LaVaca BBQ - Port Lavaca

09/19/2026

“I’ll take one of everything please”

09/17/2026

Craving BBQ? you know exactly where to go!

09/13/2026

Have you tried the El Conchinito?

This pork marinated in an Anchiote Paste is topped with Pickled Onions and Pico De Gallo - the perfect mix of BBQ and Hispanic heritage!

09/10/2026

PIT PLATES ARE ON THE MENU TODAY! $20 FOR A FULL BBQ MEAL!

Enjoy 2 Select Meats, 2 Select Sides, all the Fixin’s, and a FREE Iced Tea!

09/09/2026

Thank you for the mention! We are so happy to see people enjoy flavors our family has been working on for many years!!

What has truly separated Texas from other notable barbecue hotbeds like Memphis and Kansas City is its diversity and ability to evolve. This is fare that’s been in flux for hundreds of years. Yet no one has hit the accelerator button quite like Aaron Franklin.

When the gregarious pitmaster opened Austin’s Franklin Barbecue in 2009, he completely upended the craft. Never had there been such an emphasis on the quality and geographic origins of sourcing, pit building, fire management, and the careful trimming and seasoning of beef.

But Franklin isn’t the only pitmaster whose influence can be tasted across the state. Here we break down four of the greats and the barbecue aficionados who’ve followed in their footsteps.

This breakdown is part of our greater feature on 25 barbecue joints worth the drive. Get the list here: https://texashighways.com/food-drink/the-new-school-of-texas-barbecue/

09/06/2026

Sunday’s are for family, friends, and FLAVOR! LaVaca BBQ is serving up all of your favorites! Stop by to build your dream BBQ platter!

09/05/2026

An entire BBQ meal for only $20! Get 2 Select Meats, 2 Select Sides, all the fixings, and a FREE glass of Iced Tea! Flavors straight from the pit to the plate!
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09/04/2026

TODAY’S SPECIAL 🥔 LOADED BALED POTATOES!! Join us for lunch and stuff a potato with every delicious topping you can think of!

09/03/2026

From the pit to your table, a full BBQ meal for only $20!!