Brown's BBQ

"A barbecue joint frequented by celebrities for its classic Texas barbecue offerings." - Courtney E. Smith

"Another Corner Bar spot, the Zilker barbecue truck is known and loved for its ribs, brisket, chicken, and pulled pork. Don’t forget the sides: The homemade potato salad and coleslaw are worth the attention. Diners can take their orders to go or sit at one of the truck’s adjacent picnic tables with their barbecue spreads and, if they know what’s good for them, a large sweet tea. Takeout orders can be placed in person." - Nadia Chaudhury

"It’s hard to miss the bright red trailer outside Zilker spot Corner Bar, serving simple, high-quality meats. Owner and pitmaster Daniel Brown serves what he calls “old-school barbecue,” where the goal is to give “people great food for a cheap price.” Pair the smoked meat plate with drinks from the bar. Service style: food truck-style service with indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of the host site; takeout orders can be placed in person. Days and hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Line situation: Minimal Recommended orders: brisket, pork ribs, chicken, and the pulled pork sandwich." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"It’s hard to tell whether this saloon-style BBQ joint is ironically or wholeheartedly embracing its Texas roadside atmosphere, with its dark wood walls covered in vintage signs and rickety pleather chairs. But the food is certainly no joke. Come here for the crackling pork belly, smoked crispy half chicken, and gooey brisket grilled cheese sandwich on buttery Texas toast, all of which make the inevitable wait for a table worth your time. Skip the sides and opt instead for an outstanding chocolate chip cookie pie, served warm, and airy banana bourbon cream pie to end your meal on a high note. photo credit: Sam Schwab" - Chloe Zale

"We like a lot of the food at Brown’s, but we keep going back for the smoked chicken thighs, with dark meat that’s fattier and juicier than you’d ever think possible. Brown’s also makes a smoked cabbage side, with a vinegary, smoky, and sweet bite to it that made us rethink everything we thought we knew about cabbage (to be fair, it wasn’t a lot). It’s located at Corner Bar on South Lamar, and occasionally they’ll run a special where you can get a free plate of barbecue when you open a bar tab. " - nicolai mccrary