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    3.7 (53 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Boneless buffalo wings with Bleu cheese
    Lori H.

    Mimi was our server and she was awesome. The food didn't blow us away but it was good and prices were reasonably affordable. We should have tried their steaks or signature courses but were there for lunch and didn't want anything too heavy. The servings were plentiful. The Buffalo wings were boneless bite sized and not spicy. We'd come back to try some better entree options since it is conveniently located in our area. Thank you.

    The Peanuts coming a bag now
    Christina G.

    My son loves Texas Roadhouse and that is where he wanted to go for his birthday dinner! So we ended up at the newish location in Leander. It opened this past November and I'm so glad we gave it a try. Pro tip, always join the waiting list before you arrive then check in as soon as you get there. I made the rookie mistake of getting on the list when we got there. Boo. So this caused us to have approximately a 40-minute wait. Because this location was booming. It has a huge parking lot and it was full. They do have a really nice outdoor patio waiting seating area as well as an indoor area. If you want the famous TX Roadhouse peanuts, you have to ask the receptionist and she'll give you a bag. Anywho, When we got a text I went to the receptionist and she directed my son and I to stand by the saddle and a hostess would come get us. I noticed they had five pre-staging stations and I guess the saddle was the 6th. That was a little awkward to have us there because it was right by the steak viewing And where the servers would pick up rolls and butter. Not the best place to have guests stand and wait. It took about 10 more minutes for a hostess to come get us and take us to our table. Want seated we were greeted by our server within 5 minutes. And from then on everything worked like clockwork up to the end of our visit when our server seem to be pretty busy so it took a little longer to get refills and togo boxes. Overall it was a great experience in this newer location. It was cool because the restaurant was super bright and I'm used to Texas Roadhouse being a little dim. But they did dim the lights around 7:30 p.m.. The food was consistent quality and delicious. We really liked the new twisted mozzarella sticks. They had a really good flavor and the cheese was cheesin! I always get the same thing, sweet tea, house salad, 8 oz sirloin with the baked potato and veggies. My son got the full rack of ribs with the side of fries and a loaded sweet potato. It was my birthday month and his birthday so they gave us a complimentary appetizer because I was a rewards member and had a coupon. For next visit I know to plan ahead and check in when I'm on my way. I definitely recommend this new location and we will definitely be back.

    James W.

    First time at this location. Clean dining area, friendly staff, great service, and great food. Expanded menu so you'll find something for everyone. Free peanuts !!!! It does get packed so show up before 5 PM or you may wait for an hour or more after that.

    Cats B.

    On 5/28/26 at 4:30 pm, we had a family dinner (5 adults and 2 Children) celebrating the High School graduation of our Grand Daughter. Parking: Ample spacious safe. Reservations: we not make one. Ambiance: Nice modern Texas family friendly steakhouse. Seating in our area for a party of 7, would be tight, if all tables were fully occupied. Wait time to be seated: 2 minutes, 4:00-4:30 pm before the Dinner Rush. Wait time to be served meals: 12-15 minutes. Amazing, considering we had a party of 7, with each order different, and with drinks and sides. Service: Our waitress Karina provided us with excellent, efficient, friendly, and subtle/polite suggestive sales. Price: Awesomely affordable due to before 5:00 pm special pricing. Quality: Excellent. All steaks/orders were exactly as ordered. Taste was also excellent. I highly recommend this Texas Roadhouse (Leander, Tx) .

    Undercooked 8 oz NY strip. Ordered medium.
    Jenifer S.

    Definitely order your steak or burger one level past what you want. This was medium on an 8 oz NY Strip. I cut in the middle of my steak and it was medium (hot pink center) but this last 1/3 was certainly undercooked. This usually happens when a cold piece of meat hits the grill or the grill has uneven hot spots. Learned that in culinary school. My son's 16 ounce NY was ok in the middle like mine, but was rare as he ate away from the center. Son's best buddy ordered a bacon cheese burger and it was quite rare in the middle and he also ordered medium. We showed the manager Jonah and he didn't seem surprised. Given the place was packed and we knew we'd have a wait for a fix, we all decided to take home food and reheat later except for the burger. Everything else was great: salads, loaded baked potatoes, side steamed veggie. Service was pretty good, drinks refilled, appetizer came out quickly, bread and butter came out 2x. We had a great experience when they first opened in Nov 2025 so this was a bit disappointing. Tomorrow morning we'll enjoy some steak tacos....

    Kids hot dog with green beans and blue lemonade
    Debbie F.

    For this being such a new location, it was actually a really awesome experience. We were celebrating two birthdays, and they made it special for both of them. Everything was perfect when it came to the table, from the onion cactus blossom, to how the steaks were cooked! Our server, Chris, was awesome too. She made the experience extra special. She was on top of refills, and even remembered our grandbaby's name. Things like that go along way with us. One tip I will give, and it has nothing to do with the restaurant itself, is, don't ask Siri to take you there. It'll take you to a house in a neighborhood that is not that close. We will definitely be going back, to the restaurant, not the house! We'll leave those people alone. They're probably already wondering why so many people pull up and then turn around looking all sad and disappointed and confused.

    The rolls are amazing.
    Karlyn K.

    We had a great evening celebrating Nathan Hohn's birthday tonight. We visited the new Texas Roadhouse in Leander. It was a wonderful meal. Staff was super inviting and helpful. Nathan had the medallions and I went with the chicken. Everything came out perfect. We then came home and enjoyed Nathan's all white birthday cake. He loves Randal's cake as they make it with whipped cream. He is a fan of the plain white cake so that's what he got. All in all it was a great night of celebrating Nathan. The place is a little loud but still not overwhelming in my opinion. We had a great time.

    Willie's corner!!!
    Thania M.

    Welcome to Leander Texas Roadhouse. Arrived 12:30, even though the parking lot was full, we were seated right away and our server, Adrenaline took great care of us. Unfortunately, both of our bacon cheeseburgers came out mixed up(not sure where that hiccup came from possibly were not marked coming out of the kitchen, possibly the server not Adrenaline that brought the burgers out to us) my medium went to my partner and his well-done came to me. After he took a bite we noticed. Here's where it gets a little tricky. The same burger was brought back instead of a fresh one, which wasn't ideal. My own burger was also incorrect and very messy, though they did replace it. There were a lot of trainees and managers on the floor, and I think the kitchen is still working out timing and accuracy. Adrenaline stayed apologetic and attentive, but overall both burger remakes took 15 additional minutes each. We were not able to enjoy our meals together. The price is right $34 for two burgers and one iced tea. We were charged $1.99 fee on the receipt which I inquired about, and they took it off, but it was something about the kiosk at the table. Must have touched a button to start a game in error. Wishing you the best. Fantastic decor, and plenty of team members. We were served by at least five team members not sure if that's usual and customary.

    Brent G.

    In an era where customer service seems to have gone downhill worldwide, this newly opened Texas Roadhouse bucks that trend. As soon as I walked in I was thoroughly impressed with the wide grinned smiles, friendly staff, and organized flow. Even with a booming restaurant on a Sunday afternoon, the staff was attentive, I was seated with minimal wait, and my food was received in a timely manner. Everyone seems to genuinely be happy and enjoy their jobs - a rare find these days! It's obvious whoever is doing the training and whomever was chosen as shift managers, are doing a phenomenal job! I let them know in person and they were thrilled for the compliment. The staff's friendliness certainly rubs off on patrons. It's nice to leave a restaurant less stressed and more happy! I'm excited to finally have a Texas Roadhouse nearby and will be a frequenter of this specific location!

    Dallas steak (with mushrooms?) and baked potato
    Christina F.

    I understand being a new restaurant in town, and everybody is all "excited", but this place was a ZOO! First, (*like another reviewer said), the parking is not that great! I hope when they open Willie's and Estancia next door, they open it up. People were parking up in the dirt, and on the side of lot, making their own parking spots. As the other reviewer said, you will have to drive around and see if another person leaves to grab a spot! Second, GO EARLY (if going on weekend). If want "dinner", think of maybe doing "Linner"! AND, download the app, and get on waiting list, trust me, it helps a lot! We got there around 4PM on a Saturday, and it was starting to get busy. I told them I was on waiting list, they said to wait for text and then proceed to hostess stand. I immediately got a text and did so, but then, they put you over to the left in either spot "1,2, or 3" and you still wait. Then, a lady walked over with a pencil and small piece of paper. It is a comment sheet to fill out on your waiter/waitress and she said to hand back to hostess upon exiting. We waited for like another 10 minutes before seating. You could hear how loud the place was, and every table was filled. We sat in the middle of the restaurant, and Dominque was our initial waitress. I told her it was my husband's birthday (*if you have someone to celebrate, read online what they do to embarass them! LOL). We ordered our drinks, and an appetizer. I got thru app (and joined VIP club..no cost ) to get "Free app". I showed her the email confirmation. She came back, as she forgot what app we wanted. Another waitress brought me my drink was a margarita, but they forgot the extra shot, she would go get it, and for some reason, the bartender forgot my husband's drink, and she would go get that too. They came back with those drinks, and another waiter brought our appetizer. We ordered the Grilled Shrimp, which came with this small toast and kind of garlic mayo on the side. Not that impressed (did not get pic of it). Shortly after, our waitress came up and said she was leaving, and Ava would take over. Well, since this place as busy, it took awhile before we saw Ava. When she finally came over, we finally got to order our main meal. My husband got the Porterhouse steak (wanted the biggest they had for his birthday). I inquired what the "Dallas" steak was compared to the New York Steak. She said it was "thicker". I went with that, and decided to add mushrooms. Both of us got our Cesar Salads quickly. Took a little while to get our main meals, and again, delivered by a different waiter. Shortly after, Ava did check on us to make sure it came out ok. Both us liked our steaks. I was not fond of the "mushrooms", which just looked like "burnt" pieces on top.. I tried them anyways, just to see if they had any flavor with the steak. Nope. I just pushed them off to the side. My husband had the steak fries, which were just ok he said. I got the baked potato which was good. Then, they came up and sang for my husband's birthday, and wanted him to sit on a saddle (he did not want to), and was totally embarrassed (Yeah! LOL). It took awhile for Ava to check back. She asked if we wanted dessert. We said we would take the cheesecake to go. She came back later with the paper tab, and said we could pay at the table monitor thing. I did not see the charge for the cheesecake, so I thought, maybe for his birthday, he got for free. We paid thru the table monitor, and waited, and waited....and Ava never came back. The plates from our main meal was still on our table. My husband filled out that comment sheet, and one of the questions, was "Did they clear your plates"....and he circled "no". We walked up front, a little disappointed. The front area, now being around 5:30ish, was even crazier! My husband barely got over to hostess to hand in the sheet. I barely go thru all the people and tried not to hit anyone with the door to just get out. It was good food, but the service and the atmosphere and the parking was just too much to handle. Don't think I would try again for some time.

    Chicken and Rib combo with loaded mashed potatoes.
    Danny E.

    It's Texas Roadhouse, you love it and you know what you're getting. Came in for the pre-opening friends and family event. Food was exactly what you'd expect from TR, great value and good steaks. Service was friendly in-spite of the steep learning curve they were going through. Don't fill up on the bread rolls like I did :) My only critique is the small (in relation to demand) parking lot. I'm sure as the hype subsides and the shopping center expands parking won't be such an issue. But for now, pull up, find someone leaving, then follow them to their car.

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    Naneki L.

    Opening day was unbelievable! Judging by the parking lot with people making their own parking spots there had to be around 200 people. I'm lucky I was able to back out of my spot without hitting 2 cars. I highly recommend getting there at 4. I waited in line 25 minutes. Food was great but everything incredibly salty. The Blooming Onion, the perfectly cooked Ft. Worth steak also over salted. Sweet Potato was great.

    Outside, facing US183A .
    Stephen O.

    Great service, good food, community like ambience. Glad to have this restaurant here in Leander !

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    Good food, good seating and good service. This is a good Texas Roadhouse. I would come here again.

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    Very busy with a very good wait list management and experienced servers and good food at a reasonable cost no wonder it a local favorite :)

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    Great service from Hadyn! Very attentive and nice! Food is great as always. Will be back.

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    Jim’s Smokehouse - Burnt ends of brisket, a heavenly gift for the dogs!!

    Jim’s Smokehouse

    4.9(281 reviews)
    11.2 mi
    •$$

    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?

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    Jim’s Smokehouse - Lean chopped brisket with sauce. So good! Bits of tiny burt ends included. Yummers.

    Lean chopped brisket with sauce. So good! Bits of tiny burt ends included. Yummers.

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    Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Brisket

    Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander

    3.1(161 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    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

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    Texana Burger & BBQ Catering - Creamy White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

    Texana Burger & BBQ Catering

    4.0(1 review)
    2.2 mi

    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.

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    Texana Burger & BBQ Catering - Outside - on corner of Los Vista Drive & S Bagdad Road in food truck park - play area for kids, plenty of seating and portapotties

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    Outside - on corner of Los Vista Drive & S Bagdad Road in food truck park - play area for kids, plenty of seating and portapotties

    Lazy G BBQ

    Lazy G BBQ

    4.6(24 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    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.

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    Southside Market

    Southside Market

    3.4(66 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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.

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    Southside Market - Service counter

    Service counter

    Southside Market - All meats are slow-smoked fresh in-house daily. Order by the pound or as a meal with our homemade sides.

    All meats are slow-smoked fresh in-house daily. Order by the pound or as a meal with our homemade sides.

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    Interstellar BBQ

    Interstellar BBQ

    4.4(888 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    •$$

    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..

    Came in yesterday for our last Barbecue stop in Austin. I like how you didn't need to get in line…read moreas early as other spots, but super tired of lines... Anyways, the food was amazing. The brisket was second to Franklins in flavor and loved the chopped brisket the most. The peach tea pork belly was really good. I liked the sausage. Everyone here was really nice and the restaurant was very nice and clean inside. Interstellar and Franklins are my two favorite spots in Austin for barbecue.

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    Interstellar BBQ - Menu and ordering station (May 2026)

    Menu and ordering station (May 2026)

    Interstellar BBQ - Love the tender juice beef rib. The flavor profile is great and not too mushy. The beef brisket has a great blend of firmness and juiciness.

    Love the tender juice beef rib. The flavor profile is great and not too mushy. The beef brisket has a great blend of firmness and juiciness.

    Interstellar BBQ - We made it to the front in three hours

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    We made it to the front in three hours

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