Old brick storefronts and slow afternoons give Mount Vernon a steady pace. It sits in Northeast Texas where drives between towns are part of life, and lunch becomes a small reward.
Cotton Belt BBQ feels made for a brisket lunch with no drama. Texas BBQ Corral is there when ribs are calling and you want a full spread. Add smoked sausage if the table is sharing, then linger long enough to let the day cool off before you head back out.
