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.

We've eaten to go orders from this location twice now without any issue. I was surprised to see…read moresome of the poor ratings, as we have not had a problem at all. The brisket has always been fine. The ribs are delicious and we liked the burnt ends. No comments on the service because it's always been fine.

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

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.

My first encounter with Southside Market came three decades ago, back when its lone outpost sat in…read morea weathered building just outside downtown Elgin. If you wanted authentic Elgin sausage in those days, there was no shortcut--you pointed your vehicle east and made the pilgrimage. The reward was a link of the town's famous "hot guts," a sausage with a snappy casing that gave way to a coarse, peppery filling infused with the unmistakable flavor of slow-smoked meat. It was the kind of sausage that lingered in your memory long after the last bite. Thirty years later, Southside is still turning out the same quality sausage that built its reputation over more than 140 years. While the sausage remains the headliner, the supporting cast is impressive: brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, sandwiches, and an array of classic Texas barbecue sides. On this visit, I opted for the daily special, a boneless New York strip smoked to a perfect medium rare. The smoking process transformed the steak into an exceptionally tender cut, one so yielding that even a plastic knife sliced through it with ease. The lone disappointment was that the steak itself carried only a faint hint of smoke and could have benefited from a more assertive seasoning profile. Still, it was a quality piece of beef, and a drizzle of Southside's distinctive barbecue sauce elevated it considerably, adding a sweet-and-savory punch that brought the flavors into focus. The sides rounded out the meal nicely. The beans were rich and satisfying, while the potato salad delivered the familiar comfort expected alongside Texas barbecue. Southside's legacy may have been built on sausage, but after more than a century in business, it's clear the market has mastered far more than just hot guts.

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.

New school BBQ done right…read more Atmosphere: We visited during the Labor Day weekend and was expecting a long line, so we ventured out bright and early before the store opened. There was already a small line snaking outside (thankfully covered from the sun and there were some benches to sit on). Before the restaurant opened, they walked around with menus and took drink orders, and even had water outside for everyone. Once it opened, service was quick and efficient, with guests ordering at the counter and either taking it to go or seating themselves with staff preparing peach paper and napkins as place settings. Food: As our first BBQ joint we've visited in Texas, it set a very high bar for us. The standouts/highlights were definitely the pork belly with the nice peach tea glaze that helped cut the richness and sweetness (one piece each is more than enough), the beef rib with chimichurri that brought some parsley and garlic to the pepper bark and bite, the lengua special that was rich and tender at the same time, and the beef brisket burnt ends that were beautifully marbled and smoked. The rest of our platter was not bad, consisting of sausage with a good snap and the pork ribs and brisket which were tender. The scalloped potatoes were also on the heavier side, and we couldn't finish it, but the zucchini salad was a very nice contrast with the acidity to help us cut the richness of the bbq'd meats. The dessert was also a nice end that tied everything together. Service: The staff both at the counter and helping clear tables were very friendly to speak to, and threw in burnt ends as we mentioned it was our first time in Texas. They even helped us take a photo with our Polaroid camera when we asked! Definitely worth the wait and would come back if we ever got the chance

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.

Just enjoyed left overs and they were as good as when it was fresh! Love the BBQ here-pulled pork,…read moreribs, brisket, and turkey are all great! The cowboy beans are my favorite! And the comfortable backyard is my favorite venue for live music!

Finally made it to Agape BBQ in Liberty Hill! Been on my "must try" list for SO LONG. Overall…read morerating? A+ Best brisket we have ever tried! And that says a lot, as we've been to Terry Black's, Interstellar, and Stiles Switch. Ribs were fall off the bone, tender, great black pepper based dry rub and meaty. Smoked turkey with their new white Carolina bbq sauce was incredible, and I'm glad we ordered extra for sandwiches tomorrow. Their house sausage had a great snap, juicy and perfect heat level. Loved their sides too. Chili-lime corn salad was crisp and refreshing - it just needs more lime juice for my taste buds. Easy fix. Hatch green chili Mac & Cheese was creamy and full of unique flavor. The pinto beans though? OFF THE HOOK... tons of meat, tender beans, seasoned superbly with cilantro, onion and garlic. I could eat just those and be happy! Bbq sauce was spot on too! Definitely tasted some smoked paprika and well balanced with sweet to tangy. I wish they bottled and sold it. Must must go back and try their other sides and dill brined chicken. The backyard looks like a perfect spot to enjoy a beer and some live music. (It was 97 degrees so we sat inside.) I'll keep my eyes on events there. Shaded trees and a nice open space. Friendly staff, great desserts we haven't ried yet, and a cozy modern space inside to enjoy some of the best BBQ in Austin metro! Don't sleep on this place!