The story
Nestled in Seguin, Texas, Burnt Bean Company has claimed the top spot on Texas Monthly’s best barbecue list—and for good reason. YouTuber Michael Ligier, who visited during his quest for the best Texas barbecue, calls it a “melting pot of global cuisine.” The counter-service spot occupies a historic building, with locals lining up before 6 a.m. for breakfast treats like a croissant with eggs and brisket.
What sets Burnt Bean apart is its adventurous menu. Alongside brisket pastrami, Ligier highlights Moroccan spiced lamb ribs and Korean short ribs. Tex-Mex finds its way onto the menu with a Blue October sandwich and a bourbon peach cobbler taco, while huevos rancheros and a slow-smoked barbacoa taco round out the bold, global lineup. It’s barbecue without borders.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
The Burnt Bean Company’s "Blue October" dish earns rapturous praise, with reviewers calling it a standout. The overall vibe is one of warm, confident comfort, making every bite feel like a homecoming.
“This is genuinely an insane creation. I would never have thought to put all those things together, but it works so well. The strawberries with a little bit of sweetness coming in is incredible. The brisket with the smokiness and the tenderness is amazing. Oh my god.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Burnt Bean Company. Most active: Michael Ligier
Burnt Bean Company in Seguin, Texas, ranked #1 in Texas Monthly's top 50 barbecue list, is a melting pot of global cuisine offering everything from brisket pastrami and Moroccan lamb ribs to Korean short ribs and Tex-Mex specialties like the Blue October sandwich and bourbon peach cobbler taco.
Dishes mentioned
Brisket Pastrami
It pulls apart like a brisket — it's so tender, it just literally pulls apart with your fingers. But the color is very different, and it's got the technique of a pastrami as well. The overall flavor is more umami, more savory, but then a little bit more muted as well. It's kind of like a nice subtle flavor rather than something that's punching you in the face.
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Ribs
I can pretty safely say that I don't think I've had a rib that I feel like is acidic. Don't really have acidic ribs and that has a really nice tang to it.
Korean Short Ribs
I'm expecting there to be a bit of sweetness to it — I feel like Korean cooking has a lot of sweetness. It just falls off. If you can't tell, I have a flavor profile that I really like, and it tends to be sweet, savory combos.
Blue October
This is genuinely an insane creation. I would never have thought to put all those things together, but it works so well. The strawberries with a little bit of sweetness coming in is incredible. The brisket with the smokiness and the tenderness is amazing. Oh my god.
Huevos Rancheros
It's steak and eggs to the max. It's spicy and smoky and savory. That is just a fantastic bowl of food.
- Michael LigierLoved
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The number one barbecue restaurant in all of Texas, where people line up before 6 a.m. for their Tex-Mex breakfast with creative dishes like a croissant with eggs and brisket.
Dishes mentioned
- Croissant
