Named after Houston native Bill LaViolette’s favorite Willie Nelson song, Shotgun Willie's began life as a food truck and has moved twice thanks to the popularity of his brisket. Crowds flock to this casual space where booths and picnic tables fill the room and the walls are hung with road signs and country memorabilia. If you're lucky you might just meet Mr. Tony, who also has a side dish named for him (green beans with smoked pork — you want them). He'll walk you through the menu and the stations, where Texas-style barbecue chicken and pulled pork hold court alongside American wagyu brisket with peppery bark and smoky-savory jalapeño sausage oozing with cheese. Sides are a must, especially the aforementioned beans and the mac and queso with flecks of red and chili peppers.