WESLACO, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: A BBQ plate consisting of beef brisket, jalapeño and cheddar sausage and pork ribs, plus sides, sits on a table at Teddy's Barbecue on October 31, 2026 in Weslaco, Texas. Rising beef costs are putting severe financial pressure on Texas barbecue joints and consumers, driven by a 75-year low in the U.S. cattle herd, droughts, and high operational expenses. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)