Louie Mueller Barbecue

The restaurant is known for serving massive beef ribs that have been referred to as “dino.” Louie Mueller has operated since 1946 and became its own entity in 1949.

The establishment is named after its original owner and native post oak wood is used as fuel in its pits.

[2][3][4] The family-owned business is currently run by Wayne Mueller.

[4][3] Louie Mueller is one of the most famous barbecue eateries in the world.

[6] In 2006, it was awarded a James Beard Foundation Award in the "America's Classics" category, the first Texas barbecue restaurant to be recognized by the James Beard Foundation.