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Barbeque and Texas are basically synonymous with one another. In the city of Austin, there is a BBQ restaurant on what seems like every corner! From food trucks to sit-down restaurants there’s almost too much to choose from. Here are 12 of the best (and delicious!) BBQ restaurants near Austin, Texas.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Franklin is one of many of Austin’s iconic BBQ joints. Home to one of the most influential pitmasters in the US, Aaron Franklin, it’s a must-visit. But beware: they tend to sell out by 2 or 3 pm every day.
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Live music, cold beers, and legendary BBQ; what’s not to love? Stubb’s has a deep history in Texas; its restaurant in Austin opened in the early 1970s and the staff has never looked back.
The Salt Lick
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619
The Salt Lick opened in 1967, but its history of amazing BBQ dates back to the current owner’s great grandma. Way back in 1867, she perfected the technique of barbecuing the restaurant uses to this very day!
Big O’s Pit BBQ
4707 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Big O’s is an icon of Burnet Road and the menu features the best BBQ in Austin. The building has been the same for as long as we can remember, and so has the great taste.
Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
Rudy’s wasn’t always a barbecue place; it started as an actual country store in the mid 1800s! Nowadays, they serve up some fabulous BBQ from pits that are 100% wood fired with oak.
Iron Works BBQ
100 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
A true slice of Austin history, Iron Works used to be an actual ornamental iron workshop opened by a German family seeking a better life. If you’re searching for the best BBQ restaurants in Austin, Iron Works is an establishment with delicious BBQ and a heritage site honoring the original family.
Terry Black’s Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
The secrets of Terry Black’s Barbecue have been passed down for generations. Now people enjoy their central Texas BBQ at this restaurant in Austin.
Donn’s Texas BBQ
2617 S IH 35 Frontage Rd #5568, Austin, TX 78741
Donn’s has been serving up family-style BBQ since 1986! With secret family recipes and taco twists, the place is hard to beat.
Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
217 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Cooper’s is world famous for its “Big Chop,” but that’s not all. The BBQ restaurant is in a historic SoCo building, so you’ll get to enjoy all of the Austin culture as well.
Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue
401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Did someone say fine-dining plus barbecue? That’s what you’ll find at Lambert’s! Their BBQ is extra fancy and extra tasty.
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
If you’re searching for the best BBQ places in Austin, visit this vintage comet trailer in Austin. This pitmaster’s BBQ has roots in baking, which you’ll get to enjoy along with his deliciously inventive smoked meats.
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702
It might seem strange to have a Japanese restaurant at the end of all this, but Kemuri has some amazing barbecue with flavors you won’t find anywhere else!
