CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KIII) \u2014 Rising beef prices are forcing some Texas barbecue restaurants to remove items like brisket and ribs from their menus.<\/p>\n
David Page, owner of Hoegemeyer\u2019s Barbeque Barn, said beef prices have gone up about 40 percent over the last two years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe beef prices have gone up … and that is a killer,\u201d Page said.<\/p>\n
According to Page, the beef industry is facing multiple challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of restaurants have discontinued some products just because it\u2019s so cost-prohibitive to keep on the menu,\u201d Page said.<\/p>\n
Butter\u2019s Barbeque in Sinton announced in a recent Facebook post that it will no longer serve brisket, one of its staple dishes.<\/p>\n
Customers weigh in<\/p>\n
Eric Escamillo, a customer, said it\u2019s important to support local businesses during the price increases.<\/p>\n
\u201cVery unfortunate and a reality of the situation that we\u2019re in… we all have to find a way to continue and help others to stay in the community,\u201d Escamillo said.<\/p>\n
Restaurant owners face tough choices<\/p>\n
William Paul Sissamis, owner of Silverado Smokehouse, said the rising cost of beef has put businesses in a difficult position. He said keeping expensive menu items would require charging customers more.<\/p>\n
Sissamis said he would rather temporarily remove beef ribs from his menu than raise prices.<\/p>\n
Restaurant owners also say high diesel prices have been driving up the cost of food.<\/p>\n
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