My first encounter with Southside Market came three decades ago, back when its lone outpost sat in…read morea weathered building just outside downtown Elgin. If you wanted authentic Elgin sausage in those days, there was no shortcut--you pointed your vehicle east and made the pilgrimage. The reward was a link of the town's famous "hot guts," a sausage with a snappy casing that gave way to a coarse, peppery filling infused with the unmistakable flavor of slow-smoked meat. It was the kind of sausage that lingered in your memory long after the last bite. Thirty years later, Southside is still turning out the same quality sausage that built its reputation over more than 140 years. While the sausage remains the headliner, the supporting cast is impressive: brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, sandwiches, and an array of classic Texas barbecue sides. On this visit, I opted for the daily special, a boneless New York strip smoked to a perfect medium rare. The smoking process transformed the steak into an exceptionally tender cut, one so yielding that even a plastic knife sliced through it with ease. The lone disappointment was that the steak itself carried only a faint hint of smoke and could have benefited from a more assertive seasoning profile. Still, it was a quality piece of beef, and a drizzle of Southside's distinctive barbecue sauce elevated it considerably, adding a sweet-and-savory punch that brought the flavors into focus. The sides rounded out the meal nicely. The beans were rich and satisfying, while the potato salad delivered the familiar comfort expected alongside Texas barbecue. Southside's legacy may have been built on sausage, but after more than a century in business, it's clear the market has mastered far more than just hot guts.

I've always enjoyed the food at Southside Market, but I'm disappointed with the direction they've…read moregone on pricing and menu options. They've done away with the combo plates and traditional barbecue meals. Everything is now essentially à la carte. Want a sandwich? You pay for the sandwich and then pay separately for the meat. Want a baked potato? It's about $7 before adding meat. Salads are around $9 before meat. Brisket is approximately $34 per pound, chopped brisket around $30 per pound, and most other meats are $18-$20 per pound. The food is still good, and the staff has always been friendly, but the pricing has become hard to justify. A basic lunch for a family of three was nearly $60, and we weren't ordering anything extravagant. What really stood out was that we came in at lunchtime on a Friday and the restaurant was nearly empty. It feels like the current pricing model may be pushing customers away. I understand costs have gone up, but eliminating combo plates and making everything completely à la carte has made what used to be an affordable barbecue stop feel overpriced. I hope they reconsider bringing back some meal deals or combo options because the food is still worth coming for--it's just becoming harder to afford.

First time here. Very nice place. Service was quick and easy. Very nice people. The brisket was…read morevery good. A little light on smoke, but I like a lot of smoke. The sausage was pepper jack, and I highly recommend it. The spicy sauce wasn't needed, but a good sauce, never hurts good brisket, and this was a great combo. It didn't need the sauce, but go for it anyway!

We've always gone to this place mid afternoon on a Saturday, so there's usually no wait. Both times…read morewe've been the food has been really solid, close to great, not exceptional. I prefer the ribs over the brisket. My husband has had the sausage, & he likes it! There's several tables spread out inside. & they've got a very large outdoor area,which I've never seen anyone at...but it's also probably not been the best weather or busy enough.

Such great barbecue spot nestled into a well developed food truck area. The area was clean,…read moredecorative, and family friendly. The owners were amazing, and the barbecue was top-notch. I can't wait to come back.

I was really craving some brisket and remembered that Wildfire Park had a BBQ spot that I've been…read moremeaning to try. What a great first experience, and consider my brisket craving satisfied. I went for the 1 meat plate and got a nice healthy portion of moist and lean brisket with mac and cheese and smothered green beans as my side. The brisket was fantastic, seasoned well, and had a great flavor. I must say that the green beans were one of the best things I've ever tasted. They're cooked with bacon and potatoes in there as well, and I don't think I can ever eat normal green beans again. As I mentioned before, really generous portion size and the pricing was right on point. The owner was really nice, and my food was ready in a matter of minutes. You can definitely tell there's a lot of passion that goes into every plate they serve and it shows through the taste of the food. I can't wait to come back and try more BBQ!

Oh wow!! We went for their Friday Special: Smoked Wings and collard greens but they were sold out…read more So we opted for the 4 meat plate to try everything instead. It was STELLAR!!! Chicken, sausage, ribs, brisket, all finger licking good. Even the BBQ sauce is on point. Can't wait for next Friday to try the smoked chicken wings. Going early though because they sell out

107 Yelp Reviews with a 4.7/5.0 rating...real or not...that was the question!…read more Bigg Belly BBQ is located in a food truck in the food truck park at the intersection Anderson Mill Road and Pond Springs Road. Today, I finally got an opportunity to taste this highly rated BBQ. People...the hype is real!!! We purchased a turkey leg, sausage, brisket (what they're known for) and chicken. We also got two sides of potato salad and dirty rice. I am not a big fan of brisket. However, the owner allowed me to have a sample of the brisket. I fell quickly, madly in love with the brisket. The brisket is so flavorful, tender and moist. So, so good!!! Next, I tried the turkey leg. The meat literally fell off the bone. Yummy to the Nth degree!!! Now, let me talk about this sausage...I have never eaten sausage this good. The sausage was (yes was...we ate it all!) dense, yet moist and super tasty. This sausage did not have a spec of grease. I think I ate most of the sausage. The chicken was also super moist and tender...made you want to slap yourself. The sides were good, however, the standouts without a doubt were the meats. The owner/chef was very personable, and highlighted the preparations associated with his menu items. He created a welcoming and chill environment... I highly recommend trying Bigg Belly BBQ...you will certainly enjoy your dining experience. Pro tip: Sunday and Monday Bigg Belly BBQ is closed. Also, the number listed on the Yelp website is for their catering business. I submitted corrections to Yelp today.

Came here with two friends on a Saturday around 11.45 AM. If you don't know the strip-center…read morelocation, there is never a parking issue. The restaurant was empty. It is not much to look at - long benches so you canot get a personal table. The two-attending staff answered a few questions and we decided on BBQ brisket sandwiches. Got the cole slaw as our side - interesting that all 3 of us wanted the same lunch. (One of the staff mentioned that the turkey is outstanding, so we will need to try that next time.) After ordering, they immediately made our brisket sandwiches, and we sat at one of the tables. They have 4 types of barbeque sauce, and you can take a bottle or two to your table. The sandwiches had a healthy portion of meat and were very juicy with limited fat (it had been trimmed). It was excellent - we tried two of the BBQ sauces, both were also excellent and I liked the spicy (and thicker) sauce the best - it was not too spicy. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the brisket was! Also the pickles are homemade - try them with your food! The pickles are so good that we bought a side order to take home. To sum it up, while the aesthetics of the place are nothing special, the BBQ and the service was excellent! One can order meat by the half pound, and I will do a to-go order and give that turkey a try. May 24 Update I was in the area and bought a pound each of turkey and brisket to go. Both are wonderful - they need to get containers to take out some BBQ sauce with orders - all they have are 1 ounce plastic containers that you fill yourself - it can be messy filling them up. The restaurant had about 15 patrons eating there at the time of my order.

We brought home a pound of chopped brisket to make our own sandwiches on whole wheat bread since we…read moredon't eat white bread. The brisket was very good; the sauce was disappointing. We always have a bottle of Stubb's Original on hand so this wasn't a problem. The second time around was a shocker. The brisket was mostly burnt ends and way overcooked meat chunks. I tried two bites and gave up. I couldn't chew it. We also bought a pint of beans and a pint of coleslaw. I opened the beans and the cumin smell hit me. I just put the top back on the container. I'm not fond of cumin in beans even though I use it properly in many of my dishes. The coleslaw was dry and tasteless. I spent $55 and had nothing edible to show for it. I contacted Legacy BBQ via email and never received a response. Add this restaurant to the growing list of Lago Vista dining disappointments.

Met with a friend for dinner here. We were at a bar up the road and wanted to grab some food. My…read morefriend hadn't been here before, so she was up to try something new. The BBQ is outstanding here. She got chicken and some sides. Brussels sprouts and something else. I got lemon pepper wings, cause I've never had them here before, and they were outstanding. Lemon pepper wings were 6 and they had great flavor, you could see the seasoning on them. So good. Juicy and pipping hot fresh. I also got Mac and cheese as a side. I loved it the last time and knew I would enjoy it again tonight. Creamy and cheesy. Great dinner, great service, and parking is always easy.

Great prices and great portions! Super quick service!…read more I came by during the lunch time rush, but nothing felt rushed at all! It was a good calmness to the storm and they were able to get everything out in a timely manner. The weather was cool enough that I could sit outside, and honestly, this was a great bbq experience while I visited Texas! The brisket was so tender and fell apart when I would bite into my sandwich! Well seasoned and cooked too!

I went here today for the first time. I ordered several different things. I ordered moist brisket,…read moresmoked turkey, a half chicken, quail, potato, salad, and green chili, white cheddar macaroni. Overall, I was very impressed with everything. The food was Excellent ! Definitely five stars hands-down !!!!! Definitely a must try !

we went there last thursday at noon. the place was not busy. i got the quail birds and my friend…read moregot the bbq meats. both of our dishes are not up to the expectations. my plate was sooo small and i asked them if they could swap it for another one. they are like NO. really? you just took this out of the oven just now! i left hungry. the ambiance is fast food type not the rustic bbq vide. two stars and not going there

Tasty burger and they get them out pretty fast. It's a good food truck located at the All…read moreGood--order at the kiosk next to the truck...they won't tell you a thing, they just assume you'll know so don't bother going up to the truck to order. I had to help an older lady figure out the kiosk before I could place my own order. It's a tasty smash with jalapeños included in their burger--which is nice. The OG (double) is only $1 more than the sissy (single) so it's worth it. I finished it pretty quickly though so the fries are much needed. But they might have barely just put the drinks (2+ hrs after opening) in so when I went to pick up my soda for the combo, my soda was barely cool--not ideal for this Texas heat. Perfect greasy lil burger though.

Came for national burger day to get the $1 burger. It was a single patty which wouldn't be very…read morefilling without getting fries. The amount of pickles on the burger were perfect because I usually ask for extra. There were not many customization options available for the $1 burger but I'm sure there's some. The fries weren't very good. Just tasted like greasy frozen fries. The ads/influencers on Instagram convinced me they were worth getting but I probably would just grab chips from inside next time. The location is great. Lots of options at the inside bar and plenty of inside and outside seating with TVs throughout. They also have several games. The staff did a great job managing the line and crowd for National burger day. I will definitely return to continue to support a great team.