Tampico, Mexico
• Run by Víctor Almazán, who changed careers to pursue barbecue full time after starting with garage cooks for extra income
• Operates an offset smoker called “the machine,” mounted on a custom trailer and fired mainly with oak, sometimes blended with fruitwoods for pork cuts
• Signature dish is the sampler plate featuring brisket, ribs and a mix of meats that introduce Texas-style barbecue
• Restaurant atmosphere is open-air with Texas-inspired murals, live country music, cold beer and rodeo clips playing to recreate an authentic Texas BBQ vib
• Strong community presence through collaborations with Luis Rivas, Mauricio Huerta of Caveman Grill and local restaurants, plus events with mobile farms and hands-on BBQ education