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Iron Works BBQ
BBQ Joint$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
"The beef ribs are to die for."(16 Tips)
"Brisket is always solid, and the smoked turkey is always juicy."(47 Tips)
"The pork ribs here are top notch."(8 Tips)
"Amazing potato salad and definitely don't skip the peach cobbler!"(3 Tips)
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- The pork ribs here are top notch. Lines start forming out the door at 11:30am (especially during SXSW) but they move quickly. Iron Works is deceptively larger than it looks from the outside, trust me.Upvoted Mar 11
Tatiana FedorovaOctober 27, 2014Authentic Austin restaurant with amazing brisket. Great atmosphere! A balcony with a view to a channel with turtles and fish. Love it!!!
Thanos GoulasAugust 12, 2016To put it simply... OMG! Having visited countless BBQ places, this one beats them all. I've never tasted such a tender and moist brisket, heavenly ribs. Unfortunately the sausage is kind average.
Kristen AMay 5, 2019The one meat plate is a ridiculous value. The pulled pork is delicious. Mac and cheese side is a must.
SalvadorApril 13, 2017The brisket and sausages were good but not great. Really liked the cole slaw and potato salad. Also make sure to get some banana pudding for desert.
Casey LauMarch 12, 2015Get the sampler platter if it's your first time here - it looks huge but you'll eat it all and be happy you did.
Karina GotuzzoSeptember 27, 2013Delicious brisket and pork ribs, but don't seat on the deck area, it's infested with termites on the wood floor!! I was wearing sandals and a lot termites climbed on my feet.
ArdvaarkDecember 5, 2018Grab a copy of the Austin Chronicle by the front door if the line is long, and peruse the Citations by Publication while you wait.
Danyel SmithMarch 17, 2014so. excellent. the brisket. the pork ribs. the chicken. the pinto beans. the sweet creamed corn. the baked yam when they have it. plate > sandwich. ALL OF THE SAUCES!
SpoonerNovember 11, 2012The sausage is legit. Get it and get some to take home. Everything else I've ever had here on multiple occasions has been dried out beyond belief, though. Props for glass bottle sodas.
Adam GambrelDecember 7, 2014Great BBQ that is way overpriced. The food was excellent and authentic, but a two meat plate with sides was $18 for lunch.
Abner AcevesFebruary 15, 2015This is the best sauce in all of the ATX BBQ scene. Takes the meat to a whole different level! Check this place out. Delicious.
The Wall Street JournalMarch 1, 2013Reader tip: It was packed with celebrities who appreciated the SXSW open, casual, shared dining experience. You won't be disappointed. I promise. Read more
Luke HvassOctober 14, 2014Best BBQ I have ever eaten in my life. The sampler after is bomb, and the atmosphere is great. Can't wait to come back!
Melania SpagnoliMarch 8, 2015Very authentic BBQ place! The atmosphere is great and very friendly. Try the brisket!
ShadiDecember 13, 2015This is what a BBQ joint needs to be. No fancy stuff, no service; but amazing food! Beef brisket,brisket,brisket... Don't feel a shame, get in line for round two.- An old standard! Brisket is always solid, and the smoked turkey is always juicy. Lines move fairly quick.
Henry BevanMarch 9, 2017Great BBQ. Mac cheese not so good. Lovely atmosphere - authentic and wonderfully simple. Sampler plate is v large.
Amanda RoseApril 3, 2015Brisket and sausage were phenomenal! Creamed corn was great, too. Could've skipped the beef ribs, though.
Dustin PollyNovember 25, 2014Had the Beef-Brisket plate with Mac-N-Cheese and Green Beans. The brisket was so tender, and the spicy BBQ sauce made it complete.
Mark MillerNovember 11, 2015One of the best BBQ places in Austin. And a perfect low-key, no-frills environment.
Blair BenefieldNovember 25, 2014Nothing fancy about this place..paper plates, very simple menu...but none of that will matter when u take one bite of the most tender beef brisket you've ever had. Use spicy BBQ or ur making a mistake
Nick VargoSeptember 15, 2017Good sausage, even better brisket. Mac and cheese is also good! Quaint little patio.
Gennifer BorgstedtAugust 7, 2013Food is amazing! Don't expect a smile or decent customer service from the cashier; she apparently hates her life and anything that comes in contact with it.
Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013Get the beef ribs for sure. They're simply amazing. Also the spicy BBQ sauce is a must.- Deborah Au-YeungMarch 8, 2013Get the sampler to get a taste o beef ribs, brisket and smoked sausage. The beef ribs are to die for.
Len SchmidtAugust 6, 2014Great sauce here. Try the Brisket and the sweet corn. Grab some pecan pie as well, really good.
Claudia MayberryFebruary 12, 2016The beef ribs are the best. Also, the sliced beef. Loved the atmosphere.
Sebastian AlbersMarch 7, 2014Try the beef brisket with cole slaw and sweet corn salad. It's wonderful!
Emerson QuevedoMarch 17, 2010The ribs are their best dish but if you want to find that out on your own try "The Sampler" comes with the brisket, a sausage and 1 rib! - the best BBQ in downtown Austin.
Chris “RockNRollGeek” Darbro 🤘March 9, 2012Make sure to try the table BBQ sauce. Sweet, with BBQ kick, you'll love it!
Dean LarrinagaSeptember 25, 2012Oh man small, nice atmosphere. The pork ribs are great. Price is a little high but totally worth it
Gregory GoodinApril 6, 2011Great briscuit and everything else for that matter. Sauce is sweet with a little bite. Also, they have a great selection of sodas.
MTVMarch 14, 2013It’s official, MTV and Dan Platzman from Imagine Dragons agree that Kimchi Taco Truck is amazing.
Rudy PeevDecember 20, 2013If you're in the mood for bland bbq, help yourself. THis place does NOT represent Austin's BBQ.
- ArdvaarkDecember 5, 2018The green beans have some kick to them, so watch out if you’re sensitive to spicy.
Dan PyatetskyApril 17, 2021Legit bbq. Brisket was good, chicken was among the best smoked chicken I’ve had.
Get the table outside where you can watch Waller Creek.
DensMarch 13, 2009Yeah, I know it's packed but you gotta get the steak with the butter sauce (shit, what kind of sauce was it?) and the side of mac and cheese. Bananatown delicious.
Michael MuseMay 16, 2014Too many good BBQ places in Austin to pick favorites, for some reason this one made me feel most at home. Delicious BBQ sauce.
cristina carreteroMarch 11, 2013Only served at lunch but awesome loaded potato with chopped beef!!! Yum!
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