Great brisket sandwich! Awesome chicken fried steak! Miss having John there to greet us! Wonderful Pflugerville restaurant! read more

John "MF'n" Brotherton was a growing tour de force in Central Texas BBQ, holding down the northern Austin metropolitan area with Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue. John passed away in early 2024, while his family took over the shop in Pflugerville. Now just about a decade after opening shop, Brotherton's is closing down at the end of August. Following John's passing, they've hit a few road bumps from the rising cost of beef that's been plaguing Texas BBQ. Earlier in January they posted on social media how they were struggling, and again last spring. At the start of August, the Brotherton's family announced Brotherton's Black Iron BBQ in Pflugerville was shuttering for good at the end of August. Knowing this would be the last time I would be able to try it, my buddy and I took an extended lunch break on a Friday to give it a shot. Upon arrival at just around 11:50, we noticed that the parking lot was packed with multiple food trucks and other businesses filling the shopping center. We got lucky with a parking spot far away as we marched inside to wait in line. On the door lay plenty of stickers from different BBQ joints from Texas and beyond, with even some coming from overseas. The line moved slowly but surely, and as we got to the front we got our three-meat plate with a bonus slice of turkey for good measure. We ended up getting to Brotherton's at the perfect time because we got the final slices of brisket on that glorious Friday. I'll share my thoughts on everything we tried: Brisket: Though it looked like a great cut that was nicely seasoned, it was pretty fine overall. Nothing remarkable about their brisket while still very fatty. Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: Juicy, cheesy, not really too spicy on the jalapeño side of things, but that might just be from the mildness of jalapeños these days. Pork Ribs: These suckers looked incredible from the pictures I saw online and on social media, but they were kinda disappointing based on how incredible they looked visually. They were good, just not as epic as I was hoping. Turkey: Turkey is underrated in the BBQ scene, and this is no exception. A nice cut of meat! Cornbread Casserole: I could've eaten the whole thing myself, so it was a shame that we were sharing. Green Chili Mac and Cheese: I'll repeat myself. I could've eaten the whole thing myself, so it was a shame that we were sharing. As a whole, I'm very glad I gave them a shot before I would never be able to again. That's the hardest part about Texas barbecue. The best places and the historic spots can drop in a moment's notice when hardships hit or the meat prices skyrocket. Sadly, I can tell that they're already at the end of their rope with certain menu options like the loaded nachos and baked potatoes, which always seem like the sign of the end. And with how the food was simply just decent overall, it's hard to justify the rising prices. I see reviews all over saying their quality has fallen off year after year following JMFB's passing, and it makes sense: he was the heart and the soul of the business. When that vaporizes overnight, it's only a matter of time. I don't wish for the downfall of any spot, but I understand that it's bound to happen to certain ones. RIYL: Paying respects to one of the greats in Texas BBQ read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Stopped by Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue on my last day visiting Austin. When you arrive parking can 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. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Ribs & Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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So sad this establishment is closing down at the end of August. This was the first real Texas barbecue place. I went to when I moved here. It's just as good as it was then, and the Service is supreme. It has an old-school Texas vibe with lots of history on the walls. The brisket is amazing. Nice bark, nice smoke ring, and a fantastic taste. I also have the cornbread casserole and the wasabi coleslaw. Both were outstanding. I hope that someday they may reopen in another location, but if not, thanks for the memories Brothertons it's been great! read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

I made plans with a new Yelp friend to grab lunch at the Pflugerville Plaza, and since the parking lot was jam packed at noon, we felt lucky to snag a handicap spot up front. There are several food trucks in the plaza, but not all of them were open that day. I decided to go with Black Iron BBQ since it's been years since I've eaten here. The first thing I noticed is they've expanded and now have TV screens for the menu, and added seating. The ordering process is a little strange though. If you're ordering a sandwich, you can go straight to the register. If you want anything else, you have to wait in line. They have a self-serve drink station, which I always like. I ordered the chopped beef and jalapeño cheese sausage sandwich. It came out pretty quickly. Overall, it was tasty but nothing special. The sausage was a little dry for me. I did like the BBQ sauce, but again, nothing I'd rave about. If you're in the area and craving BBQ without driving far, it's a perfectly fine choice. read more

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Finally got to try this place with Uber Eats delivery. I ordered 2/2 lb of ribs and the 3 meat plate with jerk thighs, brisket, and sausage. The ribs were the best to me. Not very smoky but ok. The brisket was seasoned well but missing something. I wasn't a fan of the chicken. It was a tad dry and the sausage was just sausage. I'm taking away a star due to the sides. I had the beans which were very dry and the corn casserole which tasted like old grease. BBQ is so hard to get right in every area, so four stars! read more

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Brotherton's Black Iron may have been a great BBQ when it first opened. The place is highly regarded and has a great reputation. However the great pitmaster, John Brotherton, who made Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue a legendary place passed away a year ago. He was only 49. His death was sudden and shocking. Net of being a great cook, he apparently was also a great human being. He was much beloved in the Pflugerville community. When a master chef dies, It is usually very hard to his or her restaurant to recover. Brotherton's has taken a serious serious loss. * * * 1) The brisket that was once exceptionally tasty now does not taste like much. 2) Ribs that were highly regarded are now nothing special. 3) I can't say whether the pitmaster was responsible for the sides. However the tater tot casserole has become unpleasant. The beans don't have anything to them. * * * Fortunately I was with charming and absolutely delightful company. So the conversation over the table sparkled. The living carry on many of the good things of life. Those good things take more forms than just the food we put in our mouths. * * * That said, Brotherton's is a serious reminder that death comes to us all. When we die, many of the good things we created die with us. read more

Amazing local bbq here. Got the two meat combo brisket and pork ribs with side of mac & cheese and cornbread 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. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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Brotherton's is a good option for BBQ if you don't want to wait in a massive line or want one of their great sandwich options. I wanted to give it 3.5 stars but rounded up since the sides are fantastic and the workers are nice but the brisket isn't mind blowing, especially compared to other BBQ places in the area. FAST FACTS: * Parking: Ii's in a strip center so there's a lot with spots right out from but it can get busy since it's shared with some food trucks and other businesses. I had to park on the street. * Online ordering: available on their website for pickup (can schedule in advance) * Closed on Mondays * Menu does vary depending on availability and specials so call and see what they have on the day PRICING - The total was $172.79 after tax ($13.21) but before tip for 1.49 pound of brisket ($50.66 - $34 per pound), 1.23 pound of pork belly ($25.92 - $21 per pound), 3 pork ribs ($13 - $25 per pound), 0.54 pound of turkey ($13.50 - $25 per pound), 4 sausages ($7 per link), pint of green chile mac n' cheese ($9.50), pint of tater tot casserole ($9.50), and a pint of cornbread casserole ($9.50). The pricing is in line with other BBQ joints. SERVICE - We arrived right when they opened at 11:00 am on Sunday and were the only ones there. Within the next hour and a half, other customers came in but there was never much of a line. The workers running the counter were friendly and pleasant to interact with! They prepared our order quickly. They give you plain white bread on the side and there is a station to get white onions, pickles, jalapeños, and some other condiments. There is a house BBQ sauce on every table... it's sweet and vinegary. BRISKET (6/10) - When it comes to my expectations of brisket in Texas, this just fell short. We got moist/fatty but it was closer to what a "lean" cut would be at other BBQ places. The bark was good and it had a decent smoke ring but the actual meat wasn't overly flavorful and the bites that weren't pure fat were very dry and kind of tough. I wouldn't get the sliced brisket again but would be willing to try the chopped brisket on a sandwich. PORK BELLY (6/10) - You can get it drizzled in a gochujang sauce and that added a nice flavor but the pork belly itself was just okay. It's chopped into pieces and has a decent texture but some pieces were super salty (which I expect pork belly to be but this was over the top). I've had much better pork belly at other BBQ places so I wouldn't order this again. PORK RIBS (7/10) - These surprised me because I'm not usually a big fan of pork ribs but these were actually better than the brisket and pork belly! The meat is tender and pulls off the bone easily and the sauce has a nice smoky and sweet flavor. I'd order these again! TURKEY (4/10) - I never expect to be blown away by turkey at a BBQ place because turkey is never the star of the show but this turkey was definitely over cooked. The flavor with the herbs and seasonings was good but the texture was kind of mushy and not enjoyable. I wouldn't order this again. SAUSAGES (8/10) - Of all the meats, the sausages were my favorite. We got a mild, jalapeño cheddar, and 2 boudin. I enjoyed all of them but my favorite was the jalapeño cheddar (it isn't spicy but has a nice flavor). The boudin was a unique offering I haven't seen at other BBQ places so I really enjoyed trying it. They won't slice it for you since it falls apart as you cut into it. I'd order all 3 of these again! GREEN CHILE MAC N' CHEESE (8/10) - I loved this! The green chile flavor comes through and it's super creamy. Plus, cavatappi noodles are some of my favorite. I'd order this again! TATER TOT CASSEROLE (9/10) - Fantastic! I love that it's a unique side that you don't typically see at BBQ places and both the texture and cheesy flavor were exactly what you would want from a tater tot casserole. I'd order this again! CORNBREAD CASSEROLE (9/10) - Also fantastic! It's almost like a dessert because it's sweet so it works really well to cut through all the saltiness from the meats and other sides. You get the cornbread texture with pieces of corn and red pepper throughout and every bite is delicious! I'd order this again! This was my first time visiting Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue after having it on my list to try for a couple of years now. Overall, it was okay but definitely not my favorite BBQ place. I like that it doesn't have long lines and you can get some unique offerings but I wouldn't go for another big spread like I did this time. But, if I'm craving a sandwich, it's a great option. I'd recommend it to others who are in the Pflugerville area and are craving some decent BBQ but don't want to wait in long lines to get it. read more

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Wasn't that fussed about this place. I remember I tried to come here last year when I was in town, I called ahead and they were open and had food, when I showed up 20mins later, doors were locked and sold out sign on the door - hmmmm. So we finally made it this year, they actually got an honorable mention, this year from the TX Top 50 list for their Philly sandwich - so of course we went with that. And did their brisket place with potato salad and mac and cheese plus a jalapeño link. Having soo much access to TX BBQ, your items really need to stand out, the brisket was average at best, nothing special about it. The sausage was good. As were the sides. The mac and cheese was only warm. The Philly came out steaming hot, too hot to enjoy tbh, it should come with one side at least. We took about half to go and the Philly tasted waay better later on in the day! Restaurant was kinda sad and lacked any atmosphere. Restroom was disgusting and needed cleaning. Upon leaving we saw what I believe to be an employee bringing in vacuum sealed meat - they don't cook their meat on site ? read more

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Stopped in for lunch ... picked up a two meat plate. Price is fair... however the food is not consistent. Ordered jerk chicken and brisket. The brisket always ok... not bad. Just nothing out of this world. The jerk chicken was not to my liking at all. I've had jerk chicken and this was a poor copy of it. Just slathered in seasonings but not properly executed. My order came with two sides... I ordered the tot casserole and baked beans. Toy casserole was sooooo good. Baked beans once again were a fail. Just bad... read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

TLDR: Respect for John Brotherton's legacy. A fairly priced spot with uneven execution during my visit; serviceable, but not a must-visit. Overview: Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue carries the long, winding story of John Brotherton, from Hall of Flame and Curly's to the Black Iron Eats collaboration that became the restaurant today in Pflugerville. John's passing in January 2024 was a genuine loss; the way the Texas barbecue community rallied to keep his dream going says everything about the kind of pitmaster and person he was. I'm not part of that community, but I respect what he did and how his influence likely shaped the barbecue I've enjoyed around the country. Walking in on a quiet Sunday at opening, I found straightforward parking in the lot (though I can see it getting tight when neighboring businesses fill up) and easy counter service. Food: I went classic with a three-meat plate (brisket, spare ribs, and sausage) with wasabi coleslaw and mac & cheese, plus a side of cornbread casserole. The pricing is reasonable for the area: brisket at $36/lb, sausage at $24/lb, the 3-meat/two-sides plate at $30, and most sides at $5 for a half-pint, which is slightly cheaper than many Austin peers. The brisket was the best: while not show-stopping, it was moist, well-seasoned, and carrying clean smoke. The sausage came in at a close second with a satisfying snap and solid seasoning; it was maybe a tad salty for me, but still very enjoyable. The spare ribs were the miss: a bit dry and likely overcooked, sliding off the bone rather than pulling cleanly, and lacking tenderness. The sides were not great. The base coleslaw is pretty solid, but the "wasabi" twist doesn't add much beyond an odd note; the cornbread casserole was a little bland and slightly dry; the hatch chili mac & cheese sounded bolder than it tasted. No desserts were available during my visit despite the website suggesting otherwise. They were likely sold out, but it's still a bummer. Final Thoughts: There's sincere heart and history here, and I respect the effort to preserve John Brotherton's legacy while keeping the doors open. On the plate, the brisket and sausage make a case for a visit if you're nearby, and the prices are fair. That said, with solid but not exceptional meats and sides that don't quite land, I can't put this on my short list of Austin-area musts. While serviceable, it's not quite a full recommendation based on this visit. I'm rooting for them to keep refining; John's legacy deserves it. read more

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Came to ride bikes on the Gillieland Creek Trail and stopped in for Sunday lunch. Brothertons was great. We got 2 Two meat plates for our family of 4. The side of fries was overwhelming. So many. The green chili mac and cheese was a little spicy, the "green chili" didn't give it away when ordering. Overall we spent $60 and would come back. Everyone was friendly and the place was very clean. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Dining area - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Good BBQ for Pflugerville but sometimes they sell out a bit quick. The seating can be awkward because the food is in the front then have to go to the back to get utensils. If you need to get a drink you have to go back to the front which is crowded by everyone trying to get their food. The layout is just awkward read more

Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall is this hidden gem of a bbq spot. Even though there was a short line when we arrived for lunch, we were able to order quickly. My friend that brought me did say the often run out at the end of the lunch rush so I would recommend going for lunch instead of dinner. They have solid bbq and weren't afraid to showcase it more creatively in the brisket Bahn mi. The bread wasn't my favorite but I would definitely order it again. Their cornbread casserole was good but their green chili Mac and cheese is a must order. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Brisket Bahn Mi - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

To be fair, we got there an hour before closing on a Sunday. But, everything was dry - the brisket, ribs, cornbread casserole, beans and bread. Nothing like I remember it. When we pulled in, the parking lot was jammed. When we went into the restaurant, we were the only people in there. Bad sign. It's a shame - this place used to be great. If they don't step up the quality, it won't be around for long. read more

Our first time and we clearly waited too long!! The meats were absolutely delicious, pricing was fair, sides were good and its convenient to get to with parking so I'm definitely a repeat customer! The cheddar jalepeno sausage had a kick, the jerk chicken was well seasoned and the brisket was so tender it came apart with my fork! I also loved the BBQ sauces available, one regular and one spicy. Can't wait to go back and try more of their sides! The interior was clean, well maintained and at 1130am on a Sunday it wasnt crazy busy. The parking lot also had several food trucks just opening and people were just starting to filter in so it looks like a great spot for bbq and then some desserts. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Three meat platter with brisket, cheddar jalepeno sausage and jerk chicken! - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

The hype around this BBQ place has reached fever pitch over the last few years. I finally was able to experience it yesterday (Thursday) around 1pm. The service team is exceptional. Super friendly and helpful. So much so, that I feel a bit guilty over this review, but I must keep it real. This is some of the worst BBQ I've had in the 15 years I've lived in Texas. The brisket was dry and tough. My two meat plate came with ribs and those were pretty good but about 4 star at best. The sides were split luster for me. The Mac and cheese was good, once I got past the old stuff on top. The tot casserole was inedible. I took two bites and threw out the rest. Not sure how they have received such high reviews. I must have came on a bad day. However spending $28 for just myself at lunch (and I only had bottled water) won't happen again. read more

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Unassuming storefront has awesome BBQ. The brisket was a little drier than I'd have liked but we loved all the tasty sides, the ribs and the jalapeño cheddar sausage. I got the brisket bahn mi and that was so good! Recommend stopping here - make sure to go early in the day because they do sell out daily! read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - 2 Meat Plate: Brisket, Housemade Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, Ribs, Coleslaw, Tater Tot Casserole, Green Chili Mac n Cheese, Cream Corn - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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What I liked: the spicy BBQ sauce and the jalapeño cheddar sausage. What I didn't like was everything else I purchased. First the Loaded Grilled Cheese, which was so dry. I'm expected a sandwich loaded with meat and melt cheese. Sadly that wasn't the case as seen in the photo. I also tried the Green Chile Mac N Cheese, which could've been more flavorful, cheesier, and the noodles should've been cooked a few minutes longer. The last side I tried was the Cornbread Casserole, which tasted like they used Jiffy as the base then added even more sugar to it. It ended up tasting like a dessert and not a good one. Service was fine and quick. My search for amazing BBQ in the Austin area continues. read more

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I moved from TX to the Midwest 4 years ago for work but was back in the area for family events. I didn't miss the insane heat or the even insaner traffic (although I notice drivers are now more courteous, using their blinkers as they cut you off. How polite!) But what I did miss is TX BBQ & Brotherton's definitely scratched that itch. I typically like my meats saucy, but after trying the first bite before sauce, I felt the food didn't need it & was absolutely delicious on its own. I plan to eat here at least one more time before I head back north. Recommended! read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Cheese & Jalepeno Sausage, Brisket Boudin, Green Chili Mac-n-Cheese, & Garlic Parmesan Green Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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This BBQ is still one of my favorites. Leaving Austin TX on a Tuesday called out to Brotherton's to ask if they still had food. The nice lady on the phone told me yes, but on brisket. I asked them to please hold 1.5 lbs and they did. Thank you Brotherton's for helping us out and thank you Brotherton's for continuing to make some great brisket. I recommend you go and give this place a try. The people here are all so nice and the brisket is good great! read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Brisket to go - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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Brotherton's is one of my wife and I's favorite BBQ spots in the area. On a Saturday afternoon, around noon the restaurant wasn't crazy busy, but people continued coming in after we did. My wife and I have experienced weekends when the restaurant has run out of certain meats for the day, so don't hesitate to make a courtesy call before you head over to check on that! There is a fair amount of seating if it's not at peak business time, but be aware there aren't so many tables if you have a party larger than 4. They have a couple TVs on around the restaurant to have sporting events on, which we appreciate! Food-wise our go-to is the Loaded Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Brisket--melted cheeses, tender and juicy brisket in super soft Texas Toast. It's always so delicious. Brotherton's always has a wide variety of side selections, some are seasonal--this time around we went with the hatch green chile Mac n Cheese, potato salad and tater tot casserole. Carbs on carbs that are so good you don't need to worry about counting the calories, they're worth it!! We'll definitely keep coming back, 5 years and counting! read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Hatch Green Chili Mac n Cheese, Tater Tot Casserole, Potato Salad and Loaded Grilled Cheese with Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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Everybody knows that Texas BBQ is top tier. When it comes to the Austin area you have your popular joints everyone talks about. Brothertons needs to be in that conversation. Nobody is quite doing it like they do. Offering a variety of sandwiches, sides and bbq you're bound to find something that will make your mouth water glancing at the menu. When it's your turn in line it will be hard to choose what you want. They have things here that I've never seen at a BBQ place. A second or third visit will be in order. The green chili Mac and cornbread soufflé were hard to put down and not going to lie I was a little upset I didn't order more. It was all fine though when I got to the meats. The jalapeño sausage was bursting with flavor. They did not skimp with the cheese or jalapeños on the inside. The pork ribs, while not a true Texas staple were amazing. Fell off the bone, and the perfect amount of fattiness and seasoned to perfection. I can't wait to come here again next time I'm in town! read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Green Chili Mac n Cheese, cornbread casserole, jalapeño cheddar sausage, smoked pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Brotherton's has been on my to do list for a couple years now and finally had a chance to visit with a buddy on a quiet Sunday. The entrance is a bit hidden inside a mall behind a gas station off Pecan Street so you need to be on the lookout for the restaurant. The dining room and kitchen span a couple of storefronts with ample room for eating in or grab and go. There's a great selection of meats and sides to accompany your entrees. I opted for brisket (natch!) and some green beans and asian cucumber salad. Brisket was moist and wonderfully smoked with a tasty bark. This has to be one of my favorite renditions thus far in central Texas. Sides were pretty well executed with the cucumber salad being a nice change up - you can get green chile mac and cheese if you want or traditional potato salad or coleslaw among the options. Service is friendly and the dining area was very laid back and comfortable even with several parties in the room. Looking forward to sampling more of the menu, which has options even if you aren't in the mood for strictly BBQ. Highly recommended. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Brotherton's signature offering, the beef brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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Very yummy BBQ. The cheese loaded sandwich was so good because the brisket was heat up so it did not taste dry like the ones ordered separately. The green chili Mac and cheese side has a very nice kick to it. Parmesan garlic green bean was super tasty!! My very first meal in Austin!! Yum. read more

Great BBQ spot in Pflugerville. Delicious meats and not too bad for the price point. Friendly staff and service was quick. Definitely will return. Small little bbq spot but ample seating! read more

This place was pretty solid the brisket grilled cheese sandwich that I got was totally satisfying to the taste buds. The service was fast and prompt as far as the ambience It's that of any mom and Pops restaurant. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Let's see whats the hype is about. - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

The brisket grilled cheese makes me believe in a higher power . The parking lot makes me believe otherwise. Regardless my big back will be back read more

Dont listen to the asswipe samuel c. In the comments that comment was incredibly strange and half of that paragraph was gibberish that had nothing to do with the food and disrespectful as frick . He literally has no tastebuds or anything better to do with himself clearly because everyone knows this place is good as hell and the employees put in very hard work to keep this place running as well as it has :) food is amazing it keeps me coming back :) shoutout to the amazing staff for keeping this place alive and always being in good spririt. read more

Went for the Texas Ruben (not available until Saturday) and ended up getting a quad of their meats. Brisket was good but a little dry, boudin was crumbly, the regular sausage was good but the ribs had no bark, just a glaze. Overpriced & overhyped. Will not be returning. read more

The best moist brisket and Parmesan green beans I have tasted. Enjoyed the jalepeno mac and cheese too. Overstuffed sandwiches too.

We saw they were having a chicken fried steak on special so we had to stop in. We got that with mac n cheese and it also had mashed potatoes. We also got the reuben, which is oyr favorite of their sandwiches. The pastrami on the reuben was soo good! The cfs came out really hot and the cream gravy was seasoned well and delicious. Another great visit to brothertons...I hope they do their taco bell popup again soon though. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Chicken fried steak (special) with mashed potatoes and mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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I absolutely love boudin... it's pretty hard to find around here. Brothertons smoked boudin is hands down the best I've had. It's not your traditional, but that's what I like. It's a very solid Texas version. They smoke it juuuuuuuust right. read more

Ordered pickup on a Saturday noon for lunch. The ordering process was simple, and the food was ready when I got there. Staff was nice and the overall process was simple. We got two orders of their 2 meat plate, the total incluing brisket, pork ribs, jalapeno cheddar sausage, potato salad, tater tot casserole, green chile mac n cheese, and garlic parmesan green beans. Let's starts with the meats. The brisket appeared fairly dry, but was more tender than it looks. The fat was delicious and the meat itself flaked pretty easily. Not the best brisket in terms of cheap, fast bbq in the Austin area, but definitely solid. The pork ribs were fantastic and I absolutely loved the sweet rub. I only had one bite of the jalapeno cheddar sausage, but she said it was juicy, not too spicy, and had the desireable snap biting into it. The sides was pretty good as well. Of the four, the mac n cheese was the most bland. We didn't get any of the green chile flavor or spice, and the taste of the cheese was very light. The other sides, however, tasted great and we would get them again. Also, unlike other bbq places, we didn't get any sliced bread with our meal. Not sure if this was something we had to ask for or if Brotherton's just doesn't serve it. But just a heads up. Would definitley come back to try their other items. read more

One of the best bbq joints in the area. I think theirs is the most moist smoked turkey I've ever had (sorry, Rudy's!). Unique sides, great brisket and a very creative menu! We'll be back. But they need another slicer person. We waited 25 min just to order, even tho we arrived at 11:05 am and there was not another customer in the restaurant. I guess takeout orders go first. read more

This is a great place if you do not want to drive to Austin to get good BBQ. We went for a late lunch and we had no line and quick service. I got the 1 meat and 2 sides and my son got 2 meats and sides. I wish they had more options for the sides but they were very good tater salad and mac and cheese. My brisket was really great and a lot more than I was expecting. My son got the ribs and thought they were not very meaty. He also liked his sides. I was surprised by the bill for 2 people to eat lunch these days. It was over $46 with the tip. read more

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - 2 meats - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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Ordered online and the process was super quick! The wasabi salad was top-notch, and the pulled pork was amazing. Definitely ordering again soon! read more

It's easy to see why Brotherton's is on the top 50 list. We had the brisket, the jalapeno cheddar sausage, the pork ribs and pulled pork sandwich, everything was outstanding. The pork ribs especially had a really nice glaze on the outside that is different from most places. Also was nice to see some different sides like cornbread casserole and tatertot casseroles, as well as the sopapilla cheesecake for dessert which was a nice change of pace from the typical banana pudding and peach cobbler. read more

Excellent brisket. Nice people, very low key. Ill go back again forsure. Great find.