i was recommended interstellar from a local while visiting austin so stopped by on a saturday morning to give it a try. we got there 40 min before it opened but it was still an hour wait. brisket - moist and tender peach tea glazed pork belly - this was probably my favorite choice of meat. not too sweet and a juicy bite pork spare ribs - solid ribs meat slips right off the bone cream corn - one of the best cream corn i had jalapeño slaw - your average slaw nothing too crazy the staff were very friendly and organized for such a busy place. the interior has the traditional texas bbq vibe theme and there's seating inside and outside the restaurant. you can place to preorders if you want to skip the wait but it will be a 72 hour minimum notice and a $120 minimum order. read more

Interstellar BBQ - brisket, peach tea glazed pork belly, pork spare ribs, turkey, creamed corn, jalapeño slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was really excited to try this place out during our second trip to Austin. It has a Michelin star and 5 star reviews so we made effort to go here. Also, in Austin we thought all bbq would be good. To our surprise on a Friday early afternoon just past 12 there was a short line. We waited about 25 min instead of the mentioned 2-3 hours. We got brisket, short ribs, & pork belly with jalapeño coleslaw and Mac and cheese. Presentation looked amazing, however, our bbq was lukewarm. Except for the short rib, the meats were not tender and not easy to pull apart or fall apart. Brisket was dry and chewy and the pork belly was cold that the fat was unrendered. Flavor profile of the pork was unique, on the sweeter side but eventually got tired of it as I am not much of a sweet meat person. If the meats were warm and soft, it would have been a good day & prob 4 stars bc the flavor was good, but just short of it being good all together. We weren't a fan of the jalapeño coleslaw, the jalapeño overpowered it. Mac and cheese was decent. I did like their coffee while waiting since this was my first stop out of the airport. You order at the coffee bar. read more

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We were in Austin for the weekend and I have had my eye on this Texas-famous BBQ venue for a while. It would not disappoint. Arriving around 11:30am, about 30 minutes after the door opened, it took us almost 2 hours to order and get our food. Fortunately, they still had almost everything on the menu when we ordered. Our order had almost everything we love about Texas barbecue: Brisket, sausage, and a beef rib. I also had every intention on having their pork belly, so I ordered plenty to-go as well. We were also convinced to also have a bit of the smoked lengua (beef tongue). As far as sides go, we ordered the smoked scalloped potatoes and the jalapeno cole slaw. First of all, the lengua was very well done and tasted very much like smoked barbacoa, The smokiness and tenderness were just wonderful. The brisket was absolutely near perfection, albeit just a little on the fatty side. The sausage was good, though a bit on the dense and firm side. As far as the stars of the meal, it absolutely was the beef rib, pork belly, and jalapeño cole slaw. These three were probably the best portions of barbecue in their category that I've ever had... and I LOVE a good beef rib. It was smoky, absolutely tender, and filled my mouth with pure joy! The pork belly was very much the same. Every bite was glorious! Every barbecue smokehouse would do well to have it on their menu. The jalapeño cole slaw was super fresh, vinegar-based and had a subtle jalapeño flavor. It was fantastic! Overall, Interstellar is certainly in the Top 3 of my Texas barbecue experiences. The service was friendly, and the dining room was comfortable. I already can't wait to be back. read more

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My first time in Texas period. My childhood buddy and his family live in Austin and my family and I finally got the opportunity to visit. We met up for one of the best Texas Bbq in Austin as per my friend's son. Fortunately they were able to go ahead of us and fell in line early so our total wait was not too bad. When we got there we only had about a half hour wait for the doors to open. Once the doors opened, we were maybe 3 groups deep from the front of the line and like most BBQ places, you order your food at the counter so they can weigh and slice the specific meats you want. Just to name a few of the proteins we went with were the short rib beef ribs, a few pork spare ribs which are my favorite, lengua which is beef tongue, pulled lamb, pork belly and the whole reason we go for bbq is the brisket. We ordered some sides like potato salad, Cole slaw, and Mac and cheese. I got a couple desserts which I ended up not eating until I brought it back to the hotel. Interstellar is not a large place so if most of the people that are in line are planning to dine in, the place gets packed. Lucky for us we were one of the first so we had a table to accommodate all Nine of us. They provide paper placemats which act as your plates, some nacho boats for sides and bbq sauce. I love that they serve all their meats dry and let you put on the sauce so it does not mask the flavor of the proteins. I got a small portion of every meat we ordered. As far as I know, I got to try it all. As for sides, I just got potato salad and Mac n cheese. My rating for the sides goes to the Mac n cheese. It was saucy and the pasta was very aldente. As for the meats, I thought they were all good, all tender and a great bite. The beef ribs, spare ribs, brisket and tongue were all top notch. If I lived in Texas, I would order one type protein for each visit to fully engulf myself in that cut of meat. Our visit was capped off with a cool and wonderful tour of their smokers. The pit master gave me some education to how they smoke yhe certain meats, the type of wood they use and just to see how many they smoke daily to keep up with the demand. I will miss interstellar when we leave Texas, but it gives us something to look forward to for future visits. read more

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No doubt. No question. If you just have 1-2 spots for BBQ in Austin. I would add this one. Michelin was right. For me, you know the rules...one short review....lets go: Food: next level, delicious, creative, fun, not to be missed. Worth the wait. But do get there early Service: great, knowledgeable, kind Ambiance: just a standard bbq place. No flare all meat.... A must stop if in north Austin read more

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We tried this place for lunch recently and it was ok. I placed a to-go order since I was coming from Dallas with my 4 year old, and I wanted to skip the wait in line. I put my pick-up time as 12:15 and luckily we made it without much traffic. I arrived at 11:45 but they told me they couldn't get our order any earlier, so we waited until 12:15 for it to be ready. I paid a pre-order service charge of 18% and I tipped so I was a little disappointed they couldn't accommodate. However, the bbq was delicious. The brisket was amazing, the peach tea glazed pork belly was melt-in-your mouth awesome. The sausage was great. I wish you could order a variety of the sausages with an online order (wanted to try the polish) but the kielbasa was good. The au gratin potatoes, potato salad, and mac and cheese were all tasty. My family was very pleased. I'll be back to wait in line with a group of friend to try more menu items soon. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Brisket, sausage, burnt ends and sides - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We arrived 15 minutes prior to opening on a Thursday and there was a line of 20 to 30 people waiting. One of the staff came out a few minutes before opening at 11 and explained the specials and that if large groups could designate one person to order it would speed up the process. The line moved quickly enough and we soon were seated with our order of brisket, pork ribs, pork belly, and one of their specialties- beef tongue. We had one side of smoked scalloped potatoes and tried a piece of their brown butter carrot cake. Of the meats, the tongue was a standout, flavorful and tender. The brisket was also very good but not quite the fork tender consistency that is expected from great Texas brisket. The ribs were excellent with a nice texture and flavor. The glazed pork belly was a little inconsistent with one larger piece the fat wasn't rendered enough but the flavor was very good. The smoked scalloped potatoes were amazing with a smoky flavor I've never experienced before. The brown butter icing on the carrot cake was very delicious and the piece of cake disappeared quickly even with all the meat we had. Two Michelin stars in the last two years and the overall experience was excellent. One note, by the time we finished our meal and conversation, they were already out of sliced brisket and another item on the menu so plan to arrive early for the best selection. read more

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Hello all who want to know my honest opinion about my experience. Day: Thursday 6-25-26 arrival time 12:31pm. There was a waiting line of many people in front of me give or take about 35-50 people. There is a poster where they write down when a meat sells out. There is also a gentleman that updates you while you wait. They are very honest about it all, they try to make enough to not have left overs, so they rather sell out. (Bummer because my husband was really looking forward to trying the brisket) they ran out about 35 minutes into our 64 minute wait. The service was great, really nice staff, a couple looked like they were ready for their shift to end, but they still remained professional and polite. The set up is in a walk up to a service area and choose your meats and then sides, desserts and drinks. You pay at the end of the counter and you choose where you like to sit. No plates just little cardboard bowls like the ones fries tend to be served on. We were lucky enough to get to try their BBQ Pork ribs 8.5/10, smoked pulled lamb 8/10, guisado 7/10 (reminded me of a chili) but what made it a 7 was it came with a biscuit that had no salt so it wasn't really enjoyable. Lastly our favorite of all smoked beef tongue10/10. My goodness this was soooo delicious. Tender, smoky and so full of flavor! A must try! Sides: the poblano corn was tasty 9/10, smokes scalloped potatoes 8/10, macaroni and cheese 9/10 and the mango rice pudding was also delicious 9.5/10. I wish we could have tried beef ribs and the BRISKET but over all a great experience! Oh yeah, they do have free water that you can drink to stay hydrated while you wait in line. Ambiance was nice, mild noise during to the many conversations going on. Nothing crazy. Total amount spent was $218. Each side was a pint size. read more

I've been coming to Interstellar for over 4 years (pre-Michelin Star) and it's still my absolute FAVORITE Texas barbecue after eating at a majority of the Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints over the years! I highly recommend getting a full spread to try all their offerings but whatever you do, DON'T SKIP THE PEACH TEA GLAZED PORK BELLY! FAST FACTS: * Parking - located in a strip shopping center with a decent size lot in front * Online ordering - you can pre-order and schedule a pick up order (must be at least 3 days in advance) * Open Wednesday - Sunday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (or sold out) * Water available while waiting in line * Order meats first and then sides and desserts * Sauces are self-serve by the to-go containers to pack up leftovers We arrived at 8:15 am (almost 3 hours before opening) on a Sunday morning and were first in line (the next group arrived around 8:30 am). By the time they opened at 11:00 am, there were probably 50 people in line. SERVICE - Always impressed by Interstellar's hospitality! They make conversation with you while taking your order and preparing the food. There's also a worker floating around helping with clearing trays, getting leftover containers, etc. I spoke with Warren while waiting in line and told him about how much I love the pork belly... within minutes, he brought a piece for each of us to sample while waiting. Then, I mentioned that it was my dad's birthday when ordering my meats and the slicers threw in an extra pork rib which was above and beyond! PRICING - The total was $321.10 after tax ($24.48) but before tip for the following: * 2.01 lb brisket ($84.42) * 1.59 lb peach tea glazed pork belly ($57.24) * 0.92 lb pork ribs ($33.12) * 0.52 lb pulled lamb shoulder ($18.72) * 0.51 lb (1 link) beef Kielbasa sausage ($15.30) * 0.46 lb (1 link) Polish sausage ($13.80) * 0.54 lb (1 link) lamb merguez sausage ($20.52) * 1 qt of poblano creamed corn ($19) * 1 qt of four cheese mac ($19) * 1 pt of smoked scallop potatoes ($10) * 1 single of tomato zucchini salad ($5.50) House made pickles, pickled onions, sliced white bread, and sauce are complimentary. The pricing is slightly higher than other barbecue places in Texas but that's the "Michelin Star" tax at work! BRISKET (10/10) - This is some of my favorite brisket in Texas (along with Franklin's and Goldee's)... it's incredibly juicy, it's seasoned well with salt and pepper, the bark is flavorful without being overpowering, and the smoke ring is visible. You can request lean, fatty, and/or burnt ends. PEACH TEA GLAZED PORK BELLY (11/10) - I think this is the only food item I've ever given a 11/10 to but it's THAT GOOD! There is just nothing like this anywhere else... it's a unique offering and really sets Interstellar apart. You get cubes of super tender pork belly coated in a sweet peach tea glaze... it literally melts in your mouth and is like candy. PORK RIBS (8/10) - They're tender but don't completely fall off the bone which is exactly what I like. They're seasoned well but don't stand out as much as some of the other proteins. PULLED LAMB SHOULDER (8/10) - Very tender and juicy but it just isn't as flavorful as some other pulled lamb that I've had at other barbecue places (KG BBQ has my favorite). SAUSAGES (9/10) - All 3 were phenomenal! The casings have a nice snap to them, the texture of the meat inside is ideal, and they are packed with flavor. It's all about personal preference in terms of which is best but I think the beef Kielbasa is a good one to try! POBLANO CREAMED CORN (9/10) - This was a newer side that I was excited to try and it's fantastic! I love the poblano flavor and the texture of the creamed corn was fantastic. It's garnished with green onions. FOUR CHEESE MAC (10/10) - I was sad when they got rid of the gouda mac because I LOVED it but I have to say... this new mac is somehow even better! The creaminess is next level! It's garnished with crispy brown butter cracker crumble (with extra on the side to add later) and green onions. SMOKED SCALLOP POTATOES (9/10) - I've always loved this side but they have somehow improved it recently... the potatoes seem slightly thinner which helps them hold on to even more flavor. TOMATO ZUCCHINI SALAD (9/10) - Refreshing side to add some veggies... simple but delicious! PICKLES, PICKLED ONIONS, BREAD & SAUCE (8/10) - The pickles & pickled onions are some of my favorite around. The bread is just a basic sliced white bread (skip it). There is a Texas red sauce and a mustard sauce... try them both! I'm just now writing a review after visiting close to 10 times but I'm happy to report that Interstellar is still worth the hype, even after gaining popularity from earning a Michelin Star. They have unique menu offerings (like the peach tea glazed pork belly), top-notch service, and keep innovating their menu by improving their classics and offering specials. I will recommend Interstellar to EVERYONE and can confirm it is worth any travel and wait! read more

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Review #1,069 Posted on 6.10.26 We came to Interstellar BBQ on Sunday the 7th for lunch while in town for my buddies 50th. This spot is located in an outdoor shopping center on Ranch Road. It's next to a card club, & strangle a Korean Pub & Bar, which I'm guessing is only at night when Interstellar is closed, they close at 4 pm. These places are tricky with their times of being open or close so it's best to vet that best as possible before heading over, Interstellar is closed on both Monday's & Tuesday's each week. Anytime you have a restaurant let along a BBQ joint make the Michelin guide with a star, it peaks your interest to say the least. Now with Interstellar you can actually order ahead and grab it togo and skip the long wait which is huge. For my research it seems most days this place is an hour or longer wait to get in. We got in line around 12:15 pm, lunchtime, the manager was out front talking to all the customers in the line. The brick pillar near the line entrance signifies the 2 hour mark. They've got a hand written sign/list at the entrance once you get up there that has meats they've sold out of. Staff are all very friendly & make you feel welcome. Onto the grub, which I had been look at for months online. Brisket-very good stuff, tender, flavorful, & not too much fat. Brisket is hard to perfect, cook is about timing, temperature & actual cut of meat are all important in this process. Ribs-Beef short rib was insane. They serve them pretty much by the bone. You put this chimichurri on it, and man, it was so tender, & perfect. I think this was my favorite meat of the day we tried. Peach tea pork belly-This item had surprisingly less fat than I expected, I've ate my share of pork belly albeit Filipino style typically. The meat was juicy, tender, & had good flavor. Mac n cheese-My favorite side dish of the ones we tried. So rich & creamy, full of flavor. I had high expectations & felt they were met. Would 100% eat here again, but even though the long line went fast, I'd do the online order next time. We made the mistake of missing the 72 hour window of doing that. read more

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My favorite barbecue spot in Austin, hands down! Saved it as our last stop before heading to the airport and it did not disappoint. We showed up 30 mins before opening on a weekday and there was already a line of maybe 25-30 people. It later got MUCH longer so we're glad we got there when we did. The ordering process is pretty slow since it is just one guy taking orders and weighing the meat, so it bottlenecks right there and can't move any faster. The staff was very nice and organized though - from the lady briefing the line, to the folks taking orders and ringing everything up, to the team helping people find tables and helping grab plates and utensils. All the employees were above and beyond and you could tell they care. - Beef rib with chimichurri was AMAZING. It was a lot of food and pricy but we're so glad we tried it. The meat was so flavorful, juicy, tender. The chimichurri sauce was a refreshing acidic balance to the meatiness. 10/10 - Brisket was great and super juicy (we requested a moist cut vs lean). I really enjoyed it but will say I think Leroy and Lewis has better brisket just judging by the one item. 8/10 - Peach tea glazed pork belly, super unique item unique to this spot. Wasn't sure what to expect and thought there's a chance it will be too sweet. It was actually nicely rendered and a good balance of savory and sweet. Nice change of pace from all the beef! 9/10 - Sausage (I forgot which one we ordered whoops) was really good and had a nice snap. Again was debating not getting this because we can't eat that much meat but we're glad we didn't skip! 9/10 - Mac and cheese was sooooo good. Super creamy, flavorful, and rich. 10/10 - Tomato zucchini salad was just okay. We read raving reviews about this and how it's a nice palette cleanser between bites of meat, which it is. But it was kind of basic and nothing special. 5/10 Sweet tea was really good and with easy refills. Not a ton of indoor seating options but the turnaround time is speedy and the staff helps you find a table and carry stuff if you need help. Bathrooms are clean and has a decent changing table. Highly recommend this spot for the food and overall experience!!! read more

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My friend wanted to eat here, but I was hesitant because he warned me we'd have to line up early and wait. I decided to give it a shot, and I definitely have no regrets! We got there about an hour before opening on a random Thursday, and there were already around 10 people ahead of us. The wait wasn't bad, though, because they had fans and shaded areas set up for the first 20 or so people in line. After about an hour, the doors opened. We came with a party of eight and ordered the brisket, pork belly, pork collar, sausages, duck, and I believe the beef tongue. Everything was delicious, but the brisket was easily my favorite. It was incredibly tender, flavorful, and absolutely lived up to the hype. For sides, we got the potato scallops, creamed corn, and jalapeño coleslaw. My friends couldn't stop talking about the potato scallops, but my favorite was the jalapeño coleslaw. It was hands down the best coleslaw I've ever had, with just the right amount of heat and crunch. It paired perfectly with the rich barbecue and really balanced out the meal. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and absolutely worth the wait. The food lived up to all the hype, and I'd definitely come back. My only complaint is that there's very limited seating for larger groups. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Definitely one of my favorite bites in the city. My friend and I couldn't get over the peach tea glazed pork belly. I would travel back to Austin just for that. The brisket and pulled lamb shoulder were also great. The short rib that I got, though, was mostly fat and bone, so that was a bit disappointing. I paid all that money for it and didn't get a lot of meat. Other than that, service was great. The staff have great recommendations, and the pit master even came to check on me. read more

Worth the wait, but not life changing. Not Michelin star rated worthy imo. Got here around 9:40am, line wasn't too bad but it grew overtime. Waiting wasn't long, shaded with water. Got a bit of everything. 4/5 Brisket - average, thick cut brisket, semi juicy. Requested moist only, but still pretty lean, okay flavor. 5/5 Peach tea pork belly - this was good, but the peach tea flavor is not as present as I thought it would be. Can barely taste it, just tastes like a jam glaze but the pork belly was great, good fat. 2/5 Polish link - very mid, very chewy. Would not order again, wish they had jalapeño cheddar or something with more flavor and juice. This was so dry and the casing is thick. 3/5 Short rib chimchurri - mid, bland, lacking flavor. Need alot of chimchurri sauce. it ended up tasing like pulled pork, I rather order more brisket over this. 5/5 Scallop potatoes - delicious, cheesy potatoes. 5/5 Mac and cheese - delicious cheesy mac and cheese. The cheezit topping was very good, unique. 2/5 poblano cream corn - this was okay, not good, taste like corn starch. 5/5 Brown butter carrot cake - 10/10 would come back just for this. This was the best item on the menu that we bought. Legit I would come back just to order this togo without any BBQ. Overall it was a good place to try once, nothing extraordinary for me to line up again. Not the best brisket, sausages, or short ribs. Only thing they got going on for them is the peach tea pork belly; so overall not my go to for BBQ. read more

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This was THE bbq experience I was hoping for. Visiting from WA state, the bestie brought me here and we did not hold back. Unfortunately did not get pictures I would have liked because I was face first in the best bbq I've ever had. Worth the 3 hour wait in my opinion. Operations are run so smooth for the massive crowd. Super friendly staff! Cant wait for my next visit to Austin! Beef kielbasa Beef rib Peach tea pork belly Ribs Brisket Beet salad Mac & Gouda Smoked scalloped potatoes (next level good) Potato salad Carrot cake Banana pudding Smoked cabbage wedge (special for the day) read more

Interstellar BBQ - Entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's Texas BBQ, so one has to judge honestly and with conviction: Kielbasa sausage 5/5 Beef short rib w/ chimichurri 4.5/5 Peach tea pork belly 4/5 Brisket 3/5 (dry, and a touch over seasoned) Scalloped potatoes 5/5 Mango coconut rice pudding 4.5/5 Ambience is very friendly and welcoming. Staff is super helpful. Get here by 10 am on weekends, an hour before they open. 4/5 would visit again read more

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We waited two hours in line close to opening in hopes for an out of this world bbq experience. The green tea pork belly, the smoked Gouda potatoes, the Mac and cheese, and the duck leg were PHENOMENAL. But the brisket was mediocre at best and quite dry, hence the raring knock down. If we went again we'd plan ahead and do their order 3 days in advance pickup option. read more

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Interstellar BBQ lived up to the hype. I finally went today, and I completely understand why it's ranked so highly in Texas barbecue. I got the chimichurri short rib, and it was absolutely amazing. It was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and easily one of the best barbecue dishes I've had. The sides were just as impressive. A lot of barbecue places have sides that are just okay, but every side I tried was great. The mac and cheese was amazing, the scalloped potatoes had the perfect texture and just the right amount of cheese, and the creamed corn was really, really good. The service was also excellent. Everyone was very friendly, and they'll even let you sample some items if you want to try something before ordering, which I really appreciated. Just be prepared to wait, because there is usually a line out the door. I'd plan for at least an hour, but they do have a few spots where you can sit while waiting. Overall, 10 out of 10. I'll definitely be back. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wanted to like this place, but it wasn't our favorite.. the turkey was a bit too dry for us but the sausage was good though ! Service was okay.. they didn't seem like they wanted to talk to us and ready to go home lol . It's very clean inside though . Definitely recommend be peach tea pork belly. Will pass on the duck though .. it was too dry for us.. read more

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2 times in a row and they are out at 1:30pm. Worst experience. How much they cooked? 1 pound each? Better go to Rudy's or Miller. It's just BBQ at the end. read more

Loved this place. Def get there early, the line can get a bit long. The brisket is tender and the Gouda Mac and beets were some really solid sides. Staff are super friendly and attentive- read more

Interstellar BBQ - Duck - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've only had them once and ordered ahead, so take this review with a grain of salt. I was excited to try another Michelin-starred BBQ spot while we were in town for a wedding. Since we were pressed for time, we ordered ahead for pickup. When I arrived around 11:15 a.m., the line was already incredibly long probably at least an hour wait. Thankfully, I was able to go straight to the pickup counter without any issues. We ordered a pound each of brisket, peach pork belly, and pulled lamb, along with the slaw and scalloped potatoes. The brisket had a solid bark, but we clearly received the flat. It was very lean and unfortunately bordered on dry. The flavor didn't quite wow us either, which was disappointing. The peach pork belly was probably our favorite -- rich, sweet, and fatty in the best way. I do wish there had been a bit more meat relative to fat, but overall I still really enjoyed it. The pulled lamb was good, though it lacked the smoky depth I was hoping for. The sides were good, but not particularly memorable. Overall, it was an okay meal. Since we did takeout, that may have impacted the quality and texture. Still, based on this experience, I think there are stronger BBQ options in Austin. In my opinion, Corkscrew BBQ in the Houston area might still be the better Michelin-starred BBQ spot in Texas. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was visiting my brother and his wife for a few days in Austin. We planned to visit one of their bbq joints and decided on Interstellar. Not knowing what kind of crowds there would be, we showed up about half hour early on a Thursday. Surprisingly, we were the first customers there. This gave us a few minutes to check things out. We met the owner and talked with him for a few minutes. Really nice guy. He showed us the different smokers and talked about his business approach. He also asked our favorite bbq joint. I said "Goldee's so far" and he responded with "good answer." The workers at the counter were very friendly. We ordered brisket, pork belly, sausage, and mac & cheese. I got the smoked scalloped potatoes on a subsequent visit and they were amazing. In my opinion, the brisket was pretty much as good as Goldee's. Different flavor profile, but outstanding. Great balance of beef flavor, smoke, and seasoning. Very rich, in a good way. I'm guessing they use tallow for their heated rest. The pork belly was outstanding as well. They use a peach tea glaze. Personally, I liked it a little better without the glaze. But everyone I've talked with about it absolutely loves the glaze. We ordered some kind of frito pie sausage, which appears to no longer be on the menu. In my opinion, this was the weakest thing we ordered. Still good, but not on the level of the other items. The next time I ate there was with some coworkers on the way home from a funeral. I got the jalapeño cheese sausage and it was excellent. The sides were both outstanding. Of all bbq joints I've visited, I think Interstellar's sides were the best. That's one thing that really sets them apart. We planned on getting dessert, but we were stuffed and had no room left. Maybe next time. My experience with Interatellar was great and I would highly recommend it. read more

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I've heard a lot of good things about Interstellar and sad to say it was a let down. I came Friday afternoon around 1pm waited about an hour. Luckily it wasn't too hot and there was adequate shade. The place is pretty small, the operations would move so much faster if there was more than 1 person slicing the meat. I got the brisket, pork belly and duck leg. For sides I got the scalloped potatoes and a carrot cake for dessert. The brisket was dry. I got 2 slices from the center and the ends of the brisket. The end was very seasoned, a little too salty for my liking. The center piece was dry, maybe it was my slices but the brisket ran on the leaner end. The duck was a lot gamier than expected. It has a nice citrus flavor to it but it's quite gamey and salty. My favorite piece of meat was the pork belly. The center pieces were melt in your mouth delicious! I got a few center pieces and a few edge pieces. The edge pieces were on the dryer, harder end but the center pieces just makes you want to keep eating. Sides, the scalloped potatoes were delicious would definitely order again. Not too liquidy or cheesy it had a nice balance to it. Last but not least the brown better carrot cake, it was super moist and not too sweet. It's heavily spiced and has shred of coconut and pecans in it but it's the perfect balance of cake and cream cheese. All in all I don't really understand the hype of this place. It'd come back for the pork belly, scalloped potatoes and carrot cake but is it worth an hour wait? Probably not... read more

Amazing chimichurri beef ribs. My husband had the pork belly with peach tea glaze. My dad stole most of that - everyone loved it. I love their gouda Mac & Cheese. The scalloped potatoes were a lovely compliment. All of the sides are incredible, and we've added it as one of our favorite haunts when we visit home! Thanks to an amazing crew, your service is unparalleled and we felt right at home. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yeah this must very much have been an off day, because they kissed any mark unless failure was that mark!! I ordered brisket, beef rib, pork rib, pork belly, keilbasa, and polish sausage for meats. All the meats were extremely dry. the brisket and sausage was so bad we couldn't even manage to get it down. The beef rib was ok. Pork rib was dry but semi manageable but far from great. The pork belly was probably the best thing we had. For sides we got Mac and cheese and scalloped potatoes. Both of those were ok. The kids ate the mac and cheese we didn't finish half the single scalloped. We got a few desserts, but over all this place was a huge waste of our trip from Atlanta. I have to believe they have much better days to be so highly rated. The employee came by and asked how it was and I mentioned how bad the brisket was and he just replied " sorry to hear that" and walked away. So bad food and honestly poor service. There's to many actual good bbq spots around for this kind of experience Update- Spoke to the social media person and they pretended to care. Claimed they would resolve the issue. After explaining the experience I was hit with. "Thanks for the feedback " Same we don't care attitude and basically said I should have made a huge deal and scene. Basically telling the employee the best products they have and known for aren't good wasn't enough of a reason for them to act on the Info. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ooof - really really wanted to like this place. To skip to the end, Terry Black's and Franklin's are BY FAR better than this spot. Bbq was decent, but not 2 hour wait decent and for a party of 3 it costed us $170. The beef rib was good but that was about it. None of the sides stood out, the bbq sauce was slightly off balance between tangy and sweet. Overall this is above average but far from interstellar. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Specials as of Nov 1, 2025. Arrived 11:10 wait was 75 minutes didn't eat till almost 1230 - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

When the Michelin came to town, I secretly believe they wanted to right some wrongs by wrangling some BBQ into the mix, and InterStellar is top of the heap. It's rare to find a spot that nails all the sides along with smoky, juicy smoked meats, but that's what you get when you start with a chef who specializes in hospitality, restaurants, and pits. I straggled in and thanked them for the sampling of what was left - some out of this world pork ribs and a frito pie sausage (don't ask, just try and be amazed). Brown butter Mac 'n Cheese is rich and creamy with toasted breadcrumbs for texture, along with a side of crunchy Texas jalapeño slaw, all the boxes checked for happy tummies and leftovers for the road. read more

Interstellar BBQ - A quick pit stop sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's easy to see how Interstellar BBQ won a Michelin star !! Their barbecue is out of this world! My brother and I stopped there on the way back from Leander (for the Yelp Elite week at Daddy's Chicken Shack). We had been hearing great things about the barbecue and took the opportunity to try it out, since I don't go that far north very often. We arrived around 3:30 and there was no line, since they close at 4:00. Tip: this is the best time to go there. They let you know which BBQ options are still available. We ordered from what was left. They offer items you won't find at any other BBQ restaurant: - Peach Tea Pork Belly: Slowly smoked until tender then glazed with their homemade peach tea glaze - Pulled lamb shoulder: Juicy pulled American lamb shoulder seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and a splash of rice vinegar - 2 Pork Spare Ribs: Cheshire pork spare rib; a little sweet, a little heat; dry rub, no sauce; succulent and melted in our mouth! - Tipsy Turkey: Turkey breast brined in citrus, herbs, and Live Oak Hefeweizen, seasoned with salt and pepper. Each meat was delicious...seasoned and cooked to perfection! It came with their pickled cucumber salad. We enjoyed the meal inside, and I enjoyed looking at all their Interstellar posters on the wall. The servers were so friendly and informative. They told us how the smoker employees worked all night smoking the meats. read more

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I visited on a weekend and stood outside in cold weather right after I said I wasnt going to do that. When I arrived around 1015am there were like 30 ppl in front of me.....by the time they opened at 11.....it was nearly 60 people so the line grows very quickly in blink of an eye. Similar to many other craft bbq places. They have room for about the first 25 in line to go inside, then you have a second round of waiting if youre further back in the line like me. It took about 1 hour to finally step in the front door. The main problem here is the meat station takes a while. Then they only have 1 register too. They really need 2 meat stations I think to alleviate line problems. We ordered 4 meats, 2 sides, 1 dessert and 1 drink and total was $97. I picked 1/2 lb fatty brisket, 1/2 lb short rib, 1/4 lb pork belly, 1/2 lb beef sausage. Seating inside is sort of small, and we had to resort to sitting at the stools along the wall in the back room. The short rib was the star of the show. Brisket tasted very similar to my fav bbq spot in Houston. Pork belly was good but you have to put so many sauces on it to make it this way. Sausage I wasnt a big fan of. On subsequent visits I would try the pork instead of the beef version. The sides were grits and scalloped potatoes. Grits were interesting, but I'm not a big fan of them normally. The potatoes turned out to be a nice side to go along with our eats. The banana pudding was really good with a caramel swirl throughout. But it was,of course, super sweet. Overall, it was worth the wait for a very good meal. My stomach was very happy after leaving this spot. read more

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We arrived at Interstellar early, and by the time the doors were open, a long line had formed. Unlike a number of other bbq joints, Interstellar knows how to handle the line, and it moved quickly. We ordered brisket, ribs, and pork belly. All were delicious. The staff is helpful and friendly. There's plenty of indoor seating. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Brisket, ribs, and pork belly. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Queue up early! The line is part of the fun. We arrived at 9:30am, and we were inside by 11:15am We ordered brisket, beef and pork ribs, lamb, sausage, turkey, pork belly, grits, and Mac & cheese. We left with belly aches, but it was totally worth it. Our faves were the pork ribs and lamb. Honestly everything was delicious. The only thing I might pass on next time would be the turkey and the grits because they had a curry flavor, though by boyfriend disagrees and thought they tasted like cheese and chorizo (which is what they should taste like), but I'm sticking to the curry flavor and, even though I like curry, I guess I don't like it in grits. I didn't think I'd like the Mac & cheese, but it was delish. I feel like I didn't need sides with all that meat though. Everyone who worked there was so friendly, and that all made sure it was an excellent experience. It would've been nice to have a heater while waiting in line in January, but whatevs. We survived! read more

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Ended up not being for us after seeing all the hype unfortunately. Wait was about 1.5hrs which we were aware of prior from other reviews so no big deal there. They do have a little coffee shop you can order from which was pretty good but its on average $6 for a small cup so thats a bit steep. We spent about $180 for food and tip. Brisket - 1 pound Lamb - 1/4pound Jalapeno sausage - 1 link Beef short rib - 2 of those Pork belly - 1 of those Mac n cheese - single Scallop potatoes - single Charro beans - single Potato salad - single Banana pudding- 1 Let's get into the meat (again not a huge bbq fan) Pork belly - hard no for me but that is a specific texture you have to like to eat. Very blubbery/chewy 0/10 Short Rib - hard no too unfortunately which i thought i was going to like this one. The char on top was a bit much seasoning for me and it was a weird mushy texture. 2 bites and I was all the way out. Brisket - it was good but nothing crazy 7/10. Ended up being a little too salty when dipped in the bbq sauce. The lean was good for me and my s/o liked his that had a bit more fat Lamb - eeeeeeeh the after taste got me which its lamb and thats just how it goes. It was tender and a good texture though just couldnt get pass the after taste Jalapeno cheddar sausage - it was alright nothing too crazy there. To the sides Potatoe salad- 10/10 for me its the best thing I got on out plate Mac n cheese- was pretty good id say 8/10 noodles cooked well cheese sauce Scallop potatoes - not a fan just didnt taste rhat great to me Charro beans - i was pretty disappointed in this one. The flavor was there but the beans just weren't cooked all the way. Banana pudding - had decent flavor however it was more on the watery side like it hadn't set properly. The staff were really nice and kept updating everyone with wait time read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Interstellar is officially my favorite Texas BBQ spot. My friends suggested this place and I went into without any expectations. The brisket is usually where I determine how I feel about a spot and Interstellar knocked it out of the park there. But where they got me was with their special of the day, which was Duck. Simply incredible and will be back the first chance I get! The staff were extremely helpful and kind, they provided updates on how much of which meats were left (for those in line). They also help with finding seating once you get your food. The layout of the place is stylish with cool wall art along with their Michelin recognition. read more

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We had an out of town guest for Monday and since they are closed, we decided to come Sunday. Based on reviewers, we arrived shortly before 10am and there were probably 50 people in line. We finally got to the order counter by noon. Since seating was limited, we decided to get it all to go. The brisket and turkey were very tasty, not so much on the jalapeño popper sausage, no spice and could have had more flavor but they are HUGE links and pricey for everything. Favorite sides was the beets, everything else were ok. The Mac n cheese would be better with a smaller sized pasta, too bulky and on the dry, stickier side. We did not like the complimentary beans, way too salty and tasted like ranch style beans with chili powder. I'm not sure we would stand in line for bbq from anyone, it was good but it's exhausting to wait so be patient and prepared! read more

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We were originally planning to stay in Austin just so we could try this place but opted to stay in San Antonio instead since there was more to do for kids. Nonetheless we made a day trip to Austin (about 4hrs roundtrip) to go fulfil a craving.....however it was pretty underwhelming. Maybe they were having a bad day. Got there around 11am and ordered around 12:30p, starving and hopeful it was going to mind blowing. We ordered the popular pork belly, a mix of brisket/burnt ends, 1 polish sausage, 1lb if ribs, duck and sides (scallop potatoes, beets and coleslaw). Surprisingly the duck was probably the best, followed closely by the pork belly. The brisket, ribs and sausage were tough and dry. The much raved about scallop potatoes also tasted dry and possibly reheated. Beets/slaw were refreshing but not enough to save the meal. We were informed that this place was top 3 in Austin and of those 3 out was the most affordable. We ate at Pinkertons 2 days prior in SA and not only was it almost half the price of Interstellar it tasted so much better. We really didn't need to waste 6hrs of our vacation for this. Giving 3 stars because staff were very friendly and a couple of the items were enjoyable. read more

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My wife and I waited in line for about a hour to get BBQ to go. Was it worth it? We would do it again, the BBQ and sides were that damn good. For protein, we tried pulled lam shoulder, peach tea glazed pork belly, beef short rib, turkey, and brisket. For sides, we tried charo beans, tomato cucumber salad, smoked nopales with avocado cream, and scalloped potatoes. Carrot cake was our desert. There was absolutely no bad bite. Our party of five were in BBQ heaven. The proteins were tender with smokey flavor. All the sides and carrot cake were delicious. Employees were friendly. Prices were very competitive for Austin. This BBQ shack definitely rates a return visit. read more

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I really wanted to like Interstellar as I came here for my birthday. And there were aspects of it that were great but I have to give it three stars. First off, we waited 3 hours on a brisk Sunday morning (we showed up at 10:40, about twenty minutes before opening and ended up sitting down to eat with our food at 1:40). We got the brisket, prime rib short rib with chimichurri sauce, jalapeno popper sausage, and peach tea glazed pork belly. For sides, we got the jalapeno cole slaw, mac and gouda, and smoked scalloped potatoes. Finally, we got the peach cobbler rice pudding. The standout to the meal was definitely the short rib with the chimichurri sauce. The meat fell off the bone, was juicy and tender and the sauce complimented it perfectly. The peach tea pork belly was next best - super unique and interesting take on pork belly that delivered on flavor. The sausage was above average but nothing too crazy. The brisket was honestly a disappointment, too dry for me. For sides, they were all solid but the scalloped potatoes were the best probably. The rice pudding was great too. Overall, food was pretty good but we didn't think it was worth a three hour wait. Plus although we did over order a bit, it came out to $150 for three people, so certainly not great value, even with 2025 inflation in mind. We also did not receive any complimentary beans, which i see others mention in their reviews. We would probably only return on a non-weekend and would skip the brisket. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Spread of pork belly, scalloped potatoes, beef ribs with chimichurri, jalapeno popper sausage, jalapeno cole slaw, Mac and Gouda and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

We finally got the chance to try out this iconic BBQ spot, and I completely understand the hype now haha! My partner and I showed up around 1:30PM on a Saturday and the wait was about an hour I'd say, which was a reasonable amount of time in my opinion. That being said, the later you go, the more risky it is as items start to sell out for the day. By the time we got to the front to order, the brisket and beef ribs were unfortunately already out, but we were lucky that the pork belly and pork ribs were still available. Unlike Terry Black's, this place offers a much wider selection of meats (I think around 11 in total), and I absolutely fell in love with their pork belly -- so tender on the inside with a caramelized crispiness on the outside! They elevated their Mac and cheese to another level because it was sprinkled with crunchy bread crumbs that gave an amazing texture and flavor with every bite. They also offer a unique jalapeño coleslaw that had a nice, spicy aftertaste that blended well with the overall creaminess. Lastly, as someone who's a fan of pickled sides, they offered complimentary pickled cucumbers, red onions, and jalapeños (you need to ask for this one specifically), which paired very well with our more savory meats and sides. Overall, I'd 100% come back again because it was well worth the wait! :) read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Got there at 9:50 on a Saturday and was around 25th in line. Door opened at 11, and I had my food by 11:30. The brisket and pork ribs were good, but not amazing. I've had better at several other places. The lamb taco was also good, though I don't think the taco improved the shredded lamb, so maybe just order the meat by itself. The big highlight was of course the peach tea glazed pork belly, and I wish I had ordered more of that and less of the other meats. The scalloped potatoes were very good if you like cheese and garlic. Cole slaw and beans (free) were fine. I actually thought the pickles were really good too. Overall - very good BBQ. Not the best in central Texas, but probably top 15. read more

Interstellar BBQ - BBQ tray - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas