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Texas Monthly Ranks Top 50 BBQ Spots for 2025

5/28/2025

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Burnt Bean Triumphs

Texas Monthly's 2025 Top 50 BBQ list celebrates the mouthwatering barbecue scene in Texas, with Seguin's Burnt Bean Co. taking the crown. Austin's LeRoy and Lewis follows closely in second, while Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth secures third. The inclusion of Miller’s Smokehouse and Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue highlights the vibrant flavors and traditions that define Texas barbecue culture.

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BBQ Expansion Excitement

Terry Black's BBQ is set to tantalize taste buds in Nashville, marking its first venture beyond Texas after earning a nod in Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ list. Meanwhile, Midland's Half Acre BBQ celebrates its remarkable transformation from food truck to a standout in the competitive Texas barbecue scene. Exciting times for BBQ lovers!

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Burnt Bean Triumphs

Texas Monthly's 2025 Top 50 BBQ list celebrates the mouthwatering barbecue scene in Texas, with Seguin's Burnt Bean Co. taking the crown. Austin's LeRoy and Lewis follows closely in second, while Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth secures third. The inclusion of Miller’s Smokehouse and Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue highlights the vibrant flavors and traditions that define Texas barbecue culture.

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