Brisket

[YALE]

Pecan Lodge option is now called "The Trough". That's the way to go, we did it last week - in and out in 5 minutes.

Perfect.

[Jose]

If you're wanting local places to eat - Pecan Lodge or Lockhart in Bishop Arts District.

I haven't been to Pecan Lodge yet, but I went to Lockhart this past summer and it was A-Mazing.

I went to Salt Lick south of Austin (Original Location) and that was other-worldly good.

Franklin's in Austin is supposed to be THE BEST, PERIOD. I haven't been, but the line for the place on a daily basis is plenty of indication of how good it is. It's definitely on the bucket list of good BBQ.

Dallas BBQ is pretty good, but you're probably going to have to venture out a bit to find the true A-List places like Franklin's, Salt Lick, Mueller's, etc.

Anytime I go through Austin (which isn't often enough) I make it a point to go through Lockhart and pick up some BBQ. I think the last time I spent about $100 and brought back some BBQ in a cooler. I think it only lasted a couple of days once friends and family found out what I had. Is there a Salt Like in Round Rock? That same trip my sister called me up and asked me to pick up some. I went to the one in Round Rock and snuck a couple of quick bites of it before packing it away in the cooler. Honestly it was not worth the stop but that's what she wanted. I just looked that place up on Google Maps and realized Louie Mueller BBQ was down the road. I don't know how I screwed that up and didn't stop there

We went to Salt Lick when Texas Monthly rated them #1 in the state, and I have to tell you that it was a major disappointment. All the beef was dry and tasteless. As for ambiance, the seating area reeked of trash and we were swarmed by flies. Obviously we went there at a bad time, and BBQ can be like that sometimes. But if I'm headed to Austin for BBQ, I'll just stop in Taylor or Lockhart, thanks.

WTF where they thinking putting Salt Lick as the #1 BBQ in Texas??

So far for me the best has been Blacks in Lockhart Texas. Best BBQ I've had and I've been to most. I'm not standing in line at Frankins or anywhere else for that matter that has a line that you have to stand in for an hour or more.
I've been trying to get to Pecan Lodge, but I'm not in Dallas very much and Hutchins in McKinney is pretty damn good. Better than Lockharts in Plano.

Ya as far as the limited amount of BBQ joints I've visited, Blacks has been the best so far. Hutchins was good but better than Lockharts?? I'd like to hit up Franklins some time just to see what all the hype is about. I've watched and read about him numerous times now and I would be willing to stand in line an hour or so to try it out. Hit me up Henry when you want to go to Pecan Lodge and I'll meet you up there!

[RabidJackal]

I am guessing that the people who have had a poor experience at Salt Lick probably went to one of their other locations and not the one in Driftwood which is the original location.

I have heard that the other locations (Round Rock and Austin Airport) aren't as good.

I haven't been since like 2012 so it's been a while and maybe their quality has changed, but it was phenomenal when I went. They had a $25 all-you-can-eat deal and it was worth it.

I know people are pretty averse to waiting in line for anything, let alone BBQ, but I can tell you that the 45 min wait I had at Lockhart in Dallas was well worth it once you got your food. It's not something I do on a regular basis and I treat it more of an experience than just a regular meal so I don't mind it that much. I mean, I was down there with a bunch of friends boozing it up so it didn't really matter.

The thing that sucks about any really good BBQ, self-made or prepared by others, is that it takes some solid effort to make it good and A LOT of time prepping and cooking. Then once that's all done it gets gobbled up in like 10 min and it's over. Lots of effort and time for a small bit of happiness.

[slow99]

I am guessing that the people who have had a poor experience at Salt Lick probably went to one of their other locations and not the one in Driftwood which is the original location.

No, the board hates Salt Lick. It's been covered ad nauseam.

[Baron Von Crowder]

No, the board hates Salt Lick. It's been covered ad nauseam.

half of my customer base is in Austin, and ive never heard anyone from there that says it's worth going to.

[Roscoe]

realized Louie Mueller BBQ was down the road. I don't know how I screwed that up and didn't stop there

Louis Mueller is MONEY!

I am guessing that the people who have had a poor experience at Salt Lick probably went to one of their other locations and not the one in Driftwood which is the original location.

I've been to that one many times, we used to have a mustang cruise out there. It's still shit.

[Rick Modena]

Hit me up Henry when you want to go to Pecan Lodge and I'll meet you up there!

You know I'm up for a BBQ GTG anytime, bro...

[46Tbird]

I am guessing that the people who have had a poor experience at Salt Lick probably went to one of their other locations and not the one in Driftwood which is the original location.

That's the only one I've been to.

[Baron Von Crowder]

That's the only one I've been to.

I didnt know there were any others.

[Rick Modena]

Seems that on my next trip to Austin I need to hit up Muellers...

[RabidJackal]

I didnt know there were any others.

They expanded to a location in Round Rock and they also have one in Austin Airport.

[Jose]

[quote=Roscoe;1430658]Louis Mueller is MONEY!

Shit I'm regretting hitting them up more and more every time I see this thread.

You know I'm up for a BBQ GTG anytime, bro...

This weekend LOL!??

Seems that on my next trip to Austin I need to hit up Muellers...

No idea what the line would be like there but I would be up for Franklin's. Hell bro I'm up for a road trip.

[Rick Modena]

This weekend LOL!??

You know I'm down...

[Ruffdaddy]

You can order a whole brisket ahead of time from Franklin's & Pecan Lodge, and Pecan Lodge has an option called, "Family Style," where you get a big family sized meal pack. There is no waiting in line for either place, that way.

Aside from the 2 month wait to even get the list for whole brisket.

[Ruffdaddy]

I've heard la barbecue in austin is really good as well. Maybe I'll try that this weelend.

I don't trust anyone who says salt lick is bad. Overhyped...sure. Its still good BBQ though.