Texas Barbecue has seen a bit of a golden age in recent years. There has been an explosion on the scene in recent years and no shortage of incredible food is being produced in one of the premier cuisines of the Lone Star State. That’s probably why I often get asked by both visitors from opposing schools and by Aggies themselves what the best barbecue in College Station is. I steadfastly refuse to rank the joints out of principle but here’s a list of spots within an hour or so of the Texas A&M campus that ought to scratch that barbecue itch if you head to the Brazos Valley for a game (I am not an expert on the geographical regions of Texas, so forgive me if any of these joints aren’t technically in the Brazos Valley)

Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que - Rockdale

Located about an hour northwest of College Station in Rockdale, Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que is a 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 joint with a fantastic menu featuring some awesome rotating specials.