Toulouscope has listed for you the top places to discover to eat good meat in Toulouse! Braised or grilled, rare or medium, accompanied by fries or salad, these different restaurants will satisfy the stomachs and hearts of barbecue lovers!
Chez Noù: a piece of beef or lamb from Ariège
And what's more, it's possible to buy pâtés, dried beef, black pudding and rillettes in the same place; who can beat that?
The new address opened its doors in the city center of Toulouse with a singular ambition: to introduce the people of Toulouse to the best of the Ariège region, and that involves delicious cuts of meat. The Chez Noù restaurant-grocery store is committed to Farmhouse charcuterie and artisanal meats, beef born, raised and fattened without GMOs, lamb straight from the mountain, a plate of artisanal pork products, rouzolle (a specialty of Ariège) or even duck gizzards, hearts and fritons: meat lovers can feast on products from local farmers!
Chez Noù - 4 Rue du Rem Villeneuve – 05 36 89 79 34
Le Buffet du Grand Marché: all-you-can-eat grills
The buffet is located in the heart of the MIN market. In a friendly and warm atmosphere, the place invites gourmets to discover fresh and homemade products at will! There you will find traditional cuisine, with a wide variety of dishes but also tasty grills. Pork ribs, duck hearts, beef, barbecued suckling pig… There’s no doubt that lovers of good meat will find what they’re looking for.
Le Buffet du Grand Marché – 146, avenue des États-Unis 31200 Toulouse – 06 07 27 53 50
Maison Louchebem: a Michelin-starred chef at the helm
After a stroll through the Victor Hugo Market, what could be better than taking a gourmet break? To do so, there's no need to travel miles around the Ville Rose: Maison Louchebem is on the first floor! Here, the meats come from farms that respect the Occitan terroir. Cooked on the embers, everyone chooses their maturation for an optimal tasting! A pinch of sea salt, a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and a lot of passion accompany the preparation of the dishes. Indeed, it is Bernard Bach, an emblematic French chef from the South-West, who takes over the Louchebem stoves. At the counter or at the table, indoors or on the pleasant terrace, the restaurant welcomes you in a warm setting.
Maison Louchebem – 3 Pl. Victor Hugo – 05 34 67 05 17
Chez Carmen: a legendary address in Toulouse
A historic institution, Chez Carmen has been offering good meat in Toulouse in an authentic setting since 1956! Although the years have passed, the quality remains the same: the restaurant's signature "canaille" dishes are made with homemade products. A wide choice of meats is shared on the menu: black pudding with onion, dry Toulouse sausage, Troyes andouillettes, leg of lamb, duck leg confit… There are also mixed salads and simmered dishes, in short everything to enjoy!
Chez Carmen – 14 Av. Maurice Hauriou – 05 61 42 04 95
L’Emboucaneur: smoked meat specialist
Basque pork, Black Angus beef, chickens from Gers… Here all the meats are cooked by a passionate master hand with a unique technique: a Texas smokehouse! Placed inside, the products cook for long hours, at low temperature, with oak and beech logs. Thus, the collagen in the meat is eliminated and leaves a melting texture as desired.
Burgers, pieces to share, salads… A wide choice of mouth-watering dishes make up the menu!
L’Emboucaneur – 25 Rue Pharaon – 05 61 38 33 17
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Barbaque: quality meats, a stone's throw from the market
Located not far from the legendary Victor Hugo Market, the restaurant is a must-see for lovers of good meat in Toulouse! Here, they are carefully selected and cooked on the embers. Sirloin, cassoulet, entrecôte, tartare... There are all forms and for all tastes. Nothing better than homemade fries, potato gratin, salad or grilled vegetables to accompany them. It's up to you to choose which sauce you prefer to enjoy the Toulouse-style barbecue!
Barbaque Victor-Hugo – 9 Rue du Rem Villeneuve – 05 61 14 35 59
Chez Yvonne: wood-fired grills
Nothing beats accompanying the beautiful days with a delicious smell of grilled meat. The restaurant located in Balma invites you to come and taste exceptional meats, in an atmosphere like at home! Their quality is there since they come from qualified and passionate producers. At lunchtime and in the evening, we taste beef, veal, duck or even pork cooked on the grill. All seasoned with a selection of Maison Sélectissime salts and peppers, and accompanied by all-you-can-eat fries!
Chez Yvonne – 6 Avenue Prat Gimont, 31130 Balma – 05 34 25 78 26
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