A Texas Barbecue Primer From Regional Styles to 6 Essential Stops

"This female-owned eatery got its start as a food truck back in 2011 when owner Ali Clem and partner LeAnn Mueller began dating and smoking meat their way. Although Mueller has since passed, Clem continues to serve up Central Texas-style barbecue with la Barbecue's signature, savory (never sweet) rubs and side dishes inspired from the couples’ world travels (i.e., quick sweet pepper cucumber Kimchi, Oaxacan-style black beans, etc.). Their three housemade sausages are local favorites — especially since they use their own pickled jalapeños to spice up their jalapeño version — but lately it’s the crispy brisket trimmings that top their award-winning sliders that have created the biggest buzz … get them during happy hour on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m." - Kristy Alpert