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    Smokin Hotbox BBQ

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    Teddy’s Barbecue - Sides: Potato Salad, Fried Brussels Sprouts. Meat: Péquin Sausage, Smoked Turkey, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Ribs, Brisket!

    Teddy’s Barbecue

    4.5(110 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Teddys BBQ: A Disappointing Experience Unworthy of the Top 50…read moreTeddys BBQ, a celebrated winner of the "Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Awards," arrived with high expectations that were, unfortunately, decimated by the actual experience. Arriving at 11:10 AM, just after opening, we anticipated fresh, high-quality smoked meats and homemade sides. What we received was an uninspiring meal that leads me to question the legitimacy of its Top 50 status--and frankly, its place in the Top 100. This visit was a letdown, especially compared to the twelve other far superior BBQ joints we tasted this past week. The Meats: Misses and One Minor Hit The foundation of the barbecue here was weak, suggesting corner-cutting or, worse, reheating of old product. * Brisket: This was the biggest disappointment. The slice was terrible--dry, lacking juice, and with a bark that was chewy rather than crisp. It looked and tasted suspiciously like leftovers reheated from the day before, which is unacceptable minutes after opening. * Ribs: Nothing special here. They lacked the depth of smoke flavor and suffered from a distracting, undesirable "hammy" taste. There wasn't much meat on the bone, and the glaze was applied too lightly, failing to add any necessary sweetness or texture. * Jalapeño Cheese Sausage: This was the sole highlight of the meat offerings. It was a nice standard sausage with a good peppery snap to the casing and a satisfying ooze of cheddar cheese. It offered a nice, reliable counterpoint to the lackluster smoked proteins. Failed Opportunity: The Texas Twinkie The infamous Texas Twinkie completely missed the mark. While the basic concept of a bacon-wrapped, cream-cheese-stuffed jalapeño is sound, the execution here was poor. The filling was overwhelmingly cream cheese, which completely sucked the flavor out of the jalapeño and bacon. It was a great opportunity wasted by failing to include a bit of smoked brisket or chicken to give it complexity. Sides: Bland, Bland, Bland The sides tasted uninspired, suggesting they were prepared from a can or box rather than crafted from scratch--an unforgivable sin for a purported Top 50 establishment. * Creamed Corn: It was creamy but utterly bland. It needed significant elevation--perhaps charring the corn kernels or adding some diced jalapeño pieces for heat and brightness. * Mexican Rice: This was mushy and flavorless. It desperately lacked the savory depth and spice expected of Mexican rice. A small addition of pork or brisket trimmings would have provided necessary flavor and prevented it from tasting so generic. Dessert: An Unprofessional Finish The Grapefruit Pie was the final letdown. The filling tasted okay, but the crust was clearly store-bought. To be considered a Texas elite, every component should be homemade and excellent. This felt like an amateur concession. Final Verdict Overall, Teddys BBQ was profoundly uninspiring. Given that we arrived right after opening, expecting the freshest quality, and having recently toured 12 genuinely great BBQ places, this location falls far short. It simply does not belong in the Top 50, or even the Top 100. Teddys has a lot of room for improvement if it wants to justify its ranking.

    We enjoyed our lunch here…read more First time at a Teddy's BBQ. You order at the counter as you walk in, then pay at the end of the line, then your food tray handed to you. Two of us shared the following: - Chopped brisket sandwich - 1/2 pound pork ribs (2-bones) - Creamed corn side - Loaded mashed potatoes side - Bread, pickles and onions - Banana pudding - 2 fountain drinks The food was all real good. On the way out, we stopped by the meat smoking area to watch them wrap some briskets. We'd come back to Teddy's.

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    Teddy’s Barbecue - 1/2 lb. Brisket, pork belly, Creamed Corn, loaded mashed potatoes

    1/2 lb. Brisket, pork belly, Creamed Corn, loaded mashed potatoes

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    Smokin’ Moon BBQ & Beer Garden

    Smokin’ Moon BBQ & Beer Garden

    4.0(164 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Food was phenomenal. We enjoyed the brisket so much that we ordered more (5 pounds) the very next…read moreday. I have never had any better than at Smokin' Moon. We also did a sample of the wings and decided they were amazing as well. We had excellent service. Our server was friendly and patiently answered all our questions. It was our first time there, but would not be our last. The owner or manager came to check on us to see how we enjoyed our food. This is another kudos for this management. Ambience was inviting. If we had been able to hang out longer, we would have enjoyed the patio/bar area. Maybe next time. If there was a negative, I would ask them to use something else for the paper on my tray. My paper was soaked through to the tray which is not appetizing to me. Perhaps butcher paper or parchment paper would solve the soak.

    Our first time trying Smokin' Moon BBQ & sorry to say it was just okay. Our visit was on a Friday…read moreafternoon (2 pm) there was only a couple of tables with customers so it was quiet with ladies soccer on the tv's. We chose a seat & the waitress came over with menus, we asked a couple of questions regarding food/drink (tea, potato salad & brisket chili) items & was told she didn't eat/drink those things so had no opinion/knowledge. Needless to say we ordered a 1/2 lb of both brisket & beef sausage, potato salad & brisket chili & 2 unsweetened iced teas. The brisket was closer to a slow cooker pot roast than smoked brisket. The potato salad I'm pretty was Reser's potato salad from the premade section at Walmart. The brisket chili had burger meat rather than pieces of brisket but it tasted ok. The beef sausage was the best part of the meal but it was just ok. The tea was terrible & tasted old. Our waitress was lacking in customer service granted she was working the bar with maybe 2 people in the area. Will we go back probably not.

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    GW's BBQ Catering

    GW's BBQ Catering

    4.5(18 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Food and service is PHENOMENAL! Everyone is so sweet and…read morehelpful! Amazing place! Worth the wait and worth the price!

    This place lives up to the hype! We arrived about 5 minutes before the doors opened and the line…read morewas already into the parking lot. It took about an hour to reach the front of the line but the wait was worth it! You can smell the smoke and food as soon as you get out of your car. There are a variety of sides to choose from. We opted for the potato salad, beans, and Mac and cheese. All sides were delicious! The potato salad was rich and creamy. The beans had a ranch style flavoring with added pieces of their sausage which paired well with each other. The Mac looked a little plain but the taste was excellent, very cheesy! We chose the brisket, beef sausage, and beef rib as our meat choices. The brisket was seasoned perfectly and was not overly smoked. It was also super tender and passed the pull test. The sausage had a really good flavor, but we found the casing to be a little tough. It was a challenge to cut the sausage with a plastic butter knife and a little chewy at times. The beef rib was tender and moist. Sometimes it can be a challenge to get a beef rib right but these guys nailed it. Absolutely NO sauce was needed for anything!!! The cherry on top was the staff. Everyone was very nice and seemed determined to make sure everyone was taken care of! Best BBQ in the RGV!!

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    GW's BBQ Catering - The Vaughn.  Brisket, pork ribs, turkey, sausage, potato salad.

    The Vaughn. Brisket, pork ribs, turkey, sausage, potato salad.

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