In route home, I decided to stop in an Indian market looking for natural ginger. To my surprise,…read morethe market was closed. A meat market had their "Now Open" sign up thus I decided to pop in. One of my friends has been on the hunt for goat meat, which they had. initially, I decided to get pricing for her. I tried communicating in English but was unsuccessful to get my point across. The workers at the store spoke no English. I've tried showing my language translator but was unsuccessful. Fanous meats has a good selection meats. I need to get back into Duo Lingo to brush up on my languages. I will be ready next time. I have never been in an meat market that has so many exotic meats. Unique environment...

Great meat, nice and helpful, amazing meats and large choice of really tasty cuts and amazing…read morebutchers

I stopped in for Valentine's Day and picked up carnitas with rice, beans, and tortillas, a fajita…read moreplatter with two kinds of rice and two kinds of beans, fresh guacamole, fresh salsa, extra tortillas, and their menudo (which comes with lime, cilantro, and chopped onions). I even grabbed a few pieces of their sweet bread to serve with strawberries and whipped cream. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and generous. The carnitas were tender and perfectly seasoned, the fajitas were juicy, and the menudo was exactly what you want, rich, comforting, and authentic. The guacamole and salsa are freshly made. Best part? All of that was under $50. The staff is always friendly and they recognize their regulars, which makes it feel like a true neighborhood spot. If you're looking for quality Mexican food without restaurant prices, this is your go to spot. Austin Yelp elite approved!

I like the prices and the amount of meat I got!! I ordered the two meat plate and I got double rice…read moreand beef fajita and barbacoa meats. I got a lot of corn tortillas and cilantro and onions with a whole cut up lime and that green sauce that is tasty!! The guys are really fast and efficient and very nice! It's a quaint place in the back of the supermarket! I will be coming back for sure!! :)

My husband took me to Micklethwait for a late lunch on Saturday. I'd been to their trailer 5 or so…read moreyears ago, but never to their permanent location. I also wasn't much of a meat eater back in those days, so I mostly had tried their sides. Now we're both on keto, so we go for just the meat. The meat was some of the best I've had lately! If I had one criticism, the brisket was just the slightest bit dry, but it had the perfect amount of fat to still make it taste good, and the smoky flavor was perfect! The turkey was moist, and probably my favorite part of the meal. We didn't order sides, but the included pickles were better than standard. It was rainy when we went there, so everyone was packed inside. There were barely enough tables. Their outside seating is not covered. There was no line, and my husband had finished our order by the time I had shaken out my umbrella. The air conditioning was a little too cold for a rainy day. The parking lot is all designated handicapped parking, but we got street parking right next to the building. Since we live on the east side, Micklethwait is convenient, and it has earned a place among our favorite places to go eat!

The TLDR: I would come back but ONLY for take out. The potato salad is a rock star!…read more We stopped by for a late lunch on a Saturday in August and may have just had some poor timing. The weather was unbearably hot which also affected our visit because we couldn't eat outside. The issue: The dining room is small and can only hold so many people. We ordered quickly and the food was ready almost immediately. But we had no where to sit! So we stood there with food in hand (kinda in the way of the workers and other patrons) waiting for people to vacate. Part of the problem was there were two tables occupied without any food and they were just talking. At other places, this is awesome. But a place with limited seating: nope! So our food was cold and the grits congealed while we waited to sit down. The service: all of the staff we interacted with were kind, friendly, and helpful. They were a highlight of our visit. The sides: We had the Green Chili Grits and the Potato Salad. Both were excellent but the potato salad was maybe the best I've ever had. For me, it was perfection because it wasn't too "wet" and the dill was just a fantastic add. The meats: We had the beef brisket and the sausage. Both were very good. I preferred the sausage but maybe just got a less than perfect piece of the brisket. The parking: also not great. There is street parking but also a back lot they direct you to off of Springdale. But they don't really have a safe/marked path to get you to the building. Just loose gravel where you're at risk of an ankle sprain. Maybe they will consider expanding the inside space? That would really help. I'd still come back because the food was really fantastic, but only for take out where I wouldn't have to deal with parking or finding/waiting for a table.

We had an early entry appointment at Enchanted Rock and were looking to find a restaurant with a…read moreboxed lunch for our outing. Opa's was open at 8:00 a.m. and their very friendly staff helped us put together exactly what we needed. Excellent smoked meat sandwiches, chips, bottled drinks and even a pastry. If you are looking for a deli to grab a box lunch for your day trip to Enchanted Rock, Opa's is your place.

Great selection of meats, jams, and mustards. Gave some as gifts and they loved them.read more

I really wanted to like Black Gold more than I did. It's a beautiful, modern space with super…read morefriendly and accommodating staff, plus plenty of parking which are all great first impressions. But unfortunately the BBQ, which should be the star of the show, just didn't quite hit the mark for me. I came in hoping to try one of their lunch specials, only to find out they had recently discontinued them. I almost left but the staff kindly honored the deal anyway, which definitely turned things around in the moment. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich with garlic parmesan fries. While the food wasn't bad, it lacked the depth of flavor I expect from Central Texas BBQ. Even with sauce it didn't deliver that rich smokiness or bold seasoning I'm used to. That said, maybe I just chose the wrong dish. Their menu does have some intriguing options like crispy duck, ribs, an elk burger, and a full bar. I might give them another try during happy hour or if I'm nearby, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for the BBQ.

It's rare to not have to queue up for BBQ in Austin. This is one of those spots that takes…read morereservations and you can walk right in. BBQ was very good. Ribs were probably my favorite. I'm partial to baby back over spare ribs. Brisket was decent. Fatty slices were much better than the lean. Sausages were a star. Both were moist and great amount of fat. Pickles and red onion were a nice touch. Overall, a different spot than the norm and worth a visit. Prices are by the half pound and generous.

It has been a year since starting to go here. A friend of mine wanted to know if halal vs…read morenon-halal meats tasted different. So being the non-Muslem, I decided to help him decide. It is located in an old strip mall behind another building. This lead to no front door parking. So I found a spot and walked over. It is a small store with groceries to the right and a meat/butcher counter to the left. The store only had a couple of customers in it at that time. I strolled around the limited groceries and they had the basics. Then I wandered back toward the meat counter. Dividing the two sections I found precut meats. This is when I decided to do my test on chicken breasts. Couldn't find the full breasts so I went with smaller cut pieces. Just an FYI, you can request any cuts of meats at the counter. But I didn't want to wait so I grabbed and headed to pay and go. The results, BTW, halal meat was more tender and tasted the same and prices the same

Austin Meat Market is one of the best grocery stores in North Austin. It has a very good mix of all…read moregroceries, grains, noodles, and most food items. The service is excellent. All meats are fresh and organic. Also, the store is very clean. The location is convenient off of 620N. We go there quite regularly.

Super cool vibes in there with a huge TV & some big bench tables for groups! They have fresh…read morerefrigerated jerky that was delicious and a good beer selection. Felt like the food wasn't so flavorful, but we'd come back for sure

Best burger I've had in a while! Would highly recommend adding a fried egg and some jalapeños!…read moreFries are basic but for a bar they get the job done. Would come back again. Ambiance is electric on a Friday night, groups all around and tvs up with games and shows. Service was decent, but bring your patience because it does get busy. Not many kids here so keep that in mind. Great spot for a grab n go beer , we got the Texas special 2GO and walked the square. Quality drinks and food!

Great place to buy meats directly. Service was fast and the…read moreambiance was friendly. People were friendly and the meat was top notch.

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