Mythic Barbecue

Eat & DrinkCottonwood Shores
Written By Mallory Ashwander

If you're exploring the Highland Lakes and craving authentic Texas barbecue, make Mythic Barbecue your next stop. Located inside Fresh Air & Food Park in Cottonwood Shores, this small but mighty smokehouse has quickly built a loyal following for its Central Texas-style barbecue that's smoked low and slow until it's perfectly tender. The menu features favorites like brisket, pork ribs, turkey, pulled pork, sausage, and scratch-made sides, with Sunday breakfast tacos drawing an early crowd. Mythic has even earned recognition from Texas Monthly, a testament to the quality coming out of its pit. Just be sure to arrive early because when the day's barbecue is gone, they're sold out.

  • Location: 4350 Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657 (inside Fresh Air & Food Park)

  • Hours: Thursday 11:00 AM until sold out (limited menu) • Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM until sold out • Sunday 9:00 AM until sold out (breakfast tacos)

  • Known For: Central Texas-style brisket, ribs, turkey, pulled pork, sausage, breakfast tacos, and scratch-made sides

  • Perfect For: Barbecue lovers, casual lunches, lake days, and fueling up before or after exploring the Highland Lakes

  • Good to Know: Arrive early, especially on weekends. Popular menu items often sell out before closing. Catering is also available.

Visit them here: https://www.mythicbarbecue.com/

Mallory Ashwander
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