This Unassuming Restaurant In Small-Town Texas Was Voted Number Two In The Nation
It’s no secret that barbecue is one of our main food groups here in Texas, and this small-town restaurant has mastered the craft better than most other joints all across the state. According to Yelp’s “Best Places to Eat” list, Tender Smokehouse In Celina is the #2 restaurant in the country to check out in 2019. See for yourself:
Having opened in 2017, it only took two years for Tender Smokehouse to earn national recognition. Even more incredible, all that momentum was gained on a limited schedule of just five days a week.
Slow-smoked for hours, the meat is so tender that it practically falls off the bone. Wagyu brisket from a Celina ranch, Yokum smoked sausage, and pickles handmade by a local family ensure freshness and quality are never compromised.
Try a prime brisket sandwich on Texas toast or football-sized spud stuffed to the brim with pulled pork. Mouthwatering sides like pineapple slaw and the cheesiest mac you've ever tasted are scratch-made with flavors that compliment the main dishes.
Several wine selections and on-tap, local beers are a perfect accompaniment to the food. Homemade orange cream + grape soda and root beer straight from Dublin, Texas are also available.
Live entertainment brings the whole town together on weekends, creating an upbeat atmosphere the whole family is sure to enjoy. You'll find the restaurant at 224 W. Pecan Celina, TX 75009, but be on the lookout for additional locations to start popping up all across the state!
Have you eaten at Tender Smokehouse? If so, what’s your favorite thing on the menu? For more delicious BBQ in Texas, check out The Ultimate Texas BARBECUE Road Trip.
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
