Restaurant
Iron Works Barbecue
48 locals recommend,
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A real Texas bbq atmosphere and old Austin icon. Order the ribs, sausage or brisket (or all three!) and sit on the back porch with a beer. Save your rib bones for the pups please! ;-)
Austin and the rest of Central Texas have the absolute best BBQ available in Texas in my opinion, and for someone new to Austin, Iron Works is a great first stop. Located downtown in walking distance to nightlife & entertainment, this is a great spot for lunch or early dinner before taking a walk to explore downtown.
This is a very Texas BBQ joint (meat ala carte, white bread, sides ala carte). For a taste of good ol' southern TX BBQ, this place will do the trick. Right off Ceaser Chavez and Red River.
If Franklin's is too busy for you, try this alternate on Cesar Chavez and Red River. Great all around BBQ.
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Location
100 Red River St
Austin, TX
Downtown Austin