Former US President’s Most Loved Texas Restaurant

There are so many restaurants in the U.S. that it's hard to believe how few there were when this country was founded.  Presidents were always privy to the best places to gather for a meal. 

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As a diplomat to France in the 1780s, Thomas Jefferson ate at the first restaurant in Paris. President Washington went to the same tavern so often that they regularly threw a ball in his honor, though he only attended the event twice.

Presidents famously love their food and the only president born and raised in Texas is no different. You can even still eat at his favorite spot.

Lyndon B. Johnson Loved This One BBQ Joint

According to Mashed.com if you want to eat President Lyndon B. Johnson's favorite meal, try Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Llano, Texas. Don't let the fact that LBJ died of a heart attack in 1973 at the age of 65 deter you.

Many other notable presidents have eaten there including George Bush Sr. and Jr. The restaurant is featured in many lists of must-visit BBQ joints in Texas.

Coopers was started in 1962 in Llano and now boasts five locations. Terry and Karen Wootan currently own the family business.

Try The BBQ Loved By Texas U.S. Presidents

If you aren't in the Llano area, they have multiple locations. You can sample their fine offerings in Austin, New Braunfels, Fort Worth, or College Station.

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If you aren't into driving and money is no object, you can have the BBQ shipped to your door.

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