Burnt Bean Co. 2025 - Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland

Congratulations to Burnt Bean Co. on being selected as the number 1 BBQ joint in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine! We sat down with Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland to talk about their quest for this title and the sacrifices they made to reach the top. This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. BBQ Distro is the home to the best sauces, seasonings, and rubs in all of Texas. No need to wait in line to get a taste of Goldees or Snows. You can make it at home thanks to BBQ Distro. Go to and use promo code tales10 at checkout for a 10% discount on your order!

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Burnt Bean Co. 2025 - Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland is an episode from Tales from the pits, a Texas BBQ podcast featuring trendsetters, leaders, and icons from the barbecue industry by Andrew and Bryan.

This episode is 52:07 long.

This episode was published on May 27, 2025.

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