How Barbs B Q Became Texas’s Most Popular New Barbecue Destination

In just a year since opening in 2023, 25-year-old Chuck Charnichart’s restaurant, Barbs B Q in Lockhart, Texas, has earned a James Beard nomination and the Eater Best New Restaurant award. At the Barbs counter, customers can enjoy a selection of pork ribs, turkey, fajita sausage, and pork stew—along with choco pudding for dessert. But the true star is its famous brisket, seasoned with Mexican spices and slow-smoked for over 12 hours.