I was in the mood for some old school BBQ today and wanted to try a new venue so I googled the nearest to my present location at the time and Willie's was the closest. order I ordered the 3-meat plate, Brisket, Ribs, and Sausage and the Potato Salad and Greens were my sides.  I failed to order the moist brisket and ended up with lean brisket which was a bit dry but flavorful.  The pork spareribs were very tasty and fell off of the bone, smoked slow and long where the gristle was chewable. I thoroughly enjoyed the sausage that were from Elgin, the Sausage Capital of Texas.  The sides, potato salad and green beans, were a bit mundane. All is all, I had a very pleasant culinary experience and will return.to try some of the items that I eyeballed on the menu. read more

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This place is a true community staple and has been around for generations. It's one of those restaurants that locals have supported for years. It's a longtime neighborhood favorite and clearly an important part of the community. read more

Food is great!! The customer service team are very polite. The restaurant area is small but does the job!

Absolutely amazing BBQ.. I had the chicken & rib plate fall off the bone ribs chicken juicy and full of deliciousness Potato salad just amazing from the seasoning I couldn't stop eating it Banana pudding I have to get 2 to go This BBQ joint is a hidden gem and you can absolutely taste the love Thank you for sharing your cooking with us read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - Rib & chicken plate with potato salad and chili beans - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything was good. They don't skimp on the sandwich. Ribs fall off the bone. Chicken and Brisket were amazing. Don't sleep

Is brisket is tough you will break a teeth eating it. The sausage are overcooked. We bought $25 worth of meat and it was horrible. He put two he drowned the meat and barbecue sauce which is nasty. Believe me the pictures on this website the food don't look like that. read more

I bought some sausage mutton and it was disgusting Mr. Willie used to always have the best mutton and the best sausage ever it will never be forgotten of whoever does it now it is a mess a mess read more

The outside is not impressive, but walk on in, and you'll find friendly people and some good brisket. All I've tried is the brisket sandwich, and I was surprised to see them piling it on white bread--but they did pile it, and the brisket was good. It was one of those sandwiches you can't put down. Literally, because when you do, you'll never get it up again in one piece. But I wolfed it all down, and captured every bit that fell onto the wrapper. I won't say it's the best brisket sandwich I've had but it was quite good, and this feels like the low-key friendly, family-feeling kind of place I want to support. I'll be back, to try the other stuff on the menu. You should go, too! Sorry for the lack of pics. I was so hungry my sandwich disappeared before I thought to get my camera out! read more

The ribs are a must. They were fall off the bone, juicy, tender, and seasoned very nicely. 5 stars easily The fellas inside are awesome as well. Super inviting and friendly. Another 5 stars (get the peach cobbler and or banana pudding as well) Highly suggest Willie's across the board read more

Excellent food! The brisket was incredibly flavorful and tender. The sausage was delicious as well. Will definitely eat here again!!! The people were so friendly and I love to support a family owned read more

Amazing. Love the food. Love the customer service. 10 out of 10. The ambiance was chill. read more

Addendum to my previous review-- I meant to say that the potato salad & bbq sauce was ok. But everything else was great! read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - Brisket & sausage--yum yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I would have to say the best barbecue in Austin. Family owned. The staff was great. Will definitely be back.

The food was amazing and well seasoned! Only giving 4 out of 5 stars because the portions could have been a tad bigger and wish there was more selection in sides. My boyfriend said it was delicious he just still felt hungry afterwards. Will be returning for sure! read more

I visited this location today and ordered a two meat plate with chicken and sausage. The two meat plate comes with beans, potato salad, pickles, onions, two slices of white bread and saltine crackers. After my party of four and I arrived, we received our food within 6 minutes from order to table. The sausage was flavorful, however the chicken was a bit dry. The chicken was served cut up in pieces which was surprising as chicken when barbecued tends to be served whole, perhaps this is explains some of the dryness of the chicken. The owner was the individual who served my parties plates when they were ready. Both the owner and the cashier were helpful and served up a whole bunch of southern charm. read more

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Food was Good. The sausage was delicious. Ribs were a little salty, but very soft! What threw me over the top was the service. Steve, Rosanne and the crew were wonderful! If we end up in Austin, and hanker for a hunk of meat, this will be the place. read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - NACHO! Ribbs and sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had some amazing brisket, button and ribs. The sauce was a real sweet, delicious tangy pleasure.

Willie's Bar-B-Que is the best barbecue around! Can't say enough about this family owned and operated business. Not only is the food delicious, the staff is welcoming and friendly. The meats, sides and deserts are made in house and bring back memories of my grandmothers home cooking. I highly recommend Willie's Bar-B-Que. read more

Doesn't matter what you order everything is good the turkey legs were amazing I got one additional leg to go to. We had the brisket sausage turkey legs and ribs everything was just amazing thanks Mister Willie read more

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I've been here once, but one thing will bring me back. Is it the brisket? Not so much. I've had much better. The beans? Eh. The sauce? I'd rather not. The atmosphere and locale are a little off putting. That said, the service was pretty nice. I also did discover that Big Red is the best stuff to drink with barbecue because I drank it too fast and the burp that erupted tasted of awesome. The one thing that will bring me back to Willie's is the boudin. It was one of the most surprising discoveries I've ever had. The combination of rice, sausage, and cajun spices is perfect. This was the first time I've had boudin and I've seriously been missing out all of these years. I'll definitely come back to Willie's for this. read more

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I was going to try the BBQ trailer just a couple blocks down but, they were closed so, I saw this place and stopped in. To be fair I wish I could give it 3.5 stars but, I can't justify a full 4. I felt that it was a little on the high end price wise for what you received. All right time to break down my entire plate. I ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and sausage for $11.50. It also came with potato salad, baked beans, bread, saltines, pickles and onions. Brisket: The smoke flavor and smoke rim on it was very impressive. As I type this the smokey flavor is still lingering in my mouth! However, the brisket was very fatty and I like fatty cuts but, this wasn't as good as others that I have had. It seemed that each bite was different than the last. Sausage: Once again the smoke flavor of the meat was very impressive. I would come back here to order the sausage again. It really was a great quality. The BBQ: It wasn't thick and was a bit on the runny side but, it sure packed a Texas sized spicy flavor to it. I felt it complimented everything really well! Yummy! Potato Salad: This was my least favorite part of the meal. First let me say that I prefer traditional potato salad to mustard potato salad. This was mustard potato salad and it also had sweet relish in it (I think). Overall, it was just not good but, then again I don't like sweet pickles or relish either. Baked Beans: I am not a huge fan of the baked beans in general but, I have to say they were definitely homemade and they were good. I ate a few bites just to try them! Fixins: My meal came with 3.5 pickles and one sliver of onion. Booo! Come on I think we can throw a few more on! They did give me 3 slices of bread but, personally I never use the bread. Beverage Fridge: They have Sunkist and 7 Up in glass bottles!!!! Wooohooo! Not too shabby! Service: The service was fast and it is only counter service. They do have tables inside but, I just ordered take out. I believe this may have been the family that owns the place working there but, not sure. They gave me ample napkins and silverware so, it's nice to see that they don't forget anything. Parking: Sort of a nightmare since there is a convenience store attached to it. I am pretty sure that I parked illegally however, I was in and out. It was easy to get in and out of the parking lot here though; not too much traffic. Neighborhood: Not that great and I did see a man pushing a lawn mower down the sidewalk. Sort of the same principal of knowing you are in a bad neighborhood by how many abandoned shopping carts their are! Come during the day! read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - 2 meat plate. Brisket and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

What I like about this place is he is upfront and will tell you you get what he gives you and if you don't like it go somewhere else and I have yet to go somewhere else very good barbecue read more

The food was inedible, the brisket is extremely salty, the sauce is very tart and the beans are salty and dry. The worst lunch ever. Do not waste your time or money picking up food from this place. read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - Brisket and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Second time here with the 1/2 lb brisket. Really good! Had the peach cobbler the first time and it was great! Come with pickles, onions, white bread and crackers. Had an A&W to wash it down. Will make Willie's a regular! read more

Best bbq in Austin! And you dont have to wait 10 hrs for it! 2 meat plate is my goto! Brisket / Sausage. Beans and Potato Salad are top notch too! read more

Best ribs and brisket around! Perfect for keto lol always hot and has always been consistent over the years.

This place use to have good sausage. My recent visit the sausage tasted horrible and DID NOT taste like beef sausage at all, it taste like 2 day old sausage reheated, was VERY dry and brown colored. I didn't waste my time and gas to return it, I just tossed it out. After just one bite, a couple of minutes later I felt sick of the stomach, so it must have been old sausage. Next time I'll spend an extra couple of dollars and drive to Elgin for some true beef sausage. read more

I have seen it for the last 4 or 5 months on my way to and from work. After reading reviews on here i decided to give it a try the other day. I got the 2 meat plate. My pick was brisket(i love brisket, it is the symbol of BBQ, but maybe that because I am from Texas) and sausage. The sides were rather on the small side and nothing special, edible. The sausage, while very tender and good, was very greasy. The brisket was really good. But they don't give you a lot of sauce and your sausage sits in the same side of the brisket. So it kind of soaks up that grease too. All in all it filled me up really good. Meat portions were plenty. Filled me up so much that almost 6 hrs later i was still full and stomach ached a little. I am dead set that is was the really greasy sausage. I would say shy away from it, or thoroughly drain it and pat it down first. I should have went for the ribs & brisket or just the brisket plate. I will be making it back there since its pretty close. I may just go for a 1/2 lb of brisket though. read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - 2 Meat plate. Brisket and Sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yay, I get the first review! I only discovered Willie's because it's right near my house; normally I'd drive right past it. It's in a little shopping center with a mini-grocery at one end and a barber shop in the middle. Then there's Willie's at the end, which has to serve about the best damn brisket I've ever had. I wasn't even a real brisket fan before I discovered Willie's. Now, whenever I come in, they know exactly what I want. Folks might be wary when first walking in -- it certainly doesn't look like much, and it's not the best place to dine in -- unless you don't mind a blaring television, plastic-covered tables, and a couple of wailing kids (of which there always seems to be at least a pair). But the barbecue is cheap and delicious, and you might well find yourself addicted, just like me. read more

Um, don't go here if you're not a fan of the ghetto- it's on MLK and Springdale.. DO go here if you want delicious BBQ for $5 for half a pound or half a chicken. It is certainly rough around the edges and Willie himself is too, but who cares, the meat is delicious. It's always awkward saying that... read more

This is as gritty-real as BBQ can possibly be. From the bars on the the windows out front, to the smoke stained wood paneling on the walls. Pure smokey goodness, you just can't get from other so-called BBQ establishments ... no liquid smoke has ever been near the likes of this place. This place has heart and soul in one bite of brisket, than many others have in their entire business. Check out Willie's, they don't mess around. read more

Been holding it down for over 30 yrs. Besy mutton in town. Make sure you ask for dry sausage. Great smoky brisket. Been going there since i was a kid. Great community landmarks read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

The service and speed were impressive off the bat. I got a sausage sandwich (delicious), and my nephew assured me that the brisket & ribs plate was great as well. They had a good amount of seasoning/sauce without drenching the meat. read more

Willys is the real deal! A true part of East Austin culture and history. They've been there forever and are Full of the old-school East Austin vibe. This is not a hipster barbecue opened by some investor group. Willie himself is a hoot. He loves to talk and can tell you all kinds of stories. Their brisket is very good as is their chop beef sandwich.Downright cheap For what it is. read more

When you first open the door the scent just knocks your nose. I ordered the brisket plate and it came with beans and potato salad. The brisket alone was flavorful and didn't need the BBQ sauce it was in, but I didn't hate, together it was all that more tasty and enjoyed the experience. The attendants were friendly and atmosphere comfortable. read more

Willie's Bar-B-Que - Brisket Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good sliced beef sandwich fpr $4. But not at all the best though. Bread was the let down read more

Hole in the wall BBQ joint for sure! If you are afraid of the hood, then maybe this place isn't for you. The guys in the kitchen were all super friendly. There were 11 of us eating in their tiny dining area but they made sure to accommodate us and treated us well. Brisket and boudain were good. I don't remember the potato salad or whatever it was so it probably wasn't that great. I mean, you don't go to a BBQ place for their sides amiright??? read more

Great customer service! They catered a party for my family. Great food and well priced. Would highly recommend! Such friendly employees.

I cannot say anything about the location as I did not visit the spot, however the BBQ sandwich my friend brought to me was absolutely superb. I know where to go if I want a good BBQ sandwich. read more

I have been coming to this place for about 9 years now and it's just as good as the first time I ate it almost a decade ago. I meant to take a picture of my food before I got into it but unfortunately I forgot. I always go with the sausage and brisket combo plate personally. Also for anybody wondering they are gluten free. read more

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