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Need Recommendations: BBQ and Mexican in the Austin, TX area
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:35 am
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:35 am
Staying in the southwest corner of Austin, TX this weekend. Looking for BBQ, Mexican, and some local brew. Willing to drive a ways, if necessary. Not enough time for Franklin BBQ. I can't wait four hours for a lunch on this trip. Whatcha got?
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Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:38 am to Grillades
We really liked Terry Blacks for bbq.
Go to Jester King if you like sours. Pint house pizza brews really good stuff
Go to Jester King if you like sours. Pint house pizza brews really good stuff
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:51 am to Glock17
BBQ
Terry Blacks is great.
Valentinas is good, but you may wait 30 min.
Stiles Switch is good and they have lots of seating.
Mexican
Curra's Grill
Licha's Cantina
Terry Blacks is great.
Valentinas is good, but you may wait 30 min.
Stiles Switch is good and they have lots of seating.
Mexican
Curra's Grill
Licha's Cantina
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:51 am to Grillades
I loved La BBQ and Ranch 616 (upscale Southwestern).
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:01 am to Grillades
You can order ahead for Franklin's online now and just show up at the designated time.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:09 am to Grillades
Well worth a little ride to The Salt Lick BBQ, it’s also BYOB!
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:18 am to SpotLight17171717
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Well worth a little ride to The Salt Lick BBQ, it’s also BYOB!
Salt Lick's actual BBQ fails in comparison to some of the joints in Austin but it's a really cool experience out there.
Terry Blacks
Micklethwait Craft Meats
La Barbecue
Stiles Switch
Valentina's
Kerlin
This post was edited on 6/24/21 at 9:19 am
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:21 am to Grillades
Terry Black's and LA BBQ are great. Mickelwaith's was underwhelming.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:36 am to LSUrme
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I loved La BBQ
I've had it twice and it was so salty both times I had it that I didn't like it. As in the meat just tasted like salt, not smokey barebqued meat.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:39 am to Grillades
Valentinas by far is my favorite BBQ in Austin. The 30 minute wait is worth it.
As far as breweries, there's no topping Jester King.
As far as breweries, there's no topping Jester King.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:15 am to Grillades
If you're in the mood for a BBQ sandwich or BBQ nachos, hit up Slab BBQ. There's one down south.
If you decide to head out to Jester King, also consider visiting Treaty Oak distillery.
If you decide to head out to Jester King, also consider visiting Treaty Oak distillery.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:17 am to Grillades
I LOVED Terry Blacks
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:32 am to Grillades
Thanks to all who responded. That's a nice list to pick from. I went to Salt Lick on the last visit to Austin. I thought a few items were really good and a few were just average. It is a really great environment to hang out and eat, though. I will report back next week.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:59 am to Grillades
No way I could go to Austin and not go to Leroy and Lewis. For non-traditional BBQ and a fun spin on things check out CM Smokehouse. Interstellar, Distant Relatives, JNL Barbecue are all worth checking out.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 11:53 am to Grillades
From the SW part of Austin, welcome!
Most people’s BBQ recommendations have been spot on. Pick which day you want the food and check Franklins website to see if it’s available that day still. You just drive up and they bring it out to your car, it couldn’t be easier. If not, Terry Blacks is the move. La BBQ and Micklethwait are pretty far from where you’re staying and not worth the trip over either Franklins or Terry Blacks.
Jester King is out that way and fantastic. I’d also recommend ABGB - which should have live music and pizza. I think St. Elmo has one of the best food trucks in the city (Spicy Boys), the beer is good, but the atmosphere is fairly plain.
A lot of other breweries are going to be closer to downtown/east side.
For Mexican, Matt’s El Rancho is an Austin institution. It gets VERY crowded though. Polvos would be good as well. I feel Mexican food to be a bit lacking on the west side. Cruzteca is a solid choice in the area with good margaritas. Most of the best food is coming out of taco trucks.
Jack Allen’s is a solid comfort food choice down here that puts out great food.
Most people’s BBQ recommendations have been spot on. Pick which day you want the food and check Franklins website to see if it’s available that day still. You just drive up and they bring it out to your car, it couldn’t be easier. If not, Terry Blacks is the move. La BBQ and Micklethwait are pretty far from where you’re staying and not worth the trip over either Franklins or Terry Blacks.
Jester King is out that way and fantastic. I’d also recommend ABGB - which should have live music and pizza. I think St. Elmo has one of the best food trucks in the city (Spicy Boys), the beer is good, but the atmosphere is fairly plain.
A lot of other breweries are going to be closer to downtown/east side.
For Mexican, Matt’s El Rancho is an Austin institution. It gets VERY crowded though. Polvos would be good as well. I feel Mexican food to be a bit lacking on the west side. Cruzteca is a solid choice in the area with good margaritas. Most of the best food is coming out of taco trucks.
Jack Allen’s is a solid comfort food choice down here that puts out great food.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 12:43 pm to Glock17
This. Went to both and had a great time.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 12:58 pm to Grillades
Terry Black's and Valentina's were my two favorites when i was working in Austin off and on, I think Valentina's just moved to a new location.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:38 pm to Grillades
Thanks, folks. Just arrived and looking forward to some good feed after a long hike by the lake tomorrow.
Posted on 6/25/21 at 12:26 pm to SpotLight17171717
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The Salt Lick BBQ,
others in the area may have better Que, but that damn fruit cobbler they make is the greatest....and its BYOB
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