Top 50 BBQ Spots Outside USA

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RIVS Smoke & Grill

Linares, Mexico

• Uses a diverse range of smokers including a self-built 750-gallon offset, several smaller offsets, four Weber Smokey Mountains, and pellet smokers
• Cooks exclusively with post oak wood for an authentic Central Texas smoke profile
• Signature items include brisket and American-style smashed burgers, both standout favourites among visitors
• Entering their fifth year in 2026, the team focuses on honoring traditional Texas BBQ while making the most of locally available ingredients, often using Choice cuts instead of Prime or Wagyu
• Blends Mexican flavours with Texas techniques through creative specials such as Pan de Muerto bread pudding, spicy Oklahoma-style croissants with jalapeños and onions, and Cochinita Pibil tortas
• Keeps a fixed core BBQ menu while rotating unique specials that celebrate regional Mexican influences

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