The BBQ and hospitality that comes from Big Vinny, is unmatched! He is a great guy all around! Had great conversations with him and he really makes the food truck a great place to hang out! Till next time Vinny! read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - Vinny and his new customers! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

The guy was extremely nice. He even showed me how to order to get the best bang out of the bucks. Very affordable. Rib was decent. Split between bones and the meat was inc read more

First time checking out Big Vinny's bbq and was not disappointed! Food truck with tables outside! I got the 2 meat platter, brisket and smoked sausage and had a dealers choice of a side which I was lucky enough to receive the spicy street corn and bbq beans. (Thank you for that!) The brisket and burnt ends had delicious flavor and the brisket was so tender and juicy. I enjoyed the burnt ends because it had good texture. The smoked sausage was fantastic, I had sausage with cheddar and I do believe the gator and I loved the flavors of them both. The spicy street corn was one of my favorites because I love spicy and creamy and it ticked all the boxes. The bbq beans were tangy and amazing because I love vinegar, not sweet and perfect to help cut the fat. The best experience for bbq today and will be back! read more

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Since moving to Austin the BBQ capital we have only tried 3 places. But I have not found THE BBQ joint I will keep hunting. Shoot me a message let me know other BbQ joint First time here at Vinny's ordered 2 plate rib & sausage & hubby had brisket sandwich. The best is the service he was so friendly , quick and even checked up on us while we ate in the car. Rib- great Smokey flavor, tender, juicy & very tasty more on the sour side then sweetness. Not over coated with sauce just enough to actually taste the natural delicious rib. Sausage- WOW! One of the best I have ever had perfectly smoked, tender and the spices was on point Potato salad- absolutely amazing not to tart or not to sweet just a perfect blend of magic. BBQ beans- it was okay more on vinegar side. For my beans I like it sweeter just like how grandma would make Brisket sandwich- husband did not speak to me it was good.. I did manage to take a piece and it was tender and seasoned I will definitely return and try the turkey leg Thank you to Big Vinny for cooking with love!!! I can actually taste the passion read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - 2 2 Meat Plate- rib & sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The brisket and the sausage are both very flavorful. I don't know if it's merely because of the tangy taste of the bbq sauce is too powerful but the beans is kinda plain though. read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - 2 meat plate with brisket and sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wow, super awesome moist brisket and burnt ends!! Better than Terry Blacks? Today it was! read more

When in Austin, dine at a food truck. While exploring South Congress Avenue, my friend and I stopped at this food truck for lunch. There were tables with umbrellas to block out the sun, and a refreshing breeze so it was quite pleasant to eat there, despite the heat of the day. I decided to order the 2 meat plate and chose the Pork Spare Ribs and Sausage, along with the following 2 sides: Street Corn and Potato Salad. Those Pork Spare Ribs were AMAZING. Seriously, some of the best I have ever had. The meat tasted almost candied, and was slightly crispy with nice smoky taste. There was a sweet and savory flavor that came through and no additional sauce needed. The meat was also perfectly tender, juicy, and oh so well seasoned. The Sausage was also tasty and very juicy, boasting yummy spices, and delightfully flavorful. Street corn was good, but as I ate more of it, found the sauce to be quite spicy and I couldn't handle it. The Potato Salad was decent, and covered with paprika. The potatoes were cooked well and ingredients combined together cohesively. I just didn't eat much of it because I wanted to finish more of the mains. The meal also came with Texas toast (just white bread - no butter on this one), as well as pickles and raw onion. The person behind the counter, cooking and serving the food was really nice and chill. Although I was hesitant about ordering BBQ from a food truck, I was definitely satisfied with the meal and it truly delivered delicious home-cooked BBQ, especially those Pork Spare Ribs. read more

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Got the Big Vinny Sammich Plate service was amazing just like the food doing my happy food dance while eating read more

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The worst brisket Ive ever had. Myself and several coworkers ordered brisket from here through a lunch service. The meat was extremely well done to the point some of it was not edible. There was no flavor to the meat. I've grown up on brisket and bbq and this was the worst that I have ever had!!! read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - Overcooked brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Literally just a shack, but a delicious shack. I stopped by here on a whim when shopping in the area, and couldn't have been happier. The meat is drop-dead amazing, and the side dishes hold their own. This place doesn't try to be fancy, and it doesn't need to be - it's wholesome and delicious, which is all I can ask for. Best yet, this place is cheap! I could see going here a lot if I lived in the area. read more

Big Vinny's... been hearing about this place for a minute. Every fiber of my soul told me to go and get Brisket from this place. What an experience! I walked up and the guy inside says "hey, what's your name?" I tell him "Tah". He says Tah. I'm Big Vinny. "How are you today?" I told him "I am amazing, stupendous, miraculous and I am hearing all about your fantastic grub." He smiled with the confidence if a 15 foot gorilla in a world of 2 foot tall monkeys. I asked if he preferred me to use cash or card. We had a brief and pleasant convo on how cash benefits us both, so I ran back to my truck and got cash. I ordered $20 of lean brisket. Fam... socks knocked completely off!!! This was the thickest, most satisfying cuts of brisket I have had to date. This is not the dainty, thin sliced brisket they serve at 99% of the barbecue joints in Austin. This is Brisket for a brisket lover. Even though the meat was leaan, there was the perfect amount of fat on the edges and the char on the ends was PERFECT! I feel like I got more than the amount I asked for. Big Vinny told me he appreciated my positive energy. Game recognize game Big Vinny! Thanks for the amazing energy and the AWESOME brisket! I will be back with a $20 spot ready for some top notch brisket again really soon and I'm bringing friends and telling everyone. That should totally be on the menu... TWENTY-DOLLA-BRISKET.... Let's go. I cosign this place 100% just go there... tell him Tah sent you!!! read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - The most AWESOKE BRISKET!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was conveniently located half a mile from the best dessert place (MANOLIS) so we decided to stop by and it did not disappoint. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait. There are three small tables for people to enjoy their food in and they were all available. I got the two meat plate- brisket- YUM Sausage- super delicious, i usually don't get sausage ever but they were out of the ribs so I decided to get this. Potato salad- again, not something I usually get but it was delicious Coleslaw- fresh and food We left very satisfied and great price! read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I am visiting Austin the first time. I went to Terry Black's bbq. It was ok. I thought Texas bbq was not my thing. Today, I passed by Big Vinny's bbq. There was no line. I decided to give myself another try. I got moist brisket, pork bbq, street corn, and potato salad. They were all good! I enjoyed that the meat was served warm. The fat of the brisket was evenly spread out. The bbq sauce on the side was not just purely sweet and with good flavor. The sides were good as well. The price was very reasonable. read more

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Updated review below. TL:DR - it was great. I originally had a poor delivery experience when I first ordered from Big Vinny's. Both the owner and head smoker reached out to discuss what happened and convinced me to stop by and try the food again. I'm very glad I did. When presented properly, the food was really good. I loved the rub they used on the meat. The sides were good, too. The corn had a bit of spice and the bbq sauce was a thinner vinegary sauce that had a good tang to it. Both gentlemen I referenced above were friendly and inviting when I stopped by, even before they knew I had a challenging experience before. Happy to go back back again. Thanks! (Frequent traveler trying out restaurants in his new home town) read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - Exactly what a combo should look like. Tasty, too! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty disappointing experience from all the glowing reviews on here. The brisket was remarkably dry. I ordered 1 lb and received what looked like a messy pile of scraps and some pieces that were sliced with the grain so they were tough and chewy. The pork rib I got was from the end and was more like a piece of jerky than a rib. Not sure if I got served leftovers from the previous day because I ordered shortly after opening. Good amount of smoke in the meat buy nothing else positive to say. The coleslaw also tasted a little strange and I tossed it after a bite. Maybe it was an off day but it was bad enough that I won't be back to try again with so many better options in town. read more

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Awesome BBQ from a small food truck parked on South Congress. The owner's Dad was running the show that day. What a great guy! The Brisket was amazing, the beef ribs also. I got the coleslaw and also the pinto beans. I went back for a second tray of food to try the Turkey and the sausage. Dipping sauce was on point with sides of pickles and onions and three or four slices of white wonder bread. Coleslaw was fresh crisp and not too sweet. The pinto beans savory with large chunks of brisket simmered into it. Also savory without being too brown sugar sweet. They do an enormous amount of catering orders early in the day as soon as they open and they run out of food around 5:00pm so get there early around 12pm to 2pm while the food is still plentiful. They have three tables with umbrellas right next to the truck and they are parked in the corner of the parking lot of a local meat market with an adjacent customer parking lot. Being situated right on the street side you get a real show while eating your BBQ. If you can't handle the long lines , hour long wait time and lack of parking at Terry Black's BBQ go to Big Vinny's instead. Great service, support the small independent business owner and his Dad. Down to earth authentic Austin ambiance without the Bougie pretentious Austin gentrification. read more

Little confusing why there isn't a long line here. Epic brisket. Not overcooked like so many places. Almost medium rare. Reasonable prices. Great "street corn". Ok Cole slaw. Seriously $11 for a half lbs or so of brisket plus two sides, plus seating with umbrella cover right on south Congress. Felt like a steal. No line too at 1pm on a Sunday. They said they were almost sold out, lots of Uber eats business. I'm surprised there wasn't more. Glad the famous bbq place up the street had a long line! read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - The street corn is great - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I got the 2 meat plate. Brisket was amazing!!! Sides were coleslaw and bbq beans!!! Definitely going back!!!

Been here a few times now and for whatever reason had no idea that they had been in this spot in front of Hudson's for three years (they use Hudson sausages!). Went through the menu and had some thoughts: * Brisket. It's Texas - so you've got to try the brisket. I'd say the brisket was pretty good - smokey and not too dry. It's not top tier - but it's solid. * Turkey. On the last go the turkey was amazing - smokey, but so tender, soft and juicy. Definitely ranked as some of the best turkey in town. * St. Louis Ribs. These ribs are probably my favorite of the things they do - sweet sauce glazed on this fall of the bone goodness. * Baby Back Ribs. These are two on my list - rubbed to perfection and not quite as sweet as the St. Louis. They lack the meat cap and cartilage on the back, but are tender and tasty. * Potato Salad. This was a thumbs up - great compliment to the BBQ * Street Corn. These have a little kick but were a pleaser as well. All meat comes with some onion, pickles and bread too. EDIT: Forgot to mention - the BBQ sauce has a vinegar base to it so you're going to get a pretty sharp tang to it. The acidity works well with fatty cuts of brisket. Service is quick and nice (cordial and appreciative). Great local BBQ joint for S. Congress. read more

I like the brisket here. Cole Slaw is tangy, all the sides I've had are good and not basic. To me, the brisket compares with Black's, Cooper, Franklin, and Mueller. The owner is great and uplifting. read more

First time at Big Vinny's. The brisket was moist, tender, and had a good bark. The turkey was my favorite even though the brisket was excellent. It (the turkey) was also moist and tender and cut against the fibers for a real fall-apart experience. Liked the potato salad and the slaw was pretty good but not the standouts that the meats were. No wait at the trailer so that's another plus. Would go again and see what some other things taste like. read more

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Ordered one meat lunch plate. Brisket and street corn. Corn was alright but could be better. Brisket seemed under cooked and there was more fat than meat. Now I am all good with fat on my brisket but it shouldn't be more than the meat! They were super selfish with their pickles and onions and the bbq sauce was ordinary. Overall I would say it's mediocre bbq at best. read more

Loved the pork ribs, brisket was top notch, slaw was great, corn and beans were okay but who cares? I couldn't eat it all anyway. And this was the two meat plate. For $12! Amazing deal. read more

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I've had a hankering for barbeque and decided to give Vinny's a try. This is a food trailer on Congress, next to a game meat processor. I went around 1PM on a Thursday. The gentleman who greeted me was very kind - even offered me a glass of water while I waited and asked if I wanted the fat shaved off my meat ("Oh, no thank you - I want to spread that all over the white bread like butter"). I ordered the brisket, the ribs, and a side of a potato salad. The meal was ready to go in a speedy five minutes. This is an underrated spot if you love some crispy bark on your meat. Everything was flavorful and juicy. I loved the sauce, too. Man, that brisket was something else - with that sear on the outside and all of the fat juices flowing from every angle. It was a great meal and hit the spot. I definitely recommend checking them out. read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - Ribs, brisket, potato salad, and fixings - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sad.. Need better communication and updated hours online. I ordered tonight on DoorDash, visiting from CA and wanted some Texas bbq. After I ordered I waited and waited and my order never got confirmed. Then finally, a driver went to pick it up and all of a sudden my order was cancelled. I got a message saying it was cancelled due to the place being closed. Waited 30 or so minutes for nothing! read more

Such a perfect BBQ experience! Service is personal and thoughtful. BBQ is mouthwateringly good. You can eat at the tables outside the truck or get your meal to go. I got the brisket combo and asked if I could try some turkey too. The owner kindly threw in a few pieces - they were delicious! The brisket was moist and had a good amount of bark. The sides were a nice complement, though I preferred the potato salad. read more

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I ordered uber eats and got a 2 meat plate w 2 sides. The price was right and I was pleased to get my food pretty quick delivered to my hotel. I got the ribs and brisket w potato salad and beans. The food was amazing especially the brisket. The potato salad left little to be desired but I ate it. I was surprised to see no drinks on the menu or dessert. For that I'm taking off a star. read more

It has been a weekend of meeting super friendly owners with amazing food!! Vinny is awesome and the spare ribs literally melt in your mouth. Def on my list of visits when I'm in town read more

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Great food... best sausage.. amazing customer service. This is a must stop when you are tooling around the SOCO area

When I woke up this morning, the first thing that came to my mind was BBQ. I was a mindless zombie with an intense meat craving combing through yelp on the comfort of my couch to find the next BBQ place that I can attack. While searching for a bit, the holy grail finally appeared to me in the form of Big Vinny's BBQ. It was at that moment that I grabbed my keys and headed off to the wonderland. But little did I know, Satan's asshole was leaking that day and the heat was pounding at me. But that did not stop my hungry soul while I drove to the wonderland in my car, butt scorching from the seat and hands avoiding anything that looked like metal. The service: The service is exactly what you would get at a food truck. You walk up to the window and then Big Vinny say in a jolly manner: "What can I get yah?" with a smile on his face. (This is how my brain interpreted it and may not reflect what actually happened) My only issue was that there was not a garbage can outside. Please put one out so I can do my citizens duty. The Food: FRITO PIE: As I opened up the to-go container, a bright light shined from it and what I saw was a reflection of my life. It was a meat galore with brisket, sausage, beans, fritos, and cheese. The brisket was great and the pieces I had seemed like it was a fattier cut. The sausage was also fantastic. As I bit into the sausage, the meat juice practically exploded from it. That's what I wanted to feel, a real Niagra Falls flowing in my mouth. My only wish with the Frito Pie was that I wish it was a bit more warmed up and the cheese slightly melted. POTATO SALAD: The potato salad is grainer than others. I prefer a smoother potato salad, but this one stands on its own two feet. PORK RIBS: THIS WAS nslfnsd2mp3dp23. That's how I felt when I bit into the rib. I actually might've malfunctioned in real life for a split second. The meat just came off the bone. It was both juicy and delicious. All in all, the food was great, however, It lacked the depth to make it 5 star worthy. It's almost there though. But it absolutely made the summers day out a whole lot better. Even though the heat tried to murder me that day. read more

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Amazing BBQ food truck! What's a trip across Texas without a few BBQ stops? Originally we were heading to Terry Blacks but it was overflowing with customers at 1pm on a Monday afternoon. So off to Big Vinny's we went. The brisket was divine, super moist, falling apart. Sausage was perfectly seasoned and a wonderful texture. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Austin! read more

If not the worst brisket I've had, at least a tie. Dry as an overdone turkey breast, cut as if a child was given a knife and told to slice a brisket. Not much flavor. A throwaway after two or three bites. It's cheaper than other places, best thing I can say. read more

Oh my goodness!! I'm going back to tip them more! I got a 2 meat plate for me and a 3 meat plate for my mom for todays Memorial Day. I assumed we were getting small portions for the price (Similar to some of the more lackluster spots pricing) but boy oh boy was I wrong! The brisket is oh so moist it falls apart at your touch and perfectly seasoned. The ribs , both baby back and pork fall off the bone. Now let's talk about the potato salad. I love you. Solid mustard potatoes salad that's well seasoned. We will have leftovers for days. I will definitely be back read more

Ordered thru Lunch Drop at my work, was supposed to be 1/2 lb brisket. Got very dry end of brisket and link of sausage. Sausage had a good flavor and a kick to it which I like, but was really hungry for brisket. read more

Very nice and delicious! Vinny was super fun and generous with the portions and treating our birthday girl! read more

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The brisket sandwich was huge and delicious! Seriously enough to feed two people. I got the beans and corn, also huge and delicious. The wait time was super short, especially compared to other places on SoCo. The staff were friendly, and they were playing some good tunes. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Big Vinny's BBQ - Brisket sandwich & 1 meat plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Let me tell you why I rate this place 1 star. We walked up to order mind you we drove all the way from San Antonio, TX. I'm not sure if is was the owner or just a worker. We were literally met with a blank stare we were never greeted. Worker them proceeded to look down at his phone and never acknowledged the 4 of us. I'm sorry but I refuse to give any business big or small our money especially when the customer service is completely horrible!! Never again! Update: If you mean us telling you to acknowledge customers when they are standing at your window as rude, maybe looking up from your phone from your online order and letting us know that wouldn't have gotten your company this review! Best of luck with your business. Keep Austin wierd not rude! Have a blessed day read more

Wow wow wow wow! Unassuming little food truck parked in front of Hudson Meat! The man working the truck (Brian) was great and so sweet, totally the Texas gentleman. Had a Big Vinnie sandwich and was soooo amazing! Great food, will definitely want to come back! So much flavor and the brisket was soooooo tender! read more

I like this place. Can't really explain it but I'll try. In a city flooded with great bbq, I try to keep my expectations pretty low and any establishment located on prime real estate lowers my expectations even further because they could probably sell some food even with less than top notch food. It's for that reason that I'm always surprised with and have my expectations exceeded by Vinny's. Their sides lean toward the spicy side which I prefer. Spicy beans, spicy not-too-mayoey slaw, spicy corn, huge chunks of cheese in the sausage and even the non-spicy version is well flavored. The meat rubs all have very unique flavors and everything is always super moist. Plus I can just wait in my car and grab it to-go whenever I happen to be in the area. read more

I highly recommend checking out the BBQ here. My wife and I were visiting from Oregon and were wanting some good BBQ but didn't feel like waiting a cpl hours in a line. Stopped by Big Vinny's cart and was blown away. The owner was really cool, he had us sample some pork belly he was trying out and it was amazing. The brisket was done perfect and the jalapeño cheese sausage was delicious. This was the only meal we ate on a whim, we researched and planned all the other joints we eat at and this may have been my favorite. read more