Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

"Satisfying both the needs of Pflugerville residents and Austinites on their way to Ikea is Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue, a strip-mall barbecue joint that’s way bigger than its unassuming exterior would lead you to believe. It’s a bit minimalist inside, without a lot of the almost-kitschy character of old-school spots, which just means they’re focused on good meat. The brisket and sausage here are worth a short detour (wherever you’re headed), but the sandwiches justify a trip of their own. Grab the reuben that’s made with house-smoked pastrami, the Texas bánh mì to try Brotherton’s smoky (and brisket-filled) take on a classic, or get the loaded grilled cheese and see just how well smoked meats and cheese pair together. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue became known for its barbecue — particularly its smoked meat sandwiches — and other dishes. Often, the restaurant made a version of Texas Monthly’s lauded barbecue lists, including best barbecue dishes in 2018 (its smoked brisket carne guisada), the best new barbecue in 2019, and the top 50 barbecue restaurants of 2021." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Satisfying both the needs of Pflugerville residents and Austinites on their way to Ikea is Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue, a strip mall barbecue joint that’s way bigger than its unassuming exterior would lead you to believe. It’s a bit minimalist inside, without a lot of the almost-kitschy character of old school barbecue joints, which just means they’re focused on good meat. The brisket and sausage here are worth a short detour (wherever you’re headed), but the sandwiches are worth a trip of their own. Grab the reuben that’s made with house-smoked pastrami, the Texas bánh mì to try Brotherton’s smoky (and brisket-filled) take on a classic, or get the loaded grilled cheese and see just how well smoked meats and cheese pair together. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary

"John Brotherton of Pflugerville restaurant Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue will serve barbecue plates on Friday, October 7." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The Pflugerville barbecue shop serves up creative sandwiches up north. For example: the ooey, gooey brisket grilled cheese. The brisket kimchi banh mi is worth a try too." - Melanie Haupt