My husband took me to Micklethwait for a late lunch on Saturday. I'd been to their trailer 5 or so…read moreyears ago, but never to their permanent location. I also wasn't much of a meat eater back in those days, so I mostly had tried their sides. Now we're both on keto, so we go for just the meat. The meat was some of the best I've had lately! If I had one criticism, the brisket was just the slightest bit dry, but it had the perfect amount of fat to still make it taste good, and the smoky flavor was perfect! The turkey was moist, and probably my favorite part of the meal. We didn't order sides, but the included pickles were better than standard. It was rainy when we went there, so everyone was packed inside. There were barely enough tables. Their outside seating is not covered. There was no line, and my husband had finished our order by the time I had shaken out my umbrella. The air conditioning was a little too cold for a rainy day. The parking lot is all designated handicapped parking, but we got street parking right next to the building. Since we live on the east side, Micklethwait is convenient, and it has earned a place among our favorite places to go eat!

The TLDR: I would come back but ONLY for take out. The potato salad is a rock star!…read more We stopped by for a late lunch on a Saturday in August and may have just had some poor timing. The weather was unbearably hot which also affected our visit because we couldn't eat outside. The issue: The dining room is small and can only hold so many people. We ordered quickly and the food was ready almost immediately. But we had no where to sit! So we stood there with food in hand (kinda in the way of the workers and other patrons) waiting for people to vacate. Part of the problem was there were two tables occupied without any food and they were just talking. At other places, this is awesome. But a place with limited seating: nope! So our food was cold and the grits congealed while we waited to sit down. The service: all of the staff we interacted with were kind, friendly, and helpful. They were a highlight of our visit. The sides: We had the Green Chili Grits and the Potato Salad. Both were excellent but the potato salad was maybe the best I've ever had. For me, it was perfection because it wasn't too "wet" and the dill was just a fantastic add. The meats: We had the beef brisket and the sausage. Both were very good. I preferred the sausage but maybe just got a less than perfect piece of the brisket. The parking: also not great. There is street parking but also a back lot they direct you to off of Springdale. But they don't really have a safe/marked path to get you to the building. Just loose gravel where you're at risk of an ankle sprain. Maybe they will consider expanding the inside space? That would really help. I'd still come back because the food was really fantastic, but only for take out where I wouldn't have to deal with parking or finding/waiting for a table.

Wow! First time visit & it won't be the last! The food is…read morecrazy good. Shared a grilled cheese with the boyfriend and it was one of the best I've ever had! No joke. The butter they use is clarified with herbs and just takes the flavor to a whole other level. I mean it's insane to me how good that sandwich was. They've got a small interior seating area and that part kinda reminds me of France. Small outdoor patio as well. Service was beyond crazy good too. The two guys working were the nicest people we've met in a long time. Genuinely nice. We had great and fun convo with them. I mean heck, two of my pics speak volumes to that. A+.

This place had some of the nicest workers ever! They had great suggestions and they hit every stop…read morewith their sandwiches! The grilled cheese was literally a high five in your mouth! 10/10 would come here again and relive this moment!

Good sausages and reasonable prices…read more Friendly staff. Real Austin Authentic. Tasteful

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, but their hours that they are open made that…read morehard to do. I thought it was odd that they would be closed on weekends when people have the time to shop along with being closed before people get off work. But those hours make sense when you realize they produce for distribution, not dine in. There's almost 30 reviews so far, but I was surprised that not a single one of them included any photos. If you're coming to this part of town, parking is always a concern in this area. The good news is that there are about eight places to park at here, otherwise you'll have to park in the street, but at least there's no kiosks. As soon as you pull in, the air is filled with that familiar smoky aroma. However, once you step inside, you suddenly realize that this is not a place you can dine in. Basically the first 10 feet of hallway is where the customer service takes place. There is a cold case with all of their sausages on display, including a little beef jerky, and that's it. I have to admit I wish they had brisket and ribs too. They do make a tamale-based sausage for Christmas as a seasonal item. The prices are very reasonable and there is no tip screen. This is not just a grab and go operation, their sausages can be found in virtually every H-E-B. So the good news is that you can find them here or at your favorite H-E-B. Check out the nine photos included.

Marble Falls Location: We have brought in two hogs for…read moreprocessing so far. One was my father-in-law's and they did an awesome job, the sausage tasted great! The other was a hog my younger sister shot. We got a call from them saying there was an issue with the hog- I was bummed but curious since I didn't remember seeing anything really wrong when I skinned and quartered it. They explained how the backstraps were 1/4th the size they should have been and other large muscles had clearly atrophied- there were also some small odd growths in the body cavity. Two things here: 1. They could have easily just shrugged it off and processed it since we were getting mostly sausage but instead they called and explained everything. The guy on the phone said he had actually looked up what could have caused this. I was really impressed because it shows a level of professionalism that is hard to come by these days. 2. It also tells me that they are clearly knowledgeable about the anatomy and what they are doing because I missed it. Thinking back I remember there was a strange tumor like growth on it's underside but since it's a wild hog I didn't think to much about it and just kept cutting away. I didn't pay attention to the inside cavity once I pulled out the guts either. I look back at one of the photos I took and think dang, yea there is almost no shoulder muscle but again I wasn't putting any of this together at the time. Thankfully they did notice these things and let us know that something was wrong. It's too bad we won't have this hog but I cant wait to bring them the next one because I know it will be in good hands! Thank you guys so much!

Absolutely abysmal experience…read more I purchased a whole pig to roast for a charity fundraiser. Called a month in advance to secure product. Checked in weekly on pick up date but especially pick up condition, (fully thawed). A few days before pick up i was informed they picked the pig up early and there was a risk of spoilage if it wasn't refrozen. Complete shock as we had spoken twice that very week and that was never mentioned. I said if they needed to freeze the pig in the meantime to ensure quality, fine but I still needed it thawed on pick up. Pick up= associate can't locate the animal, price was not what we agreed to, and they found it "in the very back corner of the freezer". Counter associate said "I just work here, they don't tell me anything" Needless to say, working with Hudson meat market was the biggest mistake. Even with over communication on my part, they just couldn't have cared less.

I really wanted to like Black Gold more than I did. It's a beautiful, modern space with super…read morefriendly and accommodating staff, plus plenty of parking which are all great first impressions. But unfortunately the BBQ, which should be the star of the show, just didn't quite hit the mark for me. I came in hoping to try one of their lunch specials, only to find out they had recently discontinued them. I almost left but the staff kindly honored the deal anyway, which definitely turned things around in the moment. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich with garlic parmesan fries. While the food wasn't bad, it lacked the depth of flavor I expect from Central Texas BBQ. Even with sauce it didn't deliver that rich smokiness or bold seasoning I'm used to. That said, maybe I just chose the wrong dish. Their menu does have some intriguing options like crispy duck, ribs, an elk burger, and a full bar. I might give them another try during happy hour or if I'm nearby, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for the BBQ.

It's rare to not have to queue up for BBQ in Austin. This is one of those spots that takes…read morereservations and you can walk right in. BBQ was very good. Ribs were probably my favorite. I'm partial to baby back over spare ribs. Brisket was decent. Fatty slices were much better than the lean. Sausages were a star. Both were moist and great amount of fat. Pickles and red onion were a nice touch. Overall, a different spot than the norm and worth a visit. Prices are by the half pound and generous.

Excellent smoked beef & pork tenderloins, perfect for quick party option! Their sides are…read moreincredible especially twice baked cheese potatoes & green beans! Their hot lunches are delicious & usually enough for 2 full meals ! Lee & entire group are wonderful friendly & very helpful always!!!

I was looking for a place that made meals that could be frozen for a postpartum gift. My friend is…read morethe kind of person who truly has *everything* so thinking about what to gift her was hard. This was second baby so she let us know they didn't "need" anything. I had another friend recommend Lee's as she goes here as a go to baby shower gift. I popped in on a Saturday around 2:00 and was greeted by two young men. The shop is small but has an extensive selection of meats, meals, sandwiches, etc. They had about 5 casserole options and a variety of sizes. I chose the chicken tetrazzini, king Ranch chicken, and the chicken pot pie. The meals came with heating instructions. I will definitely be back. The gift was a hit at the baby shower and so many people asked me where I went to buy this.

First let me start off by saying they have great food, I've tried once and bragged to my wife that…read moreit was very good. I follow on instagram and they sent a message saying they're open with an address! So I left and drove 40 minutes to get there. I messaged them saying I'm ready to order, they said order online so I did, I waited 40 minutes, food never came out! I ask the guy in front, he said they are not here. What a waste of time of my day! They left me on Read after that, I was so furious and very mad, I went ahead and ordered from somewhere else. Needless to say, DO NOT ADVERTISE SAYING YOU ARE OPEN AND YOU ARE NOT OPENED! ALSO STILL WAITING ON MY REFUND! I wouldn't give 1 star! I will never support you guys again! Very wrong what you are doing here! Not to mention my wife was on her lunch break & didn't even get to eat.

Was at an event at COTA and this was one of the food trucks there. They had the best menu IMO so I…read moredecided to check it out. Ordered a hot dog, but they just ran out, so I got the Cuban. I was pretty dry, so I asked them for more cilantro crema...a lot better. Not the best Cuban I've had, but decent. The tequenos were fire! Should have just gotten 2 orders of tequenos which is now one of my favorite food groups

Dai Due is built on the philosophy that every ingredient sourced in the restaurant is local…read more Starting with the drink offerings, every beer they offer at Dai Due is crafted in Austin. All the wines are made in Texas. Everything is local. The grains are local, the olive oil is local. The fats and butter come from locally raised animals. Creativity thrives under constraints, and these constraints make everything Dai Due stands for a strong selling point to me. This leads to an ever-changing menu based on the season's harvest and what's accessible in Texas. Okra is abundant in the Texas summer, so they got okra options. That's the gist of Dai Due. They are capital L local, and they're proud of it. We threw a 5:30 pm reservation down a few weeks prior to get a nice meal before our concert at the Moody Center across the highway. We arrived right at the start of our reservation time to a full parking lot. One thing they mention on the reservation page is to be warned of their small parking lot. Luckily, a guy was leaving as we pulled in, so we nabbed a spot. Once we walked in, we were seated pretty instantaneously. On their one-page menu, there were plenty of delicious options of appetizers, mains, and sides, plus the back containing wine, beer, and other drink options. I ordered the Meanwhile Brewing German-Style Pilsner on draft while my girlfriend ordered a glass of the Vermentino from Duchman Family Winery. For starters, we split an order of their Parisa. Parisa originates from the Medina County region, where my parents live, so I am quite familiar with Parisa. For those unaware, it's a ground beef delicacy (which usually means it's gonna be something peculiar and quirky in my opinion) made with raw beef, cheese, jalapeños, and lime juice. I've eaten my fair share of it while visiting, and it's usually served with traditional saltine crackers. Here at Dai Due, it's served with homemade tortilla chips. The Parisa here was way fresher than the kind I buy off the shelf at Dzuik's, as I could tell from the redness of the meat. Here, it was served with grated cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and diced onions, and presumably lime juice. It was delectable and was like a steak tartare with ten times more personality. It was probably some of the best Parisa I've had, and I've had it from the source. For our mains, I ordered the Wild Boar Confit while my girlfriend got their Spicy Aoudad Meatball Skewers. We got a side of their grilled okra to complement our meals. Honestly, the pace of how the food came out was sharp. There was never a lull moment, and it felt like once we finished our appetizer, our mains were coming out. The Wild Boar Confit was truly exceptional. The watermelon flavors on it were subtle but added a lot of character. On top of the brick of glory was fresh dill, jalapeños, mint, and a watermelon rind relish. It was really special. The confit really tasted like an upscaled and earthier short rib, packed with more flavors in the meat. It was so exquisite that after I gave my girlfriend a bite to try, she immediately decided that we would swap plates. It wasn't an ask. I couldn't negotiate. She made the executive business decision regardless of what the other shareholders at the table (me) felt. My fate was sealed. I would be eating the... Spicy Aoudad Meatball Skewers. I confuse ovine meats sometimes. An Aoudad is a wild goat-sheep. They were served on wood skewers with a chile yogurt sauce that was creamy but didn't hesitate to add an extra touch of heat. The cucumbers on the side were the only way to counteract the heat of the course and the morita salsa served with the Aoudad. The Aoudad was very flavorful, and the heat was manageable, but still strong enough to claim the spicy in its name. Sometimes spicy feels like they just mean peppery, and this obviously is NOT that. We ultimately had a 50/50 split of both meals, which allowed us to try more of what Dai Due had to offer. The side of the grilled okra was a much-needed differentiation from the intense levels of meat consumption we had, and balanced it with some much-needed fiber and digestion support. The pickled peanuts were a first for me, as they were almost like chickpeas in terms of texture. The curry mayonnaise was light but a nice touch to the sweet and almost nutty flavor of the okra. To close, my girlfriend got a glass of Valkyrie's Kiss's Blackberry Gold Mead, which was a nice closer to our great meal. Through the entire visit, the service was exceptional. The space is incredibly clean and comfortable, and they had a great playlist of music running on the speakers. We'll have to come back in another season and experiment with more of their spring or winter options. Dai Due is to die for! RIYL: A one-of-a-kind, locally-sourced meal down to the atom.

Decided to try this since they had some very unique items on the menu and was not disappointed. We…read morewent for brunch. I had the Central Texas breakfast with the wild boar boudin and the biscuit. The boudin was very tasty and came skinless, which I was happy about. The potatoes were perfectly crispy but soft inside. The biscuit was good, but not the best I've had. My husband did the fried fish and shrimp patty sandwich and he really liked it. The beef tallow fries came with a great sauce. I'd wanted to try the sourdough pancake, but they were out, so, next time. Would recommend for a unique experience. Random note: They do not serve egg whites here as they wish to reduce food waste. As someone who just doesn't the way egg yolks taste, I was taken aback, but also I understood and respect the sentiment.

The food didn't stand a chance. We went during happy hour. We got steak skewers, buffalo chicken…read morebites, truffle fries, beef and chicken empanadas. Everything was amazing and reasonably priced. The service was top tier. Our waiter interacted with us like he knew us for years. He was kind and attentive. The restaurant is really nice. It's perfect for a date night or if you want to get dressed up and have a fun time with friends.

I met two girlfriends that I had not seen quite some time for lunch at Casa do Brasil, a Brazilian…read moresteakhouse. We all opted for salad bar only, no meat coming to our table every few minutes. The salad bar had both greens and meats. There an assortment of meats on the salad bar like honey bacon, prosciutto, shrimp, chicken salad, etc. There were also cheeses, fruits, and vegetables along with entrees. The buffet was huge and quite tasty. My favorite item was the bacon. Service was impeccable! There were an army of servers - serving the meats, pulling out the chair for ladies, picking up used plates, etc. For a Friday lunch time crowd, there were quite a lot of customers. The atmosphere was surprisingly quiet.