Update: As of 2019, our Chief Beef Correspondent Rudy no longer resides in Austin, and thus we won’t be updating these rankings anytime soon. However, this page can still serve as a list of our Austin-area barbecue reviews. Please enjoy.
With the explosion of popularity in barbecue nationally (particularly with brisket), there is an abundance of options for eating in Austin and the surrounding areas. How do you sort through all the options? We’ve got you covered. There are so many new places opening up all over the city, and we’ll add them to the list as we try/vet them.
Charlotte Rankings here
Lexington (NC) Rankings here
Western NC Rankings here
Last updated 5/8/18
- La Barbecue 2017 | 2014
- Louie Mueller (Taylor): 2018 | 2015
- Franklin Barbecue 2017 | 2012
- Black’s Barbecue (Lockhart)
- Black’s Barbecue (Austin)
- Kreuz Market (Lockhart)
- Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
- Micklewaith Craft Meats
- Stiles Switch BBQ 2015 | 2013
- LeRoy and Lewis (mini review)
- Freedmen’s Bar
- Terry Black’s Barbecue
- Blue Ox Barbecue
- Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
- Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q
- The Salt Lick (Driftwood)
- Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que
- The Green Mesquite BBQ
Closed: Live Oak Barbecue
Where should we try next in Austin or the surrounding areas? Leave a comment below to let us know.
You should try:
Brown’s Bar-B-Que
1901 S Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 517-8520
Hours: Tues-Wed 11-7, Thur-Sat 11-11
Twitter: @BROWNSBBQ_ATX
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BrownsBarBQue
Opened 2012
Pitmaster Daniel Brown
Method Post oak in an offset smoker
Thanks – will pass along to our Austin correspondent
#16 Live Oak is closed permanently http://austin.eater.com/2015/1/28/7928409/east-austins-live-oak-barbecue-will-shutter-january-31
#16 Live Oak is permanently closed
http://austin.eater.com/2015/1/28/7928409/east-austins-live-oak-barbecue-will-shutter-january-31
Thanks for the update!
Try Snow’s in Lexington – 1 hr outside of Austin.
Smitty’s in Lockhart and City Market in Luling. Both are outstanding.
Thanks for the suggestions, Jim. I’ll pass it along to our Austin correspondent.
I’ve always stopped in at Ironworks when I’m downtown around lunch. Tried and true Texas Q.
Thanks for the comment, Mike. I passed by Ironworks walking – perhaps next time!
Please Try Mikeskas in EL CAMPO–old location. Best in Texas south of Lockhart and west/south of Houston.
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Mikeskas at El Campo (old downtown location) is best BBQ in Texas south of Lockhart/Austin and west/south of Houston, You should try it!