The BEST Barbecue Chain in Texas? (H-E-B True Texas BBQ Review)

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@spartan1010101 Жыл бұрын

just chillin on a truckbed and eating bbq straight from the paper is the American dream lol

@rundoetx Жыл бұрын

It's a Texas way of life.

@spartan1010101 Жыл бұрын

@@rundoetx now if only it stayed under 100F I’d love living there lol

@rundoetx Жыл бұрын

@spartan1010101 108 all this week in my town

@spartan1010101 Жыл бұрын

@@rundoetx that’s gonna have to be a naw from me dawg. Lmao

@rundoetx Жыл бұрын

@spartan1010101 i'll eat some brisket for you, lol

@aquaticlife9251 Жыл бұрын

Thumbnail brisket looks juicy. PSA: Every town should have a mandatory BBQ drive thru. A good one.

@aquaticlife9251 Жыл бұрын

'had to be careful how I spelled BBQ. Didn't want to give the wrong idea of a good drive thru ...

@lne9070 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Nate-8 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of this before but I wish we had one around me or I just wish I lived in Texas

@rafaelgonzalez7230 10 ай бұрын

So everyone can get fatter yea smart 😂

@aquaticlife9251 8 ай бұрын

@@rafaelgonzalez7230 so, eat responsibly. They aren't making you spend your money. Self control. You can do it. I believe in you.

@peggybalagia8207 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Northeast Austin. Been gone 30 years, but every time I go home, the first place I go is HEB. I miss HEB. There's no other place in the world like it. You making me homesick, and hungry.

@Inigo_The_Son Жыл бұрын

25 years ago, we moved from Austin to Colorado. Since day one, the thing we miss the most is HEB (and their upscale version Central Market). They did not sell BBQ back then, but I'm sure it's awesome, because everything about HEB is awesome. On the other hand, we do not miss the extreme heat and humidity, fire ants, mosquitos, fleas, scorpions, and traffic. There's always a trade-off...

@RYTF5 Жыл бұрын

Way better beer in Colorado too. For how big Texas is their beer game is kinda sad.

@Inigo_The_Son Жыл бұрын

@@RYTF5 Texas has focused on vodka, rather than beer. I started brewing my own beer around 9 months ago. Ironically, I get most of my supplies and clone recipes from Austin Home Brew. I make Chimay Blue and Stone IPA. They taste exactly like the real thing, for about 20% of the cost.

@78thedayafter Жыл бұрын

You got the better end of that deal. You can always learn to cook BBQ if you spend the time and effort. Enjoy the Rockies.

@Inigo_The_Son Жыл бұрын

@@78thedayafter I can absolutely cook my own BBQ, but it is difficult to scale it down for just 3 people. Brisket or a whole turkey is out of the question:(

@jeffbezos6748 Жыл бұрын

@@Inigo_The_Son beef shoulder roast tastes very similar to brisket if smoked the same

@andypierce6593 Жыл бұрын

…and peach cobbler too. I don’t know how you do it. I’ve seen other Texas cooking channels, but with you it’s like someone downloaded exactly everything I love about Texas food from my brain and put it on KZfaq.

@DennisMoore664 Жыл бұрын

I miss three things from Texas, the BBQ, Enchanted Rock state park, and the view from the living room of 808 Edgecliff Terrace.

@Elmusiico Жыл бұрын

That’s the H‑E‑B down the street from where I live. Glad to see you make a trip. Originally grew up in Brownsville, saludos! Love the videos

@eddieolaguez7528 Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! I’m sure y’all’s kids are proud to have parents like y’all, and the cooking as well of course!

@budman0705 Жыл бұрын

"Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone" was released by Charlie Pride in February 1970. It hit #1 on the U.S. Hot Country Songs (Billboard) chart. They called him the "Pride" of country music back then. I saw him several times at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

@ArnieTex Жыл бұрын

I remember that one as a kid out in the west Texas dsesert lol.

@zeballgood571 Жыл бұрын

Looks good and tasty guys. When they station us in Texas HEB is the first place I go for supplies and groceries.

@johnboleyjr.1698 Жыл бұрын

I was truly shocked at how good H-E-B BBQ was. It is not my favourite, but it is up there. Kreutz BBQ in Lockhart is my favourite, but H-E-B gets me 95% of the way there.

@steveludwig4200 Жыл бұрын

HEB is priced like the TOP BBQ joints (like Franklins) which is ridiculous.

@wh1tewolf4 Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s not a shocker. HEB over charges for the BBQ when you have better options here in South Austin. I tried this one on South Congress but just better if you go somewhere else nearby.

@bennnnu380 10 ай бұрын

Kreutz is serious bbq. There smokehouse portion of the restaurant is insane. Those workers be putting in that work in that heat

@steveludwig4200 10 ай бұрын

@@bennnnu380 You must be pretty young and "new" to Central TX BBQ, Kreuz is the 3rd best BBQ joint in Lockhart. And its building is barely 20 yrs old. Smitty's is by far the oldest and most iconic and cool building and pits in town (built 1900) and Blacks (since 1932) serves the best brisket by FAR.

@bennnnu380 10 ай бұрын

@@steveludwig4200 everything you said was an opinion and had no relation to anything I stated.

@deanaenriquez6723 Жыл бұрын

My brother was pit Master that day you went, his work is definitely perfect and delicious 👌🏼

@TheBestIdeaEver Жыл бұрын

I love your work, brother. Keep doing what you’re doing!

@brokenbonesbbq33 Жыл бұрын

I just tried HEB bbq down here in McAllen and I was impressed. In my eyes if I can find anything to complain about was the seasoning. It could of used a little extra coat, and I love the sausage. Smoked 2 packs last night with some chicken leg quarters. Beef and Jalapeño Cheddar

@Robbie_Bobb Жыл бұрын

I used to bike to this HEB all the time. I moved to a different side of town recently, but H‑E‑B kills it with their BBQ. Some of the best in town and their prices are excellent.

@JoshuaFLO86 Жыл бұрын

I live in SA, near a H‑E‑B with true Texas BBQ restaurant. This is our go to for BBQ. Probably top 5 in the city

@gordonretherford5451 Жыл бұрын

We need more review videos .Excellent work Arnie.

@luvhandles90210 Жыл бұрын

Man their pulled pork sandwich is probably one of my favorites I've ever had Their sauces are really good too

@jarrettdossey7300 Жыл бұрын

The problem that I have with bbq restaurants in tx is there’s so many fake joints like Dickey’s all over the state that make me skeptical to just try a new place without a referral.

@MrDoneboy Жыл бұрын

I've never seen an HEB here in Houston, that has a drive thru barbeque restaurant!

@mfparkison Жыл бұрын

My wife is from San Angelo and loves watching you on KZfaq! Makes her miss home. Thanks for making such awesome videos!!

@veronicaalexander3369 Жыл бұрын

Good to know. Next time I'm driving thru Texas I'm pulling my big rig right into HEB for some bbq. Yasss!!! Thank you for the info.

@realpdm Жыл бұрын

We had a new HEB open here in Georgetown that has one of these BBQ places even with outside covered seating. Looking forward to trying it.

@TalonsRebellion Жыл бұрын

What's it called, I live 20 minutes away from Georgetown.

@TalonsRebellion Жыл бұрын

I misread and misheard, it's HEB's BBQ? Nice.

@jmoney1139 8 ай бұрын

It’s really good.

@pw370m Жыл бұрын

My family moved from Corpus Christi in 1985. My father worked for HEB bakery. I've always talked about going back to visit and after watching this video I'm really missing Texas!

@chaoticneutral3487 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea HEB had drive thru BBQ. I need to drive over and get me some! Thanks for the review!

@judykeown Жыл бұрын

Some of the newer stores do. You have to check.

@crawdaddct Жыл бұрын

They do have some good BBQ, usually carry some local brewery beer as well. It’s not cheap by any means, but better than most chain restaurants.

@mannyo2506 Жыл бұрын

Arnie Tex definitely a better source for BBQ information than "Texas" monthly

@Chisos1 11 ай бұрын

Can remember when Texas Monthly, for years, drew a 30 mile circle around Austin and then proclaimed the few joints within said circle was "The best in Texas". I lived in Austin in the very early '70's and there were only a couple of mediocre places in town. We'd drive to Lockhart or Coupland on the weekends for good bbq.

@BigboiiTone 8 ай бұрын

Really sad how big an audience some of those clickbait tier publications get. That's why we gotta like and share GREAT bbq info like this! I'm glad you said this comment my friend

@JayHBoomerSooners7 Жыл бұрын

We stop at the HEB in Plano when we come down from Kansas to visit family. We got HEB bbq last trip and it was really good as well. Better than I was expecting! The brisket and sausage 👍👍

@swaginyourmouth Жыл бұрын

You’ve been challenging me to get my barbecue game happening by having such legit, quality recipe/review videos

@mattchat2875 Жыл бұрын

Brother, you are sitting there on the tailgate enjoying the lean brisket and over your shoulder the driver door comes open....I was like OH NO... Saw more your grilling videos, more stuff, true TEX-MEX since I was from SA and , after military (AM), had to settling in IL (funny story on its own). Please keep it up, love it! Nice to have a comfort of home and then how home has changed if that makes any sense, but the food is still crazy good. Thank you.

@brixalpha Жыл бұрын

I got a True Texas BBQ down the street, as much I love great brisket joint, HEB is great for a quick fix. Better than a lot of the chain BBQ places in Texas.

@telly4kelly Жыл бұрын

I live close by that H‑E‑B and its never let me down and I visit way to often.

@pineappleenjoyer9297 Жыл бұрын

Arnie honestly looks like the best dad anyone could ever have. Much love from far away

@skalomax Жыл бұрын

8:12 dance you know it's good! I can watch you eat bbq all day! Good vibes!

@1Widowsson0 Жыл бұрын

ERNIE, your videos are always excellent, and this was a very good one. Namaste!

@PenusDrippings Жыл бұрын

We are leaving south Texas next year. I will miss HEB the most. I wish we had an HEB down here with the bbq place.

@blehman2382 Жыл бұрын

It's very good for how convenient it is! Love that you came to ATX.

@jessem5427 Жыл бұрын

Great video Arnie! H.E.B should sponsor you because I'm sure this video is going to make alot of people head over there! VAMANOS!!!!!!!

@mattgrady5301 Жыл бұрын

You are a natural at what you do! Love the channel and the vibes you put off! Thank you for the content!

@SteveHaben Жыл бұрын

Making me miss Texas! We do have good BBQ in Oklahoma too though.

@captainandrewcrabtree6535 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review! I used to live in Austin and this brought back good memories of Texas BBQ and HEB. Rudy's was always a go to for some good no nonsense central TX BBQ!

@D3vil_Mir0ku Жыл бұрын

The potatoe salad was a throwback my mom used to do it mustard and pickels and everyone always wanted her to make it. Since she's past a couple years ago, my sister and wife make it the way she did and only on special occasions.

@oscargarcia-rr4ee Жыл бұрын

Great review Arnie!

@randysalvaje512 Жыл бұрын

Wait so this is a bbq drive through at HEB in Austin? How have I never heard of this?? 🤨

@phillippray922 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ernie., HEB on 10th and Trenton has BBQ also. You prolly already know that. It's damn good. And they God beer on tap.

@dean4125 Жыл бұрын

i heard they have a grocery store also in TExas. I looked it up online they dont have a location near me in california thats to bad

@coreymorris4630 Жыл бұрын

Been watching your channel recently and man’s mmm in loving every bit of it keeps up the work man

@sarahsmthrox Жыл бұрын

Ive seen you sit on a tailgate for many meals. Thats a true Texan ya'll.

@danielgarcia6416 Жыл бұрын

Every city/town needs an HEB

@WayneCoke Жыл бұрын

all of that looked really good. The only problem I have with most of the turkey you buy at a place is that it is too dry which means I usually make a sandwich with a sauce or such on it.

@1gx619 Жыл бұрын

I wish we had H.E.B.’s in Southern California! Every time I go to visit family in SE Texas I bring home a suitcase full of smoked sausages and boudin. I think a quick 3 day weekend trip is in my near future 😎

@AndrewCrankypants Жыл бұрын

What do your CA friends think about boudain? 😅

@1gx619 Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewCrankypants They all love it! It’s exotic to them, but for me it taste like my Moms cooking that I can’t get anymore

@AndrewCrankypants Жыл бұрын

@@1gx619 That’s awesome. I moved to Austin from Port Neches. We were lucky to move very very near a donut shop that sells boudain kolaches. Those really remind me of home.

@travisjohn4630 Жыл бұрын

Man, peach pie or cobler is the best... Thanks for reminding me, I think I'll make one tomorrow. Great vid.

@Trumpetmaster77 Жыл бұрын

Freaking fantastic brother! I didn't know HEB was starting to sell BBQ. I think they're doing it at Georgetown new location so this is a must for me!

@Hoochiemamawrangler Жыл бұрын

Those are great looking ribs. I personally have a rib addiction. And I agree that no amount of sauce can make bad BBQ meat good. It CAN make it go down easier but it still tastes like sadness and disappointment.

@safeandeffectivelol Жыл бұрын

Good BBQ doesn't need sauce at all. It has enough flavor and is juicy enough on its own.

@cristianchavez1699 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the videos Arnie.. BBQ like this is not something we have in CAlifornia so it is nice to see what were missing out on! lol I will be in texas later this year or early next year.. cant wait to try these places

@lydiamlopez86 Жыл бұрын

GREAT video! Dang you guys were at my new favorite HEB in South Austin. I wish I would have met y'all. When are y'all going to do a meet and greet in Austin?

@roderickmarruffo7600 Жыл бұрын

Oooh poop, I left the valley too soon. Would've loved pulling up to an HEB drive through to get me some bbq... Argh!

@rastersplatter Жыл бұрын

I've had the HEB lean brisket and ribs from the Mueller location, and it's shockingly great. For any Texas barbecue snob, like me, really worth a try.

@SoapyCilantro Жыл бұрын

If this place is Arnie-approved, I’m totally going!

@gato7491 Жыл бұрын

This video made me check the coolant in my truck 😂. Your videos are pretty dam good. Thanks for the smile

@ArnieTex Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, when your on the road as much as we are it's always good to be prepared, either for yourself or someone else on the side of the road.

@Twisted_Logic Жыл бұрын

One of the big HEB Pluses opened up by my parents' place north of Austin and apparently it's got a BBQ place in it. Haven't gotten an opportunity to go down and try it yet, but my brother says it's really good

@vanessaquiroz2028 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your review. I learned about barbeque at school Texas A&M.

@vvg6111 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ernie I wish I was your neighbor and if a friend, that would be awesome. Thanks for your inspiring videos.❤

@markdavila7280 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your review. I've been wondering how their BBQ was and now I have to try it.

@AndrewCrankypants Жыл бұрын

I live North west of Austin and have been wondering about the HEB offering. I 100% trust your opinion after hearing the Charlie Pride at the end there. Gonna go give it a try.

@boosteddaily1294 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content Arnie! Saludos desde California!!

@Moonshine54321 Жыл бұрын

Yet another fun video. Thank you! 👍

@yamnjam Жыл бұрын

I tweeted HEB your video so we can get one here in Waco too. OMG it looks so good!!!

@riacardi7011 Жыл бұрын

gosh im heree in cali for the summeera and i do miss HEB

@fonzcarrillo3355 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to Austin!

@rudevalve Жыл бұрын

Certified Gold!!!!!

@g54b95 Жыл бұрын

Glad she didn't give you a hard time about the moist. Also glad you went back for it.

@bbgirl6741 Жыл бұрын

Better not he spent $77 bucks😂

@phillipparker5073 3 ай бұрын

Love your stuff!!!!

@hansbaeker9769 Жыл бұрын

There used to be a bbq place in the next town over that was really pathetic. The last two times I ate there convinced me to never go there again. Order the brisket sliced and it was 50% or more fat. That's obviously why they always wanted you to get it chopped -- so that you couldn't see how much fat there was. The sides there were pretty much hit or miss, but mostly miss. That one is apparently closed and another one has opened up down the street that is generally better.

@TobasscoJelly Жыл бұрын

Something so heartwarming watch a 5.7ft middle aged man eat bbq on a car. Don't know why but just find this so relaxing. What a lovely guy. 🎉

@txbirdman01 Жыл бұрын

Very fun video, really enjoyable.

@mikerey7210 Жыл бұрын

Realized I am just about an hour away from you. Love your videos. Surprised to see good looking bbq at an HEB.

@mustangunique3214 Жыл бұрын

such a great guy you are arnie! :D Love your videos and vibes you giving. Saludos de españa!!

@RV-ds5uf Жыл бұрын

I just had some of HEB’s brisket yesterday and It was pretty good! Didn’t really care for the potato salad though! Thanks for the review!

@locotx215 10 ай бұрын

Bro . . HEB was really impressive for grocery store BBQ . . and the price was freaking awesome!

@sunnybeachesbbq Жыл бұрын

Arnie, I used your OG rub on some ribeyes yesterday, your OG rub smells amazing and the ribeyes were off the chain - 🙌🙌

@gabbyjim8943 Жыл бұрын

They had to have seen Arnie coming!

@rogerhuber3133 Жыл бұрын

I have a love-hate relationship with your channel! I hate that you tempt me with good Texas BBQ but love seeing your recipes and eating real BBQ. I lived in Texas for 40+ years and love BBQ. I'm retired now in NW Arkansas and unfortunately they have no idea how to do brisket or sausage here. So sad! I miss H-E-B too. Great grocery store. Arnie, thanks for driving me nuts! LOL

@joereyna614 Жыл бұрын

The only local BBQ joint in my area *coughs* Willacy County.. always gives me heartburn.. I think they run dirty smoke when cooking.. Been there several times and tried different cuts and meats and it's the only place that'll give me heartburn.

@glennzanotti3346 Жыл бұрын

I have a friend who works at the local H-E-B, and I asked her about the BBQ restaurant in the store, and she said it was pretty average. Maybe she had it on a bad day, or that location is sub-par. Hey, I love Cooper's BBQ in Llano, but the brisket I got at Cooper's in Fort Worth was dry and chewy. Different locations of the same BBQ joint can be very different in quality.

@ArnieTex Жыл бұрын

Totally true and also some people just cannot be fair minded, one lady here said that in 39 years she has never had good bbq in Texas, lol. i really don't think the bbq is the problem in that cases, especially after she ended the comment saying she owned a restaurant / grill place. smh.

@christophercaton9494 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me how to make menudo it came out great

@titan5point687 Жыл бұрын

💯 spot on review 👍🏼

@Infinitebrandon 10 ай бұрын

Good to see there's still solid people in Texas. Right on arnie 🤙

@normae66 6 ай бұрын

I’ve lived in Austin all my life and never been there but now it’s a must go try because of you 😂

@larrygonzales821 Жыл бұрын

AH man! I'm stuck here in Saint Louis (for Now lol) and I miss HEB

@aaronhernandez5169 Жыл бұрын

HEBs BBQ is the closest to the best you can get; even taking 2M Smokehouse and Franklin's BBQ into account. Biggest advantage too is that you can just go through a drive through or post up in their dining area without waiting more than 5-10 min waiting. BBQ sauce is basic though... not that it matters. Still haven't tried Salt Lick or Elgin's yet. I can say from experience, as a San Antonio native, HEB True Texas BBQ is consistently excellent... or as many say is "THE TRUTH." I'm not much of a side guy, but the cream corn is legit. Any place around SATX you can just ask for extra pickles, onion, and bread.

@zd9910 Жыл бұрын

I think the camera and the way you work on capturing the juiciness of the meat from different angles really elevates this review.

@BigboiiTone 8 ай бұрын

That brisket passed the flop test. Im glad theres a big chain so that your average person can try it

@JayjayCampos 10 ай бұрын

I just came across your channel! I'm from the Valley but moved to Austin a year ago. I'm gonna have to go get some BBQ at HEB. My husband works at heb, but we're North Austin. I'm gonna try your Pico de Gallo recipe coz I'm not satisfied with how I make mine. I'm loving your channel!