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TX BBQ Ramblings
Posted on 6/20/22 at 1:47 am
Posted on 6/20/22 at 1:47 am
I try to try a few new BBQ joints in TX when I can. Here's some notes from the past few months:
LJs BBQ LJs BBQ, Brenham, TX. Made the TX Monthly Top-50 TX BBQ Joints. Had brisket & ribs. It was good but nowhere near "wow" good. Surprised it made the top-50. Note: it's only about 1.5 miles from Truth BBQ so may wanna hit 'em both if you're in the area. Don't mean to sound negative; was hoping for more.
It's All Good BBQ, Spicewood, TX. Just traveling by and stopped by. Had brisket and sausage and two types of cole slaw. Much like LJ's it was good. And both types of slaw were good. Note: had I known Opie's was just down the road I would have eaten three. Oh well.
Roegels BBQ, Katy, TX. Opened up in Katy just off I-10 a few months back. I love the Voss Rd location and consider it among the best BBQ joints I've been to so my expectations were pretty high. But he's got work to do at his new joint. Had brisket, ribs , and mac-n-cheese. All ok but not nearly as good as the original location. If Russell can get this one up to the Voss rd quality it would be a great stop for I-10 travelers.
Brett's BBQ Shop, Katy, TX. Love Brett's. My hometown BBQ stop but had never had his brisket enchiladas until recently. I think they only do 'em on Thursday. They are chocked full of brisket but also drowned in sauce. Very good. Worth trying but will probably with stick with the regular items next time.
Interstellar BBQ, Austin, TX. Can only say wow and recommend. Rated #2 in the Top-50. Had brisket, ribs, slaw, and the free beans. Only negative was the BBQ sauce I like to sop bread in needs some upgrading.
Note: on my way out got to talk with Warren for about 15 minutes who was working the smokers. Really nice guy and interesting life story. Said business really took off after the rankings cam out. Has family in Katy. I don't hear well so I may have missed something but I thought he said they were working on a collaboration with Goldies out of Ft. Worth to be held near the end of June in Austin. Said they would feature some items from both joints and also collaborate on some new items. Would be a great event for BBQ aficionados but haven't seen anything from either's web site.
LJs BBQ LJs BBQ, Brenham, TX. Made the TX Monthly Top-50 TX BBQ Joints. Had brisket & ribs. It was good but nowhere near "wow" good. Surprised it made the top-50. Note: it's only about 1.5 miles from Truth BBQ so may wanna hit 'em both if you're in the area. Don't mean to sound negative; was hoping for more.
It's All Good BBQ, Spicewood, TX. Just traveling by and stopped by. Had brisket and sausage and two types of cole slaw. Much like LJ's it was good. And both types of slaw were good. Note: had I known Opie's was just down the road I would have eaten three. Oh well.
Roegels BBQ, Katy, TX. Opened up in Katy just off I-10 a few months back. I love the Voss Rd location and consider it among the best BBQ joints I've been to so my expectations were pretty high. But he's got work to do at his new joint. Had brisket, ribs , and mac-n-cheese. All ok but not nearly as good as the original location. If Russell can get this one up to the Voss rd quality it would be a great stop for I-10 travelers.
Brett's BBQ Shop, Katy, TX. Love Brett's. My hometown BBQ stop but had never had his brisket enchiladas until recently. I think they only do 'em on Thursday. They are chocked full of brisket but also drowned in sauce. Very good. Worth trying but will probably with stick with the regular items next time.
Interstellar BBQ, Austin, TX. Can only say wow and recommend. Rated #2 in the Top-50. Had brisket, ribs, slaw, and the free beans. Only negative was the BBQ sauce I like to sop bread in needs some upgrading.
Note: on my way out got to talk with Warren for about 15 minutes who was working the smokers. Really nice guy and interesting life story. Said business really took off after the rankings cam out. Has family in Katy. I don't hear well so I may have missed something but I thought he said they were working on a collaboration with Goldies out of Ft. Worth to be held near the end of June in Austin. Said they would feature some items from both joints and also collaborate on some new items. Would be a great event for BBQ aficionados but haven't seen anything from either's web site.
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Posted on 6/20/22 at 9:19 am to AlwysATgr
Roegels main guy from the Voss location just went to work for Dozier’s so expect the learning curve at their Katy location to be a little longer than expected.
The enchiladas from Brett’s are incredible. He and Jaqueline are killing it and will do even better things when they move into their new location.
I really dig LJ’s and I agree with you that it’s hard to find a negative at Interstellar.
The enchiladas from Brett’s are incredible. He and Jaqueline are killing it and will do even better things when they move into their new location.
I really dig LJ’s and I agree with you that it’s hard to find a negative at Interstellar.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 9:24 am to SomewhereDownInTX
I've been to Brett's a couple times but never there on Brisket Enchilada day. I'll need to get over there on a Thursday.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 9:36 am to AlwysATgr
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Opie's
Had that for the first time back around Easter. Loved the ribs. Brisket was pretty good. Sausage better than most Texas BBQ places. I normally don't bother with sausage, because I just prefer the stuff from Louisiana (don't care for the cheese and all that in it), but Opie's was much better than I was expecting. Also, while I don't really care about sides at a BBQ joint, I did enjoy their tatertot casserole.
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Brett's BBQ Shop
I really need to try that and Harlem Road BBQ.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 10:18 am to AlwysATgr
I 100% agree with your take on Roegel’s-Katy. It’s almost as if all the smoking is done at the Voss location and kept in a warmer at the Katy store. Russell is giving people a terrible Roegel’s experience if they don’t dine at Voss. My moist brisket was dry and room temp. The ribs weren’t even close to their stellar cousins coming off the Voss pits.
Brett’s brisket enchilada pro tip: order a full tray of enchiladas on his site by Sunday night for Thursday pickup. Freeze individually for later enjoyment.
Brett’s brisket enchilada pro tip: order a full tray of enchiladas on his site by Sunday night for Thursday pickup. Freeze individually for later enjoyment.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 10:20 am to ragincajun03
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Harlem Road BBQ
Ara Malekian is one of the best guys in BBQ and his food is absolutely incredible.
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Posted on 6/20/22 at 10:33 am to AlwysATgr
Would you say interstellar is better than Terry Blacks? I love Terry Blacks but have never been to Interstellar. I’ll be in Austin in a couple weeks so may have to check it out.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 10:47 am to AbitaFan08
Interstellar is a weird one cause you either love it or think it was alright. I think we may try to get by Brett’s if we drive for the Texas Monthly fest in November.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 2:18 pm to AbitaFan08
I give Interstellar props on creativity and think it's good, but if you're looking for traditional Texas bbq I'd say go go Terry Blacks.
If you're looking for very good apricot and maple glazed pork belly bites, go to Interstellar.
If you're looking for very good apricot and maple glazed pork belly bites, go to Interstellar.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 2:56 pm to AbitaFan08
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Would you say interstellar is better than Terry Blacks? I love Terry Blacks but have never been to Interstellar. I
IMO, no.
To explain: TX Monthly BBQ ratings underwent a paradigm shift the last time through. It, IMO, it gave too much weight to what was done with the smoked meat rather than the smoked meat itself.
Interstellar does some different and interesting things beyond the meat itself. But as for basic brisket, ribs, etc there's not much difference. Terry Black's pork ribs were among the best I've had. And I thought the brisket was slightly better than Interstellar's. But make no mistake about it, you're mostly splitting hairs. They're both great joints.
Have only eaten once at each so hopefully others will weigh in.
Would love to hear ruger's take.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 3:00 pm to AlwysATgr
I'm going to be in Austin soon, very briefly, and not able to make it out to Lockhart.
Are there many BBQ places in Austin actually better than Franklin? I don't mean on par with to make the wait at Franklin's not worth it. I mean just flat out all around better.
Are there many BBQ places in Austin actually better than Franklin? I don't mean on par with to make the wait at Franklin's not worth it. I mean just flat out all around better.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 3:11 pm to AlwysATgr
Great post. Man, I'm jealous. I wish I could find some kind of BBQ map of all the good spots in a given area of Texas. Say, if I'm in the Houston area, try all these places. Or maybe Austin. Or Lockhart. I've never been to any of them and am a huge Central Texas BBQ fan so I'd love to say leave on a Thursday and drive to wherever and hit all the good joints over the course of three days.
I've heard enough talk about Austin to know which places I'd like to hit but that's really the only one.
I've heard enough talk about Austin to know which places I'd like to hit but that's really the only one.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 3:13 pm to AlwysATgr
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To explain: TX Monthly BBQ ratings underwent a paradigm shift the last time through. It, IMO, it gave too much weight to what was done with the smoked meat rather than the smoked meat itself.
I agree there was a shift, but I also believe it was out of necessity in order to have a ranking. There are tons of joints that are neck and neck when it comes to traditional Texas BBQ so how can you differentiate and rank them? Creativity and sides IMO are where the hairs are split.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 3:17 pm to Fun Bunch
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Are there many BBQ places in Austin actually better than Franklin?
2 places come to mind that are on the rise. CM Smokehouse and Rollin’ Smoke. Franklin changed the game, but these guys are charting their own path. The great thing about Austin is there is great food not just BBQ on almost every corner.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 3:40 pm to AbitaFan08
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I’ll be in Austin in a couple weeks so may have to check it out.
I will, too! When are y'all going? If we're there at the same time maybe we can grab a beer, I can take y'all to my old brewery.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 5:31 pm to GeauxTigers0107
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Say, if I'm in the Houston area, try all these places.
Houston is a large place and all sprawled out. Traffic is a pain so be mindful of that.
On the good side of things, Houston is the BBQ capital of the world. Some top-shelf joints in and around:
The Pit Room
Killens (Pearland)
Roegels (Voss Rd location)
Corkscrew (Old Town Spring)
Brett's BBQ Shop (Katy)
Truth
Pinkertons
Harlem Rd (Richmond)
Brisket House
Some others I've not yet been to but are reputable:
Feges (two locations)
Tejas (Tomball)
Blood Brothers (Bellaire)
Posted on 6/20/22 at 5:43 pm to AbitaFan08
Interstellar is pretty far from downtown too compared to Terry Blacks and others. Not sure if that will affect your decision.
L Boogie, didn’t you work at Pinthouse?
L Boogie, didn’t you work at Pinthouse?
Posted on 6/20/22 at 9:21 pm to tlsu15
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L Boogie, didn’t you work at Pinthouse?
I did!
Posted on 6/20/22 at 9:34 pm to GeauxTigers0107
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Great post. Man, I'm jealous. I wish I could find some kind of BBQ map of all the good spots in a given area of Texas. Say, if I'm in the Houston area, try all these places.
Texas Monthly has a bbq interactive map app. Shows you top 50 or whatever filter you select. I’m on the non-fan of Interstellar. My trip was not long after the lost came out so they were still scaling up, but just wasn’t a fan. Actually enjoyed My first stop of the day more, Brotherton’s in Pflugerville. John is a cool guy to talk to as well.
Above poster was right about Rollin Smoke. Easily in my go to every visit places. Actually talked to Kyle the other day and he said the new spot is killing it but once again worried about development. CM Smokehouse is good and different. Can’t pass up L&L either.
ETA: If you are in Austin and don’t head to Seguin to Burnt Bean for breakfast on Sunday you are doing yourself a HUGE disservice.
This post was edited on 6/20/22 at 9:36 pm
Posted on 6/20/22 at 10:54 pm to L Boogie
Going the weekend of July 1 for my dads 65th. Hit me up!
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