Worth the hype. Everything was incredible and the staff / owner couldn’t have been more welcoming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan E G Tepper
I can't say enough good things about this place! The meat was tender and expertly cooked and many of the seasonings and sides are creative/ non traditional. For me, the creative approach to BBQ made the food memorable and delicious, but if you're looking for a super traditional experience, this might not be the spot for you. We tried the brisket, pork ribs, sausage, and pollos asados and loved it all. The potato salad here is great and I loved the green spaghetti too.
The staff was super kind and accommodating, you can tell they love what they do and care deeply about the restaurant. There was a bit of a line when we got there but they did a good job moving people through the restaurant. My only complaint is that a few items were sold out by the time we got there- but that's just an excuse to come back another time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Siwaporn Archariya
Holy molly!!!! I came with the very high expectations and Barbs-B-Q went above them!!!!
The food we ordered :Brisket, Pork Ribs, Turkey, Green Spaghetti, Pork Stew, Potato Salad, Maxican Chocolate Pudding, cornbread. ALL GOT 100/100! How could you do that? You guys are amazing. Brisket melt in your mouth, pork ribs is exceptional and had secret lime zest, all sides are perfect and completely compliment the meats
The pitmaster - owner was very very sweet, she took time to have light conversations with us. I got to take pics with her too. Another partner (I think) was very nice and proud about their food!
Despite the place is small, the staff were attaintive. They arranged all seatings so that you get seats right away after ordering
To negative people: I don't understand why people complain about long line, or small place. This is one of the best BBQ experiences in your life. Also making BBQ is a tough job, please open your mind about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guy
Top Bar-B-Q experience. Excellent service, quaint dine in area. Iconic location. Everything on this menu is outstanding. But the star are the ribs. Spent 3 weeks in Texas on BBQ road trip. Went to 18 Top BBQ places incl. Goldees, Burnt Bean, Leroy & Lewis etc... This rib was the best BBQ bite of the trip. Will predict Barbs is a Top 5 BBQ restaurant on the next Texas Monthly's Top 50 list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jeffrey Birchfield
This was an amazing culinary experience. The brisket and smoked turkey were flavorful, juicy, and tender. The ribs in my mind were a highlight. The molotov ribs had the perfect mix of sweet and zesty along with the smokiness of the meat to set these ribs number one on my list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gray Lloyd
If you’re in the Austin area make sure you make the drive south to Lockhart to check this place out. The pork ribs with the lime finish were some of the best ribs I’ve ever had. Chuck puts such a unique spin on classic Texas bbq. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dustin Hunter
If I could rank this higher than five stars I would. From the presentation to the quality of the meat, barbs is hands down the best BBQ I’ve ever experienced. We showed up around 10:15 and there we were third in line.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allison Cox
We loved this cute little bbq spot. The staff was super friendly, food was excellent and the line didnt take long at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitchell Orshal
Best BBQ I've ever had, and I'm fat so you should listen to me.
I’ve eaten at about 10 top 50 bbq joints but this just might be the best. All the meats are yummy will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tori Garcia
Barbs B Q is an absolute must-visit every single time I’m in town. The moment you step up to the counter, you can see the passion behind every smoky, perfectly seasoned bite. Their brisket is melt-in-your-mouth tender, the ribs practically fall apart when you look at them, and the sides—from the creamy green spaghetti to the Pork Stew—hit that perfect blend of comfort and creativity. One thing that makes Barbs B Q truly special is their loving crew. Every staff member greets you with genuine warmth, excitement, and pride in what they serve. The unique and fun environment is something I’ll continue coming back for. And don’t skip dessert—seriously. Their seasonal desserts are little masterpieces that rotate throughout the year. Whether it’s a rich, warm pineapple cobbler or something chilled and refreshing for hot Texas days like their abuelita chocolate or their strawberry shortcake dessert, it always feels handcrafted with care. Overall, the place feels like it has a never-ending supply of tastiness. Every plate brings something new to adore, and every bite makes you wish you had a second stomach. If you want barbecue that blends tradition with creativity—and a team that serves it with heart—Barbs B Q delivers every single time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marianella Lunn
Lots of hype around this bbq spot. We visited on Oct. 17th. We ordered the 2 person special for $60.00. 2 meats (brisket, ribs added turkey) , 2 sides ( beans and potato salad)+ 1 dessert (chocolate mousse). Brisket was moist, good balance of fat & lean, great traditional bbq taste. Ribs had a lime glaze + added lime zest that was not a good choice for the meat and was overpowering. The turkey was moist , again, not a fan of the very herby rub. Our table mates asked us to sample the sausage link they chose , and tell them what the very different flavor was in the sausage. Not a clue, so we asked staff- much to our surprise it was a mint based addition. Mint … in sausage ??!!?? I get it - bbq masters all over are looking to elevate their flavor profiles and attract more non traditional bbq eaters. NO! BBQ is not meant to be treated with culinary herbs or citrus that just don’t compliment the meat. Mint is an aromatic and just did not enhance the sausage taste. The beans had cut up wieners and brisket … ok, not traditional, but dang it, it worked!!! Potato salad was tasty. Overall, will head to Terry Blacks next time.
Larry B.
We had heard about Barb's but had not tried it yet. On a Saturday morning we got in line 30 minutes before they opened. About 15 minutes before opening an employee came out and explained to everyone what they had to offer and how everything was going to work Once they opened at 11:00 the line moved slowly but efficiently because everything is weighed to order. We ordered at 11:35 and dove in to the most delicious tray of meats and sides. The lamb chops were so well seasoned as well as the chicken, brisket and jalapeno cheese sausage which had great smokey flavor. The charo beans were actually black beans with bacon, hotdogs, and onions. The signature green spaghetti is also a must try. We were too stuffed for dessert and took home some leftovers for the next day. The brisket had a great bark and was the perfect blend of moisture and tenderness. It lived up to the hype for sure. Well worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hunter Zyniecki
I’ve lived in Texas for a little over ten years now, so I’ve had plenty of BBQ in that time. Barbs has the best brisket and turkey I’ve ever had, probably in my life. I was unsure about the spaghett, but I tried it and was genuinely impressed. You should give it a shot too.
Barbs actually deserves a Michelin star, I can’t say the same for the Austin bbq spots I’ve had 😬
Worth the hype. Everything was incredible and the staff / owner couldn’t have been more welcoming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't say enough good things about this place! The meat was tender and expertly cooked and many of the seasonings and sides are creative/ non traditional. For me, the creative approach to BBQ made the food memorable and delicious, but if you're looking for a super traditional experience, this might not be the spot for you. We tried the brisket, pork ribs, sausage, and pollos asados and loved it all. The potato salad here is great and I loved the green spaghetti too.
The staff was super kind and accommodating, you can tell they love what they do and care deeply about the restaurant. There was a bit of a line when we got there but they did a good job moving people through the restaurant. My only complaint is that a few items were sold out by the time we got there- but that's just an excuse to come back another time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holy molly!!!! I came with the very high expectations and Barbs-B-Q went above them!!!!
The food we ordered :Brisket, Pork Ribs, Turkey, Green Spaghetti, Pork Stew, Potato Salad, Maxican Chocolate Pudding, cornbread. ALL GOT 100/100! How could you do that? You guys are amazing. Brisket melt in your mouth, pork ribs is exceptional and had secret lime zest, all sides are perfect and completely compliment the meats
The pitmaster - owner was very very sweet, she took time to have light conversations with us. I got to take pics with her too. Another partner (I think) was very nice and proud about their food!
Despite the place is small, the staff were attaintive. They arranged all seatings so that you get seats right away after ordering
To negative people: I don't understand why people complain about long line, or small place. This is one of the best BBQ experiences in your life. Also making BBQ is a tough job, please open your mind about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top Bar-B-Q experience. Excellent service, quaint dine in area. Iconic location. Everything on this menu is outstanding. But the star are the ribs. Spent 3 weeks in Texas on BBQ road trip. Went to 18 Top BBQ places incl. Goldees, Burnt Bean, Leroy & Lewis etc... This rib was the best BBQ bite of the trip. Will predict Barbs is a Top 5 BBQ restaurant on the next Texas Monthly's Top 50 list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This was an amazing culinary experience. The brisket and smoked turkey were flavorful, juicy, and tender. The ribs in my mind were a highlight. The molotov ribs had the perfect mix of sweet and zesty along with the smokiness of the meat to set these ribs number one on my list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re in the Austin area make sure you make the drive south to Lockhart to check this place out. The pork ribs with the lime finish were some of the best ribs I’ve ever had. Chuck puts such a unique spin on classic Texas bbq. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could rank this higher than five stars I would. From the presentation to the quality of the meat, barbs is hands down the best BBQ I’ve ever experienced. We showed up around 10:15 and there we were third in line.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved this cute little bbq spot. The staff was super friendly, food was excellent and the line didnt take long at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best BBQ I've ever had, and I'm fat so you should listen to me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily top 3 BBQ we’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve eaten at about 10 top 50 bbq joints but this just might be the best. All the meats are yummy will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barbs B Q is an absolute must-visit every single time I’m in town. The moment you step up to the counter, you can see the passion behind every smoky, perfectly seasoned bite. Their brisket is melt-in-your-mouth tender, the ribs practically fall apart when you look at them, and the sides—from the creamy green spaghetti to the Pork Stew—hit that perfect blend of comfort and creativity.
One thing that makes Barbs B Q truly special is their loving crew. Every staff member greets you with genuine warmth, excitement, and pride in what they serve. The unique and fun environment is something I’ll continue coming back for.
And don’t skip dessert—seriously. Their seasonal desserts are little masterpieces that rotate throughout the year. Whether it’s a rich, warm pineapple cobbler or something chilled and refreshing for hot Texas days like their abuelita chocolate or their strawberry shortcake dessert, it always feels handcrafted with care.
Overall, the place feels like it has a never-ending supply of tastiness. Every plate brings something new to adore, and every bite makes you wish you had a second stomach.
If you want barbecue that blends tradition with creativity—and a team that serves it with heart—Barbs B Q delivers every single time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lots of hype around this bbq spot. We visited on Oct. 17th. We ordered the 2 person special for $60.00. 2 meats (brisket, ribs added turkey) , 2 sides ( beans and potato salad)+ 1 dessert (chocolate mousse).
Brisket was moist, good balance of fat & lean, great traditional bbq taste. Ribs had a lime glaze + added lime zest that was not a good choice for the meat and was overpowering. The turkey was moist , again, not a fan of the very herby rub. Our table mates asked us to sample the sausage link they chose , and tell them what the very different flavor was in the sausage. Not a clue, so we asked staff- much to our surprise it was a mint based addition. Mint … in sausage ??!!??
I get it - bbq masters all over are looking to elevate their flavor profiles and attract more non traditional bbq eaters. NO! BBQ is not meant to be treated with culinary herbs or citrus that just don’t compliment the meat. Mint is an aromatic and just did not enhance the sausage taste. The beans had cut up wieners and brisket … ok, not traditional, but dang it, it worked!!! Potato salad was tasty. Overall, will head to Terry Blacks next time.
We had heard about Barb's but had not tried it yet. On a Saturday morning we got in line 30 minutes before they opened. About 15 minutes before opening an employee came out and explained to everyone what they had to offer and how everything was going to work Once they opened at 11:00 the line moved slowly but efficiently because everything is weighed to order. We ordered at 11:35 and dove in to the most delicious tray of meats and sides. The lamb chops were so well seasoned as well as the chicken, brisket and jalapeno cheese sausage which had great smokey flavor. The charo beans were actually black beans with bacon, hotdogs, and onions. The signature green spaghetti is also a must try. We were too stuffed for dessert and took home some leftovers for the next day. The brisket had a great bark and was the perfect blend of moisture and tenderness. It lived up to the hype for sure. Well worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve lived in Texas for a little over ten years now, so I’ve had plenty of BBQ in that time. Barbs has the best brisket and turkey I’ve ever had, probably in my life. I was unsure about the spaghett, but I tried it and was genuinely impressed. You should give it a shot too.
Barbs actually deserves a Michelin star, I can’t say the same for the Austin bbq spots I’ve had 😬
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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