When you come to Austin for SXSW you need to get some real barbecue while you are here. In Texas the best way to start a fight is to proclaim a certain BBQ joint the best there is but sometime you just have to tell it like it is.
So here are my top picks for this SXSW 2014 -
Pick #1 - La Barbecue
6th and Waller
http://labarbecue.com/
But if you want to really know what is going on Follow then on twitter @la_barbecue Ali will keep you informed. The lines are going to be long but there is a good chance you can get some. The open at 11am. Get in line at 10am.
Pick #2 - Kerlins BBQ
1700 E. Cesar Chavez 78702
https://www.facebook.com/KerlinBBQ - Kerlin tends to update FB more than twitter. But they are on twitter as well. @kerlinbbq
This is a new kid on the block open less than 6 months but already making waves in the Austin BBQ scene. Plus I am picking Bill cause he will be in the heart of the SXSW scene. Open at 11am. For SXSW I would get there at 10am as well. They have less BBQ in general than la barbecue. Hey, what is the worse case you are first in line and you start drinking beer a little early.
Pick #3- Mann's BBQ
8624 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
North Austin along 183
http://www.mannsbbq.com/
Follow them on twitter. @MannsBBQ
This is not a food trailer and you will not have to wait and hour to get food.
Plus Kathleen Mann is one of only 2 female pit masters in the entire state of Texas and she is doing a fine job if you ask me. I will let her tell you her story.
The best part about Mann's is that it is a restaurant and away from the crowds. You will have to get in line with the usual lunch time crowd but you will not have to contend with a bunch of SXSW peeps - generally. They have a full selections of smoked meats and a wide variety of side dishes. My recommendation is to make sure you get some of the homemade cornbread to go with your pulled pork.
I hope you get to enjoy some fine Texas BBQ while you enjoy our city.
If you do tweet me your pics. @wheninaustin
Enjoy!
Terry
