Top BBQ Restaurants in Austin You Can Bike To
Nothing is more Texas than BBQ. The tradition of cooking up BBQ has deep roots here, and today many of the most popular BBQ restaurants in the state are still family run, keeping alive the secret family recipes and techniques that has kept generations of customers coming back for more.
Pitmasters in Austin compete daily to produce the finest BBQ in Texas, and the result is an abundance of incredible savory offerings. On any day in Austin, you can sample some of the tastiest BBQ in the world, served up in establishments ranging from fine to funky.
We here at Mike’s Bikes and Tours have spent many long years making the BBQ rounds and in our humble opinion, these are a must stop if you want to experience the best BBQ in Austin. All of these are centrally located and are easily accessible by bike if you are staying in east Austin or downtown areas.
Micklethwait Craft Meats 1309 Rosewood Ave. Austin, TX 78702
Micklethwait Craft Meats is a BBQ trailer located in the heart of east Austin. Owned by local Austinite Tom Micklethwait, this is hands down our favorite place to eat meat. In addition to delicious BBQ, chicken and sausage, they have a great selection of side dishes, including my favorite, jalapeno cheese grits, and delicious homemade white bread. They open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) at 11am and close when they sell out (typically by 2 or so). Get there early to ensure the best selection.
La Barbecue 2401 E Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702
La Barbecue has quickly become an east side favorite since its opening in 2012. It’s owned and operated by Ali Clem & LeAnn Mueller, granddaughter of Louie Mueller, the founder of the famous Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor, Texas. Mueller has lived up to the family legacy, producing some of the best BBQ Austin has to offer. They are open Wednesday to Sunday, 11-6. Pro tip- pre-order on line.
Blacks BBQ 3110 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78705
If you’re into BBQ, you might recognize the name Black’s. It’s a famous BBQ in Lockhart, Texas, just east of Austin. The Austin location serves up the same quality BBQ but in a much sleeker space. Unlike many of our favorite BBQ, they are open 7 days a week to satisfy all of your BBQ needs. Catch them Sunday to Thursday from 11-9pm and Friday and Saturday from 11-10pm.
Loro Austin 2115 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Loro is an Asian smokehouse, the brainchild of two of Austin’s most famous chefs, Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin’s BBQ. Both of these amazing chefs are James Beard Award Winners, and it shows in every mouthwatering bit of Loro’s fare. Serving up an amazing lunch, dinner and happy hour menu’s.
