The 20 Best BBQ Spots In Texas - The Infatuation

"Parish is Central Texas barbecue that spent its summers in Louisiana and found a way to seamlessly blend both worlds. Thick, salty slabs of smoked ham put anything behind Golden Corral’s carving station to shame, while crawfish stuffing and jalapeño cheddar boudin sausage feel less fusion and more “why haven’t we been doing this all along?” The brisket stands up against any classic spot in town, with thick and peppery bark, and the pork ribs are as close to perfect as any you’ll find in the state. Parish is barbecue for a new generation of pitmasters, unafraid to color outside the lines and bend the rules of Texas tradition." - nicolai mccrary, kevin gray, nick rallo