BBQ in El Paso stretches back to the 1800's, (at least), and as the 19th century came to a close, it sparked a huge debate in El Paso that ultimately had to be settled by a judge.
Even though Texans aren't shy to throw just about anything on the pit, there are six meats that if you do, you're breaking the law, could face hefty fines, and even go to jail.
Ok, we didn't the #1 spot but, according to Michelin, ... no surprise here, really ... 3 of the top 10 best new wave BBQ joints in the USA are in Texas.