Texas Roadtrip suggestions

SpaceDude · 06-08-2021, 08:09 PM

Hi all,

I ended up winning an auction for a car located in Corpus Christi and will be flying there and driving it back to Albuquerque tomorrow.

Any suggestions for BBQ restaurants or supply stores along the way? It looks like my route has be taking a lot of off-interstate roads. Roughly I-37 to San Antonio, I-10 to Junction, Hwy 83/84 through Lubbock to the NM border.

So far all I've got pinned into Google Maps is Smolik's Smokehouse in Mathis. Any other suggestions along my route or worth a reasonable detour? In addition to filling my belly for every meal, I'd also love to fill the trunk with some post oak - it's hard to come by in New Mexico!

Thanks!
Brad

gtr · 06-09-2021, 12:39 AM

Texas Monthly BBQ is a great resource. They have the joints categorized by region somewhere, but I'm not sure where. Here's a start though:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/category/bbq/review/

maybe try a search and filter by location:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/?s=bbq

rmr24 · 06-09-2021, 04:26 AM

Evie Mae’s in Wolfforth (just outside Lubbock). Open Wednesday-Saturday 11:00am to sale out. Check their Facebook page for updates.

Mike Twangzer · 06-09-2021, 06:45 AM

I found this an interesting site : The Texas Bucket List
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexasBucketList/videos

SpaceDude · 06-09-2021, 09:19 AM

Thanks everybody for the links and suggestions! I’m looking forward to the drive!

oldgfbbq · 06-09-2021, 10:57 AM

We enjoyed Rudy's BBQ in Leon Springs off I-10 (near Six Flags - Fiesta Texas). Billed as "the worst bbq in Texas" :) meat is placed on paper lined tray with sliced bread and other side dishes in small containers. When I lived there, they shoveled burning oak coals from a fire pit and distributed it directly underneath the various meat offerings in the smoking pit. It was originally a gas station with indoor and outdoor picnic style seating, they now have a few franchise locations. My friends in San Antonio still recommend it along with Smoke Shack BBQ on Mulberry St.

Smoke Shack is not a far detour from your route, was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, and has won some local awards.

You will see some of the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Junction, with the most beautiful parts slightly west of your intended route.

I would suggest the Mexican food but.....New Mexico......you probably get plenty. However, if you are a connoisseur, there are probably style differences, as San Antonio has predominately northern Mexico style dishes, as well as good ol' Tex-Mex.

Sounds like a fun trip.

Texas Hogger · 06-09-2021, 12:23 PM

Cooper's in Junction is pretty good.

chambersuac · 06-09-2021, 11:00 PM

There is a new place in Seguin named the Burnt Bean that is really good. It’s been getting a ton of press in the state. They are open Thur-Sat from 11-3 or sold out, and open on Sunday at 8 AM with breakfast. Plan on waiting in line, but worth it.

1MoreFord · 06-10-2021, 01:21 PM

Looks like the most direct route takes you thru San Antonio. Central Market is in Luling just to the East and just North from there is Lockhart and four of the best BBQ Joints in Texas.

Raider18 · 06-15-2021, 07:34 AM

San Antonio go to Pinkertons or 2M

Lubbock go to Evie Mae's

on my youtube channel I have a video review of EM. Link is in my signature.

06-08-2021, 08:09 PM	#1
SpaceDude Found some matches. Join Date: 03-08-21 Location: Albuquerque, NM Name/Nickname : Brad	Texas Roadtrip suggestions Hi all, I ended up winning an auction for a car located in Corpus Christi and will be flying there and driving it back to Albuquerque tomorrow. Any suggestions for BBQ restaurants or supply stores along the way? It looks like my route has be taking a lot of off-interstate roads. Roughly I-37 to San Antonio, I-10 to Junction, Hwy 83/84 through Lubbock to the NM border. So far all I've got pinned into Google Maps is Smolik's Smokehouse in Mathis. Any other suggestions along my route or worth a reasonable detour? In addition to filling my belly for every meal, I'd also love to fill the trunk with some post oak - it's hard to come by in New Mexico! Thanks! Brad

06-09-2021, 12:39 AM	#2
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	Texas Monthly BBQ is a great resource. They have the joints categorized by region somewhere, but I'm not sure where. Here's a start though: https://www.texasmonthly.com/category/bbq/review/ maybe try a search and filter by location: https://www.texasmonthly.com/?s=bbq __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

06-09-2021, 12:23 PM	#7
Texas Hogger Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-08-18 Location: El Paso, Texas Name/Nickname : Terry	Cooper's in Junction is pretty good. __________________ Old School Weber 22" Kettle, Smokey Joe, Jumbo Joe Vertical Offset Patio Size Reverse Flow Stick Burner W/ Warming Cabinet Ugly Betty (Extremely Ugly Drum) Tex (Substantially less Ugly Drum) You Gotta Try What I'm Smokin

06-09-2021, 11:00 PM	#8
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	There is a new place in Seguin named the Burnt Bean that is really good. It’s been getting a ton of press in the state. They are open Thur-Sat from 11-3 or sold out, and open on Sunday at 8 AM with breakfast. Plan on waiting in line, but worth it. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

06-10-2021, 01:21 PM	#9
1MoreFord Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-05 Location: Central Arkansas Name/Nickname : Joe	Looks like the most direct route takes you thru San Antonio. Central Market is in Luling just to the East and just North from there is Lockhart and four of the best BBQ Joints in Texas. __________________ Joe Falcon MK V gaseous grill w/Grill Grates, OK Joe Longhorn w/ vertical - now gone, Char Griller Akorn, Camp Chef PG24SG, Weber 22" OTG w/SNS components

06-09-2021, 04:26 AM	#3
rmr24 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-13-18 Location: Texas Name/Nickname : MR	Evie Mae’s in Wolfforth (just outside Lubbock). Open Wednesday-Saturday 11:00am to sale out. Check their Facebook page for updates.

06-09-2021, 06:45 AM	#4
Mike Twangzer is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-20-14 Location: Driftwood, Texas	I found this an interesting site : The Texas Bucket List https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexasBucketList/videos

06-09-2021, 09:19 AM	#5
SpaceDude Found some matches. Join Date: 03-08-21 Location: Albuquerque, NM Name/Nickname : Brad	Thanks everybody for the links and suggestions! I’m looking forward to the drive!

06-09-2021, 10:57 AM	#6
oldgfbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-07-21 Location: Western, Mass Name/Nickname : G-man	We enjoyed Rudy's BBQ in Leon Springs off I-10 (near Six Flags - Fiesta Texas). Billed as "the worst bbq in Texas" :) meat is placed on paper lined tray with sliced bread and other side dishes in small containers. When I lived there, they shoveled burning oak coals from a fire pit and distributed it directly underneath the various meat offerings in the smoking pit. It was originally a gas station with indoor and outdoor picnic style seating, they now have a few franchise locations. My friends in San Antonio still recommend it along with Smoke Shack BBQ on Mulberry St. Smoke Shack is not a far detour from your route, was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, and has won some local awards. You will see some of the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Junction, with the most beautiful parts slightly west of your intended route. I would suggest the Mexican food but.....New Mexico......you probably get plenty. However, if you are a connoisseur, there are probably style differences, as San Antonio has predominately northern Mexico style dishes, as well as good ol' Tex-Mex. Sounds like a fun trip.

06-15-2021, 07:34 AM	#10
Raider18 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-22-13 Location: Texas Name/Nickname : Mike	San Antonio go to Pinkertons or 2M Lubbock go to Evie Mae's on my youtube channel I have a video review of EM. Link is in my signature.