Food wasn't that great. Dry. Bbq sauce was not a good flavor. You need cash. They have an ATM on site.

This stand alone food truck is kind of hidden in a neighborhood, which is why I feel like business is not as popping as the other food trucks that are out in the open less than half a mile away. I highly recommend trying this place out, as their bbq is pretty good and fair priced + their employees are super sweet!!!!! We ordered the baked potato with brisket, a pound of brisket, and the 4 meat plate. The baked potato was the ABSOLUTE BEST. The potato was so soft, and it was smothered in butter. You could even eat the skin because it wasn't too thick. Brisket pieces were extremely flavorful. The pound of brisket was good with the bread and bbq sauce, but I definitely would've preferred to eat it with some onions and pickles too. I didn't think to ask for some because I just wanted to take the food home asap cuz I was starving lol. Only a few onions were included in our meals as can be seen in the photos. We wanted to get the pulled pork for the 4 meat plate, but the employee said they had just placed it into the smoker, which was a bummer because we really wanted to try it. They also said they didn't have sausage available. We had come at around 1240pm. We ended up just doubling up on brisket and ribs. Some parts of the meat were very tender but some of the other parts were dry and tough. Additionally, it seemed to be lacking the smoky flavor and was a bit on the blander side, but the bbq sauce made up for it! For the two sides, we got potato salad and creamed corn. They made the creamed corn fresh and hot, and when I say it was hot, I mean it was so hot even when we brought it back to the hotel that I had to spit it out because I burned my tongue HAHA. The creamed corn wasn't as sweet as the creamed corn I've had in the past, it was more buttery, which I had no problem with. Still had that nice creamy texture though! They have very minimal seating, and the charcoal stench was a bit too strong for me, so it wasn't the most ideal place to dine at. Therefore, we just took it to go! They take Zelle, cash, or card, but if you do card, they will charge an extra service fee, so keep that in mind. Parking is not a big issue, you can just park on the side of the street. read more

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Only BBQ Place I eat at honestly. The meat is nice and tender good flavor and you can tell everyone here is really passionated about what they are doing and how they are make these briskets. They also do catering which is great for parties saves you time prices are great and I love the seating area read more

The brisket yesterday at Reese Bros in SA was better, but this brisket is awesome, just not enough bark and smoke for me. But the infusion of Mexican culture with tacos, tamales, and fresh salsa, and great people more than made up for it. Definitely worth a stop when you're in the area or passing through on I-35. read more

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Really disappointed. The brisket was so dry and already oxidized by the time it was served. You can tell they cut the strips long before it was served. The ribs and pulled pork were ok nothing special. The only reason i'm giving this a 2 and not a 1 is because the cream corn was good. It took so long to get the food ready which shouldn't be the case because everything is cooked already just needs to served. Rudys is much better which if you know, is a mid tier bbq place. The location itself was basically a junk yard which was really weird. Overall would not recommend. For advice, you need a holding oven to hold your briskets at the proper temperature and only cut the strips right before serving because exposing them to air dries them out. read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - Dried Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

The three of us ordered the pulled pork sandwiches. They were juicy and packed with a lot of meat. Very yummy. read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - Pulled pork sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Nice bbq meat in a nice neighborhood, staff was nice too and their cream corn is awesome

Amazing service, super friendly. Reasonable prices and muy delicioso! Do yourself a favor and try their BBQ but please save me some!!! Definitely a hidden gem! read more

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Hidden in the cusp of Pflugerville is this absolute GEM of a barbecue truck. The brisket, ribs and breakfast tacos were absolutely amazing. What really makes this such a great restaurant is how sweet the owner and daughter were. They are truly genuine and love what they do - and it clearly shows! I highly recommend this place and am tempted to host a party JUST so I can have them cater it. I'm definitely going back and highly recommend. read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - Ribs were unbelievably juicy!! Fall-off-the-bone goodness. - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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Y'all it's goooooood. The owners a kind and so appreciative. We got the family pack #1: 2 lbs of meat and 2 pint sides. Got sausage which was normal. Chicken which was sooo good and smoked. And the brisket was pretty damn good. Potatoes salad was excellent. Green Beans were great too. read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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The food here is mind-blowing. Brisket is so nice and fatty. Cream corn, potato salad, and baked potato with brisket are all amazing. Kudos to the chef. Worth the wait, trust me (mine was about 10 min). read more

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I enjoyed the BBQ here! I've lived in TX all my life and love great bbq. Tho costs have skyrocketed on food, theirs was reasonable compared to other big name guys. I ordered their brisket wrap, chopped sandwich, cream corn, and a baked potato. I really enjoyed all of it. Brisket wrap was moist. Potato was simply spectacular. Just fell off the skin covered in butter, sour cream, and cheese. Chopped sandwich & cream corn was great too. I will be back! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Unfortunately it is plagued by never ending road construction with detour signs. Don't sleep on the fact that this food truck sits at the end of his property surrounded by the wood he uses to cook his meat. It is worth the trouble and experience. I will say once you drive up you will know that you found it...RED ALL OVER! I kept seeing this sign for Red's Smoking BarBQ and finally with guest in town from good ole Chicago, we decided to take the plunge. There isn't much space to partake in the food on site but well worth taking it with you to eat at your humble abode. I tried several of the recommendations, brisket, chicken, ribs, frito pie in abundance. I must say that all the meats were amazing - the TRUTH, but the sides weren't the best accompaniment. They aren't the best in town but worth a try. Palates are different. BRING CASH so that there aren't any surprises. He is a cash only spot and I saw many people turn around because they didn't read the reviews or pay attention and thought they were going to use credit cards. It is a simple place with a simple food truck that is so worth not only one try but many more. I have been many times and every time he is sooo nice and accommodating. read more

Came here for breakfast. Brisket sandwich is amazingggg! The brisket was sooooo tender and flavorful, the bun toasted to perfection. Ribs fell off the bone. The owner was so sweet. He kept checking on us to make sure we were good and made small conversation about his home and business. With the truck and seating nestled in his backyard, it felt like I was eating at a family members house thank you for everything, WILL BE BACK!!! read more

Food was great! Son of the best bbq I've had around very friendly and quick:) I would recommend! read more

Just got a pulled pork sandwich, and as a BBQ connoisseur, I can say without hesitation that it was the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had! Melt in your mouth tender, with a visible smoke ring in the pork shoulder and homemade BBQ sauce to go with it. I could have eaten two whole sandwiches easily (and will next time)! You can see the smoking pits and wood used to smoke all their meets. Get this while it's a food truck bc I would not be surprised in the least if this becomes Austin's next big thing in barbecue! It deserves 10 stars! And the owner was extremely friendly and knowledgeable to boot. If you're in north Austin or Pflugerville then make sure to come to this incredibly tasty food truck! And if you're in south Austin and can't find a place to satisfy your barbecue cravings, it's well worth the drive! read more

I had a pulled pork sandwich and it's The BEST pulled pork I ever ate!! It's so tender and the pork has an outstanding flavor! It's just a little red truck outside and offers many bar-b-que meats! I would definitely recommend this little food truck off of Dessau Rd on Crystal Bend It's worth it! Peggy K read more

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Burger was great, but we also got the 2 meat sampler with chicken and ribs, both meats were so good. What really got me was the baked potato with brisket. Brisket was so just and flavorful , and large portions. I'll be craving Red's now. The sides were also great (love the creamed corn). This is a super random spot for a BBQ place/food truck, but also makes it fun and quirky which are two of my favorite things. read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - Baked potato and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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Rude staff, brisket was super dry. Overall horrible experience. Don't know who is giving this place good reviews.

Most sus place I've ever been. Order, ask for drink.. says go sit down? Very confusing. Got 3 meat combo, out of pulled pork said ribs were same thing???? Um ok????. No English was spoken. read more

Absolutely the best bbq. The Brisket is to die for lean or juicy, your choice. The turkey was not dry. The ribs are good as well. Sausage is flavorful. read more

I honestly don't know who is giving this place good ratings - and why. This place is basically a messy food truck in someone' garbage-filled yard. There was a lot of construction debris strewn about the yard, along with empty beer cans and other loose garbage. Because of the great reviews on the food, I tried to keep an open mind and try the food. I asked the guy in the food truck if they take credit card, because I was buying lunch for work. He showed me an ATM machine, and I told him that I needed to use a credit card for work. He said okay, but he definitely expressed annoyance about it. When he gave me my food, he was grumpy and didn't respond when I thanked him for the food. When I got to work and ate the food, the flavor of the brisket and ribs was okay, not amazing like some reviews are saying. The cole slaw was wilted and looked & tasted bad, so I didn't continue eating it. read more

My bbq pork sandwich had many rock hard inedible lumps in it! Shocking- I would've returned it but I never trust doing that if cooks/chefs get insulted ‍ read more

I used to love this place. However, today I went and got creamed corn with a brisket sandwich. When I went to eat it it was 95% fat so I had nothing to eat. Let alone pricing went up so I just wasted $10.50. I also didn't get any change but I let it go because normally it's so good. I can get 2x as much at Smokey Mos for half the price and actually get my change back. read more

great bbq and close by! what more can you want? a food truck right off the intersection, they serve amazing bbq. the brisket was tasty and moist, I definitely recommend it! The cream corn is super smooth and the corn is still crisp. the bbq sauce is a little spicy but the heat really elevates it to another level. if you're in the area, come support a locally owned bbq place! read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - brisket, rib, and chicken with cream corn and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Super awesome local spot- very close to my house. Great family business w amazing food

Very delicious BBQ! A hidden gem! I definitely will be returning. The cream corn, brisket and the ribs were definitely the highlight of my meal. read more

Amazing food friendly service just a little pricey it's a food truck in a neighborhood but so worth it

Awesome setting, simple and inviting. BTW, good food too! Nice people that work there . read more

Food is the shit. Meat is tender and falling off the bone. Very flavorful. Reasonable price for a hearty bite *and this is an edit of the first post. All I can say is... "Another One!" This frito pie is sent from above. Brisket chunks, cheese, savory chili. My.. my.. My. Mymymy, My! ( https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=btFcIkFoT1k&feature=share ) read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - Frito pie to die for. Brisket chunks? Wtf?! A definite recommend. Sweet lemonade or iced tea on a hot summer day like today is all u need - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

3 meat plate, cheeseburger w/fries, and chorizo and egg tacos were amazing! We will definitely be coming back. We wanted to sit outside but there was a wasp. We'll try outdoor seating next time! Thank you! read more

We had Red's cater my son's graduation party and it was perfect! They even accommodated a special order for turkey on the three meat plate. The food arrived hot and cooked to perfection. I am very picky and from south Texas where my late Grandpa used to slow smoke brisket for every large event. The bar is high and they met it!!!! Utensils, plates, bread, sauce, pickles, onion, jalapeños all came with the meal. They were so courteous with providing a prompt quote, prompt delivery, and so friendly to speak with on the phone. They take Zelle which is very convenient because we were traveling from Houston to Pflugerville for this event. I would recommend you have them cater your next event. They will not disappoint. read more

This is one of the best food trucks in Northeast Austin! You must visit if you're hankering for delicious pulled pork tacos. Go on a Sunday afternoon. I had a pulled pork taco and bought the Sunday special of half a chicken, to take home, and they make their own sauces. All for $13! Oh and cash only. Thanks Red! read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - Barbecue chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Red's barbq was AMAZING!!! You will not regret it!! We had him cater our family reunion and every single thing was so good! I can't rave enough over the brisket!!! Thank you for your amazing customer service!!! read more

Delicious, its cash only but its probably my favorite bbq in the area. The brisket is my go to, sausage was good as well

I will say, I'm not the biggest fan of food trucks but I'm always looking for new places to try. While watching a YouTube show called BBQuest I decided today was going to be a BBQ day. I don't cook meat at home so when I do go out for food I almost always get a meat dense meal. Today was no exception. Without Yelp I would have never found this place. It was the closest to where I live and it was in the middle of a neighborhood. When I approached it did very little to relive my hesitations of food trucks but by the time I was driving home, I knew I had made a wise choice based on the wonderful smells coming from the bag next to me on the passenger seatof my car. I got the 3 meat plate with brisket (just so-so) pork rib (amazing!) sausage (amazing!) potato salad (very good) green beans (best I've ever had!!!) read more

Red's Smoking BarBQ - 3 meat plate with Brisket, pork rib, sausage, potato salad and green beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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At first glance, I was like "Are we going to someone's house, WTH?" As we got closer, a huge chicken & long horn towers over the food truck. We ordered the family pack and got brisket and sausage with beans and potato salad as our sides. First off, I'm not a huge fan of the fatty part of the brisket, and that's what was given. So I was a little disappointed, but it was good and flavorful. Not very heavy smoked and sausage was really good. Beans were amazing and potato salad was great. Pickles, onions, jalapeños & bread were individually packed nice and neat. I a firm believer that bbq sauce is a huge no-no and great smoked meat shouldn't need it, but the sauce was a Pleasant surprise and it accent the fatty brisket. Overall, a great choice of food and would definitely try again! read more

Great brisket! Fall apart in your hands good!!! Staff was friendly and the food was prepared on time. Would definitely recommend to try the ribs as well. read more

Cash only! Found this place when we were looking for somewhere to eat before an archery class. It is on a lot near a bunch of doublewide homes. There is only one table to sit at, and it's pretty close to the smoker. We got the two meat plate (sausage and pulled pork), but Red gave us a small sample of pork ribs. Wow! I think these are the best ribs in central Texas. read more

As far as a food truck parked in their lawn goes, this one gets 5 stars ! It is odd that it's in the middle of a residential neighborhood, but the food is superb! The man working was difficult to understand. But the order was correct. I got the pulled pork and my husband got the pork ribs. Both were mouth-watering and the BBQ sauce is the bomb! read more