We made the trip to Snow's last summer. We got there around 5:30 and were about 50th in line. Lots of folks camped out all night. The line was pretty long but the time they opened at 8am.
Texas Monthly 2021 Top 50 BBQ Joints
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I lived about 5 miles from both Tejas and Corkscrew for years so I got spoiled. Now live in the BBQ desert but that chili relleno sausage is absolutely next level.
CO Springs BBQ
https://www.chron.com/food/article/texas-smokehouse-closes-bryan-fargo-19557909
Never really understood the hype, but still, sad to see them go.
Never really understood the hype, but still, sad to see them go.
Link broken, or they took it down. Getting 404 error.
The "hype" was that they used to be really good.Jock 07 said:
https://www.chron.com/food/article/texas-smokehouse-closes-bryan-fargo-19557909
Never really understood the hype, but still, sad to see them go.
Fargo's was my introduction to really good barbecue when I was in college. 2012 or so when they were carry out only near the co-op.
Then they moved a little further south down Texas, and quality seemed to drop a little. Then they moved to their last location. Quality definitely seemed to suffer, along with what I would expect to be significantly increased operating costs due to a much larger building (a building that presented a very strange atmosphere for a barbecue joint).
I hate to see it go, but I honestly hadn't gone much in the last several years. And it seemed like that was the case for a lot of people, as their parking lot was usually empty at lunch time when I drive by.
They made a step from small scale, cash only, carry out only craft BBQ, to lunch every day, sit in and taking CCs. That's a leap up in quantity and that's going to hit quality. When they were in the old blue shack it was definitely very very good. They earned that top 50 spot and their ribs were as good as it gets.
Then they moved again to a place where they tried to make a lunch and dinner service. That ended as you would expect.
Then they moved again to a place where they tried to make a lunch and dinner service. That ended as you would expect.
Maybe it's just my memory failing me, but when I went a few times when I was in school in the mid 00s I didn't find it to be exceptional. Certainly better than c&js & j Cody's though.
I sadly don't live in TX at this point so I'm always on the search for suitable BBQ. I have to say this was by far the best Texas BBQ I've ever had outside of the state.
This is from 2Fifty BBQ in College Park MD and was really really great. The photo didn't do the brisket any favors, but it was really good. Probably 7.5/10. Ribs and sausage were 10s. Sides were very tasty too.
They had some fun things on the menu like a brisket tamale.
If it was in central TX instead of outside DC this would be a Texas Monthly Top 50 I have no doubt.
I've heard good things about https://www.zzqrva.com if you're ever down near Richmond as well.
I like all the mustard seeds in the sausage.
Its good and better than almost all of them around the DMV. Not quite at this level though.Jock 07 said:
I've heard good things about https://www.zzqrva.com if you're ever down near Richmond as well.
It's not Top 50 or even in Texas but I imagine yall will appreciate this…
Blanchard's BBQ in Lafayette, LA.
Fatty brisket, beef based chile and cheese sausage, green chile corn casserole and their house mac and cheese. Also picture Evangeline Maid Bread because IYKYK.
Solid 6.9/10 over all
Brisket was 7/10 - good job, nice flavor, good smoke
Sausage was 6.5/10 - interesting flavor, great grind and good cook, just unique flavoring
Corn - 8/10 - very nice, well composed dish
Mac - 6/10 - over cooked, little grainy sauce
Sauces were an espresso based sauce, root beer based sauce and a creole mustard based sauce. All were pretty good and the root beer and espresso complimented the meat well. I'm sure the mustard sauce is great with pork or poultry.
Blanchard's BBQ in Lafayette, LA.
Fatty brisket, beef based chile and cheese sausage, green chile corn casserole and their house mac and cheese. Also picture Evangeline Maid Bread because IYKYK.
Solid 6.9/10 over all
Brisket was 7/10 - good job, nice flavor, good smoke
Sausage was 6.5/10 - interesting flavor, great grind and good cook, just unique flavoring
Corn - 8/10 - very nice, well composed dish
Mac - 6/10 - over cooked, little grainy sauce
Sauces were an espresso based sauce, root beer based sauce and a creole mustard based sauce. All were pretty good and the root beer and espresso complimented the meat well. I'm sure the mustard sauce is great with pork or poultry.
Just thought y'all might enjoy this.
This is $165 of BBQ in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/Y32DoODp3J
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It does look good. I'd pay $30-40 for it.
Had some surprisingly good BBQ in Gardiner Montana last night. Reasonable prices too for a tourist town.
Are those lil' smokies?
Can anyone share some insight on the likelihood Tejas would be out of the more popular proteins on a Wednesday evening for supper? Heading in from San Antonio area today and weighing our options for this evening.
Update:
Made it to Tejas for our first time and everything was fantastic. Brisket, chile relleno sausage and carrot souffl were definitely the stand outs.
Update:
Made it to Tejas for our first time and everything was fantastic. Brisket, chile relleno sausage and carrot souffl were definitely the stand outs.
I'll be in San Antonio next weekend. Any recommendations?
anyone had vaqueros bbq? One is opening up in the watters creek shopping center in Allen. Menu looks great. Apparently they have been a food truck in grapevine at hop and sting brewery for a while.
https://www.vaquerostexasbarbq.com/
https://www.dmagazine.com/food-drink/2023/11/heres-what-to-expect-from-vaqueros-texas-bar-b-q-when-it-opens-in-allen-next-year/
https://www.vaquerostexasbarbq.com/
https://www.dmagazine.com/food-drink/2023/11/heres-what-to-expect-from-vaqueros-texas-bar-b-q-when-it-opens-in-allen-next-year/
I have not had it but have heard that his food is legit. His instagram pics have been insane for years if that means anything. I think the moving so far from Grapevine is a little weird, but maybe he had an investor or another opportunity that he couldn't pass up.
Yes have been there, yes it's very good. Fringe top 50 level, but doing cool stuff with the menu rather than just generic central TX style craft BBQ. It will be very interesting to see how the transition from food truck to brick and mortar 30 miles away goes. Would definitely recommend trying it out once it opens in Allen!
Sounds like he did. The d magazine article says M Crowd (mi cocina, etc) is an investor/partner now to help with the business side while he focuses on the cooking, etc. we will see how that works out.
I thought it was a little strange to not open up in grapevine. I know the location because it was a Beaux Beaux's bourbon and biscuit bar, which I had high hopes for but ended up not being great. Great drinks but the food was mediocre. It's not a very big spot, and watters creek seems like a weird place for a bbq restaurant. But there is great parking right next to it (big lot) so hopefully it will do well.
I thought it was a little strange to not open up in grapevine. I know the location because it was a Beaux Beaux's bourbon and biscuit bar, which I had high hopes for but ended up not being great. Great drinks but the food was mediocre. It's not a very big spot, and watters creek seems like a weird place for a bbq restaurant. But there is great parking right next to it (big lot) so hopefully it will do well.
Yea I'll definitely try it out. Menu looks right up my alley. Not sure when they open. I just saw the sign the other day.
2M Smokehouse is top notch in the state.
I'll add on to your Tejas post. We went on Saturday as usual. Arrived at 9:55 to get Golden Ticket #3. There were several groups there by opening, but by the time we left at noon, there were just a few people in line. You don't have to show up super early anymore.
Everything was phenomenal as usual. It's still my favorite on this side of Houston. But the prices have gone up noticeably. I'd commented on it, knowing the cost of meat is driving it. Brisket was $36/pound.
After paying, I noticed they're taking on a 15% service fee as well.
This came out to be $220.
A while back, I was surprised at how few people were coming through compared to a few years ago. But it's these prices. That's prohibitive for a lot of people. That's what's shutting the doors at bbq spots.
Everything was phenomenal as usual. It's still my favorite on this side of Houston. But the prices have gone up noticeably. I'd commented on it, knowing the cost of meat is driving it. Brisket was $36/pound.
After paying, I noticed they're taking on a 15% service fee as well.
This came out to be $220.
A while back, I was surprised at how few people were coming through compared to a few years ago. But it's these prices. That's prohibitive for a lot of people. That's what's shutting the doors at bbq spots.
CDub06 said:
2M Smokehouse is top notch in the state.
Also Reese Bros
A 15% service fee is nuts. I usually tip 10-15% at these places because I genuinely appreciate the food and the time that goes into it. If I'm getting charged a 15% service fee that tip is going to 0% real quick.
CDub06 said:
I'll add on to your Tejas post. We went on Saturday as usual. Arrived at 9:55 to get Golden Ticket #3. There were several groups there by opening, but by the time we left at noon, there were just a few people in line. You don't have to show up super early anymore.
Everything was phenomenal as usual. It's still my favorite on this side of Houston. But the prices have gone up noticeably. I'd commented on it, knowing the cost of meat is driving it. Brisket was $36/pound.
After paying, I noticed they're taking on a 15% service fee as well.
This came out to be $220.
A while back, I was surprised at how few people were coming through compared to a few years ago. But it's these prices. That's prohibitive for a lot of people. That's what's shutting the doors at bbq spots.
$220 at 10am for bbq and paying a 15% service fee is too much for me. I have been wanting to try that famous sausage of theirs but I think I just decided against going. Thanks for that!
Thanks for the SA recommendation. I lived in Gleannloch and worked in Tomball for quite a while and never had to wait in a line at Tejas.
Ok. $220. But how many did that feed? That's a ton of food. I'm looking at that, guessing weights and figuring you can feed 8 adults there. That puts the per person costs in a different light.CDub06 said:
I'll add on to your Tejas post. We went on Saturday as usual. Arrived at 9:55 to get Golden Ticket #3. There were several groups there by opening, but by the time we left at noon, there were just a few people in line. You don't have to show up super early anymore.
Everything was phenomenal as usual. It's still my favorite on this side of Houston. But the prices have gone up noticeably. I'd commented on it, knowing the cost of meat is driving it. Brisket was $36/pound.
After paying, I noticed they're taking on a 15% service fee as well.
This came out to be $220.
A while back, I was surprised at how few people were coming through compared to a few years ago. But it's these prices. That's prohibitive for a lot of people. That's what's shutting the doors at bbq spots.
It's not BBQ that's prohibitive, it's eating out period. It's hitting restaurants all across the board. And $30/person is still on the lower end to eat out compared to lots of sit down meals.
2.5 pounds of brisket. Half rack of ribs. 2 links of sausage. 4 sides. 4 drinks.
Food for 4 adults, 1 child. (I took the leftovers and had enough brisket for 2 more dinners for myself).
Food for 4 adults, 1 child. (I took the leftovers and had enough brisket for 2 more dinners for myself).
You should still absolutely go. As I said, it's still one of my favorites (which is why we're there so frequently). And that chile relleno sausage is my favorite anywhere. It's certainly worth the trip.DiskoTroop said:
$220 at 10am for bbq and paying a 15% service fee is too much for me. I have been wanting to try that famous sausage of theirs but I think I just decided against going. Thanks for that!
CDub06 said:You should still absolutely go. As I said, it's still one of my favorites (which is why we're there so frequently). And that chile relleno sausage is my favorite anywhere. It's certainly worth the trip.DiskoTroop said:
$220 at 10am for bbq and paying a 15% service fee is too much for me. I have been wanting to try that famous sausage of theirs but I think I just decided against going. Thanks for that!
It's so tempting… I guess I still need to keep it as a "if I'm ever in the area…" trip.
Yeah, don't miss out on this one. They have an exceptional beef rib as well when it is on the menu. Beef rib + chile relleno sausage + chocolate is a baller meal.DiskoTroop said:CDub06 said:You should still absolutely go. As I said, it's still one of my favorites (which is why we're there so frequently). And that chile relleno sausage is my favorite anywhere. It's certainly worth the trip.DiskoTroop said:
$220 at 10am for bbq and paying a 15% service fee is too much for me. I have been wanting to try that famous sausage of theirs but I think I just decided against going. Thanks for that!
It's so tempting… I guess I still need to keep it as a "if I'm ever in the area…" trip.
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