Holy smokes! Somebody call the fire department bc this place is FIRE and it's out of control!…read more Brisket is fantastic. Reminds me of Truth barbeque in Houston which is rated best in the state by some. Mac and cheese was outstanding. Fries were great and nice and salty. Banana pudding good. Nice work, thank you Stiles.

I am from California, and I came to Texas to visit family. My brother in law brought me to this…read morerestaurant because he mentioned the BBQ is great. Well.....he was definitely right about this place. I had a brisket / sausage sandwich (I forgot the name) and he shared some of the meat with me. Great food for sure! The service was regular (you pay first and they bring the food to you), with nothing special. The ambiance is good for customers who are into sports, due to the televisions throughout the business. Good spot for BBQ, and large groups.

Cozy little Texas BBQ with inside and outside seating, TVs, and delicious food. I used to get…read moretheir BBQ when they were selling out of a food truck. I really like their food and what they've done with their permanent location. Well done!

we went there last thursday at noon. the place was not busy. i got the quail birds and my friend…read moregot the bbq meats. both of our dishes are not up to the expectations. my plate was sooo small and i asked them if they could swap it for another one. they are like NO. really? you just took this out of the oven just now! i left hungry. the ambiance is fast food type not the rustic bbq vide. two stars and not going there

Jim's is absolutely worth the drive out of the city center for great bbq and service. While I've…read moretypically driven out to Lockhart to visit friends and, inevitably, devour all that Tx agriculture has to offer, Jim's is easily my new favorite. All of the other places in Austin proper are crawling with tourists (yeah yeah, pot meet kettle) and are packed. Skip the obvious and you'll be rewarded with one of the best meals in town. Getting there: The drive out from the city is plenty fun and takes you over Pennybacker Bridge. Plenty of parking. Ambiance: Picnic tables are plentiful with shade. Or you can head to the bar next door to grab a cold one while you enjoy the juiciest, most tender, melt in your mouth brisket or dry rub ribs. Go for the plate of 2 meat and 2 side options for the full experience. Unsure of what to pick? Brisket, ribs, Mac and cheese, and scalloped potatoes. Your heart might hate you afterward but your tastebuds and stomach won't. I loved it so much I went twice. Hell, I'm sitting in the airport now at six something in the morning drooling wishing I could go back one last time. I might just go change my flight...

Why 3 stars? Because this is a review I really hate to write…read more --- --- --- When I see a 4.9 star rating with nearly 300 reviews, you have my attention. I know that it's pretty much a guarantee that I am going to enjoy my meal, and I'll probably love it. Sadly, this was probably the biggest mismatch of rating:taste I've ever experienced. My friend and I had a lengthy discussion about this in our hotel room. He didn't trust the reviews and said the photos of the BBQ looked very underwhelming. I won the argument, because we ended up visiting, but he won the war because he was right. We ordered our food and then went and sat at the bar so we could enjoy in the A/C. We were chatting with the bartender for a few minutes, and then our plates of food came. I tried the brisket.... not good. I tried the ribs... woof. I tried the pulled pork... yikes. My friend and I were giving each other the eye in between bites, as the employee was only a few feet away from us and talking to the bartender. She eventually asked us how it was. To be honest, I would have probably just said, "good" and moved on, because I hate coming across rudely. But my friend? He cannot tell a lie. He just came out and said we were not into it. She was very nice about it and actually ended up bringing us more ribs. They were significantly better. Pretty good, actually. She also brought us some coleslaw. I wasn't a big fan, but it was appreciated. The brisket had a couple of good fatty bites, but everything else about it was pretty rubbery and not very flavorful. 2-stars. The original ribs were overcooked and tough. 2-stars. The pulled pork was the worst of the bunch. It literally tasted like a wet dog smells. I hate to say that, but I'm just being honest. 1-star. So to be honest, this was a 2-star experience for us. I'm upgrading to 3-stars because the customer service was excellent, and the 2nd round of ribs was a significant upgrade. But as my friend put it, why would they be okay serving us those original ribs when they were obviously not up to quality. What I assume happened here is that the owner or primary pit master was not working when we visited on a Monday at 11am. It's likely the case of a backup being pretty lackadaisical. But it was rough. We did enjoy the ping pong table afterward, I guess?

Disappointing food and service. I went in on a weekend for a quick bite. The chicken was under…read morecooked. I had to send it back. It came back completely lacking flavor. I really never want to send anything back, but I also expect better food when spending money. This was my first visit. The pricing is about what you'd expect. There's lot of options here, but I will not be returning. I saw a horrible interaction with the lady taking my order (who may be a manager), and a teenager she was yelling at. He hadn't said a word to her before she started in on him. His mother had to step in. It was just a bad overall visit. I do not recommend this location. The whole visit made me uncomfortable and unfortunately I will not be returning.

Yummy yummy yummy! chimichurri steak and fries. Really hit the spot. I was trying to re-create a…read moreFrench 'steak frites' but got something much better. I'll bet it was a bit of a fatty ribeye, but this is still my new go-to spot for a mid-range priced steak. Soooo many options.

I've lived in Leander for 11 years, and I had only been to Smokey Mo's BBQ once or twice about 10…read moreyears ago. Unfortunately, my first experience was, at best, pretty lackluster. I decided it was finally time to give it another shot, and I'm so glad I did. First of all, the service was phenomenal. The employee who took my order ~I believe his name was Aidan~ did an amazing job. Not only did he take my order quickly and efficiently, but since I was dining in, he also brought my food out to my table, which I really appreciated. Everywhere I go I always order some kind of dirty Mac and cheese, which in this case is the chopped brisket with Mac and Cheese, even though it isn't listed on the menu as a meal. I usually know exactly what I want before I get to the register so I don't waste anyone's time, and Aidan knew exactly how to ring it up. The entire transaction took less than a minute but didn't feel rushed. The atmosphere was very relaxed on a Thursday evening. It wasn't very busy, but after this visit, I can definitely understand why people keep coming back. The food was excellent. The mac and cheese was perfectly cheesy, and the chopped brisket was moist and flavorful. To finish off the meal, I had a slice of apple crumb pie for dessert, and it was a great ending to an already fantastic experience. I'll definitely be coming back again soon perhaps to try the breakfast tacos next time. If this visit is any indication, I have high hopes for them. This has become one of my favorite experiences at a local restaurant, and I'm excited to return.

Do better Smokey Mo's! My family ordered Smokey Mo's Barbecue for dinner. We live three minutes…read moreaway and picked it up ourselves. When we saw the food it was absolutely disgusting. My daughter looked at the blob of congealed cheese with hard noodles contained in the solid mass and apologized for not being able to eat it. It honestly looked like something that was rescued from a cafeteria dumpster over a week ago. The potato salad was the second unappetizing blob on the plate. Mind you, they were all at room temperature. Remember that we live three minutes away. I tried to be positive and pointed out that it's all about the barbecue. Dry brisket - tough ribs and sausage that looked as if it had spoiled prior to being cooked and left out for three days before making it in to the to go containers. I wouldn't even feed this sausage to a dog and can't believe they would actually serve this. We were the only customers so it isn't as if they were in a rush and too busy to notice. Since it was so expensive and we were brought up to be polite and not waste food we all tried to eat some of the meal. I'm sorry this is so long but it seems I have plenty of time as two of our three bathrooms have been occupied for what feels like an eternity - less than two hours after picking up our $65 dinner from Smokey Mo's Leander

One of the best bbq Turkey sandwiches I've had. The regular one is great but this was a special…read morethat day. The size and flavor were both on point. Dare I say gourmet? Yep, definitely. The service is quick with a smile. They give buzzers so you can walk away and come back when it's ready. My only wish is for some really good chips to go with it.

Amazing bbq and my husband is a huge fan of the smoked burgers! Their special turkey sandwiches…read morewith raspberry chipotle are a favorite

I am starting with a 4 star review only because I haven't tried everything yet, but based the two…read moreitems I did try, it was great! First, the staff is amazingly friendly offered explanations for everything I asked. I was getting food from another vendor so I just wanted to sample a few items and I chose the BBQ jambalaya and Banana pudding. I was pleasantly surprised that the jambalaya had sausage, brisket and chicken in it so every bite had at least meat. It did have a small kick, but overall it was amazing. The rice wasn't over cooked and the meat wasn't dried out. I will definitely get this again. The banana pudding was FANTASTIC!!!! The vanilla wafers were still crispy and the flavor was outstanding. I was sad I didn't get two. I am very excited to go back and try the brisket burger as it sounds amazing from the description the owner gave me. I will update my review as I try more.

From the owner: Texana Burger Food Truck Located at Leander Trucking Co. food truck park in Leander Texas…read more Texana BBQ Caters events of all kinds, including at our park. The location offers indoor and outdoor seating, corn hole, playscape, and several TVs for sports fans. There is also a bar serving beer and wine at the park. Serving smoked burgers and sides Thursday through Sunday at our Texana Burger truck location. Hours and menus are subject to change. Check out our website or social media for business updates.

Lazy G BBQ Company in Cedar Park is exactly what it sounds like: lazy. For a BBQ joint in Texas,…read morewhere the standard is high, this place is embarrassingly bad. Rudy's BBQ should be the baseline, yet Lazy G doesn't even reach that. I ordered the ribs and brisket, hoping for something decent, but both were far below average. The brisket was especially disappointing--you could see the congealed fat right in the slices (see pictures). Serving meat at the right temperature is BBQ 101, and their failure here made the texture and flavor a cold, greasy mess. The sides weren't any better. The cucumber salad was bland, with just a dusting of dill and no seasoning whatsoever. Adding salt and vinegar should be a no-brainer, but apparently, even the basics were too much effort here. I was excited to try the smoked mushroom side (as a mushroom lover), but it was downright unpleasant. There was zero smokiness, and the sauce tasted like a watered-down BBQ sauce, giving the button mushrooms a soggy, unappetizing texture. The BBQ sauce was another letdown--it tasted like bottled Sweet Baby Ray's. For a BBQ place, using (or at least mimicking) store-bought sauce is the ultimate red flag that they just don't care. Even at $22 for a two-meat plate, the quality doesn't justify the price. In short, Lazy G BBQ Company doesn't just fall short--it doesn't even try. If their goal was to live up to their name, they succeeded; this food is lazy, uninspired, and, frankly, not worth your time or money.

I would go back just for that pork belly with the black pepper bark! OMG…read more....... My husband never eats mac and cheese and I'll be darned if he didn't finish my Trashy Mac and Cheese for me that evening! Finally! Some mac and cheese that is actually delicious and creamy. The toppings of brisket, bbq sauce, french onions and jalapenos all stirred together makes each bite a little slice of heaven. WOW! The next morning he said, "I kept telling myself I need to leave a little bit more for Lee Lee but I kept opening it back up and eating more until it was all gone!" Good thing I had my bites right when we arrived at our hotel because I was so hungry. My husband ordered sliced brisket and we lucked out and got a few of the brisket burnt ends. They weren't all "candified" like a lot of the other bbq places serve; but they were smoky and delicious. I also enjoyed the potato salad. We were excited to order the smoked mushrooms but honestly, they could have used a bit more flavor for me. You could just tap the salt shaker and it would have been fine. I appreciated the creative side dish and love how the bbq scene has doubled down on the side hustle! It was cold out so we sat on the enclosed patio that had heaters and were very comfortable. We order a couple of beers and waited for our food. The service was friendly. This was a nice dining experience.

No sweet BBQ sauce. Only sauce on the table is thin like water and says "Hot Sauce". Chopped (no…read morepulled) pork is spicy, so if you can't tolerate some hot spice you won't like the chopped pork. They do have sliced pork that is just smoked with no sauce at all. Didn't try the brisket, sausage or chicken this trip. Skin-on potato salad was OK, but not as creamy as Rudy's. They also feature an in-store deli meat selection which looked pretty good. For me, the no sweet sauce is a deal breaker so I probably won't be back, but if you like spicy hot you will probably like it. That's the reason fir only 3 stars.

I've always enjoyed the food at Southside Market, but I'm disappointed with the direction they've…read moregone on pricing and menu options. They've done away with the combo plates and traditional barbecue meals. Everything is now essentially à la carte. Want a sandwich? You pay for the sandwich and then pay separately for the meat. Want a baked potato? It's about $7 before adding meat. Salads are around $9 before meat. Brisket is approximately $34 per pound, chopped brisket around $30 per pound, and most other meats are $18-$20 per pound. The food is still good, and the staff has always been friendly, but the pricing has become hard to justify. A basic lunch for a family of three was nearly $60, and we weren't ordering anything extravagant. What really stood out was that we came in at lunchtime on a Friday and the restaurant was nearly empty. It feels like the current pricing model may be pushing customers away. I understand costs have gone up, but eliminating combo plates and making everything completely à la carte has made what used to be an affordable barbecue stop feel overpriced. I hope they reconsider bringing back some meal deals or combo options because the food is still worth coming for--it's just becoming harder to afford.

Been coming here for 3 years, before the Michelin star. This place has always been nothing short of…read moreexemplary when it comes to service, and food. Today i came at 10 am, after some months away, and already a line past the chiropractor next door indicating at least a 2 hour wait until reaching the front.. It gets to a point where this place, that has been loved by many in the community, has become inaccessible to that same community. There should be no reason for someone from this community, who just wants some good Q, to either A. Get in line over 1.5 hours prior to opening or B. Suffer the 2+ hour wait if getting in line even an hour before opening. I wouldn't have written this review if I didn't also come on Wednesday 8/12 only to see yet another line out the door at 130 pm, with meats sold out. I respect how big this place has gotten, but something has to be done to become more accessible to this community which has uplifted them. ... and no spending $170 minimum on their online service just to "skip the line" is not a solution. The service charge is insane, like paying a bouncer at a club to skip the line. 5* as always on the food..

Interstellar BBQ was on my list of must visit during this trip to Austin. I was staying closer to…read moredowntown so this was more of a hike to get out here but it was a fun trip especially being able to try their amazing food. They also very fun of merchandise that I really wanted to get as a while. I got there about 30 minutes before opening and I was able to get my food about an hour afterwards. They went over a quick blur with everyone about how everything worked you that about the specials that they had for the day and also if you wanted to try things you can order things by the slice and not necessarily buy pound or the half pound. This freed things up for me to be able to try everything. I got the drunken turkey, a pork rib, pork belly, jalapeno popper sausage, and then there brisket. I knew there's no way I was going to be able to finish the food so also didn't get to order any of the signs or desserts this time of around. They're already a good maybe 20 or 30 people in line ahead of me when I got there prior to opening. Everyone looked very excited and wanting to try the food. I'm glad I did not mobile order the minimum order because there's no way I would have finished that. And at the very end they were able to give me a container that I could take on the airplane for my flight later this afternoon. There's so many delicious things on there many that I wanted to try. Sounded like a lot of people were ordering tacos too. There is a good amount of seating inside and also outside. Overall it's a fun experience and a very glad I came all this way here to experience everything.