Tray of Vargas BBQ ribs, sliced brisket, sausage, beans, macaroni, and tortillas

Edinburg, Texas · South Texas BBQ

Smoke meets
the Valley.

Brisket, ribs, sausage, and sides with a Tex-Mex point of view—served at Vargas BBQ on East Cano Street.

01 Oak-fired offset smoke

02 Texas BBQ × Mexican culture

03 701 E Cano St

04 2023 Texas Monthly recognized ↗

/ The fire

South Texas smoke,
plated with Valley soul.

Vargas BBQ brings the bark and tenderness of Texas barbecue together with familiar RGV flavors—from charro beans and green spaghetti to tortillas beside the tray.

Come for the smokehouse staples. Stay for the sides that taste unmistakably close to home.

/ One tray, four signatures

Read the tray.

  1. 01

    Brisket

    Dark bark, a clear smoke ring, and generous slices anchor the tray.

  2. 02

    Ribs

    Glossed spare ribs bring the lacquered edge of the pit.

  3. 03

    Sausage

    A scored link rounds out the smokehouse side of the spread.

  4. 04

    Valley sides

    Beans, macaroni, and tortillas pull the plate toward South Texas.

Overhead view of an authentic Vargas BBQ tray

/ Visit the pit

Find the smoke
on Cano Street.

701 E Cano St
Edinburg, TX 78539

Current listed hours

Tue–Sat11 AM–3 PM

Sun–MonClosed

Hours can change. Call before visiting.