FoodWednesday, November 4
Abilene's Jay's BBQ Shack takes No. 1 on USA Today's Texas-style barbecue list
The Good Day Abilene team
If you've stood in line at Jay's BBQ Shack, you're in good company now. USA Today's 10Best Awards put the Abilene spot at No. 1 on its Texas-style barbecue picks worth the road trip, after a panel of experts nominated restaurants and readers voted. KTXS reported the win follows weeks of voting and community support.
Six of the top 10 Texas-style barbecue picks are in Texas
6 of 10
- in Texas
- 4 outside Texas
Source: CultureMap Dallas
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| in Texas | 6 | 60% |
| outside Texas | 4 | 40% |
Jay's started in 2015 with catering, then added a food truck and finally its own restaurant. USA Today calls it a “no-frills Abilene favorite” and points to the Boss Hog, a pulled pork and sausage sandwich with slaw. We'd start there.
- Pits fire up: as early as 3:30 each day
- Menu: meats by the half-pound, in sandwiches and in tacos
- No. 2 on the list: The Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood
- Austin area: four of the 10 picks
Jay's BBQ Shack landed first on the 10-pick list
USA Today's 10Best Awards list of Texas-style barbecue picks
1stof 10
Source: CultureMap Dallas
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| Place | Rank of 10 |
|---|---|
| Jay's BBQ Shack | 1st |
| The Salt Lick BBQ | 2nd |
| Down South Texas BBQ | 3rd |
| BBQ DNA | 5th |
| Franklin Barbecue | 10th |
Sources: CultureMap Dallas, KTXS