Worth a Journey

The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

la Barbecue

Austin, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 99 2026
la Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Austin, Texas, serving brisket, pork ribs and turkey with house sausage. Free beer comes with the meal, and online pre-orders go to a separate pickup line.

Highlights

  • Brisket and pork ribs
  • Jalapeno sausage
  • Pickles and pickled onions

Good to know

  • Brisket and beef ribs sell out
  • One line for dine-in, one for takeout

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