Green Mesquite BBQ

On Triple D, Guy calls the ribs , made with brown sugar , paprika , cayenne, onion and garlic , "awesome." Other faves include brisket , pulled pork and chicken fried steak . Read more

Start off with some onion rings and hush puppies . The smoked turkey sandwich is really good and the pulled pork is the best of the meats (imho).

Guy visits this barbecue joint that uses only green mesquite wood or young wood for cooking. The owner swears by it for giving the meat the best and most consistent flavor.

Got the sliders , potato salad and fried okra . So good! And the wings really are the best in Austin!

Their ribs will change your life!! Add some Shiner on tap and fried okra for an extra delicious life-changing experience.

The nicest staff ever. So friendly . Immaculate Texas BBQ vibe. Get the cheesesteak po boy !

If you like BBQ this is an Austin staple. Located just south of downtown. Specials include $8.99 for a three meat plate with two sides on Wednesday's and ½ chicken BBQ plate $6.99 on Thursday's. Read more

Also serves jambalaya (with or w/out rice ), Frito pie , and chili !

Also serves jambalaya (with or without rice ), Frito pie , and chili !

Food is delicious, backyard is perfect. Quiet , chill but not boring spot.

The root beer floats are large and tasty.

Love the marble brisket . Actually all their food is tasty!

Delicious Mac & Cheese and excellent ribs !

Serves jambalaya (w/or w/out rice ), Frito pie , & chili !

Try the chicken fried steak ... super crispy and so good! Also the wings are hella bomb too!

Sliced beef chili and cheese fries are a great starter to share. Ask for side or ranch Ribs are better than brisket .

Meats are exceptional. Sides made from scratch are awesome! Slogan is the best: "Horrifying vegetarians since 1988."

Get the daily special !!

Anything with Chopped Beef is amazing. The baby cobbler and ice cream is heavenly.

The chicken fried steak is the best I've had in Austin. And the peach clobber with ice cream hits the spot!!

Good BBQ ! I liked the ribs .

Great place to stop for lunch as you hit town . Smoky goodness.

Get some great BBQ on Earth Day and 5% of your total check goes to support eco-friendly causes.

.75 smoked wings after 4pm Mon-Fri. Very tasty.

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Great place for BBQ near downtown Austin, far better than anything around the Convention Centre

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Get Bubbas Chopped Chili - add BBQ sauce and Tabasco - then bring some home- YUM!!

Stop by after catching a show at Auditorium Shores (this year: Cheap Trick, She & Him, and Ozomatli). Don't like meat? Well , heed their slogan: "Horrifying Vegetarians Since 1988."

You want the Fudge pie ! A brownie with hot fudge baked inside. Delicious!

Chicken fried steak is excellent!!

Catfish poboy delicious...get lots of napkins & a side of chili cheese fries

Best turkey in Austin! Try the turkey tacos !

Chopped beef sandwich was delicious, wasn't too happy w/ the potato salad , kind of bland, save room for pie ;)

The jambalaya is great. I can only eat the half order though.

Amazing ribs ! And the entertainment is such a hoot. Great little dive

The brisket is magical. Order the fudge pie with ice cream .

Blue plate special runs from 11a-2p. Plates are $5.99 and you get more than enough.

Unbelievable brisket . Soft and moist as cake .

The chopped beef chili is the best in town

Really good food..server was snippy though!

Have the hot fudge pie it is to die for

Dog friendly patio , just come around the back gate & not through the restaurant .

just love the place!

Get a basket of hushpuppies to enjoy while you wait for the beef .

Wings are outstanding but avoid the pork ribs . They're pretty dry and unremarkable.

Great fried Okra

Smoked chicken wings . Came all the way from Dallas to have them! Yum!

Looking for something light? Try the smoked turkey .

Brisket a little dry, meal not hot... Very avg BBQ for the area