Salt Lick BBQ at the source, Interstellar brisket, Birdie's wine bar, Suerte ceviche. Austin BBQ + new-school is the strongest one-day eat in Texas.
9 places Phil ate at in Austin, United States. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Torchy's Tacos
Phil ate: Migas breakfast taco, Salmon taco, Green chile queso
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
New-school BBQ — local sourcing, inventive cuts.
Phil ate: Beef cheeks, Brisket, Bacon-rib
Booking: Walk-in BBQ. Michelin 1-star (2024–2025).
When: Wed–Mon 11:00–21:00. Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Suerte
Masa-driven East 6th Mexican — open kitchen, patio, art-and-textile room.
Phil ate: Ceviche, Tamale mole blanco, Goat barbacoa
Booking: Online reservations available. Walk-in seating for a portion of the dining room.
Interstellar BBQ
Phil ate: Brisket, Burnt ends, Peach-tea-glazed pork belly
Birdie's
€€€East Austin counter-service — kids and leashed dogs welcome.
Phil ate: Chickpea panisse, Beef tartare, Pork sausage orecchiette
Booking: Counter-service prix fixe — $79 / 5 courses. No à la carte. Credit cards only.
When: Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00. Fri–Sat 17:00–21:30. Closed Sun–Mon.
Nixta Taqueria
Phil ate: Duck carnitas taco, Discada taco, Birria queso taco
Kemuri Tatsu-ya
Japanese izakaya × Texas BBQ — Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024.
Phil ate: Chicken yakitori, Brisket-tofu puffs, Brisket bento
Booking: Reservations via OpenTable.
Salt Lick BBQ
Hill Country BBQ — Roberts family recipes, six generations since 1967.
Phil ate: Ribs, Brisket, Sausage
Booking: Walk-in at physical locations; BYOB or use the adjacent Salt Lick Cellars.
When: Sun–Thu 11:00–21:00. Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00.