12 Texas BBQ Joints Worth Driving 3 Hours For

How far would you drive for unforgettable brisket? These 12 Texas barbecue joints turn a simple lunch into an entire road trip. From the rival pits of Kreuz Market and Smitty’s in Lockhart to Saturday mornings at Snow’s and the famous line at Franklin Barbecue, explore the family stories, smoky traditions, and newer pitmasters behind some of Texas’s most talked-about barbecue. Our route takes us through Lockhart, Luling, Taylor, Lexington, Llano, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. Brisket, beef ribs, sausage—and the stories that make each stop worth remembering. 0:00 Why Texans Drive Hours for BBQ 0:24 Kreuz Market — Lockhart 1:09 Smitty’s Market — The Family Split 2:12 City Market — Luling 3:01 Louie Mueller Barbecue — Taylor 3:46 Black’s Barbecue — Lockhart 4:27 Snow’s BBQ — Lexington 5:11 Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que — Llano 5:48 Franklin Barbecue — Austin 6:43 La Barbecue — Austin 7:25 Pecan Lodge — Dallas 8:08 Goldee’s BBQ — Fort Worth 8:53 Truth BBQ — Houston 9:39 What Makes Texas BBQ Worth the Drive #TexasBBQ #TexasBarbecue #TexasLife