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    Donn's Texas BBQ

    3.7 (211 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    DONN'S TEXAS BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Keep your eyes out for this sign!! There's so much construction you might miss it!!
    Crystal B.

    First time in Austin & Im here for the BBQ!!! Spotted Donn's BBQ off the side of the road. Didn't look like it was a restaurant at first glance! After a quick Yelp search I was all in! Seems to be Hispanic owned and operated and I love the diversity of the dinners. Cashier was kind enough to be patient while we struggled with our decisions. Luckily she recommended the Catfish & didn't disappoint!! A very casual lunch time spot with huge menu of Mexican dishes as well as BBQ plates. I came for BBQ so I ordered the Brisket plate & My Husband got the Fried Catfish. "I Tell YOU WHAT" I'm in love with the food in Texas!! Brisket was tender and juicy, Catfish was crispy and delicious! Prices were more than reasonable for the portions, I'd skip the "long lines " and come here again.

    m l.

    Been going here for a while now. Great food and service. Pancake platter is excellent. Prices very good as well.

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    James F.

    Been around these parts my entire life but never made Donn's a regular dining spot. Back in the day I worked for the Salt Lick in Driftwood so I had BBQ covered. Just 100 yards away is Jim's which I've been dining at religiously for breakfast since my teens. That about covers my dining needs every day of the week. I guess curiosity got the better of me on a recent morning and headed in for breakfast. I mean, my buddy Joe G. eats here near daily as he lives in the Scenic Brook neighborhood. What am I missing here? My ideal breakfast taco when featuring BBQ is fluffy eggs, crispy taters, mound of cheddar, and a perfectly sliced slab of fatty brisket. Salsa too! Donn's was OK. Eggs and meat cooked together; wished for Valentina's craftmanship and presentation. Second plate was biscuit and gravy; part of my usual "Country Boy Combo". Nicely cooked biscuit served in a paper boat with a plastic cup of gravy. Coupe dashes of black pepper made the dish acceptable fare. All tacos served on a single foam plate. Y'all could have splurged and gave my GF her own plate! Condiments were plentiful and appreciated. Most interesting was Donn's version of red salsa with notes of New Mexico red chili with hints of a BBQ sauce. Salsa verde and the pico were tasty too.

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    Appearances are deceiving with this place. At first it looks like a dingy spot, but give it a chance and the large servings will win you over. The full chicken did not disappoint 8.5/10. The brisket was a bit of a let down with the rubbery texture and the pork ribs rounded up with a 6/10. The fries were the star of the show with a good balance of salt and not too greasy. Cons: Service wasn't as cooperative while ordering and at one point ignored a customer who had spilled a drink and didn't even offer to clean up in a high traffic area. Toilets are clean. 5/10 Value for money 7/10 Overall score 7/10

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    Great old BBQ place. Service was very helpful. The brisket was juice and full of flavor. And very reasonable priced for BBQ.

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    Dons is consistently pretty good food - burgers are good - sides just ok ( food service) usually have pretty good lunch specials

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    We had a chop sandwich and a hamburger, potato salad, baked beans and banana pudding; it was all excellent and would highly recommend them!

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