Vera's Backyard Bar-B-Que

The James Beard Foundation recognizes Vera's as an "American Classic," a “locally owned restaurant that [has] timeless appeal and [is] beloved regionally.” It's the only restaurant in Texas allowed to operate a pit barbecue, in which it smokes whole cow heads (barbacoa de cabeza). Note the weekend-only, breakfast-and-lunch hours.

Address

2404 Southmost Rd

Hours

Thu Fri 5:30 AM-2:30 PM, Sat Sun 5AM-2:30PM

Website

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