Ready to sink your teeth into the finest smoked meats West Texas has to offer?
Whether you’re hunting for a brisket sandwich delivery, looking to book BBQ catering for your next event, or craving a sit-down ribs dinner, Abilene’s independent pitmasters deliver authentic mesquite-smoked perfection.
From award-winning burnt ends to family-style sides, these local favorites are ready to satisfy your cravings today. Check the menus below and grab a plate of the “Big Country’s” best!
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The Shed Market – 7925 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
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Betty Rose’s Little Brisket (South) – 3934 Catclaw Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
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Betty Rose’s Little Brisket (North) – 2588 E Lake Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
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Joe Allen’s Pit Bar-B-Que – 301 S 11th St, Abilene, TX 79602
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Jay’s BBQ Shack – 602 S 11th St, Abilene, TX 79602
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Sharon’s Barbeque – 849 E Hwy 80, Abilene, TX 79601
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Sharon’s Barbeque (South) – 2050 Antilley Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
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Stillwater Bar-B-Que – 2040 Westvaco Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
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Brown’s Bar-B-Q (Food Truck/Pop-up) – 4200 W Illinois Ave (Regional Base)
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Lytle Land & Cattle Co. – 1150 E S 11th St, Abilene, TX 79602 (Steaks & Pit BBQ)
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Heff’s Burgers & More – 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606 (BBQ Specialties)
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Belle’s Chicken Dinner House – 2002 N Clack St, Abilene, TX 79603 (Pit-Smoked Options)
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Vaughn’s BBQ (Catering) – Local Abilene Service Area
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Skeet’s Texas Grill – 317 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601
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The Salty Roan Bakehouse – 702 Hickory St, Abilene, TX 79601 (BBQ Lunch Specials)
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Buck’s Catering & BBQ – Local Abilene Service Area
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K-Bob’s Steakhouse – 4526 W Stamford St, Abilene, TX 79603 (Smoked Platters)
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The Toasted Traveler (Food Truck) – Variable Locations, Abilene, TX
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Homeplace BBQ – 133 S Pioneer Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
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Hill’s BBQ & Catering – Local Abilene Service Area
By choosing these locally owned Abilene gems, you aren’t just getting a meal—you’re supporting the pitmasters who define Texas BBQ culture.
From small-batch smokehouses to historic family establishments, these spots offer the high-quality, authentic flavors that massive chains simply cannot replicate.
