Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ

The oldest-operating mom & pop barbecue joint in the BBQ mecca of Tyler, Texas, Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ has been going strong since it was first opened by J.D. Stanley back in 1958. After his passing in 2006, Nick and Jen Pencis took over the business and have remained true to Stanley’s original recipes and methods while adding their own unique flair, along with an expanded dining room, new pit houses, live music, a full-service bar, and new creations including the signature fried egg-topped “Mother Clucker” sandwich.

Today, Stanley’s is renowned as one of the best BBQ joints in all of Texas and has been recognized as "One of the Best BBQ Joints in the World" by Texas Monthly Magazine, making their "50 Best" list five consecutive times. This is real-deal Texas BBQ: the brisket is seasoned with just salt and pepper before being slow-smoked; ribs are seasoned with a proprietary rub of sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic, and cumin; and their chopped BBQ sandwiches are old-school perfection at its finest. And now, this taste of Texas is shipping to BBQ lovers nationwide!