Traveling Texas Smoke Shop

ishoot308 · 07-17-2016, 01:53 PM

Two BIG thumbs up for the "Traveling Texas Smoke Shop"!!

We had them supply food for 35 people for an island party we had yesterday afternoon and evening. He delivered the food to the Glendale docks right on schedule and it was all packaged very nicely for boat transport. He had Texas plates on his truck so I knew it was going to be good!

This is the real deal if you like barbecue! Ribs, brisket, chicken, beans, coleslaw and cornbread all were excellent!!

You can find him in the parking lot of the Moccasin Shop on route 104 in Meredith. Try them out as I Can't say enough good about the Traveling Texas Smoke Shop!!

Dan

Slickcraft · 07-17-2016, 02:23 PM

My wife an I can attest that it was excellent.

Hillcountry · 07-17-2016, 05:10 PM

I have stopped there on ocaision and you are correct!
Great bbq! Just smelling the smoke makes you hungry!

joey2665 · 07-17-2016, 06:10 PM

I've had it several times also it is excellent. In the off season they have a store front on Union Avenue in Laconia near the fork in the road with Messer Street.

cominghome · 07-18-2016, 06:29 AM

We have had several great meals here this summer, both for ourselves and for large groups. Great meats and the best cole slaw!

polarisman14 · 07-18-2016, 11:35 AM

I'm really glad that there are some good options for BBQ in the lakes region now. The name escapes me but there's a new one right on route 3 almost directly across from Lochmere Country Club and that one was very good as well. Everywhere needs more bbq!

joey2665 · 07-18-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by polarisman14

I'm really glad that there are some good options for BBQ in the lakes region now. The name escapes me but there's a new one right on route 3 almost directly across from Lochmere Country Club and that one was very good as well. Everywhere needs more bbq!

I believe it is Long Horn BBQ

MikeF-NH · 07-18-2016, 04:57 PM

love the BBQ from this guy! I know he's dedicated when I'm towing my boat to the lake at 4AM for salmon and I see smoke coming from his equipment. Nice people too and they do a fantastic job with authentic "Q". Try the rib ends...

Pine Island Guy · 09-03-2016, 07:33 PM

After passing by the Traveling Texas BBQ many times and saying "we should stop in and get some ribs"... Tonight was the night, and now regretting that we didn't stop in a long time ago!!!

Picked up a full rack of ribs, and then stopped for some local corn... Got out to the island and PIG (and wife) had a feast of pig... It was excellent!!! Tender, well smoked with a great dry rub, and complimented with delicious sauce...

If the rest of their meats are as good (and I expect they are), do yourselves a favor and eat there. Next time, going to buy the brisket and try that out...

Spectacular weekend, hope everyone enjoys it!! -PIG

moose tracks · 01-22-2017, 10:11 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know that the Traveling Texas BBQ will be open all year at their route 104 location in Meredith. They closed their other location that was on Union Ave in Laconia. We stopped by last week and purchased their smoked chicken and ribs. They were great.

Blyblvrd · 01-22-2017, 03:45 PM

Good to know thanks! Every couple of weeks we drive by and say "We should try it". Now we will!

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Doobs41378 · 01-23-2017, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blyblvrd

Good to know thanks! Every couple of weeks we drive by and say "We should try it". Now we will!

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Same here....

bruinsfan · 01-23-2017, 06:36 PM

Best ribs and chicken..... Glad to hear it's year round now !!!!!!

Slickcraft · 01-24-2017, 09:58 AM

This link was in the thread on The Winni Pier being sold. Maybe the Traveling Texas Smoke Shop will get a spot to lease at the Weirs:
http://www.laconiadailysun.com/local...-pier-acquired

LakeWinniMom · 01-24-2017, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

This link was in the thread on The Winni Pier being sold. Maybe the Traveling Texas Smoke Shop will get a spot to lease at the Weirs:
http://www.laconiadailysun.com/local...-pier-acquired

I was thinking the same thing when I read it earlier! That would be a great addition to the Pier.

joey2665 · 05-26-2017, 05:09 PM

Just enjoyed a rack of ribs and rib tips at the new location. Everything was excellent. Owner asked if it tasted the same at the food from 104 and it did. He's extremely nice, wished him m good luck. Hopefully he will be busy this weekend. Going to enjoy going to this location.

webmaster · 06-17-2017, 04:04 PM

From their Facebook page:

Hillcountry · 06-17-2017, 06:36 PM

I'm picking up a whole brisket from TTSS tomorrow for my Father's Day feast!
Can't wait to dig in to it!

ishoot308 · 06-17-2017, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

I'm picking up a whole brisket from TTSS tomorrow for my Father's Day feast!
Can't wait to dig in to it!

You won't regret it... he is the authentic real deal!!

Save me a piece will ya!

Dan

Hillcountry · 06-17-2017, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

You won't regret it... he is the authentic real deal!!

Save me a piece will ya!

Dan

You're welcome at my home anytime! Stop by if you're hungry!

HellRaZoR004 · 07-08-2017, 07:40 PM

Stopped at the Weirs this evening and got brisket sandwiches. With all the great reviews I was expecting a lot better. Very fatty and wasn't very warm.

Got there @ 7:50 thinking we had plenty of time to order. They closed at 8 despite the Facebook page saying 9.

I'll stick to the place in Tilton. Far superior brisket.

phoenix · 07-09-2017, 04:31 AM

There are now two bbq places on rt 104.

noreast · 07-09-2017, 06:38 AM

I got the brisket sandwich a few weeks ago and it was very good, of course I asked for the fat to be left in it though. They went down to the smoker to get the meat when I ordered, so I bet they keep it up top when there expecting it to be busy. when I buy it to cook myself I always have the butcher keep all the fat on. That's one of the tricks for perfect brisket.

SteveO123 · 07-09-2017, 06:59 AM

I believe the two barbecue places are separate operations? (Weirs pier and Rte 104)...???

joey2665 · 07-09-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveO123

I believe the two barbecue places are separate operations? (Weirs pier and Rte 104)...???

They are the same owner. I love Texas Smoke. Of course I go for ribs, tips, pulled pork and the 1/4 chicken which are all excellent. I really don't care for brisket.

HellRaZoR004 · 07-09-2017, 08:51 AM

The one I mentioned is the Lonestar BBQ place on RT. 3 in Tilton.

Maybe I stopped in too late, but first impressions are big.

phoenix · 07-09-2017, 10:09 AM

I dont know if the two on 104 are the same owner one is in the building that use to be building supplies like rock and sand the other is in the moccasin store parking lot they are about three miles apart. If one owner seems strange to be so close if not wonder if there is enough business for two different establishments

Doobs41378 · 07-10-2017, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

I dont know if the two on 104 are the same owner one is in the building that use to be building supplies like rock and sand the other is in the moccasin store parking lot they are about three miles apart. If one owner seems strange to be so close if not wonder if there is enough business for two different establishments

I believe he is talking about Weirs and Rt 104 being the same owners. I have seen the trailer you are talking about and do not think that is the same owners.

Greene's Basin Girl · 07-11-2017, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

The one I mentioned is the Lonestar BBQ place on RT. 3 in Tilton.

Maybe I stopped in too late, but first impressions are big.

Where on Rt 3 in Tilton is this located?

joey2665 · 07-11-2017, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

Where on Rt 3 in Tilton is this located?

It's a trailer and picnic tables on the south side (rightside) of the road about a mile east of the Tanger Outlets heading towards Belmont

DougNH · 07-11-2017, 08:37 AM

The two BBQ places on rt104 are different owners. I have eaten at both and have talked to the owners, they are competitors. Actually I have eaten at both on the same day.

Hillcountry · 07-11-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DougNH

The two BBQ places on rt104 are different owners. I have eaten at both and have talked to the owners, they are competitors. Actually I have eaten at both on the same day.

So how was the food quality of the "newcomer" on 104?
We all know the "TTSS" is great but few know about the new guy's place.

Doobs41378 · 07-11-2017, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougNH

The two BBQ places on rt104 are different owners. I have eaten at both and have talked to the owners, they are competitors. Actually I have eaten at both on the same day.

Yeah, which one wins?

ishoot308 · 07-11-2017, 10:44 AM

I have been to both (Traveling Texas Meredith and Tilton Smoke Shack) and for me, hands down, The Traveling Texas Smoke Shop takes home the prize! And I'm not saying the guy in Tilton was bad, actually it was good but the Traveling Texas Smoke shop is always great every time we go!! Besides just stopping at his place for a bite to eat, he has catered a couple parties for us and did a great job, we even bought a couple of smoked Christmas hams from him this past year that were fantastic!

Dan

DougNH · 07-11-2017, 12:18 PM

First I have no affiliation to either of these places. I travel rt104 from 93 to Meredith about every other week. I have eaten at the TTS over the past few years probably 10 times and at the BBQS twice this year (it is new), links below. I think there is a little confusion to some other place in Tilton. Both places below are on rt104 after 93 and heading towards Meredith as previously mentioned.

So this is my personal opinion and preference. Both places are good but the difference is the dry rub at the TTS verses sauce at the BBQS. I prefer smoking with sauce over the dry method. The prices at the BBQS are also less if comparing. Both times I stopped at the BBQS while I was waiting the owner kept giving me samples…

When I compared a few weeks ago I ordered ribs and brisket at both places. My personal preference was the BBQS. I also found the ribs had more meat on them from the BBQS and more juicy than the TTS. In fact a number of times from the TTS I found the ribs to be quite dry. The owner at the BBQS was serving me sauce from a pot on the stove as he had just made it (was very excellent). He indicated it was some well know receipt and can be found online (I forget the name of it).

Both owners are very nice and I believe the guy at BBQS is from/lives in MA although has been in the area for some time.

https://www.facebook.com/TravelingTexasSmokeShop

http://www.bbqshak.com/

Hillcountry · 07-11-2017, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougNH

First I have no affiliation to either of these places. I travel rt104 from 93 to Meredith about every other week. I have eaten at the TTS over the past few years probably 10 times and at the BBQS twice this year (it is new), links below. I think there is a little confusion to some other place in Tilton. Both places below are on rt104 after 93 and heading towards Meredith as previously mentioned.

So this is my personal opinion and preference. Both places are good but the difference is the dry rub at the TTS verses sauce at the BBQS. I prefer smoking with sauce over the dry method. The prices at the BBQS are also less if comparing. Both times I stopped at the BBQS while I was waiting the owner kept giving me samples…

When I compared a few weeks ago I ordered ribs and brisket at both places. My personal preference was the BBQS. I also found the ribs had more meat on them from the BBQS and more juicy than the TTS. In fact a number of times from the TTS I found the ribs to be quite dry. The owner at the BBQS was serving me sauce from a pot on the stove as he had just made it (was very excellent). He indicated it was some well know receipt and can be found online (I forget the name of it).

Both owners are very nice and I believe the guy at BBQS is from/lives in MA although has been in the area for some time.

https://www.facebook.com/TravelingTexasSmokeShop

http://www.bbqshak.com/

Good review! Thanks!

Doobs41378 · 07-11-2017, 07:24 PM

Are both places cash only on 104?

DougNH · 07-11-2017, 08:02 PM

Yes. I am sure Au or Ag would be accepted also... ;-)

SteveO123 · 07-11-2017, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougNH

Yes. I am sure Au or Ag would be accepted also... ;-)

https://www.google.com/search?q=peri...LNyw8sJtCPAWM:

07-17-2016, 01:53 PM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,160 Thanks: 2,361 Thanked 5,194 Times in 2,022 Posts	Traveling Texas Smoke Shop Two BIG thumbs up for the "Traveling Texas Smoke Shop"!! We had them supply food for 35 people for an island party we had yesterday afternoon and evening. He delivered the food to the Glendale docks right on schedule and it was all packaged very nicely for boat transport. He had Texas plates on his truck so I knew it was going to be good! This is the real deal if you like barbecue! Ribs, brisket, chicken, beans, coleslaw and cornbread all were excellent!! You can find him in the parking lot of the Moccasin Shop on route 104 in Meredith. Try them out as I Can't say enough good about the Traveling Texas Smoke Shop!! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

07-17-2016, 06:10 PM	#4
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Awesome BBQ I've had it several times also it is excellent. In the off season they have a store front on Union Avenue in Laconia near the fork in the road with Messer Street.

07-18-2016, 06:29 AM	#5
cominghome Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 44 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Agree! We have had several great meals here this summer, both for ourselves and for large groups. Great meats and the best cole slaw!

07-18-2016, 11:35 AM	#6
polarisman14 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 139 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	I'm really glad that there are some good options for BBQ in the lakes region now. The name escapes me but there's a new one right on route 3 almost directly across from Lochmere Country Club and that one was very good as well. Everywhere needs more bbq! __________________ >>>Matt<<< To Tow: 2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL To Float: 1977 MFG Gypsy Star 17 O/B

09-03-2016, 07:33 PM	#9
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 243 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	Mmmmmmm that's some good eating! After passing by the Traveling Texas BBQ many times and saying "we should stop in and get some ribs"... Tonight was the night, and now regretting that we didn't stop in a long time ago!!! Picked up a full rack of ribs, and then stopped for some local corn... Got out to the island and PIG (and wife) had a feast of pig... It was excellent!!! Tender, well smoked with a great dry rub, and complimented with delicious sauce... If the rest of their meats are as good (and I expect they are), do yourselves a favor and eat there. Next time, going to buy the brisket and try that out... Spectacular weekend, hope everyone enjoys it!! -PIG

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Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 1,214 Thanked 2,052 Times in 942 Posts	My wife an I can attest that it was excellent.

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Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	I have stopped there on ocaision and you are correct! Great bbq! Just smelling the smoke makes you hungry!

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07-18-2016, 04:57 PM	#8
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 317 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	love the BBQ from this guy! I know he's dedicated when I'm towing my boat to the lake at 4AM for salmon and I see smoke coming from his equipment. Nice people too and they do a fantastic job with authentic "Q". Try the rib ends...

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moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Traveling Texas BBQ I just wanted to let everyone know that the Traveling Texas BBQ will be open all year at their route 104 location in Meredith. They closed their other location that was on Union Ave in Laconia. We stopped by last week and purchased their smoked chicken and ribs. They were great. __________________ Moose Tracks

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Blyblvrd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Londonderry & Moultonborough Posts: 154 Thanks: 86 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	Good to know thanks! Every couple of weeks we drive by and say "We should try it". Now we will! Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

01-23-2017, 06:36 PM	#13
bruinsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NH Posts: 146 Thanks: 88 Thanked 73 Times in 34 Posts	Best ribs and chicken..... Glad to hear it's year round now !!!!!!

01-24-2017, 09:58 AM	#14
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 1,214 Thanked 2,052 Times in 942 Posts	This link was in the thread on The Winni Pier being sold. Maybe the Traveling Texas Smoke Shop will get a spot to lease at the Weirs: http://www.laconiadailysun.com/local...-pier-acquired

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05-26-2017, 05:09 PM	#16
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	New Weirs Location Just enjoyed a rack of ribs and rib tips at the new location. Everything was excellent. Owner asked if it tasted the same at the food from 104 and it did. He's extremely nice, wished him m good luck. Hopefully he will be busy this weekend. Going to enjoy going to this location.

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06-17-2017, 06:36 PM	#18
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	I'm picking up a whole brisket from TTSS tomorrow for my Father's Day feast! Can't wait to dig in to it!

07-08-2017, 07:40 PM	#21
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Stopped at the Weirs this evening and got brisket sandwiches. With all the great reviews I was expecting a lot better. Very fatty and wasn't very warm. Got there @ 7:50 thinking we had plenty of time to order. They closed at 8 despite the Facebook page saying 9. I'll stick to the place in Tilton. Far superior brisket.

07-09-2017, 04:31 AM	#22
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,542 Thanks: 60 Thanked 273 Times in 192 Posts	There are now two bbq places on rt 104. __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

07-09-2017, 06:38 AM	#23
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	I got the brisket sandwich a few weeks ago and it was very good, of course I asked for the fat to be left in it though. They went down to the smoker to get the meat when I ordered, so I bet they keep it up top when there expecting it to be busy. when I buy it to cook myself I always have the butcher keep all the fat on. That's one of the tricks for perfect brisket.

07-09-2017, 06:59 AM	#24
SteveO123 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, Lake Opechee Posts: 184 Thanks: 286 Thanked 90 Times in 48 Posts	I believe the two barbecue places are separate operations? (Weirs pier and Rte 104)...???

07-09-2017, 08:51 AM	#26
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	The one I mentioned is the Lonestar BBQ place on RT. 3 in Tilton. Maybe I stopped in too late, but first impressions are big.

07-09-2017, 10:09 AM	#27
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,542 Thanks: 60 Thanked 273 Times in 192 Posts	I dont know if the two on 104 are the same owner one is in the building that use to be building supplies like rock and sand the other is in the moccasin store parking lot they are about three miles apart. If one owner seems strange to be so close if not wonder if there is enough business for two different establishments __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

07-11-2017, 08:37 AM	#31
DougNH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Meredith Bay/MA Posts: 76 Thanks: 117 Thanked 48 Times in 18 Posts	The two BBQ places on rt104 are different owners. I have eaten at both and have talked to the owners, they are competitors. Actually I have eaten at both on the same day.

07-11-2017, 10:44 AM	#34
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,160 Thanks: 2,361 Thanked 5,194 Times in 2,022 Posts	I have been to both (Traveling Texas Meredith and Tilton Smoke Shack) and for me, hands down, The Traveling Texas Smoke Shop takes home the prize! And I'm not saying the guy in Tilton was bad, actually it was good but the Traveling Texas Smoke shop is always great every time we go!! Besides just stopping at his place for a bite to eat, he has catered a couple parties for us and did a great job, we even bought a couple of smoked Christmas hams from him this past year that were fantastic! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!! Last edited by ishoot308; 07-11-2017 at 12:41 PM.

07-11-2017, 12:18 PM	#35
DougNH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Meredith Bay/MA Posts: 76 Thanks: 117 Thanked 48 Times in 18 Posts	First I have no affiliation to either of these places. I travel rt104 from 93 to Meredith about every other week. I have eaten at the TTS over the past few years probably 10 times and at the BBQS twice this year (it is new), links below. I think there is a little confusion to some other place in Tilton. Both places below are on rt104 after 93 and heading towards Meredith as previously mentioned. So this is my personal opinion and preference. Both places are good but the difference is the dry rub at the TTS verses sauce at the BBQS. I prefer smoking with sauce over the dry method. The prices at the BBQS are also less if comparing. Both times I stopped at the BBQS while I was waiting the owner kept giving me samples… When I compared a few weeks ago I ordered ribs and brisket at both places. My personal preference was the BBQS. I also found the ribs had more meat on them from the BBQS and more juicy than the TTS. In fact a number of times from the TTS I found the ribs to be quite dry. The owner at the BBQS was serving me sauce from a pot on the stove as he had just made it (was very excellent). He indicated it was some well know receipt and can be found online (I forget the name of it). Both owners are very nice and I believe the guy at BBQS is from/lives in MA although has been in the area for some time. https://www.facebook.com/TravelingTexasSmokeShop http://www.bbqshak.com/

07-11-2017, 07:24 PM	#37
Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	Are both places cash only on 104?

07-11-2017, 08:02 PM	#38
DougNH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Meredith Bay/MA Posts: 76 Thanks: 117 Thanked 48 Times in 18 Posts	Yes. I am sure Au or Ag would be accepted also... ;-)