50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Sunset Valley

“Good was lovely … only complaint I have is the staff with the To-go orders I ordered twice in one day and both times they messed the order up so if you do order online make sure to check your items they forgot my drink a1 sauce for the steak and sauce for my broccoli second time I was missing my bread and silverware and drink . Please be considerate of those who order to-go treat them as if we are dining in thank you .“

“Best beef ribs in Texas! Don't forget to get the beans.“

“Just completed a tour of the Central Texas Barbecue Scene. Visited Snow's BBQ-Lexington, Louie Mueller-Taylor, Kreus Market, Smitty's and Black's-Lockhart, The Salt Lick- Driftwood and Franklin's in Austin. It was great seeing the venues and the family history at these historic sites. I visited Franklin's in the past and felt it was the best brisket I had ever eaten in my life. I am a skeptic when it comes to famous barbecue joints. I must say that Franklin's BBQ was far superior to all of the restaurants I visited with no one even a close second. Aaron's attention to detail from the service, choice of briskets, the cook, the wrap, the holding and even the slicing of the final product is evident in every aspect of his trade. I was lucky enough to run into him at the restaurant and he happily talked BBQ with me. Franklin's may not have the long history of muti-generational BBQ in Central Texas, but he has figured it all out at a level that I have yet to see equaled by the best venues in the country. This is a bucket list restaurant for those who really enjoy BBQ. It is well worth the wait in line“

“Excellent bbq! Would eat there again“

“The best BBQ I’ve ever had! 5 stars!“

“Good people and good food!“

“Stop in for a Pastrami breakfast sandwich, it’s 🔥 amazing!“

“I don't live in Austin I live in Midland but whenever I am there this is where I would like to go I have had the brisket it's the best ever“

“Delicious BBQ! Great ambiance and service!“

“Great spot, friendly people. Get some of everything. Nothing disappoints.“

“It was absolutely delicious“

“The turkey f***ing slaps!“

“For our 101st 'cue stop in Texas, we stopped by this food truck on a Saturday morning. It was not at all busy, in sharp contrast to several of the other outlets in the court. We laid out $43.40 to purchase 2 biscuits with brisket and smoked strawberry jam. We added hash browns to each order ( 2 wedges per order). Although the biscuit was quite dry, the brisket was well prepared, and the smoked strawberry jam a real treat. But no plastic utensils were supplied, so we ended up scooping the jam up with our fingers. Bring your own utensils with you if you choose to visit! We're glad we came, but the price point struck us as very, very high for what we received-- too high for our wallets to absorb a second time.“

“Our first time in and let me just say WOW! Great service…you feel a part of the family from the beginning. Amazing fusion…highly recommend!“

“My husbands favorite spot.“

“From the patient staff to the patient person smoking the meat, this place does everything right!! Just like you can't rush a good smoke, you shouldn't rush a customer and the guys behind the counter helped each customer with patience, laughter and knowledge. We got it all!! First time in Austin and first BBQ in Texas so we wanted a baseline to compare all other to! At this time, it's gonna be rough for anybody to compare, everything we ate was solid!! The Beef Rib is melt in your mouth, fall off the bone, perfect meat fat ratio, smokey delicious goodness and completely stole the show! The other meats are great with that tender smoked goodness but the beef rib is where it's at! We tried three sides as well and the Mexican Corn is off the chain delicious! Smokey, spicey, creamy and addicting! Black's has been doing this for 90 years and it shows, everything was the best! We'll be back and highly recommend you skip the lines at the other places and head over to The Original Blacks!“

“Sooo freaking good! I want to say my favorite on this trip so far!“

“Highly recommend this place. Gotta try the BBQ lamb, not gamely at all, and pork ribs.“

“The ribs... I'll say it again, the ribs... Are amazing. The glaze, the cook, the subtle heat, these are firmly in my top 3 racks in Austin. The owner is super nice, former TB pitmaster now running this trailer. The fiends elote is a great flavor fusion and pairs well with all the protein on the menu. The sausage, is also in my top 3 in Austin. Great sized, juicy, flavor packed and my perfect texture and consistency. The brisket was good too, great cook on it, great flavor, and stood alone as a main. There's no doing I'll be back. The service was friendly, food top notch, and the flavor profile something different that requires you to try it.“

“Was in Austin for a few hours before catching a flight, and i wanted Texas BBQ. Coopers was recommended by a bartender, and he was spot on. Brisket was perfectly done, slaw was amazing and I can’t find the words to accurately describe how good the jalapeño bacon Mac n cheese was. Topped it off with a local lager and it was amazing lunch. TOP NOTCH!!!!!“

“This is hands-down, my favorite restaurant in Austin, if not honestly, the world. We come at least once if not twice a week the menu is extremely diverse in the staff are just absolutely delightful. We love Carmen, jasmine, Enrique, anola, Luis, BZ, Jacobi, and Adam. 10/10 reccommend“

“Excellent bbq! Would eat there again“

“Great place for some quick BBQ. Worth trying and the sides are what make this place even better. The cream corn and potato salad are some of the best. Also don't sleep on the turkey, it is hands down the best smoked Turkey in Texas. The half chicken is also really good. Pork ribs are fine, babyback ones are delicious, and the moist brisket is a go to for many.“

“This restaurant is right next to a waterway giving it charm and fun views. the portions are Texas sized! I've had tons of BBQ and this is the best brisket I've ever had. (2nd cut) don't sleep on the slaw it was delicious! Alex gave us phenomenal service from start to finish.“

“family BBQ is da TRUTH wot da best sauce“

“No one does beef ribs as well. Not nearly. I've been a customer since they opened in 1975. And will be until one of us quits being.“

“What a great meal! From the chopped brisket sandwich to the sliced brisket, chicken, and especially the pork ribs—wow! Everything was so tasty! The portions are generous and the wait staff and service were spot on. Our guest from France was equally impressed. Cozy, low key vibe with great food and service—who could ask for more? Will be back!“

“Great food - loved the sauce! The cashier was very helpful, friendly & patient!“

“been 3 times, first time was DANK, 2nd time was tragic, 3rd time was DANK. Hit or miss and I also feel based on timing, gf loves the mac and cheese, brisket is solid but the fat option is very fatty, i would go lean, depends on the day but on the right day this place is good“

“Hosted a private Event at the Palmer Lane location. For those that don’t know, they have a great sized room for small parties. From the moment of planning, to day of the event the staff was beyond incredible in all aspects. The food was abundant and fresh and hot, and delicious. Whatever we needed the staff was on it. The customer service was through the roof. Thank you all for a great night, you made everything so easy! I highly recommend everyone eat at this location, 10/10“

“Had a blast at Ali’s BBQ tonight, as always food was amazing and got to try tonight’s special, Pani Puri! Tasted amazing, reminded me of Pakistan to the point. Keep up the work!“

“I got a brisket and jalapeño sausage sandwich. It was big and the best bbq sandwich I’ve had in a long time. I wish I took a photo.

The brisket was moist. The bread was great and the sauce really complimented the meat without taking over the flavor.

I’ll have to go back very soon to try more.“

“The turkey f***ing slaps!“

“Outstanding brisket sandwich. Everything I’ve tried here is just amazing! 🤩 y’all gotta go experience it yourself!!“

“They catered our lunch and it was amazing! Great service and flavors!“

“I had planned on eating at Franklin's at first before heading home back to DFW from Austin. But found out they were closed on Mondays. Then went by Terry Black's but line was too long. Also, remembered that I wasn't that impressed with Dallas location. I looked up other bbq places. Saw that Bird Dog Pit was close by. So glad I went there. The service was awesome. The food was absolutely AMAZING!!! I had 2 meat plate (moist sliced brisket & turkey & double hatch mac'n'cheese). Both were moist as hell & perfect amount of smoke and seasoning. That was the best mac'n'cheese I've ever had from a bbq place. I'm eating there every time I drive through Austin. This place most definitely gives places like Franklin's & Terry Black's a run for their money. They would even give places like Hard Eight & Goldee's & Hutchins & Original Roy Hutchins here in DFW a run for their money. Keep it up...“

“Find a friendly atmosphere“

“Great bbq and friendly people, great place to eat.“

“Stop in for a Pastrami breakfast sandwich, it’s 🔥 amazing!“

“(Also listed on Google/Maps as “Micky’s @ intersection of Circle Dr & Thomas Springs-a 16 foot food trailer ) Just split a the Brisket & Sausage sandwich with my husband& my two boys split the cheeseburger. Both came with chips. Soda is limited to Diet Coke or Dr Pepper in the can, but kept real cold. The sandwich was so moist & flavorful. The burgers are “better than P.Terrys,”said my youngest son. Micky makes everything with love & he’s been doing this for 7 seven years and it shows. The sausage snaps & explodes with each bite. Brisket was moist it’s like butter. We all felt full & happy, but to stop back by next time we are in the area (think Austin zoo). Thanks, Micky!! Great foodie find.“

“Really good food. Love the brisket and potato salad. Cobbler so yummy.“

“(Also listed on Google/Maps as “Micky’s @ intersection of Circle Dr & Thomas Springs-a 16 foot food trailer ) Just split a the Brisket & Sausage sandwich with my husband& my two boys split the cheeseburger. Both came with chips. Soda is limited to Diet Coke or Dr Pepper in the can, but kept real cold. The sandwich was so moist & flavorful. The burgers are “better than P.Terrys,”said my youngest son. Micky makes everything with love & he’s been doing this for 7 seven years and it shows. The sausage snaps & explodes with each bite. Brisket was moist it’s like butter. We all felt full & happy, but to stop back by next time we are in the area (think Austin zoo). Thanks, Micky!! Great foodie find.“

“LOVED the brisket Mac pie and the deviled eggs were ON POINT!!! Definitely recommend and will be back!!“

“It was an average day until suddenly I’m eating the best breakfast taco I have ever had. Berts brisket and egg. This taco should go viral!“

“We took advantage of the 1/2 price ribs and several sides and were floored at how good everything tasted.“

“You couldn't ask for better size servings of barbecue meat, brisket, chopped beef, sausage, baked potato and ribs anyway and all the proportions were very generous to me and Berry filling and very well cooked. Thank you again. Really experience“

“Great good and environment had a blast there !“

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“This could be the best jerk chicken in Texas....that's really good.“

“So good, had the ribs, beans and potato salad 10/10 would recommend.“