Most Texans, ever we lawyers, have a special place in our hearts for damn good BBQ.  In fact, we have been known to travel well off the beaten path to savor some good BBQ.  Plus, it’s always a good reason to get on the bike and catch a good ride.  This is the first article of a series pointing you to some of the best BBQ in the Texas.  Aside from the great food, you might just also see some beautiful country while enjoying wind.  Ride safe and we hope you enjoy!

East Texas

Kilgore – The Country Tavern

Some of the best ribs in Texas.  These pork ribs melt off the bone. No need to add the barbeque sauce, but it does take them to another level. No frills just great food, good service and classic Texas Dance Hall atmosphere. 

North Texas 

Tioga – Clarks BBQ

Don’t know where Tioga is.  Better find your Mapsco.  Clark’s is a BBQ famous for briskets that cook in smokers over smoldering green hickory or pecan wood, becoming slices so supple that the gentlest fork pressure separates a mouthful. The warm barbecue sauce, supplied on the side in Grolsch beer bottles, is dark, spicy, and provocatively sweet.

 Central Texas 

Lockhart – Kreuze’s BBQ

The beef, sausage or pork is served on brown butcher paper. No side dishes  just a slice of cheddar cheese, chunk of onion, fresh tomatoes, avocado and your favorite beverage. Don’t ask for barbecue sauce. They don’t have it and quite honestly are offended if anyone asks. The owners say, ‘good barbecue doesn’t need sauce.’  They’re right!

 West Texas 

Abilene – Harold’s Pit Bar-B-Q

It’s worth standing in line at Harold’s for the oak-smoked offerings behind the counter—including flavorful brisket and a sausage so savory we eschewed the spicy homemade sauce. The sides and desserts more than held their own.  The peach cobbler is to die for!