Reviews John Mueller Black Box Barbecue

John is one of a handful (3 to 5 guys) that on any given day can make the best barbecue in the world. Him, Franklin, Pinkerton, Snow, and names like that can all edge each other out on any day of the week. Brisket: Exactly what you would expect from the best of the best. His bark has a little more pepper than most but sets it apart from the rest. Some people will complain about it, some would turn away free money too. I ask for the moist cut which is so delicate it's hard to hold with a fork, but also gives you the "meat sweats" a little quicker. Beef Ribs: I believe that this is what sets John apart from the rest and I really believe is his speciality. His beef ribs are the best I have ever had out of all the BBQ heroes. Again, strong pepper but not overpowering to me. Pork Ribs: These pork ribs are great. Period. But skip them and get the beef rib. Jalapeno Boudin: OMG good. Gives a great contrast to the super meaty meal combo of brisket/ribs. Sides: Who cares? Seriously, this is about the meat. I like to get a slice of cheddar to break it up much the same way the boudin does. Did I mention FREE BEER yet? Yeah. It's for real. Free Lonestar. Final Thoughts: I love John. Say what you want about him but he is as real and genuine of a person as there is. I always make it a point to tell him how great of a meal it was each time and he is always very gracious about it. Dont let his lack of a filter take the focus off of his cooking. Period. In my mind you will NOT get better BBQ. You will get equally as good from all those other places, and every day each one could be the "best ever" given any number of factors. If you loved his other places because of the food, you will love this version of it. I went on a Sunday at noon and the line was never longer than 3-5 people the whole time I was there.

I’ve been coming here every week since they opened. The staff, Justin, John, Shelby, Preston and Carlos etc are all some of the nicest people in Georgetown. My go to’s are the brisket and turkey, and I would say the sausage is the best in Texas as well. John loves to do special editions like banana pudding, pies, tomahawk pork chops and brisket stew - and they all should be staples IMO. You won’t find better BBQ anywhere, anytime.

Ok, I’ve eaten at Black Box Barbecue for lunch three days in a row. I’ve eaten the brisket, sausage,chopped beef sandwich, and the pork ribs. To me it was the best BBQ that I’ve had in a long time. John makes some of the best sauce for it, but you really don’t need it. I hope on Wednesday I can make it here for the pork chops.

Amazing BBQ. I've reviewed the brisket and beef rib before at this location and at the old John Mueller Meat Company, still amazing. Easily #1 in the state, top 5 or 10 in the nation. The bark on the meat is unlike anything else, better than Louies, La Barbeque or Franklin's. The jalapeno boudin, cheesy squash, potato salad are perfection. Pity they are only open 4 days out of the week.

Excellent brisket sandwich for ten bucks. Had a free beer with it too, can't beat that. Sauce is exactly like my uncle's famous sauce, I hate to even put sauce on this brisket but the sauce is just as good as the meat, so definitely try it! Also, beans were good.

John is a wild man but nobody makes better BBQ. I've tried them all: Lockhart, Taylor, Llano, Spicewood. I love them all, but John Mueller smokes meat like nobody's business. Brisket is moist with the perfect bark and seasoning. Sausage, which I believe he makes himself, is phenomenal with a litttle bite. Sides are fine but a bit pricy in my opinion, but I don't go there for the sides. And if you are up for it, give the ginormous beef rib a try. Pricy, but worth it. Just go check it out. You won't be disappointed.

No BBQ is ever the same as the last place you ate some. Georgetown is the center of a desert of good BBQ, and the Black Box is an oasis of deliciousness. The samples we feasted on while in line were reminiscent of a dessert item, melted in your mouth with textures and hardy tastes, crunchy & soft but not too juicy. Plus the staff were super cool people! I'm glad I camped out and waited 3 days to get some.