Y'all, this place is incredible. From the moment I walked in through the doors I felt right at home. A few months ago I had friends that were raving about this place. So I had to check it out. And it did not disappoint. I tried the brisket taco, the peach glazed pork belly with a side of their scalloped potatoes. And every bite was a celebration in my mouth. The brisket taco had AMAZING flavor with just the right amount of savory that paired well with the acid of the pickled onions and crunch. I literally haven't stopped thinking of this taco all day. And then the potatoes. Oh dayum. They had this amazing Gouda cheese melted into every bite along with a crusted top that was heavenly. And the potatoes were cooked to perfection. The pork belly was my least favorite, but honestly I would still get them again. They were so tender and melted right in my mouth. It tasted amazing, especially with the sweet peach glaze on the outside that did my heart good. I definitely will be back and will be bringing people here to experience this incredible gem. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Peach glazed pork belly, brisket taco and scalloped potatoes. 10/10 would recommend! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely delicious. We're not far from here, but we get put off by long lines. HOWEVER, we felt brave today and came by on a Thursday at around noon and it wasn't bad!!!! I'd say it was about a 20-30min wait and nothing was sold out by our turn. Quick and fantastic service. Alsooo clean bathroom! We got: - peach tea pork belly: it's good, even better with the habanero vinegar they have at the sauce bar (don't come for me!).. it's super rich, so 1 piece is enough for 2 people if you ask me. - brisket: they do a perfect brisket, crazy tender and flavorful, literally no complaints. Maybe just a touch salty (today anyway), but sauce helps. - ribs: extremely delicious, tender, great flavor, all the things you look for in a rib. - kielbasa: their sausages here are girthy, guys! The kielbasa is really good and the texture is nice. - polish: also delicious, has more of a snap and is firmer than the kielbasa... For me, the kielbasa was #1 though. - beans: these are free in the store as I understand and they're super tasty! They have a nice heat and tons of flavor. - gouda mac: yessss. This comes with like... Garlic croutons crumbs? It works, whatever it is and it's the best mac and cheese I've had so far from an Austin BBQ spot (stiles switch is 2nd for me) - poblano creamed corn: DELICIOUS!!!! Toss up between this and the mac for my fave side. I'd say the spiciness is "party spicy". - scalloped potatoes: I know everyone loves these but I thought they were good, not mind blowing though. - limeade: gotta say I kind of felt confused drinking this bc it didn't really taste like lime lol... It wasn't bad but just wasn't what I was expecting. Totally would come back! read more

Right now they are BYOB as of Dec 2019 Been trying to come here for about a year - pretty much since they opened. Actually came here to eat 3 times before but the place was closed. 1 of the times I didn't pay attention to the early normal close hours of 5pm or so. The other 2 times, it was randomly closed. When we arrived, the line was to the door and moves pretty slowly unfortunately. Staff is friendly. Food itself is really good but expensive. Jalapeño sausage is fantastic. The brisket is also really good. The 2 types bbq sauce they have are great. The mustard base one goes great with the sausage. Mac and cheese as a side is awesome. My wife had the salad. Again, prices for sides are also pricey. The one surprise that I didn't realize is that they have a big 'ol pot of beans/chili for you to eat for free. It's really good and pretty spicy. Food is great, staff friendly, a bit on the pricey side, and the line moves pretty slowly ... so if you are looking. For a quick lunch - this isn't the place. read more

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Loved everything we ordered....pork belly melts in your mouth, ribs fall off the bone but still have a bite/chew to them....bonus was smoked duck legs! read more

The one thing you must try when you go is the peach iced tea pork belly. It was the only thing our group ended up liking. The sides were a little weird tasting. If you go, you have to get there right before it opens. We showed up on a Wednesday 30 minutes after it opened and we ended up waiting in line for a little over 3 hours. read more

Definitely worth all the hype. The pork belly surprised me. Everything was good. Long line, so give yourself some time. read more

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absolute deliciousness!!! Lesson learned. Get there EARLY!!!! The earlier you get there, the more options you get! We got there at 2 and this is what we got! We wanted to try the baked scalloped potatoes, but they ran out!! next time. Luckily we got there when they had these left. We loveeee brisket and turkey! Everything was melt in your mouth and flavorful. My boyfriend who doesn't even like turkey loved it! We can definitely see why Interstellar is ranked high up on the list. With that being said, definitely going to start our day out earlier and get there at opening read more

Interstellar BBQ - Turkey, brisket, gouda Mac n cheese, jalapeño coleslaw, cream corn, free beans, and banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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ABSOLUTELY Superb BBQ ... you will most assuredly be impressed... both by the great flavors and also the personal touch of the staff.

Came with a friend, waited in line for 30 mins but they kindly gave some burnt ends samples, which were delicious. We ordered brisket, peach pork belly, and got the special - a whole leg with chimichurri. That leg was fantastic - the best bite. Pork belly was a little sweet for my taste. Love that the beans come with the meal. Good bbq sauces as well. Hype is well-deserved! read more

Interstellar BBQ - Beef short rib, pork belly, brisket, beans, mac and cheese, chorizo grits - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went to get some BBQ here as a recommendation of a local friend. We went on a Wednesday around 2pm and there was a 20-30 minute wait. The brisket was super moist and smokey! It was one of the best we've had. The pulled pork was surprisingly flavorful and also moist. Ribs were delish with a peppercorn rub. The side dishes were AMAZING. They did not cheap out and used smokey, rich cheeses for the Mac and scalloped potatoes. Unfortunately by the time we got there, the pork belly burnt ends were sold out. Heard that these are a crowd fav so we will have to come back! Great service and delish food from the BBQ to the sides. Top notch! read more

Interstellar BBQ - Brisket, ribs, pulled pork. Side of Mac and cheese and scalloped potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally, a great Texas BBQ place in the Lakeline area. This little gem is tucked away where the Noble pig used to reside. Might be the same owners because the decor and signage inside is the same. The BBQ is exceptional and worthy of the 5 star rating. The brisket is tender and moist with a crispy exterior that is packed full of dry rub flavor. Two different types of sauce at each table, ketchup based and mustard based. However skip the sauce as this meat requires no assistance. The flavor of the brisket stands on its own. The beef kilobasa sausage is equally tasty. Nice snap to the outer skin and the sausage has a nice smoky flavor to it. The St Louis pork ribs were equally tasty. Very flavorful bark on the ribs and the meat was tender. Again, no sauce is required. The only side we tried this time around was the Mac and cheese and it was very good. Only point of contention was the use of pickled onions and sweet pickles. It really didn't go well with the meal. My preference is standard dill pickles and white onions. Service was super friendly. We will be back. I'm dying to try the smoked beef cheek. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Brisket, sausage, macaroni and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best BBQ I've ever had. This place is a must visit but make sure to get there early before they open to get a good selection or order ahead days before to get what u want. read more

Omgoodness.....I had NO idea this place was in my neighborhood. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I had a Frito pie sausage, moist brisket and some pork belly (to die for). There were no lines when we arrived today around 1:00pm. Apparently, their popularity makes for LLOONNGG lines on some days but the food and service are more than worth the wait. The scalloped potatoes were yummy!! Cole slaw, beans (make sure you request the beans when there), potato salad....ALL OF IT DELICIOUS!! Plenty of al fresco dining, perfect weather today. Absolutely Nothing bad to say at all. We were checked on numerous times by various staffers while there. We will be back. Highly recommend Interstellar BBQ! It is Out of This World!!! read more

Interstellar BBQ - Brisket, sweet pork belly, Cole slaw, scalloped potatoes, sweetish pickles and pickled sweet red onions. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just look at all the photos - literally everything is good. Run here, wait in line if there is one, and buy as much as you want. They make it easy to pack up leftovers and it's worth any wait in line no matter how long. You can check out the pits outside in the front and quiz a pit-boss if one is available. read more

Interstellar BBQ - All the foods - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent BBQ, great atmosphere, and most friendly staff who immediately noticed and provided seating for my (older) parents while we were standing in line. Absolutely delicious. Tip: if you have a large group eating in, and want more free (amazing) beans, break into multiple orders (one per order). read more

Interstellar BBQ - Sketch looking toward Interstellar BBQ through the trees and smokers outside, collaged with distinctive signage and names of equipment. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place looks to be new-ish and let me tell you, it's DELICIOUS! We went to the smash room nearby and when we walked into the smash room at 1pm on Sunday the line was out the door. We stopped by after our smash room and they had sold out of most of their daily specials but we tried the two sandwiches that were left (a pork belly one and a chicken one) plus we got some Gouda Mac, a slice of brisket and banana pud. It was all freaking delicious. The brisket was wet and smoked to perfection - both house bbq sauces were YUM! The sammies were filling and the Gouda Mac - I mean you can't go wrong. Price was fair/average for good bbq and if you're in the area I'd definitely hit it up read more

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i dined here spontaneously when i saw that there was a line. it was about a 45-minute wait for lunch on a saturday. the food is pretty solid! the peach glazed pork belly was outstanding. you really only need one cube, it's very filling. i also enjoyed the brisket, mac + gouda and scalloped potatoes. the beans are complimentary but i thought it tasted ok. get the limeade - so refreshing! def worth visiting :) read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Some of the best bbq I've had in a long time. Don't really know why there's sauce in the building since nekked is phenomenal on its own. They had enough brisket, ribs, and short ribs even though it was about 3pm. So much flavor from the smoke and rub. We'll balanced. Meat was tender and moist. The chimichurri along with the short rib is a nice add, but really unnecessary. Seating was a bit of a problem and the line was relatively long, but nowhere near the typical long bbq wait. However, as most top line bbqs, it's worth the wait. The kielbasa was probably their least favorable meats, but I suspect their other two are good since they ran out before I got there. I'm excited to try the lamb when they don't run out. read more

I had one day in Austin and chose this place to be my representation of Austin barbecue. We pull up to a strip mall, and there are giant smokers sitting out in the parking lot. Cooking out all this meat, that's a great sign! We went in counter service, and even though we were early things were already starting to run out, another great sign of an excellent barbecue joint. Being in Texas we had to have the brisket from there we mixed it up and had the peach sauce, pork belly and the lamb shoulder. They were all amazing but I think my favorite was the lamb shoulder. It was so unique, tender and incredibly flavorful. The sauces, the sidesand the environment all screamed barbecue joint. Loved it! read more

Great barbecue but plan for a wait. I tried on two occasions and was successful the second attempt. Delicious and juicy brisket. The mac n cheese is very interesting but worth trying. I'm confused with the beans though - they had brisket in them, which is great - but I already had brisket so make sure you know what you're getting with the beans. Great atmosphere and super family-friendly. Highly recommend. read more

peach tea pork belly!!! perfection on a plate. also loved the scalloped potatoes. pro tip: call ahead to check the wait times, we went on a thursday around 1230 & were in line maybe 45 minutes. read more

Perfect Brisket and banana pudding but everything else was mediocre. The Italian sausage is terrible. Being from the Northeast I've had far better Kielbasa and homemade Italian sausage. My boyfriend and I both got it and it was way to greasy. It was more like an Italian chorizo combo and gave us both the worst indigestion for a couple days. Brisket was worth the 2 hour wait on a Monday but the sausage left a bad taste in our mouths and our gut. read more

Interstellar BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Doesn't matter how good their BBQ supposedly is if they aren't open for business. When you win awards for "Best BBQ in Texas", you darn sure better keep your business open for the people who drive an hour or more to try it out. Yelp shows Interstellar as being open right now. So does Google Maps. But it is closed, with a cardboard sign on the front door saying they will reopen in a week after their "vacation". Horrible, horrible business decision. Some day, if I decide to plan my day around visiting this place again, I'll be sure to physically call them on the phone to confirm if they are open. Until then, this is the worst BBQ experience I've had in the Austin area. read more

Really great BBQ We got everything on the menu and there wasn't anything that wasn't great. The brisket has the perfect amount of seasoning, the pulled pork, pulled lamb and burnt ends melt in your mouth. The sides are awesome as are the desserts. Great place to eat. We got there an hour early on a Thursday. There wasn't much of a line up to opening time but once they opened, that's when people showed up and there was a steady line out the door. Great people working there too and the owner was very hospitable. It's easy to see why they were ranked #1 in the Austin area, #2 in all of Texas. read more

I visited Interstellar around 2 p.m. on a Wednesday and we waited in line for about 35-40 minutes. The restaurant/dining room itself is rather small with outdoor seating. I ordered 1/2 lb. of brisket, 1/2 lb. of pork ribs and the cheesy chorizo grits. The grits were pretty good with an overwhelming smokiness from the chorizo. The ribs and brisket were just average at best. The brisket was rather dry and the ribs didn't have much meat on them and were warm-cold when I got to my seat. I expected a bit more from Interstellar but just decent is what I'd say. I don't think I'd put them anywhere near Terry Black's or Stiles Switch. read more

Worth it? Two hours is a long time to wait, but it was really good and had offerings that were a little more unique than your run of the mill Texas barbecue spot. Peach tea pork belly, lamb special, and brisket were great but for me their sides were the highlight! The smoked scalloped potatoes were dreamy and on my list to recreate and then zucchini tomato salad was bright and helped balance all the fatty (but delicious) meats! read more

Great BBQ! Got lucky with no wait on a Wednesday for lunch. Saturday was a different story. Got there at 11:10 and waited almost 1.5hrs! It was great that they were taking drink orders in line. Staff was nice and they remembered us from earlier in the week. Brisket and pork belly, yum! The tomato-zucchini salad was a nice refresher. read more

We love this place and recommend it to everyone new in town. We're lucky to live pretty close to it so going to stand in line a bit earlier for lunch isn't too inconvenient. I love the sides, always fresh and interesting and of course the meats, you can't go wrong with the pork belly. read more

I'd like to say the wait wasn't worth it but it absolutely is. Stand in line. You won't regret it. We tried a bunch of items and all delicious. The brisket was great, turkey was moist, had great flavor. The jalapeño sausage link was yummy. My husband's favorite were the beans, they were amazing. The Mac and cheese is awesome. The people working were all nice, friendly and helpful. The inside is big but they do have outside tables too. read more

The hype is real. These guys are serving up some righteous BBQ. We ordered via their online App for a noon pick up and had to wait an additional 20 minutes for our order, but it was well worth the wait. We ordered brisket and ribs. The brisket was tender as could be, not mushy and had an excellent bark that held the meat together perfectly. The pork ribs are large meaty and do not fall off the bone, which is good. A little tug will do ya to separate the perfectly smoked meat from the bone. They do provide a lite BBQ sauce that only adds to the goodness. You do not need to add BBQ sauce to their meat but a little dab will do ya. I like this sauce as it is not heavy and does not overpower the meat. They did forget to add beans to our order so dag nabbit we will have to return! I want to also mention that the folks that work here are super friendly and very appreciative of their customers. This little strip mall hard of 620 in the CP is turning into a cornucopia of dining options with Charm KFC right next door to Interstellar...Oh, and order early as they do run out!!!!!!!! read more

Oh. My. God. This place is only 5 mins from my house and somehow I've slept on it the 3 years they've been open...until today. I ordered a large portion of the menu so I could try everything and have leftovers for the week. Y'all, this is seriously some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Here's what I can personally vouch for: -Peach Tea Glazed Pork Belly -Brisket Taco -Turkey -Jalapeno Popper Sausage -Pork Ribs -Mac & Cheese -Scalloped Potatoes -Tomato, Zucchini, and Onion Salad -Banana Pudding Their unsweet peach tea and sauces are yummy too. Plus the guys were super friendly and the line went fast. Go here. You will not be disappointed. read more

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This was the Highpoint of my Austin trip. I know there's a lot of barbecue places in Austin, but this one in my opinion is the best. We tried a little bit of everything basically. The brisket was perfection, cheddar jalapeño sausage again outstanding. The burnt ends pork belly is very decadent and delicious. The pulled lamb shoulder So moist and flavorful. Definitely a must try. The spare ribs were juicy and falling off the bone. we grab several sauces, and to be honest, I didn't use any of them. The meat stood alone and was incredible. Of course, you have to have all the sides. The smoked scalloped potatoes were our most favorite, but the mac & cheese was a close second and of course the baked beans were incredible as well. They are not your basic western baked beans but rather a frijoles Charros, not sweet but more savory which was delightful. And of course last, but not least the pickled onions and cucumbers were refreshing and the brown sugar, sweet tea was amazing. read more

Probably the best barbecue I have ever had. Everything was delicious, dessert was delicious! I will be back soon !!! read more

Interstellar BBQ - Delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious bbq Friendly staff Welcoming environment I can see why they have long lines. If want to eat here, make sure to get their early before it's all gone! read more

These are my people. I've been going since they were Nobel Sandwich and have been going to Interstellar since the day they switched over. Super proud of them and look forward to their continued successes. The hype is 100% real. Get the smoked scalloped potatoes. read more

By far the best BBQ I have had in the ATX area! The wait wasn't too bad, but I would suggest to go around 2pm-ish to possibly avoid a line. They're open till 5pm or until sold out, which I'm sure happens a lot! Service was great and the food was next level! I hear they're the 2nd best BBQ in Texas! As for me right now, they're definitely #1! read more

Interstellar BBQ - The lean and moist brisket. So good! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Update: Interstellar being ranked #2 of best BBQ in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine means that the small restaurant is always busy!! The pork belly is still the best thing on the menu. And get some of their homemade tortillas too!! We went for a late lunch on Saturday and waited about an hour and a half, so worth it!! The smoked scallop potatoes were excellent. read more

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Over hyped. Good barbecue.. but there are several better places compared to this. Love it ...but once in a blue moon. read more

BBQ is really good. I have a problem with the prices that maybe everywhere now. I got one slice of brisket and two ribs with two single sides and a tea, $56 with a tip. I for one cannot afford to eat BBQ out anymore. read more

Incredibly friendly staff who kept everyone in line update on what wait time was looking like & probability of what would be left. We went on a Saturday & waited 2 hours!! Food was underwhelming. The bbq sauce was terrible - overloaded with chili powder. Brisket was on par with Bucee's or Rudy's. Pork ribs were good. The scalloped potatoes were not warm enough & we rated them as meh. Coleslaw was a miss. The free ranch beans are a nice touch but again - too much chili powder!! Pimento Cheese was average. We do not recommend esp if one must wait in a 2 hour line. read more