13 Texas BBQ Joints That Have Been Family-Owned For Generations
Texas barbecue is more than just smoked meat on a tray. It’s a living tradition, passed down through calloused hands and whispered recipes, where pit smoke carries the weight of generations.
Some families have been tending fires and carving brisket since before your grandparents were born, and their lines still stretch around the block every weekend.
These joints prove that loyalty, flavor, and a whole lot of oak can outlast just about anything.
Texas’ oldest BBQ joint, owned by the same family, is on its fifth generation, and the line of regulars still snakes past the cutting block for oak-kissed brisket and sausage.
Best move: a tray of brisket, a link, and that classic Lockhart pace of pickles and onions.
Author's summary: Family-owned Texas BBQ joints serve traditional flavors.