Brisket here in Terminal B actually gets non-Texans’ approval
Hill Country Barbecue Market sits airside in LGA Terminal B, on the $$$ end of airport dining, and it lives or dies on the brisket. Flyers call the brisket sandwich “not bad at all” for an airport and say it holds up better back at the gate than a full tray. Figure on $20+ once you add a drink, even for a basic order.
Hours run into typical flight banks in T-B, but exact opening and closing times shift with the schedule, so don’t bank on a late‑night plate after a 10 p.m. arrival. Google reviews flag combo plates with meat and two sides easily hitting $20–25, sometimes higher if you add beer. Portions also run smaller than at Hill Country’s Manhattan locations, so don’t expect the same pile of meat.
Menu focus is Texas-style BBQ: sliced brisket, pulled pork, ribs, plus sides like mac and cheese and beans. Regulars stick to a brisket or pulled pork sandwich instead of full platters to keep the total under about $23 and speed things up. Mac and cheese gets better feedback than the beans, which more than one reviewer calls “meh.”
Watch out for dry meat if you order outside peak times, especially in the mid‑afternoon lull between roughly 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., when items sit in warmers. Several travellers also call out rushed, transactional service during noon and 6 p.m. banks when Terminal B fills with Delta, American, and JetBlue traffic. If you care about moisture on that brisket, aim closer to those busy windows so they’re actively cutting.
One practical play: grab a single brisket sandwich to go, skip the pricier platters, and walk it back toward your B-gate before you order a drink at the bar there.