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    Jim’s Smokehouse

    4.9 (271 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Brisket sandwich
    Shannon G.

    I was so hungry all day today. I had a big breakfast, but as soon as I got to work, I was snacking, I ended up eating my lunch early cause I just couldn't shake the hunger feelings. On the way home, I stopped at Jim's Smokehouse. Their brisket is amazing. Their Mac & cheese is creamy and gooey. I love everything I've ever gotten here. The brisket is my favorite. What a gorgeous night, sitting outside at one of their many picnic tables. Just enjoying a Jim's brisket sandwich. The meat is juicy with added bbq sauce. Pickles and onions come on the side. Mac & Cheese is creamy, rich, hot and gooey. About half way through, I really started feeling full. I ended up eating the meat inside and leaving the rest of the bun. And I brought back home about half the Mac & cheese. Completely satisfying. Great service. Great food. And a very good value. Parking lot is small. It's shared with a bar and 3 other food trucks. It's always packed on the weekends.

    Brisket & Ribs
    Ayako S.

    I love AUS food truck parks - lots of great options for fabulous BBQ and tacos, and Jim's is another fantastic truck serving Smokey goodness. We ordered a 2 meat meal with 2 side plate, also 1/2 lb of turkey. They smelled and tasted so good... love the smokiness and tenderness of their meat, and oh my, mac & cheese...! Heavenly. Highly recommended!

    Mac n cheese & scalloped potatoes
    Delores L.

    In recognition of National Food Truck day, I decided to try another food truck today...Jim's Smokehouse. This morning Yelp sent out a listing of the top 100 food trucks and Jim's Smokehouse is #2 nationwide (4.9 rating with 259 reviews...pretty impressive!!!). So, why not give it a whirl? I am very proud of the mark that Austin is making on the food scene with several Michelin restaurants and now the #2 rated food truck. Jim's Smokehouse is relatively close to where I live with emphasis on "relatively". Jim's is located on Highway 620, which is so deep on 620 you almost feel like you're driving to another city. It is situated in a food truck park that is more linear than circular. I met Brad Yerkes today (owner) and he is Austin proud of his food truck. He burst with passion regarding his BBQ. I asked him why he has such a high Yelp rating and he said that the people love his BBQ. He allowed me to sample the brisket (no fat present), two types of sausages and a piece of rib. He also allowed me sample the chili, which was seasoned well but a bit too spicey for me. All the meats tasted good, but I settled on the ribs and turkey (trying to be a bit healthy now). He said his most popular sides were the mac n cheese and scalloped potatoes, so I bought small portions of both (I know...not healthy; will go back to healthy tomorrow...lol). His small cups are small, not thimble size like some other BBQ places. After we ate the meats and sides, we are certainly Jim's Smokehouse raving fans!!! The ribs were the standout for me...sweet and tangy at the same time and super tender (meat was falling off the bones). The turkey was good also. The mac n cheese was hot, cheesy and the perfect flavor. Those scalloped potatoes were super yummy...thinly sliced, and not greasy...so, so good. There is outdoor bench seating if you want to eat your food at the food truck park. Also, there is some open parking if you "grab and go" with your food. Important to note, there were no lines close to 1:30 pm, which was a pleasant surprise. The only downside of Jim's is that it is far out Highway 620...hope he expands and bring his food truck more central Austin. However, it is so worth the drive. Highly recommend Jim's smokehouse!!!

    Tomorrow dinner. Yum. Lean brisket. :D
    Dawn H.

    Darn good Q! Jim's is pushing stellar meats and other eats out of his food truck. With the actual smokehouse just behind, everything is fresh and legit. My fav is a special request: lean brisket, chopped, with sauce and bun on side. I build my own. :D The absolute perfect balance of smoke, sweet, and tang. So happy to have them by Lake Travis. Also recommend their bomb mac & cheese, sriracha slaw, and do I need to even suggest "bacon jam?" Come on! All drool worthy. Good prices, high quality, the nicest staff ever - heart them!. 5 stars all the way! Order ahead online for even faster pickup. Several shaded picnic tables to use if you want to "dine in." If you want to add a cold adult libation, simply grab one from Rock House Bar & Trailer Park on the same site. Cheers y'all! Please, tell 'em I sent ya. ;) Support local. Support small.

    Blurf X.

    May 8, 25 - Yelp just published their Top 10 barbecue spots in the USA. Jim's Smokehouse is listed as #1. Heck, they made Yelp's "2023 Top 100 Best Places to Eat in Texas." I've been trying to tell y'all folks. Get on over there and tell them Kelly sent you.

    2 meat 2 sides - $23 at time of review (12/2024)
    Lizzie G.

    Mom and I stopped here and grabbed a 2 meat 2 sides plate which was $23 at time of review. There wasn't a line late in the afternoon on a Saturday and even though it's December it was hot and now the trees have less leaves. There are two shaded tables at this hour and was occupied by employees or friends of the employees because after they smoked for 20 min they went inside the food truck and we didn't see them again before we left... and the other is directly in wind of smoker. We ordered the beef brisket and pork ribs, with sides Mac n cheese and green bean casserole. Everything was great but I wish we had specified lean brisket because I hate super fatty meat and that's what we got. The ribs fell off the bone with ease and had great flavor. I liked both the sauces but mom wasn't a fan of either of them.

    D K.

    Visiting ATX, had to have bbq. Found this place. Awesome bbq. Had the Dino-Beef rib, pork ribs, brisket, and burnt chicken ends. You can eat at the bar next door. They being the food to you and you can enjoy a cold beer at the bar inside. Great hospitality at the bar. Got free entertainment watching the bartender kill flies with a salt gun. Nice guy and super friendly. Highly recommend getting great bbq and cold refreshments next door.

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    Kseniya K.

    The five star rating is a huge deal--we had to give this food truck a try. Our experience was positive. The food was good, but nothing that would be outstanding or extraordinary. Staff are super warm and friendly. Patient too, as I took forever to decide what I wanted to eat. $7 sliced brisket taco was a good deal, with quality slices of meat. The flavors were on the bland side though, so I'd recommend getting one of the juicier items, like sandwiches. $4 Mac and cheese [side] was bland and meh, so skip this side. $12 chopped brisket sandwich is THE thing to get. It was massive--so much meat, that you will be full or be taking leftovers home. Meat was good quality--not too fatty. Chopped meat was drowning in BBQ sauce. I love copious amounts of sauce, so I appreciated this. BBQ is very sweet & sour, so be aware of its pronounced flavor, which might be overwhelming for some. It gets coooool up there in the mountains, so sitting outside, at the picnic tables, by the food truck will get cold. We were grateful that we were encouraged to go inside the nearby bar and consume our food there.

    I'll pass on Jim's Smokehouse in the future... I consider it a rip-off....mediocre bbq for a ridiculous price.....BEWARE...This is what I got for my $23 two meat plate....one slice of brisket, and 2 small ribs. WTf?? I'll stick with Rudy's BBQ.... I always thought food truck prices would be a good deal...since they don't have brick and mortar store fronts. BUT...apparently not...they are out to screw everyone! Jim's Smokehouse is no exception....a RIP-OFF. $23 for THIS?? One (and I mean ONE) slice of brisket, and 2 small ribs....GIVE ME A BREAK! WHAT A RIP-OFF

    2 meat 2 sides
    Ki C.

    This food truck has a nice view as it is by the road. It has plenty of seats as there were other food trucks behind them. The service was nice. There were two guys who were in the truck working on food. The food came out about 10-15 minutes. It was not that busy, but I can see how only two employees it can be. The food was delicious! The meats were tender and soft. However, it was not warmed up enough which we thought maybe they were not as fresh as we thought. The Mac and cheese was just okay. The scalloped potato had to be the highlight of the dishes we ordered. The scalloped technique created a different texture than regular potatoes, which we enjoyed a lot. The hassinator potato was delicious, and the Mexican twist on it with pico and pickled jalapeño really turned up a notch from regular bbq places. Overall, we enjoyed this place and would still come back again!

    The perfect brisket pull
    Jack M.

    The Black Angus Brisket and Ribs here are insane. In all my travels in TX, this is my new favorite Brisket. The rub is complex. The meat is incredibly fatty and tender. The smoke deeply penetrates the fat. The Ribs are just as tender and smoky. This spot is a gem.

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