Whatever the season, there’s never a bad time to start chowing down on plates of delicious barbecue. What better way to kick off any season than trying out some new, lesser-known joints in the Lone Star State? Most everyone has a favorite among their local restaurants in Texas, but for those times when your taste buds are up for a little travel, here are ten of the best BBQ restaurants in Texas that are sure to keep you coming back for more.

1. Tyler's Barbeque (Amarillo)
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Texas Monthly, Amarillo Magazine, and countless freelance bloggers have praised Tyler's to the heavens, and for good reason. The owner claims to have the "world's largest smoker and grill" and not only keeps his restaurant open daily but also caters private events.

Address: 2014 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109
2. Texas Pride Barbecue (Adkins)
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This quaint little joint used to be a gas station before it became a barbecue restaurant - and boy, was that a change well worth it. The meat is absolutely to die for, and you can work off your meal by dancing the night away on the huge dance floor.

Address: 2980 E Loop 1604 S, Adkins, TX 78101
3. Mike Anderson's BBQ House (Dallas)
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When it comes to the best BBQ restaurants in Texas, Mike Anderson's has been providing delicious brisket, pork chops, and other barbecue favorites to the Dallas area since 1982. They equate barbecue to good times and togetherness with friends and family, so rest assured their food is of the highest quality possible to keep customers coming back to revel in the company of loved ones.

Address: 5410 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
4. Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ (Tyler)
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Stanley's has been a local legend in Tyler for over 50 years and has recently attracted attention from several famous magazines and websites. As well as amazing meat, the restaurant boasts over 60 bourbon and craft beer options as well as live music every night. This local hole in the wall restaurant in Texas is worth checking out!

Address: 525 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
5. Hard Eight Pit BBQ (Coppell)
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With locations in Stephenville, Coppell, and Roanoke, Hard Eight provides the DFW area with phenomenal barbecue no matter what area you live in. The atmosphere is extremely fun and laid-back, and the huge patio features live music daily.

Coppell Address: 688 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell, TX 75019

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6. Riscky's Bar-B-Q (Fort Worth)
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Family owned and in operation since 1927, Riscky's is a permanent fixture in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Today, the family runs six barbecue restaurants, a steakhouse, a burger joint, and a catering service. Riscky's has three locations in Fort Worth; savor visiting each one!
7. Country Tavern Bar-B-Que (Kilgore)
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Country Tavern is easily one of the oldest barbecue joints in Texas, having been open since 1939. The consensus on the best menu items seems to be the fall-off-the-bone ribs smothered in homemade barbecue sauce and that scrumptious jalapeno cheese sausage pictured above.

Address: 1526 Farm to Market Road 2767, Kilgore, TX 75662
8. City Meat Market (Giddings)
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There are few barbecue pits as gigantic as the one at City Meat Market. This little gem is hugely popular among locals and is gaining statewide momentum after being recognized by Texas Monthly.

Address: 101 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942
9. Opie's BBQ (Spicewood)
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Opie's is a self-proclaimed "carnivore's dream," but ironically some of their most popular items are meatless side dishes. So before you get too stuffed from your main course, be sure to try some of the tater tot casserole and spicy creamed corn.

Address: 9504 TX-71, Spicewood, TX 78669
10. Cooper's Old Time Pit BBQ (Austin)
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Cooper's has made headlines countless times, and there's no secret as to why - their meat is second to very few. There are locations in Austin, New Braunfels, and the Stockyards, so the next time you're in any of those areas, make sure to stop by and experience some of the best barbecue in the state.

Address: 217 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

We’re sure there are others, but these 10 definitely deserve a spot on the top of this list of best BBQ restaurants in Texas! Have you tried any of these spots? What’s your favorite hole in the wall barbecue joint in Texas?

 

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Is Texas known for BBQ?

Texans are so into BBQ, there are four major varieties (that is, preparations) that are regionally specific to East, Central, South, and West Texas. The biggest differences among the four involve the spices and cooking processes for each. Additionally, South Texas BBQ is smothered in a thick, sweet, sometimes molasses-based sauce.

What style of BBQ can be found in Texas?

Although there are four varieties of BBQ style in Texas, two of them are more prominent among the lot: the East Texas and the Central Texas styles of BBQ. The biggest differences between the two styles is in the preparation, spices, and the fact that Central Texas BBQ is generally preferred and served without sauce... although some people will elect to have it on the side.

What are the other best hole in the wall restaurants in Texas?

Dining out in Texas is always an adventure and discovering small, unassuming restaurants with delicious food is like finding a diamond in the rough. For some of the best no-frills restaurants in the Longhorn State, visit the following: Cook's Fish Barn in Comanche, Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke, Butter Churn in Aransas Pass, and the Lowake Steak House over in Lowake. And once you've dined your way through this list, you can check out this link for 11 more unassuming restaurants in Texas!

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