Made the trek up to Jim's finally! I've heard so many good things about this place that I'm glad to…read morecheck it off my Austin BBQ list. It's a BBQ truck & on a Saturday evening they had ALL MEAT ready! Nothing was out so we had our pick. We ordered the 2 meats and 2 sides plate to share with brisket, pulled pork, mac & cheese, and scalloped potatoes. Favorite part of the dish was by far the brisket which was close to perfect. Pulled pork was seasoned with peppers or something, so found it a little distracting. But everything was good. Service was great, we ordered at the truck & they brought it to us at the bar next door, which has seating, twinkle lights, and on Sat college football all around. A very good austin BBQ spot - would like to try more of their meats to taste it all.

I was the first and only customer at around 11am - 12 noon on a Friday in September 2025. I was…read morevery excited to try some great bbq at one of the most highly rated food trucks on Yelp and by others. It's about 25 minutes over curvy roads thru the hills outside of Austin central metro area. I was glad that I went because I've been to Austin many times yet had not been northwest of the city. I tried many items. The sides were only $4 for the "small" portions (which weren't that small), so I tried all of them. The mac and cheese cork screw pasta was especially delicious. In fact, every side was delish and decadent. The jicama cole slaw was good and crunchy, the scalloped potatoes delish, the sriracha cole slaw had a good kick. I also liked the green chili corn and the pinto beans (very hearty). There was a side of pickle chips and onions. Now for the most important part, the brisket. It had a delicious bark on it, but it was just a bit dry. When I told my native Austinite friends this later, they all got very quiet ;). I believe that perhaps the truck makes the meat every other day, and I was there on the second day and so the meat got a bit dry (I'm being purely speculative about this and could be wrong). But it was still amazing! The special that day was "The Volcano Sandwich" (see photos) with brisket, potato salad, bacon jam, jalapenos, and pepper vinegar sauce on a hamburger bun. By the ingredients list, I thought it would be spicy, but it really was not. It was excellent. I also got the straight slices of brisket in its purest form. Again, delicious but a bit on the dry side. I also opted for some pork and got the Maui Waui Taco with pulled pork, pineapple pico de gallo, and chipotle sour cream. It was very tasty and I recommend it for the pork. It had a good kick and just sweet enough, but too much so. I was unsure whether Jim's Smokehouse had a second location along Barton Springs Road in Austin because it was listed on the web. I tried calling a few times to get more information, but got voicemail both times. I confirmed later that, as of this writing, the dt Austin location was closed down. Jim's Smokehouse is co-located with a few other food trucks. There are picnics tables, shaded in the back and a ping pong table. That day, I was served by Cecil? who was incredibly friendly and very welcoming. Such a nice guy. He brought all the food out to me along with the entire napkin holder. He appropriately waited for about 15 minutes to bring me the dessert which was the Keylime Pie with strawberry sauce (on the side). I tell you the pie was fantastic - get it! I think Jim's Smokehouse is 5/5 overall. I would go again in a heartbeat.

There's a big line when you arrive which I'm told is usual. They are very fast and efficient and it…read moregoes quickly. You can order beer and margaritas while waiting. There's a QR code to scan while in line to help you with your order. It's then cafeteria style to order when you get to the front. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, both the pork ribs and brisket were way too fatty for me. Sauce and potato salad were good, but not enough for me to return. Shockingly pricy. Fun atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Food was great, staff was great and Gabby was great! I'd come back anytime with the familyread more

One of my first and best experiences of barbecue in Texas!…read more Firstly, staff here is super friendly, especially given how slammed this place was, their attitudes were upbeat. They have a great outdoor layout, as well as lots and lots of seating indoors.

I've NEVER had a bad meal here. The smoked scents in the air pull you in first & the moment you…read morewalk in the ambiance and the lighting welcomes you too. There's plenty of seating indoors & outdoors. & service is pretty spot on here, everyone is helpful & attentive & everything is streamlined with the guests in mind. You can order hours in advance, online, or in store & there's curbside available too. From drinks, to small bites, to smoked fares (bbq), to the sides everything here SMACKS. Honorable mentions are definitely their coconut scented rice (so fragrant and addicting), Brussels sprouts (lovely char & the gastrique they're tossed in is to die for), sesame rice noodles, butcher's cut, brisket (so good it often sells out FAST!), smoked turkey (also sells out quick), yuzu soda, and their coconut matcha limeade(reminds me of a Brazilian limeade but with WAYYYY with more soul) Hands down one of the best stops in Austin whether you're at the domain or further south, they've got two passionate programs available for you. Highly recommend checking these guys out, you won't be disappointed!

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!!

I had a wonderful time the other night thanks to my server Fere! She was super friendly and helpful…read morewith my really annoying order. I made several changes and she had no issue handling them. Will be coming back again and requesting her as a server!

I brought my mom and sister here for lunch!…read more The indoor space and outdoor patio are very spacious. The salmon rice bowl ($15.95) and the brisket sandwich ($15.95) were both filling and delicious. The salmon especially was perfectly cooked and I loved the coconut rice. Order at the counter, and they bring your food out to you.

TLDR The event was a family reunion. The food was…read moreexcellent. And the service -- shout-out to Mason -- was really something special. EVENT I was in town for a family reunion, in a party of 20 with a bunch of non-locals who were jacked for legit Texas BBQ. The place is loud -- if you're inside, don't expect to catch up with anyone but your immediate neighbors -- but spacious and inviting. We were prepped for an hour wait, but ended up going right in (Saturday at 3:00, before the rush that definitely did arrive). FOOD The bread was a little sweet, the coleslaw mostly savory, and both were fine. The beans and the potato salad were the lowest-rated in my group, but not awful. And the mac 'n' cheese was a big winner -- thick, smooth, delicious. But what of the main event? The sausage was divisive, but to me, thumbs-up. The pulled pork was solid. The brisket was dynamite -- not too spiced, not too lean, not too fatty, and altogether fall-apart fantastic. And my personal favorite, as well as that of several others at the table and recommended by a stuffed diner we passed in the parking lot, were the bison ribs. Sweet, smoky, tender as sin, and very much worth the trip. Goodness. Special mention for the house sauce (another clear highlight for my family) and the peach cobbler (soft top rather than crunchy raised some eyebrows, and it's very butter-forward -- but guilty-pleasure goooood). SERVICE And here's the reason for the review: the service was *exceptional.* Our server, Mason, went WAY above and beyond. He managed our battalion of screwball characters with aplomb, include two boomers ready to go to war over who got to take the check. He was readily available, but never hovering, and incredibly friendly. After chatting just a little about his own forays into smoking meat, it almost felt wrong to leave him behind at the end. He absolutely made our evening. Mason, if you're reading this: on behalf of my entire kooky family, here's to you, sir.

Barbecue was great! Enjoyed. Desserts however, were really…read moredisappointing. Pecan Pie, so-so. Blackberry Crumble (or some kind of Berry Crisp) had small amount of berries and I couldn't taste any berry flavor. We bought half a pan to go and ended up throwing most of it away. Love the atmosphere and setting. Would just skip the dessert.

Service is quick and easy as you just make your way down the line similar to a cafeteria line. You…read morepay for the meat by weight so it's easy to get food family style. The meat is wrapped in butcher paper and they have foil and bags available for leftovers. We had pork ribs, brisket, and turkey along with corn on the cob, potato salad, beans, pickles, and apple cobbler with ice cream. The turkey was ok but not as flavorful as I've had. I loved the ribs and brisket. The potato salad also wasn't my favorite so I will definitely get other sides on my next visit. I did like the cobbler and ice cream for dessert. The cobbler was hot with not too much crust and crust that had a slight crunch. The dog friendly patio was a great searing option with large tables and fans that made it extremely cool and comfortable on a hot day.

Went to Coopers on a recommendation and it did not disappoint…read more I'm a huge fan of smoked turkey and this one was excellent, super moist and flavorful. Definite Texas feel inside and you get to choose the sides you want I had the green beans and Cole slaw. You order you food and pay and go and sit but all The people working were very nice and friendly. I will be back.

We really liked la Barbecue, although we weren't sure what made it worthy of a Michelin star. I…read morecouldn't find specifics when I looked it up. We realized the strategy was to order for pickup a day in advance so we wouldn't have to wait in the long line. We were 15 minutes late for our pickup time, and the food still wasn't ready. However, we waited five more minutes, and they gave us a full-sized bottle of barbecue sauce, which kind of made up for it. I also wasn't sure if they would've hurried up if we had arrived earlier. We ordered the sliced brisket sandwich, El Sancho Loco, and a pint of "shells & cheese." The sandwiches were really good, and the Sancho Loco sandwich was special in that it had chopped brisket, pulled pork, and sausage with red onions. The brisket was soft and juicy. The mac and cheese was great too. It had a unique spice to it from the poblanos. We enjoyed the tangy barbecue sauce that came in the bottle as well as a more smokey barbecue sauce that came in a small side cup. Our total was $48, and this was a good portion size for two people.

The food was good, the ambiance is questionable, and when you do finally get inside for service it…read morewas perfect. I personally didn't like the waiting period, most BBQ places that have an hour wait time are possibly under a canopy or have water close by or have somewhere to at least lean. This place had none. I am glad I went so I could check it off the list but I'd only comeback if I wanted to eat at an odd time of weekday and in the area. Pretty good coffee shop and brewery walking distance too!

It's good steak. The side dishes were alright. Potato…read moresalads were good. The cabbages and beans were questionable due too much seasoning. Bone marrows are extremely fatty and lack flavors. We had duck fat to make the steak even fattier

After reading the good reviews we thought it would be worth checking out! We got there a few…read moreminutes before opening and ordered first, but had to wait so long for food. They were sold out of half their meats. When they finally brought the tray, they told us they were also out of potato salad so they gave us a cole slaw and mac and cheese instead. I had to send the meat back because it was cold. Like refrigerator cold. Which makes sense since there was absolutely no smoking going on today. We tried the following: Pork- oddly over seasoned with barely a smoke taste. Chopped brisket- mediocre at best. Leftovers from yesterday reheated to mush. Zero bark. REQUIRED SAUCE which usually we would never. Mac and cheese- dry, day old reheated no cheese. Coleslaw- needed salt, acid,...anything. Beans- Tasted like it was dressed up from a can. The one decent thing on the tray was the pork belly burnt ends. The one thing.

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)