Added mid-journey, Pure Country BBQ in Pleasanton became Stop #3 on our Exploring BBQ Bucket List. Friendly owners, a handcrafted rotisserie pit, standout green beans, and a strong Texas Trinity made this an unforgettable visit.
BBQ Passport helps you track the BBQ joints you’ve visited, plan future road trips, and remember the meals that mattered. No rankings, no clout, just your personal BBQ journey in one place.
March is one of the busiest months for Texas BBQ. From rodeo-attached cookoffs to major festivals and championship competitions, this guide highlights the must-visit Texas BBQ events happening in March 2026, plus road trip tips to help you plan your smoke-filled weekends.
Planning a Texas BBQ trip in February 2026? From rodeo-attached cookoffs to championship competitions and community events, this guide covers the must-visit Texas BBQ events happening across the state plus road trip tips to help you plan the perfect BBQ weekend.
January is one of the busiest months on the Texas BBQ calendar. From championship cookoffs and rodeo-weekend festivals to junior livestock events and BBQ education camps, this guide highlights where to compete, eat, and travel for BBQ across Texas in January 2026.
Steve and I spent a Thursday afternoon doing what we enjoy most, visiting Texas BBQ joints with cameras in hand, ready to document the experience. Our first stop was Pinkerton’s Barbecue in downtown San Antonio, arriving shortly after 11:00 AM.
Texas BBQ competitions and festivals are where pitmasters test their skills, communities come together, and smoke fills the air with friendly rivalry. From sanctioned cook-offs to influencer meat-ups, here’s your guide to the best upcoming BBQ events across the Lone Star State.
On a Saturday morning, I pulled into Goldee’s Barbecue just before 8 AM after driving a little over an hour. Even at 7:45 AM, I was already about 24th or 25th in line. Waiting is part of the Goldee’s tradition,
In early 2021, I caught a local San Antonio news segment featuring a new BBQ spot in Seguin called Burnt Bean Co. The host lifted a piece of brisket, performed the pull-apart test, and took a bite. I remember the
A Family Tradition That Spans Generations Some BBQ joints aren’t just restaurants, they’re traditions that get passed down like heirlooms. For me, Kreuz Market is one of those places. A family friend first introduced me to Kreuz more than 30
