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8. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 996 reviews
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, located in the 2nd Street District of downtown Austin, features modern Texas classics in a hiply restored historic building. With an emphasis on fresh local ingredients and all natural meats, produce, and seafood, Lamberts has
Reviewed By ErichB830
Lamberts takes reservations and Blake was quite good at communicating with me regarding my groups needs. At 12 people, we had to order family style but that's understandable and we loved selections. In particular I liked the fried green tomatoes, the collards and the BBQ chicken. At the end of the as well, I felt the cost was reasonable for what we got. You know that Austin = BBQ, try Lamberts !
7. Stiles Switch BBQ and Brew
Overall Ratings
4 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By I6354HAdavidp
We stopped by on the recommendation of a local, and were not disappointed! We had the beef brisket, pulled pork and turkey and all were absolutely delicious. Sides were great too. You order at the counter and the staff were really helpful in giving advice on our order, letting us taste a couple of the meats etc. Would thoroughly recommend!
6. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q serves Real Texas Bar-B-Q seven days a week. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and group meals.
Reviewed By Lia H
Its been 6 years since we last came to Rudys, and it is still finger lickin awesome. Half a pound of brisket was barely enough for the meat lovers in the group. Their red bliss potatoes were even better than last time, and lets not forget their potato salad and coleslaw. The creamy corn was not a big hit, but it was sweet and creamy as always. The staff was superb, sweet and kind. Outdoor seating was nice, but too hot, so we moved inside. Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!!!
5. Rudy's BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 211 reviews
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q serves Real Texas Bar-B-Q seven days a week. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and group meals.
Reviewed By utfiero
We stopped into this Rudyâs for breakfast tacos. We like Rudyâs because the food is very consistent among locations. The breakfast tacos were fresh and very good. Overall cleanliness: excellentBathroom cleanliness: above average. One odd thing for this location- the bathrooms are much smaller than other Rudyâs locations.
4. Micklethwait Craft Meats
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By ACappon
Arrive early to avoid the lines and be prepared for amazing BBQ. The 3 plate option gave a good variety of the menu; lamb, brisket and chicken were my choices and all were excellent. The sides are also tasty especially the jalapeño grits. You sit at picnic tables and share space with strangers however everyone is there to enjoy the food and the space. Grab some paper towels and enjoy!
3. Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
BBQ food trailer in Austin, Tx serving up the best of BBQ with a tex-mex flare.
Reviewed By JDSoui
Beginning a work trip by stopping at Valentina's given recommendations - was totally worth the 30-minutes waiting in line.The proprietors use Mesquite wood for BBQ, which burns hotter vs Oak offering a different but delicious taste. The brisket, barbacoa and carnitas tacos were simply amazing. Will come back!
2. Franklin Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1621 reviews
Reviewed By driftingdcal
This placed was talked up by a lot to people but I find it suspicious that on an early Tuesday afternoon a bbq place hailed for their ribs runs out by 1pm. Then the server actually came out and tried to make us eat brisket- nope sorry. Fail Franklin and fail on your stock supplier.
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1. Terry Black's Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1264 reviews
Spacious, casual stop for pit-smoked meats & housemade sides from famous 4th-generation pitmasters.
Reviewed By callmeamby
The brisket and ribs I had were beyond description; juicy, tasty, perfectly seasoned, absolutely the best I've ever tried. Maybe the best red meat I've ever had. I've thought of ordering it online, but who am I kidding? Nothing will replace the spectacular experience of this fresh meal eaten right there with lip-smacking enjoyment. Next visit to Austin, I'm going to Terry Black's straight from the airport.
