Southside Market, which originated in downtown Elgin, TX in 1882, is the oldest, continuously operating barbeque establishmen ... t in the United States. Owned by third-generation Pitmaster Bryan Bracewell and his wife Rachel, this iconic restaurant brand has grown over the past 138 years from a one-man butcher shop to its current status as a must-visit destination for those seeking the finest sausage and smoked meats that Texas has to offer. With the original restaurant still operating in Elgin and additional locations in Austin, Bastrop & now Hutto, Southside Market has earned its reputation as a legendary Texas BBQ joint and secured its place in Texas' rich barbeque lore. read more