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    4.3 (3.2k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chopped brisket was so good and paired well with their pickled onions. Potato salad was just ok.
    Nhu H.

    My husband and I came here on July 4th at 3 pm and there was no line which was awesome. Downside of coming at such an odd hour is that they were basically out of all proteins except the chopped brisket and pulled pork. The chopped brisket was delicious and paired well with their pickled onions and the bbq sauces were top notch. Their outdoor patio is dog friendly which is a plus. The potato salad was just ok. I probably wouldn't get the potato salad again the next time I come but I definitely will be returning to try their other meats.

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    Tim A.

    From Chicago, just moved to Kyle. We were in Austin and stumbled into lB for lunch. Here are some thoughts: -If this is average barbecue, then average barbecue in Texas is way better than great barbecue in Illinois! -There was a long line out the door on a hot afternoon. Luckily, they had ice water available. Line moves slowly. -Once we got inside, we were happy we waited. I got the beef brisket sandwich (9-10/10) with extra pickles and my wife got the pulled pork (7-8/10) with pickles and onions. -The beef brisket was so good it didn't need barbecue sauce : ) The pulled pork had a very strong pepper taste. -We also got a big pickle (4-5/10) as a side. I love pickles, but this one was average. -Service and price were both good. Highly, highly recommended!!

    Sliced Brisket Sandwich, El Sancho Loco, Shells and Cheese
    Carrie M.

    We really liked la Barbecue, although we weren't sure what made it worthy of a Michelin star. I couldn't find specifics when I looked it up. We realized the strategy was to order for pickup a day in advance so we wouldn't have to wait in the long line. We were 15 minutes late for our pickup time, and the food still wasn't ready. However, we waited five more minutes, and they gave us a full-sized bottle of barbecue sauce, which kind of made up for it. I also wasn't sure if they would've hurried up if we had arrived earlier. We ordered the sliced brisket sandwich, El Sancho Loco, and a pint of "shells & cheese." The sandwiches were really good, and the Sancho Loco sandwich was special in that it had chopped brisket, pulled pork, and sausage with red onions. The brisket was soft and juicy. The mac and cheese was great too. It had a unique spice to it from the poblanos. We enjoyed the tangy barbecue sauce that came in the bottle as well as a more smokey barbecue sauce that came in a small side cup. Our total was $48, and this was a good portion size for two people.

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    Genesis M.

    The food was good, the ambiance is questionable, and when you do finally get inside for service it was perfect. I personally didn't like the waiting period, most BBQ places that have an hour wait time are possibly under a canopy or have water close by or have somewhere to at least lean. This place had none. I am glad I went so I could check it off the list but I'd only comeback if I wanted to eat at an odd time of weekday and in the area. Pretty good coffee shop and brewery walking distance too!

    Pork Ribs & Brisket & House Made Regular Sausage Link & Shells and Cheese
    Julian

    All around one of the most enjoyable meals of my life. If you like bbq then la barbecue is a must. The pork ribs are truly in contention for best pork rib I've had, and I'd absolutely entertain that argument for the other three items in the picture. Service was terrific, staff were outside handing out free waters (and even draft beer) to all the customers in line. 10/10

    1 lb. Brisket and House Made Chipotle Sausage LinkSausage
    Anthony M.

    It was ok. I gave it a little bit of a higher review because nothing was really that bad, but I was not impressed. It was good, but not Michelin quality. First of all, this place has a super small ordering area. While I appreciated the efficiency of the ordering once I got in there, they can only take one order at a time. This means that lines snake outside the place and it can take forever to order. I waited in line for about an hour. Not great, but not a dealbreaker. As for the food, the brisket and chipotle sausage were lukewarm by the time I got it to the table. I think they slice and handle the meats so much that it cools quicker. The meats tasted good, but the temperature might be the problem. The sausage was also way too crumbly, but it tasted great! The presentation of the meats could have been better, especially with LeRoy's doing it elevated. I really liked the mac and cheese. That was hot! I actually disliked the BBQ sauces. The original was fine, but the rest were too vinegary. People talk about the service being great. Maybe I was there on a bad day because the service was average. I didn't have an issue, but they didn't wow me. I also found out that I was supposed to get free beer? Where? Why did nobody tell me this? The one saving grace was compared to other higher end BBQ spots, this place was more economical. I paid about $30 for two meats, a drink, and a side. Not too bad! I think I wanted to like this place more, but was disappointed. I gave it a 4 because it was fine and had some good meats. However, it's not as good as LeRoy and I don't know why it (and Interstellar) have a star in the first place. It was fun to try, but I think I'm a one and done

    Chopped brisket, chopped brisket, sandwich, side of mac & cheese, side of sliced Martin's bread
    Marcy Y.

    I found bbq SO DIFFICULT to acquire in Austin, even though it's around every corner. The barbecue places tend to be so popular that they either sell out or are closed on odd days. We visited La Barbecue, unplanned, on a suggestion from a local friend. You definitely have to have patience as we waited in line for about an hour before ordering and sitting down. There is a line that forms outside in the hot sun as they only let one customer group in at a time to order at the counter . However, they are thoughtful and they have some complementary umbrellas to help shade you while you're standing outside. Once you get inside the process includes ordering at the register, paying at the register and they will bring it out to your table. We arrived and joined the line around 1 PM and eat around 2 PM. By the time we ordered they added three items to the out of stock list (including the one item I was interested in). The food was fine for me. I'm sure it's so popular because it's amazing to people that love barbecue. I did enjoy the mac & cheese and the slices of bread that I ordered on the side. Overall, give yourself some extra time for parking in the tight parking lot adjacent as well as to wait in line for your food. Arrive early maybe that helps with reducing the wait time!

    Susan T.

    This place was amazing!!! they ran out of brisket slice but we ended up getting the brisket chopped instead!! Service was so cool to even offer us a free beers !!!!!! definitely would come back here again!! it's super clean inside. Everyone is very attentive.!!

    Samyukta S.

    I was so eager to try La Barbeque after its recent Michelin star acquisition! We got there shortly before 5pm but the line was already out the door and they'd run out of everything except pulled pork and chili. This was a bummer, but we made the best of it and had pulled pork sandwiches + a pint of chili to share. Pulled pork was tender and good, but the chili to me was the winner. Super flavorful and very delicious! Sides were average IMO - potato salad was too mustard heavy for my liking and black beans were just basic, nothing special. We didn't take advantage of this but they also offer customers free beer with the meal. Make sure you do your research and arrive here early if you want to try the chopped brisket which is what they're actually known for! We will be back to give it another try.

    Original sausage, brisket, kimchi slaw, pickles
    Kristyn B.

    Delicious BBQ! I had the brisket and sausage and both were very flavorful and tender. I ordered my food ahead of time so didn't have to wait in line at all and they sliced it fresh upon arrival. One quick warning for anyone allergic to dairy - I had a reaction after eating this, I believe from the original sausage (it is fully my fault, I didn't even consider that a regular non-cheese sausage would have dairy so not blaming them at all) but just be careful and ask before ordering!

    Dustin W.

    Tried a bunch of bbq and places but this one takes the cake. The flavor, the cooking to perfection, this is my top Texas bbq spot. Recommend going back.

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    Stephen D.

    I'm grateful that they allow you to order ahead and pick up when you get there. The process was super convenient. However, my meal was hit and miss. The hits: Brisket - absolutely amazing. One of the best I've ever had. Mac&Cheese- I would come back to Austin just for this Mac& cheese. The misses: Sausage- skin was tough, it wasn't sliced and the meat was dry. One of the worst I've had from a bbq place-bordering on criminal. Beans- avoid! No flavor at all. Not even salt. I ate about as much as what you see on the picture. Bread charge- just charge me more for the meat . Why charge for something that should come standard. Not going to break the bank but it was weird. Was I glad I tried it? Yes. Do I recommend this place? Yes as they could've had a bad day with the sausage. 5 stars for the brisket, Mac and ordering ahead (with no minimum). The beans and sausage dropped it down to 3.

    Turkey Sandwich, Chipotle Slaw, Shells and Cheese
    Heather F.

    The wait was about 35 minutes on a Wednesday but well worth it. You only enter for service when given the signal and there is a no nonsense approach (which I loved). The turkey was moist, perfectly seasoned (no sauce required), and served on a potato roll. The chipotle slaw has the right amount of spice and was not overly wet! The shells and cheese was wonderfully balanced. While the location is small there is plenty of outdoor seating! And I can see why they earned a Michelin star - highly recommend!

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    Epic BBQ. Worth the wait for the perfectly smoked meat and great sides. Should have gotten some LBs to go!

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    Estimated wait time for dinner on weekends?

    Do I have to wait in line if I preorder a sandwich?

    If you preorder there is a separate side you enter ...you will be asked to wait u til they bring your order to you, but it is not the general line that is the long wait ...I ordered brisket, sausage and ribs with all the sides and waited about 10… Read more

    Are you serving beef ribs on weekdays?

    No. Just weekends

    Is this place dog friendly?

    yes

    How long is the average wait on the weekend?

    If I place an order for pickup, can I eat in the restaurant?

    yes!

    Is there a separate line for pickup orders?

    Yes! As you face the front of the restaurant, go into the door on your left. There is lettering on the door that references " PREORDERS "

    Are there any delivery services they partner with if we don't want to go pick up our order?

    no we don't. it's stand in line our order ahead of time and pick it up.

    Do they serve beef ribs on Saturday? I don't see it on their website.

    Yes

    How early should you start lining up on a Saturday?

    Depends on if you're talking before COVID or now: Pre-Covid 9 am to eat at 11 am is a good marker.… Read more

    How much is a beef rib? Just trying to price out a meal for 14 people

    Not so invested in BBQ that I can give you the dollar amount but i'm sure the beef rib is higher than the other meats which are $20-22/lb. Some reviews noted $30-40/rib (they are massive).… Read more

    Want to visit on a Tuesday for lunch. Is there anything I need to know? Do we need to come early? How busy is it in a Tuesday afternoon?

    There's always a line - usually at least 30 minutes. I've been there before opening and been the 30th person in line. It's worth the wait though!

    Do they still offer free beer for those waiting in line?

    Not since they moved to the brick and mortar location. There is beer for purchase from the Quickie Pickie and it's just as delicious as the Q

    Is it possible to drop by Saturday at 4:30 pm? Will we be able to get in or will we be turned away?

    I've done it before around the holidays. But they're usually sold out by then. Just call ahead.

    If I pre-order my food can I get meat by the half or fourth pound or do I have to order it in full pound increments? When I looked at the pre orders online it seemed I could only do full pound amounts

    I'm fairly certain they only allow pre-ordering by the pound. But if you pre-order, they do let you eat it there as opposed to some other BBQ places in the area that you require you to take it out.

    How's the lunch crowd on a Friday?

    I was there on a Tuesday and the wait was more than an hour. It would not be less on a Friday. If you order online 3 days in advance, you can skip the line and pick up your order at the window on the side patio. That's what I would do in the future.… Read more

    Any recommendations on what time to arrive to get lunch on a Sunday (want to eat around noon or so)? Visiting from out of town. Thanks!

    I would definitely recommend ordering online! You completely skip the line- there's a window in the back where you just let them know you're there and you can tell them that you plan on eating onsite (other BBQ places force you to take it to go). We… Read more

    If I pre-order and pick up late afternoon, is it guaranteed that I receive the order? I am afraid they will run out of meats :(

    It's rare that they're open much past 4 and the preorders usually need a couple of days.

    Will there still be food if I get in line at noon or 1pm on a Friday?

    Maybe but will be out if somethings

    Does this place allow BYOB?

    No. They sell beer and wine.

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    4.6
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    This place was wonderful, we stopped for lunch and it was fantastic. I order the grilled cheese…read morewith potato salad and my husband ordered the roast beef. We were both members of the clan plate club. It was sooo good. Highly recommend. We will be coming back if we are in the area again. We enjoyed the atmosphere very much!

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    0.9 mi
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    In town form Ohio, looking for places we've never been. Little hole in the wall located in somewhat…read moreof a sketchy area- but trust me. Just go. There is parking out back but only three spots so we had to park and walk around the corner. Cashier was sweet, food came out in less than 5 minutes and it was incredible. We got iced mochas as well, not pictured, and SO good if you like a little sweet coffee. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor! 10/10.

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    1.1 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    It's been two days and I'm still thinking of my meal here because it was that good. This place is…read morepopular so I highly recommend making reservations or risk waiting two hours. I love that you can sit upstairs and they play really fun music. It's a perfect place to come with friends. I loved the Lox plate, it's something that I will crave again and order the next opportunity I get. The migas with carnitas is so good too and vey filling. 10/10

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    Austin Rotisserie

    Austin Rotisserie

    4.4
    (225 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Austin Rotisserie is hands down one of my favorite places in the world. I've been eating their food…read moresince they were a tiny little pop-up behind the Infinite Monkey Theorem winery, when it was literally just the two of them, a couple of pop-up tables and the rotisserie. It's been amazing so see how far they have come! The owners, Sophie and Eric are genuinely the kindest and most hard working people I've met. The care and attention to detail they put in does not go unnoticed and is unmatched. The entire menu is incredible and every single dish is worth trying. The Kinda French quesadilla is probably one of the best things I've ever eaten in my entire life and the guacamousse sauce is You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches either (the Poulet Roti Baguette and the Parisian are my personal faves ) and of course the traditional Rotisserie chicken- don't skip on those potatoes either- they are SO good and really tie everything together. I unfortunately don't live in Austin anymore so I don't get to visit them nearly as often as I'd like to, but I always recommend them to locals and anyone visiting- seriously some of the best food you'll ever have, and always served with so much love and care

    I think it's great that Fareground has a French fast-casual spot in Austin. I tried their chicken…read morebaguette sandwich and had mixed feelings. The bread had good flavor, but it was a bit hard to chew. The chicken itself was okay, though it leaned a little dry. I did see them add sauce to the sandwich, but I wish there had been two to three times more because the overall sandwich still felt pretty dry. Because of that, I wasn't too tempted to try their rotisserie chicken meal, but I do like the concept and think that with some changes it would be a solid spot.

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