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Burnt Bean Co. Menu 2026: Texas BBQ in Seguin, TX

Complete Burnt Bean Co. menu guide for 2026 -- Texas Monthly's #1 BBQ in Texas (2025), Michelin Bib Gourmand, and James Beard Semi-Finalist. Pitmaster Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland smoke prime brisket, beef cheek pastrami, ribs and sausage in downtown Seguin, TX. Below: the full menu, signature items, the Tejano Sunday breakfast, hours, visitor tips, and every common question answered.

#1 BBQ in Texas -- Texas Monthly 2025Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024James Beard Semi-FinalistOpen Thu-Sun until sold outDowntown Seguin, TX
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Signature items

Prime BrisketBy the 1/2 lb
Beef Cheek PastramiBy the 1/2 lb
Pork RibsBy the 1/2 lb
Moroccan Lamb RibsWeekend only
Big Red Tres LechesDessert
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Quick answers

Burnt Bean Co. -- what to know before you go

The four things every visitor needs to know about the menu, the signature items, and the Sunday experience.

Signature item
Prime Brisket

18-hour+ wood smoke, sold by the half-pound. Sells out earliest -- arrive at open.

Most unique item
Beef Cheek Pastrami

Beef cheeks cured pastrami-style then smoked. Rarely seen on any other Texas BBQ menu.

Best weekend special
Moroccan Lamb Ribs

Saturday and Sunday only, very limited. A multicultural standout on a Texas BBQ menu.

Sunday opens at
8 AM -- Tejano breakfast

Barbacoa, menudo, huevos rancheros and brisket tacos. Unique in Texas BBQ.

Signature spotlight

The items that make Burnt Bean Co. the #1 BBQ in Texas

Texas Monthly ranked Burnt Bean Co. #1 in its 2025 Top 50 BBQ list. These are the items most cited in that recognition -- the dishes that no other Texas BBQ joint is doing in quite the same way.

Signature -- by the half-lb

Prime Brisket

Wood-smoked prime brisket -- the cornerstone of any great Texas BBQ restaurant. At Burnt Bean Co., the brisket is frequently cited as among the best in the state: deep bark, maximum moisture, clean smoke flavor. Sells out first. Arrive at open if brisket is your goal.

Most unique -- by the half-lb

Beef Cheek Pastrami

Beef cheeks -- an exceptionally marbled, gelatinous cut -- cured in a pastrami brine, spice-rubbed and smoked. The result bridges Central Texas BBQ and Jewish deli tradition in a way rarely seen anywhere. This is the item most likely to stop a Texas BBQ veteran cold.

Weekend only -- limited

Moroccan Lamb Ribs

Lamb ribs seasoned with Moroccan-inspired spices and smoked. Available Saturday and Sunday only in limited quantities. Reflects the multicultural reach of pitmasters Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland -- two Texas competitors who didn't stop at the state's traditional flavor map.

Burnt Bean Co. original

Cinco Sausage

A house-made sausage link of poblano pepper and pepper jack cheese. The mild heat and melty interior make it one of the most craveable items on the board. Named after the Cinco de Mayo spirit -- a nod to the Tejano identity of the restaurant.

Dessert -- Texas iconic

Big Red Tres Leches

Tres leches cake soaked with Big Red soda -- a cult-favorite Texas cream soda beloved across San Antonio and South Texas. Sweet, creamy and unmistakably Texan. One of the most discussed desserts on any Texas BBQ menu.

Side -- a standout

Street Corn Pudding

Corn pudding built on the flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) -- sweet corn, crema and cotija-style cheese. A creative fusion side that captures the Tejano-BBQ identity of Burnt Bean Co. in a single dish.

Ordering guide

What to order at Burnt Bean Co. -- ranked by priority

Every item is strong, but some sell out and some are only available on certain days. This is the priority order for a first-time or returning visitor.

  1. 1Prime BrisketOrder first. Sells out earliest.By the half-lb
  2. 2Beef Cheek PastramiThe item most unlike anything else in Texas BBQ.By the half-lb
  3. 3Moroccan Lamb RibsWeekend only -- arrive early to guarantee availability.By the half-lb
  4. 4Cinco SausagePoblano and pepper jack -- a Burnt Bean Co. original.By the half-lb
  5. 5Pork RibsDeep bark, pull-off-the-bone.By the half-lb
  6. 6Big Red Tres LechesThe dessert that defines the restaurant's Texas identity.Per order
  7. 7Street Corn PuddingOne of the most creative sides in Texas BBQ.Per order
  8. 8Barbacoa TacosOpen 8 AM Sunday -- the full Tejano breakfast menu.Sunday only
About prices. Burnt Bean Co. does not publish prices on its website -- meats are sold by the half-pound at a chalkboard and pricing can change. Prices are omitted from this page to avoid surfacing outdated figures. Confirm current pricing at the restaurant or at burntbeanco.com. The restaurant is in the $$ range typical of award-winning Texas BBQ joints.
Sunday only -- opens at 8 AM

The Burnt Bean Co. Tejano Sunday breakfast

Sunday at Burnt Bean Co. is a different experience from Thursday through Saturday. The kitchen opens at 8 AM -- three hours before weekday service -- with a Tejano-style breakfast menu that runs alongside (and before) the regular BBQ board.

The Sunday menu is a direct expression of the South Texas heritage of the pitmasters: barbacoa, menudo, carne guisada, molleja and brisket tacos alongside plates like Brisket Huevos Rancheros and The Hangover (menudo, barbacoa and tortillas). The Blue October croissant -- jalapeño cream cheese, strawberry jam, brisket and a sunny-side-up egg -- is a Sunday brunch signature unlike anything else in Texas BBQ.

Sunday is also the day to try the Bourbon Peach Cobbler Taco dessert (available weekends only) and the weekend-exclusive Moroccan Lamb Ribs.

  • Opens at 8 AM -- three hours before weekday service
  • Barbacoa, menudo, molleja -- Tejano breakfast staples
  • Blue October: brisket & egg croissant with jalapeño cream cheese
  • Brisket Huevos Rancheros -- a brunch plate signature
  • The Hangover: menudo + barbacoa + tortillas
  • Weekend desserts -- Bourbon Peach Cobbler Taco
Weekend only

Saturday & Sunday specials at Burnt Bean Co.

Two meat specials -- Moroccan Lamb Ribs and Bone-In Pork Chop -- are available only on weekends and in limited quantity. If these are your targets, arrive at open and confirm availability with staff.

Sat & Sun

Moroccan Lamb Ribs

Lamb ribs with Moroccan-inspired spicing and a wood smoke. Available Saturday and Sunday in limited quantity. A standout that reflects the multicultural range of pitmasters Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland.

Weekend only
Sat & Sun

Bone-In Pork Chop

Thick bone-in pork chop smoked and finished over high heat. Weekend exclusive -- confirm availability at the counter on arrival.

Weekend only
Weekend Dessert

Bourbon Peach Cobbler Taco

A flour taco shell filled with bourbon-soaked peach cobbler filling and dulce de leche ice cream. One of the most creative dessert executions on any Texas BBQ menu.

Weekend only
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All Burnt Bean Co. menu categories with item counts.

Smoked Meats (by the 1/2 pound)7 itemsWeekend Only Specials2 itemsSandwiches4 itemsSides7 itemsSunday Breakfast (Tejano Style)6 itemsDesserts3 items
The full menu

Every item Burnt Bean Co. serves

All categories below. Weekend specials and Sunday breakfast items are only available on those days. Meats are sold until sold out -- confirm availability at the counter.

About prices. Burnt Bean Co. does not publish prices on its website. Meats are sold by the half-pound at a chalkboard and pricing is subject to change. All prices are omitted from this page to avoid publishing outdated figures. Confirm current per-pound and per-item pricing at the restaurant or at burntbeanco.com.
Location & hours

Where to find Burnt Bean Co. and when to go

Burnt Bean Co. is located in downtown Seguin, Texas, approximately 35 miles east of San Antonio via US-90 and about 55 miles south of Austin. Many visitors from both cities make the trip specifically for Burnt Bean Co.

The restaurant closes as soon as the meat sells out -- which can be well before 3 PM on busy days. Arriving at or shortly after opening is strongly recommended, especially on weekends when the Moroccan Lamb Ribs and Bone-In Pork Chop draw extra demand.

On Sundays, doors open at 8 AM for the Tejano breakfast service -- a full three hours before the weekday opening. If Sunday breakfast is the goal, plan to arrive by 8-9 AM.

  • Location: Downtown Seguin, TX
  • Thu-Sat: 11 AM - 3 PM or until sold out
  • Sunday: 8 AM - 3 PM or until sold out
  • Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • ~35 miles east of San Antonio
  • ~55 miles south of Austin
  • Nationwide shipping: via Goldbelly
  • Official site: burntbeanco.com
About Burnt Bean Co.

The BBQ joint that opened during a pandemic and became #1 in Texas.

Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland founded Burnt Bean Co. in October 2020 in downtown Seguin, Texas -- when approximately 17% of U.S. restaurants were closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They opened anyway, with enough confidence in their product to defy the moment. Opening day brought lines out the door.

The name "Burnt Bean Co." came from a Spanish-language joke by one of Ernest's former coworkers, who teased that Ernest would "burn the beans" -- frijoles quemados -- while listing competition BBQ staples. The English translation became the restaurant's name.

In just five years, Burnt Bean Co. went from a pandemic opening to the #1 ranked BBQ joint in Texas according to Texas Monthly's authoritative 2025 Top 50 list, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, a 2025 Michelin Guide Texas listing and back-to-back James Beard Award Semi-Finalist recognition in 2024 and 2025.

2020Founded
#1TX Monthly BBQ 2025
2024Michelin Bib Gourmand
2xJames Beard Semi-Finalist
How Burnt Bean Co. compares

Burnt Bean Co. vs. other top Texas and U.S. BBQ restaurants

All are excellent Texas and Texas-style BBQ restaurants. Here is how they compare on key practical points for a visitor planning a trip.

FeatureBurnt Bean Co.Franklin BBQTerry Black's BBQLittle Miss BBQ
LocationSeguin, TXAustin, TX (1 loc.)Austin & Dallas, TXPhoenix, AZ
StyleTexas + Tejano fusionCentral TexasCentral TexasCentral Texas
HoursThu-Sat 11 AM; Sun 8 AM -- until sold outTue-Sun 11 AM -- until sold outLunch & dinnerLunch until sold out
Signature meatBrisket / Beef Cheek PastramiBrisket / Beef Plate RibsBrisketBrisket
Unique itemBeef Cheek PastramiBeef Plate RibsBeef RibsPork Spare Ribs
Breakfast?Yes -- Sunday 8 AMNoNoNo
Awards (2025)TM #1 / Michelin / JBFJames Beard winnerTop TX BBQTop AZ BBQ
Shipping?Yes (Goldbelly)Yes (whole brisket)NoNo

Comparison reflects general operational characteristics as of 2026. Confirm hours and payment policy before visiting any location.

Visitor tips

How to visit Burnt Bean Co. and leave with everything you want

Arrive at open

Beat the sold-out

The restaurant closes when the meat runs out -- often well before 3 PM. Arrive at opening (11 AM Thu-Sat, 8 AM Sunday) for the best selection, especially for weekend specials like Moroccan Lamb Ribs.

Plan for Sunday

Sunday for breakfast + BBQ

Sunday opens at 8 AM with the full Tejano breakfast menu -- barbacoa tacos, menudo, huevos rancheros and the Blue October. Then the regular BBQ board comes on at 11 AM. A Sunday visit gets you both experiences.

Drive from San Antonio

35 miles east on US-90

From San Antonio, Burnt Bean Co. is about 35 miles east via US-90 -- roughly a 40-50 minute drive. Many San Antonio food enthusiasts make this a regular weekend trip. No reservations needed -- walk in at open.

Can't make it in person

Ship it home via Goldbelly

Burnt Bean Co. ships BBQ nationwide through Goldbelly. If you can't make the drive to Seguin, this is the next best option. Check burntbeanco.com for current shipping availability.

What to order first

Brisket + Beef Cheek Pastrami

These two are the most distinctive items and most likely to sell out. Order both first when you reach the counter. Add a Cinco Sausage and one of the creative sides for a well-rounded tray.

Catering

Available for events

Burnt Bean Co. offers catering services for events. Contact them through the official website at burntbeanco.com for catering inquiries and pricing.

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Common questions

Burnt Bean Co. -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Burnt Bean Co., the menu, the pitmasters, the awards and how to visit.

What is Burnt Bean Co. famous for?

Burnt Bean Co. is best known for its wood-smoked prime brisket, beef cheek pastrami and its distinctly Tejano-influenced menu -- including Sunday barbacoa, menudo and tacos alongside classic Central Texas BBQ. The restaurant was ranked #1 BBQ in Texas by Texas Monthly in 2025, earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024 and was a James Beard Award Semi-Finalist in both 2024 and 2025. The signature Beef Cheek Pastrami -- beef cheeks cured and smoked pastrami-style -- is particularly unique to Burnt Bean Co. and rarely seen on other Texas BBQ menus.

What are the hours at Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin TX?

Burnt Bean Co. is open Thursday through Saturday, 11 AM to 3 PM (or until sold out) and Sunday, 8 AM to 3 PM (or until sold out). It is closed Monday through Wednesday. Sunday opens at 8 AM to accommodate the Tejano-style breakfast service -- barbacoa, menudo, tacos and signature brunch plates. Confirm current hours at burntbeanco.com before visiting, as the restaurant closes as soon as the meat sells out.

Who are the pitmasters at Burnt Bean Co.?

Burnt Bean Co. was founded by Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland. Ernest Servantes -- nicknamed 'The Pope of BBQ' -- built his reputation on the Texas competitive BBQ circuit, winning numerous competitions before opening the restaurant. Dave Kirkland, known as 'Super Dave,' began as Ernest's competition rival before the two partnered to compete together and eventually co-found Burnt Bean Co. The restaurant opened in October 2020 in downtown Seguin, TX, during the COVID-19 pandemic -- and opened to lines out the door on day one.

Does Burnt Bean Co. publish menu prices?

No. Burnt Bean Co. does not publish prices on its website. Meats are sold by the half-pound and priced on a chalkboard that can change. Prices are omitted from this page to avoid surfacing outdated figures. Confirm current per-pound and per-item pricing at the restaurant or contact them through burntbeanco.com. The restaurant is in the $$ range typical of award-winning Texas BBQ joints.

What is the Beef Cheek Pastrami at Burnt Bean Co.?

The Beef Cheek Pastrami is one of Burnt Bean Co.'s most distinctive menu items -- beef cheeks cured in a pastrami-style brine and then smoked low and slow. The beef cheek is an unusually marbled, gelatinous cut that renders exceptionally tender and rich after long cooking. Treating it pastrami-style (brine, spice crust, smoke) produces a result that bridges Central Texas BBQ and Jewish deli tradition. It is rarely seen on other Texas BBQ menus and is frequently cited in reviews of the restaurant as one of the best bites in Texas.

What is the Sunday breakfast at Burnt Bean Co.?

On Sundays, Burnt Bean Co. opens at 8 AM with a Tejano-style breakfast menu that runs until 3 PM (or sold out). The Sunday menu includes barbacoa, menudo, carne guisada tacos, molleja tacos and brisket tacos, as well as signature plates like the Blue October (brisket and egg croissant with jalapeno cream cheese and strawberry jam), Brisket Huevos Rancheros and The Hangover (menudo, barbacoa, tortillas). The Tejano breakfast tradition reflects the South Texas heritage of the pitmasters and is a major draw for Sunday visitors.

Is Burnt Bean Co. in the Michelin Guide?

Yes. Burnt Bean Co. earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2024 Michelin Guide Texas -- awarded to restaurants that offer exceptional value and quality. The restaurant is also listed in the 2025 Michelin Guide Texas. Combined with the James Beard Award Semi-Finalist recognition in both 2024 and 2025 and Texas Monthly's #1 BBQ in Texas ranking for 2025, Burnt Bean Co. holds arguably the most decorated profile of any BBQ joint currently operating in Texas.

How far is Burnt Bean Co. from San Antonio?

Burnt Bean Co. is located in downtown Seguin, Texas, approximately 35 miles east of San Antonio via US-90, typically a 40-50 minute drive depending on traffic. It is also roughly 55 miles south of Austin via I-10 and TX-130. Many visitors from both cities make the trip specifically for Burnt Bean Co., and the drive through the Texas Hill Country to Seguin is straightforward. Check current hours before visiting -- the restaurant closes when sold out and is closed Monday through Wednesday.

Does Burnt Bean Co. do nationwide shipping?

Yes. Burnt Bean Co. offers nationwide BBQ shipping through Goldbelly for customers who cannot visit in person. Goldbelly specializes in shipping food from celebrated American restaurants directly to your door. Visit burntbeanco.com for current shipping options and availability. The restaurant also offers catering services -- contact them through the website for catering inquiries and pricing.

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