Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Thu, 26 Sep 2013 04:28:31 -0500, Alan Holbrook wrote:
>
>> I'm going to be spending a few days in Texas for the the
>> first time
>> in November, split between Austin and San Antonio. Where
>> do I
>> _absolutely_ have to go for stellar Texas barbeque? Is
>> the Salt
>> Lick worth the hype?
>
> All the yuppies would say Franklin's. But that's only if
> you want to
> stand in line for hours on end.
>
> In Austin the current hot spots for BBQ afficianados
> besides Franklin
> a
>
> John Muellers Meat Company (my #1 spot)
> Stiles Switch
> La Barbecue (formerly John Muellers BBQ)
>
> The beef short ribs and brisket are the two most
> worthwhile offerings.
> Sausage next, then pork.
>
> Rudy's and County Line are small chains found in both
> cities and
> actually have some passable BBQ even though they get a bad
> rap by some
> folks. But not as good as the above places. Try these if
> you must
> eat after 4:00pm (I think stiles switch is open all
> day/night,
> though).
>
> Salt Lick is all hype. As are most of the "old time
> favorites" just
> outside of the city (Kreuz, Smitty's, Coopers, etc...)
>
> -sw

what happened to Ironworks?
Though that was one of your favorites, too?
We got Rudy's here and they are hit and miss