Burnt Bean Co.
Craft barbecue restaurant and caterer in Seguin.
Vibe & Vision approved 2027
Seguin barbecue with a Michelin Bib Gourmand. They fed our May wedding in Wimberley.
Where we have shared a night:
- The Cedars Ranch
Burnt Bean Co.
Burnt Bean Co. is a craft barbecue restaurant in downtown Seguin, opened in October 2020 by pitmasters Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland. The food is traditional Texas barbecue taken in a creative direction, from brisket and pork spare ribs to a Tejano-style Sunday breakfast. The restaurant also caters larger events, starting with an inquiry on its website.
Competition pitmasters
Ernest Servantes and Dave Kirkland were competition barbecue rivals before they teamed up and won cook-offs across Texas.
Texas Monthly's number one
Texas Monthly's 2025 barbecue list ranked it number one in Texas, and the site's awards also show the 2024 Michelin Guide Texas.
The story behind the name
The name comes from a former co-worker teasing Ernest, in Spanish, that he would burn the beans at a competition.
Also on our list
Everyone below is on our 2027 list and has worked an event with us alongside Burnt Bean Co..
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