"Curry Boys, a Texas BBQ spot with a penchant for Thai flavors, is a fast-casual operation that comes to us from San Antonio. The grind on the snappy hot links strikes the balance between not too smooth and not too grainy, and the brisket has a smoke ring as thick as a stalk of lemongrass. The curry queso here is also legit—it couldn’t be more different than the gloopy stuff that resembles Elmer’s glue from other Tex-Mex joints around town. Your best bet is to come for an early lunch or dinner, hopefully beating out the crowd and staking your claim on some of that brisket. The sellout risk is pretty high, and there’s nothing sadder than being late to the brisket party." - jackie gutierrez jones 2