5 restaurant chains serving some of the best BBQ brisket in America, from New York to Oklahoma

Brisket is an integral part of the menu at many barbecue joints, with one Texas restaurant recently sparking controversy after removing the cut of meat due to skyrocketing beef prices.Americans eat about 58.5 pounds of beef per year as of 2025, according to the USDA — and diners seem to crave the tender, juicy cut that is brisket, which comes from the breast or lower chest of a cow.AMERICA'S BEST FOOD CITIES RANKED BY EXPERT, WITH CHOICES THAT COULD INFURIATE LOCALSThe Takeout recently compiled a list of the best barbecue places in America to get brisket, citing smoking techniques, meat tenderness, flavor and customer satisfaction.Here are five of the best barbecue restaurant chains in the country to get brisket — from New York to Oklahoma.A listing of the best barbecue restaurants to get brisket in America includes choices spanning from New York to Oklahoma.(iStock)Since opening its doors on the tenth anniversary of the Sept.

11th terrorist attacks, Mission BBQ has been "proudly serving those who serve."Dining rooms are filled with patriotic tributes to those who have served and protected the United States, and guests who drop in for lunch might catch the restaurant’s "daily salute to the Stars and Stripes," the chain’s website states.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWSOak-smoked, tender brisket is served sliced or chopped on a sandwich, alongside other meaty classics like pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches, baby back ribs, smoked chicken and sausage, of which there are both jalapeño cheese and classic varieties. Kids or those with smaller appetites can enjoy mini brisket sliders.At its many locations across 24 states, Mission BBQ aims to provide authentic barbecue made with fresh ingredients — the website even notes the restaurants do not have freezers or microwaves.Many barbecue joints across America pride themselves on their brisket, a tender, juicy cut of meat that's often smoked.(Elizabeth Heckman/Fox News Digital)After developing a love for...