House Park Bar-B-Que

900 W 12th St, Austin
(512) 954-2201

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Whenever I need to escape the woes of today's ATX, I can rely on House Park BBQ to transport me back to a much simpler time. Not because House Park is simple or that my childhood didn't have depth. But it's like a little bubble of Texas in the ❤️ of whatever the Heart of Texas has become, with friendly staff and a bucket of pickles. Add to it a beautiful day such as this—70° and a light breeze in the middle of February, and I can pretend I'm 7 years...
This places houses the oldest barbecue pit in Austin. Old school pit style barbecue done excellent. Great food, people, and an atmosphere that takes you back in time. Friendly people hanging out eating and sharing conversations. This place is Nostalgic, it still somehow embodies the vibe of old school Austin. Generational, family run, not the new craft stuff you find at the TB's or Franklin types. This is the bbq of our parents and grandparents. It's really great to...
Other BBQ restaurants take note - THIS is what true Texas BBQ is all about. There's no gimmicks, no Michelin stars, no fusions. The only fusion here is the brisket and the oak smoke.

To say this place is a hidden gem is a true understatement. The guys behind the counter were super nice, and sliced up what I can only call an early-2000s portion (before the Great Brisket Wars and the rise of the 3-slice 'sliced brisket sandwich'), especially for...

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