Overview

• Texas Monthly’s quadrennial survey, based on unannounced visits to over 300 Texas smokehouses in late 2024, crowns Seguin’s Burnt Bean Co. as the state’s best barbecue of 2025.
• Goldee’s Barbecue falls to No. 3 after debuting at No. 1 in 2021 but sustains acclaim despite surging crowds near Kennedale.
• Dayne’s Craft Barbecue climbs into the top 10 at No. 7 following its evolution from a backyard setup to a full-service eatery in Aledo.
• North Texas joints secure two top 10 slots and multiple additional rankings, reflecting the region’s growing barbecue prowess.
• Some traditional pitmasters argue that social-media presence now factors heavily into the rankings.