-Taylor - overrated / over priced
6)Tejas Chocolate Craftory-Tomball - who?
7)CorkScrew-Spring - who?
8)Micklethwait Craft Meats-Austin- overrated
9)Evie Mae's Pit BBQ-Wolforth - who?
10)Truth-Brenham - who?

La BBQ in Austin is the best. Criminal that they are not top 10.

How is Fargo's on the list? Taste like oven / cafeteria meat.
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In reply to Claude! • 2:27p, 5/22/17
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Claude! said:
Why don't I see Tom's on the list?
They re-located to Houston.

http://www.thebriskethouse.com/
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2:30p, 5/22/17
Love Snow's. About time for another Saturday morning roadtrip. :-)
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2:32p, 5/22/17
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Quote:

2)Franklins-Austin- for sure

5)Louie Mueller-Taylor - overrated / over priced

Franklins started with John Mueller's old pit, and learned how to BBQ from the Muellers.
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2:34p, 5/22/17
no Killen's?

no trust
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2:37p, 5/22/17
I thought salt lick was top ten according to that one random internet article that has no more or less weight/cred that texas monthly?
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3)Cattleack-Dallas - who?
Damnit, take them off the list. The line is already long enough at lunch.
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2:44p, 5/22/17
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Anyone been to Truth? Brenham isn't too far from BCS I could justify a road trip on a weekend for good bbq.
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In reply to Cedar Bayou Ag • 2:46p, 5/22/17
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4)Bodacious-Longview

This one surprised me. I used to go there a lot. Not because it was good...just because it was convenient. Then it shut down for a long while. I guess the new owner has really upped the quality. That's great to hear. I will give it a try again.

Bodacious as a whole is so hit or miss. I love the one in Mt Pleasant. Dont like the one in Tyler.
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Killens is good stuff
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In reply to Leander - Ag • 2:52p, 5/22/17
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Tejas and Corkscrew are both N. Houston BBQ places. Love them both and if you ever get the chance to try the Burnt Ends at Tejas you will be in for a holy experience.
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Gonzales
Baker Boys BBQ
Opened: 2015
Pitmasters: Phil Baker, 63, Wayne Baker, 35
Method: Oak lump briquettes; indirect-heat pit
Pro tip: Add some fried catfish to your barbecue platter on Fridays.
After Phil Baker and his son, Wayne, had some success on the barbecue competition circuit, they decided it was time to do more more than feed judges. They opened Baker Boys BBQ in a metal building on the east side of Gonzales two years ago. Their selections exhibit a subtler post oaksmoke flavor than is typical of the area, and the variety is ample. Pork loin and pepper-crusted turkey breast are eminently juicy, while the homemade beef and pork sausage links are fantastic, serving as a proper homage to the region's sausage-making traditions. Uniqueas far as we knowis their smoked boneless chicken leg, crispy-skinned and stuffed with onion and jalapeos. Beautiful it's not; tasty it is. For dessert? Layered banana pudding, made from the excellent recipe of Phil's late mother, Virgie. Rating: 4. 1404 N. Sarah DeWitt Dr, 830-519-4400. MonFri 106, Sat 104.
It's not that good... Gonzales Food Market is way better.
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2:57p, 5/22/17
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Bill Miller's?
Spring Creek?

It's like they didn't even try.
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3:00p, 5/22/17
Rudy's is like the Whataburger of the BBQ world. It may not be the best but it's ight in a pinch. I feel like they should at least get an honorable mention in the ad soaked liberal pages of this month's austin smut.
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Ah yes, the annual BBQ deek measuring contest thread.
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3:11p, 5/22/17
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Who cares what Texas Monthly thinks?
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In reply to rwtxag83 • 3:17p, 5/22/17
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Who cares what Texas Monthly thinks?

People lose their ***t over top lists. If I didn't have texags I'd make my own site and just random lists just to mess with people's heads. "OMG, no way is burger king on a tuesday is better than wednesday jack in the box!"
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In reply to Fonzie Scheme • 3:33p, 5/22/17
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Bill Miller's?
Spring Creek?

It's like they didn't even try.


I certainly hope this is a joke or then you haven't had good BBQ at the level of some of these places. Ever
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In reply to rwtxag83 • 3:36p, 5/22/17
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rwtxag83 said:
Who cares what Texas Monthly thinks?
People who think that their own opinions are better than anybody else's.
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Rule 1 is severely needed in this thread
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In reply to Wicked Good Ag • 3:39p, 5/22/17
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Wicked Good Ag said:
Fonzie Scheme said:
Bill Miller's?
Spring Creek?

It's like they didn't even try.


I certainly hope this is a joke or then you haven't had good BBQ at the level of some of these places. Ever
Sarcasm meter. Please turn to 'ON' setting.
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Good list - but leaving Ronnie Killen out of Top 10 smells political to me.

#NotMyTop10BestBBQinTxList
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In reply to AgGrad99 • 3:50p, 5/22/17
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2)Franklins-Austin- for sure

5)Louie Mueller-Taylor - overrated / over priced

Franklins started with John Mueller's old pit, and learned how to BBQ from the Muellers.

Aaron needs to go back and show them what they must have forgotten. Mueller's is overrated and overpriced. I'll drive 15 minutes down to the Salt Lick in Round Rock and eat their overpriced BBQ.
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In reply to IrishTxAggie • 3:53p, 5/22/17
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If i'm in Gonzales, I'll just drive another 15 minutes to City Market in Luling.
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Snows is right down the road from me. Gotta try it sometime.
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In reply to boy09 • 4:01p, 5/22/17
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boy09 said:
If i'm in Gonzales, I'll just drive another 15 minutes to City Market in Luling.
This is also an acceptable answer.
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In reply to AgOutsideAustin • 4:03p, 5/22/17
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Meh...I like them all. I'm not picky about BBQ as long as it tastes good.

My issue is the wait for most of these places. Im not going to stand in line for 45 minutes for BBQ.
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4:08p, 5/22/17
This list made me hungry. I'll have to go get me some Corkscrew tomorrow for lunch.
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