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Austin, TX
Best Barbecue (Restaurants)
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Artz Rib House |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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2330 S Lamar Blvd, Austin 78704 • 512-442-8283 |
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SOUTH AUSTIN. From the looks of it, this casual place with its vinyl checked tablecloths and whirring ceiling fans doesn't seem impressive. However, its fantastic barbecue kicks it way up in the ranks of local eateries. Country-style pork ribs are the specialty, and baby back ribs are also delectable. Of course, you also can't go wrong with smoked brisket, chicken, or sausages. Hefty portions come with potato salad, pinto beans, cole slaw, and condiments. More wide-ranging alternatives include grilled shrimp, great burgers (veggie versions available), and a grilled club sandwich. Plus, most any night you go, you'll be regaled by live bluegrass performers – an Artz staple. |
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Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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604 W Young St, Llano 78643 • 877-533-5553 |
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LLANO. At Cooper's, you order meat by the pound at the counter, choosing from BBQ ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork chops, sausage or even cabrito (goat). Serve yourself some sides (potato salad, cole slaw, beans, corn on the cob), pick up your utensils and make your way to a communal table. If you want the best seats, head outside, where you can watch the activity at the barbecue pits. Then, hunker down over smoky, delectable meat, and it will be clear why this super-casual place is so definitively Texas! |
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County Line Barbecue |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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6500 W Bee Cave Rd, Austin 78746 • 512-327-1742 |
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WEST AUSTIN. Since County Line is a local mini-chain with about ten locations, finding good, down-home food is easy, no matter what part of town you're in. You can opt for a sandwich, but don't expect a light meal – these babies are huge. Actually, everything is Texas-sized here, so bring your appetite. For the best variety, order a combo plate loaded down with juicy chicken, perfect brisket and tasty sausage, all imbued with a depth of flavor that only comes from lengthy smoking. Don't forget the homemade bread and honey butter! |
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Green Mesquite BBQ & More |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin 78704 • 512-479-0485 |
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BARTON SPRINGS DISTRICT. This casual, friendly café specializes in Texas barbecue and American standards. Choices include smoked sausage, beef brisket, pork ribs, and smoked turkey. Plates come with delicious sides like Cajun rice, fried okra, and pinto beans. You'll also find chicken-fried steak or chicken, hamburgers, barbecue sandwiches, fried catfish, and for dessert, delicious homemade pies (pecan, peach, and blueberry, among them). Live bluegrass performances are a spring and summer treat. |
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Iron Works BBQ |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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100 Red River St, Austin 78701 • 800-669-3602 |
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DOWNTOWN. Long-lived barbecue joints are the norm in Texas, and Iron Works is no exception. The restaurant opened in 1978 and has been a favorite ever since. Occupying a red tin building that once housed Weigl Iron Works (thus the name), the big lively place has a fantastic patio and is perfect for meeting friends over brews and brisket. Meats are reliably good, sides are tasty and a salad bar takes care of patrons who crave a dose of rabbit food. |
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Kreuz Market |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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619 N Colorado St, Lockhart 78644 • 512-398-2361 |
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LOCKHART. The beauty of Texas barbecue is that it's so intrinsically delectable, you don't need sauce to bring out the flavor. Kreuz Market, in fact, doesn't even offer any, and you won't find much in the way of side dishes, utensils, plates or condiments either. What you will discover is what many consider to be the finest barbecue this side of the Mississippi, all ordered up right at the pit, placed on butcher paper with soda crackers or white bread and lovingly devoured by legions of fans. If you want to jazz up said meat, simple adornments like jalapenos, pickles, onions and tomatoes suffice. A favorite for over a hundred years. |
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Ruby's |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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512 W 29th St, Austin 78705 • 512-477-2529 |
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NORTH AUSTIN. Ruby's is somewhat unusual as barbecue joints go. Along with the hearty main draw, the restaurant offers numerous side dishes (mac 'n cheese, several varieties of potato salad, fries, mashers, collards, cole slaw, vegetarian black beans, BBQ beans, and even tossed salads). You'll also find a few vegetarian options, along with tacos and a handful of Cajun offerings. However, most folks take advantage of top-notch barbecue, which is not only a savory delight but hormone-free, to boot. |
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Sam's Bar-B-Cue |
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2000 E 12th St, Austin 78702 • 512-478-0378 |
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EAST AUSTIN. A mainstay on the local barbecue scene, Sam's is an institution, thanks to its late hours and its perfectly smoked meats. For years, musicians have frequented the place after gigs, and Stevie Ray Vaughan was a longtime patron. Choose from beef brisket, chicken, sausage, and ribs, or go for the gold with a mixed plate. Old-school barbecue fans also appreciate the fact that Sam's still serves mutton, whose distinct flavor is something of an acquired taste. Rated best barbecue in Austin proper by locals in the Austin Chronicle. |
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Southside Market & BBQ |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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1212 Hwy 290 W, Elgin 78621 • 877-487-8015 |
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ELGIN. Southside Market, founded in the 1880s, is home to what most folks know as the Elgin Hot Sausage, a not-too-spicy beef link in a natural casing. Sample one for lunch, or partake of the casual place's tasty barbecued meats. They include pork ribs, brisket, chicken, and mutton and are sold by the pound or as a plate lunch, which comes with traditional sides like potato salad, cole slaw, pickles, onions, and white bread. A solid choice for lunch! |
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Stubb's Bar-B-Q |
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(Restaurants - Barbecue) |
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801 Red River St, Austin 78701 • 512-480-8341 |
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RED RIVER DISTRICT. Stubb's is a carnivorous music lover's dream. Having hosted greats like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Robert Cray, and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, its reputation as a music venue is well-established. Happily, the food is just as good. Smoked brisket, sausage, ribs, and chicken are at the heart of the menu, and a nice variety of Southern-style side dishes round out the offerings. Don't miss this one! |
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