Country crossroads, Ft. Worth Texas, 76150

Drive northeast to Kansas City.

This is correct. No idea why people rave about Heim. As a Fort Worthian, the correct answer to best barbecue is the barbecue I cook at my house. Any self-respecting Texan SHOULD tell you that. Most TX BBQ restaurants are disappointing.

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McRib is back if you want to treat yourself

Heim is excellent.

I've been to Rudy's in San Antonio, New Braunfels actually. It wasn't bad, but I definitely prefer KC BBQ. There was another place in the same area I went to, but I can't remember the name?

Terry Black's beef rib is so meaty and juicy. It's worth going for that alone.

I agree that Heim does not match the hype.

But Rudy's?!!! I don't understand why you'd even mention them here. When it comes to chains, H-E-B's True Texas BBQ and Bill Miller's BBQ dwarf Rudy's in quality and I wouldn't recommend either of those to anybody.

I lived in Texas for years. This map is absolutely accurate.

Can vouch for TB's beef rib (Austin location)

Shits all over Jack Stack

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Goldees is top rated BBQ joint in Texas by Texas Monthly. I've had their Q and it is damn good.
I'd go to Terry Blacks next and then Heim

Seriously that map is way off...

There is one place in NC that can be considered a great BBQ joint...

Memphis BBQ is really great...no question about it.

KC BBQ should not be on the terrible list...

Nothing wrong with Texas BBQ either...

I mentioned them only to say he'd be better off going to a mediocre generic chain BBQ(Rudy's) then getting the trash at Heim. You are correct that Bill Miller and HEB are better and you are also correct that none of those are worth recommending except as a lifeline to avoid absolute shit.

My only two real recommendations are Panther City and Goldee's

The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque.
3000 TX-114, Trophy Club, TX 76262