It has all come down to this. A city with four amazing BBQ restaurants. Lockhart, Texas is seen by many as the BBQ capital of the world. The food in this small town is on a different high level. Just as I, many jolly diners trek their way to Lockhart for the best BBQ around. One question rises from many after visiting the big four BBQ joints.....who is the best? I decided to partake in this quest very happily. I have been to all four of these fine BBQ establishments. You have the sibling rivalry between KREUZ MARKET and SMITTY'S MARKET. In another corner you have the foodie popular BLACK'S BARBECUE. Rounding off this battle is the friendly neighborhood CHISHOLM TRAIL LOCKHART BAR-BQ. All four are great, but only one can be called the best. Let's battle!
Each restaurant will be rated on 10 different categories. Each category will be given a score from 1 to 10. 1 being the worst, and 10 being the best. The BBQ joint with the highest score will be declared the winner. Here we go!
KREUZ MARKET
BRISKET 9
SAUSAGE 10
PORK RIBS 8
BEEF RIBS 9
PORK CHOPS 10
TURKEY 8
HAM 8
SIDES 8
FACILITY 10
SERVICE 9
TOTAL: 89
Kreuz Market does many things right. They have a strong menu full of quality meats. They have the biggest facility. Their staff is fast and accurate. They give you a great dining experience without losing the down home BBQ feel. Their clear star is their sausage. You can see boxes of it being bought almost every 10 minutes. They also offer great desserts and even deer jerky, which is delicious. Out of towners like myself love this place. As you can see, Kreuz earns high marks.
BLACK'S BARBECUE
BRISKET 8
PORK RIBS 10
SAUSAGE 8
BEEF RIBS 10
TURKEY 9
PORK-CHOP 8
CHICKEN 9
SIDES 9
FACILITY 8
SERVICE 9
TOTAL: 87
Black's Barbecue may have a small building, but that building is full of flavor. The beef and pork ribs stand out on this delicious menu. Black's has a ton of sides to choose from. They make huge meat sandwiches, and that chicken is mouth watering. Both staff and diners there are friendly, you might even see a member of the Black family cutting meat to your order. A very delicious menu. Kudos to Black's Barbecue.
SMITTY'S MARKET
BRISKET 10
SAUSAGE 8
PORK RIBS 8
PRIME RIB 8
PORK-CHOP 8
SHOULDER CLOD 10
TURKEY 9
SIDES 9
FACILITY 8
SERVICE 8
TOTAL: 86
Hands down, Smitty's Market has the best brisket. It's a work of art. It tastes amazing like it was custom made for bread. The beans they make are great. They may have the smallest meat menu, but the flavor in each item is delicious. The tables are big, and the dining area is very relaxing. Try the turkey. It is mighty tasty. Great old school BBQ joint. Go early. Trust me on this. Brisket is King there.
CHISHOLM TRAIL LOCKHART BAR-BQ
BRISKET 7
SAUSAGE 9
PORK RIBS 8
BEEF RIBS 8
CHICKEN 8
TURKEY 8
HAM 8
SIDES 10
FACILITY 9
SERVICE 10
TOTAL: 85
Chisholm Trail Lockhart Bar-BQ has an inviting small town feel. It also has the best sides in town. Try the fried okra and you will see what I mean. Their sausage has a peppery taste that will have you ordering another link. They offer a number of different plates from their huge menu. Your order is served with a smile, and the other diners there are just as friendly. They are also the only BBQ joint of the big four that has a drive through. Chisholm Trail is also the lightest on your wallet or pocket book. A very pleasant dining experience.
It was very close, and it was not easy analyzing these four great establishments. By a slim margin, Kreuz Market wins this Dinnertime Death Match. They have the best all around meat menu. It is quality that gives them victory. All four of these great BBQ joints are worth a visit. They are about an hour away from San Antonio, and you can get there pretty quickly using Texas Highway Toll Road 130. If you love BBQ, get your ass to Lockhart, Texas. If you choose to go to Smitty's Market, take cash. What are you waiting for? BBQ Shangri-La awaits.
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