Texas BBQ is legendary – slow smoked meats served with or without sauce, with or without parts. Although Llano, Lockhart and Taylor boast the most storied BBQ joints in the state, Austin has its own with some incredible BBQ options. If the organization on the bottom line of Texas BBQ, beef brisket, or expanding to include sausage, pork ribs or chicken, barbecue by lovers of the joints can find the house, the best restaurants in tone, and even music venues serving Austin's finest.

Stubb's: Probably the most famous Austin BBQ is from Lubbock, in the plains of west Texas, where CB Stubblefield walnut smoked meat and heavenly sauce fortified a burgeoning music scene, including Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. In Austin, Stubb's sauce bottle to the restaurant informal and the Temple of Music that bears his name in tribute, opened in the Red River. With an outdoor amphitheater and an indoor nightclub, concert-goers can chow Down at the right time the Great "before the show – without losing their parking place! (801 Red River Austin, Texas 78701 / 512.480.8341)

Iron Works: Downtowners and outside the flock Towners like this modest hut of corrugated iron, attracted by the aromatic smoke curling throughout the business district. Iron Works was formerly just that – An iron working business, but in 1978, building has a historical designation and the family began serving up BBQ. They also offer the custom of smoking of any meat they provide. (100 Red River / Austin, TX 78701 / 512-478-4855)

Sam: This east side institution serves their delicious meal late at night, making it a favorite local musicians and music lovers. The building may seem a bit tired, but make no mistake – this is one of the best signal " Texas. Sam's is famous for its friendly service, musician friendly hours, and an offer not found in many other Austin joints-melt in your mouth lamb. (2000 E 12th St Austin, TX 78702-1702 / (512) 478-0378)

Green Mesquite: Located just south of the river, along "Restaurant Row" on Barton Springs right next to Zilker Park, this funky, charming spot is one of Austin's favorite barbecue joint. Their meat combos are based on very popular, and they offer other temptations a fried catfish in the best area. The Committee of the Regions © dà is purely South Austin – With neon lights, posters of music, deluxe cabins and a floor checkerboard. Cold Shiner Bock on draft, bluegrass in his beer garden – this area is hard to beat. (1400 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 / (512) 479-0485

Lambert, a newcomer to the barbecue scene in River City, Downtown Barbecue Lambert is one of the highest standard joints in the city in the palm the hands of some well-made Texas food. Located in a renovated building in the 2nd district of shops and restaurants booming Lambert features live music, mostly jazz and DJs, plus grilled steaks, seafood, inventive sides, and of course, very good smoked meat. Beef and pork ribs, chest, everywhere, and "fancy" surprises such as quail and trout emerge from their oak burning smoker. (401 W 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701)

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