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I'm headed to Austin at the end of the month, any good recommendations? Beer, food or otherwise? I'm sure I'll try to make the trek out to Jester King, but I'll mostly be in the downtown area sans car.
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You won't go hungry at the Iron Works BBQ.

http://ironworksbbq.com/
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That looks fantastic, I will put it on the list, thanks!


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Rate Beer can take you to good places. https://www.ratebeer.com/places/regions ... s/0640/43/
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If you really dig BBQ, the Austin area is one of the best in the country for brisket and links.

If you're willing to stand in line, Franklin BBQ is the Mecca for brisket (plus, other stuff!) They only serve lunch (11am - 3pm; closed on Mondays) and folks start lining up before 7am most days (sounds like Great Taste tickets) and they sell out everyday, usually by 2pm.

If you have transportation and time, drive up to Lockhart and hit the Grandaddies of them all Kreuz Market and Smitty's Market. Several other great spots in town, too.

Or head out to Driftwood to The Salt Lick for their legendary beef ribs. Bring your cooler as it's a BYO spot.
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tony b wrote:If you really dig BBQ, the Austin area is one of the best in the country for brisket and links.

If you're willing to stand in line, Franklin BBQ is the Mecca for brisket (plus, other stuff!) They only serve lunch (11am - 3pm; closed on Mondays) and folks start lining up before 7am most days (sounds like Great Taste tickets) and they sell out everyday, usually by 2pm.

If you have transportation and time, drive up to Lockhart and hit the Grandaddies of them all Kreuz Market and Smitty's Market. Several other great spots in town, too.

Or head out to Driftwood to The Salt Lick for their legendary beef ribs. Bring your cooler as it's a BYO spot.
Thanks Tony, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!


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Matt F wrote:Rate Beer can take you to good places. https://www.ratebeer.com/places/regions ... s/0640/43/
Good to know, thanks I didn't know they had that feature.


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La Margarita on i35 in Round Rock is great tex mex. At least it was 12 yrs ago when i was there last

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