Louie Mueller's in Taylor, TX is my long time favorite. Beef ribs are always great, when his brisket is on it's world class, and while I rarely eat sides at BBQ joints, there's just something about his potato salad. And Wayne's a really nice and genuine guy with an absolute BBQ pedigree,
I've been super impressed with Truth in Brenham, TX. Almost Mueller's equal in beef ribs.. And I hear he's opened a place in Houston now with Johnny Mandola. Haven't been, but on on my list for when I start traveling again.
Lewis BBQ in Charleston, SC is very good. Probably the best beef BBQ I've had outside of TX. Of course, he has deep Franklin and TX roots.
Pork BBQ is a different topic.Scott's in Hemingway, SC is very good but our own
@tipsy mcstaggerserved me the finest plate of pulled pork I've ever had. I swear he melted butter in it.