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Texas Monthly – A Drive-Through BBQ Joint Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Texas Monthly – A Drive-Through BBQ Joint Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Posted on March 27, 2026

My wife drove the family SUV into a barbecue joint last week. Don’t worry, the big garage doors were open on both ends of Thirsty’s BBQ Barn & Beer, in Clyde, just east of Abilene, where everyone uses the drive-through. An attendant takes orders from customers who remain in their seats while they pass through the red, metal building stocked with snacks; beer, wine, and other cold drinks; and just about every form of nicotine you can imagine. There’s also plenty of road-friendly barbecue options.The sign for Thirsty’s now reads BBQ Barn, but when owner Nasser “Nick” Saab first opened at exit 301 in 2013 it was Beer Barn. Saab changed it a couple years back because the barbecue was becoming such a draw. He…

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