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1 hour ago, NoName said:

i mean...who is going to go to one of the top Tex-Mex BBQ style places in Texas and order ribs? Valentina's isn't one of the Black-adjacent family places or part of the Mueller BBQ tree...

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    Hit up a few spots recently. Always have a few people with me and take home leftovers. Mum Foods—brisket, pastrami, ribs, sausage, and turkey ( under the ribs)     Truth BBQ

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20 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

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now you  know at least, man i miss Valentinas. wish i lived closer!

Metroplex peeps — my buddy (and cook partner) is doing his final pop-up of 2019 in FW on Saturday. He’s working on opening a permanent spot on Race St. His food (Seven Acres BBQ) is legit. Go check him out. Do not miss his beef cheek tacos — if he’s doing them. (Haven’t seen a menu.)

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5 hours ago, Landomatic said:

In your defense, what sort of acclaimed BBQ joint wouldn’t be assumed to have good ribs?

Agreed - 100%.  If Valentina's ribs aren't good, they shouldn't be on the menu, Tex-Mex BBQ or not.  If it was a one off bad cook, they just shouldn't have served them.

I've had good pork ribs at Valentina's.  They weren't the best I've ever had, but I would absolutely order them again if I didn't want to fill up on fatty brisket and tortillas or a beef rib. 

3 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Agreed - 100%.  If Valentina's ribs aren't good, they shouldn't be on the menu, Tex-Mex BBQ or not.  If it was a one off bad cook, they just shouldn't have served them.

This.

 

also, if ur gonna have a bbq joint in Texas, u have to at least serve the Trinity... mexican ‘cue or not

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I've had the ribs at Valentina's a few times.  OK, nothing memorable.

I like to try some of their daily specials from time to time.  Had the smoked burger a few weeks ago and it was fantastic.

5 hours ago, Braff Zacklin said:

That's quite the spread, @ChickenSandwich, but how were the tortillas?

Also, username definitely doesn't check out.

 

Tortillas were very good but could have used a few more seconds on the comal IMO

That's disappointing to hear.  They really should up their tortilla game, if they want to be considered a truly great BBQ joint.

We have no chance of being labeled “great” down here. I steadfastly refuse to make tortillas in house. Instead, we focus on the ultimate breakfast food...the tamale.

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On 12/28/2019 at 7:19 PM, ChickenSandwich said:

Had Valentinas for the first time today. Was great. 45 min wait at noon. 

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Bummed about the Buck's BBQ news.  I have a client meeting tomorrow in Houston and the out of town client insists on going to Blood Bros. BBQ tomorrow for lunch. 

This thread seems to be pretty meh about the place.  Anybody been there lately that hasn't posted about it?  Are there any sure winning items on their menu?  Thai green chile boudin sounds pretty good, but not very much like BBQ as I know it!  Thanks for any insight (or more likely, your snarky comments.)  

Get the brisket fried rice and whatever sausage they’re serving. Pretty sure the thai green chili boudin is Friday only

Finally made it to an HEB Plus BBQ eatery. Was driving thru killeen yesterday and noticed a new HEB off 195 south. Got brisket and ribs. Brisket was ok. Ribs were bad. Like oven baked then basted with sauce and stuck on a hot grill to get sauce charred.
Sweet tea and pickle game was strong though.

I come to this thread probably once a week, because it's the one thing I miss most about Texas.

There's a new joint opening up in a couple of months about 20 minutes from me that is run by a guy with some serious culinary chops, advertising "Clams, pulled pork, and 'Texas style brisket'."

I'm not hopeful, but hey, at least it made the list, right? Sigh.

Went back to Blood Brother’s for the 3rd or 4th time today. Last time was a disappointment but they redeemed themselves today.

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They don’t ask you if you want moist or lean. So this time I made sure to ask for moist. Brisket was solid. I had the hot link and it was good. They also had a special togarashi sausage. It was good but I liked the hot link more.

On 1/15/2020 at 8:00 PM, DalTxHornFan said:

Bummed about the Buck's BBQ news.  I have a client meeting tomorrow in Houston and the out of town client insists on going to Blood Bros. BBQ tomorrow for lunch. 

This thread seems to be pretty meh about the place.  Anybody been there lately that hasn't posted about it?  Are there any sure winning items on their menu?  Thai green chile boudin sounds pretty good, but not very much like BBQ as I know it!  Thanks for any insight (or more likely, your snarky comments.)  

Hit there around 12:30.  No line.  Was not impressed with my visit today.  Nothing was smoky.  Everything was dried out.  Hot links, black pepper links, brisket and burnt ends.  Brisket rice was OK.  Strong pickle and onion game, so they've got that going...which is nice.  Do not plan to return.

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Anything worth checking out in Amarillo? Will be travelling through in a couple of weeks and would love to check out something new.  

Tyler’s BBQ gets great reviews. Texas Monthly has them in the top 50 club. He cooks on mesquite which is not my favorite, I prefer the oak flavor bbq.

i get to eat all the Central Texas bbq I want so I don’t go to Tyler’s very often at all.

Just now, RMac5 said:

Tyler’s BBQ gets great reviews. Texas Monthly has them in the top 50 club. He cooks on mesquite which is not my favorite, I prefer the oak flavor bbq.

i get to eat all the Central Texas bbq I want so I don’t go to Tyler’s very often at all.

Tyler's is the only good place I know of in Amarillo.  Pork ribs are better than his brisket in my opinion.  

20 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Went back to Blood Brother’s for the 3rd or 4th time today. 

Damn bro, you must've been hungry!

Damn bro, you must've been hungry!

Not only that, I had bbq again today. This time at Micklethwait in Smithville. Pottery “meh” to be honest. Not much smoke flavor and was a bit too fatty. It was relatively cheap. 1/2 lbs of brisket, link of sausage, beans and a drink for $17.

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Not only that, I had bbq again today. This time at Micklethwait in Smithville. Pottery “meh” to be honest. Not much smoke flavor and was a bit too fatty. It was relatively cheap. 1/2 lbs of brisket, link of sausage, beans and a drink for $17.

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Man I bet your plumber loves you.
1 hour ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Not much smoke flavor and was a bit too fatty. It was relatively cheap. 1/2 lbs of brisket, link of sausage, beans and a drink for $17.

more than once I’ve done a half pound moist at cooper’s and washed it down with about a pint of beans.  $10 + tip

more than once I’ve done a half pound moist at cooper’s and washed it down with about a pint of beans.  $10 + tip

Ok. But it seems like most places these days if you order half a pound, a link and a drink it is at least $20 then a tip if you aren’t a cheap bastard.
1 hour ago, Patricio Swayze said:

a drink

"a drink," senhor Swayze? That is no mere drink. It is the nectar of the gods.

If the gods had the beetus


Man I bet your plumber loves you.

What’s your budget on air fresheners for your rig? At this point, it’s got to smell like the Southwest 737 on the NOLA-Houston-Las Vegas & back type deal.

I do not want to find myself on that flight again anytime soon.

Went to K Blacks BBQ in san marcos last week.

Brisket was fatty but still really dry. Baby backs were chewy with not much flavor.

Pretty meh.

Even the pickle game was pretty underwhelming.

Was on Monday so Hays Co was closed.

Gotta run down to tilden from austin. Any good que stops along hwy 16 or down 37 thru 3 rivers?

Dunno, but 2M is on the way.

2M in San Antonio would be a great stop.  Butter's BBQ in Mathis has gotten great reviews and isn't way out of the way, but I'd check to see which days they're open.

Austin Culturemap with Conde Nast Traveler list of top 11 BBQ places in Austin.

  • Brown’s Bar-B-Que, 1901 S. Lamar Blvd.
  • Franklin Barbecue, 900 E. 11th St.
  • Interstellar BBQ, 12233 RR 620 North, Ste. 105
  • Kerlin BBQ, 2209 E. Cesar Chavez St.
  • La Barbecue, 2027 E. Cesar Chavez St.
  • Leroy and Lewis Barbecue, 121 Pickle Rd.
  • Micklethwait Craft Meats, 1309 Rosewood Ave.
  • Oseyo, 628 E. Cesar Chavez St.
  • Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew, 6610 N. Lamar Blvd.
  • Terry Black’s Barbecue, 1003 Barton Springs Rd.
  • Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ, 11500 Menchaca Rd.

Solid list, only one I haven't tried is Oseyo, looks like it's next up.

http://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/01-22-20-conde-nast-traveler-best-top-11-bbq-barbecue-joints-in-austin/?fbclid=IwAR2JdivpeHMYzOhuRhyV__hQntFAc_X3f3QW_FrXRleCWy8xv-oxTG-Kz4o

Anyone been to the Houston BBQ festival? Lineup looks impressive. 

  • Blood Bros. BBQ
  • Brett's bbq shop
  • burns original bbq
  • CorkScrew BBq
  • daddy duncan's bbq
  • eaker barbecue
  • eddie o's texas barbecue
  • El Burro & the Bull
  • Feges BBQ
  • gatlin's bbq
  • Harlem Road Texas BBQ
  • jq's tex mex bbq
  • Killen's Barbecue
  • Lenox Bar-B-Q
  • louie mueller barbecue
  • pappa charlies barbeque
  • Pinkerton's Barbecue
  • Ray's BBQ Shack
  • reveille barbecue co.
  • Roegels Barbecue Co.
  • rusty buckle bbq co.
  • Southern Q BBQ
  • southside market & bbq
  • Spring Creek Barbeque
  • Tejas Chocolate & Bbq
  • The Brisket House
  • The Pit Room
  • Tin roof bbq
  • true texas bbq
  • truth bbq

 

On 1/20/2020 at 9:05 PM, williemackgarza said:

Gotta run down to tilden from austin. Any good que stops along hwy 16 or down 37 thru 3 rivers?

Smolik’s in Mathis.  Is (or was)  a TM Top 50.  I stopped in on teh way back from Corpus a few months ago and it was good

16 hours ago, utee94 said:

Austin Culturemap with Conde Nast Traveler list of top 11 BBQ places in Austin.

  • Brown’s Bar-B-Que, 1901 S. Lamar Blvd.
  • Franklin Barbecue, 900 E. 11th St.
  • Interstellar BBQ, 12233 RR 620 North, Ste. 105
  • Kerlin BBQ, 2209 E. Cesar Chavez St.
  • La Barbecue, 2027 E. Cesar Chavez St.
  • Leroy and Lewis Barbecue, 121 Pickle Rd.
  • Micklethwait Craft Meats, 1309 Rosewood Ave.
  • Oseyo, 628 E. Cesar Chavez St.
  • Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew, 6610 N. Lamar Blvd.
  • Terry Black’s Barbecue, 1003 Barton Springs Rd.
  • Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ, 11500 Menchaca Rd.

Solid list, only one I haven't tried is Oseyo, looks like it's next up.

http://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/01-22-20-conde-nast-traveler-best-top-11-bbq-barbecue-joints-in-austin/?fbclid=IwAR2JdivpeHMYzOhuRhyV__hQntFAc_X3f3QW_FrXRleCWy8xv-oxTG-Kz4o

Need to try Brown's and Oseyo.  All of the others are legit.

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