Hailing from the Ozarks, Addie Broyles expanded her cooking (and eating) skills on the West Coast and Spain before settling in Austin, mainly for the aguas frescas at the taco stand down the street from her house where she, husband Ian and son Julian are now attempting to grow their own food in the backyard. They recently welcomed another baby boy and two chickens to the family.
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By Addie Broyles
| Monday, March 16, 2009, 01:10 PM
I wish I had a better answer the hundred or so times I’ve been asked this week, “Where is the best BBQ downtown?,” but the sad truth is that the very best barbecue in Central Texas isn’t within walking distance of the convention center. You can get some decent ‘cue, but nothing like what you can get if you drive 45 minutes in any direction from the city.
If you are downtown and don’t want to leave the area, you have three choices:
- Lamberts (So-called upscale barbecue, from a good chef. 401 W. Second St., 512-494-1500)
Stubb’s (Better known for music than ‘cue, but still good, 801 Red River St, 512-480-8341)
Iron Works (Close to the convention center, so it’ll be packed. 100 Red River St. 512-478-4855)
Whole Foods Market (Above average, ready-to-eat BBQ available near the meat section in the back of the store. 525 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-476-1206)
If you have a car or a little cash for a taxi, you can get to:
- Green Mesquite (Close enough for a pedi-cab.1400 Barton Springs Road, 512-479-0485)
Artz Rib House (2330 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-442-8283)
Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-BQ (2451 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, 512-329-5554)
Ruby’s Barbeque (512 W. 29th St. 512-477-1651)
Richard Jones Bar BQ (2304 S. Congress Ave., 512-444-2272)
House Park Bar-B-Q (Close enough for a pedi-cab. 900 W. 12th St. 512-472-9621)
Sam’s Bar-B-Cue (2000 E. 12th St., 512-478-0378)
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By Zach
March 16, 2009 2:55 PM | Link to this
What about Sam’s on E 12th? Just finished my $8.50 plate of brisket and sausage, and am pretty satisfied. Brisket wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but the atmosphere can’t be beat… And the banana pudding was amazing. Free refills of sweet tea… With all the mixed reviews I’ve heard about downtown BBQ places this week, I don’t see how anybody would be disappointed with this place…
Downside… I’ve been waiting or the bus to tale me ban for 30 mins
By Aaron C.
March 16, 2009 3:03 PM | Link to this
Salt Lick. Long drive. Best option.
By bbq fan
March 18, 2009 10:24 AM | Link to this
there is also J Kelly’s on E 11th one block E. of 35
By "the" Tony Cooke
March 3, 2010 3:07 PM | Link to this
Salt Lick is also at the airport, which makes it a great option.
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