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

[@jsuperhalo1]

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

[@TanukiSC]

Same here! So happy for her that she’s got her own place and is setting out to create her own legacy. Truly wish her and the restaurant nothing but success!

[@kevingibson2519]

yes! came here to mention that!

[@grimetone]

I watched this thinking she somehow looked familiar. Now I remember. Alvin's film was really good. Happy to see she's made it and opened her own place.

[@gsmarchand]

She's a rock star.

[@cwg73160]

@@kevingibson2519 You wanted everyone know that knew that, too?

[@alvinzhoufilms]

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

[@Rajesh-M]

Where is the new video on your channel?

[@alexmok2]

I think we gotta see the Alvin Zhou version of a video of her place next

[@akuhappy3246]

waiting for your video in her place too alvin

[@alanmartinez1277]

You gotta make a new video about her place bro

[@alanalvarez3080]

Incredible work on your video spotlighting Goldee’s!!

[@lugaretzia]

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

[@Seriously_Bro.]

Thats what women are only good at

[@steveludwig4200]

Of course she does because suckers are paying $18 PER SLICE of brisket.....

[@chelleroberson3222]

Comes from being stoned

[@johnpenner2632]

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!!

[@Ploozy15]

y cant u talk and act normal u f

[@Ploozy15]

u talk like a movie character be normal u f

[@jishani1]

She was the pitmaster at goldee's (which was named best barbecue in texas while she was the pitmaster) before opening her own place. So I think she had some inclination her food was going to be a hit.

[@Ploozy15]

@@jishani1 talk nomrla u f

[@jeremylowe2309]

Mistaken.

[@Dave17101]

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

[@safeandeffectivelol]

Been in Texas for 49 years and that brisket looked spot on

[@Mikeski1969]

Chef-she is not only very knowledge packed but so refreshingly kind and modest-humble, a very rare trait!!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

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

[@barrycuffe1367]

Was goi to ask when you’d be doing a video on them and seen that you already did it 2 weeks ago and I missed it! Know what I’ll be watching later 🤙🏼

[@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!

[@akuhappy3246]

same

[@efung28]

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

[@sumitkar8146]

Me too 🤣🤣

[@LordBungeekrum]

Everyone does it differently. So do what you think is good. There is no wrong way of trimming the fat off other than not doing it at all. Trim what you think makes it look good and thats probably good enough.

[@heroofharo]

I mean she kind of covered it, the harder it is, the thicker the fat. Find a spot with a 1/4 inch layer, and get a feel for it. Trim to feel. It's easier on higher quality briskets. Lower quality cuts are a bit harder since the fat cap is often thinner, but you still need to trim the oxidized layer.

[@marik1104]

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 😊😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@chelleroberson3222]

Who is barb ?

[@chelleroberson3222]

Her name is Chuck not barb

[@TheoTheLeo]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Stop making things about race. You are what is wrong in this country.

[@TheHawk23]

@@whereRbearsTeeth Her dishes/cooking/spices is *explicitly* influenced by her heritage. She says so herself, multiple times in the video. Chill bro.

[@jonmurraymurray5512]

​@TheHawk23 Different does not mean better. For me, Latin women are beautiful.

[@vallano8970]

@@whereRbearsTeeth Stop watching fox news and right wing media. You're clearly being fueled with hate. Acknowledging the accomplishment that someone of a particular race/ethnciity is now part of a group that you don't typically see them in is not "making things about race". It's acknowledging the very real reality of race. It's very easy to act like these things aren't important or motivating especially when you're already a part of the "in group". I'm gonna go on a limb and assume you're not a latina woman. Imagine how motiving this could be for a little girl especially a little latina girl to realize she has this career path as an option in life? Life is nuanced. Simply bringing up race isn't "making this about race" in a negative context. Nor what is "wrong in this country".

[@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.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Huh??

[@swoldier8516]

@@whereRbearsTeethyea, I’m confused

[@dablyputs]

@@whereRbearsTeeth Duh?

[@71gmonet]

There is hot chocolate and it tastes good. Then there is hot chocolate using these Mexican blocks that tastes amazing. Imagining them being used outside of their traditional use makes you imagine how wonderful it must taste. Brings a tear to the eye of anyone who grew up with this hot chocolate. This is because it brings back childhood memories of time spent with your parents or grandparents. Hope I explained it.

[@dablyputs]

@@71gmonet Correct. Humans have emotional attachments to certain foods. Chuck puts her soul into her cooking and I'm acknowledging that I get it.

[@vistastructions]

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

[@kelvin3103]

Can't believe this gal is only 25! So accomplished and such an inspiration!

[@mellific179]

This woman is just so amazing. I'd walk 500 miles to try that food. Omg the reveal at the end was just mouthwatering.

[@peterjensen6233]

I really thought Lockhart had enough barbecue restaurants until I saw her passion and commitment. Now I’ve got to make a special trip south.

[@matthewmiller7527]

Love the Mexican influence. Makes me wish I was closer. Maybe next time I'm visiting family in Texas

[@caitlind4582]

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

[@yusergname]

I'm nowhere near Texas, but somehow I'm in love with Chuck and what she's done. That brisket looks amazing! 😍😍

[@brandonin_ny]

The production on this is excellent. Job well done.

[@edgarrami2082]

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.

[@wat4036]

yep as a kid i thought my mom invented it when she would make it for parties. 😅

[@jenna_22]

My family begs for me to make it!

[@kennytieshisshoes]

I remember seeing her in another video. I love her energy and how positive she is. The food looks amazing too.

[@user-od4op6ng9y]

So proud of her. She had a vision and a dream that she said she was going to open a place and she did it. I know success is already hers, as she's passion driven, not money driven.

[@dennis9358]

good luck to Chuck and the gang at Barbs B Q...you have a great attitude and skills to make Barbs B Q on the Texas Monthly list in no time...✌♥

[@richg4011]

Beautiful food. Beautiful hard work. Bless!

[@denisnicholson2528]

I remember her saying that eventually she would open up her own place. Glad to see it happening. Definitely on my list of places to go. Grats!

[@jorgebrito-t6u]

Love seeing the raza stepping into the bbq world & showing off authentic dishes to a new crowd. Hope nothing but the best for Chuck & her squad !

[@f0rmaggi0]

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

[@mikevill1004]

You must have only watched 4 minutes of KZbin in over 10 years then. There’s nothing groundbreaking or revolutionary here. Trimming for smoke aerodynamics? Using lots of spices instead of just salt and pepper? Tipping to remove the sweat pools? Smoking at 250 instead of 225? What kind of tips did you learn that you didn’t know already from 10 years of watching other pit masters?

[@plizmaticpierce]

​@@mikevill1004 It ain't that deep mate.

[@James_Edward59]

I honestly agree with that, they don’t ever give you the little tips and tricks like the sweating of the brisket and not letting it wash the seasoning off and just little tips like that.

[@HaithamA]

Seeing Chuck's journey is so heartwarming

[@sydneybristow5588]

That's the absolute best looking brisket I've ever seen!! She knows what she's doing at such a young age. Kudos!

[@BourbonISvegan]

You can’t hold back an achiever. Go Girl!

[@KYnecktid]

Love watching her journey and hearing that laugh 😊 Go Barbs, go!!

[@Deck_stef]

So glad to see y'all getting some recognition I can't wait to make the drive out there from Chicago

[@misplacedcajun2325]

Chuck is a very talented and creative chef, especially for someone as young as her. Owning a business, taking care of her employees and customers and still displaying a love for your craft and products. I am thoroughly impressed with this rising star and wish her the best !! Thanks so much for this video.

[@Swifty-sv2my]

I instantly recognised this girl from the previous Goldee's video she was in and she said something along the lines of "you either get levels of ownership in where you're working, or you start your own business up", glad to see this talented young lady go out by herself, she was the pittmaster for when Goldee's won the award, so she clearly has a future! Nice video! Also not sure if you realised but you can see it's a Goldees smoker at 17:52!

[@jesseguerra9817]

Hitting up Barbs this weekend...LETSSS GOOOO!! 👍

[@dallastexas5653]

We’ll be seeing Diego’s video in 5 years lol

[@jaisonbiagini5239]

Wow! Everything on those trays going out the customers looked freaking awesome! Wish I’d lived down there to try it

[@classicmonty5728]

NGL she’s killing it for only being 25, good on her 👊

[@ryantaitague]

Some of the best I've ever had. Chuck is extremely nice, humble and gracious to boot. 🔥🔥🔥

[@joruckus]

Coming from Goldee's to starting her own spot - amazing! Can't wait to try this!

[@willynilly91]

I've eaten at ~10 different BBQ joints in Central Texas. Barbs is easily one of the best and a strong contender for the next Texas Monthly Top BBQ list. Line can take a long time to get through but it's worth it.

[@jtplumbing6592]

Relax, That list is extremely subjective and it's only one man that determines who's on that list anyways. That man hasn't even been to every BBQ place in Texas, some places have been thriving for 50 years and he hasn't been there once. Let that sink in.

[@adellhk]

Ah she is such a good communicator! Clear mastery and care in her craft and she communicates it so easily. 🤩

[@lucianoromero777]

I remember her from goldees well it’s nice to see she followed her dream of one day opening up a bbq shop, she’s very sweet and beautiful

[@Hi98765]

WOW her dynamic with the different elements, tools, intricacies. so awesome.

[@SilatShooter]

I absolutely love these stories. Have made it an annual thing to travel and try these new upcoming BBQ chefs. You can clearly she loves what she does. It's contagious!

[@gggsedabs4686]

Love watching vid like this it helps reminds me why i wanted to work the food industry.. 😊❤

[@KeoniKoa]

WAIT, SHE GOT HER SPOT? Wow, I'm so happy for her! I watched her say she was going to from the Goldee's video! Jesus Bless her business! I'm going there to spend a couple hundred to support!

[@braydenmccairns]

She's adorable!! You can see the love and passion for what she does. I am sure it will come through in her food. I wish them the greatest amount of success.

[@thesmithfamily2609]

She is such a Gift. I love her and her beautiful personality.🫶🏽

[@FishmacFLTRU]

Yeah. Her ingredients and spices are amazing but clearly it’s the love she puts into it that makes it great. Keep at it Chuck!

[@mmrichards5]

Love this! Great work Chuck and team!!

[@jl8410]

She’s OG at this point. She’s an absolute boss!

[@lwandamhlongo4389]

So we all recognize her from Alvin's Goldees film lol. Great to see that she stood on business and started her own thing like she said she would.

[@darinautrey5412]

I cant wait to come visit - I love the influences that are original not copies! Congrats on YOUR place.

[@orangejake1990]

I just ate and the close up of that brisket was making my mouth water.

[@lewisantiokama]

"We are just wrapping the turkey with a little bit of butter" Gordon "Wow"

[@patrickthompson8142]

Marco Pierre White “I prefer my butter through a syringe but it’s her really choice”

[@LeoMartinez-rd3sf]

DUDE!!!!! When she said she was born in Brownsville Texas I stood up and started jumping!!!!! I am too. I have so much family in Harlingen, Brownsville and Port Isabel and South Padre Island!!!! This made me so happy omg

[@Ronin_Texas]

Way to go Chuck, looking forward to visit Barb's BBQ.

[@JBSmoke1]

Serious labor of love. The food looks fantastic!

[@markperez3031]

Way to go Chuck! FROM Brownsville owner of the Toddle inn restaurant since 1960 here.. going to visit you on our next visit to Austin. I've heard awesome things about your place. Wish you continued success!

[@MrBear2073]

Oí no más... It's great to see people from The Valley kicking butt!

[@zenguy7711]

WOW!! Clearly an extremely talented chef with wonderful and unique ideas about BBQ!

[@andysmith3087]

What an amazing lady to have that passion, ambtiion and achievment at such a young age. She has a bright future.

[@kevingearhart5141]

Barb, amazing how a good sharp knife and some good technique works wonders. Looks like someone taught you well. Keep up the great work.

[@munyabrownn]

Just finished watching the video drom Goldees. The last few minutes of that video she closed the scene by giving a bold statement and true to her word, she went and opened her own. Wow! What an inspiration

[@TheCT416]

Amazing job, Chuck. I just watched a video yesterday when she was working at Goldee's alongside Jonny, Jalen and Lane and here she is opening her own BBQ place. The food looks fantastic, hope to get out to Lockhart soon. Best of luck to Chuck!

[@MichaelNaydeck]

I love this place. Been twice and I cannot wait to make my next trip to Lockhart. Super great people. The green spaghetti is killer but the turkey really stole the show last time I was there.

[@bbqlvr6137]

Chuck is AWESOME!!!! 👍👍👍

[@Becauseimme]

I love seeing my people do well.💪🏾

[@EricGarcia-cr6ms]

Love seeing the hard work of this young women congratulations on your BBQ can't wait to try it 😋

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Finally a person in this series who is not covered in lame-ass tattoos and doesn't say "like" with every second word (at least not throughout her whole narration). Wish her and her business all the best.

[@ricktran9433]

Just came here last weekend. Her and her whole team was so nice. The food was worth the travel and wait. 👍

[@3eggerfpv397]

Incredible talent! I can't wait to see what this young superstar brings to the BBQ world!

[@austinconley9234]

All I can say is "WOW". Nice to see your passion and skill. Can't wait to try your 'que. Thanks for sharing.

[@ruk2023--]

Chuck Charnicart is probably the best name I have ever heard.

[@mikejensen5529]

So proud of Chuck making it from Goldees! So happy for her!

[@dougshandle]

Every dish looks incredible! Wishing her and the team great success.

[@FernandoPineda-o9g]

Congratulations mijita everything looks delicious mouth watering 🤤.

[@AlanDunkin]

Looks absolutely amazing. Congrats on opening in Lockhart. Can't wait to try it.

[@jims7465]

Chuck seems so chill! Hope her place kills it!!

[@mrodriguez7560]

Love the video! Iam in my 50's and it took me this long to get to how detailed she is and she did it by 26! Amazing definitely will go for a long drive this month to lockhart so my family can eat this barbecue😊

[@cybernode33]

As an ex-Qstoves user, switching to Asmoke has been a game changer for me. The Asmoke Essential is not only portable but also offers more precise temperature control, thanks to its digital controller. The flavor of my barbecues has also improved significantly due to the variety of wood pellet flavors available. I love the convenience it brings to my outings - I can easily pack it up for a tailgate or a camping trip, thanks to its lightweight and compact design. The battery-powered feature is a bonus as it allows me to grill anywhere without worrying about power sources. Plus, the ability to monitor and adjust temperature remotely via the app adds an extra layer of convenience. The transition has been smooth, and the taste and ease of use have made Asmoke my preferred choice for grilling. #Asmoke

[@tooheavytv7806]

“I can make anything look pretty” 💪🏿💪🏿

[@Littlestraincloud]

The menu looks really delicious and unique from typical barbecue fare. Gonna try making green spagh at home! I wish them the biggest success.

[@badshah_BC]

Those lamb chops, WOW! I love lamb and those look AMAZING!!

[@davidjennings7902]

This young lady deserves all the success. You can see her passion and drive.

[@MOMO41837]

I love seeing someone having fun working She's doing what she loves When you love your job you never work a day in your life Congratulations young lady I wish you continued success..

[@ramiromontoya9357]

This young lady is so humble and she is extremely talented. God bless her and her staff. Now I want to drive to Lockhart for some delicious BBQ.

[@kingmuhu]

Great film! Loved it. I love how everything is house made. One day i will go to america on a bbq tour and i will visit this place for sure!!

[@ChaosWolfNinja]

OMG! This looks aaaaaamazing! 🤩

[@djanthony6662]

Congrats, wish you all the best Chuck!

[@johncantu3594]

I remember her from the Goldees BBQ video as well, So amazing to see her reaching for the stars! I cant wait to go there!

[@FlyByWire67]

Great video and the looks of all that meat, and how it's prepared.....wow, it looks delicious!

[@Town101]

It is very interesting and heartwarming to see basically the next generation of BBQ coming up. I wish you do read this but Don't give up and Do NOT stop doing what you love.

[@robzilla60]

This lady has got it going on in the BBQ business. I grew up in SE Texas in Beaumont, and we had plenty of BBQ places to choose from, my personal favorite being Patillo's on Washington Blvd, which is still open, and has been since my Granddad was a young man. I live 600 miles away from there now in Lower Alabama. Lockhart TX is quite a drive for me but I will definitely be going to Barb's to eat in the sometime near future! That brisket looks amazing.

[@javi_tx]

Chuck's prominence in Texas BBQ is something very special.