# Texas Monthly BBQ Finder

> Food & Drink

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id412473677](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id412473677)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id412473677`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Texas Monthly Magazine
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-24
- **First published:** 2011-06-07
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-monthly-bbq-finder/id412473677)
- **Website:** [http://www.texasmonthly.com/about/tm-apps/](http://www.texasmonthly.com/about/tm-apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.texasmonthly.com/about/privacy-policy/](https://www.texasmonthly.com/about/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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

## Rankings

- #225,509 — Overall

## Review summary

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and traveler-friendly reviews from Texas Monthly, but the app is plagued by crashes during search, poor maintenance, outdated content, and weak mapping/search capabilities.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.

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