Clean, fast, classic Texas BBQ…read more A quick lunch stop for brisket and turkey sandwiches. Squirt on some sauce, add a few pickles. No muss no fuss, just classic Texas flavors on a quick lunch.

Feeling like ribs tonight, one day after Thanksgiving. Smoky Mo's in Liberty Hill came to the…read morerescue. Ribs were thick, meaty and juicy. Ordered on line and were ready when I arrived. Which was great as I was still in my "comfy ware." The to-go packaging had everything. Pickles, onions. bread and a nice helping of sauce. Thanks Mo's. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Came to Barking armadillo to have a brew, grabbed a quick sandwich from the food truck…read more WOW! Glad I did... I ordered a brisket and jalapeño/cheddar sausage sandwich.... Man was it good! Tender, juicy and flavorful brisket, sausage was full Of flavor and had a lil Kick... I also had the Guapadillo Mexican lager and it was perfect!

Best bbq in the Austin area. Better than Brown's, Leroy and Lewis and La BBQ. Got the brisket, pork…read moreribs, sausage and turkey. What makes this bbq stand out is the incredible flavor while maintaining its moisture without being fatty or oily. All the meat was lean but still not dry. I don't know how Pat does it! My issue with other Austin bbq places is that the meat is overly salted. Pat's is seasoned but doesn't leave your mouth numb from the salt. Follow his fb page to find his food truck schedule around Georgetown.

Amazing local bbq here. Got the two meat combo brisket and pork ribs with side of mac & cheese and…read morecornbread casserole. The combo was $24 +2 dollars extra for brisket. The meal was amazing and fresh you lineup and order and pay at the counter like a fast casual restaurant concept the staff was friendly and great service parking lot was tight and small. I heard they might be closing down soon so come get some before they're gone.

Stopped by Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue on my last day visiting Austin. When you arrive parking…read morecan be a bit difficult, but we eventually found a spot. To order you'll walk up to the counter to place your order and the staff will cut meat at the front of the line, then grab your sides, and if you want a sandwich you'll order this at the end of the line. The inside of the restaurant is older, but some times these are the best bbq spots. I ordered the pork ribs, the jalapeño cheddar sausage, the brisket grilled cheese, green chili Mac n cheese, and the tater tot casserole. Everything was great and you'll definitely want to use the bbq sauce. The flavor overall was good but you'll definitely need to use some sausage. If you find yourself in Pflugerville this is a bbq spot worth the stop in.

I just left and had to leave a review. Great job on the sweet tea! It might seem like a small…read morething to some, but coming from Georgia, I've been chasing that true "wow, this is SWEET sweet tea" moment... and this was it. So good! I ordered the 2 meat combo plate. The coleslaw was bomb, Mac and cheese yumm-ooo, and the pork belly is absolutely worth the upgrade. So flavorful and tender. The only downside for me was the brisket. It was a little on the blander/drier side. The BBQ sauce definitely helped, though. I'm willing to give it another try because it could've just been an off day. The staff was super friendly, and the restaurant was clean (based on my previous dine-in visit). This time I went through the drive-thru, and the service was still great. Overall, solid experience and I'll definitely be back for that sweet tea alone!

Smokey Mos Bbq - one of the wonderful Austin area bbq restaurants - locally owned and operated…read more Service was friendly and professional. I was grabbing a late lunch so this location was dead - no music, no tv - dead silence. I went with a two meat plate- turkey and sausage - mixed review. The turkey was fantastic - wonderful flavor- was not dry at all - my golden rule is bbq should stand on its own - no sauce should be needed - And that goes for all meets brisket, turkey, whatever the pitmaster is cooking... It should stand on its own. . The turkey passed the test. The two sauces that Smoky Boes provided on the table was original and spicy. I was disappointed with both... Neither one really was anything special. Tasted like one of the run of the mill barbecue sauces You could buy off the shelf at your local grocery store The sausage was a disappointment. Very much standard fair. It tasted like a sausage link you bought from the grocery store took it out of the wrapper and cut it up. No flavor no temperature. It was overhaul just a piece of meat. Very disappointing. I had two sides, the cream corn, and a potato dish with cheese and bacon The cream corn was very tasty and I enjoyed it. The potato dish was interesting. It was diced red potatoes, with cheese and bacon. It would've been better if they had master or whipped the potatoes. When I finished eating the potatoes and the cheese and bacon, there was a good amount of water sitting in the Styrofoam cup it was served in. The overall taste was OK, but the dish itself was a disappointment. I picked up a package of sliced bread that was in a plastic wrap on the counter. The bread itself was a little stale and not that great. Fresh bread, warm fresh bread would've been a nice compliment to the meal. Overall, Smoky Mo is OK. Average fare, average price.

Late posting this review. I've been here twice with my husband now (recent visit was this past…read moreSaturday). I only have pictures from our first visit, but the second time around I got the fried pork belly fried rice as my side to go with the pork ribs. The pork ribs are moist, tender, and fall-off-the-bone delicious! On my first visit, I got the potato salad as my side. It was okay, just not as flavorful as I personally like -- but everyone has their own preference when it comes to potato salad. I ended up adding a little extra seasoning to mine, which is why I decided to try a different side the second time around. The pork belly fried rice paired really well with the ribs! The BBQ sauce could use a little more flavor in my opinion, and the portion they give is pretty small, so I ended up adding some of my own sauce. But the pickled onions and pickles on the side? SO good. Especially the onions -- they had such a distinct flavor that I could honestly eat them by themselves. They reminded me of the pickled veggies you get on a bánh mì sandwich, just without being overly vinegary. Honestly, if they ever made a brisket bánh mì sandwich using those pickled onions and veggies, it would probably be amazing! My husband always gets the brisket sandwich and loves the onions and pickles with it too. The location is tucked away down a small, rough-looking road near some duplexes. Our first time coming, we almost turned around because we were in my husband's coupe, but the second visit we took my SUV instead. Don't let the road scare you away though -- the food is worth it. The staff was friendly and helpful both times we visited. The location is also super convenient for us since we live nearby. Definitely happy we found this spot!

The Best in Central Texas!…read more I've tried BBQ from all over, and while I might be a little biased, I firmly believed that the best BBQ was in Florida... until I tried Smoky Buns. First, let's talk about the location. It's tucked down a bumpy road between two duplex apartments. It sounds a little sketchy, but trust me, it is so worth it (definitely drive your truck or SUV if you have one!). This place is a true hidden gem. They have a dope setup with covered outdoor seating if you want to chill and eat there, but we ended up taking ours to go. Now, for the food. I ordered the 1 Meat Brisket Plate, which comes with a side, sauce, and pickles/pickled onions. Bro... that brisket was like butter. I know "tenderism" is trending all over social media right now, but this right here is the real deal!! It was so incredibly soft. For my side, I got the potato salad. To be honest, it was a little bland on its own, but it actually worked as a nice, solid base for me to hook it up my own way once I got home. Overall, Smoky Buns is a dope spot and easily hands-down the best BBQ in Central Texas!!!! I will absolutely be back.

Pok-e-Jo's in Round Rock is one of my go-to spots for BBQ, and hands down--they've got the best…read moresausage around. Perfect snap, great flavor, and cooked just right every time. They also have incredible choices for bbq sauce. Honorable mentions go to the ribs and brisket, which are both solid and definitely worth adding to your plate. Their sides are always consistently good too--classic BBQ comfort food that hits the spot. If you're craving legit Texas BBQ without the long lines or hype, Pok-e-Jo's is a solid choice. They have plenty of seating inside and offers you a tucked away BBQ vibe. They also do great holiday catering!!

We ordered delivery and both got 2 meat plates. One was brisket and pork loin with fried okra…read morewhich was all good, not amazing, but good. The other was a ribe and brisket plate. ONE pork rib! The rest was ok. I don't think we'd order from there again!

We like this place. The meat is good, service is good, sides are good. Driving through Hutto, we…read moredefinitely stop to have Bbq.

I try to give places a chance before deciding they are not for me…read more When I first moved to Hutto, I was intrigued by Southside Market and their history. I had known about the historic location in Elgin that claims to be the oldest barbecue spot in Texas. They have updated their processes to keep up with the times and in the last 15 years have begun opening new locations throughout Central Texas, with one in the Co-Op District of Hutto. I have had plenty of barbecue in my time, from chains to Texas Monthly recognized and Michelin star winning locations. I understand that not all barbecue is the same, but I also understand that barbecue served all day like at Southside Market can still be good. I do not think that is truly the case, though. My first experience was when Southside Market catered a holiday party for my work. I thought it was alright, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt, saying that it was catered. You do not judge a meal based on it being kept warm in a pan that was probably cooked at 8 am that morning or the night prior. It is not the same game. I went back a few months later for a birthday lunch and got their combo plate with sausage and sliced brisket. My first thought: This tasted like it was catered. The Jalapeño Cheddar sausage was decent but tasted a little too smoky, and the brisket really did nothing for me. The side of potato salad was good, but you cannot mess up potato salad that badly. Their mac and cheese was good, I think. I do not remember it whatsoever. I went back recently after almost nine months with a desire to get a baked potato with chopped brisket for lunch. I got it without sour cream but kept the rest of the toppings of cheddar cheese, chives, and butter. I took it to go, which I rarely do, but it was a busy day. I cannot describe how disappointing the potato was. First, the potato was smaller than I had expected. The saucy chopped brisket tasted like a smoked Sloppy Joe thrown on a spud. It was really too smoky for me to even enjoy it. I felt like I was eating a chimney. It did nothing to raise my spirits and like that, I was forever out on Southside Market. I am probably one in a million because they have steady foot traffic inside on a frequent basis, but I wonder if the name is doing all the work. The staff was great and the space is well done and spacious, but the food actually has to be good to make that a plus factor. I have no idea if the food is any better at their original Elgin location, but I would rather go to Smokey Mo's across the tracks in Hutto because the potato is a good size and the brisket had a good flavor to it. Here, I just was not impressed. I will not ever return unless I am invited with co-workers or something, and even if I am, I will debate the idea of saying yes.

They sell solid brisket here and brisket happens to be the only thing I really care about at a BBQ…read more So if you serve me good brisket, you've won me over. The fatty brisket was quite good. Unimpressed with the ribs (a bit dry), the beans (could use more seasoning and salt), and their honey sauce (maybe others like it but it wasn't for me). Pleased with the coleslaw, cherry cobbler, and like I already said, the brisket. They have a drive-through which is convenient. I noticed this business is advertising heavily. I also noticed their advertised website is down. It's very easy nowadays to build a website (and domains are relatively inexpensive) so I hope they can fix that. Long story short -- is it a popular BBQ joint you'd wait in a long line for? No and thank heavens. It's a neighborhood spot where you can get good brisket fast and support your local BBQ joint.

We got there at 4:30 not sure if that matters. Everything…read morewas dry. Ribs were horrible. Sausage was horrible. The Brisket was OK. The peach cobbler was Meh. This was our fists time and our last. This was so far off our BBQ benchmark it isn't funny.