Texas Monthly BBQ Finder

Name: Texas Monthly BBQ Finder
Rating: 3.3 (36 reviews)
Author: Texas Monthly Magazine

By: Texas Monthly Magazine

Food & Drink

Features & Capabilities

The Texas Monthly BBQ Finder app is your one-stop-shop for all of the best BBQ joint recommendations in the great state of Texas. You'll find over 100 expert written reviews by BBQ Editor Daniel Vaughn, 'cue news, and the Top 50 BBQ list, which features the best BBQ joints in Texas.

Stamp joints from the Top 50 list to fill up your BBQ passport. Leave user ratings and – exclusive to TM BBQ Club members – write reviews directly within the app. (Follow the link below to join!)

Explore the state using our curated regional guides. Mark your favorites or create a custom list with the "saved joints" feature to make the most of your trip.

What's included:

Explore over 100 recommended joints from Texas Monthly
Rate joints with other users
Write a review (exclusive to TM BBQ Club members)
Save personal favorites or create custom lists
Leverage new regional BBQ guides to get the most out of your trip
Read the latest BBQ joint reviews from Daniel Vaughn
Dig into the Top 50 BBQ joints list

Join TM BBQ Club - tmbbqclub.com Subscribe to Texas Monthly - texasmonthly.com/subscribe Questions? Email appsupport@texasmonthly.com

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Texas Monthly Magazine

Rating:

3.30

(36)

Version:

4.2.1 Last updated: 2026-04-24

Version code:

884866656

Creation date:

2011-06-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

66.67MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 253,372 ▼ 598

Other rankings

#100 in month keyword 14 ▲

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Texas Monthly Magazine

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-monthly-bbq-finder/id412473677

Website:

http://www.texasmonthly.com/about/tm-apps/

User Reviews

Users like the GPS-based maps, region guides, saved favorites, and traveler-friendly reviews from Texas Monthly, but the app is plagued by crashes during search, poor maintenance, outdated content, and weak mapping/search capabilities. These reliability and data freshness issues diminish a strong concept.

Pros

GPS-based proximity maps and region-specific guides help you find nearby Texas BBQ quickly.
You can save favorites, map out visits, plan meals, and see other users' ratings.
It’s a trusted Texas Monthly resource for BBQ, helpful when traveling.
Proximity lists (Top 50 near you) make it easy to locate popular spots.
It’s a convenient way to track your visits and know what to order based on reviews.

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability, especially during search use.
Lack of ongoing maintenance and updates; content feels outdated.
Mapping and search limitations (no town/ZIP search; proximity data can be incomplete; some places missing).
Reviews/content appear outdated and not refreshed with newer venues.
Navigation issues like the app sometimes not opening or back button not functioning.

Recent reviews

Drove hundreds of miles across Texas, spent hours in lines, spent a small fortune on bbq only to have the app log me out and delete all of my stamps

by Th*****, 2026-04-17

This app needs an update. Not sure it’s keeping up with the places Daniel Vaughn has reviewed recently. Texas Monthly should also consider creating a Taco Finder based on José R. Ralat reviews