Second Fire at Louie Mueller Barbecue Destroys Original Brick Pit

Smoke-stained Taylor barbecue temple will re-open

"...The grease fire that broke out at Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor Saturday morning reignited Sunday and..."

Feb. 25, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Remembering Legendary Pitmaster John Mueller, 1969-2021

The brisket king was part of a Central Texas BBQ dynasty

"...Central Texas barbecue naturally involved that legendary Taylor joint, Louie Mueller Barbecue. John Mueller was always a part of..."

Dec. 21, 2021 Food Post by Rod Machen

Co-Owner of la Barbecue LeAnn Mueller Has Died

Member of influential BBQ family died suddenly this morning

"...LeAnn Mueller, co-owner of la Barbecue, passed away unexpectedly this morning,..."

June 14, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Memorial Day Weekend Visit to Taylor Cafe

90-year-old WW II vet Vencil Mares still smoking meats in Taylor

"...some barbecue would be in order. I knew that Louie Mueller’s was normally closed on Sunday, but thought maybe..."

June 5, 2014 Food Post by Mick Vann

Central Texas BBQ Dynasties

What Becomes a Legend Most?

"...The MuellersLouie Mueller's Barbecue..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

la Barbecue Is Built to Last

The smoked meats mecca finds its forever home

"...As the owners of la Barbecue, LeAnn Mueller and Alison Clem aren't just partners in life –..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Food-O-File

Problems at Austin's Pizza, Peached Tortilla primed for TV, and – what else? – barbecue news

"...of TMBBQ Road Trips (Saturday, June 1 to Snow's, Louie Mueller Barbecue, and Franklin), the already sold-out Texas Barbecue..."

May 31, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

2012 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival: Last-Minute Guide & Judging Primer

Can Dallas's new darling joint end Central Texas' brisket dominance?

"...- Louie Mueller, Taylor..."

Sept. 22, 2012 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Food-o-File

The beef with brisket

"...having to adjust menu prices. Third-generation barbecue man Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor explains it like..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Texas loses a barbecue legend, Las Manitas closes its doors, the Rude Mechs celebrate a new adventure, and more

"...award-winning pit masters last weekend, when Robert Louis "Bobby" Mueller died in his sleep at the age of 69...."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sausage Shrines

A pilgrimage

"...Cafe is ready for visitors seven days a week. Louie Mueller Barbeque..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood hits the barbecue backroads with the Travel Channel's Epicurious.

"...We arrived at Louie Mueller's Barbecue in Taylor long before the regular clientele..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Tickle the Ribs

The first annual 'Austin Chronicle' Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown

"...menus except for a select few, such as Taylor's Louie Mueller BBQ in 1946 (they switched cuts in the..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

The seductive aroma of smoking meat wafting over Downtown last weekend came from Texas Monthly's first Texas BBQ Festival

"...Sells and John Fullilove of Smitty's Market), Taylor (Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue), and Llano (the Wootens of..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The Top 10 day-tripping events of '08

"...8) Bobby Mueller, owner of Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor and a..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Barbecue, wine, sushi, and crepes, that sort of thing

"...cool was it to see venerable Taylor pit-master Bobby Mueller cracking jokes with Food Network host Guy Fieri on..."

June 8, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Small Town Barbecue at Its Finest

Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que is smoked meat magic

"...business opportunity. There's no dots on the map between Louie Mueller out in Taylor, and College Station. There was..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

InterStellar BBQ Shoots for the Stars

The team behind Noble Sandwich brings traditional barbecue to Northwest Austin

"...It is small-town Texas barbecue that inspires Bates, with Louie Mueller being the supreme example of the art form...."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Barbecue's Global Love Letter to Meat

Matthew Salleh chronicles the world’s obsession with barbecue

"...rather unveil his film. Featuring cameos from locals like Louie Mueller in addition to segments filmed in far-flung places..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Food-o-File

Where there's smoke, there's barbecue

"...the world is something we all do with pride. Louie Mueller Barbecue from Taylor, Southside Market from Elgin, Black's..."

March 20, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Queuing Up for 'Q

Clear eyes, full bellies, can't lose

"...of which could be described as members of the Louie Mueller Barbecue family tree. Unsurprisingly, these were among the..."

Nov. 5, 2013 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Event Menu

Foodie events for March 26-31

"...pie from Royers in Round Top and barbecue from Louie Mueller in Taylor. Details at www.neworleansroadfoodfestival.com. Friday-Sunday, March 26-28...."

March 26, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Missing out on buttermilk and chatting up the Voice of America

"...movement currently blossoming in Austin. We met him at Louie Mueller Barbecue (206 W. Second, Taylor, 512/352-6206, www.louiemuellerbarbecue.com), where..."

June 12, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Our own Wes Marshall wins Wine Press Award, Louie Mueller Barbecue named Official Best Barbecue in Texas, and more

"...The Official Best Of (www.officialbestof.com), has named Taylor's famed Louie Mueller Barbecue (206 W. Second, 512/352-6206; www.louiemuellerbarbecue.com) as the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

As she gears up to lead the Travel Channel's Epicurious on a Central Texas barbecue tour, Virginia B. Wood still finds the time to fill you in on the good news and the bad news among Austin foodies.

"...sample the German meat-market style of smoked meats at Louie Mueller's in Taylor, taste the Deep South, African-American style..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Regional Barbecue

You're here for SXSW, but you're also here for barbecue, right?

"...family's style of barbecue in downtown Round Rock since 1985.Louie Mueller Barbecue206 W. Second, Taylor, 512/352-6206..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Regional Barbecue

Regional barbecue spots in today's "Second Helpings"

"...family's style of barbecue in downtown Round Rock since 1985.Louie Mueller Barbecue206 W. Second, Taylor, 512/352-6206..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Fightin' Words

Rich Oppel and Mike Levy Spar on Paper:

"...to Taylor on Friday, January 3, for barbecue at Louie Mueller's. (With his copy of this letter I'm inviting..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature

Food-o-File

A roundup of this week's food news

"...had barbecue lovers learned about the opening of John Mueller Meat Co. (2500 E. Sixth), and that La Barbecue..."

March 1, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Barbecue in Town

"...John Mueller's B-B-Q1917 Manor Rd., 236-0283 Monday-Saturday, 11am-7:30pm John Mueller's East..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

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