Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Burnt Bean BBQ in Seguin, Texas has just been named the #1 BBQ joint on the 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list — and we visited a few days before they found out.
In this exclusive feature, we go behind the scenes with pitmaster Ernest Servantes, known as the “Pope of BBQ,” and his co-owner David Kirkland as they share their journey from competition cookouts to eagerly awaiting the next Texas Monthly list, and ultimately becoming the top BBQ destination in Texas.
You’ll hear the passion, the pressure, and the pride behind the brisket, the Sunday Tejano brunches, and the culture that built one of the most acclaimed BBQ restaurants in America.
Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast, a foodie pilgrim planning your next road trip, or just love a good underdog story, this one’s for you.
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📍Burnt Bean BBQ – Seguin, TX
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Episode #: 1997
Original air date: 12-6-2025
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See the Top 50 List 👉 texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2025
Burnt Bean BBQ in Seguin, Texas has just been named the #1 BBQ joint on the 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list — and we visited a few days before they found out.
In this exclusive feature, we go behind the scenes with pitmaster Ernest Servantes, known as the “Pope of BBQ,” and his co-owner David Kirkland as they share their journey from competition cookouts to eagerly awaiting the next Texas Monthly list, and ultimately becoming the top BBQ destination in Texas.
You’ll hear the passion, the pressure, and the pride behind the brisket, the Sunday Tejano brunches, and the culture that built one of the most acclaimed BBQ restaurants in America.
Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast, a foodie pilgrim planning your next road trip, or just love a good underdog story, this one’s for you.
👉 Hit subscribe for more deep-dive stories about the people and places that make Texas unforgettable.
📍Burnt Bean BBQ – Seguin, TX
burntbeanco.com
🔔 Don’t miss future stories like this — turn on notifications!
Episode #: 1997
Original air date: 12-6-2025
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Facebook â–ş facebook.com/TexasCountryReporter
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