LeAnn Meuller of La Barbecue Dies

[Troutman]

LeAnn Meuller of one of Austin’s top BBQ joints, LaBarbecue, dies at 51. Only the good die young

https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/06/14/leann-mueller-la-barbecue-restaurant-austin-texas-dies-ali-clem/70323685007/

[sarredon]

I just saw this story, she was a legend in Austin. Her passing is such a tragedy.

[Jim White]

How tragic. Gone far too soon, but still a life well-lived.

[Sid P]

Sad, she was far too young. I don’t know if she or one of her employees cooked it, but the brisket we had at LaBarbecue in 2021 was beyond amazing.

[Baltimorelger]

I ate there last year and was so impressed with the whole experience (food, atmosphere, etc). I spent weeks trying to recreate their Mac and cheese (never cracked it). I remember watching a ton of videos and reading articles about her story. This was such sad news to see.

[STEbbq]

She sounds like a true legend!

[Draznnl]

So sad. My wife and I went to La Barbecue on our first trip to Austin around 2013 and loved it. She will be greatly missed by the barbecue community as well as her family. Both she and her brother died in their early 50’s. Just shocking.

[Spinaker]

Wow, no way. I met her one time and she took me on a tour of their food truck. She was so nice. This is so sad. La Barbs was my favorite spot in Austin. I was amazed by that BBQ when I first had it back in 2016. I wish I would have gotten a picture with her. I honestly did not think of it casue we were having a great conversation.

Few shots from my trip back in 2016.

[Troutman]

That food truck was the only time I visited their joint. I've never been to the new restaurant. I'm with you, I love their 'cue. Makes me want to drive up for a visit.

[Spinaker]

yeah, I have not either. But this was the best truck I ever went too.