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    Down South Texas BBQ

    4.6 (50 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Rachel W.

    My husband and I popped over to Texas to surprise my mom for her birthday, and we did not want to surprise her with having to cook for us so we decided to get some BBQ. We ordered ribs, brisket, baked beans, and potato salad. The order also came with bbq sauce, onions, pickles, and bread. Everything was awesome. My aunt said she would marry the owner because of how good the ribs were. My favorite part was the rub on both the brisket and ribs. Ribs had a tiny bit of spice and the brisket was a good salty/peppery crust. I'm pretty particular about bbq sauce and usually make my own. Down South Texas's sauce did not disappoint. The potato salad had a little bit of sweetness to it which was interesting and awesome. The location is pretty easy to get to and is in a small food truck park. I always love food truck parks because if you're with some weirdo who doesn't like bbq there are options around for everyone to enjoy. It's also great for covid-friendly outdoor dining. Highly recommend!

    Brisket
    Jenn C.

    Since we didn't have a car to get around Austin, I had to order delivery through UberEATS instead. Even if the meats were not too warm anymore when they arrived, the smoke wafted through the hotel room as soon as I opened the bag inviting us to dig into BBQ feast. Down South BBQ is our first intro to Austin BBQ and has now set the bar high for the rest of BBQ joints we're going to check out through the week. I've previously had "Texas BBQ" in California, Seattle and Toronto but they do not come close to the smokiness and flavor from Down South. My favorite was the brisket which was well-marbled and had a perfect smoked crust - so tender, juicy and packed with a smoky punch. You can skip the Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese and get more meats instead!

    Brisket plate with potato salad and baked beans
    Michaela P.

    Came to our office complex for Fooda Friday. Brisket was moist, tender and not overly fatty. Generous thick slices for a lunch plate. Unfortunately both the potato salad and the baked beans had a sour taste, as if they were on the verge of spoiling. Wish they offered a slice of bread, pickles and onions with their plate. Overall another just okay BBQ place.

    Homemade Turtle Brownie
    Adriane V.

    My boy never disappoints. The sampler filled me up with extra Mac N Cheese. Saved my Turtle brownie for later, Thanks Mama!

    Greens
    Ella W.

    The only reason that I gave a 3 is because there was a broken toothpick in my greens. That took my appetite away

    Brisket Nachos
    Peyton W.

    My go to for brisket nachos and like always they come thru. Can't go wrong here. A must try!

    Lunch
    Karen C.

    Used Uber eats. Most tasty sandwich I've ever had. Love the burnt ends added. Sausage link very spicy. Mac n cheese very delicious.

    Big Texas
    Gabriel P.

    As a lifelong Texas resident and BBQ lover I highly recommend this place! For under $20 you will get filled up! I had the "Big Texas" which was a sandwich filled with pulled pork, sausage, brisket, and mac'n cheese ! It was literally overflowing with meat! I didn't eat breakfast this morning so I was pretty freaking hungry. I decided to order an extra taco, but after eating the sandwich I didn't even touch the taco. If you come here you will not be disappointed! Oh lastly, the customer service was good too. Cool genuine guys. 10/10 I highly recommend!

    Pulled pork is excellent- tender meat topped with sauce.
    Ronald C.

    I had the pulled pork plate and it was excellent- soft tender meat topped with sauce. Price is reasonable. This trailer is a good find. The black guys that run this place are cool. I have since returned to Los Angeles from my Austin vacation and just want to say that you guys living here are lucky. I wish I could eat food like this more often.

    Baby Back Ribs Plate with 4 Cheese Smoked Mac n Cheese and Organic Collard Greens!
    Cheri M.

    I have passed this location of food trucks many times, always busy.... and as a food delivery driver I have picked up from them many times. Saturday I was able to patronize them myself and ordered a rib plate. All I can say is that I'm so glad I did! I will absolutely return. The ribs were meaty and delicious... with or without the delicious BBQ sauce. I chose the organic collard greens and 4-cheese Mac n cheese for my sides and will do so again! A great find for me!

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    Best plate of bbq I've had in years. Everything was on point. Everyone was nice and great atmosphere.

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    Like my daughter said"it's bussing" . I been there 2 times all ready and it hasn't disappoint yet!

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    I love the ribs and the brisket. They are always so nice and the sides are so good!!

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    4.5
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    12.1 mi
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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

    Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

    3.8
    (2.1k reviews)
    12.0 mi
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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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    Upstairs bar area.  Very nice
    Upstairs bar area. Very nice
    Brisket & jalapeño link sandwich
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    Iron Works Barbecue

    Iron Works Barbecue

    3.7
    (1.3k reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$

    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.

    I really wanted to like this we wanted to try TX bbq and we could walk here from our hotel in…read moreAustin. This place has the country vibes, old school store front with bottled cokes in old ice coolers, walk up order, get food handed to you then head to the register to pay. Prices were high for bbq, side options were Mac n cheese, beans, coleslaw, potato salad. Etc. Our group had pork ribs (2) with sides of beans, potato salad, coleslaw & mac n cheese, and a pulled pork sandwich served with pickle and raw onion on the side. Plates came with a slice of white bread. Unfortunately the food was okay but not amazing for what we paid, We will be searching for a good quality bbq still!!!

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    Counter to order
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    Sampler with sides
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    4.3
    (3.5k reviews)
    12.0 mi
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    PRO TIP: If you're ordering for take-out, call the restaurant directly to place your order! When I…read morewent to go pick up my order, the cashier was graciously enough to inform me that their website is powered through DoorDash so if you order online, all the prices are unfortunately higher than their menu...so unfortunate to hear :( As for the food, I ordered the 3 Piece White Meat Chicken Plate, which came with 2 chicken breasts and 1 wing (they surprisingly give the full wing), and it comes with toast, baked beans, and cole slaw be default. You can exchange the default sides for some other options for a little extra charge. It was wonderful to see how generous the portion sizes were, including the sides! The chicken was perfectly friend and breaded in my opinion while keeping the white meat tender -- it was still like that even after I put the leftovers in the air fryer the next day. The baked beans were very flavorful and the sweetness complimented the savory chicken well. The cheer on top moment was the fact that the chicken was seasoned with a spicy seasoning so there was a bit of a subtle spicy aftertaste in each bite! I'll definitely be back again! :)

    If I could give this place 100000 stars, I would. We were seated immediately and ordered their 2…read morepiece dark meat snack and plate with extra sides of baked beans, potato salad, and mac n cheese. How do they make their chicken that tender and juicy?? Also, why are the potato salad and mac n cheese the best I've ever had?? Our total came out to be ~$26, without tip. 5/5 Overall, great service, great food, and great experience! Parking is a bit hard since it's in downtown, but there is a parking garage across from the restaurant and it's only $5 for 0-2 hours, which I think is the best you can find. We also came on a Saturday around 2:30 pm. We got our food pretty quick so you can really just eat for 30 minutes and walk around downtown for a good 1.5 hours before coming back and leaving. We will definitely be back!

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    2 PC special with baked beans, greens, fried green tomatoes and mac & cheese
    2 PC special with baked beans, greens, fried green tomatoes and mac & cheese
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    Franklin Barbecue

    Franklin Barbecue

    4.5
    (6.5k reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$$

    Prolly the best BBQ I've ever had in Texas. Heck, the best BBQ I've ever had anywhere…read more Worth the waiting in line on a hot and steamy summer afternoon, and forever grateful they didn't run out of brisket before we were able to get some. The staff were personable, considering his busy they were. So helpful and engaged with customers. That alone would bring you back. But the smoked meats are hard to beat! I mean, brisket is the movie star, but the sausage and pulled pork weren't to shabby either. Everyone should go here at least 1 time. Then you'll always know how to tell a good BBQ.

    I have had good BBQ brisket before, at least so I thought, until I had Franklin Barbecue. This was…read morethe best barbecue brisket and pork ribs I've ever had. We tried the brisket, the pork ribs and house sausage. The brisket and ribs were fall apart tender and impossibly moist. The moistness was what struck me as different and more delicious compared to other barbecued meats I've had. They did keep the meat wrapped in foil until presented to the customer, which must help. The brisket is only seasoned with salt and pepper so the flavor of the meat and smoke comes through. The ribs are also finished lightly with bbq sauce, still preserving the meat flavor. They do offer four different barbecue sauces that are quite delicious. Bread and pickles are free, as are ice and water. Line wait data point: Went on a Tuesday (they are closed on Mondays) got there at 12:20 PM and it took just 80 minutes to get through the line. Left just after 2pm and there was no line - and few if any meats left.

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    Gebby's BBQ & Catering

    Gebby's BBQ & Catering

    4.6
    (96 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$

    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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    Gebby's BBQ at the 2015 ROT Biker Rally
    Gebby's BBQ at the 2015 ROT Biker Rally
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