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    Big Vinny's BBQ

    4.4 (146 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    2 2 Meat Plate- rib & sausage
    Lorry L.

    Since moving to Austin the BBQ capital we have only tried 3 places. But I have not found THE BBQ joint I will keep hunting. Shoot me a message let me know other BbQ joint First time here at Vinny's ordered 2 plate rib & sausage & hubby had brisket sandwich. The best is the service he was so friendly , quick and even checked up on us while we ate in the car. Rib- great Smokey flavor, tender, juicy & very tasty more on the sour side then sweetness. Not over coated with sauce just enough to actually taste the natural delicious rib. Sausage- WOW! One of the best I have ever had perfectly smoked, tender and the spices was on point Potato salad- absolutely amazing not to tart or not to sweet just a perfect blend of magic. BBQ beans- it was okay more on vinegar side. For my beans I like it sweeter just like how grandma would make Brisket sandwich- husband did not speak to me it was good.. I did manage to take a piece and it was tender and seasoned I will definitely return and try the turkey leg Thank you to Big Vinny for cooking with love!!! I can actually taste the passion

    2 meat plate with brisket and sausage.

    The brisket and the sausage are both very flavorful. I don't know if it's merely because of the tangy taste of the bbq sauce is too powerful but the beans is kinda plain though.

    Kathy X.

    When in Austin, dine at a food truck. While exploring South Congress Avenue, my friend and I stopped at this food truck for lunch. There were tables with umbrellas to block out the sun, and a refreshing breeze so it was quite pleasant to eat there, despite the heat of the day. I decided to order the 2 meat plate and chose the Pork Spare Ribs and Sausage, along with the following 2 sides: Street Corn and Potato Salad. Those Pork Spare Ribs were AMAZING. Seriously, some of the best I have ever had. The meat tasted almost candied, and was slightly crispy with nice smoky taste. There was a sweet and savory flavor that came through and no additional sauce needed. The meat was also perfectly tender, juicy, and oh so well seasoned. The Sausage was also tasty and very juicy, boasting yummy spices, and delightfully flavorful. Street corn was good, but as I ate more of it, found the sauce to be quite spicy and I couldn't handle it. The Potato Salad was decent, and covered with paprika. The potatoes were cooked well and ingredients combined together cohesively. I just didn't eat much of it because I wanted to finish more of the mains. The meal also came with Texas toast (just white bread - no butter on this one), as well as pickles and raw onion. The person behind the counter, cooking and serving the food was really nice and chill. Although I was hesitant about ordering BBQ from a food truck, I was definitely satisfied with the meal and it truly delivered delicious home-cooked BBQ, especially those Pork Spare Ribs.

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    Alee S.

    Got the Big Vinny Sammich Plate service was amazing just like the food doing my happy food dance while eating

    Overcooked brisket
    Joshua I.

    The worst brisket Ive ever had. Myself and several coworkers ordered brisket from here through a lunch service. The meat was extremely well done to the point some of it was not edible. There was no flavor to the meat. I've grown up on brisket and bbq and this was the worst that I have ever had!!!

    The most AWESOKE BRISKET!!!
    Tah Phrum Duh Bush B.

    Big Vinny's... been hearing about this place for a minute. Every fiber of my soul told me to go and get Brisket from this place. What an experience! I walked up and the guy inside says "hey, what's your name?" I tell him "Tah". He says Tah. I'm Big Vinny. "How are you today?" I told him "I am amazing, stupendous, miraculous and I am hearing all about your fantastic grub." He smiled with the confidence if a 15 foot gorilla in a world of 2 foot tall monkeys. I asked if he preferred me to use cash or card. We had a brief and pleasant convo on how cash benefits us both, so I ran back to my truck and got cash. I ordered $20 of lean brisket. Fam... socks knocked completely off!!! This was the thickest, most satisfying cuts of brisket I have had to date. This is not the dainty, thin sliced brisket they serve at 99% of the barbecue joints in Austin. This is Brisket for a brisket lover. Even though the meat was leaan, there was the perfect amount of fat on the edges and the char on the ends was PERFECT! I feel like I got more than the amount I asked for. Big Vinny told me he appreciated my positive energy. Game recognize game Big Vinny! Thanks for the amazing energy and the AWESOME brisket! I will be back with a $20 spot ready for some top notch brisket again really soon and I'm bringing friends and telling everyone. That should totally be on the menu... TWENTY-DOLLA-BRISKET.... Let's go. I cosign this place 100% just go there... tell him Tah sent you!!!

    Luisa S.

    This place was conveniently located half a mile from the best dessert place (MANOLIS) so we decided to stop by and it did not disappoint. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait. There are three small tables for people to enjoy their food in and they were all available. I got the two meat plate- brisket- YUM Sausage- super delicious, i usually don't get sausage ever but they were out of the ribs so I decided to get this. Potato salad- again, not something I usually get but it was delicious Coleslaw- fresh and food We left very satisfied and great price!

    2 Meat Plate  Texas Sweet Corn Homemade Potato Salad
    Winnie L.

    I am visiting Austin the first time. I went to Terry Black's bbq. It was ok. I thought Texas bbq was not my thing. Today, I passed by Big Vinny's bbq. There was no line. I decided to give myself another try. I got moist brisket, pork bbq, street corn, and potato salad. They were all good! I enjoyed that the meat was served warm. The fat of the brisket was evenly spread out. The bbq sauce on the side was not just purely sweet and with good flavor. The sides were good as well. The price was very reasonable.

    Exactly what a combo should look like.  Tasty, too!
    James M.

    Updated review below. TL:DR - it was great. I originally had a poor delivery experience when I first ordered from Big Vinny's. Both the owner and head smoker reached out to discuss what happened and convinced me to stop by and try the food again. I'm very glad I did. When presented properly, the food was really good. I loved the rub they used on the meat. The sides were good, too. The corn had a bit of spice and the bbq sauce was a thinner vinegary sauce that had a good tang to it. Both gentlemen I referenced above were friendly and inviting when I stopped by, even before they knew I had a challenging experience before. Happy to go back back again. Thanks! (Frequent traveler trying out restaurants in his new home town)

    Dry brisket. The sausage was surprisingly overcooked too, something I've never experienced before.
    Michael W.

    Pretty disappointing experience from all the glowing reviews on here. The brisket was remarkably dry. I ordered 1 lb and received what looked like a messy pile of scraps and some pieces that were sliced with the grain so they were tough and chewy. The pork rib I got was from the end and was more like a piece of jerky than a rib. Not sure if I got served leftovers from the previous day because I ordered shortly after opening. Good amount of smoke in the meat buy nothing else positive to say. The coleslaw also tasted a little strange and I tossed it after a bite. Maybe it was an off day but it was bad enough that I won't be back to try again with so many better options in town.

    The street corn is great
    Josh Y.

    Little confusing why there isn't a long line here. Epic brisket. Not overcooked like so many places. Almost medium rare. Reasonable prices. Great "street corn". Ok Cole slaw. Seriously $11 for a half lbs or so of brisket plus two sides, plus seating with umbrella cover right on south Congress. Felt like a steal. No line too at 1pm on a Sunday. They said they were almost sold out, lots of Uber eats business. I'm surprised there wasn't more. Glad the famous bbq place up the street had a long line!

    Brisket, potato salad

    First time at Big Vinny's. The brisket was moist, tender, and had a good bark. The turkey was my favorite even though the brisket was excellent. It (the turkey) was also moist and tender and cut against the fibers for a real fall-apart experience. Liked the potato salad and the slaw was pretty good but not the standouts that the meats were. No wait at the trailer so that's another plus. Would go again and see what some other things taste like.

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    One of my favorite bbq joints. Vinny's got it going on. BBQ frito pie is from heaven.

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    7 years ago

    Absolutely delicious! Ordered three meat plate, brisket, sausage and ribs. Outstanding BBQ, definitely recommend this place.

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    Thank you very much! It was a pleasure serving you.

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    9 years ago

    AMAZING FOOD! Home made! Coleslaw was to die for! It's a little red trailer on the corner, don't miss it

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    9 years ago

    Echoing other reviewers: awesome BBQ and takes good care of his customers, which goes a long way! Great bbq + great business person.

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    Great BBQ, everything on the menu is delicious and there is virtually no wait. Highly recommend this spot!

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    I used Brian for a catering event and his food was amazing beyond belief. I make a special trip to his place for lunch! Simply amazing

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    This is by far the best brisket I have ever eaten, I am a senior citizen so I have eaten a lot of BBQ and this is the best!

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