The 7 Best Places For BBQ In Corpus Christi

It’s surprise that barbecue in South Texas is truly legendary. Deliciously charred and . smoked brisket, creamy slaws and mac n cheese sides and melt-in-the-mouth ribs. Yep, this is the real deal. While everyone has their go-to spots, we’ve rounded up where you’ll find the very best BBQ in Corpus Christi.

The 7 Best Places For BBQ In Corpus Christi, How do these rankings work?

1. Julian’s BBQ

Julian’s BBQ serves up great Texan taste with their smoked meats that come fresh out of the pit, succulent and flavoursome. It’s family owned too, and is a must-visit spot for some lipsmackin’ BBQ in Corpus Christi. Stop by on Turkey Tuesdays for some delicious smoked turkey breasts and wings.

2. Hoegemeyer’s Barbeque Barn

Located in a 90 year old warehouse, Hoegemeyer’s Barbecue Barn uses traditional and simple methods to bring south Texas Mesquite barbeque to the masses. Its tender Angus Brisket is known all over town – perfectly smoked, and they’ll cut it just how you like: Lean, marbled, fatty, crown, burnt ends, stringy, or whatever takes your fancy.

3. Howards BBQ & Catering

This local barbecue joint has cooked up amazing BBQ in Corpus Christi since 1949. It still has a real homey feel, with everything made from scratch. Howards has an all-you-can-eat-BBQ deal for $18.95, so you can eat their delicious BBQ until you burst.

4. Salty Oak BBQ

Salty Oak BBQ is a popular place for big platters of smoked meats, so be sure to get here early before they sell out of your favourites. It’s tough to pick just one highlight from the menu here, but their Smoked Cajun Shrimp Mac n Cheese is finger lickin’ good!

5. Silverado Smokehouse

Beef, pork, ribs, brisket, sausages, chicken – Silverado Smokehouse has all the tasty meats your heart (and belly) could ever desire. A BBQ-lover’s heaven, they serve up hickory-smoked barbecue meats full of flavour. There’s lots of different delicious BBQ dishes that shall give you a hard time choosing your favorite.

6. Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q

This BBQ joint has locations across the US, yet still keeps the barbecue really authentic. From moist brisket to pulled pork sandwiches that are oozing with flavour, they do it all up to perfection here. Their Spicy Chops and Pork Loins are just two specialties that you won’t want to miss.

7. Texas Mesquite BBQ and Grill

Texas Mesquite BBQ & Grill is easily one of the best BBQ joints in all of Southern Texas. These folks don’t just specialise in serving amazingly grilled BBQ, they also serve mouthwatering gourmet burgers. As well as the classics like smoked wings and brisket, they have exotic meats such as elk burgers or fried alligator.