If I could give this place 0 stars I would. We waited 12 minutes before we walked out! No service I. 12 minutes and there were no customers in the place. No water. No drink order... nothing. The staff just standing around so no excuse for such poor service! When we walked out one of the waiteess said Thank You. When I told her we waited 12 minutes without anyone coming to our table she just responded with, OK. read more

Love eating here! We always make it a priority when we visit. Didn't have the best experience today. Ashlyn was our waitress. Maybe she was having a bad day, but was too hurried and not personable. She made it seem as though we were bothering her. Besides that experience, the food was good. Always expect to wait when you go there but it's worth it. read more

The Switch - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing! Being a fan of the BBQ from Stiles Switch, and being from the land of Cajun cuisine, how could I not try this place?!? Took the drive to Dripping for lunch, had the Brisket Gumbo, Chicken Wings and the Corn Stuffing. Delicious. Go. Now. read more

The Switch - Man... These wings. Smoked. White sauce on half, brisket fat hot sauce on the other half. {Insert Drool emoji} - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our latest trip to the Switch Dripping was curbside pickup. The brisket, beans, potato salad, and chips and queso were all outstanding! We have been eating here for years. It's always amazing food and they have many non-traditional BBQ dishes as well because they really are trained chefs. The Sunday brunch features many breakfast dishes with a BBQ twist. I highly recommend the Switch Dripping! read more

Very good wings and wing sauce. Popper are great too. My family likes the bbq too, but I always get wings or poppers lol.

The atmosphere is nice and the servers are friendly, however, the bbq is way too spicy. I don't think that food needs to be spicy to be flavorful. It's an uncomfortable level of spicy that doesn't leave me feeling good about what I just ate, with my face hot and nose runny. This is the 2nd time that I've eaten here, the first when it opened like a year ago. I was hopeful for the bbq enchiladas but it's more of the same. I remember the ribs just being way too peppery as well. Please take it down a notch and I might be back. read more

Mostly greasy and nasty. The smoked turkey is the only really decent thing. The fourth book isn't bad but nothing to write home about the brisket is well not great read more

They have stepped up their game since I was there last back in February...really good BBQ.

The serving sizes a very small. We bought a 2-meat plate. There were only 2 ribs on the plate (same with our friend that bought the 1 meat plate-only 2 ribs) along with 3 slices of brisket. The ribs were peppery & the cole slaw was spicy. The service was good & the food was served pretty quick. Just giving it only 3 stars due to serving size vs price. read more

I came here for lunch with my family and I have a lot to say but I'll try and keep it short. The drinks are probably the best thing about this place. Overall it was okay. Brisket was drier than my phone (And I literally get zero messages). The sausage? Mediocre at best, but the pork ribs... Aw man the pork ribs were damn good. The only real comparison I can think of for a BBQ place like this would be Salt lick. Not one bite of food went down without some barbecue sauce going with it. A bit pricey for the quality and amount they actually give you, but hey, it's Dripping Springs right? The only "Switch" I would make, is switching to a different barbecue place. read more

Just had this barbecue for the first time. I ordered the six wings and the three meat plate with two sides. For the meat I chose brisket, sausage and ribs as these are my favorites. For the two sides I ordered the beans and the mac & cheese. Now let's go to the review. Overall I would say it's a 3 1/2 maybe four for what I triedthe high points we're most definitely the sausage and ribs. To clarify, I got the handmade not the jalapeño sausage. The brisket was good about his average as you can get from any good BBQ place around this part of Texas. The ribs were seasoned well cooked good the sausage had a great flavor will definitely be getting that again, the beans were good a little on the spicy side but I like that so no worries there the big disappointment was the mac & cheese not saying it was a box but I've had much better mac & cheese. The cheese flavor just wasn't there kind of just meh. The wings were good. I got them crunchy with ranch good flavor weren't over cooked would've liked them to be a little smoke here but all in all good. Hope this helps. read more

We have been sampling the Austin area BBQ and for us this is our favorite moist brisket! Everyone has a different take on BBQ but we return often to the switch! read more

We have been going for date nights, and love sitting at the bar. I love the salads and the gumbo with potato salad inside on a cold night is yummy. read more

We got take out, so maybe that was our first mistake. I had the rib plate and the ribs must have been cut earlier in the day, dried out-over heated. And it's hard to dry out pork ribs. If I had been eating in I would have sent them back. My sides were the corn casserole, again it seemed old, dry. The potato salad was delicious, saved my order. Hubs got the switch po-boy and he loved it, huge sandwich! MIL had the turkey with fries and beans sides, all 3 satisfactory. All in all, I'm pretty disappointed. Going to have to take something pretty special to get me back in there, maybe I'll give 'em one more try bc we like to see our local biz succeed. They have to make a big come back, so no pressure. read more

Services was good, drinks were good, food was almost inedible. We ordered the chopped brisket sandwich which tasted worse than that frozen microwave brisket you get at the grocery store. We also had the wings, which were very dry. Even the fries were greasy. Don't waste your time. read more

Got sausage a ribs. So much pepper in the rub on ribs that it ruined what were otherwise amazing. Tomatoes and cucumbers should t be the highlight at a BBQ place, but today they were! Doesn't mean I won't come back, but original StilesSwitch is far superior. read more

Asshole bartender. Not nice. Walked in and was told to read the menu! Bald guy was SO rude!! We walked out right away. Not a nice place for drop ins. read more

This place was terrific! Wonderful brisket and a great corn casserole. Couldn't beat the friendly staff either. Will definitely eat here again. read more

It was amazing, the food was so good. When I got the food, I couldn't even eat all of it because I was so full. I recommend this place to everyone who want some good barbecue. Thank you to everybody who served us! -Ethan read more

This was our first time here. They were entertaining a large group on the outdoor covered patio area (little league), so we sat inside at a lovely booth. The service was fast and the food was excellent. Our server couldn't quite figure out how to wear his mask though, and the menus were the regular ones, not disposable. My biggest challenge here was not saying anywhere on the menu that the potato salad is made with sour cream. I'm lactose intolerant and that very nearly derailed my entire evening. I even asked about dairy in the smothered cabbage and the server missed that opportunity to point out the dairy in my other side. The brisket was tender and juicy, and the turkey was very moist and tender. The bbq sauce is sweet and spicy with a nice spice blend. The cucumber-tomato salad had a nice vinaigrette marinade too. To be honest, though, the smothered cabbage was a bit sweet for my taste. I would get the salad again but pass on the cabbage dish. My husband had the poboy, remarked on the wonderful blend of flavors and the tender shrimp. The 4 stars vs 5 was because of the perception that they were a bit lax with Covid hygiene measures, the dairy miscues, and the fact that our waters never arrived until we asked for to go cups. Once we can gather again in larger groups, I'd love to check out the big room inside! read more

We have been to The Switch and ordered carry out several times and have never been disappointed. Their bbq is delicious, they have a great Cobb salad, hush puppies are fantastic, but the real clincher for us is the gumbo that is served over their amazing potato salad. It is the ultimate comfort food. I crave it even when it's 100 degrees out. They also make some delicious cocktails. Exceptional margaritas. The strawberry is my favorite rita for miles. Love this place! read more

Excellent brisket, great service, friendly staff, and the white wings are delicious. I have a lot of great BBQ near me, and this place is quite a drive from where I am. It's 100% worth the drive. Brunch menu is also on point. read more

Great pork ribs. Excellent and friendly servers. Good place. I highly recommend going here.

Ordered curbside yesterday. The food was cold (I ordered early and specified a pick up time), and the order was wrong. I'd ordered sausage and ribs and got sausage and brisket...which gave me the chance to experience some of the worst brisket I've ever had. Dry as a bone and flavorless. I've been to Stiles Switch several times, and the food was excellent, so I was expecting at least mediocrity from The Switch. read more

Used to rave about this place until today. The BBQ meats are still excellent but they have changed the kitchen chef and staff. The Turkey BLT which used to be the best in town was served with fridge cold sliced turkey, soggy lettuce, frazzled bacon cold fries! The previously excellent coleslaw is now a tasteless mush! Such a shame I hope Style reads these reviews because he needs to fix this quickly. The bar manager Aaron, Ashley and co are excellent! read more

I'd read a lot of questionable reviews, but we decided to give this place a try. We both had the pork rib meat plate, with different sides. The ribs were astonishing- quite possibly the best either of us has ever had, very well spiced and cooked perfectly. The fries were very good, as was the cole slaw. The cabbage side was too good - kind of a sweet/ sour vibe with chunks of meat. The pinto beans with brisket were rich and spicy - clean plates all around. Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant. The manager, Sebastien, who we knew from his restaurant Lox, Box and Barrel ( a much mourned loss) brought us a taste of their brisket. Tender isn't enough to describe it - no teeth required. Overall, our meals were excellent and a good value. The place itself is very nice - not nearly as noisy as many others. We are so glad that my wife had a hankering for BBQ today, and that there is such a good eating establishment so close to home. We will definitely return........often. read more

The kitchen burned the sh!t out of my hoecakes, but still sent them out anyway. The texture is good, but they're basically charcoal. It's unfortunate that the chef, the prep staff, and our waitress all proceeded to let charcoal make it to our table. I was offended the kitchen staff were incompetent until I realized the next batch weren't burnt (served to the table next to us), then I was *personally* offended. read more

The Switch - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I just picked up a to go order that I waited 50 mins over the time it was due to be picked up, while I waited every one was nice offered me a drink etc. Well got my food got out to truck ( we were pulling trailer so I had to walk a ways to park) got back on road. No silverware or napakins....ordered corn casserole and coleslaw as sides not sure what they expected us to eat with. We were excited to finally get to stop but probably not again. read more

I like to give places a second try when the first time wasn't all that great. Nope, still bad. I think most of the trouble is with the people: servers and cooks. I was placing an order for takeout. Ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with gravy on the side (long ride home and didn't want my steak crest soggy). Nope it was all over. (We won't discuss the difference between traditional gravy versus the onion/bell pepper crap that they used. I didn't know this at the time.) When I called to let them know someone wasn't paying attention to my request, I got attitude. I took the hit, but after I couldn't get over the meatloaf taste with onions/bell peppers instead of a steak, I realized I should have taken her offer of a refund. Meal so totally not worth it. read more

LOOVVVVVED IT (with a Capital L)! The food, the service, the atmosphere ... OMG the corn casserole .... everything! We are relatively new to Austin and I know we have about 100 more BBQ places to try ... but this is top of our list and will be hard to beat. The meat is spiced and smoked to perfection, the sides are fabulous, the hostess and server could not have been nicer or more efficient. We will be back ... SO many times!! read more

Super good food! Brisket is tender, turkey is soft and flavorful. Side dishes are delicious too, loved the cheese grits and dirty rice! Good portion and fast service. Will come back!! read more

Just moved here and so happy that we found this place! Love the food and the service.

Great untraditional bbq place. Amazing pulled pork. The pork sauce was very good. The sides were good. A solid four star.

Good food! They have a wonderful Cobb salad, actually! My daughter loves their beans, while my boy loves the sausage. Good service and kind folks! read more

Haven't been in Austin long but this is quickly becoming our favorite BBQ joint. We have tried a few other BBQ places including some very popular and recommended places, they have nothing on this place. The pulled pork is fantastic with a good amount of bark in it. The brisket has a perfect smoke ring and is not mushy like some other places. The ribs are meaty and again, cooked perfectly, not fall off the bone but chews off the bone completely which is how ribs should be. The sweet corn casserole is absolutely fantastic, my only regret is that I didn't try it the first time! We have gotten complimentary hush puppies every time we have gone which is a nice touch. The service is just as good as the food. The staff is constantly moving and working the floor, looking for opportunities to help customers. I just left the food industry after 30 years and I people watch when in restaurants out of habit. This crew is good. In the few hours I have been in there over several visits I haven't noticed any "stress" out of the staff. They are a well oiled machine. I highly recommend this place if you get the chance. read more

The BBQ here is amazing, never have I had to eat brisket with my fingers because it would fall apart using a fork. The sweetcorn bread (side) was the showstopper for me though....loved it! read more

Amazing BBQ. My husband and I love trying different bbq places around our area. We drove almost 2 hours to make it to The Switch (it had been on our list for a while). Finally got a sitter for the kids, made the drive, and it was worth every penny and mile! Surprisingly, I loved the Alabama White BBQ chicken wings SO much! The ribs are the only ones I have had that compare to my husbands, and we ate that brisket up! I like that they give you the choice of fatty or lean brisket, because we are pro-fatty! We will be back for sure, and I am waiting for someone to post that Alabama White Sauce recipe so I can try making it at home for when we cant make the drive read more

Enjoyed my first experience. Food was tasty and service was top shelf. BBQ was moist and tender. I'm not a huge fan of chicken wings, but The Switch does something unique and amazing with their chicken wings. Freaky delicious. Special thanks to Pio, Rachel , and Aaron for going the extra mile in handling our large group. We will definately be back. read more

I wanted to like this place and I tried a number of the items on the menu (brisket & sausage gumbo, sausage and crawfish pot pie, bayou beef rib and grits, brisket, sausage, ribs and ragin cajun boudin). My favorte items were the sausage and crawfish pot pie and the ragin cagun boudin. The problem for me was everything tasted the same. I felt like everything left my mouth with a real peppery taste and after a few bites I was tired of the taste. read more

The ribs are great here. Shane Styles is the master mind behind this great restaurant and here is always here making sure everything is perfect. read more