Michelin held its first Texas award ceremony in 2024 and awarded one Michelin star to four barbecue restaurants: CorkScrew BBQ (Spring), LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue (Austin), Interstellar BBQ (Austin), and la Barbecue (Austin). LeRoy and Lewis transitioned from a food truck to a permanent location in February 2024 and focuses on a new-school approach, sourcing from small ranchers while blending Tex-Mex and Korean influences. CorkScrew opened in 2015 offering beef, ribs, turkey, and tacos. Interstellar, open since 2019, features items like Frito pie and peach tea-glazed pork belly. La Barbecue, open since 2012, is female-owned and emphasizes responsible sourcing. Michelin stars reflect consistent flavors, ingredient quality, and chef uniqueness; one star denotes a restaurant worth stopping for.
LeRoy and Lewis had been open less than a year when they received their star, an impressive feat - they'd debuted their permanent digs in February 2024 after helming a successful food truck for seven years. Their approach to BBQ is "new school": They source from small ranchers and farmers they trust to prioritize quality meat, and serve it up with sides celebrating Tex-Mex and Korean influences.
The way Michelin guide inspectors award stars is based on consistently delicious flavors, high-quality ingredients, and uniqueness from the chef. One star means a restaurant is "worth a stop" for travelers, and is what the guide crowned these four barbecue joints with. This honor confirms that CorkScrew, Interstellar, LeRoy and Lewis, and la Barbecue are not only among the best barbecue restaurants in Texas, but near the top of the list of best BBQ
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