I've heard it's good. is there usually a wait like the other big shots in Austin, or can one just show up and get bbq?

schmendeler said:

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I've heard it's good. is there usually a wait like the other big shots in Austin, or can one just show up and get bbq?

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Not sure since they got the top 10 ranking, but do yourself a favor and get the "knockwurst" and the jalapeno cheese grits (I don't even like grits!).

PS: When I went about two years ago there was a 45 minute wait around 11:15 but that's because they were slower than molasses taking orders/money. Surely they've gotten better at that.

Interesting. What's another solid place to try in case they are a cluster? Franklin and LA barbecue are out of the question.

Valentina's.

HTownAg98 said:

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Valentina's.

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Are they brick and mortar now? I thought I remember seeing that they had moved.

I've heard rumors, but I've been too lazy to verify.

HTownAg98 said:

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Valentina's.

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I respect your food opinion, so this is a definite consideration.

We went two weeks ago, on a Saturday. Drove by the mass of humanity at Franklins. They open at 11:00. We were first ones there at 10:30. Parked in their parking lot. Hung out at table as people started to gradually come in. Everyone pretty much chilled until we formed line at 10:50, and almost everyone lined up in semi order they walked up in. We had our food by 11:20.

We had pork ribs, sausage, and brisket, all really good. Will try a beef rib next time. The beans and cheese grits were excellent. The slaw, not so much.
One other thing, they had free Austin Beerworks beers iced down. Free.

Potcake said:

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We went two weeks ago, on a Saturday. Drove by the mass of humanity at Franklins. They open at 11:00. We were first ones there at 10:30. Parked in their parking lot. Hung out at table as people started to gradually come in. Everyone pretty much chilled until we formed line at 10:50, and almost everyone lined up in semi order they walked up in. We had our food by 11:20.

We had pork ribs, sausage, and brisket, all really good. Will try a beef rib next time. The beans and cheese grits were excellent. The slaw, not so much.
One other thing, they had free Austin Beerworks beers iced down. Free.

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Good info

They moved further south but they're currently still operating out of the food truck while they renovate the future restaurant space. Not sure when that will be open.

Rumor is he is opening a new bbq place in Smithville. Actually, he told me himself.

Valentina's brick and mortar is open

If micklethwait is too busy go to Kerlin, Freedman's, or Terry Blacks. Less busy and better more consistent BBQ in my opinion.

RAM700BA said:

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If micklethwait is too busy go to Kerlin, Freedman's, or Terry Blacks. Less busy and better more consistent BBQ in my opinion.

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kerlin's pork ribs were outstanding. everything else was good but not great. I'd probably put them last on my list of the above + franklin and micklethwait.

They get the ribs right every time.

Good BBQ but not the best but be ready to wait around a hour or so.

If you don't want to wait try Kerlin's, Smokey Denmark's, Valentina's Tex-Mex BBQ, Freedmen's BBQ, Brown's BBQ, Eastside Tavern, Stiles Switch

I've had them twice and was disappointed with most of their BBQ. I don't recall any of it being particularly good.

The last time was a couple of years ago though. I will need to try them one more time to see if they've improved.