la Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant · Holly ·
Central Texas BBQ with brisket, sausage, ribs, and mac & cheese
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Central Texas BBQ with brisket, sausage, ribs, and mac & cheese
"This barbecue restaurant kept its Michelin star in the second year of the Texas guide." - H. Drew Blackburn
"I’m always craving brisket when I’m back home, so when I’m in Austin, La Barbecue is worth the wait in line. I’m obsessed with their brisket sandwich and their pickles. Oh, and their kimchi!" - Erin Russell
"Beloved and line-inducing in Austin, this LeAnn Mueller–founded barbecue landmark—she was a rare female pitmaster from a respected family that includes her brother John Mueller—earned a Michelin star in 2024. It’s known for a hot-and-fast approach that cooks brisket in about eight hours and a simple but intense salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning. Turkey anchors the white-meat options, beef ribs generally appear on weekends, brisket trimmings are repurposed throughout the menu, and a burger made from those trimmings with mustard, pickles, and American cheese is a popular special. Sides include pinto beans, coleslaw, and a wildly popular queso-style macaroni and cheese." - Brenna Houck
"As part of Texas’s groundbreaking 2024 barbecue cohort, it joined three peers in receiving Michelin stars—the first barbecue stars ever given in the Americas." - H. Drew Blackburn
"La Barbecue is a go-to for Austinites exposing visitors to our barbecue lifestyle, which means there’s usually a cross-section of locals and tourists lining up for killer brisket. It’s also become something of a celebrity hot spot. Dua Lipa, Seth Rogen, Halle Berry, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have all made pit stops while in town. (We’re going to guess the royals didn’t have to wait.) Put on your finest sneakers and join the queue while whiffs of meat waft overhead." - matthew jacobs