The Lone Star State is known for having the most BBQ joints in the United States. The most iconic meat is the melt-in-your-mouth brisket, which is just seasoned with simple salt and pepper. You can find it all over the state, but if you’re near Kaufman, TX, here are some of the best barbecue joints that offer standout brisket (and more) in the area.
Parks Smokehouse
This family-owned restaurant is located in nearby Crandall. Grab one of the combination platters and delicious and generously portioned sandwiches and sides and you’re guaranteed to have a good day. Wanting to grab and go? They offer meat by the pound, ranging from mouthwatering brisket to smoked sausages. Their ribs are highly rated as well. Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong.
Slap N’ Good BBQ & Catering
For barbeque done right, this restaurant will definitely satisfy. As a black-and-women-owned business, they take pride in their samplers and sandwiches. Regulars love the welcoming environment, delicious cornbread, tender brisket, and phenomenal desserts. This place is bursting with local flavor and a lot of love. Do note that they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Stiky Ribz
For classic homestyle cooking, Stiky Ribz is a must-visit. Visitors rave about the melt-in-your-mouth burnt ends, variety of available sauces, and friendly staff. This place has recently expanded from a small outpost to a new restaurant space, so enjoy your chopped brisket and mac and cheese in their welcoming outdoor seating area. You can also take in some live music on the weekends for the full experience.
Hickory Roots
Located just north of Kaufman, Hickory Roots has been dishing up old-fashioned Texas-style meats with Eddie Deen, a local BBQ expert at the helm. Good luck choosing what to get, because their menu is chockful of tantalizing options. Jalapeno sausage sandwich? Brisket-stuffed potato? Borracho beans and dirty rice? Grab a sampler or two if you’re feeling hungry and indecisive.
Shorty’s
Shorty’s is known for dishing up classic platters with great service. Take in the comfortable scents of the smokehouse while you deliberate the menu. Shorty’s also offers holiday package meals, so if you want to kick up your feet over the holidays and relax, let Shorty’s take care of it. You can choose from packages that feature smoked turkey, brisket, smoked ham, or a full slab of ribs.
4-T’s Bar-B-Q
Do not be fooled by the appearance of this small, lunch-only joint. Great Texan smokehouse cooking can be felt in their brisket sandwich, pulled pork, and smoked turkey. They are highly rated for a reason, and 4-T’s has been setting the bar since 2003. They’re open every day except Sundays and Monday from 11 am to 3 pm (or until they sell out). Run, don’t walk, to 4-T’s.
It’s true; everything is bigger in Texas. You’re guaranteed to get a Texas-sized meal no matter which restaurant you decide to go to. When you’re in Kaufman, visit us at Brinson Chevrolet to take a look at our Texas-sized lineup of cars, SUVs, and trucks. You won’t regret bringing home the barbeque in your dream vehicle.
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