Do you love BBQ? If so, hop in the car! From Lockhart to Taylor, this BBQ Trail takes you to some of the best BBQ spots around Austin, Texas. This trail was created with a collaboration of the Chambers of Commerce for five different towns surrounding Austin. To learn more, visit this website for full details and a trail map.
- Lockhart - Black’s BBQ
Black’s BBQ/Facebook Black’s BBQ has been owned by the same family since 1932. Visit them at 215 N. Main Street in Lockhart.
Abhishek S./Yelp Grab a plate, dish up the sides of your choice, and they’ll cut your meat up for you right there.
Wayne N./Yelp The baby back ribs are sooo meaty.
Wayne N./Yelp The brisket and sausage are pretty amazing, too!
- Luling - Luling City Market
Jessica N./Yelp Don’t expect to find silverware at this BBQ restaurant, but don’t worry - you won’t need ’em. 633 E. Davis Street, Luling.
Jo P./Yelp This place is bustling, and very casual. Be prepared to get messy!
Denise D./Yelp The pit is where the magic happens.
Mary L./Yelp
- Bastrop - Southside Market & Barbeque
Ian L/Yelp Southside Market is the oldest BBQ restaurant in the state - established in 1882. You’ll find this delicious BBQ joint at 534 Hwy 71 W in Bastrop.
Southside Market & Barbeque/Facebook If you’re here for lunch, you’ll definitely want to try the pulled pork sandwich.
Southside Market & Barbeque/Facebook For dinner, something a little more hearty - two meats and two sides. Don’t worry; you can’t make the wrong choices!
Southside Market & Barbeque/Facebook Save room for a slice of pecan pie.
- Elgin - Meyer’s Elgin Smokehouse
Paul D./Yelp These folks have been making sausage for four generations. 188 Hwy. 290 in Elgin.
Business Owner/yelp House-made sauces, homemade sausage from a German ancestor’s recipe, and a bunch of delicious smoked meat!
Business owner/Yelp We can’t even begin to explain how amazing this smells - you have to experience it for yourself!
Katie O./Yelp The potato salad is the perfect accompaniment.
- Taylor - Davis Grocery & Bar-B-Q
Chris M./Yelp The last stop on our BBQ Trail, Davis Grocery & Bar-B-Q is a quaint little shop that has a BBQ inside.
Krittika J./Yelp This place is a community staple - where you’ll find groceries, conversation and tasty BBQ all in one place.
Krittika J./Yelp Most days, you’ll find the owner, James Davis, Jr., right behind the counter, serving up his delicious food.
Jay J./Yelp The meat is mesquite-smoked and is incredibly tender.
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Black’s BBQ/Facebook
Black’s BBQ has been owned by the same family since 1932. Visit them at 215 N. Main Street in Lockhart.
Abhishek S./Yelp
Grab a plate, dish up the sides of your choice, and they’ll cut your meat up for you right there.
Wayne N./Yelp
The baby back ribs are sooo meaty.
The brisket and sausage are pretty amazing, too!
Jessica N./Yelp
Don’t expect to find silverware at this BBQ restaurant, but don’t worry - you won’t need ’em. 633 E. Davis Street, Luling.
Jo P./Yelp
This place is bustling, and very casual. Be prepared to get messy!
Denise D./Yelp
The pit is where the magic happens.
Mary L./Yelp
Ian L/Yelp
Southside Market is the oldest BBQ restaurant in the state - established in 1882. You’ll find this delicious BBQ joint at 534 Hwy 71 W in Bastrop.
Southside Market & Barbeque/Facebook
If you’re here for lunch, you’ll definitely want to try the pulled pork sandwich.
For dinner, something a little more hearty - two meats and two sides. Don’t worry; you can’t make the wrong choices!
Save room for a slice of pecan pie.
Paul D./Yelp
These folks have been making sausage for four generations. 188 Hwy. 290 in Elgin.
Business Owner/yelp
House-made sauces, homemade sausage from a German ancestor’s recipe, and a bunch of delicious smoked meat!
Business owner/Yelp
We can’t even begin to explain how amazing this smells - you have to experience it for yourself!
Katie O./Yelp
The potato salad is the perfect accompaniment.
Chris M./Yelp
The last stop on our BBQ Trail, Davis Grocery & Bar-B-Q is a quaint little shop that has a BBQ inside.
Krittika J./Yelp
This place is a community staple - where you’ll find groceries, conversation and tasty BBQ all in one place.
Most days, you’ll find the owner, James Davis, Jr., right behind the counter, serving up his delicious food.
Jay J./Yelp
The meat is mesquite-smoked and is incredibly tender.
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