OT-Good BBQ in Austin?

Myself and my family shall be in Austin the first weekend in May for a wedding and I want to try out the best Austin has to offer in the way of BBQ.

Our hotel is on Congress so maybe in that area tho I will travel for the good stuff

Any suggestions/preferences?

 

When I was there last there was a BBQ/ gas station that was real good............Rubys maybe???

 

your talking about Rudys, if you want some really good BBQ head south to Lockhart TX

 

Lance-Speed...I think you're referring to Rudy's...Sounds like it at least.. They have a sign that says "Worst BBQ in Texas." Dreamweaver- If you're gonna be on Congress..Also try Guero's Taco Bar (on Congress) and if you need a trim...The Avenue Barber Shop is also on Congress. As far as BBQ..There is a "County Line" BBQ that a lot of people like...I personally like POK _E_Joes. Also, Stubb's on 8th St..It's also a music venue. It's all about preference..They're all good! Safe travels and enjoy!

 

Have you seen Joyo's post?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=574529&highlight=food

 

^^ beat me to it.

But personally, I absolutely love Blacks in Lockhart, TX.

http://www.blacksbbq.com/

I know its a bit of a drive but worth it in my opinion.

 

Franklins BBQ is hands down the best, get there early they sell out before 1pm most days.

 

Hey now, don't forget about the awesome BBQ in Taylor TX

 

Check the Meatheads group for Friday lunches...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=344

 

Stubbs is good but I don't know if they still exist

 

It's still here

 

Last I was there, I went to Stubb's. It was so bad I didn't eat BBQ for the rest of the summer. And I'm from Kansas City - it's kind of hard not to.

~Jason

 

Can't forget Bill Miller's, or can you?

 

Keep em coming guys, my mouth is starting to water already.

Being as how the wife will be out with the girls Friday night, am I correct in assuming that my sons and I should grab a few beers at the Continental Club that night?

 

Wow, that pretty much covers it.

I've never had a bad meal in Austin.

 

Smitty's in Lockhart. That is all.

 

The best BBQ down around Austin has to be the Saltlick in Driftwood, Texas. If any of you HAMBers have been there when you are at the Roundup, then you would agree.

 

You should "meat" up with The Meatheads, I think that they go to lunch on Fridays and it works it's way into late afternoon sessions of eating meat.

Chris


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First post and it's about BBQ, damn dude seriously do an intro... and rat pickups? wtf?

 

stubbs is good also saltlick if you wanna go a little out of austin

 

I have lived here 17 years now, and Stubbs is at the bottom of the list. Don't waste your time.

 

Salt lick! Cash only

 

Steer clear of that joit. Is there one still open?

Rudy's is OK for a chain type place. Ruby's just off of Guadalupe is good, it is local and lots of the old blues guys used to go there when Antone's was up there. Salt Lick, County Line, and a few places in Lockhart.
There is WAY better tex-mex than Guero's, which is more of a touristy kinda joint. Maudies's, Nuevo Leon, Torchy's Tacos.

 

This debate has been posted on here so many times...its funny to be a local and see all the responses. Yes, Salt Lick is a beautiful place and a beautiful drive. But, cmon, the Q is average. Bill Miller is THE worst in Austin, hands down. Rubys is one of my longtime personal faves, Rudys is consistently good for a chain, and recently Franklins has opened up where Longbranch BBQ used to be. Gotta say, Franklins easily lived up to all the hype I heard about it. Theres also a place called Manns thats pretty damn good. And as far as tex-mex is concerned, Guerros is the most over-rated, tourist trap in town.

 

For tex-mex we usually stop at Baby A's when we are in town.

 

Grew up in Austin, been to the Saltlick...what else can I say! It is the best you will find, all you can eat, nice and relaxed, can't be beat. You will not be able to wait to get there again.

 

Texas Cookin' um um good! Savin this for th e next trip.

 

Relatively speaking, is there any such thing as a bad BBQ in Texas?

 

Absolutely! Another Cool place is The Mean Eyed Cat on 5th St.. Nothing but Johnny Cash on the walls and a jukebox with mostly Cash.

 

And it's amazing how much controversy can be stirred by a simple post! As far as "Tex Mex" food, anything North of Falfurrias won't cut the mustard...unless the owners are from South Texas or Mexico.