#michelin-bib-gourmand

#michelin-bib-gourmand

Recently recognized by the MICHELIN Guide with a Bib Gourmand Award, Lewis Barbecue is renowned for its legendary brisket, housemade sausage, and handcrafted smokers. The upcoming 8,276-square-foot space at Salvage Yard, an adaptive reuse project by Grubb Ventures, will feature a 1,625-square-foot outdoor smokehouse, allowing guests to experience the artistry behind its authentic Central Texas barbecue. "We're honored to bring our authentic Central Texas-style barbecue to Raleigh and join such a vibrant community at Salvage Yard," said John Lewis, founder and pitmaster of Lewis Barbecue.

This beloved taqueria, led and owned by Chef Victor Villa, was put on the map for its tacos with a signature queso taco base, though the rest of its menu isn't half bad either. Ordering a taco with the queso taco base means you can expect the restaurant's handmade blue corn masa tortillas (here's the difference between masa and masa harina by the way) made from a crispy cheese skirt of Monterey Jack with toppings like crema, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, and guacamole.