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La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint and Food Truck$$$$
Central East Austin, Austin
The experts at Eater and The Wall Street Journal recommend this place
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Becca McGirneyMarch 22, 2015Best BBQ in Austin. About half the wait you'd expect at Franklin. Get here at least an hour before opening. Totally worth the wait, plus free beer while you're in line on weekends. Get the brisket!!
EaterJanuary 7, 2014John Lewis continues to turn out some of the best barbecue in the city. Their beef ribs are especially fine and massive. Wash down some sausage with live music on the weekends. [Eater 38 Member]
Erik RowleyMay 25, 2017Not only the best Texas style BBQ I've had, but one of the best in the world. The brisket was phenomenal, burnt, sweet, melt in your mouth. Sausage is award winning as well. Well worth the wait!
- Erik RowleyMay 25, 2017Yes the line can be long and you may feel like this skull gnawing on a chain while waiting for your food and smelling the fresh aroma of BBQ heaven, but the end result is worth the pain!
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliJuly 23, 2016The brisket sandwich was life changing. The sausage was chorizo style and pretty good. Both were worth the money and the wait. The free Lone Star keg beer helped!
James DiotteJune 25, 2016Prepare to queue for this 'cue but it's definitely worth the wait. Amazing brisket and huge beef ribs.
Austin ChronicleJune 19, 2013This trailer leaves most brick-and-mortar BBQ joints in the dust. Freshly handmade sausage, moist, meaty brisket, and tender beef ribs make this spot a wait-in-line destination. Read more
Adrian PhillipsMay 16, 2015Free Lone Star while you wait. Get there before it opens to beat the long lines on the weekend. Recommend 1lb of brisket, 1lb of pork ribs and chipotle coleslaw if your are hungry.- Austin ChronicleFebruary 1, 2015This trailer consistently delivers meats that are worthy of being considered among the best in the city right now. The sides are pretty darn good, too. Read more
Social News NetworkDecember 3, 2013Hands down, the best barbecue in Austin, no matter what you've heard! Served up in a trailer, they have free beer, great sides and the best brisket. If you're in Austin, do NOT miss this barbecue!
Rachel ShapiroApril 28, 2017They were all out of beef ribs but the brisket more than made up for it! Mouth watering just typing the words, it was heaven.
Wynne WalkerJune 12, 2016Best brisket I had in Austin. Super juicy and greasy in a good way. Rudy's can sometimes come close. Be prepared to stand in line, bring an umbrella for shade!! It's pricey.
Cameron GidariJune 26, 2016Best bbq is Austin, and I don't say that lightly. The brisket melts in your mouth, and the beef ribs are one of the best things I've ever eaten.
John MacauleyJuly 17, 2014Most amazing beef brisket I have ever had, anywhere. Worth flying to Austin for lunch at this fabulous converted vacant lot with picnic tables and two rolling smoker kitchens .... wow. Simply wow.
Andrew DimayugaAugust 10, 2014Everything!!! Beef rib (if you get there early enough) brisket, pulled pork are my favorites. Pork ribs are also very good.
Terence ChanNovember 15, 2015Darn good bbq. Nice people. Long wait though but seems to be the tradition in Austin. Skip the ribs and get brisket and sausage. A little pricey. 4/5
Marc ChiricoFebruary 10, 2015The wet brisket makes me cry tears of happiness. Their incredibly tender beef ribs can be up to 2lbs on a good day. Don't forget to order a Texas hot gut. Come hungry!
Men's Health MagSeptember 16, 2014Franklin’s gets all the praise—and for good reason—its brisket is a national treasure—but this fun-loving meat shack is nearly as great thanks to its beef and pork ribs.
Mollie RaymondJune 23, 2014Get here early, before it opens. We arrived by 10:30, didn't eat until 12, and didn't get to try the short ribs (sold out). Pulled pork and brisket were excellent!!
Denys LaiJanuary 25, 2015Damn good brisket, beef ribs, and potato salad, slaw, and beans. Show up at precisely 10:30 to minimize wait time.
- Yuweng ShipekMarch 2, 2017Awesome Brisket and Homemade Hot Links. Will have to try the Beef rib next time it looked really good too.
Billy EllisonJuly 20, 2013Everything is good. No long lines. Supposedly the owner trained or trained with the owner of Franklin BBQ. It is a mobile restaurant but it has tented outdoor seating so prepare for the heat.- EaterJuly 9, 2013Make sure to wash down some La Barbecue sausage with free beer and live music on the weekends. [Eater 38 Member]
@livehappy8 ForbesSeptember 19, 2014It's all about the brisket. It's always about the brisket (and the potato salad)
Daniel BarnettJanuary 18, 2015Get your brisket slices from big piece of meat, not the small. That's code for lean or moist. And moist = fats. And it's smoked perfectly here.
Justin WaltersAugust 20, 2016The Brisket and the Beef Rib are two of the best things I've ever eaten in my life! Absolutely worth the wait.
Angie HarmonAugust 21, 2015You know it's good. So eat it. I mean, there's free beer and fantastic everything. Even the turkey is amazing. I'm pretty sure this is voodoo.
Rami IsmailFebruary 3, 2017Oh my god this is great brisket. It's a little outdoor food truck the way Austin does those, but the meats are amazing. Does serve Mexican Coke.
Anthony MaggioFebruary 16, 2015Worth the very long wait (over 2 hours on a Sunday). Brisket is out of this world. Get there early, they run out of the good stuff.
Chris PetesciaMarch 14, 2014Tried a lot- best BBQ in Austin. The El Sancho was the best BBQ sandwich I have ever had, period.
Alexander MyskinJanuary 4, 2016Brisket is fatty, but really good! Prepare to wait for 30-60 minutes. By 2 pm half of the menu is sold out. Still good!
@HungryEditor Ben SetiawanMay 20, 2013Don't delay b/c they do sell out. Get the brisket for sure & the turkey shouldn't be overlooked...it's surprisingly good. The beer is free, but leave a tip.
Jacob CassDecember 28, 2014Brisket is where it's at. Amazing! Pulled pork was bland and chewy though. We waited 1hr getting there at 11.15am on a rainy cold Sunday.
Veronica TarverJuly 19, 2014Finally made it to the front of the line at 1:44, they were out of everything but chopped beef, pulled pork, and beans. It was awesome though!!!!!! Worth the wait and free beer and music!
Jonathan BaneMay 2, 2014Get here earlier than you think. Got here at 10:15, waited in like til almost 1 and they didn't have any ribs or sausage left. Not awesome.
The Wall Street JournalMarch 3, 2014Reader tip: They give out free beer, have live music and the food is exemplary. Read more
Stephanie LivingstonAugust 18, 2015Potatoe salad had meat in it. My meat eater friends enjoyed it. Just watched them enjoy the food. Black bean side is spicy.
Lisle JonesSeptember 14, 2015I'm a local. I haven't had Franklins. But I'm willing to say that Franklins CAN'T be better. This is the best BBQ I've he in my life.
Sandeep ParikhMay 10, 2013Try a bit of everything. In order, my favorites were the sausage, brisket, beef ribs and a distant fourth for the pork ribs.- The Tastes that Make the CityMarch 2, 2015The brisket is the best beef in Austin, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Austin. Read more
Jeff WeinsteinMarch 26, 2014Line up early to make sure you get the brisket. Also loved the turkey and potato salad. Free beer while you wait!
BrianSeptember 3, 2014Driest piece of meat I've had in my mouth. The char on top of the brisket was way to overpowering. I can literally still smell it on my hands hours later and I've washed several times.
Elie BleierMarch 28, 2015Show up early, or prepare for dissapointment as they slowly but surely run out of their best items
Christine HaDecember 30, 2016Excellent TX BBQ: brisket, beef ribs (a tad salty), sausage, pork ribs 👍🏼. Expect a long wait. 🍖
Best kept secret in Austin. If the delicious BBQ isn't enough, they have free beer on Fri, Sat, Sun (no joke)
kate shitspatrickMarch 11, 2013This place is SO AMAZING! Briskets and pulled pork that would leave vegetarians speechless. Thankyou for reigniting my deep love of meat. 
Alan BerezinFebruary 14, 2014Great food but got in line at 1245 and they were already out of everything but chopped brisket. If you had got in line at 1250 you would be turned away.
Scott TanisMarch 6, 2013Formerly JMueller BBQ. "Pitmaster John Mueller was unceremoniously relieved of his duties by his sister LeAnn Mueller who owns the place..."- B WNovember 30, 2014Best BBQ in Austin. It's on Cesar Chavez near I35 now. Be ready to wait in line.
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La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana
1906 E Cesar Chavez St (Chicon)
Austin, TX 78702
United States
Austin, TX 78702
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Wed–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
(512) 605-9696
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"Outstanding brisket. Really good Mac and cheese."
Mark Klingele - 7.9
"Ribs and moist brisket is the best combo. I usually get the low carb plate skip the sides though they are good, and just focus on the awesome meat. About 10 bucks for the 3/4lb low carb plate."
Matthew Trachtenberg - 8.1
"Have to get a couple of chorizo, potato, egg, n cheese tacos. They're the bomb!"
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