Briscuits
Restaurant · South Lamar ·
Brisket, biscuits, and smoked strawberry jam pairings
Brisket, biscuits, and smoked strawberry jam pairings
"A biscuit barbecue truck recognized on the Bib Gourmand list." - H. Drew Blackburn
"Briscuits sounds like a concept invented after seven Lone Stars and a late-night fridge raid. But this isn’t just a punny portmanteau—it’s the foundation of a whole new food group. All of the sandwiches at the food truck, parked outside Radio Coffee & Beer, start with a buttery biscuit base, then stack smoky meat and fruit jams. The namesake brisket-and-biscuit sandwich is decadent in the way only ultra-fatty beef and butter can join forces to be, topped with smoked strawberry jam for a sweet little twist. Even in a city full of great barbecue, we've never quite seen this combination before. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary But a restaurant can’t survive on one sandwich alone—pork belly and sausage versions are more than just backups on a sold-out afternoon; on any given day, they might steal the show. While smoked meats and jam might be the main draw, you could add eggs and cheese to your sandwich or order everything a la carte. Although, at that point, you’ve kind of missed the point. And what is the point again? The point is this is Texas. These barbecue mashups are big, buttery, and completely impractical for anyone with plans afterward. They’re a little too heavy for an everyday breakfast, and a little too breakfast-y for a casual lunch. But if you don’t get too hung up on labels, you’ll leave happier than when you arrived. Eat at Briscuits when you're in recovery mode, running on fumes and needing something that feels like a full-body reset. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Food Rundown Brisket + Jelly Briscuits' namesake and the reason you’re here. The brisket is moist and peppery, the biscuit is thick and buttery, and the smoked strawberry jelly adds some moisture and sweetness to each bite. Rich, smoky, and a little messy—but well worth the sticky fingers. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Pork Belly + Jelly Arguably even more fun to say than “brisket biscuit.” It’s a strong combo, with tender slabs of pork belly and spiced apple-pear preserves. If brisket and jelly feels like too big of a leap, this is a good gateway sandwich. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Sausage + Jelly Surprisingly, this might be the lightest of the core sandwiches. A split sausage link brings a good snap, while the jalapeño-habanero jelly is sweet, spicy, and layered with smoke. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Chopped Brisket This one leans more traditional: peppery chopped brisket, barbecue sauce, and melted cheese on a biscuit. There’s no jelly here, making it a solid choice for the friend who can’t wrap their head around meat and jam but still wants to hang out with everyone. It’s OK, we still like that friend (and this sandwich). photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary
"Born as a passion project by Christopher McGhee and William Spence, this Austin food truck merges barbecue with biscuits, a combination sparked when their smoked strawberry jelly proved to pair perfectly with brisket. The menu is now biscuit-focused, with standouts like the brisket-and-biscuit sandwich with smoked strawberry jam, pork belly with spiced apple pear preserves, and a simple egg sandwich biscuit; there’s also a sausage program they pride themselves on, offering three links at all times—try the blueberry sausage with smoked blueberry jam or the Texas hot gut sausage with pepper jelly. First-timers should stick with brisket and jelly and add a link of sausage on the side. Taking a barbecue approach to breakfast, they also offer basics like tomato/bacon egg & cheeses, all built on big, sturdy biscuits that let prime brisket and other high-quality meats shine. Nothing goes to waste here: brisket trim becomes sausages, pork belly trim turns into burnt ends, and biscuit scraps are made into cinnamon rolls. Plan on roughly $12–$30 per person (biscuit sandwiches run $10–$18, and plates or smoked add-ons like sausage or wings push it into the $20s–$30s). The best time to visit is lunch on Thursday or Friday—weekday afternoons have the shortest waits—while Saturdays and Sundays are busiest with tougher parking; the team hopes to grow into a brick-and-mortar with a full coffee program one day." - Kevin Chau
"The South Lamar food truck within Radio Coffee is all about combining smoked meats with biscuits. Per the name, the brisket-smoked strawberry jelly sandwich is quite intriguing — just try it. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"A newer barbecue-and-biscuit food truck that has been included among the original location's vendors." - Nadia Chaudhury