If you have ever stared at an empty warming tray wishing you had shown up earlier, this list is for you. Texas small towns serve brisket that whispers smoke and melts like butter, and the best bites tend to vanish by noon.
Set your alarm, bring cash, and be ready to stand in line with hungry locals. You will taste why these pits sell out fast and why you will plan your next trip before you finish the last slice.
Snow’s BBQ – Lexington, Texas
Show up before sunrise, because Snow’s draws a crowd that knows the pitmasters by name. The bark is peppery, the fat rendered glassy, and every slice lands tender and juicy.
When the team lifts the lid, the smoke smells like warm oak and promises breakfast that tastes like Sunday…