Best BBQ in Austin area

[guest020313]

Smokey J's
7008 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX 78726

[GneissGuy]

Is there still anything in Coupland, TX? I understand it used to be a big deal BBQ, but haven't heard anything in a while.

[Yssup Rider]

If you've got an hour, drive up to Schoepf's in Belton. Cooper's in New Braunfels is a damned good "second store," too.

Locally? I was a big fan of Ben's Longbranch BBQ but it's gone now. Iron Works still smokes a mean beef rib and, well, nothing's nearly as good as my own!

[Sexy Roxanne]

I grew up in Coupland and there is some very good bbq out there and in Taylor!!! I havent been out that way in sometime, I need to being a country girl I miss it out there!

[Guest080611-2]

never mind. misposted.

[Guest092810]

Brisket: Go to Lockhart-Kreitz's.
Ribs: County Line.
Sausage: I know you won't believe this, but Ruby's.
Chicken and turkey: Salt Lick.
Beans, bread and slaw: Salt Lick

IMHO. Austin native. Hard to judge. Lot's of good places over in east A-town as well.

[Pinot_Noir]

I like Salt Lick in Driftwood. Go to Mandola Estate Winery next door first and pick up a good bottle of wine and then go for ribs

[MiddleAgeCrazy]

Opies in Spicewood, Louie Muellers in Taylor are two great ones IMHO

[Rand Al'Thor]

I've never tried Mann's. County Line is pretty commercial BBQ, and honestly, if I was going to eat commercial BBQ, Rudy's extra moist is ok.

If you don't mind driving, I will also throw in for Kreuz's Market and Smitty's. If you're on the north side of Austin, it's a short 15-20 minute drive to Taylor for Louis Mueller's - they are a bit inconsistent - ranges from good to great. Cooper's in Llano is well worth the drive for their brisket and (surprisingly) 2" thick porkchops.

[morefunat38]

Go to the Salt Lick in Buda. There is also a new one in Round Rock but its not as good.

[Durango]

Originally Posted by Tatonka

Best bbq is in Lockhart IMHO - Kreuz's Market, Smitty's, Black's
The Salt Lick in Driftwood is really good.

In Austin - Mann's, Stubb's, Ruby's (down in the UT area, not to be confused with Rudy's) and County Line are some of the better places I have tried.
Pok-E-jo's, Green Mesquite and Rudy's are pretty good to.

I pretty much agree with Tatonka's list.

Also:

- I'd put Smitty's (downtown Lockhart) a whisker ahead of Kreuz's...but both are great.

- Rudy's is barely edible except for the "moist".

- Mann's has great Texas bbq (beef) AND NC/Memphis BBQ as well (pork, stew & sides)....& great sides. (& i'm guessing is not far from that asian spa ).

- Meyers & Southside (in Elgin) for great links & good brisket. (& the chopped beef at Southside is as good as i've had)

- There's a Cooper's in New Braunfels that's as good as & will save you a trip to Llano. (But Granzin's in NB is better than Cooper's & all but a couple mentioned above....& also has great chopped beef).

- Luling City Market belongs in any conversation with the Lockhart legends.

- Someone brought me some Q from a place out in Lago Vista that brought tears to my eyes....anybody know about this place?

- I've heard good things about Franklins.....need to try it.

- Anybody try the place in Lexington? Is it worth the drive & the hype?

Durango <----thinking about a 1.6 appetizer at that Asian place & then lunch at Mann's.

[Rand Al'Thor]

Lexington...is that Snow's? Texas Monthly's BBQ round up winner?

I haven't made it out there...and I have a tough time making it out there before they run out on Saturday mornings.

[Guest040616]

You guys (and gals) are a wealth of information. Thanks for the tips!

[levibob56]

Donn's in Oak Hill has dam good brisket. And there sides are wonderful.(like potato salad, and slaw)I like a lot of the places listed above.I'm getting hungry!!!!!!

[Squarenot]

I think Texas Rib Kings at Burnet and 183 is as good or better than Mann's.