As you might well know, they take their BBQ very seriously in Texas, so we set out to find the very best places for ribs in Austin.
When it comes to a dish as tasty as ribs, each spot has their own style – you won’t get everybody agreeing on where’s best you won’t be going too far wrong in any of the restaurants below.
All you have to do is grab a couple of friends, work up an appetite and get ready to eat some of the tastiest ribs you could ever imagine. Life really doesn’t get much better than eating these ribs in Austin.
The Best Ribs In Austin
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1. Kerlin BBQ
They serve up some of the best BBQ in America and their mixed platter is the stuff of legend. Great brisket, sausage and pulled pork, but the pork ribs are a thing of pure beauty.
Cooked slow and low, the meat falls off the bone as soon as you pick them up. Quite possibly the best ribs you will ever taste.
2. Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q
Rudy’s is a small local chain that serves across the state and ships their amazing sauces nationwide. Their quick service and family atmosphere make it the perfect place to bring the kids for a family day out.
The ribs taste absolutely sensational; it is all about dipping them into those wonderful house sauces.
3. Stiles Switch BBQ
They specialise in slow smoked meats and a large selection of craft beer. What more could you want from life than that winning combination?
They serve both pork ribs and beef ribs, so you are going to have a tough choice to make. Both are tender and juicy beyond belief.
4. Terry Black’s Barbecue
They’ve been open since 2014 and have been making a big name for themselves with world class BBQ, and their ribs in particular.
They serve both pork and beef varieties, or for a real treat, you can have them as part of a platter. The sort of place you bring a large group pf friends and a serious appetite, as the portions are on the large side.
5. Franklin Barbecue
Aaron Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most important BBQ pit masters in the world. He has published books on the subject and has a huge following. His techniques are legendary. So it’s no surprise that his barbecue joint is amazing.
They sell ribs by the pound and they come served with wonderfully original and unique toppings. Once you eat here once you’ll be hooked for life.
6. Micklethwait Craft Meats
Founded in 2012 by pitmaster Tom Micklethwait, they offer up oak fired BBQ in a casual setting. It’s all about the focus being on the food here and the ribs truly are out of this world. It is perfectly acceptable to suck the remaining meat and juices off the bone!
The restaurant is independent and place a huge emphasis on sourcing the very best local produce.
7. County Line
They were founded with the principles of showing off Texas BBQ, serving great food and doing so with amazing service in unique locations. They’ve ticked all those boxes at their seven local locations, and done so in style.
The perfect place to come with a few friends for ribs and beers and to linger for a few extra drinks.
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