2026 BBQ Lineup
- Bosque River Taphouse (Stephenville, TX) – Executive Chef John Wayne Shaw’s elevated, scratch-made take on Texas fare.
- Brantley Creek Barbecue (Odessa, TX) – Brandon McPherson’s fast-rising West Texas pit, an Honorable Mention on Texas Monthly’s 2025 Top 50.
- Hill City Chop House (Tolar, TX) – Dustin Martin’s from-the-ground-up small-town smokehouse, recognized by Texas Monthly in 2023 and 2025.
- Hurtado Barbecue (Arlington, TX) – Tex-Mex flavors meet Texas smoke — Texas Monthly Top 50 alum and official BBQ of the Texas Rangers.
- Olmos BBQ (Fort Worth, TX) – John Paul Govea’s family tradition reborn, home of the signature Mariachi tacos.
- Pody’s BBQ (Pecos, TX) – West Texas legend Israel “Pody” Campos, twice ranked among Texas Monthly’s Top 50.
- Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue (Harker Heights, TX) – Army veteran Steven Rossler’s 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 joint, known for standout brisket and creative sides.
- Schoepf’s BBQ (Belton, TX) – A Central Texas staple since 1993, ranked the #1 BBQ joint in Texas by TexasBarbecue.com in 2026.
- The Original Roy Hutchins Barbecue (Trophy Club, TX) – A family barbecue legacy dating to 1978 and 2025 Yelp Top 100 honoree.
- Victorian’s Barbecue (Mart, TX) – Netflix Barbecue Showdown alum Joey Victorian, the “Texas Tri-Tip King” of Central Texas BBQ.
