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    Red's Smoking BarBQ

    4.4 (69 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ryan H.

    The brisket yesterday at Reese Bros in SA was better, but this brisket is awesome, just not enough bark and smoke for me. But the infusion of Mexican culture with tacos, tamales, and fresh salsa, and great people more than made up for it. Definitely worth a stop when you're in the area or passing through on I-35.

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    Really disappointed. The brisket was so dry and already oxidized by the time it was served. You can tell they cut the strips long before it was served. The ribs and pulled pork were ok nothing special. The only reason i'm giving this a 2 and not a 1 is because the cream corn was good. It took so long to get the food ready which shouldn't be the case because everything is cooked already just needs to served. Rudys is much better which if you know, is a mid tier bbq place. The location itself was basically a junk yard which was really weird. Overall would not recommend. For advice, you need a holding oven to hold your briskets at the proper temperature and only cut the strips right before serving because exposing them to air dries them out.

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    Taria C.

    The three of us ordered the pulled pork sandwiches. They were juicy and packed with a lot of meat. Very yummy.

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    Jules L.

    Amazing service, super friendly. Reasonable prices and muy delicioso! Do yourself a favor and try their BBQ but please save me some!!! Definitely a hidden gem!

    Ribs were unbelievably juicy!! Fall-off-the-bone goodness.
    Jess M.

    Hidden in the cusp of Pflugerville is this absolute GEM of a barbecue truck. The brisket, ribs and breakfast tacos were absolutely amazing. What really makes this such a great restaurant is how sweet the owner and daughter were. They are truly genuine and love what they do - and it clearly shows! I highly recommend this place and am tempted to host a party JUST so I can have them cater it. I'm definitely going back and highly recommend.

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    Ruth S.

    Y'all it's goooooood. The owners a kind and so appreciative. We got the family pack #1: 2 lbs of meat and 2 pint sides. Got sausage which was normal. Chicken which was sooo good and smoked. And the brisket was pretty damn good. Potatoes salad was excellent. Green Beans were great too.

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    Alexa J.

    The food here is mind-blowing. Brisket is so nice and fatty. Cream corn, potato salad, and baked potato with brisket are all amazing. Kudos to the chef. Worth the wait, trust me (mine was about 10 min).

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    Food wasn't that great. Dry. Bbq sauce was not a good flavor. You need cash. They have an ATM on site.

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    8 months ago

    Nice bbq meat in a nice neighborhood, staff was nice too and their cream corn is awesome

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    Rude staff, brisket was super dry. Overall horrible experience. Don't know who is giving this place good reviews.

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    Super awesome local spot- very close to my house. Great family business w amazing food

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    Amazing food friendly service just a little pricey it's a food truck in a neighborhood but so worth it

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    Delicious, its cash only but its probably my favorite bbq in the area. The brisket is my go to, sausage was good as well

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    Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

    Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

    4.4(855 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Came to ride bikes on the Gillieland Creek Trail and stopped in for Sunday lunch…read more Brothertons was great. We got 2 Two meat plates for our family of 4. The side of fries was overwhelming. So many. The green chili mac and cheese was a little spicy, the "green chili" didn't give it away when ordering. Overall we spent $60 and would come back. Everyone was friendly and the place was very clean.

    Brotherton's Black Iron may have been a great BBQ when it first opened…read more The place is highly regarded and has a great reputation. However the great pitmaster, John Brotherton, who made Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue a legendary place passed away a year ago. He was only 49. His death was sudden and shocking. Net of being a great cook, he apparently was also a great human being. He was much beloved in the Pflugerville community. When a master chef dies, It is usually very hard to his or her restaurant to recover. Brotherton's has taken a serious serious loss. * * * 1) The brisket that was once exceptionally tasty now does not taste like much. 2) Ribs that were highly regarded are now nothing special. 3) I can't say whether the pitmaster was responsible for the sides. However the tater tot casserole has become unpleasant. The beans don't have anything to them. * * * Fortunately I was with charming and absolutely delightful company. So the conversation over the table sparkled. The living carry on many of the good things of life. Those good things take more forms than just the food we put in our mouths. * * * That said, Brotherton's is a serious reminder that death comes to us all. When we die, many of the good things we created die with us.

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    Texas Traditional Bar-B-Q - Sliced Brisket Sandwich

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    3.9(116 reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    I work for the local newspaper, The Manor Journal. We had to put together an ad for them. Since we…read morehave no advertising that we could repurpose, I took it as an opportunity to go over there and take a look around to get inspired. I know this little shack. We drive by it every day. It doesn't look like much, but it is certainly a destination. It is the smells of smoked barbecue that gently waft over Manor. It is a reminder that we live in Texas where smoked meat is a thing. I took pictures of signs and their outdoor seating arrangements as well as their drive-through. Then, I went inside and took a look around. I was met by a small crowd and very busy cooks behind the counter. I took some pictures and finally got to meet the staff. They are very polite, and greeted me with a smile and asked me what I wanted to order. I couldn't make up my mind, but I did ask a lot of questions to get an idea how to position their advertising. So much to choose from. It sounds to me that this is the type of place where you order- pick up and go on a picnic or bring to your home to feed the masses. That was my take away; A picnic table, bench, and a broad selection of meats. You can't beat the prices here either. For the same price of going to McDonald's, you can order A better tasting meal. I prefer supporting our local businesses so that they can remain here and serve the loyal customer base. To be honest, I didn't order anything. But I did see the range of food that they do serve and they do very well for the selections. The food here sounds to be very consistent. I plan on coming back and having a sit down with Gary who is the owner there. He's a pretty neat guy from what I hear.

    Come for lunch when the BBQ is freshest. The meats fall off the bones. Don't let the shed ambiance…read morescare you away. The service was soooo helpful. I came in near closing on a rainy night and they took extra time to make me a perfect plate. I even ordered an extra brisket sandwich to go which they took the time to trim the fat off if you desired. The meats definitely carried a strong unmistakable Smokey taste. The sauce was very peppery so you might want to sample that first before fully committing.

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    Smoky Buns - Jalapeño sausage, turkey, ribs and brisket.

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    4.9(18 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    The Best in Central Texas!…read more I've tried BBQ from all over, and while I might be a little biased, I firmly believed that the best BBQ was in Florida... until I tried Smoky Buns. First, let's talk about the location. It's tucked down a bumpy road between two duplex apartments. It sounds a little sketchy, but trust me, it is so worth it (definitely drive your truck or SUV if you have one!). This place is a true hidden gem. They have a dope setup with covered outdoor seating if you want to chill and eat there, but we ended up taking ours to go. Now, for the food. I ordered the 1 Meat Brisket Plate, which comes with a side, sauce, and pickles/pickled onions. Bro... that brisket was like butter. I know "tenderism" is trending all over social media right now, but this right here is the real deal!! It was so incredibly soft. For my side, I got the potato salad. To be honest, it was a little bland on its own, but it actually worked as a nice, solid base for me to hook it up my own way once I got home. Overall, Smoky Buns is a dope spot and easily hands-down the best BBQ in Central Texas!!!! I will absolutely be back.

    This BBQ trailer is the real deal. The brisket is hands down some of the best I have ever had,…read moreeasily right up there with Terry Black's and Franklin Barbecue. That says a lot. The sausage is incredible too. Super juicy and packed with flavor. The pork belly was also really good and cooked just right. And don't miss out on the awesome sides as well. Jesse, the owner, is very customer service oriented and checks in on you throughout your time there. He genuinely wants to make sure you are doing good and enjoying everything. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the experience here. If you are anywhere nearby, it is absolutely worth stopping for.

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