Authentic Texas-style barbeque is a rarity in Upstate New York. Many establishments advertise it, few get it right. And if you’ve ever visited Texas, you’re liable to be very picky about your brisket. This makes finding BBQ brisket a challenging task.

Maybe it’s because Real Ones like to keep their BBQ joints under wraps, like some best kept secret of the Finger Lakes. Or maybe you just need to look a little harder. Like for Pat’s Pigs, which is tucked away within a mini plaza on an unassuming side street in the Village of Mendon. Even on a Sunday afternoon, you can roll up, stroll in, and get a nice hard roll piled high with juicy, seasoned beef brisket — slow cooked, smoked, and sliced to perfection. Real Ones don’t want gray slabs of beef cooked last week. They want real smoke, real flavor, and the magical feeling of fresh tender meat. You could try looking for it by yourself, or you can click below for Pat’s Pigs and other Food and Drink options around Conesus Lake.