Hall of Fame

  • Burnt Bean (2025 Texas Monthly #1, 2021 Texas Monthly #4, James Beard Semi-Finalist Outstanding Chef: 2024, James Beard Semi-Finalist Outstanding Chef: 2025, James Beard Semi-Finalist Outstanding Chef: 2023, James Beard Semi-Finalist Outstanding Chef: 2022, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • Goldees (2021 Texas Monthly #1, 2025 Texas Monthly #3, James Beard Semi-Finalist Outstanding Chef: 2023, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • GW’s BBQ (2025 Texas Monthly #5)
  • Truth BBQ (2025 Texas Monthly #9, 2021 Texas Monthly #3, 2017 Texas Monthly #10, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • Stiles Switch BBQ (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50, 2021 Top 50 Honorable Mention, 2017 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2013 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • Barbs BQ (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, James Beard Finalist Best New Restaurant: 2024, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • Teddy’s Barbecue (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • Helberg Barbecue (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • Miller’s Smokehouse (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2017 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2013 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • Bar-A-BBQ (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • Goldees (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 #3, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 #1, James Beard Semi-Finalist Outstanding Chef: 2023, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • Hutchins BBQ (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2017 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, 2013 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • Rollin Smoke (2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 Honorable Mention)
  • Blood Bros BBQ (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, James Beard Finalist for Best Chef: Texas 2022, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • Schoepf’s BBQ (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention, 2008 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • 1775 Texas Pit BBQ (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention)
  • Desert Oak (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • JW’s Barbecue (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention)
  • Brett’s BBQ Shop (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention, 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)
  • Patriotic Pig Smokehouse (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention)
  • Brantley Creek Barbecue (2025 Top 50 Honorable Mention)
  • Vaquero’s (James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef: Texas 2024)
  • Terry Black’s (2017 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
  • Scholl Bros BBQ (2008 Texas Monthly Top 50 Mention)