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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 437 reviews

What The Swan doesn't like about Lavaca Bbq:
I was hyped to try this place I ordered the Brisket and Ribs with Jalapeño beans and Potato Salad. Okay so the Brisket tasted like it’s from a crock pot wasn’t a Smokey flavor ate all and the Ribs tasted some what sweet maybe some folk like that but it’s not for me I tried without BBQ sauce first then with it the BBQ sauce which was very vinegary I just wasn’t feeling it the Jalapeño beans tasted nothing like Jalapeñ... View all feedback. What Chuy L likes about Lavaca Bbq:
Great barbecue. Really. Brisket is as good as it gets. But the tamales?! Off the charts amazing! A must try, cuz this ain’t your abuela’s recipe. Out-Frkn-Standing! View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 144 reviews
Freddy
30.10.2023 - 05:06

We were very much looking forward to trying this place. Arrived to find a very cool atmosphere from what appeared to previously be a gas station. While ordering...

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The
30.10.2023 - 05:06

I was hyped to try this place I ordered the Brisket and Ribs with Jalapeño beans and Potato Salad. Okay so the Brisket tasted like it’s from a crock pot wasn’t...

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Crystal
30.10.2023 - 05:06

Traditional? Yes. Modern? Absolutely. While getting all the comfort of texas barbecue, you get a new spin on cream corn, coleslaw and tacos. I loved the pork be...

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Courtney
30.10.2023 - 05:06

This place was an absolute home run!!! It's definitely a quaint family owned place with amazing service!! Lots of gluten free options. Kelli (the owner) and Hun...

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Daren
30.10.2023 - 05:06

Not a fan of the food. Brisket is tender but needs more seasoning. BBQ sauce is thin like water. Texas Monthly has hyped this place up. The prices are outrageou...

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Sirved
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Tim
21.09.2023 - 13:20

LaVaca BBQ is only a couple of years old, but already made the Texas Monthly Top 50 list. We arrived shortly after 11:00 a.m. There was ample parking and no lin...

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Jennifer
21.09.2023 - 13:20

A gem in Port Lavaca. We eat there often and always a wonderful experience with the food, people and atmosphere. We look forward to stopping into LaVaca BBQ as...

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J
21.09.2023 - 13:20

If you're ever near Port Lavaca this BBQ Joint in what appears to be an old gas station is a must! I'd been drooling over pictures on their Instagram for awhile...

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Cain
21.09.2023 - 13:20

We came all the way from Austin and were not disappointed. The food is top notch and so is the service. Also, their banana pudding is the best that we?ve had. H...

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David
21.09.2023 - 13:20

OMG! The meats here are SOOOOO delicious, we got a platter of 4 different meats(two brisket, turkey, and handmade sausage), jalapeño cream corn, green beans, pi...

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