What City has the Best Texas BBQ?

[Scott]

I'm going to be visiting the fine State of Texas and wondered.....Where do I get real authentic, in a word, the BEST Texas Barbecue!!

[ls6tt]

Salt Lick Bar-B-Que Restaurant ? Austin, Round Rock, Hill Country, Texas

Its in Driftwood... hands down best BBQ on the planet let alone in Texas

[Scott]

What about around El Paso??

[danffl]

St Louis, MO

[Scott]

How far is St. Louis, MO from El Paso? If the BBQ there the best?

Maybe I should go to MO. instead of TX for the best BBQ, eh!

[DoctorCoffeePlumber]

Everyone knows the best BBQ is from Eastern NC.

[Keith]

Can't say I know the best because there so many but locally in the Central Texas area I like Black's Barbecue in Lockhart.

[sheila_the_xj]

Blacks in lockhart is VERY good.
Black's Barbecue :: Home

And Elgin is known for having good bbq too, Meyers and Southside Market, i go to them every Sunday

[Scott]

Starting to feel kinda jerked around here.......Whose BBQ is best, Texas or Missouri?? What about South Carolina?

And, is it anywhere in Texas or one specific City. Is it Ribs, butt or brisket?

In Missouri, is the best BBQ only in Kansas City?

Inquiring minds want to know!!

[balloo93]

Saying who's BBQ is the best simply cannot be done. BBQ means different things by region.

Here in Texas BEEF is king. brisket, beef ribs, and sausage are staples. Acceptable sides are slow cooked Pinto beans and potato salad. Ideally though, a good brisket, with fresh onion, pickles, and a slice or wonder bread is all you need. Sauce is optional, but good BBQ does NOT need sauce.

I'd agree that Blacks or the City Market in Lockart. In Elgin I've had Southside Market and it's good. I friend of mine spent soem time in El Paso and he suggested State Line. I personally haven't had it as I only stop in El Paso for gas.

Do not sell yourself short though. Tex-mex food down here is to die for. Be sure to hit a few of those while anywhere in the state.