Coastal air changes your appetite in La Marque, especially when you are headed toward the island. The drive feels short when you smell smoke in the cab.
Texas Style Barbeque can be a steady answer for brisket and ribs before you chase the beach crowds. It is the kind of stop that keeps the day from turning into snacks and impatience.
Keep it simple. A BBQ plate lunch travels well, and Texas BBQ beats fast food when the causeway is backed up.