The 5 Best BBQ Spots in Texas: Our Guide to the Top Smoked Meats in the Lone Star State

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • Join us for a mouthwatering journey through the Lone Star State as we search for the best BBQ in Texas! In this epic food adventure, we'll visit a variety of legendary smokehouses, hidden gems, and local favorites, tasting our way through the most delectable and authentic barbecue dishes Texas has to offer. From mouthwatering brisket and tender ribs to smoky sausages and unforgettable sides, we'll share our honest opinions and tips we learned from our trip. Don't forget to let us know what your favorite spot is in the comments.
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  • @ThroughMyLens
    @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +18

    Here is the Texas Monthly article we reference - www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2021/ and here are the 14 spots we went to:
    Pecan Lodge
    Cattleack
    Goldees
    Panther City
    Pinkertons
    Truth
    2M Smokehouse
    Snows
    Interstellar
    Franklin
    Guess Family BBQ
    Leroy and Lewis
    Salt Lick
    Distant Relatives

    • @GeeWhizbang
      @GeeWhizbang Рік тому

      Great eps…more of this too pls

    • @bostonphotographer20
      @bostonphotographer20 Рік тому

      Question: is this fantastic review a start of a series? Next up, Kansas BBQ tour.

    • @dansd2351
      @dansd2351 Рік тому

      great list! 2 more to add for next time if you get a chance are Burnt Bean in Seguin and Dayne's craft bbq in Fort Worth

    • @dr.markevers8331
      @dr.markevers8331 Рік тому

      Great list!

    • @anthonymarcano2974
      @anthonymarcano2974 Рік тому

      Thank you for NOT putting Bill Miller's on you list. Blleeeccchhh.

  • @rgdodson
    @rgdodson Рік тому +34

    My favorite thing about this (and other videos that you have done) is that a father and son have some outstanding experiences together!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +5

      Heck yes, we have a great time exploring all of these places for sure

  • @Dive-Bar-Casanova
    @Dive-Bar-Casanova Рік тому +42

    For the Europeans watching, especially Brits that visit Texas the pink meat isn't because it's rare,, it the color the smoke give to the meat. Most the meat is smoked 6 to 16 hours and is well cooked yet tender.

    • @Tomo-hb2tq
      @Tomo-hb2tq Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the info I remember that for my trip to Texas from the uk in the next two years

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the comment and clarification! Great idea.

    • @markconner5569
      @markconner5569 Рік тому +1

      @@ThroughMyLens I have seen more than a few folks horrified by the sight of an almost Coal Black Brisket prior to cutting. My Italian Brother in Law has hit some of the best spots in Texas and I have coached him to inquire to include a “Pit” Tour.

    • @seaofseeof
      @seaofseeof Рік тому

      @@markconner5569 Haha yes, there is a Kansas City style BBQ restaurant here in Amsterdam, and when my girlfriend and I showed pics of the menu to the inlaws, her mom was horrified that it was so black. Her dad got it though.

    • @dansd2351
      @dansd2351 Рік тому

      very true, another thing to note is that some of the bright pink beef in these videos (like the beef rib at Cattleack) are because they are pastrami brined

  • @doublem3084
    @doublem3084 Рік тому +5

    For sausage , yall need to go to Lockhart ( Smittys and Kreutz) and or Elgin ( Southside market) next time

  • @NorthernThaiGardenGuy
    @NorthernThaiGardenGuy Рік тому +6

    I'm from Southern CA originally, but lived in Texas for about 18 months back in '02 to '03. It was before the new school of BBQ really kicked off, and even still - it was like a food I never knew existed and could not get enough of. California uses different wood to smoke meat with but uses similar smoking techniques. The holy trinity of wood there in CA is Avocado, Almond, and Plum.

  • @benyantovisuals
    @benyantovisuals Рік тому +8

    I'm a bbq photographer in Texas and friends with all these folks you've visited. It's hard to rank because every single place is incredible!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +4

      A BBQ photographer???? I missed my calling, that sounds amazing!

    • @benyantovisuals
      @benyantovisuals Рік тому +3

      @@ThroughMyLens haha, I can't believe it myself. It was just luck that one day about 4 years ago, I took a photo of my bbq platter at a place called Brickvault Brewery & BBQ (Marathon, TX) and it blew up from there. Can't believe I get paid to travel and eat now.

    • @SunsetLongHorn
      @SunsetLongHorn 3 місяці тому

      Sounds like a dream! Do you ever get free samples?@@benyantovisuals

  • @kennygo8300
    @kennygo8300 Рік тому +4

    I've lived in Texas for all of my 62+ years... You've just tried the tip of the iceberg. There's some roadside stuff in west Texas that will change your life.

  • @rephaelrechitzky9763
    @rephaelrechitzky9763 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Josh and Dad. You made me hungry now. 😭

  • @Sophie101Rose
    @Sophie101Rose Рік тому +2

    I really love and appreciate your video's, so wholesome, real and down to earth keep them coming ❤

  • @charlescahoon3557
    @charlescahoon3557 Рік тому +3

    Good thing about Texas, a lot of great places that don’t have those long waits.

  • @bradfulton616
    @bradfulton616 Рік тому +21

    Notice that Franklin elevated bbq around the state. Goldees folks worked there, Lewis Bbq in Charleston SC is great-he worked for Franklin… Aaron upped the game so much that all modern bbq is influenced by him directly or indirectly. Great review Josh and any video with Pops I’m gonna watch. You’re lucky he’s your dad. My favorite channel. I’m a native Californian living in Austin and I appreciate this video .

    • @craigjenkins243
      @craigjenkins243 Рік тому +2

      Moved to Austin in 85'. Lewis just opened in Greenville, SC. Greenville reminds me of Austin in the 80's

    • @bradfulton616
      @bradfulton616 Рік тому +1

      Lewis is excellent in Charleston. He was Aaron’s pitmaster then moved over to LA Bbq. Franklin changed the game

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      I agree, I had heard of Franklin all the way in California over a decade ago. I was so glad I finally got to experience the epic BBQ there!

    • @Dills1995
      @Dills1995 Рік тому +1

      Good info. I didn’t know that about Franklin employees spreading the love.

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops Рік тому

      @bradfulton616 Thanks for the encouraging words!

  • @georgewhiteiv
    @georgewhiteiv Рік тому +6

    This was such a great video. Heading back to Texas for a couple months this summer and now you got us thinking about which barbecue places to go to. Love that you put Buccees in there at the end. Also, seeing Pops in Texas, with his hat, eating barbecue just confirms to me that he was meant to be a Texan haha.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому

      haha I think he was meant to be a Texan as well 😂

  • @joecool152
    @joecool152 Рік тому +3

    Coopers in Llano is top notch!

  • @rupman27isback
    @rupman27isback Рік тому +6

    Great job as usual you guys! Keep the great content coming!

  • @natureiscool4364
    @natureiscool4364 Рік тому +1

    This is really great, I'm just planning my Texas BBQ trip and this helped a lot, thanks guys.

  • @johnlowery8058
    @johnlowery8058 Рік тому +1

    Happy I discovered your videos, very cool.find your videos informative and peaceful to watch.

  • @guilhermanacas
    @guilhermanacas Рік тому +1

    This was incredible! So much info about something I've always dreamed of doing

  • @BeammeupSpotty
    @BeammeupSpotty Рік тому +1

    wow!!! really enjoy your show!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 Рік тому +8

    This was the list I was waiting for! So thorough and detailed. I havent explored the state as well as you have but this list will be my road map on my next trip. Goldie’s for sure!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      So glad you liked it, we had a ton of fun making it haha

    • @prowrestlingisart6742
      @prowrestlingisart6742 Рік тому

      @@ThroughMyLens I appreciate all the “research” you both did😊

    • @kentking5806
      @kentking5806 2 місяці тому

      @@prowrestlingisart6742 Terry Blacks beef rib is the best!

  • @runswithbeer
    @runswithbeer Рік тому +4

    Thank you for doing this. We are going to Texas next year for the eclipse and I was wondering where to go because I know there are so many. We live in Georgia and have a lot of BBQ here, but I know Texas is supposed to be on a complete other level.

  • @MrVectrexUK
    @MrVectrexUK Рік тому +1

    Love you guys together - such a great father/son relationship (and one to aspire to as a father myself!). Nice run down of the places you visited on your Texas trip!

  • @fisch1139
    @fisch1139 Рік тому +1

    Nicely done great job talking about the sides and deserts

  • @gumbo4life506
    @gumbo4life506 Рік тому +6

    There are so many great BBQ places in Texas it is amazing and I think I need to try them all! Seriously though, Hutchins BBQ in McKinney, TX is absolutely fantastic, best brisket, sides and banana pudding I've ever had and they are unbelievably consistent. And unbelievably not on the top 50, which should give you an idea of the depth of BBQ talent in Texas. Thanks for the video, sounds like you had a great trip. 😁

    • @HuisinSauce
      @HuisinSauce 8 місяців тому

      Back when Hutchins was all you can eat... So amazing

  • @SilatShooter
    @SilatShooter Рік тому +1

    As an avid 'Q fan, this was very enjoyable to watch and listen to. What a blessing to be able to share this experience with your dad. I agree, hard to pick a favorite. But definitely feel you don't have to wait for hours on line for great bbq.

  • @Stuffyoushouldknow.
    @Stuffyoushouldknow. Рік тому +1

    Thanks for making videos always love ‘em!

  • @mikevaneck217
    @mikevaneck217 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video. My wife and I did a similar trip for our honeymoon. We hit bbq on a round trip from Ontario Canada. Wish we had more time im texas as we were blown away at how amazing bbq was there . We have a longer list of places to try when we are able to go again
    we shared alot of same thoughts as you did in regards to Franklins/Snows/Goldees

  • @beebeesfuntasticadventures6110

    They all look mouth watering, thanks for sharing.

  • @benjismith593
    @benjismith593 Рік тому

    This is wholesome. Enjoy the time with your dad. Lost mine 5 years ago. We would go try places to eat all the time. I'd love to just have one more meal with him.

  • @Stephen-Harding
    @Stephen-Harding Рік тому

    Great video. Very informative and fun.

  • @InterstateKyle
    @InterstateKyle Рік тому +2

    This post is making my hungry! LOL! I'll have to try some of these places out next time I'm in Texas. Thanks for doing a video like this because it really helps with planning a trip to Texas and going to check out some of the best food spots. Really want to try some of that brisket! Thanks for sharing your experiences Josh and Pops!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому

      No problem! I hope you get to visit some of these spots!

  • @oldboater
    @oldboater Рік тому +1

    Good video. I had the opportunity to go to Snow’s, what a unique experience. We were 1st in the door at opening. I’ll never forget the brisket, the best I’ve ever had.

  • @garybaltes1500
    @garybaltes1500 Рік тому +1

    Here in Texas you will find BBQ Cookoffs for major Rodeo events across Texas. You have to be really good to compete. Most entry fees are around $5,000. You will compete with the Best of the Best. It is Serious Competition! I can still smell the smoke !!!

  • @ryanmorgan7022
    @ryanmorgan7022 Рік тому +4

    As a lifelong native Texan, it must be said that you and Pops did an incredible job with this. Thank you for all your great videos!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Wow, thank you! Appreciate the comment, we tried our best!

  • @sammychicken3457
    @sammychicken3457 Рік тому +2

    Gosh, What Great places.
    We don't get grits here in Australia. It send to be a staple over in the US.
    Incredible eateries. Thank you so much & kin n regard from Adelaide, South Australia.

  • @Blackfilmguild
    @Blackfilmguild Рік тому +1

    Wow, that sign says "only open Saturdays"... Amazing!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому

      haha yep, once a week, that is why the weight is so long

    • @markconner5569
      @markconner5569 Рік тому

      @@ThroughMyLens Snows makes an accommodation for locals so that they can grab a Brisket w no line.

  • @justinmcquaide4862
    @justinmcquaide4862 Рік тому

    Cracking video ! love this channel so much, im from Ireland 🇮🇪 and its a great help when i planned my trip to America last year.

  • @donaldnederman
    @donaldnederman 11 місяців тому +2

    High fat brisket is not only NOT unhealthy, it is very healthy. Read "Eat Fat, Get Thin" by Mark Hyman for more insight. My wife live in the Houston TX area and eat BBQ every week. We are very fit and have very little inflammation to deal with. Thanks for your excellent videos. Let me know when you go back to Fredericksburg and I'll join you in the museum. My wife doesn't dig museums either.

  • @saviorstephenkerr
    @saviorstephenkerr Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @texaswader
    @texaswader Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed the video and while I haven't eaten at some, I have at others you mentioned Like Franklin's. But you guys should have gotten away from the Austin area and out into the small towns and experienced some awesome BBQ here in Texas.
    Next time get off of the beaten trail and blaze your own way, you'll find some BBQ that rivals Aaron Franklin's in small town Texas, I promise.

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 Рік тому +1

    OMD! I'm salivating all over again. What a fun video. Hubby's BBQing baby back ribs and fresh corn tonite. Won't be as good as your spots, but it will be good. Thanks for the update on the goodness.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Hope it was a great meal! Nothing like some good BBQ at home for sure

  • @realalaskaliving
    @realalaskaliving Рік тому +1

    NOW I want to go eat barbecue food! 😃 great video, and love that, “indescribably delicious” :)

  • @robertvose7310
    @robertvose7310 Рік тому

    very cool with you and you pa! great video and I cook brisket every month with 2 racks of ribs...Thanks for sharing...

  • @Nimbus1701
    @Nimbus1701 Рік тому +2

    Really glad you guys got to try various places here in Texas. Sure hope my fellow Texans treated y'all great! BBQ seriously deserves its own food group on the food pyramid it's that good.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      It was a blast and everyone we met was great in Texas! As long as we let them know we were just visiting from California and not planning to move haha 😂

  • @bigjimslade6250
    @bigjimslade6250 Рік тому +3

    I like Franklin the best but I also really like the four corners of bbq in Lockhart TX between Austin & San Antonio. Black’s, Kreuz, Smitty’s & the market are all very good.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Those are all fantastic choices as well!

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig4200 Рік тому +7

    Great analysis of all the BBQ joints you ate at. As a lifelong Texan I appreciate that. Because I was brought up on "Lockhart BBQ" in the 60s-80s (mostly Black's) when brisket cost $4 - $6 a pound and sausage was $0.50 per ring, I simply won't pay $35+ a pound these days...........I'd rather buy Rib Eye steaks for $6.99 a pound at Safeway/Randalls and cook them myself.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому

      Fair enough! I bet that was some fantastic BBQ too!

    • @steveludwig4200
      @steveludwig4200 Рік тому

      @@ThroughMyLens At the time yes. Today the brisket is not even close but also costs much less. I still prefer STEAKS though,,LOL

    • @brepoppy135
      @brepoppy135 Рік тому

      We loved in Lockhart 1976-1979, and I thought Lockhart would make your list.
      Black’s BBQ and Kreuz Market are both
      excellent. If you are ever in Texas again, please try them!
      (Lockhart is close to Austin.)

    • @steveludwig4200
      @steveludwig4200 Рік тому

      @@brepoppy135 The problem with all these "new non-Texans" trying Texas BBQ is their FIRST experience was very likely some place like Franklin which is FAR superior to any place in Lockhart and I KNOW Lockhart better than most people still alive. (Dad took me to Blacks first time in 1960 and ate brisket and sausage there for the next 40 years). And all the "new" BBQ places that have sprung up since 2012 or so COPY FRanklin and a lot are VERY good AND very expensive. All of the Lockhart places still cook the same choice or Angus brisket and it hasnt changed, so this is an issue with the people used to Frnaklin quality. The Lockhart places have also increased prices significantly so its not even a very good deal anymore. I rarely buy brisket anymore at all because its minimum $20 a pound and I can buy ribeye STEAKS all the time at Randalls for $7.00 a pound so WHY would I want to eat brisket? LOL

    • @Izkimar
      @Izkimar Рік тому +1

      @@steveludwig4200 A lot of places not even copying the Franklin style were already starting to charge a lot even 10 years ago. Though from what I know Franklin's and a lot of other places use Creekstone Farms Choice brisket, so it's not like they are going above and beyond with a fancy cut. There are plenty of places that go above that by doing akaushi briskets. A choice brisket at HEB runs you at about $4.15/lb., and I can tell you from experience they aren't high quality lol. So while I do think some places definitely lean on the pricey side, I also understand that it's hard to run a good profit margin with the price of quality meat these days. Brisket used to be the extremely cheap cut that nobody wanted, now it's cheaper to go with a chuck roast. Which as a side note, I've smoked a chuck roast a couple of times as if it were a brisket and it turned out pretty nice. For me personally though, quality brisket that is smoked properly beats a high quality steak.

  • @ahill209
    @ahill209 Рік тому +2

    There are SO MANY good BBQ joints in Texas! If you picked the Top 100 brisket places, the difference between the bottom of the list and the top of the list would be like a score of 90% compared to a 100%. A good pitmaster who can manage the fire, combined with a consistent prep and smoking process is the key to getting a good product every time you visit.

  • @user-mu6dw6ov2x
    @user-mu6dw6ov2x Рік тому +3

    Try Tejas Chocolate Factory and Smokehouse in Tomball, TX. Tejas is a big-time sleeper that can compete with Franklin's and Truth. 2M is an honorable mention, and I'll actually travel to San Antonio from Houston just to eat there. #1 Brisket is Goldees. #1 sausage is Tejas. #1 in Houston is Truth. Overall I'd go with 2M. I love their tex-mex twist. Thanks for your BBQ list, it was insightful and got me in the mood for some good BBQ this weekend. :)

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops Рік тому +1

      @user-mu6dw6ov2x Could never argue with your recommendations!!

  • @mariedupuis7802
    @mariedupuis7802 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful meat if I may say it seems very tender and yummy but I am impressed by the quantity served in the plates ! In my country it would be one piece only for a person 😅 ! Thank you for your interesting videos which make me dream of travels...Hello from Paris, France

  • @HH-kw5sr
    @HH-kw5sr Рік тому +1

    I love the burnt bean bbq sides and breakfast 🤤

  • @HeatherEndeavors
    @HeatherEndeavors 2 місяці тому

    Smitty's in Lockhart TX was my absolute favorite when I lived there!
    We're going to try some of the ones you shared next time we visit Texas! 👍

  • @OlafRonald
    @OlafRonald Рік тому +1

    I have been a lot of times in Texas, i wasn't much of a BBQ fan, but I liked the way they do it over there and I really like the way how tasty you are enjoying the meat and the meals. Love the TX series you made.👍🏼🤠

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much! Still got the full Texas road trip video. Still working on it as it takes forever fro the big videos but it should be a fun one

  • @jeffandsherriefranzwa8970
    @jeffandsherriefranzwa8970 Рік тому +1

    Good job, guys. I definitely need to make Goldee's the next time I'm in TX.

  • @davidkitaura7081
    @davidkitaura7081 3 місяці тому

    My favourite UA-cam duo

  • @robertvose7310
    @robertvose7310 Рік тому

    your dad reminds me of a fly fishing college teacher- that's the cool vibe I got...

  • @nancyphan2417
    @nancyphan2417 Рік тому +3

    I love the bbq episodes.

  • @kevinwill8542
    @kevinwill8542 Рік тому

    our top 3 was goldies and panther city.and crackle and oink in sherman texas..great video

  • @Lcg503
    @Lcg503 Рік тому +1

    Loved watching Pops eating BBQ❤😂😂😂

  • @shanekerry9530
    @shanekerry9530 3 місяці тому

    Sides….. sides have to be included in BBQ reviews. They are ESSENTIAL and a trademark dessert should be a kicker.

  • @andreajohnson1796
    @andreajohnson1796 Рік тому +1

    BBQ looks so delicious it made my mouth water, shame on you two ...lol love your channel always

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      haha sorry for the mouthwatering clips! 😂

  • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
    @SmokinJoesPitBBQ Рік тому

    Sounds like you guys didn't go to Valentinas which is really good. Great review video. 👍

  • @Bobafat1979
    @Bobafat1979 Рік тому

    Thanks guys, now I´m hungry...

  • @craigjenkins243
    @craigjenkins243 Рік тому +2

    That was cool to watch. Love your honorable mentions. 2M and Leroy's and Lewis (Which is in Cosmic Coffee yard another great place). I also like Stiles Switch which is one of those bbq places you can get a plate. I live out in Driftwood by Salt Lick but have a rule not to go to a restaurant I can make better brisket. Looking forward to seeing how Harper's BBQ in Costa Mesa is.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Cosmic Coffee is so good! I will have to check out Stiles Switch next time!

    • @markconner5569
      @markconner5569 Рік тому

      There are some Fantastic BBQ spots on your trip , but I just can’t put Salt Lick in that group. Having said that , it used to be possible to walk out the back of the Salt Lick and get a great view from above Barton Creek. Not sure if that is still possible?? I always felt it added greatly to the ambience which is the Salt Licks strong suit.

    • @Izkimar
      @Izkimar Рік тому

      @@ThroughMyLens I'd also add Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin as another place to try! Really good BBQ, and the pitmaster Ernest Servantes was on the show BBQ Pitmasters multiple times. I even want to say he was on an episode where Aaron Franklin was guest judging, but I could be mistaken about that it's been almost 10 years since I watched the series.

  • @wezylinn
    @wezylinn Рік тому +1

    I have to have that pork belly peach! Yum 😋

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 Рік тому +1

    So much food!!!! 🤤🙌🏽

  • @Noodleydoo
    @Noodleydoo 10 місяців тому

    I live in Austin and love this channel.

  • @marioantonioplaza7026
    @marioantonioplaza7026 Місяць тому

    Awesome review! Where did Lockhart BBQ places rank?

  • @ericbenson
    @ericbenson Рік тому +1

    I'm going to have to try some of these places the next time I'm in Texas. Terry Blacks in Dallas has always been my go to. Outside of Texas, gotta go to Heritage in San Juan Capistrano, CA

  • @trexinvert
    @trexinvert Рік тому +1

    Josh Sr, holding that big slab of rib in the click bait. I cannot resist.

  • @bikeama
    @bikeama Рік тому +1

    Great Video. My daughter lives in Schertz TX not far from Lockhart TX. So I have had a lot of BBQ in Texas. Next time you are going up Hwy 395 stop in Walker at Mountain View BBQ and try their brisket. It is better than any I have had in Texas. I may have just hit a good day but it was fantastic.

  • @ik04
    @ik04 Рік тому

    The brisket tacos at Interstellar are indescribably delicious. Otherworldly yummy!

  • @mixeddrinks8100
    @mixeddrinks8100 Рік тому +1

    oh god can't watch this on an empty stomach... the wait is essential for a good bbq, the hungrier you are the better it taste. Oddly enough could be the reason the best "texas" bbq I ever had was not in Texas, but Big John's Texas BBQ in Page AZ. Might of been the long drive to get to the Antelope canyon tour, and didn't have time to eat before the tour, we were running empty for a good 6 hours, that place was superb...

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      haha ya I know what you mean, the wait and empty stomach is one of the main factors for sure!

    • @jordanreynolds6802
      @jordanreynolds6802 2 місяці тому

      Wasn't that great to me

  • @st.peterunner8758
    @st.peterunner8758 Рік тому +1

    I’m vegan but I can appreciate someone else enjoying the hell out of some bbq haha

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому

      haha fair enough, if you ever make it to Austin, see if the burnt ends from Leroy and Lewis are vegan, as they were so good

  • @randysiler7458
    @randysiler7458 Рік тому

    Cool review of Texas BBQ. I’m a native Texan and every city and town has good BBQ. The sides make a big difference in the quality of the food. Of course the meat is number one. You can find good BBQ across the state. If you want to keep it simple go to Coopers order your meat off the grill and you have access to a unlimited amount of pinto beans and onions, pickles and jalapeños. 👍👍

  • @Geeksmithing
    @Geeksmithing Рік тому

    Brisket from Salt Lick BBQ in the Austin airport is amazing. Change My Mind.

  • @Ondar007
    @Ondar007 Рік тому

    Dang, my mouth is dripping 😁

  • @itsnotme07
    @itsnotme07 Рік тому +4

    Awesome video Josh and Pops!! Since I live here in Texas, it's never occured to me to do a "BBQ trip". Even though lots of review places talk about doing just that. For the moment, I'm a bit short on people to do that tour with...so maybe when I fix that I'll get one scheduled.
    Can you guys list all 14 places you went to? Just so I can maybe try to duplicate what you experienced when I get the chance to.
    Oh and my current #1 place is Hutchins BBQ in McKinney and Frisco, TX! Best overall BBQ around North Dallas area....I need to try a few places. Goldee's, Cattleack and Pecan Lodge.
    Signature dish for me? 2 meat (Brisket and Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage) with Mac & Cheese and Fried Okra. Add in a Texas Twinkie if you can get em...cause they are wicked good!
    McKinney location has a drive thru for making an easy pickup on the way home. Eating in is always best if you can do it.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the great comment and for your suggestion! I will have to try that spot next time! Here are the spots we went to:
      Pecan Lodge
      Cattleack
      Goldees
      Panther City
      Pinkertons
      Truth
      2M Smokehouse
      Snows
      Interstellar
      Franklin
      Guess Family BBQ
      Leroy and Lewis
      Salt Lick
      Distant Relatives

  • @theanthonyv
    @theanthonyv 9 місяців тому

    If you ever get back for more TX bbq, be sure to hit Burnt Bean in Seguin. I confidently predict it will be Texas Monthly’s next #1. Really, it’s that great.

  • @raysville7256
    @raysville7256 Рік тому

    Xcellent!

  • @SailBeforeSunset
    @SailBeforeSunset Рік тому +3

    Big question. How much weight did the two of you gain while on this trip?

  • @Jazzzzer456
    @Jazzzzer456 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoy this and all your videos!! 1st x sharin... as an austinite, I mite recommend Pokejo's BBQ for their awesome sides-broccoli casserole, jalapeño corn casserole, ie and their peach jabanero sauce is to die for!! Delicious chicken too. Take care and God Bless❤❤😊

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Sounds epic! I will have to check it out next time!

    • @Jazzzzer456
      @Jazzzzer456 Рік тому

      Dear sirs, thanks so much for the kind reply and hope you all are enjoying y'all's Journeys💜💕🙏😊 I really enjoy y'all's Channel and thanks so much because it gives folks with chronic mental illness, as myself, and unable to travel, an opportunity to see such beautiful creations of God's Beautiful Country and creations.💜💕🙏🙏✨️
      I especially like the lightheartedness you have of the videos, like when your dad is putting his face in the pop ups, ie little wooden signs of the animals and stuff.
      Blessings to you and yours.💜💕🙏🙏👍✨️

  • @bendawson1296
    @bendawson1296 Рік тому

    My partner and I travelled from Australia to Austin just to try the BBQ, we tried Terry Blacks and interstellar both were awesome. But the best ribs we had while in America was at firehole BBQ in west Yellowstone unbelievable

  • @edhongkham1497
    @edhongkham1497 Рік тому

    I live in Houston and my 3 go to is Corkscrew, Blood Brothers BBQ, and Truth

  • @rickgarboden4391
    @rickgarboden4391 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for your video. Mouth watering here bad. We are in Austin just after the first of the year. I wanted to go to Franklins and we at dinner at a place and started to talk to locals and they recommended that we go to Black's instead. They claimed that it was as good but without the long early wait. I had a dinosaur rib and brisket and will say it was very good. We will be back this winter in Texas and will try some on your list. When in Charleston SC don't miss Rodney Scotts BBQ.

    • @Izkimar
      @Izkimar Рік тому

      I've had Franklin's 3 times and Black's once. Blacks is up there with Franklin's but I think Franklin's is definitely a notch above. However, when you factor in the super long wait I agree with what the locals told you. Though I still think Franklin's is something everyone should do at least once.

  • @crabbypatty10fefrefe
    @crabbypatty10fefrefe 11 місяців тому

    My wife and I went to Texas for a short vacation a few months ago. We went to Pinkerton's and Goldee's.
    Goldee's is absolutely amazing food!!! Pinkerton's was good but, we both thought it was too salty.
    Goldee's #1 baby

  • @anthonywarthold
    @anthonywarthold Рік тому

    I had to look up ‘antithesis’ 🤣
    Can you do your Top 10 coffee shops in California?

  • @travelertrome8449
    @travelertrome8449 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for such an informative video! As a fellow Californian like you, I am a fan of Santa Maria Tri Tip. Does Tri Tip stand up to the briskets on your list? Also, my opinion on sides - I love spanish rice with savory bbq, and sticky white rice with sweet bbq. Yum! 😋

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Oh man the tri tip up there is really great. Very different than the bbq in Texas but also fantastic

  • @trentk268
    @trentk268 Рік тому

    I travel to Texas a lot and the BBQ is great almost everywhere. My general fav is the brisket almost everywhere but the ribs, turkey, and sausage is good almost everywhere I go as well! Just for interested BBQ fans, Snow's BBQ does offer its food for shipping if showing up in Lexington at 4:30 am on Saturday is not for you.

  • @Boone911
    @Boone911 6 місяців тому

    The bean side dish in some of the places in Texas is awesome. I wish I could find a legit recipe.

  • @user-yr4fi2me6y
    @user-yr4fi2me6y Рік тому +1

    Truth's BBQ is one of our favs. We like their tatertot casserole, but next time we go, we'll have to try their Brussel sprout casserole. Also in Houston, we like Blood Brothers BBQ - they put an Asian twist to their menu. In College Station, Tx, we like 1775 BBQ.

    • @AceGoodheart
      @AceGoodheart 10 місяців тому

      Yeah I'd say Truth is my favorite for Houston. Everything on their menu is very good. I think there's a few places in Houston who's brisket is a bit better but Truth's is still very good and they offer such a variety of sides that are all amazing. My #1 for Houston.

  • @warreng412
    @warreng412 Рік тому

    Outlaws BBQ I Giddings, TX I highly recommend as well. Giddings is an hour South East of Austin

    • @markconner5569
      @markconner5569 Рік тому

      My Mothers Family is from Giddings so I will have to give this a try. I do notice that w some notable exceptions ( like all of Fort Worth) , good BBQ is exceedingly rare West of I-35?

  • @dccoletrain
    @dccoletrain Рік тому +1

    I’m jealous you got to do this. Texas is a good distance for me but maybe one day

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      We had a blast exploring the state, really a lot to do there

  • @gustavovasquez5332
    @gustavovasquez5332 Рік тому +1

    Did y'all go to Lockhart Tx?!?

  • @Caleb85164
    @Caleb85164 Рік тому

    You have to try Killens Bbq in Houston

  • @louispaparella5766
    @louispaparella5766 Рік тому

    Try Pody's in Pecos, or Evie May's in Woffolk

  • @glennwheeler4846
    @glennwheeler4846 Рік тому

    Good job,wish Burnt Bean bbq would have been included.

  • @Drew-di6nt
    @Drew-di6nt Рік тому

    I wish you had time to go visit Corkscrew in Houston. Best brisket ever!
    Also you pronounce LeRoy and Lewis Le...Roy. They're definitely a new age BBQ spot. Great sides and Q.

  • @greganderson8374
    @greganderson8374 Рік тому

    Living here in Texas for over 40 years, I have been spoiled to have been able to eat some great BBQ. Next time you are down here, ask around for some of the little Mom & Pop BBQ shacks arounf some of the smaller towns. One of the best I have had was a little old shack outside of Huntsville, that had incredible BBQ, the Brisket was juicy, tender and had so much flavor.
    As for Sausage , forget the cheese in the Sausage and get Elgin Sausage, it is the best.
    I am not from Texas, but there is no way I can move because of the food, the best BBQ, it has great Cajun Food, and Tex-Mex, German food, why live anywhere else?

  • @thegenxkid1980
    @thegenxkid1980 Рік тому +1

    While visiting The Peach Haus in Fredericksburg (which I saw on your Texas Hill Country vid) I bought some Peaches & Whiskey BBQ sauce. UN. BE. LIEVABLE!!!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      That sauce is so good, I m glad you got to try it!

    • @thegenxkid1980
      @thegenxkid1980 Рік тому

      @@ThroughMyLens yes thanks to your video I discovered it. I love traveling and I love watching you and Pops for new tips and ideas. Keep doing what you do and I’ll keep watching. 😎

  • @zebratroopfan6695
    @zebratroopfan6695 11 місяців тому

    Micklethwait BBQ in Austin has the best sausage I’ve ever tried. It’s just down the road from Franklin’s

  • @maryfettig3378
    @maryfettig3378 Рік тому

    Oh boy. Now I'm really hungry😂