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    Texas Traditional Bar-B-Q

    3.9 (116 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Sausage & Brisket plate with potato salad and mac
    Sarah L.

    Still a favorite spot of mine in Manor. Elgin sausage never disappoints and the brisket was nice and juicy this week

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    Dustin R.

    Great service, good was a 8/10! The Big Red soda machine was stacked with top tier sodas!

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    Steve W.

    If you find yourself in Manor, this is probably the best barbecue around. It is also probably the most rustic establishment as well. This establishment looks like a cobbled together shanty with a smoker out back. Once inside you'll notice the interior is much like the exterior. There are six tables to sit at in the small room where the walls are covered in old license plates. I guess you might say this rustic look only adds to the charm of the place, the locals seem to think so. They do have a gravel drive up window, which is what most people use. Barbecue is not the only thing they serve here. There is also fried chicken and catfish along with some daily specials. I do like the fact they offer a three meat combo plate instead of everything being à la cart. The brisket has a pronounced smoke ring, and they serve Meyers sausage which is tender and juicy. They also serve baby back ribs. The pinto beans and slaw are pretty average, but the green beans and corn are out of a can. I also recommend the fried chicken plate, it's something they actually do quite well. All the food here is surprisingly affordable considering what barbecue goes for these days. Be sure to get some of their barbecue sauce to go, it's some of the best around. And lastly, there's no tip screen, but there is a tip jar. The photos featured here will bring it into proper perspective.

    Paige D.

    Stopped here on a drive and ordered brisket sandwiches. They were really good, I would stop here again.

    Chris C.

    Back a month later, still a 5 star place in my book . I will definitely be back. Excellent bar b q very reasonable prices, what more could you want. Back a few more months and now they have beef ribs!!! Still 5 stars!!!

    Dry terrible food.

    Place serves you old dry Brisket!! Terrible food no flavor just smoked. I went there 10 mins ago! Never again. Boooo... should be proud of your food given the. Competition around. Again place is terrible.

    Sausage, pork ribs, brisket, and sides.
    Anne E.

    This BBQ was super affordable and there were plenty of choices for meats and sides and desserts. Let's start with the meat. Our party of two ordered 4 pork ribs, 1/2lb of brisket and 2 sausages. Let's go from worst to first. The sausage was dry and had zero flavor. We do not recommend. The ribs were decent, although also a bit dry. The brisket was also dry, but decent enough. good. The dryness can often be solved for with sauce, but the BBQ sauce here is seriously bad. If that's an in house recipe, they should go buy sauce commercially. The sides we ordered were mac and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. The mac was pretty good. They pepper it up here. Not an issue for us, but if you're not down for it, then avoid that side. The cole slaw was in need of more mayo. It's a theme here - the food is dry. The potato salad was solid. Let's get to the service. Nice guys manning the place and they were super welcoming. The vibe is roadhouse shack. We dig that sort of thing, so it was a plus for us. Price was incredibly inexpensive. For all that food, it was $39 and we left a tip. Bottom line for us is if this BBQ joint were in most any other state, most would dig it. But, we're in Texas, y'all. Gotta up your game.

    Brisket, cole slaw, potato salad (front)  Sliced brisket sandwich and pork ribs (back)
    Theresa S.

    I was really impressed with our meal! Everything was juicy delicious with the exception of the pork ribs. They were a tad dry.

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    The best brisket I have ever had and the ribs just fell off the bone we can't wait to go back for more! We are outside on a small picnic table and they were so kind to bring water out for our dogs!

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    Basic old fashion BBQ. The family packs are a real bargain. In the middle of Manor off of Hwy 290

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    Traditional and Manor heritage BBQ! Every bit as good as any where you can travel to, but saves so much time and commuting.

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    Super tender brisket, great flavor and plenty of it. Not a fancy place but the food makes the grade.

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    I liked the Brisket. I'd go again for the Brisket and try the sausage. They had no ribs when I went. Oh well.

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    Got lean and moist brisket. Both delicious! Really great spot when you're craving barbecue!

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    Such a great experience! Quick and easy drive through, friendly service and great food! TRY THE BRISKET! So well sliced.

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    Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew

    Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew

    4.1(2.1k reviews)
    9.9 miBrentwood
    $$

    Fantastic Texas Style BBQ…read more My return trip to Austin after a decade plus, I had to get bbq. After work on a Wednesday, I decided to stop by and get my fix. This location is in a strangely empty/ not busy strip, so parking was plentiful and it looked very plan outside. However when you walked through that doors, the smells and ambiance changes you. The staff have the friendly Texan charm and give you a big welcome and are helpful in choosing your meal. Prime rib special comes with 2 sides and a bread. The roll is a little lukewarm and semi-hard. For sides, I ordered them corn pudding and Brussels sprouts. The sprouts are drenched in a sauce, tasty but heavy. The corn pudding is more in the bready side, but quite nice. You can get some onions and jalapeños as accoutrements. The kick provides a nice foil to the heaviness of the meats. And that leaves the meat. The prime rib was delicious. Soft and tender with an amazing smokiness. I also ordered a half pound of brisket. It's a lean cut, so a bit dry when compared to fatty cut. But amazing and worth a repeat. Both meats made my dinner and bbq addiction complete.

    I havee been to Stiles Switch twice now! The first time, I came just for the chicken wings…read more Chicken Wings: I got the Alabama white flavor and the lemon pepper. I remember both were pretty good and very heavily seasoned. Lemon pepper was indeed lemon peppery. It was a nicely cooked, tender, juicy and succulent chicken wing. It's oak smoked, so you get a bit of that smoky flavor encapsulating the wing adding a bit more depth to the flavors. Alabama white was a creamy sauce almost like a gravy. 3 Meat BBQ Plate: - Brisket: Decently tender, could use more flavor though with the seasoning. Very thinly cut - Pork Rib: A nice sticky, sweet pork rib with a good char and bark on the outside. Good crust. It is decently tender, while not fall off the bone, it was good. - Sausage: This, I wouldn't get again. It was big, juicy, and had a nice snap, but there was something off putting about the after taste that I can't quite pinpoint. - BBQ Sauce: A tangier bbq sauce, on the liquidier side - Corn casserole: Creamy, yummy, and sweet - Mac and Cheese: needs more flavor. I wouldn't get this one again I also ordered banana pudding, but unfortunately they forgot to give it to me (I ordered delivery)

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    Franklin Barbecue - Bbq platter

    Franklin Barbecue

    4.5(6.4k reviews)
    11.7 miEast Austin
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    I *thought* I'd had good BBQ brisket before, but apparently I thought wrong, haha! This Austin…read moreinstitution absolutely blew. my. mind. with its incredibly simple yet perfectly executed 50/50 salt and pepper rub and low-and-slow smoke over cured post oak before resting and slicing. Ribs and sausage were excellent as well, and complimentary sauces, pickles, and white bread much appreciated. The meats sell out fast so get here early! The line is looong but 100% worth it. There's both indoor and outdoor seating in this small but mighty shop, and thankfully the tables turn over quickly so you shouldn't have trouble settling down once you get your food!

    So I finally decided to go try Franklins and brave the line. I arrived on a weekday at 1130am and…read morethe line was not bad. Maybe an hour. I love how people are giving this place a 1 star because they are popular and the line is long sometimes, I mean come one so stupid. This place is small and it's amazing how they can crank out as much bbq as they do. It's impressive. I got almost to the front of the line around 1230pm and they were already almost out of ribs, so go early. I got a 1/2lb of Brisket, 1/4lb of turkey, 3 bones of ribs, and one link of the jalapeño cheddar sausage, my side I did was potato salad. I'll give my honest review down below on each item. Brisket- 1000/10, best I have ever had. It was well seasoned, juicy, smoky, fatty in the right way and just so tender and delicious. Spectacular. Turkey- another 1000/10, it's so juicy and and tender. They season it but not heavily which is great since Turkey is a mild tasting meat. I would definitely get this again! Ribs- 6/10, and I love ribs. To me the seasoning on these was so thick it just overpowered the taste of the pork. All I could taste was pepper on it. It was good but I would personally pass on this item next time. Sausage- 1000/10, again so good. It was spicy due to the jalapeños but not overly, the cheese was nice and there was a good snap to the casing. The smoke added a nice touch to the fattiness of the sausage. Potato salad- 3/10, to me this was not a good take on potato salad. Not much texture in it like celery or something like that and all I could taste was vinegar. I like acid in my food but this is all I could taste. So it wasn't for me. Overall when I go next time I will be loading up on brisket, turkey and sausage! These items are amazing, maybe try another side, their beans looked really good. GO OUT AND EAT SOME BBQ!!

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    Micklethwait Craft Meats

    Micklethwait Craft Meats

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    9.5 miEast Austin
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    I visited Micklethwait Barbecue in the mid-afternoon, which is usually a slower time for…read morerestaurants, and I was hoping to avoid the crowds. Luckily, there was no line, so I was able to order right away. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are really nice. If I hadn't been on the road, I probably would have stayed and hung out a little longer, but I ended up getting takeout instead. The Tex-Czech sausage was one of the most delicious sausages I've had at a BBQ restaurant. I absolutely loved the melted cheese inside the sausage. The brisket also hit the spot, and the sauce was amazing. My only wish, or small complaint, is the portion size. It feels like shrinkflation may be part of it, and it's definitely not cheap. But for a once-in-a-while treat, Micklethwait is absolutely worth it.

    I honestly debated whether to post about Micklethwait BBQ or keep this hidden gem to myself... but…read moreit's too good not to share! This spot was a standout on our Austin BBQ tour and completely lived up to the hype. The brisket and sausage were both incredible, but the brisket especially stole the show. It was easily my favorite in Austin. The bark had the perfect texture and flavor, while the meat itself stayed unbelievably juicy and tender. Every bite was exactly what you hope for when you think of great Texas BBQ. The sausage was just as impressive, packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. You can tell there's real attention to detail here! If you're putting together a BBQ tour in Austin, this place deserves a spot on your list. Part of me wants to gatekeep it, but it's just too good not to recommend!!

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    Parish Barbecue - Rib

    Parish Barbecue

    4.3(41 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Parish BBQ is a food trailer that sits behind a beer‑and‑coffee joint, the kind of setup that feels…read morevery Austin. Parking and the entrance is in the back. A friend recommended this spot, when I scoped it out I discovered it was New Orleans-themed BBQ, very intriguing. Everything is à la carte, so I built myself a little sampler: brisket, pork sausage, mac and cheese, and the cornbread dressing. Brisket: Moist, well‑seasoned, and wonderfully fatty. It's not the heavy smoke you get from classic Texas brisket, but the tenderness and flavor more than make up for it. Sausage: Absolutely massive. And absolutely NOLA. It was a cajun style Boudin sausage packed with rice, spices, and that honestly almost a full meal on its own. I took home half of it for leftovers. Cornbread Dressing: They described it as a crawfish boil in one bite, and they weren't lying. Sweet, salty, and full of bayou flavor. Pimento Mac & Cheese: The richest mac and cheese I've ever tasted. Some might call it salty; to me it's just the natural intensity of pimento. It was bold, cheesy, and unapologetic. The Cajun mustard ties everything together: full of spices, a little sweet, and exactly what I want with smoked meats. Service was fast, the place wasn't busy, and the whole experience felt easy in the best way. Cajun cooking is all about spice and flavor, and Parish delivers on both. A new contender on my BBQ list.

    An unassuming food truck behind a coffee shop. Plenty of outdoor seating and outdoor activities for…read morefamilies and groups. Came here with a couple of friends and we wanted to try a little bit of everything. Line wasn't too long and the owner was there taking orders and was patient enough to explain everything. The wait for the food wasn't bad, everything was ready in about 5 mins. Ribs were probably my favorite, with the brisket a close second. They were nice enough to throw in some burnt ends for us, too. Pimiento Mac and cheese was delightful, and so was the debris grits. The pistolette roll was a nice touch and was delicious with the honey butter. Definitely recommend this place and will be back as soon as possible.

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    Parish Barbecue - Tomato salad, potato salad, pimento Mac n cheese (must get), butter beans, crawfish corn bread dressing. All very delicious.

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    Tomato salad, potato salad, pimento Mac n cheese (must get), butter beans, crawfish corn bread dressing. All very delicious.

    Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

    Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

    4.4(855 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    Came to ride bikes on the Gillieland Creek Trail and stopped in for Sunday lunch…read more Brothertons was great. We got 2 Two meat plates for our family of 4. The side of fries was overwhelming. So many. The green chili mac and cheese was a little spicy, the "green chili" didn't give it away when ordering. Overall we spent $60 and would come back. Everyone was friendly and the place was very clean.

    Brotherton's Black Iron may have been a great BBQ when it first opened…read more The place is highly regarded and has a great reputation. However the great pitmaster, John Brotherton, who made Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue a legendary place passed away a year ago. He was only 49. His death was sudden and shocking. Net of being a great cook, he apparently was also a great human being. He was much beloved in the Pflugerville community. When a master chef dies, It is usually very hard to his or her restaurant to recover. Brotherton's has taken a serious serious loss. * * * 1) The brisket that was once exceptionally tasty now does not taste like much. 2) Ribs that were highly regarded are now nothing special. 3) I can't say whether the pitmaster was responsible for the sides. However the tater tot casserole has become unpleasant. The beans don't have anything to them. * * * Fortunately I was with charming and absolutely delightful company. So the conversation over the table sparkled. The living carry on many of the good things of life. Those good things take more forms than just the food we put in our mouths. * * * That said, Brotherton's is a serious reminder that death comes to us all. When we die, many of the good things we created die with us.

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    Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen  - Spicy chicken sandwich

    Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen

    4.6(172 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    From smoked pastrami to smoked bologna, I can't say enough good things about their meat selection…read more The pastrami and brisket had differing but great flavors that make it easy to order both even though they're the same cut. Both were well smoked, had the fat Smokey and rendered down, and was tender without falling apart. Their smoked sausage selection was also fantastic. I was blown away by the jalapeño cheddar sausage because most places I've been to have that cheese and jalapeño in chunks but not here. It was rendered into the sausage without changing the texture and mixed in perfectly. Their smoked bologna was also something unique to me as I wouldn't normally order it but boy was it good. Less salty than the commercialized stuff and significantly better bologna flavor. Their ribs seem to be brined with something sweet because even without sauce, it was sweet, tender, post oakey and with their own flavors that make it a must have. The last thing I got there to share with friends was the TX cheesesteak made with brisket. Not too salty, super savory and when you add their hot sauce to it, it created a perfect balance. They also have some fantastic collard greens that are cooked with pastrami and/or brisket depending on their offerings. Because they're also a deli, they have some in house pickled vegetables that are a nice contrast to their meats. Their potato salad was good but didn't really stick out. Last but not least, their baked beans were not my cup of tea but my friends liked the flavor but wished the beans were a little softer. Finally, don't skimp out on their deserts. We had their browned butter chess pie and boy was it worth it. It was buttery, almondy and silky. My friend also got their cheesecake and said great things about it. Their service and ambiance was quite nice there. Their manager met up with us and even though we gave him some trouble about not having ribs yet, he got those out to us when he said he could and also told us about the history of the restaurant. Super friendly and allowed us to have a great time there. Plenty of seating but I'd recommend getting there early if you have a group. All in all, great varied offerings from meats to sandwiches to deserts. Go check them out!

    OVERVIEW: I tried to pick up my online order from Mum Foods, but turns out someone stole my order…read more Bummer, but whatever - this is something that's usually an easy fix. We're human - shit happens, and mistakes are inevitable. But it's how people react that speaks volumes. **What surprised me was how unnecessarily rude the Mum employee was about it.** Orders are left on Mum's counter for DoorDash, Toast, Grubhub, and Seamless customers and delivery drivers to grab without a Mum employee checking order confirmation emails. If someone steals another customer's order, the *normal* response is to confirm I'm really the person who placed the order, then say "Oh sorry about that, looks like someone else took your order. We'll get you squared away with a replacement ASAP. In the meanwhile, could you please contact DoorDash to let them know?" ISSUE: Instead, the employee expediting orders was crazy defensive and rude about a situation that was no way my fault. TIMELINE: - I placed a pick up order via DoorDash at 12pm. I arrived at Mum's pickup area at 12:15pm. - When I tell the employee expediting orders my name, he says "Yeah, it was already picked up," and walks away. - When he returns, I explain I'm the person who placed the order, but I didn't pick it up. - The man says, "Like I SAID, it was already picked up," so I hold up the email on my phone, and say "I can prove I placed the order, but I don't have my food." - He replies, "Yeah, the order was sitting there for a long time. Someone already picked it up." - I tell him "I don't know what I'm supposed to do with this information. I paid for my order, but I don't have any food," and he tells me I need to contact DoorDash. - I tell him "I'll contact DoorDash, but they can only give me a refund. I'd like my food?" Only then does he tells the staff to get me a new order and tells me "LOOK, we're getting you your food." UPDATE: Mum Foods Management replied with a bizarre comment. Mum claimed I was 90 minutes late picking up my order, saying I picked up my order at 2pm. - So which is it? Someone stole my order OR was I too late picking it up? - Their rebuttal may explain why the employee felt justified in being so rude - he incorrectly thought I was late picking up my order. Either way, there's no reason to be rude. - I was NOT 90 minutes late (I have Ring footage of leaving my house at 12:10pm for Mum Foods and returning home at 12:37pm with my order in hand), but Mum's argument is moot either way. If I were hours late, the order should still be there for pick up because the business is supposed to check names. "A 1 star review really hurts a local business like us and I hope you reconsider" - If you don't want a 1 star review, respond with a sincere apology, and don't be rude to customers or lie in your response. "For what its worth we prepared your food twice and obviously lose money in a situation like that" - If you don't want to lose money by preparing an order twice, you should confirm names when people pick up orders.

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