Brown's BBQ

Austin, TX · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Austin
#189
of 3419 restaurants
City Percentile
81%
rating percentile
Address
Brown's BBQ, 1901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Phone
(512) 517-8520
Website
www.brownsbbqatx.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Brown's BBQ is a restaurant located in Austin, TX. It is one of 3,419 restaurants listed in Austin. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Austin city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–7 PM
Saturday11 AM–7 PM
Sunday11 AM–5 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday11 AM–7 PM
Thursday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Christopher T · Nov 2025

Went here when they just open for a quick bite before heading to the airport. Need last bbq before heading out. Simply delicious and juicy and the meats are just simple tasty and tender and clever thing you could think of. It’s a food truck parks right infront of the bar so you ordered, get your foods and go inside and get drinks and enjoys the foods. The service is great & friendly and turnaround is quick too. The vibe is just simple great and easy going plus the bar is more of a garage type & simple with great music. Love it.

★★★★★ 5.0 the A-B taster · Jan 2026

Brown’s BBQ is the kind of Austin food truck you hope to stumble on and then immediately start texting friends about. It’s family-run, and you can feel it: I brought my sons, and Sharon and her son Tristan were working the truck, genuinely awesome humans who make you want to come back before you’ve even finished eating. Now the important part: the food is ridiculously good. Smoky, juicy, properly barked, no shortcuts. And they do these small pro-level touches that most places miss, like when they ask if you want pickles, onions, and jalapeños, they actually chop everything finely so it blends into every bite instead of uneven chunks and bursts of unevenness. Pure bbq harmony. Go hungry, trust them, and say yes to burnt ends and chopping toppings.

★★★★★ 5.0 Richard Austin · Sep 2025

The many times that I have been in the area, I have never noticed Brown's BBQ but now they definitely have my attention. My lite afternoon snack was the 3-meat plate, Moist Beef Brisket, Pork Rib, and Sausage with sides of Cabbage and Green Beans. The brisket had a beautiful smoke ring and the bark was perfect. The pork rib had a nice rub where no barbecue sauce was needed. Last but not least, the sausage casing had a nice snap to it and the filling was coarse, the way I like it. The braised cabbage was well seasoned to my satisfaction. Although Brown's BBQ shares the same address with the Corner Bar, they are separate businesses however, if one orders to eat-in, the delectable delights can be savored outside at the picnic tables or inside of the Corner Bar where beverages with authorit

★★★★★ 5.0 Junior Ramirez · Sep 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Browns BBQ is the real deal! I had the brisket, sausage, and beans, and everything was spot on. The brisket was tender, juicy, and packed with smoky flavor that melted in my mouth. The sausage had that perfect snap with just the right seasoning, and the beans were some of the best I’ve had — rich, savory, and the perfect complement to the meat. You can tell a lot of care and pride goes into the food here. The portions were generous, the flavors were bold, and it’s the kind of BBQ that makes you want to come back right away. Browns BBQ is hands down one of the best spots in town, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves true Texas barbecue.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 MyRealtorFelix (My Real Estate Agent) · Feb 2026

Brisket here is good. A bit dry for me. Don't park too close to the smoke, your car will be hot. Parking is challenging here.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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