Experience the Finest Barbecue in America on the Great Coastal Texas Trail Road Trip

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Beef on a BBQ smoker

 

Stops on the route



There are seven stops on the route: Aunt Jo’s BBQ, KB’s BBQ, McMillan’s Bar-B-Q, Mumphord’s Place, Quality Packers Smokehouse, The Fire Pit, and Uncle Mutt’s Bar-B-Q. Other joints worth visiting along the way include LaVaca BBQ and RnC BBQ. Each spot offers food that’s bursting with mouth-watering flavor. We’ll highlight just a couple of these featured spots.

Mumphord’s Place is located in Victoria, Texas. It’s one of the top 50 BBQ spots in the state and a staple in the town, offering plates, sides, sandwiches, and more. “My business card says the real deal and that’s what I feel like we do,” owner Ricky Mumphord told The Texas Bucket List. “We do it through the old fashioned way and the real way.”

Next, we’ll look at KB’s BBQ, which is a fun restaurant filled with the sound of live music on Thursdays. The food is carefully made daily, so you can rest assured that what you’re eating is the freshest it can be. There’s no set menu, so when you arrive at this local spot in Victoria, the offerings will be a delightful surprise.

More stops along the way

BBQ ribs



LaVarca is the next place we’ll visit. It has two locations in Victoria and a menu that features traditional barbecue favorites along with Mexican cuisine like tamales and tacos. In 2021, it was listed as one of Texas Monthly’s top 50 barbecue joints.

Another stop is Uncle Mutt’s Bar-B-Q. It has an expansive menu that includes rotating seasonal dishes. Its reviews praise the food as well as the customer service, so you’re almost guaranteed to have a wonderful dining experience here.

The Coastal Texas Barbecue Trail offers a unique experience that enables you to indulge in delicious foods, mingle with locals, and learn more about the family-owned establishments you’ll eat in. Since the restaurants are in or around Victoria, you’ll also be able to take in the town and all it has to offer in between meals — the food does have to digest, after all. So whether you make it to all restaurants or only have time to stop by a few, you’ll find yourself with full plates that’ll leave your tastebuds happy. If you’re a food lover looking to add to your bucket list, the Coastal Texas Barbecue Trail is just for you.

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Dave Pennells

By Dave Pennells

Dave Pennells, MS, has contributed his expertise as a career consultant and training specialist across various fields for over 15 years. At City University of Seattle, he offers personal career counseling and conducts workshops focused on practical job search techniques, resume creation, and interview skills. With a Master of Science in Counseling, Pennells specializes in career consulting, conducting career assessments, guiding career transitions, and providing outplacement services. Her professional experience spans multiple sectors, including banking, retail, airlines, non-profit organizations, and the aerospace industry. Additionally, since 2001, he has been actively involved with the Career Development Association of Australia.