Lance Eaker hails from Texas, his wife Boo is Korean, and they have combined their impressive culinary talents to cook up some of the best barbecue in Texas at this award-winning, mesquite-smoking barbecue joint, which started as a food truck in Houston. The classics, from Texas dry rub pork ribs to moist prime brisket, are all excellent, but what makes it so unique are the succulent Gochujang ribs, fried kimchi rice, homemade kimchi, and other Korean-inflected dishes that reflect Boo's heritage. Leave room for Boo's BOOzy banana pudding; it's a knockout.

Good food can be found in all sorts of places, and there’s no better proof of that than Eaker Barbecue, a laidback Fredericksburg smokehouse that was named a Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joint 2021. Lance Eaker and his Korean-born wife Boo used to run a food truck in Houston and this is their first bricks-and-mortar eatery. The brisket, ribs and homemade sausages, all made with prime cuts, are succulent and smoky but what really sets this ‘cue apart is the addition of Boo’s Korean sides and sauces.

On the west end of Main Street, Lance and Boo Eaker serve beef, pork, and turkey they’ve smoked over mesquite and post oak. Boo, a native of South Korea, is called the “Queen of Sides.” You’ll see her influence in the restaurant with Gochujang pork ribs, kimchi, kimchi fried rice, and Korean cucumber salad. You can order meat by the pound and add sides, like Boo’s or the traditional coleslaw, potato salad, or beans.

Lance and Boo Eaker bring a unique take on barbecue to town, combining South Texas-style barbecue with Korean flavors for an unbeatable blend. Their mesquite and post oak smoked meats at Eaker Barbecue have been recognized by Texas Monthly as among the top 50 in the state, a high honor for any BBQ spot. Traditional prime-grade brisket, turkey, and pulled pork are among some of their top offerings.

For the ultimate BBQ experience, you simply cannot miss out on Eaker Barbecue. It has rightfully earned its place as one of Texas Monthly’s top 50 picks in 2021, which is a testament to its exceptional service. Eaker Barbecue offers a delightful blend of Texas and Korean fusion cuisine, courtesy of the talented, Texas-born-and-bred Lance and his loving wife, Boo.

Typical BBQ sides, such as mac n’ cheese and coleslaw, are joined by kimchi fried rice and Korean cucumber salad. The meats include smoked favorites, like brisket and sausage, but you can also switch it up with an order of Gochujang pork ribs. The restaurant was among Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints of 2021.

Eaker Barbecue started the way it does with so many restaurants, with the gifted backyard cook. Except here’s the thing, according to that cook, a man named Lance Eaker: “A lot of friends and family will say, ‘This is great. You should open a restaurant.’ They’re all liars.” He should know.

Let their selection of pork ribs, sausages, pulled pork, and turkey fill your heart and stomach. Make sure you don’t leave your main course looking empty without a side dish. Their sides include cream corn, Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, and Kimchi fried rice.

Born as a food truck in Houston, the restaurant fuses the best of Texan and Korean cuisine. Meat lovers will appreciate the brisket and ribs; vegetarians should load up on the rich mac and cheese and pickled sides, like spicy cucumber salad and kimchi.

From a very popular Hustonian food truck to a booming restaurant in Fredericksburg, this barbecue joint is a must-visit. They offer mouth-watering barbeque variations and some of their menus are inspired by the owner’s Korean heritage.

Eaker Barbecue – Wow is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Eaker. This new barbecue spot is on Main Street and has an indoor dining area and an outside dining area. It is Texas barbecue meets Korean, and it is amazing!.

(Zitronenwaffel, anyone?) And to fuel up before spending an afternoon at the wineries, try Eaker Barbecue, a Texas Monthly Top 50 list alum, for a combination of classic Central Texas smoked meats and Korean-influenced

Eaker Barbecue serves “South Texas Style” barbecue with a taste of Korean cuisine. The bbq joint serves juicy and flavorful meats with delicious Korean side dishes.