I didn't want to leave Austin without getting some bbq. I landed here and picked up a two meat dinner to go. I got the ribs and sliced brisket with tater tot casserole for myself and glazed brussel sprouts for my BFF. I also got the pork belly. All were okay but the brisket and casserole were exceptional. I did not like the BBQ sauce at all. It was pretty busy but the line wasn't bad. read more

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Fabulous bbq and well worth the trip to this North Lamar location. They make a mean brisket -- peppery, tender, just enough savory fattiness, and definitely high quality. I'd put this up there with the more famous Franklin any day. Tip -- if you are with a group of three or four I'd go with the Trinity Platter because you will be able to try the ribs, sausage of your choice, and brisket. The corn casserole as a side is delicious and the kids loved it. Mac and cheese was very good. Excellent servers all. Always busy but the line moves fairly fast. read more

First thing that caught my attention is that the staff are super nice and friendly. You enter, get in the lineup, pay, take your cutlery and find a table to sit and enjoy your food. You can choose from the sandwich menu or meat plates (2sides included). Meat options are smoked chicken, turkey breast, pork ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket and sausage. Or, you can order beef ribs, period! I ordered a 2-meat platter of beef brisket and sausage with the sides of coleslaw and homemade fries. Brisket was tender and juicy and very delicious. And as they say themselves, it's the homemade sausage of the month! read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went here on a work field trip. They had to accommodate about 50 people buffet style. The food was still pretty good. I am sure 5 stars would've been earned had I ordered like normal patron. Very simple dining area but decent Texas bbq. Not quite like Arkansas though read more

Wow everything we had here was seriously awesome!! I got the brisket plate with corn casserole, hash brown casserole and Brussels sprouts. Cannot pick a favorite side they were all SO good! The brisket was tender and loved the barbecue sauce they serve with it. We also got the prime rib special that came with duck fat roasted garlic and Parmesan potatoes. Potatoes were awesome but liked the brisket meat better. They also offered a side of ranch that was great with all the sides! Had a lot of leftovers and left super full. Would definitely come back. Long line at lunch time but it goes quick! All the workers were friendly and helpful! Lots of seating inside and parking. read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Prime Rib Special with duck fat roasted garlic and parmesan potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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From the moment I walked in, the bustling atmosphere and inviting aroma of barbecue had me excited for my very first experience of Texas barbecue. There was a line when we got there but it moved pretty quickly and it got busier as the evening went on. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They even gave us complimentary tastes of the delicious brisket while we waited in line. Highlights: * Brisket (10/10) - with its perfect balance of smokiness and tenderness. * Sweet Serrano fried Brussels sprouts (9/10) - it was so flavorful and had a kick to it that paired exceptionally well with the richness of the meats. * Corn casserole (8.5/10) - this was my sister's favorite side. It's so simple but absolutely delicious! * Pork and beef ribs (9/10) - both were succulent and packed with flavor. We also ordered mac n' cheese but found it was pretty average. It didn't really stand out compared to the other side dishes. Would definitely come back here again! read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Follow me if you'd like and keep up with my travels. When you think Texas. You think BBQ. This place is just that. We had a great time and left completely full. The service was fast and friendly. The patio was perfect and weather was great. The brisket was tender. The sausage was perfect and the pork belly burnt ends!!!! Amazing. I also had the Brussels sprouts. Potato salad and corn casserole. Definitely a go to place. I will return. read more

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So much more convenient than having to go downtown for BBQ! Located in North Lamar this place has great bbq, great service, and very chill and laid back ambience. I came here for some quick eats to take home so I got a pound of pulled pork and a a pound of brisket all for a great price. Staff was super friendly and gave me sides like pickles, onions and bbq sauce. The cashier was super friendly too in giving me plastic utensils and paper plates. Will have to check out what it's like eating in because even at lunch time the place seemed very lively! read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came on the 4th of July! Parking was simple, line to order was fairly long but moved quickly. Everyone working the line was super friendly! Made ordering very easy. I'm not sure if I missed it, but it would be nice to have a separate register for desserts/drinks. I would've gone back up for a second beer if it didn't mean waiting in the line again. Now the food - delicious and fulfilling, but in a BBQ hot spot like central TX, the competition is just too high for this to be a 5-star meal. Brisket was pretty dry; the firecracker sausage of the month was really good but also didn't blow me out of the water; the bbq sauce was good but not memorable. Corn casserole was yummy, but when I added some chopped jalapeños from the accoutrements, it sent it over the edge. Would love to see a jalapeño corn casserole on the menu! My partner got both of the July 4th specials - Smoked Brisket cheeseburger and smoked hot dog. If I was rating off of this alone, it would be a solid 5 stars. The few bites that I had of both, plus the fries, were outstanding. Would definitely return for this, but would probably look elsewhere if I was craving barbecue. read more

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Ever since I ate at Stiles switch bbq I have not been able to stop thinking about it! Every thing on the menu was absolutely delicious and this is by far my new BBQ spot. Not to mention the service was great super kind and friendly. I definitely recommend the corn casserole and Brussels spouts on the side. All the meat was to die for can't wait to go back! read more

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This was my first real bbq meal in texas and it was pretty amazing. Got the 2 meat, and got Brisket and Pulled pork. Not sure what sauce came with it, but that sauce was pretty good. Sides, the fries weren't bad, but the beans had a bit of a kick. read more

The service was fast and flavorful and the staff was very friendly. I really enjoyed the vibe of the place, and how affordable the food was. My only reason for not giving four stars is the mac and cheese was underwhelming compared to the rest of the food. Either way, the BBQ was amazing so still worth trying!! read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - 3 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Cool atmosphere, great meats, decent sides. Slow line and a tad pricey but worth a trip on occassion.

Came here for lunch with three coworkers and split the Texas trinity tray which is supposed to feed 4-6 people. We had 4 people and had a little bit of food leftover so I would say it was good for 4-5 people but might not be quite enough for six. The food itself was so so good! The brussel sprouts were insane!! Perfectly cooked and had a sweet and spicy glaze that was so yummy. The jalapeño cheddar sausage and brisket were also some of my favs but everything was seriously awesome. The restaurant itself is super cute with plenty of seating and when we showed up there was a decent line but they had it moving pretty quickly so we did not wait very long! read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - The Texas Trinity - 4-6 People - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is amazing. The food is delicious: had the brisket, corn casserole & brussel sprouts. My friend was impressed by the excellent customer service. They really went above & beyond that evening! Definitely returning. read more

Stiles Switch delivers flavorful Texas BBQ with unique sides while featuring craft brew on tap! My favorite is getting two meat plate because you get to try more and if you don't finish it take it home for later! Their corn casserole and potato salad are some of the best in town! They're rubs, brisket, and sausage are to die for. I also am so happy they've added new sauces to the tables. It's my favorite place to bring out of town visitors to for a memorable Texas BQQ experience! read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - 2 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was good. I don't love the flavor of the beef rib. It's just missing something. Cooper's beef rib is one my favorite things in the world so I was a lil remorseful about this one. The Mac and cheese is delicious. The service is super quick and the ambiance is old school bbq counter service. read more

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Wash your hands before you order because you WILL be licking those fingers! It's a casually cool vibe great for groups or solo eating. The service is just wonderful: smiles, knowledge, and a love for their product and each other oozed out of every employee. I got turkey, brisket, mac&chz, and corn soufflé. And banana pudding. A. Mac is good, but the corn deserves a double order B. They give you a ramekin of sauce. Toss it. Grab the mustard and Chili Lime sauce off the table and ask for extra ramekins to go! C. Those house made pickles are bomb! D. I need more pudding! Go. Fill your belly and soul. Get more to go! read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stiles switch is one of the best bbq spots in Austin! The food is consistently great and the service is impeccable! The turkey is always juicy and fresh and nothing beats their tater tot casserole. While this is a counter service restaurant the staff are still exceptionally friendly, thoughtful and go the extra mile. If you haven't tried it yet, this is your sign to! read more

Some of the best wings I've ever had with the Alabama white sauce! My boyfriend wholeheartedly agreed. We also had the brisket and smoked turkey. Both were good (because honestly, what bbq in Austin isn't good) but not mindblowingly phenomenal. I was not a huge fan of the mac and cheese, it was a little on the mushy side for my personal taste. The corn casserole was excellent. The beans were extremely middling. I didn't love that the sauces were so thin; I much preferred the bottles of sauces that were sitting at the table. Cute ambiance and not super busy! read more

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The food was delicious. The meat was tender and juicy. The servers were so gracious. They found out we were visiting from Florida and gave us a sample of scrumptious turkey. One of the servers also offered ranch dressing for the fries. It was a great choice! The restaurant is exactly what one would picture of a Texas BBQ restaurant, full of colorful lighting, neon signs, wooden tables and chairs, and oldies music. As I write this, Brick House is playing, lol! Thank you for the fabulous introduction to Texas hospitality! read more

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One meat plate - pork ribs 2 sides - Mac n cheese + potato salad You can get bread, pickles, onions, pickled onions, jalapeños with it. The mac n cheese surprisingly had some spice, but it was delicious! The potato salad is very filling. I thought the pork ribs were a bit on the saltier side, but if you eat it with bread the flavors balance out. Water from soda fountains usually taste diluted but the water here was normal. The staff was friendly and gave me a to-go bag when I asked for one. To-go boxes are next to the soda machines. Heating up the food the next day tasted better (especially the warm pickles!) read more

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The past couple months have been really terrible when ordering online for delivery. It has nothing to do with delivery time either! It's clear management treats online orders like food under lamps at 7-11: nothing tastes fresh and they clearly don't give a s*** about online orders and it shows. I'm convinced that they make the most popular items beforehand early in the day, and then portions them out as relative orders come in. It's a shame because when Stiles sticks to it's standards, this place is easily 4 stars. read more

The atmosphere is awesome. You get a great texas vibe the minute you step foot on the premise. The service was great. Very friendly and efficient. The food was great. Beef ribs were huge. The brisket was very tender. The pork belly was very savory. The sausage was very flavorful. Highly recommend all the meats. The sides were great too. The fries and tator tot casserole was very tasty. I highly recommend this place if you want good texas bbq. read more

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Had dinner here for our last night in Texas, had the 2 meat plate (brisket and sausage) potato salad and corned bread for sides. The food was awesome!!! Brisket was juicy and deelicious! Service was great, the person in front gave freebies to try and the rustic barn decor fit the overall style. read more

St. Louis Rib: 5 Brisket: 3 Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: 3 Corn casserole: 3 The pork ribs were the star of the show. Some of the best I've had. Perfect bite. Loved the spice dimension it had to it. Solid BBQ. Overall 3.5. A four and above put you in the top tier. This place is outside of those notable places (Interstellar, Brown's, Terry Black's, Franklin's, La Barbecue, Micklethwait...) read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Texas Trinity - St. Louis Pork Ribs, Brisket & Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage | IG: @jojuane - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was crazy busy on a Tuesday in July, when it was 113 degrees outside. They were out of pork ribs and chicken at 7 pm, but we made due. The brisket was the best I have ever had, and the pulled pork was equally awesome. I had the Serrano Brussel sprouts, and they were good and spicy. The macaroni and cheese was a little disappointing (if M&C can be disappointing). It was cheesy enough but was lacking flavor. They have three or four BBQ sauces, but why bother when the meat is this good? One thing I would do differently next time? Get here earlier and try those pork ribs! read more

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Everything I had was nut allergy friendly. Not sure about the desserts. We arrived at Stiles Switch around 4:40PM on a Saturday afternoon. There was a small line but it only took a few minutes. We were very warmly welcomed by the gentleman slicing brisket, who offered us a sample while we pondered individual plates or a family pack for four. We ended up ordering a family pack with the corn casserole and brussel sprouts as sides, ($90) with two beef ribs added on ($77). I was worried that coming late in the day would mean that we get old barbecue or that they would run out of things, but I had nothing to fear today! The barbecue was overall phenomenal for the great location and the nontraditional sides were the best of any barbecue place I've been to. Barbecue sauce: The one that is provided is pretty liquid. The ones on the table are the normal consistency. Brisket: Tender, peppery, smoky. Bark was crispy and flavorful. Excellent job. Jalapeno Cheese Sausage: The most standard of the meats and the least "wow" factor. It's good, but nothing special. It's got the spice and the smokiness. Pork ribs: Similarly peppery, tender, great job with the glaze. Beef Ribs: The most expensive thing on the menu and well worth a try. They are massive and slow smoked to perfection. Fall of the bone tender and fatty. Worth it. Corn Casserole: Sweet but juicy - like cornbread and sweet corn had a baby. It was really good. Brussel Sprouts: Packing some heat with the peppers but also sweet with the glaze at the same time. I could eat these all day. Stiles Switch stands strong with Austin barbecue and I look forward to bringing visitors here! read more

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BOMB bbq! A coworker in Austin recommended this place to me, and it was so good! I ordered a 2 meat plate which comes with 2 sides. I got brisket and pork ribs with sides of tater tot casserole and Brussels sprouts. I also got a pint of the corn casserole to go. The meat was fantastic! Fabulous texture and delicious flavor. I also love that I came in around 7:30pm, and they still had brisket (this is not the case in some of my other fave bbq places). The tater tot casserole - delicious. I mean, cmon it's basically loaded tots. Fantastic. The Brussels sprouts were covered in a sweet heat glaze. I want to make this at home it was so good. Corn casserole was SO GOOD. I love corn everything, like LOVE LOVE. This was so delicious. It's reminiscent of Mexican sweet corn tomalito. read more

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Had the opportunity to try a top 50 BBQ spot so of course, why not. Very accessible, plenty of parking and seating. Got there around 6:30 and no real line. Got the 3 meat plate with Brisket, pork ribs, and their chili relleno sausage. Had the Serrano glazed Brussel sprouts, and corn casserole. Brisket had great bark, smoke, and was very tender. Fat had rendered beautifully. Ribs were amazing with a little kick. Nice and peppery. The chili relleno sausage was great with a hint of smoke. The Brussel sprouts were awesome. I would go back just for those alone. And the corn casserole was good as well. Did not need any sauce at all. Sign of really good BBQ! Will definitely be beck! read more

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This was the most delicious barbecue that I have EVER had! It was juicy, tender and fell off the bone. The portions are as big as the state that it is in! The folks at the counter couldn't have been friendlier. They were smiling and funny. You could tell that they loved their jobs. I am not a big fan of cafeteria style but the restaurant had such a cozy down home feeling that I warmed up to it right away. The music fit the atmosphere and the clientele. The decor was just dang fun to look at. Come here hungry or be prepared to carry it home! I live in Philly but I travel to Texas about 4 times a year...this is now a must visit spot. If you read this and try it out, let me know what you think! I am sure you won't be disappointed. read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Beef ribs, Mac n cheese, coleslaw, cucumber tomato salad, smokehouse club, and fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Amazing beef rib, great picanha, great pork ribs and brisket. Everything here was a hit. I'd say the only thing I would adjust for my tastes is tone down the salt in the wings. read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Dino Rib, brisket, burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Was in town recently for the UT-UGA game and decided to undertake a BBQ tour of Austin and surrounds. Context: I grew up in TX and went to school in Austin. I've had plenty of BBQ both within and without TX. I did not try all of the spots that I wanted to this trip in Austin, notably missing out on Terry Black's, Interstellar, and LeRoy and Lewis, amongst others. I am judging BBQ relative to all other BBQ out there, not just vs TX-style or Austin BBQ. Stiles Switch was worth the wait in line. Superb food and a worthy inclusion into any BBQ fan's list of must-tries in Austin. Smoked turkey was great (8/10), brisket was excellent (8.5), and the St. Louis rib was out of this world (9.95/10), one of the best things I ate on my tour. Sides were very good. The outdoor seating area works well with country music playing. Would definitely return. read more

Go-to BBQ in Cedar Park / Leander! Anytime my partner and I are craving BBQ we end up at Stiles. I remember our first visit here. Honestly it's no different than any visit that has followed. Staff at Stiles is so welcoming and helpful. If you want to try something they'll gladly get you a sample. The brisket is so tasty and falls apart when you try to pick it up. There's multiple flavors of sausage and all are delicious. Pickles, onions, and bread are all complimentary. We've never tried desert because we're always so full after each ordering the two meat plate. Our favorite sides are the macaroni and cheese + fries (some of my favorite fries). Stiles gets a 4/5 because it's just that good. read more

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This was my 1st visit. Stiles didn't disappoint. The St. Louis ribs was off da chain. I would go back just for these ribs. At the same time, I also had the potato salad and the corn casserole. Both did not disappoint. Next time I'm in Austin, I'll be coming back to Stiles. read more

My favorite quality bbq spot in Austin! They have the best corn casserole and most addicting Tater Tot Casserole. Their moist brisket is so tender and pairs amazingly with their lime chile bbq sauce. Their workers are very helpful and kind! One of them got us a to-go bag when he noticed we were almost done and cleared our table without us asking. read more

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Every year when I go to Austin, I can't help myself. I have every meal I can there. Al of it will make your toes curl. So good...anything on the menu. The service and the people are so nice. The ambiance is perfect for what it is and where it is. Love it! read more

Went to several bbq places in greater Austin area on a recent trip and this one had the shortest line and BY FAR the best sides. I will be dreaming about that corn pudding forever...and my favorite slaw of the trip too. While the brisket is not as good as Franklins (still my favorite in the area), it's quite delicious. The sauces and pickled onions and jalapeños kicked it up a notch too. Had no idea the building was featured in Dazed & Confused so that was fun as well. I would highly recommend this place and will be back for sure. read more

This is one of our barbecue go-to places when we have company in town and it did not disappoint again. Although I was not very hungry due to a larger than usual breakfast, I ordered two slices of the beef brisket with just a couple of pieces of bread. As in the past, I was not disappointed, the meat was extremely tender, juicy, and very tasty. We happen to go on the day after the solar eclipse so there was about a 25-minute line but it moved well enough and there was still plenty of seating by the time we got our food. read more

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - Two slice the brisket and two slice of the bread and one sweet tea. Very good. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

3.5* It was quite the wait (roughly 50 minutes) before we got to the front of the line. We knew what we wanted and ordering was a breeze. It was unfortunate that they had run out of beef ribs by the time we got to the front though. I was tempted to try the tres leches but thought the price was a bit too high. What we got: St Louis pork ribs - 5* this was hands down the best meat of the lot. Prime brisket - 2* was surprisingly lacking flavor and a bit dry. Jalapeno and cheddar sausage - 3* a solid sausage but nothing life-changing. Hawg rub fries - 4* solid fries. Serrano glazed brussel sprouts - 5* and beyond this was the winner of the whole meal. I'd love to know how to make them read more