Natty Flat Smokehouse

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"Known for its old-school barbecue and the gigantic wooden rocking chair at the original Lipan location, the Mineral Wells outpost serves brisket, sausage, turkey, and smoked bologna with classic sides like barbecue beans, mac and cheese, and potato salad; I saved room for banana pudding, cobblers, fried pies, and ice cream cones and noticed a selection of cookbooks, mugs, jerky, homemade fudge, and jams for unique souvenirs — plus there’s still a photo-worthy large rocking chair outside." - Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Texas Highways, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines