Travel Itinerary
Cruising down the Blues Highway, you’ll catch a whiff of something that’ll make you hit the brakes faster than a pothole, Tommy’s BBQ in Vicksburg.
Forget plane tickets to Texas, because this pit master’s brisket is so smoky, tender, and bark-crusted you’ll swear it was smuggled across the border in a cowboy hat.
Locals guard it like a family secret, travelers brag about finding it, and every bite feels like Mississippi tipping its hat and saying, “Yeah, we can do Texas better, too.”
1. Mouthwatering Brisket That’ll Make Texans Homesick
Folks around here say this brisket could make a Texan cry happy tears. Every slice shows off that pretty pink smoke ring and just about melts quicker than butter on a skillet of hot cornbread.
Peppery bark’s got the right crunch, then gives way to meat so tender it nearly falls apart in your hands.
Tommy’s don’t hold back on portions either – these Texas-sized plates will fill up even the hungriest road-trippin’ cowboy.
2. Sauce Bar Shenanigans For Custom Flavor Adventures
How about fixing up BBQ just the way you like it? Tommy’s self-serve sauce bar turns folks into flavor tinkerers, mixing sweet, tangy, and spicy blends ‘til they hit that perfect note.
Choices run from sharp Carolina vinegar to smoky Texas mop sauce, keeping taste buds on their toes. Purists may pass on sauce altogether, letting that oak-smoked goodness stand proud without any extras gussying it up.
3. Blues Highway Location Adds Musical Flavor
Where better to tuck into smoky brisket than right off Highway 61, the legendary Blues Highway itself? Tommy’s spot isn’t just handy, it’s rooted in a stretch of road that carries American musical history in its pavement.
Some nights bring live tunes drifting through the air, making barbecue taste even sweeter with a rhythm to match every bite.
Just head toward the building beside Super Junior on 61 North – pit smoke rises like a tasty lighthouse, guiding hungry travelers straight to the feast.
4. Family-Friendly Feast Without Texas-Sized Prices
Worried about stretching your wallet? Tommy’s serves up hearty portions big enough to feed a whole cattle ranch without bustin’ the budget.
Family platters pile on brisket, ribs, and pulled pork with all the fixin’s, leaving tables full and bellies happier than a cowboy at supper.
Kids dive headfirst into the creamy mac and cheese, while grown folks savor collard greens cooked the old-fashioned way. Best save a little room, ‘cause that key lime pie or tres leches cake makes a sweet finish to one mighty smoke-fest.