“Food was very solid and service was speedy. Best of all, it was just the one guy/owner cooking and serving. He told us to take our time even though it was past closing and he was very nice. Highly recommend this food and supporting the restaurant!“
“WOW! This place was amazing. I got here at 9:40am and I was the 4th person in line. By 10:15 there was over 50 people waiting to get in. I got a little of everything so the price was not cheap. But man am I glad I did. All the meat was outstanding. The Coleslaw was outstanding. The green beans was outstanding. The BBQ beans was outstanding. The Corn was outstanding. If you are in Austin you have to come here. Top three BBQ joints on my all time list. Right up their with slow bones in Dallas and Stanley's in tyler.“
“Very nice and polite staff that makes you feel at home. Tried the ribs which were very tender and juicy but a too little salty for me. The brisket was great, and I would highly recommend. Great place to eat but bring your patience because there will be a line.“
“I had the pleasure of being served by Metin during my recent visit, and I must say, his professionalism and efficiency were truly outstanding. From the moment we arrived, Metin made us feel incredibly welcome and well taken care of. His prompt service ensured that we never had to wait long for anything, and his attention to detail ensured that our needs were met without hesitation. Overall, our experience was greatly enhanced by Metin's excellent service, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience.“
“Moved to Austin recently and was looking for an authentic Jamaican spot. After finding this place, I don't think I will have to look any further! The bone-in jerk chicken with the rice & beans was packed with flavor and made with love. The plantains are the best i've ever tried, and the beef patty was amazing also. This place will leave you feeling satisfied and happy!“
“Brisket and pork ribs are amongst the best we’ve had in our BBQ journey in Austin even FranklinsThe sides that stood out were Mac and cheese and jalapeño grits. Green bean salad needs a kickCarson was amazing, was available to talk about BBQing and spent time with us before they openedService was superior. Atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable Thanks from visitors from oregon and Washington“
“One of my favorite BBQ joints in Austin! The owner and staff are super passionate about BBQ, and the service and atmosphere are incredible as a result. The brisket is some of the best I've had! Will be back next time I'm in Austin for sure!“
“KG bbq gets 5 stars from me on the strength of their pork ribs and brisket rice bowl. The ribs were tender and flavorful, all the things you want out of pork ribs. The brisket rice bowl was generous with the meat and we love to see it. I also got the chicken, which was dry and the baladi salad, which while good wasn’t extraordinary. I’d definitely go back to try the Egyptian cowboy. Service was fine, again nothing extraordinary. Atmosphere is what you’d expect with a food truck.“
“We ran over to Leroy and Lewis at 11am after Franklins sold out before even opening. The line was out the door, but just barely. Within 15 minutes, it was wrapping around the corner! Someone frequently came down the line with menus, water, and to take drink orders. By 12:30, we had our food and easily snatched a table outside.They only have brisket on Saturdays so we got the sliced beef (+ extra) and beef barbacoa (Sunday special) with the Kale Caesar Slaw and pork hash and rice. The pork was not what I was expecting and not my style, but my husband enjoyed it. The slaw was very good! We loved the sliced beef - it's one cut below brisket so it doesn't fall apart, but is still super tender. The barbacoa was good, but we wouldn't order it again.We also got the L&L burger and it was fabulous with an amazing pepper crust.Probably my favorite part about this place (aside from the wonderful service) is that they source their meats locally ❤️“
“When you get to Gyu Kaku allow BZ and Carmen to serve you. My wife and i have been to many of these through out the nation and this one by far is the best. In this day and age its hard to come by good service, but these folks will make you feel seen.“
“Stopped at this little food truck while we were visiting in Austin. So glad we did because it was so good. Hubby had the sausage and brisket sandwich and I had the sausage sandwich. Both were perfect. The meat melted in your mouth and was so well cooked it effortlessly pulled apart. And the sauce-AMAZING!“
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“Quality meat. Quality Service. Quality Sauce. Austin and Texas are no strangers to making some mean BBQ, and JNL is now one of my faves. My friends and I ordered the ribs (Al pastor style), brisket and turkey. Everything was smoked to perfection and the sauce helped the meal come all together. I wish I would've ordered more of the ribs because they were phenomenal! Don't skip on this item when you're here- the seasoning is delicious!“
“Franklins be damned, La Barbecue be damned, Terry Blacks be damned, hell, any social-media-crazed barbecue spots be damned; this is as real-deal quality Texas BBQ as you'll EVER get. All without the lines (probably a temporary thing), the exorbitant cost over quality, and with some of the most authentic and friendly Texans working there you'll ever meet (love you, Brad).At the current time of writing Jim's has 48 reviews with a perfect 5.0 stars, and folks, this ain't for no reason. I've been coming here for over a year now at their other location and I really can't say enough good things about how this is my (and literally anyone I've brought here's) favorite BBQ place in the world; let alone Texas. Their moist brisket practically separates from just starring at it the wrong way it's that tender, and their dual sauces that are served with each plate satisfy pallets that prefer both the thicker/sweeter or thinner/vinegar-based styles. The bark is also very pronounced and loaded with flavor, so this place is basically a brisket lover's best dream come true. I could on about their sides and how amazing they also are, but if you're not already coming here for this review on their brisket then you don't deserve their world-class sides.Do yourself a favor and come here sooner rather than later, you won't regret it.“
“In town from TN for a wedding and saw lots of recommendations for this spot. Easy street parking, waited around 15min in line outside at noon on a Thursday. Best bite was definitely the sliced brisket sandwich - super juicy brisket with tasty pickles and onions on top. Split a side of pickles, potato salad, and Mac n cheese which were good but not life changing. Rotating frozen cocktails were tasty and they have lots of bar offerings. Bonus was a server taking drink orders while we waited in line! Definitely recommend this as a lunch spot on your Austin travels.Parking: Lots of available free street parking“
“Oh my goodness!!! Distant Relatives has some of the best chicken I've eaten in Texas! The chicken leg quarter with slaw, bread, and peanuts was absolutely tasty!! And the dipping sauce was so delicious and unlike any other sauce I've ever had. Perfectly tangy! You will not go wrong eating here!“
“Excellent service. Top quality meat. I traveled to Texas for two weeks with my husband. We ate at three different barbecue joints and while they were all good, Cooper's offers the best value for money. It has more options to accompany your food, and the manager gave us a T-shirt from the place because Cooper's is the only barbecue where they don't treat you like a ticket but like a person. We went the first night we landed and returned the last night before returning. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“
“We had to modify our reservations twice and each time, the staff was very accommodating!Dylan was phenomenal- very knowledgeable too.The brisket fell off my fork it was so tender! What knife?The inside was a little loud and the only bathroom was upstairs, but overall it was a clean and cozy environment.“
“I dropped by for lunch with the wife. Line was long but moved pretty quickly. Staff is helpful and friendly. Food was amazing. Brisket and turkey was juicy and full of flavor. Ribs are tender and seasoned well. Street corn has a little kick and mac n cheese is super cheesy. Potato salad was good as well. We will definitely be dropping by again.“
“This I our second time coming to this establishment and they were just as amazing as the first time. The atmosphere is amazing and versatile. This is can be a perfect spot for a date, or a business meeting, or even just hanging out with friends. They offer a verity of food. You will see the basics like pork bell all the way to exotic items like octopus. And on top of that, the staff is amazing and super friendly. If I could rate this a 9/5 I would.“
“If you enjoy biscuits, I think you should definitely try ordering one there. They offer various options, including biscuits with brisket, chicken, and scrambled eggs with cheddar. Overall, the biscuit was good, featuring tender meat and delicious jelly.“
“I came from ct to find some of the best bbq in Austin and man, this place knocked it out of the park. Tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked brisket , sausage that had the bite through snap, all piled high in between seemingly simple bread - worked like a concert of flavors in each bite. I had the Playboy sandwich - and then asked for a brisket taco w slaw on it. The meat fell out out the sandwich - in a good way! The slaw wasn't over powering and the crunch of fresh onions with the fatty brisket was on point.The place is worth seeking out...for a late night bbq fest. They don't dissappoint!!“
“I have tried every pastrami place in Austin. This is clearly the best. Imagine tender pastrami with a BBQ bark from Opies. Put it in a sandwich and bam. Quick service. Kinda a flash mob right after me about noon but I think they can handle it. Update 4 years later still amazing“
“This is a really nice place! They have a big outdoor area to hang out in, but you can also stay inside if you want. They offer lots of different drinks, so you can easily find something you like. There's also a food truck where you can order some tasty food, which is super convenient.What I really liked was the pickleball courts outside. You can play a game or just watch others play while enjoying a cold drink. It's a fun way to spend time there. I definitely recommend checking it out!“
“Three-meat plateOne - moist brisket; Two - lean brisket; Three - Babyback ribs.Potato salad.Excellent brisket; moist , great barque and smoke ring. Brisket melted in my mouth.Ribs excellent.Owner super nice - even if he wears a Yankee cap. I’ll forgive anything for brisket and ribs this good.We live about three blocks from arguably one of the best bbq in town. We will return ……... often.“
“We found this jewel of a “hole in the wall” while walking down Rainey street. We looked at the Google reviews and the Googlers did not disappoint. The reviews were accurate. This place is delicious, the food is overpriced tho, and service was speedy. We will definitely go back for these over priced tacos and quesadillas were soooo good.“
“This place is it! The atmosphere is great! The service is extremely pleasant and engaging. Paul was knowledgable and helpful, cheerful and extremely nice and Tory was extremely nice and engaging as well. The door guy Nick took my passport, read it like a pro (most have to ask me where the date is listed lol) and wished me happy birthday, it was a nice touch! appreciated the gesture. Will definitely be back and the service makes it feel like your new favorite hang out and very well will be for me!!! Check it out, drinks are great prices for its location but it’s far enough away from the craziness of your typical downtown bar!“
“Chosun was pretty good. I usually get the dolsot bibimbap, and I haven't been in a while, but the restaurant changed the bowl. It's wider and flatter now, and personally, it was a bit harder to mix everything. Also, my friend ordered the yellow croaker, but it didn't come out until 10-15 minutes after most of our food arrived. By that time, my friend ate most of his rice with his stew, so I deducted a star because of service and the platter change. The servers were great though, and the restaurant was clean and spacious, which is always appreciated!“
“Was looking for somewhere to eat near a job I was at. Happy to come upon Willie’s . All I can say is, that I am very happy I did. I got the Angie sandwich and it was delicious. Their sauce is sweet but with the spice from the sausage it really was fantastic. Will stop back by whenever I am in the area.“
“We love this place and the food truck park it's located in. The brisket is great on it's own, in a sandwich or even in a breakfast taco or on top of their elote. The turkey, sausage and other sides are also great. Lastly, this is a family-run place and they are the nicest people... highly recommend!“
“Let's just say this was my first farmers market visiting here in austin and these place is definitely my new go to Sunday spots it feels so good to visit your local businesses owners and support them such a great feeling just seeing everyone out supporting the booths a few stands might have a line to stand in but it's worth the wait my favorite stands was yapa empanadas especially the chorizo it was amazing and then my favorite jeanys pressed Caribbean her natural juices and her all natural hot cocoa is so amazing and delicious“
“Food was great and atmosphere is good, but the prices are significantly above average. I paid $22 for one burger, not including a soft drink, which is not worth that price. Parking is also somewhat of a headache because there’s not much available there on the premises. You have to park elsewhere and walk over. I saw this food truck advertised on elder eats, so we wanted to try it out, but this is not affordable to most people.“
“Parking was difficult to find along the road, and some guy came up to ask for money while we were unloading. We had to wait about 20 mins downstairs for our table, which ended up fine because we were able to explore a couple of their music stages down there. The service staff were friendly and the atmosphere felt historical or old in some way. The food was good, though pricey, heavy and a bit greasy. Not sure we'd come back next time around.“
“Quality meat. Quality Service. Quality Sauce. Austin and Texas are no strangers to making some mean BBQ, and JNL is now one of my faves. My friends and I ordered the ribs (Al pastor style), brisket and turkey. Everything was smoked to perfection and the sauce helped the meal come all together. I wish I would've ordered more of the ribs because they were phenomenal! Don't skip on this item when you're here- the seasoning is delicious!“
“I booked Smokin' Brew for a 55 person work catering event. Nick was great to work with. Super responsive and made everything easy for us to manage. Everyone was raving about the BBQ. We had a major glitch in our planning (100% our fault) but Nick did not flinch, and still delivered above and beyond for our event. Thank you so much for everything!“
“I am not a big BBQ fan, BUT we went to Cedar Park Market Days and Pork Booty happened to be there. We decided to give it a try. OMG! The BEST BBQ sandwich I've ever had or imagined was available on this planet. It was so,so good. I plan to hit this place up every 3rd weekend.They changed my mind about BBQ sandwiches and I'm thankful they did!“
“1st time customer. I highly recommend Turkey Legs & Brisket. I am new to Cedar Creek and I have been to the touristy BBQ locations and nothing compares to Turkey Leg Nation! Hospitality is great. I rather pay for food with made love!Support Local Businesses!Be back soon Turkey Leg Nation.Parking: Park same spot as the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: Has a play spot for kids and plenty of room to enjoy food with loved ones.“
“So if u want a classic small place to have lunch or a party this place has great bbq. The only comment I have is that the sauce is light. I like bold so I always have my own on board. A combination of theirs and mine was exquisite. If you're a bbq fine DO NOT MISS This place.“
“Stopped by for some BBQ and it was fantastic! I got a sandwich and my husband got the 3 meat plate. The brisket was so juicy it was delicious!!! The sides we super good as well, I highly reccomend the potato salad and the street corn. Affordable for bbq and absolutely delicious.“
“This place is an absolute must go when you come to COTA! Super friendly owner and staff. Food is excellent, you can tell love and attention goes into what their making. Breakfast Croissants are super fresh, ham is smoked to perfection, and then there are his lunch and dinner foods. Brisket is top notch and rivals that of the other local big guys. Try his Jalepeno cheddar Sausage. Its juicy, and great flavor.“