BBQ / African DiasporaVerified Black-owned
Distant Relatives
Central Texas BBQ rooted in the African diaspora.
4.8(412 reviews)
·Founded 2021About
Owned and operated by chef Damien Brockway, Distant Relatives brings ingredients like tamarind molasses, mustard butter, and spicy smoked peanuts to traditional Central Texas barbecue. Earned a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide USA.
“Texas BBQ has always been shaped by Black cooks — I wanted to tell that story on the plate. Every dish here pulls from the diaspora and lands squarely in Central Texas tradition.”
— Damien Brockway, Owner
Highlights
Black-ownedChef-drivenMICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025Outdoor seatingBrewery setting
Reviews
412 totalK
Keisha M.
2 weeks ago
The mac and cheese alone is worth the drive. You can taste the love in every bite.
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James T.
1 month ago
Found this spot on BLKAF and now I'm a regular. Best soul food in the city, hands down.