I have traveled a lot, and eaten chili, BBQ...etc. in many places. It is possible to find GOOD 'stuff' made with or without beans, mild or hot, and good BBQ can be dry OR wet...(just do NOT dump cole slaw over it!!! arrrrgghhhhh)

I have eaten at Bryants BBQ in Kansas City, made famous by Calvin Trillan in a Playboy article years ago...and their BBQ is almost greasy...but YUM! I LOVE slow smoked baby back ribs, with slightly tangy sauce....but I also love chopped pork with HOT sauce.

I have eaten every kind of Tex-Mex food known to man, and 30 years ago, found a little place in Ft. Worth in a converted gas station, where the entire family (Mexican) was picking the beans for next days refried...and it was top-notch!

but...if you are ever in Wichita Kansas, try

Connies Mexico Cafe         
2227 N Broadway St         
Wichita KS 67219-4415
316-832-9636

It has been in business for 30-40 years, and I have eaten there most of those!..amazing food from a family who still do it the old way..(potatoes and peas in the burritos, along with hand chopped beef)...YUM! not mild, either...but tangy and RIGHT... People still go there and buy burrito filling to freeze and take with them, and for gifts to needy friends *grin*