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Austin | BBQ | Texas-Style Barbecue
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Iāve been trying to come here for a long time, finally made the voyage and it is well worth it. Really cool atmosphere and vibe with tons of picnic tables under the shade. There is the food trailer as well as the inside bar to get your drinks at. I came around 2pm on a Saturday in March and there was hardly a line, waited maybe 10 minutes. However by the time we were leaving they were starting the pile up. Abbey the cashier was super friendly. I ordered the Ribs, Turkey, Pulled Lamb & Moist Brisket, Cheddar JalapeƱo Grits, potato salad, Lemon Poppy Seed Slaw, Mac & Cheese as well as the Frito Pie & a Rambler. All in all was $63 which was a really good price compared to most craft bbq spots I was very happy with the value here. I will say, the cashier did not ring up my potato salad and I did not get that, I also was given sausage instead of ribs on accident, and I did not get my drink, Iām not sure I might of needed to grab it out of a cooler or something, however I was so excited by the feast in front of me I couldnāt have cared less. All the food was good, the turkey was so moist and peppery. The Sausage was classic & delicious. The Smoked Lamb was a new one for me and I truly enjoyed it but that gamey/ lamb flavor is strong so buyer beware. The moist brisket was top notch with beautifully rendered fat, a more complex rub than Salt & Pepper and was melt in your mouth perfect. The BBQ sauce on the table was also top tier and Iām not usually a fan of thinner vinegar type sauces. Probably one of the best Iāve had, it was kind of mustardy. The Lemon Poppy slaw is sweet, fresh & perfect for cutting the fat. Mac & Cheese was creamy, peppery and rather simple but stands on its own 2 feet. The two standouts for me was the cheese grits & the Frito Pie. The cheese grits were so creamy, not dry and had a savory flavor with a hint of jalapeƱo. So so good. The Frito pie was amazing, first of all they put a ton of sliced moist brisket on top, which while it wasnāt the best for eating with the Frito pie itself, the fact you get a ton of brisket is a selling point on its own, and that brisket covered in their salsa verde with cilantro is spectacular. The Frito pie is just so good, itās very chunky with large onions, jalapeƱo slices, and carrot slices?? (Iām not sure if it was carrots I did not care while shoving it in my mouth). Everyone I encountered was super nice, even ran into the man himself and he was friendly, chatted with some people in line, talked to strangers about BBQ. The whole experience was a great time and Iāll be sure to make by way back down here again. Secret tip, if thereās no tables available thereās one kinda hidden in the front of the bar. Thx Mitch
Jon BJon B
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Iām not even sure how to rate one of the best BBQ spots in Austin! I guess Iāll start with the people. Carson was there working the pit and was such a blast to chat with. So cool to get a little peak behind the scenes and learn about what makes Micklethwaitās BBQ unique over others. All BBQ joints have their way of doing things and their beliefs about what makes great BBQ. From the wood used to the placement of the meat in the tanks, it all adds up to an amazing food experience with slight differences from BBQ spot to BBQ spot. This particular time, we tried a little of pretty much everything. My favorite remains their brisket and regular sausage. We also tried literally all of the sides. My favorites were the mac-n-cheese and green beans. The only one I didnāt care for were the grits. Iām just not a grits fan I guess. Lastly on the food, we tried the banana pudding and loved it! Iāve never really had it before but this was a fun treat to end the meal with and 1 container was enough for 7 of us to share. On the line, itās so hard to say. We were there most recently on a Saturday and I thought for sure it was going to be a long line. We got there an hour before opening for this but we ended up being first in line and others didnāt get in line until 10:30ish. However, Iāve been there on other Saturdays where the line is 25-50 people by 10am. So I guess it really depends on the weekend and if there are big events in town or not. Youāll have to use your best judgement. If youāre like me though, you wonāt mind being first in line for the day!
Scott FerreiraScott Ferreira
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Nearby Attractions Of Micklethwait Barbecue
Eastland Plaza
Givens District Park
The Austin Shaker
Lift ATX
Sky Candy
Central Athlete
Willie Mae Kirk Branch, Austin Public Library
Happy Cooking
Coffee Techs
Givens Neighborhood Pool

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Givens District Park
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The Austin Shaker
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Lift ATX
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Nearby Restaurants Of Micklethwait Barbecue
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Beto's Restaurant #2
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Palomino Coffee
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Basic Info
Address
4602 Tanney St, Austin, TX 78721
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Phone
(512) 791-5961
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Website
craftmeatsaustin.com
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4.7
(880 reviews)
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Description
Trailer with outdoor picnic tables serving up BBQ meats, including combo plates & sandwiches.
attractions: Eastland Plaza, Givens District Park, The Austin Shaker, Lift ATX, Sky Candy, Central Athlete, Willie Mae Kirk Branch, Austin Public Library, Happy Cooking, Coffee Techs, Givens Neighborhood Pool, restaurants: Mr. Catfish, Beto's Restaurant #2, Palomino Coffee, Zhi Tea, Medici Roasting, The Front Page, Taqueria La Libertad, Uroko, Lucky Halal Food Truck, Mam Mam
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