Louie Mueller Barbecue, Barbecue restaurant
Louie Mueller Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant in Taylor, Texas, specializing in slow-cooked smoked meats. The establishment serves brisket, beef ribs, and burnt ends by the pound, along with sides such as coleslaw and banana pudding on paper plates.
The business started as a meat market and grocery store where beef was processed on site before a restaurant opened in 1949. Bobby Mueller, the founder's son, became pitmaster and later received the James Beard Award, one of the highest honors in culinary achievement.
The name comes from the founder who started as a butcher and meat market owner. Visitors notice old memorabilia on the walls and photographs that show the family's long connection to Texas barbecue traditions.
The restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday, typically from late morning until early afternoon, with meat selection becoming more limited later in the day. A mobile app allows online ordering for pickup at the counter, reducing wait times.
The restaurant features a Victorian-era butchers block still in use today, showing the craftsmanship history of the site. A signature sandwich made with beef brisket, cheddar cheese, and Texas onion on white bread with a light barbecue glaze is considered one of the best simple combinations.
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