Brisket Shoppe

We are on a mission to find the TOP 50 BBQ Restaurants in Florida—and today’s stop might just shake up the entire leaderboard!

In this episode, the PitMasters Council travels to The Brisket Shoppe in West Tampa, Florida. This Michelin-recommended, chef-driven BBQ joint has been generating massive buzz for blending central Texas smoking techniques with rich Cuban heritage.

Led by Pitmaster Danny Hernandez, they are serving up premium Akaushi Wagyu brisket smoked over native Florida oak, unique house-made sausages, and mouthwatering specialties that you won't find anywhere else.

Join us as we put their ultimate spread to the test to see if they are officially Top 50 Worthy:

Akaushi Wagyu Brisket – Sliced to order, incredibly juicy, and perfectly barked.

Smoked & Fried Wings – Tossed in a house-made old citrus rub that gives it the perfect crispy, tangy crunch.

The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich – Stacked with real, pit-smoked pork. No basic deli meat allowed!

Jalapeño Cheddar & House Sausages – Perfectly snappy and bursting with juice.

Elevated Sides – From perfectly textured collard greens to savory escarole and beans.

Crème Brûlée Banana Pudding – A sweet, rich dessert finale that literally tastes like luxury.

Watch until the end to see the massive 1,000-gallon pit in action and find out exactly where this spot ranks on our quest for the best.