Best BBQ in West Palm Beach? Big Tex BBQ Is a Hidden Texas-Style Gem
Big Tex BBQ in West Palm Beach: Meet the Chef
We sat down with Chef Eric L. Garner of Big Tex BBQ in West Palm Beach, Florida. In West Palm Beach’s Acreage area, Big Tex BBQ delivers a no-frills, Texas-style smokehouse experience straight from a roadside food truck. The focus is simple and effective—brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and smoked chicken, all cooked low and slow with bold seasoning and authentic pit technique.
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With no traditional dining room, it’s all about the food: big portions, rich smoke flavor, and a loyal local following that treats Big Tex BBQ as a hidden gem worth the drive.
Tell us about what your morning routine looks like, and how you like to end your day?
I’m up at 5:30AM thanks to my Old English Bulldog. I get her fed and out, make coffee for myself and my wife, then head out the door at 7:00AM to start prepping all the meats for the day.
Do you have a favorite chef that you look up to and what advice would you give to aspiring chefs?
Guy Fieri - creativity and consistency are keys to success. Make your food unique and people will come back.
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Do you have any awards or achievements you’d like to mention?
I have yet to enter any competitions, but it is an honor to be selected as the “2026 Best Food Truck in Florida.”
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What do you typically cook at home?
My wife and I enjoy a wide range of food, but when we find one we like, we usually try to make it better at home.
What’s a food trend that you’re loving right now and why?
Pickling! I recently perfected my own sauerkraut and it’s excellent on my homemade Reubens.
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What drink do you enjoy most?
Freshly ground Peruvian coffee in the morning, and a nice, neat Blanton’s on special occasions.
Have you ever cooked for a celebrity? Do you have a story to tell?
Dusty Baker - he visits the food truck often.
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What’s Your Instagram So Readers Can Follow You?
You can follow us at @bigtexbarbecue.
What’s the strangest food combination you’ve ever tried? AND did you like it?
That’s difficult to answer honestly - but I do recall consuming weird stuff when I’ve drank too much.
Why should readers visit Big Tex BBQ in West palm Beach, Florida?
Because you can’t get real Texas oak-smoked meats anywhere else in Florida (with homemade sides)!
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