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    Donn's BBQ

    3.6 (243 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Decker Cheeseburger and fries
    Veronica H.

    My Mom and I ordered the Decker combo burger with cheese and everything. The meal came with fries and a drink. Reasonably priced. The cheeseburger was so good and the fries crispy and delicious. The soda was good and fresh. The service was excellent and very friendly. The restaurant is more of an old school looking place with some R&B playing throughout. Donn's is a staple on 969. Love going there for a meal. They also have Blue Bell ice cream. It's a regular place my Mom and I go.

    Ribs
    Danny J.

    Are used to live near Donns, but have moved out to Elgin. Was a frequent patron. Stopped in recently and was so happy to have Donns again. Always delicious and reasonable price. Love it.

    Three 3 Meat Combo
    Amy G.

    The Waffle Breakfast plate might be the best deal on the menu. I forget how much it cost, but it was less than the Single Meat Plate. It will fill you up with a waffle, eggs, breakfast meat, and hash browns. However, you get what you pay for. The food itself was pretty forgettable. Eggs and ham were overcooked. The waffle was ok, but lost its crispness quickly. My fiancé and his family loved the Chicken they ordered. I wanted to steal some of their Macaroni and Cheese, but it's my fault I didn't just order that. Banana Pudding was a yummy finishing touch!

    Jim's special, small menudo and barbacoa taco on flour. Diced onion, cilantro and jalapeño available at the counter
    Jessica S.

    Everything was delicious and the service was nice. Looking forward to trying their BBQ on my next visit. A little pricey but I enjoyed the breakfast

    Honey bbq sauce
    Rayna M.

    The food here is so delicious! Fall off the bone ribs and you know I had to take a pint of sauce back to CO with us. Service was great and very fast. It's a nice and clean in and out kind of place. Can't wait to tell all the family here is TX how wonderful the food is. Also 10/10 sweet tea

    Brisket
    Tina D.

    More like a hole in a wall restaurant. The meat here is good. I tried the sausage and briskets. The sides were not. The corn and the mash potato tasted plain. The rice was dry. The only decent side was the okra. There's a good amount of tables inside. There's free parking in front of the restaurant. The guy working there was really helpful. Overall, the price is really good.

    I prefer to g lol PintDon BBQ
    Carmella M.

    Oh my God if you want some good BBQ go to Donn's it some Tex Mex BBQ you can't be afraid of calories here it's so good the Brisket was tender but with fat so those wanting lean just ask pretty good BBQ

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    Easily the best, easily accessible, BBQ in the area. They also have amazing tacos. You won't go wrong ordering either from here.

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    Great bbq. We heard about them at church and haven't been disappointed yet. We even had them cater 3 of our children's graduation

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    no nonsense bbq, moist brisket and delicious sausage, the charro beans were bomb diggity. none of the hipster franklin bs here.

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    Bought some tacos. Decent place. Biscuit , sausage and egg taco is legit. I'll try dinner with my wife next time!

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    Great food, quick service and friendly staff! The carne guisada with. beans and cheese

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    Ask the Community - Donn's BBQ

    How much is the ice cream cone & cup?

    Does Donns BBQ have a Breakfast Taco Special ? saw it mentioned on the website. if so what does the Breakfast Taco Special include? and the Price?

    All 3 Donn’s locations have a weekly taco special, Monday thru Friday. Taco selection will vary at each location. Call each store to ask. And we serve breakfast all day! FM… 

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    Delicious, talk about flavor! Located inside Chamlers window to order, then provide cell number to…read morebe notified for pickup. Got the brisket sandwich with the boozy Brussels sprouts. Order was done in about 10 minutes and pickup was easy. Service overall was great really friendly and knowledgeable for questions asked. The food was delicious. Brisket sandwich had a good mix of beef and fat, crust on the outside, BBQ sauce went well along with the onions. Bread nice and soft too. Noodle Brussels had great flavor however due to the inconsistency in size they were cooked to different softness. I preferred the smaller ones as they weren't crunchy when chewing. Personal preference. Overall great venue and the ambiance was laid back with a well kept area around the order/pickup window

    Overall: 3.2/5 [take out]…read more We came to Chalmers Bar on a Thursday night during a World Cup soccer game so it was pretty packed. Rolling Smoke BBQ is right in front of the entrance. We were planning to try one of each taco but they had already run out of the pulled pork. They wrapped each taco individually in aluminum foil to keep it warm which was a nice touch, though they didn't bring out the red and green sauces until we asked for them. Brisket Taco ($9): The brisket was a bit dry but the slice was pretty thick and it paired well with the acidity of the pickles. Carne G Taco ($6): Super cheesy and heavy. The flavors weren't bad but I felt pretty gross after eating one and it left me really bloated.

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    Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Wild boar ribs

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    3.8(2.1k reviews)
    7.3 miWarehouse District, Downtown
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    Ambiance- 5 my boyfriend and I sat upstairs on live music night and had a wonderful time!! The…read moremusic was not obnoxiously loud like some live music nights in restaurants can be. We could appreciate the band and still talk to each other! Everything feels rustic but upscale. Food- oh my GOSH. I'm not a huge steak person, but I do enjoy a good steak on special occasions. The prime ribeye is maybe the most decadent thing I've ever eaten in my whole life. The brown sugar crust, the roasted garlic bulb, the perfect medium rare... I think I'll be dreaming about this steak for the rest of my life. We also got the beans, cider braised collard greens (to die for!) and my boyfriend got the brisket which you simply can't go wrong with. Our server, Stacey, was so kind and patient with our dietary restrictions (bf has a dairy allergy- lactose intolerant be wary much more dairy in a BBQ place than you'd expect!). Very attentive, great recommendations and adjustments. Give her a raise!

    It was my first time in Austin and my first BBQ place in Austin. Safe to say they did not…read moredisappoint! Food 5/5: I got the Classic Beef Brisket and it was delicious! It wasn't too salty which I was scared of with many BBQ dishes. I paired it with their waffle fries and it was great. I should've gotten another one! Ambiance & reservations 5/5: We stayed downtown and getting there was a breeze. I'd recommend getting reservations just in case since it was the weekend. Service 3/5: the server was sweet but she took awhile to get back with us. We waited awhile for the BBQ (which happens at most BBQ), waited 30-40 min for her to come pick up the check, and then waited another 30-40 min for her to come back with our checks. Overall I'd recommend for the food but make sure you don't have anything planned right after!

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    Iron Works Barbecue - Sampler platter

    Iron Works Barbecue

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    I came here for the beef ribs and they did not disappoint. Are they expensive? Most definitely, 2…read moreribs cost $54 (they weigh them so prices can vary). Were they 100% worth it? ABSOLUTELY. When I tell you these ribs were a religious experience I am not embellishing. Full disclosure: I do not currently live in the south so I don't consider myself a BBQ connoisseur, but I did spend 4 years in the south and have sampled many BBQ joints in the meantime. Take this review as someone who really enjoys BBQ (and any slow cooked meat for that matter) but who could not list more than 10 BBQ restaurants they have eaten at in the last 5 years. So the beef ribs. Great texture, tender meat but still had a bite to it. Expertly seasoned so they were not wet with sauce but still moist. I would consider 1 beef rib a snack, 2 a small meal. I also tried the chopped brisket (brisket and burnt ends sitting in a soup of BBQ sauce). That was also delicious (and more reasonably priced), but I could have done with slightly less sauce. It really was like a soup and while the sauce was tasty, there was too much of it. I went later in the afternoon (around 2/2:30pm) and got their last two beef ribs so going earlier is better. You order at the open kitchen and then pay at the counter when your food is ready. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, you can take your food and sit at any of their tables of which they have many (this place is pretty big). I cannot comment on how this place stacks up to other BBQ spots in Austin, but I very much enjoyed the beef ribs.

    Had the bbq turkey sandwich and creamed corn for lunch while in town for a conference. Genuine old…read moretime bbq joint. The BEST creamed corn I've ever had!!! Definitely a place I'll be back to visit!!!

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    4.3(3.5k reviews)
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    Kinda just fell into this place! We were walking around downtown Austin looking for something to…read moreeat when we walked by and saw the sign that said "World Famous," so obviously we had to give it a shot! We sat at the bar, and I believe his name was Darby. He was serving us and mentioned that he had been working there for 12 years. He suggested a few local brews and recommended the three-piece chicken combo with two sides. We went with the mac and cheese and fried green tomatoes, and everything was delicious! All of the food was fantastic, but the customer service was what really stood out. Darby was great, and the whole experience was awesome. Definitely glad we stopped in!

    On our way to Dallas two Fridays ago, my cousin and I were craving Southern fried chicken. I was…read morereminiscing about some memorable fried chicken I had in Tennessee, so we decided to stop in Austin and finally see what makes Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken so "world famous." We started with the fried green tomatoes. They didn't quite beat the unforgettable ones from The Front Porch Cafe at Dollywood, but they were still tasty and we happily finished them. I ordered the 2-piece dark meat while my cousin got the 2-piece white meat, both with baked beans, slaw, and white bread. The baked beans and slaw were both satisfyingly delicious. When my plate arrived with a thigh and two legs, I thought I had ordered wrong! Our wonderful server, Kamber, explained that the legs were especially small that day, so they have to serve two instead. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and delicious, and I loved learning they use peanut oil. The fresh, natural quality definitely came through. And placing the white bread underneath the chicken? Brilliant--it soaks up the extra oil! Service was fast, friendly, and efficient even though it was a busy Friday lunch hour. Amber was great about answering our questions and regularly checked up on us. She even introduced us to their homemade Chess pie--a classic rich southern custard dessert pie--which we were too full to try this time, next time for sure. We'll be back, especially since there's another location in San Antonio. Next visit, I'm coming hungry for the fried okra, mac & cheese, and seasoned fries! Just wish they also have corn on the cob and corn bread as other sides options. Southern fried chicken craving: officially satisfied.

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    Amazing food! Ordered from here for a family gathering and…read morethe food and service was excellent!! Highly recommend!!

    This order was delivered to us for a catering event. The ordering process was smooth and efficient…read morewhile also being delivered at the scheduled time. For fifteen people, the total cost was $425.69. This included delivery costs and taxes, but no tip. It consisted of three meats, two sides, and a dessert along with pickles, onions, bread, and BBQ sauce. There was also a set of utensils delivered, but plates were forgotten, but not a big deal. Brisket - This was definitely the best item eaten of the day. It was tender and juicy while adding the BBQ sauce giving that extra bite. The BBQ sauce was great regardless, a little bit of sweet and smoky flavor going on. Pulled Pork - This was another solid meat choice. I did not think it was as tender as the brisket, but it was still enjoyable especially with that BBQ sauce, which was key throughout the meal. Sausage - This was not bad. The snap on this threw me off a little, but it was not too bad. They were large links and had plenty of flavor. Gouda Mac & Cheese with Smoked Bacon - This was actually penne pasta with little pieces of the bacon. I actually preferred this pasta choice here. It really soaked up the cheese sauce. The sauce was not too over powerful and was just right. Beans with Smoked Bacon - These were not too bad. I thought they were a little liquidity, but the added bacon pieces definitely helped. Banana Pudding - This came in individual cups, which was nice. The pudding was thick with a little meringue or whipped cream present and a few wafer cookies on top. It was a satisfying ending to a very good meal. Will I go back? Yes.

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