The 17 Best Chicken Wings in Austin

"Green Mesquite has been around since the late ‘80s, so it’s fair to say they’ve had some time to figure things out. The focus here is barbecue—something they do very well—but you’re not reading a barbecue guide right now. Here the wings are smoked, and tossed in a tangy barbecue sauce, with just enough heat to make it a little fun. And the smoke flavor really makes it all the way through the wings. There are three locations: the original off Barton Springs, one in the Southpark Meadows shopping center, and one in San Marcos. " - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary