No dish quite rivals a big plate of Texas BBQ with potato salad, mac n cheese, and cornbread on the side. There's no shortage of tasty BBQ restaurants around Austin! Enjoy these local legends and newfound favorites.
Black’s Barbecue
3110 Guadalupe St
This renowned Lockhart BBQ restaurant has a few locations to enjoy in Austin. Try the beef ribs, sausage, and brisket.
Brown’s Bar-B-Que
1901 S Lamar Blvd
Outside of Corner Bar sits a trailer with Brown’s Bar-B-Que. Pitmaster Daniel Brown serves classic, simple barbeque for a great price. Try the chicken and pork ribs.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St | Website
Franklin Barbecue is famous for the long line that wraps around the building each morning before the doors open and hungry Austinites flood the establishment to get their fill. Grab a few friends and a few lawn chairs and make a morning of it! Try the Tipsy Texan Sandwich.
Freedman’s
2402 San Gabriel St | Website
A West Campus restaurant in a historic building, Freedman’s serves up plenty of smoked meats sides, and desserts. Try the Holy Trinity Plate and banana pudding.
Iron Works BBQ
100 Red River St | Website
Dishing out meals for over 39 years, this downtown barbecue spot is frequented by conference crowds and late night crowds.
Kerlin BBQ
1700 E Cesar Chavez St | Website
Bill Kerlin’s pastry trailer brought BBQ and buttery goodness together for his famous barbeque kolaches, but he still smokes meat while his truck is open Wednesday through Sunday. Try the brisket kolaches or pork ribs.
La Barbeque
2027 E Cesar Chavez St | Website
La Barbeque sits on East Cesar Chavez in conjunction with Quickie Pickie, making this outstanding barbecue spot a great place to grab some smoked meats as well as a bottle of wine. Try the beef ribs and Frito pie.
Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue
401 W 2nd St | Website
Larry McGuire and Tom Moorman’s Lamberts is where you should head if you’re looking for a nicer dinner in Austin. Try the chopped brisket sandwich at lunch or brisket at dinner.
Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd | Website
An Asian smokehouse concepted by Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, Loro serves up some of the city’s best smoked meats with an Asian twist in the trendy establishment. Try the Thai Green Curry Sausage sandwich or beef brisket.
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave | Website
This barbecue trailer serves up scratch-focused dishes that change daily, the usual being tasty meats and wonderful sides. Try the Frito pie and sausage.
Salt Lick
18300 FM 1826 | Website
This legendary BBQ establishment serves some of Austin’s finest meats in large family-style dining rooms. Enjoy fresh lemonade or sip on a glass of wine and listen to live music while you wait for your table. Try the all-you-can-eat, family-style dinner.
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
6610 N Lamar Blvd | Website
Pitmaster Lance Kirkpatrick serves up good smoked meats and specials Tuesday through Sunday. Try the beef ribs and pork ribs.
Terry Black’s BBQ
1003 Barton Springs Rd | Website
Created by other members of the Black family, Terry Black’s BBQ is run by twin sons Mike and Mark to honor their dad. Meats, wine, and beer are served daily until sold out. Try the brisket and smoked turkey.
Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
11500 Manchaca Rd | Website
Valentina’s mixes every Austinite’s two favorite cuisines into one pit stop – Eat your meat by itself, on a sandwich or in a taco. Try the Real Deal Holyfield breakfast taco or smoked brisket taco.
