If smoked sausage is your tell, this stretch of Central Texas will make you pay attention.
Southside Market & Barbeque and Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse sit in a long meat market tradition, where the counter moves fast and the choices are clear. Texas BBQ here is not shy, and brisket shares the spotlight with links that snap and drip.
Order wider than usual, even if you only take a few bites of each. Ask for a mix of cuts by the pound, then pack it up for the drive. It is also a good place to grab links for later, since they hold up well.
