Best Ribs
Jan 27th, 2005, 09:50 AM
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You can probably get a better response by going to the Texas message board at www.chowhound.com
Jan 27th, 2005, 01:17 PM
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If you want the small, babyback pork ribs and not a chain restaurant, Sammies BBQ in Ft. Worth (Beach and Belknap) is my pick. They are meaty and served with a thin, brown, vinergary, not-tomato-ey, sauce and thick-cut "real" (meaning not frozen) fries and an oil-and-vinegar coleslaw . . . mmmmm, I'm getting hungry just writing about them.
Now . . . some people swear by Angelo's (also in Ft. Worth) . . . but those are those big, fatty beef ribs, they are served with that sweet, thick tomato-ey sauce, and they don't serve fries (I'm one of those who has to have fries and beer with my BBQ).
Please write back and let us know what you find and have a great time in Texas.
Sandy (in Denton)
Now . . . some people swear by Angelo's (also in Ft. Worth) . . . but those are those big, fatty beef ribs, they are served with that sweet, thick tomato-ey sauce, and they don't serve fries (I'm one of those who has to have fries and beer with my BBQ).
Please write back and let us know what you find and have a great time in Texas.
Sandy (in Denton)
Jan 27th, 2005, 04:21 PM
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Two special places come to mind. There's a place painted red on the main street in Fredericksburg that is excellent. Same for a place out on Dripping Springs Road near Austin -- best and biggest beef ribs ever.
Jan 31st, 2005, 04:18 PM
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I've always been partial to Tony Roma's Baby Back Ribs.
They are in various points around the state but sadly no where near me! I do stock up on their BBQ sauce when I'm there!
I too want the highlights (and lowlights) of ribs around the state!
They are in various points around the state but sadly no where near me! I do stock up on their BBQ sauce when I'm there!
I too want the highlights (and lowlights) of ribs around the state!
Feb 1st, 2005, 10:40 AM
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Any such list has to include the original Salt Lick restaraunt on FM 1826, southwest of Austin. It's a bit of a drive, but lots of folks think the trip is well worth it for their BBQ Ribs. They have a special sauce above any I've tasted. They have opened another location up in Austin at Hwy 360, but I haven't tried it. The drive out in the booneys and the atmosphere of the restaraunt at the original place seem to add to the experience.
May 10th, 2005, 06:53 AM
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On my recent trip to TX, I ventured to Salt Lick to experience Texas BBQ. A true experience. 2 men directing traffic into the restaurant were 2 TX rangers each with a badge, a pistol and handcuffs on their belt. Took me by surprise. There was a line to be seated but it moved quite fast. Since the menu is limited, once you order, your meal is returned within a few moments. "I" personally wasn't thrilled with the pork ribs. Reminded me of smoked ham on a bone. Potato salad was like O’Brien potatoes with a vinegar/mustard dressing. Different but good. Loved sitting in the picnic grove listing to a live band while I ate my meal. p.s. NO pesky BUGS.
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Looking for THE best pork ribs anywhere? Try the Country Tavern, just west of Kilgore on Texas Hwy 31. It'll be on your right. Stop anywhere in Kilgore, and they'll be happy to tell you just how to get there. I just finished up one of their famous pork ribs dinners a minute ago and it was just like all the others I've eaten there...the best. Country Tavern...'nuff said.
