Love to stop by this local landmark whenever I'm in the neighborhood. Good bbq, good sides, good friendly service - can't beat that! Oh...it's CASH ONLY, so come with some green, but they do have an atm on the premises if you need it. Outside seating only (picnic tables), or grab & go! read more

Smokey J's Barbeque - This is the building, no inside seating, they have picnic tables to sit at outside. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cash only, dude working was very unkind, and tacos were terrible. Premade (& cold) tortillas, powdered eggs, dry brisket. Not sure what makes this place an "Austin staple" read more

It had been a long time since I have been able to stop by Smokey Js. They still make a fantastic square meal on a round bun. (their menu item for a chopped beef sandwich.). Brisket, moist and flavorful... The pickles and onions just add to the deliciousness. Friendly service...and fast too. Next time you're in the neighborhood of 620 and 2222 stop by and pick up a sandwich or two... They are good the day after... Just do like I do and zap it in the microwave read more

Smokey J's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love their food it's so good but some times one of the guys taking the orders is in a bad mood.

Food is very dry, rude and over priced. Trust me there are way better bbq places around

This place has the flavor and freshness that I'm looking for. The stuffed spud was fantastic! Also, I'm a fan of beef jerky. This jerky is tender and flavorful! Try em both. It's been there for years, with a old school photo on the wall to prove it. Not sure what year, but way back when Lake Travis was full all the time. Some of you may know what I'm talking about. Also, smoked beef fajita wrap is delicious with onions, cheese and BBQ source! read more

Old guy behind the window has a piss poor attitude and tacos are average at best - don't bother just go to the gas station next to it for their tacos much better read more

Smokey J's had been open for 39 years (c 1981) so they must be doing something right! I've been a loooong time patron and have yet to be disappointed. Where else can you get a delicious, generous 1/4lb+ chopped beef sandie for just over 5 bucks ($5.75 to be exact)? And, I am PICKY when it comes to Q and particularly chopped brisket...no fatty bits or sinew to be found. As the profoundly wise Mr. Bing would say, "It's a freakin' steal!" Add a side if a side of tasty beans for $1 and a canned sodie pop fop 75 cents and you've got quite the meal. Every bit worth the splurge! The breakfast tacos are some of the best around and their scratch smoked beef jerky is phenom - if they're not sold out. Hey, haters gonna hate. Meh. I just stick with what I know is phenom on the menu. I'm a customer for life...or until they close...whichever comes first. Lol. read more

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Dry BBQ. Only open when they want to be and entitled and rude to their customers. Do not recommend.

This use to be a go to spot every time I was in the area because I like tacos. Sometimes to go and sometimes to eat there. The tables have continued to get worse and worse over the years with bird poop. The birds have been interfering with eating and harassing as they want a bite. They squawk and jump around which isn't the best atmosphere. Not sure it was healthy to eat at those tables so I was considering to not return over a few visits but I did. The last visit, the gas station was rolling and had vehicles and boat trailers everywhere. No where to park. I sat off to the side for a spot to open. One did. I pulled in. Put my order in for a couple of tacos and paid. The owner or manager with long hair came back and raised hell to all the customers as to who had parked in his spot which was not marked. He was over the top rude. That was my last visit and never to return again mainly because of the health risk of dirty tables. read more

WHOA! This is close to where I work, and my word, I'm so excited to have tried this place for the first time. Today's special was a baked stuffed potato or a pulled pork sandwich. For only $5.00. I chose the sand which. So delicious. Loaded with pulled pork, a little BBQ sauce, not too much, just the right amount. White onion and pickles. So good, so filling. This is a great place to snag a lunch. I can't wait to try more of their items off their menu. read more

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The staff doesn't seem to like serving minorities and they have shit attitudes with customers first thing in the morning. They also don't accept card. And they'll turn you down instead of telling you there's an atm right off to the side. read more

The absolute hands down best chopped beef BBQ sandwich I have ever had When used to spend the weekends on Lake Travis I could not leave without having at least 2 sandwiches before going home. read more

Breakfast tacos were meh at best. But I for the low price, I guess I got what I paid for. Tacos were a good size they just didn't have a lot of flavor. That is an easy fix. The tacos weren't bad, they just weren't that good. But looks like this place has been here a long time though so something has to be good about. Perhaps lunch and dinner. I'm gonna stay optimistic and come back. I love barbecue so I'm not gonna completely throw them under the bus based on their breakfast tacos. read more

If you can't afford Jims Smokehouse this classic at Four Points is a great option for BBQ. Friendly people too.

Best bbq in Austin hands down. Been eating it since I was a kiddo. The food here is always the same 10/10. Never once have I gone and regretted going. Yes all BBQ is expensive but it's most definitely worth it. read more

The sandwich was cold and the employees do not want to be there that is for sure. I would drive 100 miles to eat somewhere else.

CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY. I love their brisket with a side of potato salad & beans. Their sausage on a tortilla is also yummy.

Cash only for this place and they make some good jerky here. Ive gotten takeout from here for dinner and I thought the brisket was pretty good. Breakfast tacos are on point here and I recommend the sausage! read more

Today was my first time here and I have to say I'm very disappointed. I bought a pound of beef and it's all going to the trash, it has an AWFUL smell. read more

Smokey J's Barbeque - Today was my first and last time here. I am very disappointed the beef smells awful and it's mostly fat. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I can honestly say I have never bought a sliced BBQ sandwich and have everything about it be so negative. It was cold, no BBQ Sauce, very tough UN chewable beef (like beef jerky). It was very bland tasting as well. I had been here many times a few years back. No more for me as that was a complete "fail" in the BBQ classification..... read more

Smokey J's Barbeque - The beef is even sliced with the grain instead of across the grain, adding to it's tough long and stringy texture. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've eaten a fair amount of BBQ if you check out my other reviews, so don't think that I'm panning a place with two stars. As others have rightly noted, in other parts of the country this would be considered excellent BBQ, here it is only so-so. Smokey's has been around forever at 4-points and their convenient locale + value pricing will always keep them in business. I'm also a fan of their excellent $5 BBQ beef sandwich, which I will defend to all comers as excellent. I personally find the rest of their fare, especially their brisket, to be bland and on the dry side. That said if you're in the area and need a bite by all means grab the 'wich and smile! This place gets 2 stars on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing on after finishing a meal here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

The experience trumped the food. I've had better BBQ but the dry humored/ sarcastic cashier/ cook can't be beat! Me and my 2 Californian comrades found this shack en route home from a long day on Lake Travis. We had no idea what to expect but it looked scary so that probably meant it was delicious. We ordered a family meal and some beef jerky. We were handed a pound of meat and an entire loaf of bread. The hot links were too spicy for me. The brisket was awesome. Potato salad couldn't be beat. The jerky was nothing short of a lesson in teeth extraction. I don't recommend that. FYI- they offered me "extra thin bread". In Texas, it means our regular bread. What we call "Texas Toast" is their regular "Bread." If you eat there, bugs will fly all over you and your food but it's all part of the honky tonk experience so we enjoyed it! Good times! read more

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Look out for the owner and staff as I have never been to a more negative hateful environment. Eat outside with the birds which are worse than any begging dogs I have seen on tables that I believe have never been cleaned. Heaven forgive you park in the owner or staff parking that is not marked. They will just block you in and refuse to move. Food isn't horrible especially for the price but I have never been at the window watching them make it either reading other reviews in that nature I believe that I wouldn't want to watch and know. Wont be going back to see as no one especially a female should be treated or talked to in the manor this place did. read more

Rolled up at 2:58 and got in line behind a guy who was haggling with the staff about his lunch. Waited for 3 minutes, then stepped up to the window at 3:01. The guy in the window said, "sir, we closed at 3:00." For real. The only reason it's two stars and not just one is that in the past the folks there have been pretty nice. But that was a really bad experience. I will not be back, and neither will the groups of friends I usually have with me in the way to the lake. Great job Smokey J's. Great great job. read more

I have driven by this place for a number of years and never stopped in. Finally, decided to give it a try today. Ordered the chopped baked potato. The potato is surprisingly cooked to perfection. Very tender. They put a nice keeping load of chopped brisket along with cheddar cheese. The meet is very tender and moist. The barbecue sauce has a little kick butt is not too powerful. Overall, I highly recommend this place. Picnic tables under an oak tree. Give this place a try!! read more

Smokey J's Barbeque - Loaded baked potato. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is a hidden gem. The chipped beef is amazing and I find myself going back almost every day for the beans. They're amazing! Potato salad is great too. The reason for 4 stars is that it only accepts cash and I'm not a person that carries cash on me regularly so you sometimes have to go to 7/11 next door and get cash out. read more

I expected better :/ everything was very basic and somewhat bland... potatoe salad tasted store bought :/ I do not recommend read more

Smokey J's Barbeque - Cash only - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was ok. The price was great. I have had better bbq, didnt really understand the menu to well. I got a brisket sandwich and beans, and my friend got a fully loaded baked potatoe which was ok. read more

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What a cool little BBQ place. We came at 11:30 and fortunately they had breakfast tacos still, (they stop making them at 10:30) The owner served us and he was very polite and a nice guy. Service was fast and the food was great! I'd like to try their loaded potato next time. read more

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This little spot is on my list of Austin haunts every time I visit. Their pulled pork sandwich has gotten a little peppery over the years, but still good. I really like the fajita meat...very tender and juicy. I believe it's smoked for 10-12 hours and boy, it makes trying to bring a veggie that much harder. It's so good, I'm willing to risk a three hour plane ride to bring it back to California. read more

Smokey J's Barbeque - Storefront - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been eating delicious BBQ here for almost 20 years. When I lived down the street I got Breakfast Tacos and Brisket here often. This past Sunday I stopped by for a Brisket Sandwich and it was just as good as I remembered! They are located at the NW corner of 620/2222 in the same parking lot as Texaco and a Liquor store that cashes checks (they only take cash so this might be important info). There is no indoor seating. You place your order at the outdoor counter and wait for and eat your food at the picnic tables or get it to go. They get an extra star for allowing my butt sniffer. Anyone who trusts a dog not to lunge at the smell of roasting meat gets an extra star from me. But then my Pup is well behaved and lays under the table in hopes of dropped food.... read more

We ran by here for lunch a few days ago. Its super close to our house, but then again so is Rudy's, which tends to be our BBQ place when we can't make it into town for Franklin's. If you are in the area and need a quick bite to eat, give it a try- otherwise its not worth the drive. The brisket was just okay, but for a sandwich that only cost $3.75 and I don't have to drive anywhere for, I'll settle for just okay. read more

Don't let the smoke fool you. Only in times of desperation and if you can't make it down the street to Rudy's, then my heart goes out to you. This is a local eatery that offers mediocre bbq at best. It's more of a sandwich stop rather than meat indulgence. Normally one would find the gas station corner hole in the wall a great find, sadly this isn't it. The Brisket and chopped beef sort of lack. Sausage is the strongest draw I believe. When I see the name Smokey J.s, again I'll keep driving. read more

This place is garbage . Gave me 2 chopped beef sandwiches with nothing but gristle fat ! Dude go feed that to your momma or somebody! Stick that toothpick u put in those sandwiches up ur ass! Yuck ! read more

I've been here twice and had the same impression both times. The two dishes I had, had the beef on fries and one beef on a potato. Both times I liked the meat but the starches left something to be desired. read more

I went there the other day extremely curious to see how it was. I ordered two sandwiches, the chopped beef and a sliced beef. I also ordered potato salad, chips and 2 drinks. All of that came to $10. Not bad. The chopped beef was good. It had a nice smokey flavor and was pretty filling. I was not a fan of the sliced beef as it was a bit tough, had no flavor, and seemed a bit cold. I would not order that again. With Rudy's down the street, the choice comes down to who has the better chopped beef and which is the better deal. I won't eat anything else from either one (not a sausage fan). That's a tough one. I like Rudy's chopped beef, but it is a little more expensive. The sides are certainly cheaper at Smokey J's, but I am a big fan of Rudy's Sause. Since I normally keep some Rudy's Sause in my fridge, I guess I'd go with Smokey J's, but only by a little. In fact, since I get gas at Shell, near Rudy's, I could see me going to them more often out of convenience. Overall, it was average. It will fill you up and keep you coming back, but there is definitely better out there. read more

This place has been around for as long as I can remember; and theres a good reason for that. Their BBQ has stayed the same through the years and that a great thing because its always been fabulous. Easily the best sausage wrap I've had. Only catch; it is cash only so keep that in mind! read more

I have stopped in here a few times, and it's been consistently OK. It's a no frills stand with covered picnic tables. Prices are pretty low and the staff has always been courteous and quick. Sandwiches are good for a quick eat, and the sides are decent. The stuffed potato is VERY stuffed and tasty - good pick if you're very hungry. My favorite here is the sausage wrap. read more

GOOD beef! I got a sliced beef sandwich and oh man it hit the spot! Nice cheap bite, good taste, sweet man! It is hard to get a quick cheap bite. ear the lake, so I am HAPPY to have (re)found Smokey J's! My friend got the combo sandwich, perfect with sliced and chopped beef with pickles :D thanks! read more