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The line forms before the doors open, which has been the rhythm at this Seguin BBQ shop since Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland, both decorated in the competition circuit, opened together. The industrial room with iron beams and exposed brick fills fast. Brisket, ribs, and sausage lean toward tender and lightly smoked rather than aggressively bark-forward. A Michelin Bib Gourmand and a James Beard nomination keep the queue honest.
Seven honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Texas Monthly #1 · The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Texas · Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · David Kirkland and Ernest Servantes
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · David Kirkland and Ernest Servantes
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · David Kirkland and Ernest Servantes
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland
One number, weighted & current 87
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Brisket Michelin Guide
- Ribs Michelin Guide
- Sausage Michelin Guide
- Beef rib Michelin Guide
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