The brisket was divine. I highly recommend getting the wrap. The tortilla pairs so much better with the brisket, than bread. Maximum flavor. Turkey was okay. Quick service & plenty of outdoor & indoor seating. read more

This place is delicious! Highly recommend. We had the brisket wrap (a bargain!) and the brisket sandwich. Fresh and flavorful.

I got the chopped beef sandwich and it was full of meat and flavor. The brisket was moist and tasty! read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Chopped brisket sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm a native Texan and Brown's is one of my Go To BBQ places. The brisket is tender, cooked to perfection and just amazingly good. I am also a fan of their sausage and the folks that work there. I would definitely recommend it to anyone to try for themselves. I don't think you'll be disappointed. PS: You might want to wait until the Corner Bar opens (I think it opens at 2pm Mon-Thursday,12 noon Friday and 11am Sat Sun). You can take your food inside and enjoy the air conditioning and a frosty beverage or two! read more

BBQ food truck serving delicious smoked meats and sides. . : Food (5/5 Stars): Another AMAZING spot for some authentic Texas BBQ. Brown's came highly recommended from a friend who grew up here and it did not disappoint. We ordered Brisket & Sausage Sandwiches - the brisket melts in your mouth and their BBQ sauce that comes on the side was so tasty. We opted for the Green Beans and Corn on the Cob for sides (they were out of a lot of sides when we arrived - I recommend arriving early!). I am definitely coming back again for their brisket...and to try the Mac & Cheese! . : Drink (5/5 Stars): Soda, Gatorade, water, etc. - Corner Bar is right next to the truck and you can grab drinks there to go with your meal. . : Service (5/5): Super quick and friendly service! . : Atmosphere (4/5 Stars): Very casual atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating available next door at Corner Bar. Limited parking in the adjacent lot, but you can also park on the street behind the bar. read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Green Beans, Brisket & Sausage Sandwich, Corn on Cob - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Browns has been on my list of BBQ places to try for years now and finally had the opportunity. This was a really tough one to rate and I wish I could give 4.5 stars, it was so close!! We had the brisket and turkey and man we're those up there with the best in Austin, if not the best brisket I've ever had. We had both burnt ends and moist and both were equally delicious. Everyone sleeps on the turkey in this town, but that Smokey, juicy flavor at Browns was seriously on point. Now if you know me, you know I rate not just on the meats, but sides as well. The potato salad was a super unique, mustard based one and I loved it. Coleslaw was really fresh and not too tangy as well. The green beans and baked beans were just okay, not much flavor of either of those. I'd skip then next time around. I also personally like a thicker BBQ sauce and this was more of an au jus, but still tasty. Highly recommend - will select what I loved for next time and it will no doubt be a five star experience! read more

Please don't sleep on Brown's y'all! Even if I had to order from a limited menu, I know this food slaps hard and is worth coming to Corner Bar alone to grab a plate. What made me drool (almost literally) was seeing them cut up the meats right in front of you through the order window. It was around 4/5 pm on a Sunday, so they were basically out of a bunch of food, yet I had the chance to try their brisket and sausage. Both were delicious, and you can order by the pound or, in my case, a 1/2lb! The highlight of my "snack" (don't judge me) was the banana pudding. I was so tempted to lick that to-go container clean, but I did not. Not because I didn't want to, but to not traumatize all the other patrons at the bar lol. I'll have to come back on a different day and explore their full menu properly. read more

Skip the long lines elsewhere and come straight to Browns BBQ. This was our back up spot after testing the lines at Terry Black's BBQ (over 2+ hours, at least!), and I'm so glad we ditched the lines and crowd. Brown's BBQ is a food truck just a few blocks south of Terry's - a very popular spot for BBQ in the Zilker neighborhood. On a Saturday afternoon, when the lines at Terry's wrapped around the lot twice, there were 2 people in line at Brown's. We ordered and had our food within 10 minutes. It was by far very reasonably priced, we got 1/2lb brisket, and 1/2lb chicken, along with 2 sides for around $30. The meats were well smoked, extremely flavorful, and tender. They basically melted right in our mouth. Brown's is definitely an underrated spot, but if you're not looking for all the famed destinations, just come here. You won't be disappointed and may even save a few dollars and some time while you're at it! read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hands down the best BBQ in all of Austin! It only is it perfectly cooked, but the flavor is unmatched. The same goes for their sides. Love the slaw the best, but you can't go wrong with any of them! read more

Delicious bbq food truck. We got a pound of brisket, half a pound of pork ribs, and several sides to share among 4 adults. Both the meats were deeeelicious, the tart cabbage slaw paired really well with the bbq, beans were more spiced (not spicy, but tastes of a bunch of spices) than sweet so depends on how you like your baked beans. The mashed potatoes (not what they are called on the menu but basically what they are) and Mac and cheese were both yummy too. Would absolutely come back! read more

Brown's BBQ is exceptionally good. I been to the other top rank BBQ establishment, Brown hold it's own. It's probably the best kept secret in my assessment. There is no line. The staff is friendly. I am convinced that they gave me extra lb of meat. I got so much food without breaking the bank. This is my new go to BBQ spot. read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Ribs, brisket, sausage and boudin plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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- yes 6 My son had told us how good Brown's Bar-B-Que is here in Austin next to @CornerBar, and It. Is. That. Good.!! Beef Ribs - incredible tenderness & bark, and the flavor is the perfect combination of spicy but not hot. Brisket - optioned for the marbled BA the lean and again, flavor is amazing & so tender but an excellent bark. Potato salad & Mac & cheese were both great. The beans also have brisket mixed in, so huge flavor and amazing. Brown's Bar-B-Que is legit and perfect Texas smoked excellence! read more

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Brown's has become a hit-or-miss local quick option for out-of-town guests. The first trip really delivered on the brisket but not so much on the ribs. The second trip was to try out the beef ribs but we somehow ended up with more pork ribs and brisket not as delicious as the first time. I'd recommend this place as a solid option if you're not chasing the famed destinations while still having really good BBQ. It's also slightly better priced than the popular places, if cost is a factor. So you get really good BBQ at a reasonable investment of time and money. Their sides are not vegetarian - so be aware. read more

Everyone has their favorite bbq. This place for the ribs and more is mine. I've tried everything but I stick to beef ribs. Pics of ribs and all the bones my dog loves ( beef bones only for dogs folks ) They recognize me hours before food is ready and dog walking. Best people and best beef ribs imho read more

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Man oh man am I glad I got the recommendation to try this place, thank you Kevin! The brisket was really delicious, it was tender and had good flavor all the way through. The rib had a good smoke ring and had a good tug when I bit into it, I really liked the subtlety of the smoke . The star of the show for me. It not pictured was the sausage! When I originally ordered the sausage was not ready (they had already sold out earlier) so they brought me some when it was ready. I'm so glad I'm a slow eater and was still there when it was done. Homemade sausage hot off the pit is the best. It was very flavorful and has the right mix of everything that goes into sausage. I found myself regretting not going back for more. Definitely a new addition to my bbq rotation when I'm in Austin! read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Sample of the brisket, ribs and turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was driving down the street, minding my own business, blissfully listening to the radio, in the air conditioned comfort of my van. Out of the blue, this intoxicating barbecue smell overwhelmingly came inside came inside the van. I instantly was looking for where it could be coming from, the smell was absolute pleasure in itself. I spotted a food truck a ways back behind me. It wasn't lunch yet, barely being 11:00. Close enough. I turned around and headed back. The place is a small food truck sitting in a small parking lot. Not a lot going on. Nothing impressive there. But that smell! I ordered brisket, pulled pork and pork ribs with mac & cheese, cabbage, potato salad and peach cobbler. Oh, and they have my favorite root beer in the bottle, good start. The price is hefty but the good places tend to be that way. Even the not so good. The meat, if done right, is worthy of a cult and the sides are what keep me coming back. Well, let me simply say, this could be the best Texas barbecue in the Austin area. I don't say that lightly. There aren't many places in Austin that are "the best barbecue in Texas" that I haven't been to. You name it, likely I have had it. And, in all honesty, not many of them truly live up to the hype. The brisket is perfect. Not dry, perfectly cooked - apparently they cook them for 21 hours - falls apart in your mouth flavor is hard to beat. Perfect smokey, not too much or too little. Pulled pork? Same. Incredible. Decently smokey, full of flavor and wonderfully moist. The ribs are the same. The rubs/sauce they use on the ribs is/are probably the best I have had. I know the flavors are subjective, I normally try to stick to the meat and smoke flavors but they blew me away! The only small complaint I have is the ribs should have been cooked another 30 - 60 minutes to get them more fall off the bone. The sides. Oh the sides. Cabbage. What can you say about cabbage. Is there a more plain vegetable? Not here! Holy smokes it is the best I have ever had! The potato salad. Mustard based but with some sweetness - but not too much. Out of this world good. The mac is incredible. Amazingly rich and cheesy. The peach cobbler is. Not my favorite but it will hold it's own for sure. Very tasty, not crazy sweet. All in all hands down one of the best. A must eat place that should be on every barbecue snob's list. If you like Texas barbecue, you have to try it. If you aren't a fan of Texas barbecue, you should still try it. It may convert you. read more

Recently visited home after a year away due to covid and my first meal had to be Texas BBQ. Recommended to come here for the brisket and Mac n cheese, but ordered nearly the entire menu. Brisket 8.5/10 - extremely moist and smoked very well - definitely the star of the menu Pork Ribs 8/10 - nice smoke, could've been a little more tender Turkey 7/10 - tender but could use a bit more seasoning Sausage 7.5/10 - flavor was nice, but consistency was a bit off Boudin 8.5/10 - excellent flavor and surprised me how tasty it was Potato Salad 7/10 - flavor was okay, texture was definitely off as it felt like the potatoes were over mixed (kinda mushy, grainy) Mac n Cheese 6/10 - could've used a little more seasoning, pretty basic Mac n cheese read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Brisket, turkey, pork ribs, sausage, boudin - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Brown's has been on my to do list since I started mapping out the Texas Monthly BBQ restaurants around Austin. I've never had the occasion to go there until my girlfriend was craving Kiin Di, which was fortunately parked right next door. I had the brisket and cabbage, both recommended by Texas Monthly in their 2014. I was fortunate enough to get a fresh brisket out of the warmer that had the burnt ends which were great, but unfortunately the rest of my brisket didn't get anymore moist the further "up" I got in the meat. I did find their sauce to be fantastic and a great vehicle to moisten up the meat. The cabbage I was a little more unsure of since I'm normally not a big fan of stewed cabbage. I was definitely pleasantly surprised by the sweetness and the unexpected spiciness! The bacon sprinkled throughout provided a nice burst of savoryness. I do wish the side dish was warmer, it was lukewarm at best, and close to cold. read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Fresh brisket with shells and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Main dishes: + Brisket was succulent. - Beef ribs were a bit on the dry side, but well seasoned and still tasty. - Pulled pork sandwich was tasty as a whole - but the pulled pork itself was a bit bland. Sides: + Potato salad was delicious - Beans were watery and a bit bland, but had the tasty brisket bits in it. Wish list: Peach cobbler wasn't available Friendly staff, black-owned business. read more

Excellent BBQ! We had the brisket sandwich and the brisket wrap and the brisket was amazing! Loved the spicy cabbage and the slaw! read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Cabbage and slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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pretty okay bbq, may have been because I ordered late. Spicy sauce very loose, meet cooked well.

Last time I went, it was good. Nice portions, friendly staff, and plenty of seating. read more

Amazing food. I missed Texas bbq and this place did not disappoint. The Mac and cheese, potato's and chopped brisket sandwich was great. Had the jalapeño sausage as well. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place. I eat like an ogre. I can confirm that there is much better bang for your buck on the Sammy. Also, don't sleep on the macncheese read more

Some of the best BBQ in town, and definitely way under-rated. The brisket melts in your mouth. Excellent flavor. I'm also a big fan of the ribs. The chicken is seasoned perfectly too. And if you get there early enough, you just may get there before they run out of peach cobbler for the day. The banana pudding is also killer, but nothing beats the peach cobbler. Location is a food truck in the Corner Bar parking lot. Please note that they are closed on Mondays. read more

I don't want what I have to say about the green beans to take away anything from any other offering here. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was great. Having said that, the green beans here are world changing; I'm not really sure what I was doing in life before tasting these. The mac and cheese was similarly unbelievable. The staff was incredibly friendly and the service was lightning fast. What a great experience. read more

We were looking for some good bbq after a bouldering session and boy, am I glad that we decided to stop by Brown's. Got a generous portion of brisket, some sausage, coleslaw, and potato salad for the fam. The brisket was amazingly tender and delicious, literally falling apart while we were trying to distribute it. While I'm not normally a sausage guy, I thought the sausage was smoky and flavorful with a good punch of spice. The sides were also great, especially the potato salad which was bomb. I loved that the meats came with two different sauces, both tasty. Definitely will be back for more the next time I'm in town. Would highly recommend Brown's for anyone looking for their bbq fix! read more

This little food truck was so good! I actually ate one of my coworkers meals and it was totally worth the mixup lmao. I Think that I ordered the brisket but I definitely ate the pulled pork it was so amazing and I have to go back to try the brisket another time! The service was quick and I have a little spot where you can wait in the shade there was a little bit of a line but usually if you come around the right time you won't have a line. They also have a little benches and tables if you want to eat there! I will definitely be back for this yummy barbecue I love that South Lamar smells like barbecue it's like hello Austin smell my barbecue smell read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my top 3 BBQ joints in the Austin Area. I live up north and stop here every time I am in the area. What I normally order... Brisket - Nice bark, perfectly rubbed with seasoning, smokey flavor but not overpowering, meat tender and moist, and they stay consistent with the quality. Beef Ribs - Dino bones perfect juicy tender just as good as the brisket. Sausage - My family loves the sausage, so juicy and extra tender and flavorful. I think they have the best sausage in town in my opinion. Sides: usually just just get the mac & cheese - I wouldn't say it's the best Mac in world but it's different and light which complements the heavy meat. Don't sleep on this place - I've ate at several joints in town and this one is definitely in the top 3. read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Brisket to go - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great brisket and pulled pork! This is not your average get 'em in, get 'em out place. It's a bbq trailer with great food and friendly owners. And with the bar next door you can enjoy the bbq with a cold one. read more

THIS is the place! I can think of maybe... MAYBE... two or three places I've ever been to that had brisket this good. Not oversalted, good smoke and bark but not overdone, smoke ring was close to 1/2" thick, the seasoning didn't hide the meat and it melted in my mouth. The slaw and the beans were also excellent. Don't waste your time and money at Terry Black's. Go to Brown's. read more

Stopped at this little food truck while we were visiting in Austin. So glad we did because it was so good. Hubby had the sausage and brisket sandwich and I had the sausage sandwich. Both were perfect. The meat melted in your mouth and was so well cooked it effortlessly pulled apart. And the sauce-AMAZING! read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Lunch for 1. - Ambiance (4/5) Although a food truck, still a great spot to eat, albeit next to a really busy road. No line at 11- perfect. - Service (5/5) Again, a food truck, but I really appreciated the patience, showing me the cuts and giving the lay of the land for a BBQ novice. - 2 meat plate, 2 sides, water: $21 (5/5) Got the brisket and beef ribs. Crazy good flavors and meat so tender. Great bark on the brisket. The cabbage was so full of flavor I could eat that on its own for lunch. And at first I wasn't sure I wanted the potato salad but so glad I got it. Creamy, slightly spicy- such yumminess. - Value (5/5) Just a ton of great food for a very reasonable price. - Final Word While I'm not a BBQ expert, I've eaten at a few Austin BBQ spots, and this hit all the marks for me. I'm coming back to town in 2 weeks and already plotting how I can swing by again. read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a great fast and good BBQ food truck. They have great priced Sandwiches. Pulled pork Sandwhich is my personal fav with a spicier bbq sauce paired with it. Their side portions are also super generous! read more

Brown's Bar-B-Que - Pulled Pork Sandwhich with Mac and Cheese Side - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place straight up delivered. I love me some tasty TX BBQ, and Browns did not disappoint! Fro. The beef ribs, pork ribs, and moist brisket was on point! I also had to try the sausage, per the owner's daughter's recommendation (Amorose? Please excuse spelling), and both the sausage and boudin was delicious! I am a huge TX BBQ fan, hit many spots on the top 50, and as I said, this little spot delivered!!! Great location, Corner Bar right there for the beverages of choice, and good vibe for a nice Friday afternoon grub throwdown! My eyes, as always exceeded the limits of my stomach, so I have another meal to enjoy tonight! Like Arnold, "I'll be back!" read more

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The brisket and beef short ribs here are really good here. You can buy drinks inside at Corner Bar. There's also Kiin Di next door.

Legitimately torn about spreading the word on this place, but they deserve it. They really put in effort with everything, down to the cuts of the brisket they cook with the cabbage. Their BBQ sauce is also top notch... a good balance of sweet and spicy. It's not so sugary as some. FLAVOR is their priority. read more

Heard good things about this place, so was in the area this past Sunday and finally decided to try it out. I will say that the customer service here is great - they're super friendly and love to chit chat and also give out generous servings. That said, I have to say their bbq is just alright. Tried the brisket and sausage sandwich and a pork rib just for good measure to go for the bbq trifecta. And while I honestly can't tell much of a difference between their large and small sandwich (the amount of meat looks the same, just the type of bread looks different), it is remarkably bland tasting meat - like I think it could use some more salt. It's definitely plenty fatty enough and moist enough, but just not much flavor. The bbq sauce is on the thinner side and does help to cut the grease a bit but also just looking for a bit more. Good to try once but can't say its my favorite in town. read more

We tried the brisket sandwich and the brisket sausage sandwich with a side of macaroni. The food was good. Brisket could use a little more seasoning, but it was moist. Friendly customer service. I called twice (once to see if they were open and once to place my order) and both individuals who answered the phone were pleasant and friendly. If I were in the area again, I would eat there again. read more

Best BBQ in Austin. Period. I've been eating their bbq for years and always tell people about their amazing food. Everyone wants to know where to get the best bbq in Austin and there's no doubt in my mind that Brown's bbq is, hands down, the best brisket AND chicken I have ever experienced. The pinto beans are exceptional, as well. Enjoy. read more

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