While one of the top things Hill Country is known for is its incredible vineyards, there is more to this Central Texas region to discover. When planning your visit to Fredericksburg, it won’t take you long to fill your itinerary with memorable adventures.
Set off from Cozi Vacation Rentals home to shop ‘til you drop or indulge in pampering at a spa. If you start to get hungry, you won’t have to wait until you return “home” to eat.
Leave the cooking to someone else by dining at one of the best BBQ restaurants in and around Fredericksburg TX.
1. Backwoods BBQ
- Website: https://backwoodsbbq.net/
- Address: 7152, 320 FM2093, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- Phone: 830-992-3262
Backwoods BBQ specializes in mesquite-cooked pit BBQ and opened its doors in 2016. This family-owned business has a background in running Mexican restaurants, so you can expect a Tex-Mex vibe at this popular spot.
Backwoods BBQ is known for its tender steaks and sweet treats (don’t miss the famous mile-high meringue pie), but the grilled chicken and juicy pork ribs are also out of this world. The sides are equally as delicious — expect cheesy green beans, potato salad, and pinto beans. Stop by for dinner on Fridays for a delicious steak and to enjoy the live music on offer.
2. Eaker BBQ
- Website: https://eakerbarbecue.com/
- Address: 607 W Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- Phone: 830-992-3650
Eaker BBQ has earned a reputation for being one of the top BBQ spots in the state, and their superb menu and friendly service have locals coming back time and again. Known for their South Texas-style barbeque techniques, the Eaker team uses post-oak and mesquite to smoke their meats to give them that distinctive Texas Hill Country flavor.
The meat is, of course, the start of the show, and you’ll struggle to find pulled pork that’s more succulent. The menu also includes a few Korean heritage-inspired dishes, such as kimchi fried rice and cucumber salad, which is a refreshing twist on what is otherwise a classic American BBQ joint. Many of the sides are gluten-free, too, so everyone in your party can enjoy them.
Eaker offers their menu for catering and takeout, so there are plenty of ways to enjoy their incredible food.
3. David’s Old Fashioned Pit BBQ
- Website: https://www.davidsoldfashionedpitbbq.com/
- Address: 809 W. Main St #3712, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- Phone: 830-997-7753
Ever since David’s Old Fashioned Pit BBQ opened in 2006, it has been a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Stop by early to start your day right with breakfast tacos, German sausages with scrambled eggs, or warm homemade cinnamon rolls.
The lunch menu has everything from BBQ plates to meat by the pound. If you go for the plate, choose one, two, or three meats from a selection of roast pork, sausage ring, turkey, ribs, chicken, and brisket, or try a BBQ sandwich if you have a smaller appetite. Be sure to add a cup of queso to your order — it’s a delicious addition to any dish.
4. Leroy’s Tex-Mex BBQ
- Website: https://www.leroystexmexbbq.com/
- Address: 8381 US-290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- Phone: 830-262-8922
Many of Fredericksburg’s BBQ joints boast a Tex-Mex vibe, but you can’t beat Leroy’s for the best Mexican-inspired meat in town. This iconic establishment can trace its origins back to World War II when Eliseo Guerrero opened a Mexican restaurant from his home in San Marco. Eliseo’s son Paul took the reins decades later, and Leroy’s is now run by Eliseo’s granddaughter and her boys. With all these decades of experience, you can be sure that this family knows how to do great Tex-Mex BBQ.
Start with an appetizer of chips and a selection of house-made dips, including fresh and firey guac. For your entree, order a selection of tacos, including spicy jalapeno sausage, pork carnitas, and mesquite-smoked chicken. There’s also a great range of sandwiches that are stacked high with juicy BBQ meat with a side of chips, beans, or potato salad.
5. Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
- Website: https://coopersbbq.com/
- Address: 604 W Young St, Llano, TX 78643
- Phone: 325-247-5713
You may have had Carolina BBQ but have you really lived if you haven’t yet experience a true Texas barbecue joint? That’s just what Cooper’s offers. They cook their meats using a “cowboy-style” pit over smokey mesquite coals, giving you a flavor you likely haven’t tried elsewhere.
Cooper’s is so good they’ve been able to stand the test of time, with their 1st BBQ stand starting up back in 1962. They’ve now expanded to 5 other locations across Texas but this one in Llano, just a 45 minute drive from Fredericksburg is where it all began.
6. Bill’s Bar-B-Que
- Website: https://www.billsbbq.net/
- Address: 1909 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas 78028
- Phone: 830-895-5733
Less than 30 minutes away from Fredericksburg you’ll find Bill’s Bar-B-Que, the oldest BBQ joint in Kerrville. For over 40 years they’ve been serving up heaping plates of some of the best food in the South.
At Bill’s, all the meats are fresh from Texas itself and the rest of the menu items are made from scratch right in the kitchen. So not only do the meals taste good, they’re fresh and high-quality, too.
If you’re traveling to Fredericksburg with a big group, they even offer catering. What better way to enjoy your vacation rental home than with mouth-watering BBQ delivered straight to your door?
Get Ready to Feast in Fredericksburg
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the BBQ plates in Fredericksburg are no exception. Be sure to bring your appetite because you won’t want to miss out on these six much-loved BBQ joints. Nothing beats washing down a BBQ feast with local beers, and you’ll find some of the best breweries in Texas right here in Fredericksburg.
A key to any successful vacation is having a relaxing place to call home. By renting from Cozi Vacation Rentals, you get exactly that. With a belly full of BBQ, you’ll be happy to settle in for a movie night in your spacious living room, or relax under the stars out by the pool.
