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XL Dining Guide 2003 - Recommended Restaurants

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American | Asian | Austin Classics | Barbecue | Breakfasts
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BARBECUE

• Artz Rib House. Can't beat the baby back ribs, especially when paired with live music. 2330 S. Lamar Blvd.; 442-8283. Read more about Artz.

• Bert's Bar-B-Q. The family has been smokin' for more than 30 years. 3563 Far West Blvd., No. 109; 345-2378. Also 610 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 474-2613.

• Black's. Unlike rival Kreuz's, there are plenty of sides for the meat. 215 N. Main St., Lockhart; (512) 398-2712.

• County Line on the Lake. The most upscale of the barbecue joints. On water's edge. 5204 FM 2222; 346-3664.

• Donn's Texas BBQ. Tucked behind the Albertson's at the Y in Oak Hill. 7001 Oak Meadow Drive; 288-4060.

• Green Mesquite BBQ & More. A lot more than barbecue here. 1400 Barton Springs Road; 479-0485. Also 7010 Texas 71 W.; 288-8300.

• Iron Works. See classic Austin spots.

• John Mueller's Barbecue. Juicy meat from the grandson of Taylor's barbecue legend. 1917 Manor Road; 236-0283.

• Kreuz Market. Well-seasoned meat takes center court here. 619 N. Colorado St., Lockhart; (512) 398-2361.

• Louie Mueller Barbeque. Recognized in "The Barbecue Bible" as one of top 25 in the world. 206 W. Second St., Taylor; (512) 352-6206.

• Pok-e-Jo's. Tasty home-style sides accent the meat. 1603 W. Fifth St.; 320-1541.

• Railroad B-B-Q. Combine good barbecue with a gardening trip to Marbridge Farms. FM 1626, Manchaca; 282-3288.

• Ruby's Barbeque. Tender meat and wide choice of sides near the University of Texas. 512 W. 29th St.; 477-1651.

• Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q. Good 'cue overcomes bad country shtick. 2451 Capital of Texas Highway; 329-5554. Also 11570 Research Blvd., 418-9898; 2400 N. Interstate 35, Round Rock, (512) 244-2936.

• Salt Lick. Best overall barbecue experience in rustic setting. RM 1826, Driftwood; (512) 858-4959.

• Salt Lick 360. Same good meat as the original. 3801 N. Capital of Texas Highway; 328-4957.

• Sam's Bar-B-Que. Tasty meats, including mutton, smoked over an oak fire. 2000 E. 12th St.; 478-0378.

• Slab Shack. Small spot that has grown in popularity. 11501 Manchaca Road; 282-0614.

• Southside Market & BBQ. Famous for its "Elgin hot sausage." 1212 U.S. 290 W., Elgin; (512) 281-4650.

• Stubb's Bar-B-Que. Features music and meat. 801 Red River St.; 480-8341.

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