How could I forgot about City Marketin Luling?! Lol! Just had lunch there today. A must try...their ribs amd sausage and really good! Always packed...super packed!
Luling, City Marker a favorite of mine. I grew up on Blacks in Lockhart. In town Eds Smoke-N-Q 900 W.W.White Rd. Mr. "J''s S. New Braunfels Ave. Both have the small family owned feel. Don't go for the ambiance or cloth napkins. Dignowity Meats on E. Houston St. their brisket-mac & cheese sandwich!!!
If you want fantastic brisket tacos or nachos, I recommend Casa Rosa on Basse- Just a clean little dive, but it is the most tender I've had. Go early, they close at 2 pm!
Locally, I have lots of love for Smoke Shack, followed by Big Bib. The Granary is in a class by itself. You haven't lived until you have tried their beef short rib pastrami (a one day per week special) and their barbecue butter.
My backyard,...12 hour slow mo brisket,..5 hour pork ribs,...4 hour whole chicken,...2 hour sausage,...no sauce needed,..might have to do a gathering with "us" folks at my casa!!!
May need to try that Smoke shack now. Frietzes in Boerne is good. But two best places I have had are in Austin. Franklins is hands down best. La Barbecue is right behind.