Where fire meets flavor

Catahoula BBQ is rooted in two things: Texas smoke and Louisiana soul. Built around live-fire cooking and slow-smoked meats, every dish is crafted with bold flavor, Cajun influence, and a respect for doing barbecue the right way — low, slow, and over real wood fire. From the smokehouse to the table, Catahoula BBQ is a place to gather, stay awhile, and enjoy honest food made with heart.

Intentional by nature.

Originally from Louisiana, Troy Skrimager relocated to Texas at 11 years old as a Hurricane Katrina refugee. Growing up in Texas, he quickly developed a deep admiration for authentic Texas barbecue while still holding onto the bold Cajun flavors and traditions he was raised around. That blend of Louisiana soul and Texas smoke would eventually become the heart of Catahoula BBQ.

With over 13 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Troy has worked nearly every role in the kitchen — from line cook and butcher to kitchen manager and new store specialist. Those years gave him not only a deep respect for the craft of food, but also an understanding of what makes a restaurant truly memorable: quality ingredients, consistency, hard work, and creating an experience that feels welcoming and genuine. Today, Catahoula BBQ reflects that journey — combining slow-smoked Texas barbecue with the Cajun influence that shaped his roots.