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Must-visit BBQ Joints in Austin
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q is one of Must-visit BBQ Joints in Austin.

1. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

9.3
2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy (at Stoneridge Rd), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 170 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Strout: best for breakfast tacos in the AM -- think about adding "spicy chop" to yours.

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of Must-visit BBQ Joints in Austin.

2. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.2
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Strout: great for music, drinks and food. in particular, love their sides (oh, they are also a client)

County Line on the Hill is one of Must-visit BBQ Joints in Austin.

3. County Line on the Hill

8.3
6500 FM 2244 Rd (at Knollwood Dr.), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 48 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Strout: A little pricy but cool place and the owners are real Texas guys.

The Salt Lick BBQ is one of Must-visit BBQ Joints in Austin.

4. The Salt Lick BBQ

6.9
Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 21 (AUS Airport), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 204 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Strout: Great atmosphere. And here's a tip: order by the pound versus "family style." That way, you can add smoked turkey and chicken and/or beef ribs to your feast.

Uncle Billy's Brew & Que is one of Must-visit BBQ Joints in Austin.

5. Uncle Billy's Brew & Que

7.0
1530 Barton Springs Rd (at Kinney Ave), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Zilker · 100 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Strout: A brewery AND a BBQ joint. Good BBQ close to downtown.

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue is one of Must-visit BBQ Joints in Austin.

6. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

8.6
401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 301 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Strout: Upscale BBQ. Fun but not for the meat and potatoes kind of BBQ fan.