Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Austin, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Austin using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Terry Black's Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6046 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1003 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Southern
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#29. Interstellar BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N Austin, TX 78750
- Categories: Barbecue
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#28. Chi'Lantro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 303 Colorado St Ste 100 Austin, TX 78701
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#27. Dirty Glove Midwest BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1716 Howard Ln Austin, TX 78728
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#26. Tinney Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Austin, TX 78731
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#25. Franklin Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5827 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 E 11th St Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Barbecue
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#24. Lula Mae's Catering and BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3842 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78722
- Categories: Barbecue
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#23. Briscuits
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4204 Menchaca Rd Austin, TX 78704
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
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#22. Keith's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Austin, TX 78704
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#21. KG BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3108 Manor Rd Austin, TX 78723
- Categories: Egyptian, Barbecue, Salad
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#20. Rollin Smoke BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1108 E 12th St Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#19. Down South Texas BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1716 W Howard Ln Austin, TX 78728
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#18. Rogers Boyz Family BBQ Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 5618 Manor Rd Austin, TX 78723
- Categories: Salad, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#17. Gebby's BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 75 Rainey St Austin, TX 78701
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#16. Brown's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1901 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#15. Distant Relatives
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3901 Promontory Point Dr Austin, TX 78744
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#14. Mr. Pimento
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1505 Town Creek Dr Austin, TX 78741
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#13. Moreno Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5608 Menchaca Rd Austin, TX 78745
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Burgers
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#12. Willie's Catering BBQ and Burgers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11606 Fm 1826 Austin, TX 78737
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Burgers
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#11. Bigg Belly BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9313 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78729
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#10. JNL Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2027 E Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#9. Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 5811 Manor Rd Austin, TX 78723
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue, Delis
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#8. B Cooper Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 705 Gunter St Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Ember Smoke
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#6. Shoyu Sugar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9313 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78729
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#5. Mama Fried
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 10106 Menchaca Rd Austin, TX 78748
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#4. Jim's Smokehouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4610 Ranch Rd 620 Austin, TX 78732
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#3. Rogue Radish
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2501 E 5th St Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Barbecue
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#2. Ladybird's Austin Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4209 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78722
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Vegetarian
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#1. Sundance BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8116 Thomas Springs Rd and Cir Dr Austin, TX 78747
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos
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