We tried Pok-e-jo's a few days ago because we were craving BBQ and it was the nearest spot, we were not disappointed! It's a fast casual style BBQ place with a delicious selection of entrees and sides all for a decent price! My boyfriend had brisket and I had pulled pork, he had coleslaw and fries and I had mac and cheese and potato salad, and the plates came with a piece of Texas toast. Everything was absolutely delicious, we devoured it all! And the service was very good, they brought out fresh fries to the table for my boyfriend, and they swung around to ask us how everything was which was nice too! the location is convenient for us so I'm sure we'll be back! read more

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Came here for lunch with my co-worker who was looking for some BBQ. I ordered the 2 meat plate with beef sausage and pork ribs, broccoli salad as a side with a drink (homemade lemonade). The pork ribs were YUMMY. I would definitely get those again. The beef sausage was ok. I think it was the consistency that bothered me. They were not as dense as I am more used to. This just comes down to preference. Their homemade lemonade was good. Not too sweet. Thumbs up here. Service was good. They were all really nice to us as we have never been there before. You also get a "First Timer" Bonus card where you earn 10% off the first visit. The coupon is for 4 total visits and increases 5% off each visit. Pretty dang cool! read more

Our work team went here for lunch yesterday. Overall I would describe this place as "meh". Not in any way objectionable nor memorable. Service was fast. I got a sliced beef sandwich combo with broccoli salad and a beverage. The beef was tender and served in a McDonalds hamburger like bun. The BBQ sauce tasted a little like ketchup. The broccoli salad was fairly bland but the soda was huge! A coworker of mine got a baked potato that looked pretty good. If I go back maybe I'll try that. read more

Pok-e-Jo's - Parmer - Sliced beef sandwich and broccoli salad - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Okay. Hands down the best BBQ in Austin. When you walk into the restaurant, its smells like you walked into a backyard BBQ party. Nice decor too. Great place to eat lunch. Service is fast and friendly. The mac-n-cheese tastes like the South. The brisket was cook to perfection and moist. I give this place an A+ read more

It's good barbecue. You just look at the enormous man at the other table, having the time of his life on what can only be called a pile of meat, to realize it. It's a really nice fast-food barbecue joint in an otherwise very dingy strip mall. They even have WPA WiFi. read more

Missed eating at POK!! I always get the turkey, even though all the meats are flavorful and delicious,. I'm just a turkey gal. All of the sides are yummy, but I go to Potatoes and Okra all the time. Desserts are hard to pass as well. CARBs heaven. read more

Central Texas easy. Great Sausage, sides, Brisket - always a Texas experience. I like moist brisket with little fat - they do it up right. Lunch is well served and easy in and out. It feels like a place your Uncle goes regularly. The new TVs show sports and News(CNN). Tip, get the sauce on the side! For sure take the Texas toast it's good in the sauce :-) read more

If you want some good barbecue with some down-home countryside's this is the place for you. They have numerous sides and the chicken falls off of the bone. Don't forget about their pulled pork it will leave you squealing. Come on down give him a try everything that I had was good. read more

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The ribs were 5 stars the rest was just normal nothing over the top..over all a good place to eat with a relaxed atmosphere.

Ribs were so dry they were like wood. Inedible threw them out. Meat in general was over cooked.

This place has been here since I was in high school, and before that I think almost 30 years not positive on that but it's close. Brisket, sausage, pork ribs were all fabulous, their sauce goes perfect with all. Many years of some good BBQ here. read more

Pok-e-Jo's - Parmer - Sausage, turkey, and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Very good brisket. Pleasant staff, value pricing, one of the best single meat plate deals in austin

I can see why this place gets such great reviews for food. The food is excellent. But they use plastic cups for every dine in customer and throw them away without even recycling. Really? I'll go back in a year and update the review to 1 star if the same or 5 stars if they recycle or switch to reusable glasses. read more

If you like tasty food then this is not the place. However if you like your food with no seasoning then this place is perfect! My husband and I came here on a Saturday we had brisket and ribs and chicken, the ribs were ok but everything else was bland. Baked mash was nothing to tell mama about and someone forgot to add sugar to the peach cobbler, lemonade and the sweet tea! The pickles were tasty though! read more

Quick and easy service. Was my first time here since I am from philly and was not disappointed. Brisket and pulled pork were amazing.

Great BBQ and sides but this review is about the incredible customer service from the woman who cuts the meat, to the guy piling on the sides, to the waitress that checks if you need anything additional, to the busboy that offered to refill our drinks, to a manager (Zach - that I talked to at the end) who noticed that a gentleman hadn't touched one of his sides so he got him something else. Everyone was so incredibly pleasant. I'll definitely be back. Thanks, Pok-e-jo team!! read more

Incredible food. Wouldn't have guessed it by its location. This is a hot spot for BBQ! The brisket was very tender, the sausage was the best I have ever had and ribs were awesome. I high recommend stopping here. read more

Pok-e-Jo's - Parmer - Pokes BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Why have you hired a handful of people who are incapable of customer service?! The night crew on Wed needs to be replaced. If you're wondering why your sells are low on the night shift it's because the night crew is lacking integrity. And online it says that they close at 10pm but it is 9:22pm and the people on the inside have the doors locked because they don't want to serve black people. read more

Pretty good and well priced. The meat was a little cool for some reason. It was still a good portion and wasn't cold so I was fine especially since I had been in the lake all day and was starving. read more

I'm concerning myself only with turkey these days, and looking for the turkey in least need of sauce. It's also important to me that there be some sides that I can eat without blowing my calorie budget for the day. Pok-E-Jo's did ok! I know it's not heritage BBQ or anything -- I almost took a job here 10 years ago and the manager said then that the cooking was the easiest part, since the spices were all packaged up -- but, folks, the bird was moist. Next time I'll get the sauce on the side, because I didn't need much after all. PEJ's has one of the weaker sauces anyway, and BBQ sauce is surprisingly high-calorie. The pinto beans had some brisket in them, but I really don't think there are vegetarians reading this who needed to be warned away. The cole-slaw was standard and just fine. I was a little surprised at all the $2 beer signs and the happy hour notice, but I suppose so many people from the Kramer/Metric business district come here that it makes sense. Beware: the booths are narrow. I'm only a 36 waist (soon to be 34, thank you very much), and while I had a little clearance, it was awkward getting in and out. Kind of strange for a BBQ joint, where you'd expect things to be built on a more generous scale. Verdict: good turkey! read more

You remember that one date you had? It was an OK date. Not very memorable. What was her name? This is exactly how I feel about Pok E Jo's...nothing to complain about but just Okay. I almost forgot I went here, it was only a couple weeks ago. They have some pretty good sides. read more

I LOVE PokeJoes, and where the guys @ the Parmer location were unbelievably friendly and outgoing.. I prefer the food prep and taste of the Round Rock location! The chopped beef was just that.. chopped beef. No sauce? What the heck? The twice baked potatoes were a little wetter, and the cherry cobbler was way too wet. The folks at the RR shop got this thing down to a science, so thats where my 1st choice is at. read more

Great BBQ location! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful! This location has a great Texas ambiance and is easily accessible. The parking can be a little tight, but usually available. I highly recommend the BBQ Brisket and the Sausage is outstanding! One of my very favorite sides is the Mac & Cheese. It is tremendous! The food prices are very good and portions very generous. In addition, the food is served hot, which is something other restaurants struggle with on occasion. I highly recommend the BBQ restaurant! read more

This is a good solid Texas BBQ restaurant, with reasonable prices and helpful staff. Once we've discovered this place, we've been coming here for lunch every time we are visiting this part of Austin. read more

I wasn't expecting much after we ended up here when another restaurant fell through, but I was pleasantly surprised. The BBQ was all solid (the sausage was actually very good) and the sauces were tasty. The side dishes were especially good - lots of casseroles and the like to pick from, which I greatly enjoy but aren't common at restaurants. The peach cobbler desert wasn't quite as good as the other stuff, but it was still tasty. The service was very good and they were eager to be helpful. I'll very likely add this to my BBQ go-to list. Mini-update: The family meals here where you get some meat and a few large sides are a pretty good deal as well. After posting this I was given a thank-you from one of the restaurant staff, which as appreciated. I like it when restaurants actively pay attention to what people say about them. read more

I do not know why there are people complaining about Pok-E-Jo's at this location! They offer MOIST brisket, yummy sausage and yea bad poultries but I'm here for real meat! I usually go with 4-6 people. We order a family package with 3 sides that would make everyone full. Well worth the money we spend here. Not once have we complained about anything but our full stomach. Highly recommend it if you can't drive down to the Salt Lick in Dripping Spring. read more

I've been here 2x now...meh. I'd rather go to Slab or stumble into a new BBQ joint, this place isn't great..it's ok. read more

Pok-e-Jo's - Parmer - Rub plate on Thursday special..2 sides..(10.99) I got potato salad and a green salad..will review lata ..I'm hungry! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

BBQ is not something I usually crave, but something I'll enjoy once I have it. Stopped by Pok-e-Jo's as its not a far drive from my friend's place, and ordered a 2-meat plate, which includes two sides and a Texas toast. The person taking my order was really nice, I think he could tell it was my first time here. I chose brisket and chicken for my meats, and had pinto beans and Texas fries for my sides. The food was great - the meats were moist and the BBQ sauce delicious. The only complaint I had was that my fries tasted a little bit soggy even though they had just brought it out to us (hence taking away a star, but really you should read this as a 4.5 star review). After we finished eating, as this was my first time here, and we saw trash cans near by, we decided to go throw our trash away and was met by one of the employees saying "STOP!!," which startled me a bit, only to find out that he would take care of our finished plates. The service was exceptional, and I would definitely come back again. read more

Pok-e-Jo's - Parmer - Two-meat plate (brisket and chicken, with sides of pinto beans and fries) - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Meh best fits our meal at this location. My sister and I were staying at the Domain and were in need of a quick dinner. I had read the reviews here and so we popped over. The menu looked promising and I liked how many side dish options were available. I went for the two meat plate and had brisket and sausage, with the green bean casserole and potato salad. My sister had the chicken and pulled pork with mac and cheese and a side salad. Pricing wasn't bad considering the very ample portions we received. Food though, wasn't wonderful. The brisket was tender and good. My sausage was sad, with a grey steamed casing and extremely red meat inside. The best thing on my plate was the potato salad, which was delicious. My sister found her chicken and pork to be ok, but the mac and cheese was very processed. Unless we ordered poorly or came on an off day, I would recommend looking elsewhere for bbq. The tipping point for us was the tv being broadcast throughout the restaurant, playing a 20/20 style show about gruesome details of woman who killed her third husband. While families with small children sat around us, eating away to the sounds of their interviews. Maybe stick to music vs tv time. read more

I usually end up at the Pok-E-Jos on 183 and Great Hills or the one in Hancock Center, but have been known to venture up to Parmer on occasion, too. My favorite meat here, by far, is the chicken - it's just so moist and tender and flavorful! I also enjoy the chopped beef sandwich, and my eldest daughter loves the pork ribs - but I tend to get into a rut, and when I'm wanting bbq chicken (dark meat, please!), Pok-E-Jos is the place for me! I enjoy their selection of warm sides (not being at all fond of potato salad or cole slaw), and the sweet flavor of the sauce complements the chicken perfectly. Mom likes those traditional sides, and my youngest daughter likes the fruit salad. Something for everybody! I prefer the sweet tea at Rudy's, frankly, but that's because I like my tea REALLY sweet. I've found their cobbler to be inconsistent - sometimes it's just too bready, often it's just too dry - but it's almost always tasty. read more

I survive the road using yelp and large chains. This gem was close to a walking trail at Wells Creek Park so gave it a shot. The staff is courteous and friendly the pork loin cooked well and staff choice of side's is spot on. Thank you Yelpers for taking the time to write reviews. I will return while in the Austin area. read more

Pok-e-Jo's - Parmer - Pork Loin with house choice of best 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not what I expected. Perhaps my expectations were too high. I got the brisket and a few other things. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't awesome either. It was also a little pricey. read more

I was hungry and disappointed when I wrote the above review...Pok-e-Jo's has served us well in the past, but I didn't take the time to review until something went wrong. That's the online-rating-culture we live in. So, I'm updating to give the place a better star average, based on the previous times we've eaten there. And really...the pickles are delicious. read more

Pok-E-Jo's is not the best BBQ in town, BUT...they excel where others don't, giving me a reason to come back again and again. They have the best BBQ chicken in town (along with a notable pork loin), and the greatest variety of side dishes (to name a few -- cheesy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, a half dozen different salads and usually more than a couple of desserts, along with old standbys like beans and slaw). Prices are extremely reasonable for Austin BBQ, and I always leave TOO full, even with leftovers on my plate. read more

My first experience with Pok-E-Jo's was the original building on Burnet Rd. which has been replaced by Mopac and the toll road. It was the mid-80's and there wasn't much else out there. I had come to the "big city" for a business meeting and we ate lunch there. I remember thinking "this is some damn fine BBQ". Fast forward a few years and I've moved to the big city and I'm going on a lunch date with a wonderful guy who is now my husband of 23 years. I got the BBQ chicken sandwich. Tender smoked chicken, chopped with mayo and dill pickles added and served on Texas Toast. Not sure if it was BBQ heaven or I was just smitten at the time, but I remember it being the best damn chicken sandwich I'd ever had. I ordered it again not too long ago to see if it was as good as I remember - it was (so is the husband)! So, here it is some 25 years later, and this is still my favorite go to BBQ joint north of the river. Their meat is tender with just the right amount of smoke, the sauce is tangy and the sides are freaking awesome! The broccoli salad is a nice change from coleslaw, the potato salad is made just the way I like it with red potatoes and enough mustard to give it a little kick. The mac and cheese is sinfully rich and satisfying. If you're watching your carbs (and passing up on the mac and cheese), they have an awesome chef salad with your choice of meat. I got it with the pork loin and it was an enormous amount of food to try and devour in one sitting. I frequent the location in the Arboretum - haven't been to the Parmer location in awhile so I can't comment on that. read more

I asked for a BBQ chicken sandwich with fries, and was given an almost flavorless chicken salad sandwich (which I didn't even know was even served at a BBQ joint) plus about ten lukewarm french fries. I'd eat here if I were in a rush and it were the first place I saw in my line of sight, but otherwise....nah. read more

Their sliced turkey is some of the best in town. So juicy and tender and they even have spicy bbq sauce if you want it. The large sandwich is about $5 and totally worth it. My friend loved their mac and cheese. read more

Maybe I'm partial to certain BBQ places, especially in and around Houston but I just needed my BBQ fix where I don't have to wait in an hour long line and close midday or have to drive out to the sticks to get a decent plate and this is one joint that I hadn't been to yet. They are alright but I'm not sure if I'll be craving my fix from here again. The service is good and the staff is friendly. They have a nice selection and the meat is kinda what you expect. It's run of the mill. The servings are ample and they have a condiments bar of various pickleage and sauces. Check it out but I've experienced better. read more

This is my neighborhood, go-to BBQ place. I can't count how many times I've come in with the kids for a quick, relatively healthy, and delicious meal. If you've had a busy day and are too tired to cook and clean, you could do a lot worse than to let the good folks at Pokeys take care of you. Good food and it feels as comfortable as if you were sitting in your living room. The food - I'd put the meats it in the consistently excellent over the transcendent category. They have just about anything you'd want including brisket, sausage, turkey, chicken, and pork tenderloin. I think the sides, and particularly the variety and healthiness of the sides are perhaps the bigger draw for me. I really like the broccoli salad and the green bean casserole. They will make you fresh fried okra and fries too, both of which are excellent. The kids love the mac n cheese. The condiment bar has a good selection of tasty additions including pico de gallo, lime wedges, and jalapenos, and they are meticulous about keeping it stocked and fresh. I also enjoy the tea (half sweet and half regular) in a giant styrofoam cup. Finally, we almost always get the oreo-topped chocolate pudding. Yum. The decor - you've got your share of funky old signs and such on the wall, baseball trophy's sitting on top of the TV (usually has a game on). The music is invariably country, but you have to acknowledge the consistency of the music with the overall experience, even if you don't particular like country music (if you don't like country, you might be a hipster..just sayin). Finally, even beyond the food and decor, there's good people here. They're friendly and they're nice to my crazy kids when I'm just about out of energy. During the summer of 2009, when I'd been laid off and money was tight, they ran a special where kid meals (which included a big ole piece of chicken and pile of mac n cheese) were a dollar with the purchase of a regular meal. I was able to bring in my three hungry munchkins and feed them and myself REAL food for under $20. That's cheaper than Thundercloud (my other go-to place). Give them a try. You won't be sorry you did. read more

I always get the half chicken plate, as I don't eat cows or pigs. Costs only about $10 with two sides and toast. The chicken is always moist and tender. Their sauce is sweet but pleasantly tangy. They have these killer bread and butter pickles that I am addicted to. The BBQ is quite good, but I go there for the Jalapeno Corn Casserole. It is heavenly. I want that recipe!!! Their mac and cheese is pretty awesome, as well. It reminds me of the mac and cheese in the school cafeteria when I was kid. (That's a good thing. I was super excited on mac and cheese day.) The fried okra was hot and crispy. And I love me some buttery Texas Toast. The staff there is super friendly. I always joke around with them. They make me laugh after a hard work day. Good food and good folks. read more