Barbecue is serious business here in Virginia. Whether you prefer brisket, wings, tacos, or ribs, you’ll find no shortage of mouthwatering varieties to sample in the Old Dominion. The title of the best barbecue in Virginia is largely subjective, but an article by Travel + Leisure has ranked Sam’s Texas Sub Shop in Norfolk as some of the very finest in the U.S. Curious to find out what’s on the menu?

By almost every account, Sam's Texas Sub Shop is a hidden gem. While it certainly has a loyal following, many don't know that some of the most mouthwatering barbecue sandwiches are hiding inside this shop.
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Sam's is first and foremost a sub shop and not a traditional meat-and-three barbecue joint. However, you'll notice on the menu that the kitchen offers Texas brisket in a handful of its sandwiches.
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These brisket sandwiches are what put Sam's on the map as having some of the best barbecue in Virginia. One of the most popular is called the Four Horsemen and it's a spicy Texas-style brisket sub.
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If you're not in the mood for brisket, the other sandwiches are equally praise-worthy. Photographed below is the Italian sub.
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The sides are simple; you can choose between coleslaw and potato salad, both of which are delicious.
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Of course, it's really the sandwiches that steal the show. Whether you order a cold sub or a hot sub, you'll be in for one of the best lunches of your lifetime.
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Seating is somewhat limited, but there are spaces both inside and outside for you to sit back and enjoy your meal.
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Have you ever stopped by Sam’s Texas Sub Shop before? What did you think? We’d love to hear all about your dining adventures – be sure to leave us a comment! For more information, you can follow Sam’s Texas Sub Shop on Facebook.

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