East Texas is where smoky barbecue and Cajun soul meet—and Beaumont sits right in the heart of it all.
In this humid Gulf Coast city, pitmasters swap brisket secrets, spice their links with a little Louisiana warmth, and serve up sides that taste like home.
Barbecue in Beaumont is big on wood-fired flavor, generous portions, and that Texas hospitality. Whether you want slow-cooked ribs, juicy sausage, or a messy pulled pork sandwich, this city delivers serious ’cue.
1. Patillo’s Bar-B-Q
A near-century-old institution, Patillo’s is a family-run legend known for its signature East Texas hot links—smoky, spicy, and bursting with history.
Their sausage is a local rite of passage, while the brisket and ribs keep locals and travelers coming back.
The sides are simple (potato salad, beans), but everything is steeped in tradition and smoky love.
2. Willy Burger
Don’t let the name fool you—Willy’s is as much about barbecue as beefy burgers.
Their smoked brisket sandwich is a local favorite, sporting thick slices, house sauce, and a soft bun.
The vibe is retro-diner-meets-smokehouse, and you can’t go wrong with their decadent loaded fries or the combo plates piled high with meat.
3. Boomtown BBQ Company
Modern, friendly, and fiercely loyal to Texas method, Boomtown cures and smokes its brisket to peppery perfection, serves tender ribs that fall off the bone, and offers house-made jalapeño-cheese sausage.
Their burnt ends and loaded mac ‘n’ cheese are cult favorites, while the patio (with live music!) is where you’ll catch weekend locals unwinding.
4. Chauncey’s Bar-B-Q
Widely loved for its no-frills charm, Chauncey’s is a takeout treasure serving hearty brisket, pork ribs, meaty turkey legs, and combo plates stacked with lightly spiced sausage.
The staff is friendly, and the potato casserole makes a perfect, creamy counterpoint to the spicy ‘cue.
5. Broussard’s Links + Bar-B-Q
Authentic, old-school Texas barbecue with Cajun fun on the side, Broussard’s is known for juicy sausage links, rich brisket, and rib dinners as big as your appetite.
Locals rave about the hospitality—plus the boudin, potato salad, and Texas toast, all served fast, hot, and with a smile.
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