Southlake Carroll Dragons, Grapevine, Texas
Disarmingly self-described as Fancy Barbecue, complete with wine list, Lamberts Downtown Barbecue distinguishes itself with small things, like stylish decor (nice wood, avocado vinyl banquettes).
401 W. 2nd St., 512-494-1500, lambertsaustin.com
County Line on the Hill serves up a side of fun with its plates piled high with meat (including the best beef ribs we tasted). Ask owner Skeeter Miller for one of his insane Bloody Marys.
6500 Bee Caves Rd., 512-327-1742, countyline.com
If you follow the barbecue trail heading out from Austin, these are some requisite stops.
Black’s Barbecue 215 N. Main St., Lockhart, 512-398-2712, blacksbbq.com
Chisholm Trail BBQ 1323 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, 512-398-6027
Hinze’s Bar-B-Que Various addresses
The Iron Works Barbecue 100 Red River, Austin, 800-669-3602, ironworksbbq.com
Kreuz Market 619 N. Colorado St., Lockhart, 512-398-2361, kreuzmarket.com
Meyer’s Elgin Smokehouse 188 Hwy. 290, Elgin, 512-281-3331, cuetopiatexas.com
The Salt Lick 18001 FM 1826, Driftwood, 512-858-4959, saltlickbbq.com
Smitty’s Market 208 S. Commerce, Lockhart, 512-398-9344, smittysmarket.com
Southside Market & Barbecue Intersection of Hwy. 290 and Hwy. 95 N. / des autoroutes 290 et 95 N., Elgin, southsidemarket.com
From Shackhouse:
Franklin Barbecue, 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Micklethwait Craft Meats, 1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Opie's Barbeque Restaurant, 9504 TX-71, Spicewood, TX 78669, USA
