LaVaca has the meat: Local barbecue joint lands in No. 8 spot in state-wide ranking

by CJ Vetter ©The Port Lavaca Wave 2025
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PHOTO BY CJ VETTER Kelli, Christine and Lupe Nevarez stand in front of their vividly teal cow, located outside their restaurant on West Virginia Street, Port Lavaca. The family-owned business is celebrating their top 10 placement on the Texas Monthly statewide best Texas BBQ Joint rankings.


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