Thursday, March 03, 2011

South Texas Iconic Restaurant Burned Yesterday

Joe Cotton's Barbecue
Considered the best Barbecue in South Texas, Joe Cotton's BBQ burned yesterday after the staff heard popping and crackling noises in the ceiling.  The fire quickly engulfed the restaurant, destroying the establishment known to have been visited by President Lyndon B. Johnson, former Governor Bill Clements, Willie Nelson, and even Tony Romo, Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.  Romo was reportedly so impressed that he left a $300 tip for a $15 meal.  The restaurant was opened in 1947 by Joe Cotton who was known to visit with his customers until he past away in 1992.  His son, Cecil Cotten has been running the business in the same fashion as his father did since that time.

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