Ain't never heard of Snow's in Austin. I have done lots of research on who like's where in Austin, and this must be one of those "best kept secrets" or in super stealth mode 'cause it aint even close to bein on the radar. I guess the writer's didn't want to wait in a line goin round the block to try J.Mueller's or Franklin. As far any of the town's in the valley go,well...It's visible from 1100 miles away that there is an impact on the bbq scene from out west. Just look at the list of folks at the Jack and The Royal from last few years.
Zagat's??? I think I have seen their plaques in cheesy chain eateries, if I aint mistaken.