8. Fuschak’s Pit BBQ

920 Hwy. 80, San Marcos, 512/353-2713

Daily, 10:30am-9pm

Fuschak’s has been family-owned and -operated since 1966, and has a rustic wood interior decorated with antique farm implements. The meats are smoked over hickory in a rotisserie pit from the Fifties. As it circulates, the meats baste each other, rendering an ultra-moist product. Place your order at the counter from a menu that includes pork ribs, sausage, brisket, beef fajitas, chicken, turkey, and, on Mondays, sirloin steak. Be sure to check out the Bar-Burrito, a flour tortilla stuffed with brisket, refried beans, cheese, hot and barbecue sauces, and onions. Traditional sides are available, including homemade banana pudding and pecan pie for dessert.

This article appears in March 16 • 2001.

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