50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Sunset Valley

“We originally wanted longhorn but went to Texas land and cattle wait for and hr when they said 30min just to find out they have many reservations and they get seated first. We should of came here first service was great no wait even though busy food came out quickly and very delicious . We know next time come here only ty to all the servers cooks staff ty my wife enjoyed everything on our date. We spent $160 just in food and drinks and left a good tip ty. Hope to be back soon.“

“My family and I came in around 1 pm and we waited a little bit more than an hour. But let me tell you, omg best bbq I’ve had. The brisket was so moist!!! The ribs was falling off the bone and the turkey was not dry. The sides are good, wished they had more options. The sausages were flavorful. The staff were so nice and let us sample some food while ordering because it was our first time. Forgot to order some pies to try but will definitely be back in the future.“

“We loved our barbecue meal at Terry Black’s! The line was long, but it moved quickly and it was nice to get a cold beer while waiting in line. We ordered the brisket, pork ribs and cheese sausage with mac & cheese, coleslaw, and beans & rice as sides. I don’t know why no one has mentioned the beans and rice in their reviews. They were phenomenal! The brisket was delicious as was the sausage. Don’t bother with the pork ribs stick with the beef ribs. The mac & cheese was also really good . Definitely hit up Terry Black’s if you are in Austin!“

“I had the pleasure of being served by Metin during my recent visit, and I must say, his professionalism and efficiency were truly outstanding. From the moment we arrived, Metin made us feel incredibly welcome and well taken care of. His prompt service ensured that we never had to wait long for anything, and his attention to detail ensured that our needs were met without hesitation. Overall, our experience was greatly enhanced by Metin's excellent service, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience.“

“This is my number one pic for best barbecue in the city of Austin Texas. Out of all the 15 barbecue places I went this is a number one place I would go here over and over again. Even though I got the Cadillac beef rib and paid $65 for one beef rib. The best $65 I've ever spent in my life one of the most juiciest tender, perfectly smoked beef rib I've ever had in my life. The brisket amazing I would not get so involved into the sides. Just go here for the meat.“

“Moved to Austin recently and was looking for an authentic Jamaican spot. After finding this place, I don't think I will have to look any further! The bone-in jerk chicken with the rice & beans was packed with flavor and made with love. The plantains are the best i've ever tried, and the beef patty was amazing also. This place will leave you feeling satisfied and happy!“

“This was a suggested location by the local bomb squad and man was it the BOMB! Great set up and outside atmosphere. The owner/operators were fantastic, happy to see us and offer opinions for 1st timers. The brisket and sausage were the best I've hade in all my Texas travels and will be back again when even close to the area.“

“KG bbq gets 5 stars from me on the strength of their pork ribs and brisket rice bowl. The ribs were tender and flavorful, all the things you want out of pork ribs. The brisket rice bowl was generous with the meat and we love to see it. I also got the chicken, which was dry and the baladi salad, which while good wasn’t extraordinary. I’d definitely go back to try the Egyptian cowboy. Service was fine, again nothing extraordinary. Atmosphere is what you’d expect with a food truck.“

“We ran over to Leroy and Lewis at 11am after Franklins sold out before even opening. The line was out the door, but just barely. Within 15 minutes, it was wrapping around the corner! Someone frequently came down the line with menus, water, and to take drink orders. By 12:30, we had our food and easily snatched a table outside.They only have brisket on Saturdays so we got the sliced beef (+ extra) and beef barbacoa (Sunday special) with the Kale Caesar Slaw and pork hash and rice. The pork was not what I was expecting and not my style, but my husband enjoyed it. The slaw was very good! We loved the sliced beef - it's one cut below brisket so it doesn't fall apart, but is still super tender. The barbacoa was good, but we wouldn't order it again.We also got the L&L burger and it was fabulous with an amazing pepper crust.Probably my favorite part about this place (aside from the wonderful service) is that they source their meats locally ❤️“

“When you get to Gyu Kaku allow BZ and Carmen to serve you. My wife and i have been to many of these through out the nation and this one by far is the best. In this day and age its hard to come by good service, but these folks will make you feel seen.“

“Stopped at this little food truck while we were visiting in Austin. So glad we did because it was so good. Hubby had the sausage and brisket sandwich and I had the sausage sandwich. Both were perfect. The meat melted in your mouth and was so well cooked it effortlessly pulled apart. And the sauce-AMAZING!“

“Quality meat. Quality Service. Quality Sauce. Austin and Texas are no strangers to making some mean BBQ, and JNL is now one of my faves. My friends and I ordered the ribs (Al pastor style), brisket and turkey. Everything was smoked to perfection and the sauce helped the meal come all together. I wish I would've ordered more of the ribs because they were phenomenal! Don't skip on this item when you're here- the seasoning is delicious!“

“Franklins be damned, La Barbecue be damned, Terry Blacks be damned, hell, any social-media-crazed barbecue spots be damned; this is as real-deal quality Texas BBQ as you'll EVER get. All without the lines (probably a temporary thing), the exorbitant cost over quality, and with some of the most authentic and friendly Texans working there you'll ever meet (love you, Brad).At the current time of writing Jim's has 48 reviews with a perfect 5.0 stars, and folks, this ain't for no reason. I've been coming here for over a year now at their other location and I really can't say enough good things about how this is my (and literally anyone I've brought here's) favorite BBQ place in the world; let alone Texas. Their moist brisket practically separates from just starring at it the wrong way it's that tender, and their dual sauces that are served with each plate satisfy pallets that prefer both the thicker/sweeter or thinner/vinegar-based styles. The bark is also very pronounced and loaded with flavor, so this place is basically a brisket lover's best dream come true. I could on about their sides and how amazing they also are, but if you're not already coming here for this review on their brisket then you don't deserve their world-class sides.Do yourself a favor and come here sooner rather than later, you won't regret it.“

“Some of the best Pulled pork I’ve had in the city. Brisket was juicy! The Beef Rib was insane. I also really enjoyed the Shells and Cheese along with the chipotle slaw. My Cuba libre while waiting in line was excellent, and it was very appreciated since it’s not a common drink at most places here. Traditional bbq sauce is not my favorite but I feel in love with that red liquid sauce.“

“Mum's is up there with my favorite pastrami sandwiches that I have had. This spot isn't Katz Deli, but it'll satisfy your craving for a good sandwich. I actually enjoyed that you take a little trek to get to this spot because the longer drive is worth it. The service here is excellent, and the spot offers that deli-like ambiance. I have a feeling other BBQ items would also be great here, especially given the wonderful smell of meat you get while at the spot. I don't know what it was, but on the day I was there, I saw a lot of people on dates... who knows, maybe it's also a good date spot“

“What a great find right near the Austin airport. We had a little time before soon the family of for the flight back home and Distant Relatives showed up on the app What we did not know was this was a truck yard next to a brewery. (Meanwhile Brewing). The did from DR was great and also those that tried other trucks white theirs as well. The prter at Meanwhile was quite tasty as well“

“Excellent service. Top quality meat. I traveled to Texas for two weeks with my husband. We ate at three different barbecue joints and while they were all good, Cooper's offers the best value for money. It has more options to accompany your food, and the manager gave us a T-shirt from the place because Cooper's is the only barbecue where they don't treat you like a ticket but like a person. We went the first night we landed and returned the last night before returning. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“

“I'm not a huge BBQ fan, but when in Texas, right? I REALLY liked the crispy boar ribs. I got the short rib for an entree which was WAY too big, I kid you not it was the size of my arm! But it was delicious. Again, not a huge "slab of meat for dinner person". I think I probably could have just ordered the boar ribs app and been just fine! Oooh, the red snapper ceviche was fantastic! I love the atmosphere, classy and a little dark- we came on a weekday so no live music. The only BBQ place I could find that was open late and takes reservations“

“This I our second time coming to this establishment and they were just as amazing as the first time. The atmosphere is amazing and versatile. This is can be a perfect spot for a date, or a business meeting, or even just hanging out with friends. They offer a verity of food. You will see the basics like pork bell all the way to exotic items like octopus. And on top of that, the staff is amazing and super friendly. If I could rate this a 9/5 I would.“

“Delicious food. We had the small queso, half order of bread and split the 5 meat platter. This was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. Everything was so yummy! Our waiter, Mark, did an amazing job. If you're in the mood for BBQ, we highly recommend!“

“If you enjoy biscuits, I think you should definitely try ordering one there. They offer various options, including biscuits with brisket, chicken, and scrambled eggs with cheddar. Overall, the biscuit was good, featuring tender meat and delicious jelly.“

“I came from ct to find some of the best bbq in Austin and man, this place knocked it out of the park. Tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked brisket , sausage that had the bite through snap, all piled high in between seemingly simple bread - worked like a concert of flavors in each bite. I had the Playboy sandwich - and then asked for a brisket taco w slaw on it. The meat fell out out the sandwich - in a good way! The slaw wasn't over powering and the crunch of fresh onions with the fatty brisket was on point.The place is worth seeking out...for a late night bbq fest. They don't dissappoint!!“

“Arrived to this "new to me" Chinese BBQ restaurant and it was bustling with happy patrons. The restaurant was clean, the staff were efficient, and the food coming out of the kitchen was fragrant. Ordered fried wontons, assorted bbq and a veggie delight to share and it was delicious. The veggies were the perfect crisp-tender and vibrantly colorful. While delicious, there were only a few mushrooms and the bulk of the veggie was cabbage and broccoli. They bring out the food as it's ready instead of waiting for your order to be complete which meant that everything came out piping hot. That also meant that we got our veggies before our appetizer of fried wontons. The menu has a lot of variety so you are sure to find something you will enjoy and every single item we received was packed with flavor. The roasted pork belly had a perfectly crispy skin and the roast duck was juicy and flavorful. Looking forward to a repeat visit in the future.“

“This place is minutes away from my work. I had the breakfast tacos. The food is really good and the service is very fast too. The staff is friendly.The parking can be bit tricky as the place is usually fully packed. Be there bit early to find parking spots.Parking: Plenty of parking available but still due to poplularity it feels less.“

“I dropped by for lunch with the wife. Line was long but moved pretty quickly. Staff is helpful and friendly. Food was amazing. Brisket and turkey was juicy and full of flavor. Ribs are tender and seasoned well. Street corn has a little kick and mac n cheese is super cheesy. Potato salad was good as well. We will definitely be dropping by again.“

“Stopped by here after dropping the car off at Enterprise before the airport.We had the brisket and the spare ribs plate with two sides: smoked gouda Mac and coleslaw.He gave me an option of moist brisket or lean brisket. I opted for the unhealthier but more tasty option. It looked like there was a lot of fat but it was actually very very good.If anything, the brisket might have been the tad salty and the the ribs a tad sweet. They have two sauces, one original and one spicy at the tables you can grab and pour on. Honestly, I thought they were good enough without the saucesNo complaints about the sides.I probably wouldn't come back if it except for being really close to Enterprise.Indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside but it got really windy.“

“Delicious! We had only one night in Calgary before our flight and selected this restaurant for dinner. What a lucky surprise, these folks really know how to prepare a meal. My friend loved his beef ribs, and I’m vegetarian so I had the Saag Paneer which was the best I’ve ever had, spicing was perfection. They have a few tables, nothing fancy, and they may be primarily a take-out restaurant, but either way the food is delicious, and they are very friendly people. Highly recommended!“

“This is a really nice place! They have a big outdoor area to hang out in, but you can also stay inside if you want. They offer lots of different drinks, so you can easily find something you like. There's also a food truck where you can order some tasty food, which is super convenient.What I really liked was the pickleball courts outside. You can play a game or just watch others play while enjoying a cold drink. It's a fun way to spend time there. I definitely recommend checking it out!“

“Three-meat plateOne - moist brisket; Two - lean brisket; Three - Babyback ribs.Potato salad.Excellent brisket; moist , great barque and smoke ring. Brisket melted in my mouth.Ribs excellent.Owner super nice - even if he wears a Yankee cap. I’ll forgive anything for brisket and ribs this good.We live about three blocks from arguably one of the best bbq in town. We will return ……... often.“

“We found this jewel of a “hole in the wall” while walking down Rainey street. We looked at the Google reviews and the Googlers did not disappoint. The reviews were accurate. This place is delicious, the food is overpriced tho, and service was speedy. We will definitely go back for these over priced tacos and quesadillas were soooo good.“

“This place is it! The atmosphere is great! The service is extremely pleasant and engaging. Paul was knowledgable and helpful, cheerful and extremely nice and Tory was extremely nice and engaging as well. The door guy Nick took my passport, read it like a pro (most have to ask me where the date is listed lol) and wished me happy birthday, it was a nice touch! appreciated the gesture. Will definitely be back and the service makes it feel like your new favorite hang out and very well will be for me!!! Check it out, drinks are great prices for its location but it’s far enough away from the craziness of your typical downtown bar!“

“Chosun was pretty good. I usually get the dolsot bibimbap, and I haven't been in a while, but the restaurant changed the bowl. It's wider and flatter now, and personally, it was a bit harder to mix everything. Also, my friend ordered the yellow croaker, but it didn't come out until 10-15 minutes after most of our food arrived. By that time, my friend ate most of his rice with his stew, so I deducted a star because of service and the platter change. The servers were great though, and the restaurant was clean and spacious, which is always appreciated!“

“Was looking for somewhere to eat near a job I was at. Happy to come upon Willie’s . All I can say is, that I am very happy I did. I got the Angie sandwich and it was delicious. Their sauce is sweet but with the spice from the sausage it really was fantastic. Will stop back by whenever I am in the area.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. My 15 yr old son is special and it it obvious in how he interacts with the world. The employees there were so patient and kind with him and now it is his favorite place after 1 visit, the banana pudding is also excellent.“

“We love this place and the food truck park it's located in. The brisket is great on it's own, in a sandwich or even in a breakfast taco or on top of their elote. The turkey, sausage and other sides are also great. Lastly, this is a family-run place and they are the nicest people... highly recommend!“

“Food was great and atmosphere is good, but the prices are significantly above average. I paid $22 for one burger, not including a soft drink, which is not worth that price. Parking is also somewhat of a headache because there’s not much available there on the premises. You have to park elsewhere and walk over. I saw this food truck advertised on elder eats, so we wanted to try it out, but this is not affordable to most people.“

“Let's just say this was my first farmers market visiting here in austin and these place is definitely my new go to Sunday spots it feels so good to visit your local businesses owners and support them such a great feeling just seeing everyone out supporting the booths a few stands might have a line to stand in but it's worth the wait my favorite stands was yapa empanadas especially the chorizo it was amazing and then my favorite jeanys pressed Caribbean her natural juices and her all natural hot cocoa is so amazing and delicious“

“Very good and getting better and better. Good server this time and it would be nice if we could select our favorite server before being seated. Some folks were getting a little loud and boisterous this last time, but what can you do about that....“

“My group of seven Love, Love, Loved the food, and the atmosphere! Very clean, very prompt, very friendly service. The server only lost a star because of the need to repeat each individual order when it was time to settle our bill after we had already enjoyed the absolutely delicious lunch.“

“I booked Smokin' Brew for a 55 person work catering event. Nick was great to work with. Super responsive and made everything easy for us to manage. Everyone was raving about the BBQ. We had a major glitch in our planning (100% our fault) but Nick did not flinch, and still delivered above and beyond for our event. Thank you so much for everything!“

“Quality meat. Quality Service. Quality Sauce. Austin and Texas are no strangers to making some mean BBQ, and JNL is now one of my faves. My friends and I ordered the ribs (Al pastor style), brisket and turkey. Everything was smoked to perfection and the sauce helped the meal come all together. I wish I would've ordered more of the ribs because they were phenomenal! Don't skip on this item when you're here- the seasoning is delicious!“

“I am not a big BBQ fan, BUT we went to Cedar Park Market Days and Pork Booty happened to be there. We decided to give it a try. OMG! The BEST BBQ sandwich I've ever had or imagined was available on this planet. It was so,so good. I plan to hit this place up every 3rd weekend.They changed my mind about BBQ sandwiches and I'm thankful they did!“

“Parking was difficult to find along the road, and some guy came up to ask for money while we were unloading. We had to wait about 20 mins downstairs for our table, which ended up fine because we were able to explore a couple of their music stages down there. The service staff were friendly and the atmosphere felt historical or old in some way. The food was good, though pricey, heavy and a bit greasy. Not sure we'd come back next time around.“

“Chonk go to Texas Roadhouse for first time. Chonk did not care for extreme volume of clientele or music. Chonk was overwhelmed. Service at Roadhouse great. Server and waitstaff friendly and excellent. Staff was well knowledge in Critter vs Tender questioning -- answers will surprise. Food was very tasty. Cinnamon honey butter is Chonk favorite. Great for skin so Chonk apply extra like mask for moisture effect. Chonk get Country Fried Chicken and green bean. Chonk loved flavor. Chonk used reusable straw to drink gravy. After, Chonk slithered all over moist chicken and onions until he observed their flavor. Chonk would go again.Kid-friendliness: Serve tenders for kids, and Critters for rangers.“

“This place has a lot of potential. It’s a cool environment- kinda funky. I’ve never seen over thirty people in there though. Got a big outside area. It’s just down Manchaca. Not too far from the bars that started getting crazy recently (Armadillo, Moontower, SABG) yet still that chill. Like I said- lots of potential. It’s cool right now regardless.“

“So if u want a classic small place to have lunch or a party this place has great bbq. The only comment I have is that the sauce is light. I like bold so I always have my own on board. A combination of theirs and mine was exquisite. If you're a bbq fine DO NOT MISS This place.“

“Mick has been serving the exact same, stunningly high quality brisket from this unassuming food truck on the corner of Circle Drive and Thomas Springs for twenty years. Everything made to order, super nice guy, when he has sausage get it. If he makes anything special, get it! But if it is one-shot then get a breakfast brisket taco with the cheese mixed with the eggs, OMG so good. After 10 or so just get a brisket sandwich. He grills the bread and with pickles and onions and the mild hot sauce is divine. He is usually out of stock by 1:30 and gone by 2pm but is there early. These sandwiches are double this price anywhere else. Magical secret!“

“Stopped by for some BBQ and it was fantastic! I got a sandwich and my husband got the 3 meat plate. The brisket was so juicy it was delicious!!! The sides we super good as well, I highly reccomend the potato salad and the street corn. Affordable for bbq and absolutely delicious.“

“Grabbed three tacos already made. Two coffees and spill a little of one coffee trying to put it the cup holder they have me. They replaced the cup holder and helped put my coffee in safely. Nothing like great customer service! Tacos were great!“

“Donn's is consistently good and easy to get delivery pretty quickly even on the weekends. During this last visit, we got the three meat plate, which came with a decent sized portion of brisket, pork ribs, and pulled pork. You can choose, which ever three meats you'd like. The plate also comes with two sides, so we got the mac & cheese, which is my favorite side of theirs, and the baked beans, which was also tasty The delivery came with pickles, onions and bread. Lastly, we ordered the small peach cobbler, which isn't the best in town but still very good.“