The hype is real! Super fun experience and the bbq was delicious. Got there at 6:30 and was 180th in line LOL! Ate at 11:30. They were out of turkey and chicken by then. The people that were 1st in line got there at 1:30 in the morning. Had the brisket, pork ribs, pork shoulder, sausage, potato salad, Cole slaw and banana pudding. ALL DELICIOUS! Met Tootsie who is just wonderful. Go and have fun!! read more

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Drove out from Austin to Lexington, TX and had the amazing opportunity to experience Snow's BBQ. Legendary / celebrity pitmaster and octogenarian Tootsie Tomanetz and her partner Kerry Bexley served up some truly world-class BBQ in an incredibly fun atmosphere. She's also an incredibly hard-working pitmaster, carrying coals in a shovel from the oven to the smoker and checking on the meat with her hands as the temperature sensors. Snow's BBQ was recently featured in the Netflix documentary Chef's Table BBQ episode 1 if you want to check it out. The documentary does a superlative job of telling the story of this talented team and what they strive to do every Saturday. So awesome I got to experience it with them today. Brisket was the highlight of the meal with a delectable rib and a smoked sausage as an accompaniment. Sauce was unique and wonderful. Part of the Snow's appeal (or maybe it's just rationalization for the three hour wait) is hanging with other BBQ lovers in line. Some amazing people doing some of the best BBQ there is. read more

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Awesome barbecue! You do have to wait a few hours to get it, and you need to arrive early (to the tune of 6 AM) if you want the good stuff. But it's well worth the wait. You'll get complimentary FREE alcoholic beverages while you wait, just head to the drink line and come back to your spot in the food line. Try anything. It's all great. The brisket and ribs were masterfully made. If you're lucky enough or masochistic enough to be one of the first fifty or so people in line, you can get the chicken which is supposed to be legendary. No such luck this time for our group, but it was a must-have experience if you're in Central Texas. read more

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It was a great experience! Visiting from Canada Snows was on a bucket list of Texas Bbq to try out. I was a fan after watching the Netflix episode. When my cousin who lives in Austin said we have to get up at 4:30am to make it in line between 5-6am. I laughed but also willing to do it. Only opened on Saturday 8am to 1pm or until sold out. So our first full day in TX we were up at the crack of stupid and drove an hour to Lexington. Coffee in hand, I was ready. We arrived at 6:20am and parking was already hard to find, and line has already formed past the smokers. It was still pretty dark. There was a coffee truck near by that had pastries, otherwise no other option. People seemed ready with fold up chairs, dressed warm, card games so on. At around 7ish the owner Kerry started to greet people and gave everyone a number I was 83, for a raffle to win Snow swag hats / shirts so on, or to be moved up in front of the line, and also has free beer while you wait. Though I wasn't in the mood to be drinking beer at 7am, I thought it was pretty awesome that they offered that. The sun started to come out and started to get warm. The bathrooms were nice and clean. Eating area looks small but turn over is fast. We finally got to the front of line around 9:30am. And still had all the options. First time my cousin who have been here several times had the option to get the chicken, she said it was always sold out. We ordered 1lb brisket, 1/2lb ribs, turkey, jalapeño sausage, chicken, sides: potato salad, coleslaw, mac & cheese and banana cream pudding. We were 4 adults and a toddler. And it was plenty of food enough for dinner that night. My faves: brisket was some of the best Ive ever had, everything was very tasty side were ok, but I loved the banana cream pudding. It was nice to get picture with Ms. Tootsie herself and owner Kerry. All the staff were super friendly. We spent almost $200 on food also got a tank top and hubby bought a shirt. It was a great experience, overall if you have the time I say do it!!!! read more

Snow's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

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We waited 4.5 hours in the muggy Texas heat. Brisket -fatty is okay. Lean is very dry (which is not the case at most of the Tx top bbq restaurants who know how to get that lean meat to stay moist.) Ribs- dry, chewy. Might as well have eaten beef jerky. Pork shoulder - this was very good. Moist & flavorful... although my friend said theirs was dry. Bbq sauce - very good (you will absolutely need it as most meat is dry) Potato salad - meh. Beans -ok Banana pudding- good, lots of Nilla wafers, real chunks of bananas. Probably the best thing. Open bar! Got a drink from the free bar & tipped generously for the nice pour. The set up inside the building is inefficient & makes no sense whatsoever. There is only 1 person carving the meat, 1 person getting your cold sides, and a cashier. Then you serve your own beans & get your condiments & tea. They should have at least 2-3 more people & they should rearrange the entire set up to make it more efficient. Even once inside the building you are standing & waiting another 30 minutes just to finally order your meat - especially due to the large orders and the slowness of the 1 meat carver. Only outdoor seating. Once you get a seat, flies will swarm your food making it difficult for you to enjoy. There are fly fans but only 1 per table, and if your plate is not directly under it...you will have 30 flies swarming you. Not fun. It took less than 10 minutes for me to try eat enough after starving for almost 5 hours. I was just tired of swatting flies away & wanted to just get back in the AC for the 2 hour ride back home. I figured i would just wrap it up to-go & try to eat in the comfort of my own home, yet I still didn't enjoy it. Due to the inconsistency of the meat quality, texture & flavor - this place doesn't deserve a top spot on Tx Monthly or any other best bbq list. I am even willing to overlook the lackluster side items, dessert offerings & overall poor ambiance, seating, etc... the meats are not prepared up to even basic standards. I might as well have just gone to Rudy's and spent less, saved time & been less disappointed. read more

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Ok here goes. If you have not been to Snow's, GO ! Drive, fly, walk, run or however just go. It's a Texas bucket list recommendation, especially for bbq enthusiasts or foodies in general. It's located in Lexington Texas ( Google it ) . They're only open on Saturdays @ 8:00 am. Sometimes a little earlier. NOTE THEY WILL SELLOUT. So you have to commit and get your ass there before the chickens wake up. Seriously. People camp in their vehicles to get in line early. Anyway about this little legendary bbq place. It's voted best bbq in Texas and has won countless awards. The Pit Master Boss Lady is none other than 89 years young Tootsie Tomanetz. Super sweet and always on deck along Pit Master Clay Cowgill running the pits. Mr. Kerry ( the owner ) is also running around making sure the ship is sailing smoothly. All the staff are super friendly and helpful. The food is just superior bbq. Hands down delicious. That's why people from around the world come here. Waiting in ridiculous long lines in rain, heat, cold, snow or whatever to eat. Anyway I'm sure other reviews have similar content so I want bore you anymore. But do yourself a favor. Make a plan, commit and go to Snow's. You want regret it. Till we eat again read more

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Absolutely lives up to its reputation. Kerry was fabulous in helping with our order for a large group. Can't say enough about this place.

It's refreshing to know that, in this age of hype, some things are exactly as they're portrayed on tv. This restaurant was the focus of Netflix's Chef's Table, Season 1, Episode 1. And this place is exactly as portrayed, as is Ms. Tootsie and the staff... and of course the food. Other reviews will tell you to show up at 4:30 in the morning and bring a lawn chair. Turns out, that's very good advice. We showed up at 4:30 and had three dozen people ahead of us in line. By the time they opened, the line was 160 people long. We were eating world class BBQ by 8:15 am (BBQ for breakfast) accompanied by a complimentary (free) and very tasty Titos Bloody Mary. But for this particular restaurant, that's the way to do it. It's an unforgettable way to start your Saturday. I love Texas BBQ - in particular, brisket and sausage. Both were really great, especially the brisket. We also enjoyed the perfectly smoked ribs. But the pork shoulder steak stood out most for me. That's not something I normally associate with TX BBQ but it was quite impressive (and absolutely perfectly seasoned). That shoulder, as well as the brisket and ribs, were flawless. This is telling -- We found all their options to be so good that, even though the BBQ sauce is amazing, we used very little of it :-) Ms. Tootsie came out, interacted with the crowd, and posed for dozens of pictures. She's humble, sweet, and is as authentic as her BBQ. Everyone was so nice here, including the customers, who came from all over. One guy has driven non-stop from California to dine there. He was not disappointed. The family in front of us had flown in from England. The smiles on their faces as they ate said it all. read more

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Finally made it to Snows and the experience as a whole did not disappoint! Does waking up at 4:30 am standing in the freezing cold for four hours with strangers sound fun? Hell yea! That's what Texas BBQ is about. The people really make the experience here. We even got to meet the Queen of BBQ herself. Really appreciated the clean bathrooms, extra chairs, and fire pits along the way. They even have free beer and cocktails. The food- In Texas brisket is king and I hate to say I was disappointed. The brisket and pork were very dry and we ordered in between. Saying that, the chicken was amazing! I don't usually order the chicken but I'm glad I did. The ribs were also very good. And the banana pudding was some of the best I've had. I would recommend coming to Snows to anyone. I would suggest getting there at 6 am with a chair. We arrived at 6:30 and were 89th in line. They opened at 8 on the dot and we were eating by 10:30am. Time to nap read more

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I had been savoring eating at this legendary joint, but it disappointed on many levels. I can forgive the "no chicken today" announcement, since I was on the fence whether to order outside of the BBQ holy trinity despite the rave reviews. However, I can not excuse dry brisket & ribs that were akin to a salt lick. We didn't even purchase the sausage since it looked dried up & overcooked. Only the pork steak was decent. And while no one should choose a BBQ place based upon the sides & desert, only the coleslaw seemed like it wasn't purchased at a discount grocery store. Maybe the hype surrounding the Texas Monthly ratings & Netflix special has resulted in them resting on their reputation? No bueno! Don't get snowed!! read more

Snow's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

This BBQ place is famous. So we roll up at 6am after driving 3 hours to get here. Then we wait in line. We don't get to order until 11am (and they opened at 7:30am). Finally, we get to the front and order brisket, sausage and rib. The beans used to be free, but they aren't any more. Honestly, the brisket was moist, but the ribs were out of this world. This was Texas BBQ rib perfection. Would I wait in line again for this BBQ? Yes! I would order a full ribs! As a non-Texan, these are by far my favorite ribs. The brisket is good too, but I can't say enough about the ribs!! read more

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Did not disappoint. Drove 2.5 hours in the early morning to arrive before the line got too long. The crowd was very friendly, the employees as well. The food was great and probably the best sausage that I have ever eaten. Will go back and make it a regular stop. read more

The wait is real but the joy you feel when you're next in line is magical and the food is awesome

OVERHYPED bbq Snows is one of those places where Yelp will let you down. We came before opening as we heard that if you didn't come early and wait you'd be out of luck as they sell out fast So we came early and still had to wait 3 hours. We ordered extra because we were that excited. A few bites in and you learn there's nothing really that special about the bbq here. Don't waste your time because the bbq is just alright.. Not only that, most places have really tasty sides. Here you get white bread and beans.. it really is a joke here. One of those places not worth the time waiting in line, wasting your money or calories. HUGE disappointment, not recommended Instead try KILLENs bbq! Everything is way more flavorful and delicious and their sides pack a punch to match the flavorful Smokey bbq. read more

Snow's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

For my birthday this year, I just wanted one thing: visit Snow's BBQ. Snow's has been named the best BBQ in Texas multiple times. I also wanted to meet Miss Tootsie. After going to bed way too late in Austin, TX, 3:00a came way too early. I ran on fumes and excitement all the way to Lexington, TX. The roads were dark, bumpy, and full of animals. I wouldn't recommend hurrying on the backroads between Austin and Lexington. We arrived to the sleepy downtown of Lexington just before 4:30a. We gathered up our chairs and a cooler and hurried to line. I wasn't expecting to be first, but I wasn't expecting to be 68th either. The group that was first in line arrived around 2a. Note: If you are flying into Austin and don't have lawn chairs, people who get there early enough can grab them from the side of the building. Snow's has quite the collection of lawn chairs from people who have bought them specifically to wait in line and then had to leave them before heading back to the airport. We had a perfect view into the pits where Clay worked all the different meats on the giant smokers. We sat mostly in silence. People either tried to sleep in their lawn chairs or talked quietly amongst themselves. If you On the weekend I went, Clay worked by himself for most of the morning. Tootsie was one of the last of the Snow's crew to show up, which was a bit disappointing. I guess at 88 years old, she deserves to sleep in once in a while. When Tootsie did show up, she checked on all the meats, shoveled coal, and even hauled wood. As the morning went on, the line grew bigger and bigger. The line eventually wrapped around Snow's and then down the sidewalk out of view. When Kerry did his first count around 7a, there were nearly 300 people in line. Snow's also has a free bar that opened up around 7:45a along with an outdoor gift shop. Really cool touch. The bathrooms are also super nice. It was around 9:15a by the time we got our food and sides. We got: Brisket Pork Ribs Pork Shoulder Steak Sausage Jalapeno Sausage Beans Potato Salad Coleslaw The star of the show was the brisket. It was one of the top 3 briskets I've ever had. It is between Snow's, Franklin (Austin, TX), and Harp (KC, MO) for me. It was tender and melt in your mouth, but didn't completely fall apart. It had a beautiful smoke ring on it. Kerry talked me into the pork shoulder steak. I've never had it before, and it was really good. Don't sleep on it! The ribs were also excellent. Nice smoke, good rub, tender, but not falling apart. I thought the regular sausage ate a little dry and needed some sauce. It could probably use some cheese or something in it. The jalapeno sausage was really good. In terms of sides, the beans were the best, followed by the potato salad, and in distant third was the coleslaw. We thought ahead to bring some to-go containers (the cheap ones from any big box store near the plastic bags) to load our cooler with the leftovers. By 10a, we had the car loaded and were on the way back to Austin, TX for a well deserved nap. While we were eating, we got to visit with Kerry and Miss Tootsie, and she was gracious enough to take a picture with us. She's an incredible person. I can't recommend Snow's highly enough. If you consider yourself to be a fan of smoked meats, get to Snow's. read more

I finally got here. The idea of staying overnight or getting in line didn't excite me. Either case, it's top 10 recognition of best BBQ in Texas is legit. No tricks here. The meat is the star of the show. I had everything, but the chicken. The jalapeño sausage needs more kick of jalapeño to me, but it's good nonetheless. Hard to poke holes here. I'm glad I got here and checked this off the list AND got a picture with Ms. Tootsie to capture the moment. read more

Snow's BBQ - National Geographic is here following Ms. Tootsie her around and if I'm lucky, the picture they captured of me will make the cut. - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

This place offers a whole experience centered around BBQ. I learned about Snow's after watching the Netflix show. I came here on a Saturday morning and stood in line at 4:30 am. My husband and I were no. 31 and 32 when the place opened at 7:45 and people started counting off. Not bad! We got a little of everything that was on the menu. Delicious! The chopped brisket sandwich was the best. I also liked the chicken. So glad that we got to visit! read more

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Snows has their operation down. We were prepared for a big line so brought chairs and setup in line at 4:45am. Sometime around 7am you'll be told your number in line which is important because shortly thereafter they draw some numbers as part of a raffle. They picked around 10-12 winners who got to choose from a few different merch items or even to move to the front of the line. There is not real cover while in line so be prepared if there is any rain in the forecast. Once the merch booth opens you can buy coffe and water there if needed. Considering the number of people and amount of work that early in the morning, every staff member we encountered was extra friendly. The food, as expected, did not disappoint. I was surprised to find that my top two meats were the pork ribs and chicken though the jalapeño cheese sausage was equally as great with brisket being just a little behind those. Overall though no complaints about any of the meats. We didn't get any sides because...more room for meat...but did get the delicious banana pudding. General timeline from our trip: 4:45am - arrived and was 82nd in line 7:00am - Merch opened 7:15am - Picked raffle winners 7:45am- BBQ and drink line opened 9:15am got our food read more

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I can't believe I made it! We got in line at 6:25AM and were numbers 91-94th. Crazyyy. The works are so friendly and Ms tootsie took the time to greet and take pictures with customers. They opened at like 7:30AM and had an open bar. They also do raffles and we won a tumbler, bottle of sauce and a koozie. Fantastic customer service. The food is sooo good!! Flavorful, moist, great smoke flavor. We tried the coleslaw side and it was good. read more

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This was absolutely an incredible experience, and one that began by watching the Chefs Table episode featuring Kerry, the owner of Snow's BBQ and Miss Tootsie - the now world-renown "Pitmaster" of Snow's BBQ. This is a place that is only open on Saturdays and people line up for hours, as much as 10 hours ahead of the 8am opening, or 7:30am on the day of my visit. The four of us woke up around 4am and departed Austin around 4:30am and began the 1-hour drive to Lexington. We arrived shortly after 5:30am and immediately went to stand in line. We hadn't really prepared compared to most of the other folks standing, rather sitting in their fold-up chairs with blankets and coolers. We eventually discovered that we were numbers 104-107 in line. We hadn't been lucky enough to win any of the raffles which would've afforded us a jump ahead in line with some winners able to go right to the front of the line. It was dark and cold during much of our waiting, but an occasional walk over to the pits to see Kerry, Miss Tootsie, and staff tending over the meats provided just the right amount of warm-up. The atmosphere quickly kicked into high gear once the "open bar" actually opened up, offering free liquor drinks as well as beer. There was also a coffee and souvenir shop. This helped the time to go by faster, as even when they open the doors, it's still a slow progression to make it up to the front of the line and in the doors. I'm sure part of this is due to the limited seating that they have outdoors. We eventually got into the doors around 9:50am and it was very surreal. I went ahead and ordered the original smoked sausage as well as the brisket, with sides of potato salad and banana pudding. I accompanied it with the fixings (bread, onions, pickles). I should note that they did in fact run out of chicken at 9:06am this particular day. We were able to get a table right next to the pits, which afforded us the opportunity to speak with Kerry for a short bit. We also had the opportunity to take photos with Kerry and Miss Tootsie. It literally felt as though we were standing with celebrities, and in many ways, they are just that. The smoked bbq here is absolutely top-notch and without question some of the best bbq I've had hands down! The banana pudding was also some of the best that I've had as well. The potato salad - well not so much and I would rank that right up with store-bought potato salad, but that's ok. While in line for close to 5 hours, we met some really nice people. One couple was here in the US on their honeymoon from London and this was a must-visit on their list. She was even 7 months pregnant and was a trooper the entire time! This is all part of the incredible experience of visiting Snow's BBQ and it's an absolute MUST VISIT regardless of where you are. Book travel and visit this place and do it soon! You will NOT regret it! read more

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Decided to come back nearly 13 months later (today is March 5, 2022) and give Snow's one more go and I am glad we did! We made a big adjustment to our trip planning for an ultimate experience and it definitely helped. Instead of arriving at 6:15am (like last time) and ending up #150ish in line forcing to get some 'end of day barbecue' (and they ran out of pork steak and ribs to boot), we arrived at 4am and ended up being #28 in line. Also we ended up winning the raffle too! Free Tshirt! And for some reason, they opened like 20 minutes early and no joke I was eating by 8:10am. Last time, we were eating by noon! If I am gonna wait in a line and wait to eat, I might as well come early and get much better quality bbq out of it. So look everything was much much better this time. So much smoke flavor in this meat. So much pink everywhere. Snow's flavors are 100% what true classic texas bbq should be. Unfortunately, all that smoking dried out the food a lot. But, still a so much better experience that I bumped my rating up to 4 stars. I love Tootsie and Kerry. I love this team. I love hanging with the fellow enthusiasts in line. Snows is more than bbq, it's family. And you taste it in the food. Thanks for all you do! read more

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Incredible barbecue. My favorite here were the pork spare ribs. Simple, but great. Super big ribs with a lot of meat on them. Super tender and juicy. Perfectly cooked. Nice bite into it. Good flavor. Simple. Awesome brisket. Super tender. Like meat butter. Enjoyed the flavor as well. Super good sausage. Very meaty texture. Sausage was also huge. Comfortable flavors. Definitely a spice kick to them. Really good chicken. The pork steak shoulder was okay. Some pieces were really tender and good. Other parts were dry and tough. It all depends which cut. Potato salad was so good. Sweet flavor. Overall, everything was great. One of the best barbecue places ever. Really worth the trip/drive. It was a mission getting out to Snow's. Got to meet Miss Tootsie, Kerry, and Clay as well. Had nice conversations with all of them. Good people. read more

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They create a shortage by only opening Saturday and having one person cutting and servicing. Hard to say good service when you wait 2 hours plus, and find out there is a big bottle neck just created by the they choose to serve. That being said, I was doing a BBQ tour, hitting Brenham's, Lockhart's and Luling's best. I was planning to head to Lockhart, but realized I could make a morning of driving up to Snow's and having it for breakfast. I did, and I can say it was the best of all the name bbq joints. Thats saying a lot. I am retired and have the time to go, wait, and see. Most people would not think the differences were worth the wait. But if you strive to taste and want to cook the best, go and experience. I judge every BBQ by their brisket. It was moist, tender and perfect smoke ring. Very slightly better than all the other best. read more

May 2021 Recap: 1) We arrived at Snow's around 5:30 am and were #104 & 105 in line. They started letting people in to order around 7:30/8ish, and we were seated with our food around 9:45. 2) Get the Pork Shoulder Steak. This is by far the most underrated item on the menu. Perfectly tender & juicy, it is what every piece of pork probably aspires to be. We also had the brisket, ribs, & sausage, which were good, but about a league below the pork shoulder. It may just be that we received leaner cuts of the brisket, when I prefer fatty. If you are looking for that classic, wait-for-4-hrs Texas BBQ event, Snow's is a fun Saturday morning option! I appreciated the free drinks, clean restrooms, and raffle drawing that they provided to enhance the overall experience. read more

Snow's BBQ - Pork Shoulder Steak, Jalapeño Sausage, Ribs, Brisket (counterclockwise) - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

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Awesome experience coming to Snow's BBQ! Highly recommend this place if you like Bbq. You have to wait a while but well worth it for some smoking fresh Bbq. Got to meet great people while waiting. The best part was meeting the lady behind it all. I was surprised to see how clean and organized the place was. First come first serve so show up early like the night before so you can guarantee some Bbq. I will definitely be back soon for some more. read more

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Best brisket in Texas. The turkey was excellent. The pork shoulder was flavorful. The banana pudding was a great way to finish the meal. Get there early (they open at 8am) the line is long and they do run out of items. Everyone that works there is super friendly. Especially Ms Tootsie, the pit master. She was taking photos with everyone and was so sweet. read more

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We got there at 6 am and we were number 102. They do raffles while you are in line. (Free shirt, skip the line, discount on your food). They opened up at 7:30 and it took us about 1 hour to get inside to order our food. Totally worth it! It would of took us less time but a group of 6 won a raffle drawing and got to skip the line behind #100. Right in front of us, lol. They ordered dine in and took pounds and pounds of delicious bbq to go. It was totally worth the wait though. Me, my grandson Tee and my friend Flip ordered 1lb. of every meat. My favorite was the juicy cooked to perfection brisket, fall off the bone ribs and the savory sausage!!! The staff was amazing and we got to take a pic with Mrs. Tootsie! Sooo cool!!! 5/5. We will be returning. One of the best bbq joints I have been to! read more

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Woke up extremely early to make the 2 hour trip from San Antonio to try the famous Snow's BBQ after watching the Netfix show. Arrived at 8:00 a.m. and we were the end of the line that wrapped around the entire building. We were really excited to be here but didn't anticipate just how slow the line moves. By the time we got up to the front of the store it was 1:00 pm. We had waited in line for 5 hours! And there were still 150+ people behind us. The owners would come out and make announcements but made it sound like we were all going to be able to buy some BBQ. We got to the counter and the 3 guys in front of us all ordered 1 lb of brisket each, which finished all of the brisket off for the day. We literally were left with a brisket piece the size of your finger. My friends and I were just shocked that the owners didn't somewhat limit the amount of meat that people could order so everyone could have a chance at enjoying the BBQ. Everyone behind us was left with only sausage to try. So if you don't get to the store before 7 am, don't count on getting any of the meats that you wanted to try. The finger sized piece of brisket that we did have was pretty good but was nowhere near worth the full day we spent on travel and waiting in line for a tiny piece of brisket. The sausage was below average, kind of dry and just sort of fell apart. Overall, quite disappointed at the management of the BBQ joint especially after all of the Netflix hype did not pan out. :( read more

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I ordered using Goldbelly where you pay a lot and they ship by plane. I ordered a brisket which weighed around 4.5 pounds. My order came on time, vacuum sealed and frozen. I read and watched several TV show saying this was the best BBQ in Texas, I have ordered the same way from one of their main competitors. I was kind of disappointed I was expecting much more from this place, I mean it was good but not extraordinary but if you don't live in Texas ordering this way is a good to try things. read more

Snow's BBQ - Order via Goldbelly - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

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Go! Just go! We got there at 6:30 AM and I was number 128 in line. Yes, the line will be long. Yes, it is worth it. We got our food by 10:30 AM.You're going for the experience and the great food. The sides are nothing to write home about, but every pound of meat that comes from those pits is worth it. The brisket was so tender and not fatty. Both sausages were good, but I prefer the regular sausage over the jalapeño just because of the flavor. Also, get the pork shoulder. It'll melt in your mouth. They also had free alcohol while we waited, which was nice. The ambiance was nice too. It wasn't too hot when I went, but it's nice to have a quiet morning in the country watching the sun come up and there were plenty of trees for shade. Make sure you bring a lawn chair so you're not standing the entire time. read more

Snow's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

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Excellent bbq! Arrived around noon, they were starting to wind down but had plenty of brisket, pork ribs and sausage along with sides. Zero line or waiting.Brisket was moist, jalapeno sausage was a little dry but packed with flavor. Some of the best pork ribs I've ever had ! read more

Driving around Texas eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ. Read the reviews and decide that we needed to be @ Snow's before 5am so that we could be eating BBQ before 9am, they open @ 8am. So we got to Snow's around 4:15am and we were eating around 8:30am perfect timing ( we were # 26, 27, 28 in line) Problem was that it was a cold feels like 30F because there was a cold front and it was REALLY windy. There are NO heaters for the customers waiting and we did not have enough layers nor blankets. We were REALLY cold as were most people around us. Please note that you should bring chairs and water and anything else you might need if you line up as early as we did. They do have a restroom area. Also note that when they open they have free beer & free Bloody Mary. Also note they only let a few people in at a time when ordering as the place is very small. So the process is get in order your meats & sides watch them cut the meats in front of you (with an electric knife, interesting) they ask if you are eating there or to go. We got to go and ate in our warm automobile. Please note all dining is outdoor covered dining. ( too cold for me) Now for the food, brisket was okay, we have had much better, sausage was good, and we got the pork steak which was more like pork chucks. We have eaten at Snow's 3 times now and I need to say that both times before were better. This was the last place for us to eat of the 50 places on the Top 50 BBQ list and it was not that good. Not sure what happened, perhaps the weather, perhaps??? But for the prices I expected better. We were so excited to finish out Top 50 list and went and got pictures with Ms. Tootsie and Mr. Carey, just wish the food had been better. We got no sides but did enjoy a free Lone Star beer & Bloody Mary... read more

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To truly understand the artistry of Snow's BBQ, you first need to understand the fundamentals of barbecue. Ignore the reviews that complain about "dry meat" or "lack of flavor", they are wrong and ignorant about the craft. Traditional Hill Country barbecue is meat cooked over direct heat from the coals you made. And when it's done right, as few pit masters besides Tootsie can even achieve, the flavor is incredible and sublime! Leave your expectations from other barbecue restaurants at the door, and pay attention to what your senses tell you: you will not see bark that thin or a complexity of meat flavor like this anywhere else. So no, the meat will not be wet: this isn't some Traeger cook where the meat is steamed rather than barbecued. And no, the meat will not be coated in "punchy" or "smokey" flavorings: this isn't some chain restaurant where the meat is slathered in sugar and 15 spices to hide a lack of craft. This is even different than the other top-end barbecue places in Texas. This is the pinnacle of traditional Hill Country barbecue against which all other barbecue is measured. Pay close attention because your education into the fundamentals of traditional barbecue will start here. Pay close attention to the food, the camaraderie, and the community in the line around you, and you will get a masterclass into what traditional barbecue is all about. read more

Everyone here was very nice rustic ambience tasty banana pudding the owner was really nice. read more

Snow's BBQ - Snows BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

We arrived at 4:45AM on 12/10/2022 and were 37 & 38 in line. Apparently right after "Dave R." from the previous review! "What he said". A coworker had told me about his recent trip to Snow's BBQ... getting in line at 7:45am... waiting four hours to eat, hoping there would be meat left by the time they got to the front of the line. It sounded... well... pretty miserable to be honest! My response: "I'm not waiting in line four hours for ANY food, not even BBQ!" Then I watched the Netflix Chef's Table episode on Snow's, Kerry and "Miss Tootsie", having previously not known what a "Miss Tootsie" even was. As soon as the show was over I txt'd my co-worker and said, "I take it back... I'm going to Snows!" and a couple weeks later I was happy to be waiting in the same line! If an 87 year old woman can work all week as a school custodian and then get up Saturday morning at 1am to fire up the pits and create BBQ, I can fall out of bed at 4am, relax in a chair for three hours to experience this creation made possible by two, hard-working folks and their dedicated crew! And I'm glad I did! read more

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5 stars doesn't really cover this. I don't care what anyone says, THIS is the BEST BBQ in the world. We went here on a lark as it's not far for us. We arrived around 10:15 and we ordered at 12:30. At that point they were out of chicken, pork steak, bananas pudding, potato salad and turkey. When we left at about 1:15 all they had was brisket and sausage. The food: MY GOD. The brisket is tender and like, actual meat. Well trimmed and melts in your mouth. The sausage is very beefy and barely greasy but not dry. The ribs made me cry. They fall off the bone. The sauces are excellent as well and if you get some food to take with you don't forget to buy some! They have a free bar while you wait (please tip). This was so beyond worth it. They are super nice and service is excellent and considering how many people they serve, that's awesome. There is a very laidback vibe. Blown away. Thank you!!!! read more

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Only open on Saturdays. Gotta get there early and expect to wait awhile in line. The absolute best barbecue I've had to date in TX. The line was long (arrived at 6:00 and started eating at 10:30) but it was completely worth it. To ease the wait they provide complimentary drinks and have cornhole. All the service staff are exceptional friendly and the wait line was collegial visiting with all the folks that came from all over to try this place out. Food was not as expensive as expected but was worth the price. Brisket - 5/5 Sausage - 5/5 ( the jalapeño one is not overly spicy Ribs - 4.5/5 Pork Steak - 3.5/5 (a little on the dry side) Chicken - 4.5/5 Potato salad - 5/5 Meeting Terry and Ms Tootsie was a bonus. Will definitely be back. You need to get to the service line before 9:00 if you want chicken, that usually runs out early. read more

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Brisket was dry, but I enjoyed the wait (meeting other BBQ lovers from around the world) and meeting the owner operators. Be prepared for a long wait. We arrived at 6:00 am and we were 116th in line. We were served at 9:20. read more

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If you're willing to drive this far for snows bbq, you can drive alittle farther for something better. It was raining so we arrived at 6, ate at 10. Brisket 3.5/5: skip on lean, only get fatty. Ribs: 4/5: tender, flavorful. Sausage 1/5: Crumbly, dry. It felt like eating a meatloaf, there was almost 0 fat in the sausage. Wouldn't ever consider getting this. Pork Steak 2/5: really dry, didn't really have a lot of seasoning. Turkey 3/5: Juicy, but not a lot of seasoning. all in all, we had high expectations and wouldn't even drive here if it was local. Nice people though read more

Snow's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, Texas

Snow's BBQ is a bucket list worthy experience. All the hype around this place is real, and you will not be disappointed. We arrived at 3:30am and were 19 and 20 in line. First in line arrived at 11:30pm Friday night. Although we originally planned to catch some sleep in line, we ended up having great conversation with people in line. Randomly, the lady just ahead of us in line went to the same high school as my wife at the same time and they even had a mutual friend. What a small world. Kerry was working and talking to customers and we were able to take some pictures with him. Tootsie was on a probably overdue vacation, so I didn't get a chance to meet her. Before opening, they do a raffle. We won the first raffle! Our choices were jump ahead to #16 in line, discount on food, discount on merchandise, and a few other things. We were only 1 party behind the line jump, so we went with the food discount. We ordered literally everything on the menu. Here's the run down. The brisket was perfect, and matches the perfection that I've experienced at Franklin's and la barbecue in Austin. The turkey had great flavor, but it was not the most moist I ever had (not dry by any means though). The ribs were as good as it can be for its style, which means it had perfect smokey flavor, perfect salt and pepper seasoning, fell off the bone, and retained enough texture for your teeth to bite into. The pork steak had a fantastic flavor (again, smokey and seasoned well), texture and tenderness similar to the pork ribs. Both original and jalapeño sausages were delicious and perfect as sausage can be. The chicken was as good as any smoked chicken I ever had, but in my mind, smoked chicken has a very low ceiling for achieving perfection and I felt like I could get chicken that good in a lot of other places around the country here and there if you know where to look. The banana pudding was good, better than you would find at most restaurants, but I did have better banana pudding in Lockhart's "Culinary Room" store. Parking is kind of anywhere that makes sense. It's a small town, so use common sense and be considerate. We were able to eat at tables there with no problems. I'm already thinking of my next visit. Which I will plan another vacation around this place. Who says you can't hit a bucket list item twice anyway? read more

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