BBQ Austin

LYU370 · 08-26-2018, 06:34 PM

Coming down for the Brethren Fall Bash, gonna stick around and hit a bunch of places. Coming in the Thursday before & leaving the following Tuesday. Anyone else want to hit up some places? Let me know.

Rockinar · 08-26-2018, 09:49 PM

This your first Austin BBQ trip?

LYU370 · 08-26-2018, 11:04 PM

Yep. Starting to line up some places. Also looking for some good non Que spots. Have a few friends in town as well that have given me some ideas.

Rockinar · 08-27-2018, 03:27 AM

Other than BBQ I would seek out some good Tex-Mex or taco spots. Its been a few years since I lived in Austin but your friends there should know some spots.

BigThicket · 08-27-2018, 11:01 AM

I second Rockinar. Lots of great Tex-mex in that area besides the awesome BBQ. Or check out Valentina's for a little of both.

LYU370 · 08-27-2018, 12:03 PM

Valentina's was one of the ones on the list. Probably hit the Salt Lick, as one on my friends lives down that way. As they said and I've heard, it's not the best BBQ, but it's a fun atmosphere and a good time.

gtr · 08-27-2018, 03:04 PM

Salt Lick is a fun spot. Food isn't like the legendary BBQ around there, but good enough to eat while looking at a bunch of super lovely TX ladies.

If you wanna do the line, obviously Franklin's - but isn't for everybody. I had fun though and the brisket is the best I've had.

John Mueller's Black Box BBQ in Georgetown is great - all his stuff. Love his beans and he also has a great squash dish as a side.

Stiles Switch - great atmosphere, great food, not a big hassle with lines and stuff that I'm aware of - I've only been once and was fantastic and easy.

I'd guess you're already aware of Snow's, Louie Mueller's, and the Lockhart spots. Snow's is only open on Saturdays - so you may not wanna go there on the day of a Bash, unless you have 4 stomachs.

For the Lockhart spots, I've only been twice, but based on that and what I've heard, different places are better on different days. I love love love the pork chop and clod at Kruez. Black's meat is great, and they also have really good sides - and their peach cobbler is really good.

TMBBQ has great reviews and info:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/?s=bbq+reviews

Rockinar · 08-27-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LYU370

Valentina's was one of the ones on the list. Probably hit the Salt Lick, as one on my friends lives down that way. As they said and I've heard, it's not the best BBQ, but it's a fun atmosphere and a good time.

Just go to Salt Lick understanding that it's reheated tourist BBQ and not Texas BBQ. The pit you see in front is not for cooking. It's what they use to reheat it. For some reason everyone thinks its cooked on that pit. It's not. That open pit is just for show.

jermoQ · 08-30-2018, 11:28 PM

I haven't been to Austin, but lately, I have caught on Facebook, multiple posts about Terry Blacks BBQ and saw they have been going since 2013 I believe? Are they comparable to the bigger name places?

Rockinar · 08-31-2018, 01:33 PM

If your friends live out near Dripping Springs you may want to consider Stiles Switch. They opened a 2nd location in Dripping Springs called The Switch BBQ & Brew. They are open all day till about 9 and have specials like chicken with Alabama white sauce, prime rib, etc. I've not been there but it looks really good.

frognot · 08-31-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LYU370

Coming down for the Brethren Fall Bash, gonna stick around and hit a bunch of places. Coming in the Thursday before & leaving the following Tuesday. Anyone else want to hit up some places? Let me know.

Andy, I took some vacation time then and plan to come down either Thursday of Friday. My nephew from Tennessee is hoping to attend and hopefully I can convince my son to take off then also. Definitely would love to hit some BBQ or Tex-Mex joints down there with you.

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Originally Posted by Rockinar

If your friends live out near Dripping Springs you may want to consider Stiles Switch. They opened a 2nd location in Dripping Springs called The Switch BBQ & Brew. They are open all day till about 9 and have specials like chicken with Alabama white sauce, prime rib, etc. I've not been there but it looks really good.

Stiles Switch is the real deal when it comes to good BBQ. Would pass on Salt Lick and check them out.

LYU370 · 08-31-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by frognot

Andy, I took some vacation time then and plan to come down either Thursday of Friday. My nephew from Tennessee is hoping to attend and hopefully I can convince my son to take off then also. Definitely would love to hit some BBQ or Tex-Mex joints down there with you.

Stiles Switch is the real deal when it comes to good BBQ. Would pass on Salt Lick and check them out.

Sweet! My flight gets in late morning on Thursday, leave the following Tuesday. Have a friend that lives a little NW of Austin in one of the suburbs and one somewhere down near the Salt Lick. Only reason I thought I'd go there. Trying to get them both to come up to the bash.

sickhick · 09-19-2018, 05:53 PM

Kemuri Tatsu Ya, mindblowing. Texas BBQ and Japanese izakaya mixed. Oh god I love that place.

LYU370 · 09-22-2018, 07:18 PM

BBQ Sushi? Well that sounds interesting. My buddy that lives down there is a sushi nut.

Trying to decide if I want to take a ride down to San Antonio while I'm there. I hear Cured is supposed to be real good.

chambersuac · 09-29-2018, 12:45 AM

I live about an hour outside of Austin - about 30 minutes from Lockhart, and 15 minutes from Luling. If y'all are going to hit any place in Lockhart or Luling, let me know - maybe we could meet up. Or, if you just need anything whor you're down here, y'all can call or text me at 309.229.9369

08-26-2018, 06:34 PM	#1
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	BBQ Austin Coming down for the Brethren Fall Bash, gonna stick around and hit a bunch of places. Coming in the Thursday before & leaving the following Tuesday. Anyone else want to hit up some places? Let me know. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

08-26-2018, 11:04 PM	#3
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	Yep. Starting to line up some places. Also looking for some good non Que spots. Have a few friends in town as well that have given me some ideas. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

08-27-2018, 11:01 AM	#5
BigThicket Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-04-18 Location: DeRidder, LA Name/Nickname : Brad	I second Rockinar. Lots of great Tex-mex in that area besides the awesome BBQ. Or check out Valentina's for a little of both. __________________ Instagram & Facebook: @bigthicketbbq So it goes - Vonnegut

08-27-2018, 12:03 PM	#6
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	Valentina's was one of the ones on the list. Probably hit the Salt Lick, as one on my friends lives down that way. As they said and I've heard, it's not the best BBQ, but it's a fun atmosphere and a good time. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

08-27-2018, 03:04 PM	#7
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	Salt Lick is a fun spot. Food isn't like the legendary BBQ around there, but good enough to eat while looking at a bunch of super lovely TX ladies. If you wanna do the line, obviously Franklin's - but isn't for everybody. I had fun though and the brisket is the best I've had. John Mueller's Black Box BBQ in Georgetown is great - all his stuff. Love his beans and he also has a great squash dish as a side. Stiles Switch - great atmosphere, great food, not a big hassle with lines and stuff that I'm aware of - I've only been once and was fantastic and easy. I'd guess you're already aware of Snow's, Louie Mueller's, and the Lockhart spots. Snow's is only open on Saturdays - so you may not wanna go there on the day of a Bash, unless you have 4 stomachs. For the Lockhart spots, I've only been twice, but based on that and what I've heard, different places are better on different days. I love love love the pork chop and clod at Kruez. Black's meat is great, and they also have really good sides - and their peach cobbler is really good. TMBBQ has great reviews and info: https://www.texasmonthly.com/?s=bbq+reviews __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

08-26-2018, 09:49 PM	#2
Rockinar is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Houston, TX	This your first Austin BBQ trip?

08-27-2018, 03:27 AM	#4
Rockinar is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Houston, TX	Other than BBQ I would seek out some good Tex-Mex or taco spots. Its been a few years since I lived in Austin but your friends there should know some spots.

08-30-2018, 11:28 PM	#9
jermoQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-28-14 Location: Mizzory Name/Nickname : Jeremy	Terry Blacks? I haven't been to Austin, but lately, I have caught on Facebook, multiple posts about Terry Blacks BBQ and saw they have been going since 2013 I believe? Are they comparable to the bigger name places? __________________ 9 out of 10 cannibals agree...vegetarians taste better!

08-31-2018, 01:33 PM	#10
Rockinar is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Houston, TX	If your friends live out near Dripping Springs you may want to consider Stiles Switch. They opened a 2nd location in Dripping Springs called The Switch BBQ & Brew. They are open all day till about 9 and have specials like chicken with Alabama white sauce, prime rib, etc. I've not been there but it looks really good.

09-19-2018, 05:53 PM	#13
sickhick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-15-17 Location: Conroe, TX	Kemuri Tatsu Ya, mindblowing. Texas BBQ and Japanese izakaya mixed. Oh god I love that place. __________________ 500 gallon Moberg offset, Old Country Gravity Feed, PK Grill.

09-22-2018, 07:18 PM	#14
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	BBQ Sushi? Well that sounds interesting. My buddy that lives down there is a sushi nut. Trying to decide if I want to take a ride down to San Antonio while I'm there. I hear Cured is supposed to be real good. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

09-29-2018, 12:45 AM	#15
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	I live about an hour outside of Austin - about 30 minutes from Lockhart, and 15 minutes from Luling. If y'all are going to hit any place in Lockhart or Luling, let me know - maybe we could meet up. Or, if you just need anything whor you're down here, y'all can call or text me at 309.229.9369 __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]