How Barbs B Q Became Texas's Hottest New BBQ Spot — Smoke Point

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25-year-old Chuck Charnichart's restaurant Barbs B Q in Lockhart, Texas, earned a James Beard nomination and Eater Best New Restaurant award within a year of opening in 2023. At the Barbs counter, customers can have their pick of pork ribs, turkey, fajita sausage, pork stew — and even choco pudding for dessert — as well as its famous brisket, coated in Mexican spices and smoked for over 12 hours.

Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Director: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Michael Latchman
Editor: Christian Moreno

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Director of Production: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao
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[jsuperhalo]

Oh crap I think I remember her from Alvin's video on Goldee's BBQ crazy to see she already did what she said she would do and has her own place now

[alvinzhoufilms]

Now that's what I'm talking about Chuck, always knew you could do it (:

[lugaretzia]

She smiles througout the video! That comes from doing something you love.

[johnpenner]

It takes cajónes to open a BBQ place in the epicenter of BBQ in Texas. She went right into the heart of the beast and did it HER way. 25 years old too! She has a very bright future!!

[Dave]

She is amazing! From bottom of the ladder at Goldee's to owing her own thriving business in a little over 3 years. What an incredible work ethic and determination she has. I cannot blame Diego for being starstruck she is amazing. She's still in her 20's sky's the limit for her

[wfodavid]

Barb was still working at Goldees when I took the class there. You could tell she knew what she was doing and they told us she was taking out on her own soon. What a inspiration to young women in the USA!

[marik]

Can't wait to try it! My boyfriend and I drove from South Austin to get lunch there on a Sunday a couple months ago, but you had already sold out, which speaks volumes. You ladies still greeted us and gave us a complimentary dessert and green juice since you had sold out. (Both were great by the way!) We thought that was so kind and generous of y'all! We will make it back sometime to try the meats 😊😊

[AntsBBQCookout]

Love that chuck is getting all this love and coverage. She deserves it! Great food, great person 💯 thanks for sharing!

[Omni-Man]

I recognised her straight away from the previous BBQ video she was in. So glad she's made her own place like she planned!

[efung]

no matter how many smoke point videos i watch, i still have no clue what goes into trimming the fat off a brisket. you'd think after literally hours of watching, you'd pick up something! wow what an art

[TheoTheLeo]

This is amazing to see that she actually followed through with her plans of getting her own place and is Succeeding! Badass Woman!

[vistastructions]

What a queen! You can tell her passion and hard work! Great to see the young generation in BBQ!

[frmaggi]

I learned more tips about brisket in 5 min from Chuck than I have in the last 10 years watching other pit masters.

[edgarrami]

Ngl green spaghetti has always been a well kept secret in hispanic communities bc it’s so darn addictive yet so easy to make. In my personal experience it’s always there for Christmas, new years, and now thanksgiving. I am happy Chuck put it out there for everyone to try, it was about time someone did.

[ItzBwo]

My LORD I need that in my life! I remember seeing Chuck in a pretty amazing mini-doc about Goldee's and thinking how cool it was that a latin woman was gaining so much respect in the bbq scene. Amazing to see her open her own spot to plant her footprint!

[paulheier]

Wow. I am root'n for Chuck and all involved with Barbs B Que. Heartwarming for sure. I like to see and support people who love what they do, are good at what they do and can make a great living at what they do. I enjoyed Chuck's video time while at Goldees, she has such a calm presence about her and now she is dialed in and focused at creating great food at Barbs. What a gentle soul and I love how she talks about her mom teaching her and now she teaches her mom. Her mom has a lot to be proud of. I'll make a trip to Barb's for sure. She has a great vision and bright future!

[dablyputs]

When I saw the Mexican chocolate I swear I shed a tear. I'm not even Mexican but i love that stuff. I want to go to this place. She's very smart.

[AnimeMemesz]

Remember seeing her in a goldee's video a 1-2 years ago. Great to see good BBQ cooks making there own twist on texas BBQ.

[toulow]

I remember watching Alvin's video where Chuck said she "If a BBQ place has a good pit master, they either have to offer them ownership or they open their own place... I want to open my own place".
I'm so happy to see she opened her own place! It looks amazing! I will definetly have to visit when I go to Texas. I hope it will make Chuck happy that I flew in from the UK just to try her BBQ... and see my friends ;)

[caitlind]

Can vouch, eaten here earlier this year. Fantastic food, and the ladies working here were all super nice as well. Their sauce is to die for. They were still workshopping desserts and sides when we went and told us as much but everything was still so good. It was worth the drive south and the hype! Happy to see her getting attention they deserve