Austin-area barbecue

Brisket, sausage, pork belly and other smoked meats in Austin and Driftwood.

Barbecue and side dishes at LeRoy and Lewis

Franklin serves traditional Central Texas cuts. LeRoy and Lewis adds beef cheeks and whole hog, while InterStellar serves peach-tea-glazed pork belly. Loro combines smoked meats with Asian dishes. The Salt Lick is in Driftwood; the other restaurants in this guide are in Austin.

Restaurants in this guide

Barbecue · East Austin$$

Franklin Barbecue

Brisket, pork ribs and turkey served at lunch until sold out.

Menu available
Barbecue · East Austin$$

la Barbecue

Oak-smoked meats, house-made sausage and sandwiches on East Cesar Chavez.

Menu available
Barbecue · South Austin$$

LeRoy and Lewis

Beef cheeks, pulled whole hog and burgers at a South Austin smokehouse.

Menu available
Barbecue · South Austin$$

Terry Black’s Barbecue

Central Texas barbecue and sides on Barton Springs Road.

Menu available
Barbecue · Northwest Austin$$

InterStellar BBQ

Peach-tea pork belly, smoked turkey and brisket in northwest Austin.

Menu available
Barbecue · Driftwood$$

The Salt Lick

Barbecue at the original Driftwood location, open since 1967.

Menu available
Asian smokehouse · South Lamar$$

Loro

Smoked meats, rice bowls and an oak-shaded patio on South Lamar.

Menu available Happy hour

Each profile links to the restaurant and the sources behind our notes.

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