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    Cele Store

    4.6 (75 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cele Store with my uncle, the late Terry Pfennig, and my cousin, Steven Cauley!
    Christian P.

    Cele Store is set in a terrific location on the outskirts of Austin. Though, Austin has grown exponentially over the years, you still feel like you're escaping the masses when you head out to Manor for some BBQ at Cele. Amazing BBQ, atmosphere is historic and quaint. Recommend with 5 stars and two thumbs up!

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    Vanessa A.

    Amazing food. Found this place by accident and will definitely be back! I took my food to go so i didn't take any pics of it. But I did take photos of the interior.

    Just a brisket and sausage plate yummy!!

    I felt at home, when you get served but he owner and encouraged to discuss whatever's on the brian....laugh a little, watch the basketball game and talk about the good old days. Really a monumental experience.

    Ghost Car screaming past Cele Store #texaschainsawmassacre 2003 film set
    Amigo K.

    This was a set for the 2003 remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. [ Down in Bastrop, the original 1974 Gas Station was not available. Also, the original 1974 Round Rock house was moved in 1998 to Kingsland, TX, now an American eatery "Grand Central Cafe" ] Besides TCM 2003, the Cele Store has been used by Clint Eastwood & a few others for movie scenes. Now It is a Thurs thru Sat pit bbq eatery / bar with live country music as scheduled. No sides, I would guess they are building this up incrementally without extra staff for now. I came down here not knowing their limited schedule...So... I found my way over to Bastrop, the original Gas Station from 1974 TCM is rocking as "We Slaughter BBQ" and it is actually quite good, but a bit small menu but good at what they do. You can get regular, or No Excuses Spicy. And, plenty of TCM merchandise on hand. There are rental bungalows too. ( sorry for rant, just clarifying TCM places )

    True Texas
    Cynthia D.

    This one's gonna have a special place in our hearts. Went there for Saturday lunch. Our 4-year-old thought we were going to a haunted abandoned building, which upped the cool factor for him significantly. Warmly greeted by the owner, Don, and our lovely waitress. We ordered bottled beers and when you order water, that comes in a bottle, too. Took a while to take in the whole ambiance ... It's just one of those really cool, authentic places that you hope to stumble upon a few times in your life. Nothing pretentious here, no siree. Ordered two three-meat plates -- ribs, beef and sausage -- for $15 apiece. There's no menu -- you just get the lowdown from the waitress. It was more than enough for our family and everything was exactly as delicious as everyone says. After our meal, Don treated our son to a frozen ice cream and gave us a tour of the place. The pit is the real deal, seasoned from years and years of use. I can't wait to return and bring some friends, especially on a Friday to get the full experience.

    The Star at Night ...
    Ron C.

    You gotta call ahead to tell 'em you're coming and they don't take credit cards. The floor slopes downhill, most likely leading to spilt iced tea in your lap and you can feel the history of Texas in this place. For all of these reasons, Cele's Store is a little-known Texas BBQ legend. It's not as flashy or well-known as some of it's cousins like Salt Lick and the Lockhart Trinity, but it deserves it's own place in the Central Texas BBQ hall of fame. Here's how it works: you call ahead and tell 'em how many are coming and they do the rest. You basically get brisket, sausage, ribs, white bread, onions, jalapenos, pickles, and cheese wrapped in butcher paper. If you want sides, you gotta bring 'em yourself and they actually encourage it. The meat was just fine all the way around, especially the beef ribs (usually not one of my favorites). The dry rub they use is like a coating of heaven on a cow. When it was all said and done, we gorged ourselves on this fine cuisine and had a glass of iced tea for about $10 a person. You can't beat that with a stick. One more thing... if you've ever seen the movie "Secondhand Lions" with Robert Duvall then you've seen Cele's Store! It's the setting of the fight between Robert Duvall's character and some local ruffians. Don't miss it!

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    Walker S.

    My cousins Wade and Janet took us to this very special restaurant. It was unlike anything I have every experienced. To get here you may actually need someone local and familiar with Cele's to take you. Whatever you have to do, get here and enjoy this fantastic food and unique eating experience. It's BBQ simple, nothing to get in the way of your enjoyment. This is the best BBQ I have ever had. Fantastic Wayde and Janet, thanks for taking us, fantastic!!

    If you can find it, ....you won't regret it!
    Jeff M.

    The BEST BBQ I've ever had .Unbelievable taste ! My wife brought us to the place where they filmed the MOVIE " Second Hand Lions " ...the BBQ was out of this world, even with no sauce there meat is seasoned just right. RIBS ... Brisket , and the sausage ..mmmmm were gong back this weekend .

    Jack Q.

    First time I've been there on Saturday... Good crowd... First time I ate there was on a Friday afternoon... And was the best barbecue I've ever had... Today was also the best barbecue I've ever had... Being a native Texan I know my barbecue and Cele is a must to go have dinner or lunch. Be sure and call ahead of time to check hours... Or make sure they are still serving lunch... Today "Saturday" we got there at 2 PM and they were still serving lunch until three.... Very cool atmosphere... Can't wait to take some my friends from out of town there... Very Texas very laid-back lots of fun... There is a good ole Texas bar You can sit and watch the game or have a cold beer!!! Be sure and use your GPS getting there ...its a little tricky... Had no idea where Cele Texas was and I grew up in Austin my entire life... :-). Once again excellent BBQ!!!

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    This was a favorite of mine. BBQ was amazing. The owners and any family that worked the store were awesome. Please re-open?

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    One of two spacious dining rooms, great for large groups - whether it's your extended family or the whole team post-game!
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    All meats are slow-smoked fresh in-house daily. Order by the pound or as a meal with our homemade sides.
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    Tomato salad, potato salad, pimento Mac n cheese (must get), butter beans, crawfish corn bread dressing. All very delicious.

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