Chisholm Trail or Smitty's is where the locals go but are polar opposites.
Chisholm Trail for sit down or take home meal with all the trimmings and Smitty's for just the meat.
A take home family pack at Chisholm is a lot of groceries for 2-3 people and we usually have leftovers and eat good for at least one additional day.
Most locals leave the other two for the "Boutique BBQ crowd" from out of town or eat there at off hours to avoid them.

One of the family members of Chisholm Trail operates SanMarcos BBQ. They now have a second location in the old Fuscak location on IH35.

Seems most places are a product of hype. There is fantastic Q in almost every city in Texas. just gotta look around.

There wasn't fantastic bbq in Houston until the last 10 years or so, it was always just alright or good enough to get your fix.

I dont think that applies to Lampasas

Consider yourself lucky to have so many availed. There are only two in my area.

The problem with Snows is you can only get it Saturday morning and you’re gonna wait in line.

Going through downtown Seguin Saturday morning there was a line to get in a BBQ place named the Burnt Bean.

Ive been following Arnesto on his social media for a hand full of years, I want to go there one day, his food looks amazing.

My buddy recently told me people are starting to camp in Lexington overnight so they can get in line super early in the morning now.

Anyone who camps out overnight at Snows is outta their freaking mind. Their BBQ is nothing special.

I think a lot has to do with that Tootsie is getting up there in age so that want it before she passes.

Well you better get your papers in order so you can cross multiple county lines.

Ive eaten at most of the bbq joints in the area over the years. Never found anything objectionable at any of them. That said if you put a little effort into it you can do the same or better on your backyard patio sipping the beer of your choice and not paying $20-$30+ a pound for it.

Good bbq is good bbq its not like they have some magic bbq dust they put on it.

you sure?

Boo yah!

This may sound crazy, especially with me being such of a foodie, but I have never eaten at ANY of the popular bbq restaurants in Texas. Blacks, City Market, Salt Lick, none of them. I always just cook my own lol.

Wear a shirt with your overalls and maybe they'll let you in.

LOL nice!

but, if I wear a shirt it will cover up my tattoos. I've gotta maintain my salt water rock-n-roll hillbilly image. Gotta keep it real!

I am sure we can pitch in for some 407 and Black's. You won't be disappointed.