We made a trip to eat at Southside Market to try the Beef sausage. I saw a story on TV about their famous "The Original Elgin Hot Guts". It is worth the stop. The sausage was very good and flavorful. I have tried plenty of sausages in my time and Southside is very good. If you are in the Austin area you need to stop by and see for yourself. The place has plenty of seating and even a drive thru. We ¾ pounds which is plenty for 2 people. For the sides we shared the green beans and potato salad. The sides are very good and a must try. They have a vinegar sauce on the table you can use on the meat. I liked it and gave the sausage a thang. The price is comparable to other BBQ joints. Plus you can buy the sausage in some groceries stores. I need to try and see if it taste the same. read more

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Wonderful BBQ!! We had the plate, which includes three meats of your choice. I got the pork ribs, brisket, and cheddar-jalapeño sausage, and all three were packed with flavor and incredibly juicy. The pork ribs had an amazing smoky flavor and a great crust -- absolutely delicious! For my two sides, I chose the green beans with fresh garlic and the mac and cheese, which had the most wonderful crunchy topping. The BBQ sauces were delicious, and the sweet tea was true Texas tea -- definitely approved! I also loved the little details. Every table was stocked with paper towel rolls and their house-made BBQ vinegar hot sauce, which was such a nice touch. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, too. Overall, Southside Market & BBQ is a fantastic place to stop, especially if you're traveling through the area. And a huge bonus -- THEY OPEN AT 9 AM! That's some Texas BBQ dedication right there. 10/10 -- great food, great service, and a true Texas BBQ experience! read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Brisket, 1/2 LB Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, 1/2 LB Pork Steak, 1/2 LB - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

I went through the drive through. They gave me what I ordered and included all the standard items, slices of bread, crackers napkins, silverware etc. one package of crackers were opened but I didn't want them anyway so I didn't care. Meat--The meat was on the dry side, but not too dry. The meat had a LOT of fat on it to be so dry. Still very good though, great flavor and great crust. Very tasty. Sauce-very good. Balanced sweet and tangy, not on the sweet side, really likes it. Sides-I got green beans, they were not from a can, field fresh, definitely not overcooked, might could use a little more cooking. Nicely seasoned but could use a little salt. I also got Mac n cheese and it was good, I've had better but it was a nice flavor and I got a piece of toasty crust which I like and it was good. Dessert- I got peach Cobbler. I didn't like the crust. It's a cake-like crust and I prefer the pie like crust. The peaches were fresh and not from a can, not overly sweet, good flavor, but again, no cake for me. They don't have Coke Zero only Diet Coke. I did go inside to use the restroom. I like a bbq place to smell like a bbq place. This one had a stale restaurant stay. read more

Oh, Southside now you've done it. You eliminated the two and three meat plate options. You got rid of the very staple I depended on every time I came to visit. Instead, you now feature the "build your own plate" which only means a higher cost because now I have to figure out the weights and measures. The plate option was such a simple formula that took all the guesswork out of it and came at just the right price. Yes you still make great barbecue and you'll see me again.......but not as often. Thankfully, you're not like other businesses that flip the tip screen around on your unsuspecting customers, otherwise you wouldn't see me at all. New and old menus in the photos below. ***1/2 read more

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My coworker recommended this place so I decided to give it a try. I absolutely have no complaints about the service. The young lady at the register as well as the young man serving were both very helpful and friendly. I ordered pork ribs, chopped brisket and a slammer. The ribs right off was a turn off as they do not remove the membrane. I do understand that is a preference but for me, that's a big negative. The slammer was just ok to me. The sausage was a bit dry and the cheese was just there, added nothing but took away nothing either. The brisket was actually decent but not enough for me to give another go. Something else that stood out to me when I walked in was how empty it was to be on a MAJOR highway during lunch. The place is huge so it was shocking until I tasted the food. I probably wouldn't go back unfortunately read more

Plenty of parking. Inside was super clean and plenty of space to sit. Pulled pork and brisket sandwich were both great. The meat wasn't fatty and we were all super happy with our sandwiches. Everything was great. Employees were very patient. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

I ordered a brisket sandwich, and when it was time to pay, I noticed an extra $1.00 charge. I asked the cashier what it was for, and he told me it was for the bun. Since when do you have to pay extra for the bun on a sandwich? How else is a brisket sandwich supposed to be served? Charging a customer an extra $1.00 for something that is normally part of the sandwich, without clearly disclosing it upfront, feels extremely misleading and dishonest. It's not about the dollar--it's about the principle and the way it was handled. After this experience, I definitely won't be coming back. Never again. read more

Love this place. Got the jalapeno and cheese sausage with nanner pudding and a Dr Pepper This place is legit. A good excuse to ride the motorcycle down and grab some take backs. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Jalapeno and original sausage - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

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I would rate this 5 stars but they eliminated my favorite dishes. My usual order is half lb of baby backs and half lb of beef sausage. They no longer have baby backs which were definitely some of the best I've ever had. They also changed the beef sausage recipe so it's lets coarse. Now it's basically a hotdog consistency like every other low-mid level bbq joint. Yuck! The place is awesome otherwise but I prob won't come back if my two favorite items are gone. The only other issue would be the speed of ordering. 6-7 customers in line can result in a 15 minute wait. I've literally had to leave because I didn't have the time to wait. The issue is the work flow. They go and get each piece of meat from a different warmer for each order. read more

I wish I could give a better rating. Their sides are good. The barbecue is mid and considering that Elgin is basically food desert I'd rate them better if the meal as a whole was either a bit less expensive or came with a whole lot less attitude from the people behind the counter. read more

Stopped here on our way from Austin to Houston for a quick bite and it did not disappoint! Me and my boyfriend split the 2 meat plate and a sausage wrap. The sausage here is definitely the star of the show. I got the cheddar sausage and it was so good. We also got the brisket which was good but a little fatty and not as much flavor. The Mac and cheese here is alright and I liked the coleslaw. Service was great and there was tons of seating. Overall, I would recommend! read more

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Either you want to take it and cook it yourself from their cold case or get it hot directly from the kitchen. I will always choose this Elgin southside market. Fast service, awesome food and clean friendly staff!. The loaded brisket baked potato is the best!. Thank you Southside market of Elgin, for always giving your best!. read more

I rarely pass through Elgin, but when I do, I always find time to stop at Southside market. I went Saturday, and every thing was on point, but the brisket. Really disappointing. Dry, no fat or flavor. This one time will not out weigh the good experiences I've had in the past though. I will still eat there when I'm passing through. The sausage was still a hit! read more

Excellent barbecue have had several times last time got the lamb ribs, which were delicious. Of course they're brisket and sausage and pork. Ribs are delicious. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Pork ribs - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

First visit was rough. The brisket was super greasy, the bread was soggy, and the mac and cheese was mid. Definitely not the experience I was hoping for. I believe in second chances so I will update again soon. read more

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One of the best sausages I've ever had the sides were really good. Definitely won't be back.

I came to Southside Market after a retreat in Giddings, TX, on my way home in Manor. It's conveniently located right off of the highway. The space is huge with plenty of indoor seating for small or larger parties. The ordering process is cafeteria-style--ordering and the placing of your ordered food on plates on a tray then paying and going to your seat with your food in hand. It was smooth. My 3 friends and I were then able to find a table quickly. I ordered a 2-meat combo with cuts of brisket and sausage with a side of macaroni and cheese and potato salad. The brisket was juicy and tender and the sausage was super flavorful. Mac n cheese was pretty good and potato salad seemed to be mayo-based, which I prefer. Overall a good stop--in my personal opinion better than its competitor down the street which shall not be named! I decided to go all out and order dessert too! Peach cobbler a la mode. It was a delicious ending. The cobbler was nice and warm and the creaminess of the ice cream balanced out the sweetness of the cobbler. Overall a great visit. I'm not much of a BBQ person, but this BBQ was good!! Would definitely come back. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

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Great bbq sausage is a must. Always clean .don't forget the blue bell ice cream for dessert.

I love this place super great food for authentic Texans, if I could eat here everyplace I would! Definitely a classic Elgin place where you take all of your family! My son and I love it read more

Excellent food & even though it's in Tx, mail service available ( high cost). Ambience ok. read more

This spot is conveniently located to us so we've come a few times! My go to is the brisket and Mac and cheese, but their ribs are also pretty good! I am not a fan of their sausage - flavor or texture wise it is like natural sausage. They have varying types of bbq sauce and my husband really enjoys their spicy/hot one and I'm a fan of their regular. They have a drive through and spacious indoor seating. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Brisket - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

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Barbecue and Bakery! How can you miss? The BBQ was Good, so too the Bakery!! Texas is rich in these things. My intent is to try every known BBQ place in Texas, then decide!! God Bless Texas!! read more

I will always recommend Southside Market & Barbecue, an Elgin, Texas staple that serves up delicious barbecue everytime! And, yes. I am a local. read more

Beef is expensive. I get it. So Southside Market is a splurge for us just a few times a year. We almost always get a couple of large brisket sandwiches. Today was our Chihuahua's 10th birthday, so he got a special treat. Southside leans toward the not so lean side, but it wasn't too fatty today. But salty! Sheeeeeesh! We could barely taste anything over the salt. Poor Milo. He slurped it up but then proceeded to completely empty his water bowl! We had to choke ours down with a couple of large glasses of tea ourselves. I hope this was just an accident and not a new rub. Only three stars because we splurged $36 dollars on two sandwiches that were barely edible. Will give them one more chance. And then adjust this review accordingly. read more

These tasty little mounds of Deliciousness were a hit at my last brunch party. So for starters, they are wrapped in bacon and we know that means good stuff is inside. Sausage meat was stuffed with a good section of jalapeños and a chunk of cheddar cheese and all wrapped in the bacon. They come pre cooked so all you have to do is defrost in the fridge overnight and place on a baki g sheet for 10 minutes per side. So easy to serve such an elegant, tasty treat. The ship in a temperature controlled package and arrive on time. It says jalapeños but we found them to give mild heat. Not HOT. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Bacon wrapped pork sausage stuffed with jalapeños and cheddar delivered frozen to my door! - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

Man, I hate to say any BBQ is bad, but the brisket was actually inedible here. Service was slow and unfriendly. I asked if they had moist brisket. The server didn't answer, but just started cutting. I should have stopped right there when I saw the meat being cut, that's on me. I never should have paid, but thought I should give it a chance. Very, very dry meat ... the driest brisket I've ever seen. Sadly, I had to toss it in the trash and head on down the road. That's my experience. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

Service 10/10 Food 6/10 We stopped by here coming back from a playoff game and the service was top tier. They let us know right away they were sold out of a few items and it was later when we came. However everyone that served us was wonderful. I ordered chicken and brisket with Mac and cheese and corn on the cob. I enjoyed the chicken but I wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese or the corn on the cob. The Mac and cheese had some hard parts and my corn on the cob was extremely mushy like it was boiled too long. The brisket wasn't bad but not the best. Overall I would prob give them another try but during the day when they have their full menu. read more

Bringing them down one star. Ordered sausage (delicious), beans (delicious), potato salad (I don't eat it as it's mayo based which IS NOT Texas style), and brisket (sucked) to feed six adults. The brisket sucked as I said. It was pale, blah, and tough. They have awesome sausage and beans so those are your safe choices. read more

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Passing through on 290 and well worth the stop! Out of four total meats on our plates, the sausage was my favorite, followed by the brisket. Pork ribs and turkey were also good. I'm sure whatever meats or sides you order would be delish. Speaking of sides-- may I recommend the mac and cheese!!!! Can't believe I'm saying this, but might have been the best thing on my plate! Both creamy and crunchy and I should have bought extra lol! This location is both drive-thru and dine-in. Expect long lines everywhere lol. Once again confirms there's nothing like hot off the grill bbq on a sunny day in Texas! read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - 2 meat plate with turkey and pork ribs and a Southside combo with sausage and brisket - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

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First time customer-very impressed. The Salad was huge and delicious. Loved the touch of tortilla strips. Two meat plate was also delicious. Great ambiance. read more

Off the highway and very old school bbq joint. We opted for the drive through with kids sleeping peacefully in the back. The brisket was a tad on the fattier and not heavily salted side. Which has it's own pros and cons. Now...the sausage. Was out of this world!!! The casing was super crisp and the meat was juicy and delicious. Jalapeno cheddar for some reason was less greasy than the traditional sausage. Great experience! read more

Show-cooked fast food? Yes, please! But, dang! Good think they gave me extra napkins! Sliced brisket sandwich was great. Best I've had from a drive through window. Sausage slammer is a salty calorie bomb. I'll come back for the brisket and other meats, but not the slammer. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - Sliced brisket sandwich (regular size) to go - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

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Boring and overpriced. The brisket was dry, the bun was dry and tasteless. Very mediocre sandwich. Peach cobbler was an inedible mess. read more

Beef Ribs huge!!! And good Chopped Beef Sandwich very good Elgin Hot Sausage reminds me of my childhood with my Dad. I brought my kiddos today after getting a trailer of firewood. It's a tradition Mac n cheese well that's a no for us Cold lone star beer too!!!! read more

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Boo hiss!! Incompetent service overshadowed good food. We ordered a large takeout order for 10 people for an extended family gathering. Southside managed to screw the order up, ran out of ribs and made a cheaper substitution without comping the difference, and forgot ALL sides with the order, which wasn't realized until my family member got home with the order. We were in town from out of state and looking forward to a family dinner which didn't happen with everyone because of Southside's incompetence. There was no offer to deliver the portion of the order they failed to give us. There was no discount given to compensate us for their error, the inconvenience that it caused us or the cheaper substitution they made. Their incompetent service is really unfortunate because their food was quite good. read more

I haven't tasted the bbq yet, but posting for all others that may be like me and expect to pay the 1/2 lb price that is on their drive thru menu. Nope, ordered pork rib, menu price 11.oo, brisket menu price 16, JC sausage 8, single serve potato salad 3.50 = 38.50 before taxes. They added a whole 8.oo with the explanation if you do not specify can be less than 1/2 lb they will upcharge for extra weight. Ended up being 46.50 before taxes. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - I guess they figured i wasn't happy with the upcharge and threw in a whole loaf of bread. - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

Egh, I walked in and the clerk just stared. This place is filthy, the clerk is unkept, nothing has a price tag, things with pricing were out of stock. We came in for hamburger buns and they were expired as of Feb 2025. Won't be back. read more

One of my favorite BBQ place to eat at in Texas, but the price of the 1/2 brisket sandwich is over doing it. The service was quick and the ambiance of the place is regular for your normal BBQ JOINT. read more

Southside Market & Barbeque - A $15 sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Elgin, Texas

Review is for mailorder BBQ, it was the main for our Christmas Dinner and left everyone super happy! Previously, we got some mail order BBQ from Joes KCBBQ and I was complaining to a friend about the quality and asking questions about reheating since he's an experienced competitive BBQ chef. He ended up surprising us with Brisket and Sausage from Southside as a gift! Brisket, Point Cut. Our family isn't large so a whole packer is too much, the point is only $20 more than the flat and it was still too much meat for 5 adults and 2 children. The point was primo and we made leftover tinfoil meat pouches we've been giving to friends that are all in love with the brisket. Point was perfectly cooked with a light and delicate smoky taste that was ultra tender, unwrapping it after heating the meat jiggled . Very easy to reheat, we just wrapped it and put it in the oven. A shame the bark is sacrificed but would trade that for this awesome mailorder over any local BBQ place. Beef Sausage, my friend is in love with this. We heated using indirect heat using my cousins gas grill, it was very good but too peppery for our personal preference. read more

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Great service and line moved very fast. We ordered the Fam pack for 6 and we were ready to go. The sausage is pretty greasy compared to Rudy's and what I'm used to years ago. read more