The highly-anticipated Top 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas, and an additional 50, have officially been announced by Texas Monthly. This year included Lubbock, Olton, Slaton and Wolfforth restaurants, with one making the Top 10.
Here is a look at the winners and why they were chosen, according to Texas Monthly.
Wolfforth’s Evie Mae’s BBQ takes #10 spot in Best BBQ Joints in Texas list
This contender’s rank won’t surprise most of its fans. Evie Mae’s BBQ, 217 US-62, has been an area mainstay since it opened in 2015. Texas Monthly noted its brisket, St. Louis-cut pork ribs, sausage, gluten-free baked goods, and desserts.
“We’ve been honored to be on that list for 8 of our 10 years in business,” Evie Mae’s stated on social media. “We have a passion for the product and service that drives us to continue through the hot, smelly, smoky, windy, cold, dirty, heavy, hard, and wonderfully fulfilling daily grind that is barbecue. This job is hard, the economics of this industry are hard. But it’s what we love and it’s worth it.”
The beloved Wolfforth restaurant also expanded out-of-state, opening a location in Miramar Beach, Florida on June 15, 2024.
Rejino Barbeque in Olton earns Texas Monthly Top 50 spot for quality brisket and smoked jalapeno poppers
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Rejino Barbeque, 609 7th St. in Olton, is another longtime Lubbock area favorite since it opened in 2017. Texas Monthly recognized its smoked jalapeno poppers, banana pudding and top-notch quality brisket.
“After the year we had last year, the perseverance of our team and leadership has paid off,” the restaurant stated on social media. “To be able to make this list two times in a row is almost a dream to us and an accolade that we do not take lightly. We are honored to be listed on this prestigious list along with so many peers that we look up to.”
Rejino also operates as the community’s grocery store, and still makes its area rounds as a food truck.
Jimenez y Friends receives honorable mention after earning USA Today’s Best Restaurants of 2025
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Jimenez y Friends, 4606 34th St., has already had an award winning year by becoming one of USA Today’s Restaurants of the Year in February. Texas Monthly also praised its tacos in the Top 50 Tacos list in October.
Its latest award is an honorable mention for Best BBQ Joints. Texas Monthly noted the brisket-and-egg taco, barbacoa and “addictive” Big Red barbecue sauce.
“Congratulations to all amazing BBQ joints to make the new To 50 List,” the restaurant stated on social media. “We made Honorable Mentions and we’re proud of everyone who has helped us get this far.”
Slaton’s Pitforks & Smokerings BBQ takes honorable mention for smoked meat and house-made tortillas
Pitforks & Smokerings BBQ, 1808 US 84 E in Slaton, made the honorable mentions list for its smoked turkey and pork ribs. Texas Monthly also noted the house-made tortillas and a side of fried cabbage make it a Top 100.
“Thanks so much @bbqsnob and @texasmonthly,” the restaurant stated on social media. “Top 100 ain’t bad!”
This restaurant was once a Texaco station, then a vehicle repair shop. Pitforks & Smokerings has also been on Texas Monthly’s lists since 2019.
Alana Edgin writes about business for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip? Contact her via email at aedgin@lubbockonline.com.
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