In case you haven\u2019t heard, the Hub City Barbeque event is no longer exactly for the Hub City \u2014 it\u2019s now reserved for Chamber of Commerce members. That\u2019s fine. Truly. Because if there\u2019s one thing we are not short on in Lubbock, it\u2019s incredible barbecue.<\/p>\n
We don\u2019t need wristbands or parking-lot politics to get brisket done right. We\u2019ve got brick-and-mortar legends, neighborhood staples, and hidden gems serving smoked perfection every single day \u2014 no gatekeeping required.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d also like to apologize in advance for any omissions. And always double-check before you go \u2014 many barbecue joints are open until sellout and\/or keep some pretty funky hours.<\/p>\n
Barbeque\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
Barbeque\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s just a taste of what\u2019s always available to anyone with an appetite:<\/p>\n
Big E’s Barbeque \u2014 1802 Buddy Holly Ave Rear
Bigham’s Smokehouse – 4302 19th St
Bigham’s Smokehouse –\u00a0 3312 82nd St
Bigham’s Smokehouse – 5012 Milwaukee Ave
Chopped And Sliced BBQ Restaurant \u2014 3501 50th St #110
Eddies \u2014 1324 East 50th
Evie Mae’s BBQ \u2014 Wolfforth, TX
Jimenez Y Friends (weekends only)
J&M BBQ \u2014 3605 34th St
J&M BBQ \u2014 6023 82nd St
Mitch’s Texas Style BBQ \u2014 2171 Slaton Rd
Mitch’s Texas Style BBQ \u2014 5024 Milwaukee Ave
Pies BBQ \u2014 4250 Avenue A
Pinkies \u2014 4704 4th St Lubbock
Powell’s Country Bar-B-Q \u2014 7729 19th St
Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q \u2014 4930 S Loop 289 #300
SMOK’D Pit Barbecue \u2014 11310 Slide Rd
The Shack \u2014 2309 N Frankford Ave
Tommy Bob’s \u2014 3334 66th
True Texas BBQ \u2014 4405 114th St
Whistlin’ Dixie BBQ Trailer \u2014 1520 Buddy Holly Ave
Wiley’s Old Fashion BBQ and Hamburgers \u2014 1924 Avenue A<\/p>\n
And if you\u2019re willing to take a short drive, there\u2019s always the out-of-town pilgrimage spot: Smokin\u2019 Dick\u2019s in Post \u2014 a place I personally consider worth the trip.<\/p>\n
So who needs to eat barbecue in a parking lot when you can sit down at one of these consistently excellent local spots, order more than you should, wait little to none, and skip the city politics altogether?<\/p>\n
Lubbock barbecue belongs to the people who love it \u2014 and there\u2019s plenty of it to go around.<\/p>\n
Go get \u2019em. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n
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