This question seems to pop up every week. Which barbecue joint is No. 1 in Texas? Last week, Franklin Barbecue in Austin was named the “most beloved” in Texas, but now a new list has popped up naming the top smokehouse in the Lone Star State.
Chowhound published its list of The Best Spot for BBQ in Every U.S. State on Sunday, October 25, drawing on a “network of local diners, national food critics and experts on this iconic cuisine” to identify the best places for barbecue across America. In Texas, that honor went to Seguin’s Burnt Bean Co.
“Given the rich history of Texas-style barbecue, and that barbecue is a keystone of the state’s (and the country’s) identity, any pick for this list will ruffle some feathers,” Chowhound writes. “Burnt Bean stands out for both succulent smoked meats (especially brisket) and nods to Tex-Mex foodways with items such as brisket huevos rancheros and queso macaroni and cheese.”
Burnt Bean has become accustomed to accolades lately. The Seguin smokehouse holds the No. 1 spot on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints list, is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, and the New York Times named it one of the best Mexican restaurants in the country …