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3421 N. IH-35, Austin 78722
512-653-1187

Franklin Barbecue

It should come as no surprise that great barbecue can be found at a trailer on the frontage road of the interstate. Proprietor Aaron Franklin is to barbecue as homebrewers are to beer. He has creat... read more

401 W. 2nd St., Austin 78701
512-494-1500

Lamberts

"Fancy barbecue" is not an oxymoron. So shows this brother of the sister who owns the eminently popular Jo's Hot Coffee. Meats from the finest ranches and farms are the focus. Of course, scrumptiou... read more

208 S. Commerce St., Austin 78644
512-398-9344

Smitty's Market

A half-hour drive out of Austin proper is a small price to pay for 'cue from the gods. Orders are placed next to the scalding fire. Fatty, vs. lean, brisket is the only way to go. Or pork ribs. Bot... read more

619 N. Colorado St., Austin 78644
512-398-2361

Kreuz Market

There was a fracture in the first family of eat-with-your-hands Texas barbecue. The sister kept the original Kreuz location and renamed it Smitty’s. The brothers kept the Kreuz name and moved... read more

512 W. 29th St., Austin 78705
512-477-1651

Ruby's BBQ

The pit-smoked 'cue at this university-area stalwart is a relative nobody when stacked up against Stubb's, Salt Lick, and the beef barns of Lockhart. But Anthony Bourdain is a fan. As are the blues... read more

801 Red River St., Austin 78701
512-480-8341

Stubb's Bar-B-Q

Get drilled by the one-two punch of food and music at this Red River St. anchor. Rolling Stone dubbed it "Best Rock Club" in America in '08. And it's even more known for its grub. Break from the ba... read more

18001 FM 1826, Austin 78619
512-894-3117

The Salt Lick

This smoky barbecue depot is about a 30-minute ride of town. On the way there you can admire classic Hill Country terrain. All-you-can-eat meat laced with trademark sweet honey sauce awaits. Inside... read more