Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 6 Texas bbq spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Austin, Dallas, Houston and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Pecan Lodge (Dallas)
BBQ · $$ · 4.5★ (8,471 Google reviews)
Pecan Lodge earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 8,471 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 7 — “BBQ Road Show” (May 28, 2012)
Address: 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: +1 214-748-8900
Website: www.pecanlodge.com
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2. The Pit Room (Houston)
BBQ · $$ · 4.5★ (7,449 Google reviews)
Known for low-and-slow barbecue, The Pit Room still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 7,449 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 13 — “Meat and Heat” (October 15, 2021)
Address: 1201 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77006
Phone: +1 281-888-1929
Website: www.thepitroombbq.com
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3. Louie Mueller BBQ (Taylor)
American, BBQ · $$ · 4.4★ (2,580 Google reviews)
The American classics at Louie Mueller BBQ clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,580 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 1, Episode 5 — “BBQ” (May 28, 2007)
Address: 206 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574
Phone: +1 512-352-6206
Website: www.texasbbq.com
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4. SLAB BBQ & Beer (Austin)
BBQ, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (2,308 Google reviews)
SLAB BBQ & Beer is one of the area’s go-to spots for low-and-slow barbecue, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,308 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 14 — “Sandwich Showcase” (February 22, 2019)
Address: 9012 Research Blvd C4, Austin, TX 78758
Phone: +1 512-351-9977
Website: dopebbq.com
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5. Slow Bone BBQ (Dallas)
BBQ, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (2,015 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for low-and-slow barbecue, Slow Bone BBQ keeps a 4.5-star rating across 2,015 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 6 — “Sandwich Shenanigans” (April 11, 2025)
Address: 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: +1 214-377-7727
Website: slowbone.com
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6. One90 Smoked Meats (Dallas)
BBQ, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (648 Google reviews)
One90 Smoked Meats earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 648 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 3 — “Bird and Beef” (February 2, 2018)
Address: 10240 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238
Phone: +1 214-346-3287
Website: one90smokedmeats.com
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