Some food trends are downright weird, but Tex-Mex BBQ is one we can get behind. After all, it combines two of the most iconic foods in the Lone Star State: tacos and BBQ. For the best BBQ tacos in Texas, you'll want to visit JQ's Tex Mex BBQ. A Houston-based food truck, JQ's serves up authentic, slow-smoked Texas BBQ with a unique Tex-Mex twist (think prime brisket tacos). It's a cultural fusion your taste buds will go crazy for!
Food trends come and go, but JQ's Tex Mex BBQ has sparked one we hope sticks around for a long time.
This Houston-based pop-up dishes out authentic BBQ with a Tex-Mex twist, combining two of Texas' most iconic foods: BBQ and tacos.
The truck is, first and foremost, a BBQ joint, with slow-smoked meats providing a hearty base for the tacos.
Their prime brisket is a crowd favorite. It's fall-apart tender, and the natural juices drip down your chin with every bite.
As for the tacos, the brisket Birria taco is definitely the most famous menu item.
Featuring smoked brisket and oxtail plus shredded cheese in a corn tortilla, this handheld masterpiece is crisped on a griddle and served with a spicy broth for dipping.
Customers also rave about the crispy carnitas taco: a JQ's original.
The pork is smoked for several hours, then braised with a mixture of orange juice, bay leaves, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, and honey. All the contrasting flavors and textures make for an epic fiesta in your mouth!
You can't go wrong with the classic prime brisket taco, loaded up with onions, carrots, jalapenos, and a delectable creamy green sauce.
Can't decide? Your best bet is to order one of everything to ensure you don't miss out on any of the deliciousness.
JQ's doesn't have a set menu, as they're always churning out new creations.
Don't let that be cause for concern, though. Their signature menu items - like the Birria brisket and crispy carnitas tacos - aren't going anywhere!
Since JQ's is a pop-up, they're always on the move and can be hard to pin down.
Keep up with the official website and Facebook page
to see where they're currently located and planning to go next.
Have you ever tried JQ's Tex Mex BBQ? If so, what did you order? Tell us all about your experience in the comments! For more mouthwatering BBQ in Texas, check out this 2-day road trip to some of the best hole-in-the-wall joints in the state.
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