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Is Louie Mueller's Barbecue Still Open? Update (Taylor, TX)

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As of September 2026, Louie Mueller's Barbecue is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp's business listing, updated 2026-09, shows Louie Mueller Barbecue operating with posted hours and 860 reviews and carries no closure notice.

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Grilling Greats' (Food Network, aired 2014-06-21), Guy Fieri visited Louie Mueller Barbecue, a family-run pit in Taylor that has smoked meat since 1949. According to Mental Floss, Fieri sampled the restaurant's pepper-crusted brisket, served without sauce, along with its beef ribs and house-made sausage, cooked over post-oak coals. Third-generation pitmaster Wayne Mueller runs the pits at the restaurant, starting the fires and loading meat as early as 3 a.m. for each day's service. In September 2026, Yelp listed Louie Mueller Barbecue at its original 206 W 2nd Street address with posted Tuesday-through-Saturday hours and 860 reviews, with no closure notice. The listing reflected the restaurant's long-running, in-person service model with no online ordering platform noted.

Louie Mueller Barbecue, a Taylor, Texas smokehouse operating since 1949 and now run by third-generation pitmaster Wayne Mueller, contributed barbecue to the June 2021 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Takeout: Shipped, Sweet & Savory' (S34E5), according to Food Network's episode description. The restaurant, known as the 'Cathedral of Smoke,' is known for brisket served without sauce and beef ribs with a thick, peppery crust, according to Texas Barbecue. The pits have burned continuously since the restaurant first appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in a 2007 episode, according to Food Network.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 15
Original air date
Episode title
Grilling Greats
What was featured
Pepper-crusted brisket, beef ribs, and house-made sausage
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Louie Mueller's Barbecue
Season / episode
Season 34, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Shipped, Sweet & Savory
What was featured
slow-smoked brisket and peppery beef ribs
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Louie Mueller's Barbecue

Frequently asked questions

Is Louie Mueller's Barbecue still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Louie Mueller's Barbecue is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Louie Mueller's Barbecue after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Grilling Greats' (Food Network, aired 2014-06-21), Guy Fieri visited Louie Mueller Barbecue, a family-run pit in Taylor that has smoked meat since 1949. As of September 2026, Louie Mueller's Barbecue is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Louie Mueller's Barbecue located?

206 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Louie Mueller's Barbecue?

Season 19, Episode 15 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 21, 2014. The episode is titled “Grilling Greats”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In September 2026, Yelp listed Louie Mueller Barbecue at its original 206 W 2nd Street address with posted Tuesday-through-Saturday hours and 860 reviews, with no closure notice. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
206 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/louie-mueller-barbecue-taylor
  • dinersdriveinsdives.com — https://www.dinersdriveinsdives.com/Louie-Mueller-Barbecue-Taylor-TX
  • mentalfloss.com — https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/restaurants/best-bbq-joints-guy-fieri
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/episodes/takeout-shipped-sweet-and-savory
  • texas-barbecue.com — https://texas-barbecue.com/louie-muellers-dragon-beast-the-cathedral-of-smoke-and-texas-legacy/

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