Across
- 3. Houston joint known for award-winning glazed pork ribs and a full cocktail bar.
- 6. Arlington pioneer famous for "Mexicue" fusion items like brisket tacos.
- 8. Family-run Austin and Dallas giant famous for massive "Dino" beef ribs.
- 10. Houston powerhouse famous for its custom-built pits and giant scratch-made cakes.
- 12. Lockhart classic where guests walk past an open wood fire on the floor to order.
- 14. Lockhart landmark famous for serving meats on butcher paper with no sauce and no forks.
- 15. Austin favorite known for creative menu items like peach-tea-glazed pork belly.
Down
- 1. Historic 1949 Taylor institution widely revered as the "cathedral of smoke."
- 2. Lexington spot open only on Saturdays, helmed by legendary pitmaster Tootsie Tomanetz.
- 4. Austin hotspot famous for its multi-hour morning lawn-chair line.
- 5. Spring landmark that became one of the first American barbecue joints to earn a Michelin Star.
- 7. High-end Dallas spot open only a few days a week, famous for wagyu brisket.
- 9. Fort Worth staple known for blending Texas brisket with Tex-Mex flavors.
- 11. Historic joint operating since 1932 under the same family in Lockhart.
- 13. Fort Worth shack ranked number one in the state by Texas Monthly in 2021.