Southside Market & BBQ - Bastrop

Southside Market & BBQ is a traditional Texas barbecue place where you can either order prepared food or take home to cook. The menu selections are plenty and will find something to your liking. I ordered the Turkey plate and with Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad. It was a large portion of food so prepare to take the rest home. I also tasted pork ribs off my wife's plate and they were delicious. I enjoyed the turkey where it had great flavor and soft enough to cut with a fork. The Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad had great flavor. The sweet tea was good too. They were fully staffed from the meat cutters to the cleaning crew. The place was very clean and the staff was very friendly.

Sooo yummy! Been here twice now! Both times amazing brisket ! The sides are not the star - the cheese jalapeño filled bacon wrap thing is something you must try! The brisket is wonderful- the employees were kind both times. The place was generally clean and well kept.

Baby Back ribs super tender and very meaty!! Pulled pork very tasty and moist. Need a better BBQ sauce to compliment the delicious meat. The stuffed sausage was tender moist and delicious too!

Good honest food at a fair price. Consistently good, not as pricey as other restaurants. Little to no wait, always quiet & super clean, plenty of room, no tipping expected. Self-serve pickles, jalapeños, onion. Sausage jalapeño cheese bombs and pork steaks are filling. They never have lamb ribs when I'm there, but I hope to try that one day. Service has always been patient and polite.

One of the biggest things aboutthe Bastrop Southside Market is the wide variety of Soda options at the fountain. I was amazed to find RC AND Coke, a couple Hi C options, and many more. What a great variety! I got a baked potato with brisket and all the toppings. A delicous meal that is very filling. Perfectly baked potato and the toppings just blend in and make an incredible flavor. Wifey got a sandwhich and some potato salad. The only thing I can say I don't really like about Soutside is the BBQ Sauce. I'm not a fan of their sauce, its just a personal thing about the flavor.

The best thing on the menu is their fatty brisket; so good, so juicy and flavorful! Mac and cheese is lacking, my 5 year old had to ask for salt to shake on it because she said it didn't have any taste :/ Husband said his ribs were dry, both baby back and spare. They were out of lamb ribs so we ended up getting baby back ribs. The family meals are a pretty great deal for the amount of food you get. Husband loved the beans! Service was a tiny bit slow, even with more than 5 employees behind one counter and another employee behind the meat counter for desserts and to weigh steaks... Spent almost $200 here yesterday but would say it was all worth it

What an amazing experience. This place did not disappoint. All of the meats were tender and delicious. And I wanted to take home a gallon of the pickles and BBQ sauce! So delicious. It is counter service and everyone is very friendly. Very spacious dining room and patio, so there is room for everyone. Worth the stop here if you're traveling!

Ordered 2 mixed brisket sandwiches and the buns were old & stale and the meat was dry!! Expect much better for the high prices!

I have to say that every food item I have eaten at southside barbecue is good. The food is kind of pricey but if you're willing to pay for good barbecue, this is the place in Bastrop. Around meal time, the line can get fairly long but does move consistently. Personally, I think the sliced brisket is the best meat. All of the meat plates are good. I have tried their baked potato with brisket and was very surprised that I just did not care for it. I'm usually a fan of stuffed baked potatoes but not these. If you are still hungry after eating, they have peach cobbler and ice cream for dessert! The inside dining area is very spacious and you can either sit at one of their long tables or in a booth. They also have an"outer" dining area which is still enclosed, with windows on all three sides and has more of a picnic atmosphere. Our family has had several birthday meals and gatherings out there. It's a nice space with a little more privacy for a large group. And they don't mind if you bring in a birthday cake! Southside is usually our go to place when we have guests from out of town.

Maybe I went too early in the day. There was literally no one there when I arrived, which I was pleased to see as I thought that would translate into good food and good customer service. Customer service was friendly but felt a little rushed as if they wanted me to hurry and order. I did ask for recommendations from the cashier who recommended the two meat plate. The sausage was good. The brisket was also flavorful but extremely fatty. Neither meat had a hint of smoke which was disappointing. Portions were small. My kiddo said the mac & cheese was good. I had a baked potato, which was also small, but it was a baked potato and was what you would expect in terms of flavor. Overall okay experience.

Busy Busy. 40!0 people in line and I know why it's the. Best BBQ in Texas who would of known Bastrop the best Ribs Brisket how is that possible I really don't know but it is good

A friend and I stopped in to try their brisket sandwiches today. What a treat! Initially they told us about 30 minutes when we called in. Once we arrived, we were 10 minutes early, parked at curbside and they brought our order right out. The regular was loaded! I'll have to come back to try their loaded potato!

Excellent location. Superb service. Very good seating/spacing. Food was great. I met my cousins from Houston half way and decided on this place as our meeting place and to have lunch. I thought the menu was good. It had enough items to select from that covered all 5 of our taste. From a simple sandwich to a nice big fresh salad. In the end we delighted on the deserts, too. None complained about the food. I think the portions were good. The food was tasty and the bbq sauce added the final touch. I think prices were very good. The extra star on my review may have been for the need to give me more cobbler, but I understand, that may have been reserved for a scoop of ice cream that I decided not to take. The cobbler was good. It was not overly sweet. While I have had better, I enjoyed this. The banana pudding was very good per my cousins. They said it was nice and clumpy with the bananas and tasted great with whip cream and vanilla wafers. Yum for them. Service was superb because they were right there to help us and talk us through our menu explanation if required. They cleaned our table as required as we ate. They did not hurry us in getting out of there and they kept the place immaculate. I would definitely recommend it. And myself will return when in Bastrop.

Amazing. The food is just amazing. Beef is tasty and falling apart. A true Texas treasure. I got the the chopped brisket baked potato and wow, so impressed. Came with quick and friendly service and great crowd. Will be returning on our next road trip.

Excellent! Had the Brisket, and ( 1/2 lb) Baby Back Ribs (3) coleslaw and a Ranch Hand-side ( beans- brisket and Fritos) Brisket was tender and moist and flavorful. Baby back ribs also flavorful but maybe fell off the bone a little too soon in fairness, we were there late in the day. The coleslaw was fresh and cold and tasted great. The ranch hand side was generous and was probably enough for three people. The total price came to just under $52. A bit pricey, but it was a nice surprise.

I had been looking forward to trying this place for a while now but the opportunity never arose so when I was in the local area I made sure to stop by. My expectations were unfortunately greater than what I ended up getting. It's a BBQ spot in essence but more of a Dickies type fast food type which I was not expecting or aware of but also not a negative thing. Where the restaurant suffered for me was the quality of the food. The brisket I got with my combo was lukewarm at best as well as the jalapeño cheddar sausage. The sausage slammer I had was great as well as the beans. The Mac and cheese missed the spot for me as it felt bland and the breadcrumbs didn't elevate it at all. I wish it had been better but it wasn't terrible either. Just kind of average.

Really enjoyed this restaurant. We were in Texas to visit family and they brought us here. The restaurant is a standalone location with a huge parking lot. Once you get out of your car you can smell the smoked barbecue in the air. The inside is big with lots of tables. We ordered a family meal of the brisket and sausage with sides of Mac and cheese, beans and potato salad. The meal comes with a whole loaf of bread! Everything was delicious and we really enjoyed the Texas BBQ. Will definitely be back during our next trip to Texas.

3.5 We stopped in here for lunch. At first glance the lot was full but the line wasnt too bad and we were served pretty quickly. The loaded potato is definitely better quality than the one at Rudy's. The table area has a few different sections. We lucked out and found a booth. We'd come back.

Food was good. Lamb ribs were excellent. Service was good as well. We also bought some sausage tomatoes home from the meat market

Teach your employee Mr Vickers that mumbling under his breath about a customer under his breath is incredibly unprofessional and down right rude!!! Food was good but won't be back due to lack of customer service!

Awesome bbq. Service was impeccable, ambiance was typical Bbq joint. Overasll very good food.

Being in Barbecue Country, we drove into Bastrop for a great lunch only to find that many of the BBQ hangouts were closed until 5:00. Southside M & B was a good second choice. The food was served cafeteria style; we prefer a menu and wait staff. We had a brisket and sausage plate with potato salad and beans. The sausage was tasty, brisket was very good, and the potato salad was not to my liking ( but edible). The market looked very nice. The eating area was very large, and the decor was simplistically nice. There was a large private parking lot right off of the freeway.

Been literally driving by this place for years when passing through Bastrop. Finally decided to stop and try it, and it didn't disappoint. I ordered the 2 meat combo plate and some sausage slammers. Sausage Slammers 10/10 - these are a specialty item here and freaking amazing!! It is a sausage stuffed with cheese and jalapeño then wrapped in bacon!! All of the flavors balance out to create a unique experience for the palate. Definitely check these out! 2 Meat Combo Plate 7/10 - I got mine with sausage and brisket. Comes with 2 sides which I picked pinto beans and potato salad. The brisket is tasty but a tad too dry (I asked for lean). The sausage was ok, not my fave, but not bad. The potato salad was pretty good to me. The flavor was a bit bland and too tart for my taste, but not bad though ironically. The beans were good, I'd suggest them. Atmosphere 8/10 - the place is big, clean and inviting. Service 8/10 - friendly staff and helpful. Seemed a bit rushed with a small crowd. Overall 8/10 - definitely give these guys a shot. Better overall than a lot of other BBQ joints I've tried. www.southsidemarket.com

Brenda is the BEST! she has one of those voices that sound like a smile! Super Sweet and knows how to treat her customers good!!

After a disappointing experience at The original blacks BBQ in Austin, I was looking for a a BBQ joint for redemption. This place was it. I am satisfied with the large brisket sandwich although the bottom of the bun was a bit hard as though it was at the bottom of the warmer too long. The fatty brisket was great.

When we moved to Bastrop I was excited that they had a BBQ place... Buuuut very quickly disappointed. The food is just not great and has a very fast food vibe. The staff were a little rude and just not happy to be there. Overall not a great experience.

I've heard a lot of good things about this BBQ spot. It wasn't horrible, but not amazing. The sausage was good and I don't usually love sausage. The brisket was good, but not out of this world to go out of your way. The potato salad I give a thumbs up with some of their spicy bbq sauce on top. Beans I'm sorry no flavor. Also only beer and sodas are served. No liquor, wine or seltzers. They do have a nice little meat market in the restaurant. I thought it wasn't a bad deal for the Summer Sausage for $6.49. I say try it once if you are in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to travel to it.

Brisket is soon good! Baby back ribs are meaty and have awesome flavor. Potato salad is mayo based and nice chunks of potatoes in my opinion, it could use some sweet pickle relish but has a good flavor. Coleslaw is peppery and the veggies well chopped. Dino ribs are massive but we didn't get one today because a large part of the weight comes from the bone. Pork steaks are a favorite for us and always cooked to perfection. Great variety of fountain drinks and freshly brewed tea always available. Bbq sauce is warm and hot sauce is plentiful at the tables. Pricey but worth it. Try the smoked chicken salad next time you're here.

Great selection of BBQ. The meat market is really neat and is great for cooking at home.

We were visiting from out of town, friends were getting married in the area, and these friends suggested this location for dinner. We're from California and really love food. We arrived before our friends, so we stood outside of the line to peruse the options. Decent enough. I'll talk about the food before what happened during the interim... The Chopped Brisket Baked Potato was great, but it was heavy. The cheese and brisket on it were deep and delicious, but for the most part, once you got down to the actual potato, it was dry. I would probably order it with extra butter, or butter on the side. The special of the night was the steak, and while the seasoning was good, it was cooked inconsistently. The middle was still cold, but the outside parts were a decent medium rare. They were out of Chicken and Turkey. My guy wanted a salad, and being out of chicken and turkey, they still upcharged to add brisket onto it. I also opted for a bit of the fattier brisket with a nice bark, and they were able to provide that. And then onto the interactions: As we were standing there (outside of the line looking at the menu) a gentleman, who might have been a manager (?), approached us to do the standard small talk. We asked for recommendations and he answered. Then we mentioned that we were excited for Texas BBQ because our legit options are limited in California. Before we could get another word out, he made an off-the-cuff comment about how if our (California) politics align with the Texas politics of the house, we should be fine. What. the. literal. heck? I hate talking politics in general, so now I'm freaking out that anything might be devised as "incorrect". I thought it was initially a passive aggressive thing, but reflecting on it, who the heck brings up that when having a friendly conversation about food? And then this person re-approached us in line, along with others, to try to sell discounted sausage because the proceeds of the evening were going to a local school. We stayed friendly but it kind of surprised that he was so nonchalant about what transpired earlier. I know this is a popular chain, but unless necessary, I would probably try other locations before this one.

I believe that there are two main chefs who work here, one who is in charge of cooking and one who is in charge of seasoning. The cooking chef, is arguably the best Barbeque-r on the planet. There has never been a slab of brisket that has been cooked more perfectly. However, the seasoning chef needs to be exiled from kitchens everywhere. It doesn't make sense how something cooked so well can be so bland. This beautiful boulder of brisket basically became a boat for the borderline bad bbq sauce that they're trying to convince the masses is good. Don't fall for their lies. A fistful of seasonings and a bottle of sweet baby rays would potentially make this restaurant become an all time great

Southside barbecue has been in Bastrop now for 10-years but so many of my neighbors have been critical of Southside that I never visited the place. However, I was in Bastrop a couple of weeks ago for vehicle inspection / registration renewal and I decided to drop in and see for myself. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered some "moist brisket" and one of their pork steaks. The brisket was superbly tender and juicy - I'm not going to say it tastes as good as one of my spit roasted prime chuck shoulders, but it was very good, not overly salty, smelled wonderful, and I have had much worse. The pork steak was simply fantastic - I never tasted any barbecued pork that good, including any pork I have ever barbecued. It was really great and I will be going back for more. It was my first time in a Southside and I was impressed with the layout of the place, the cleanliness, and the fact that their air conditioning actually works! The pickles, onions and jalapenos were abundant and fresh and their bold sauce seems a bit nicer than their regular sauce to me. Definitely the nicest of any of the brisket options in Bastrop in my humble opinion.

Delicious no sauce needed brisket, good service, clean dining area, but their sweet tea wasn't Texas Quality Sweet Tea.

I always love coming to this place. The food is always great and probably some of the best barbecue around. I always get some sausage to take home for later. There are lots of barbecue options around in this place is always worth going to if you're in their area, you have to stop by.

I picked up a loaded baked potato this afternoon, at the Bastrop location. it was the one with chopped brisket. while eating it I found a chicken rib bone in the meat. Just wondering if they have changed their chopped brisket to any and all meat available so as to raise their profit level higher. Meaning chicken is a lot cheaper to use instead of all beef. If swallowed, probably could have been a trip to hospital. I would like to know if you order beef is it 100% beef? Do you get what you pay for anymore? I have been eating Southside BBQ for 52 years and this is very disappointing. Barbara Spencer bacspen@gmail.com

Very smoky brisket and nice selection of meats. Sides were decent. Would go back. Great customer service.

Highly recommend, it is very delicious!! Bar b q was tender and juicy, so much flavor. Omg, the ribs melt in your mouth!!

This place is way overpriced!! I picked up an order through the drive through of 6 baby back ribs and other items. When I got the food home and opened it they had put some other kind of ribs that were so fatty that we couldn't eat them and ended up throwing them in the trash. $48 for 6 ribs is way overpriced especially since they weren't even edible.

We frequently drive to Austin from Houston. There are two routes, one goes up 290 that takes you through Elgin. Or Highway 71 (via I-10) through Bastrop. Both of a Southside Market (longer tenured in Elgin) but decided once to check this one out. Wow, not disappointed. Because it's an enterprise it doesn't have that singular, this is our BBQ place, feel per se. Probably more like a Rudy's. But the quality and operation is as good as it gets especially outside of a major city. Long, diverse menu with all the meat options you'd want in various combos. And sandwiches as well. Being lunchtime I went for sandwiches for both visits. Sliced brisket (regular) once, and the Southside combo (brisket and sausage) the second time. The latter I probably liked better but it was sooooo huuuuge, I really don't like over portioning it I might go for the former henceforth. But the point is all the meats were good. Love my BBQ sides, both the potato salad and beans once each. The potato salad was good but maybe not the best I've had in class. The beans probably beat most other beans I've had. Both were very good and I'd order again. Service is great, very organized and fast. Usually when stopping we were looking for a time-economic stop and this delivered. In that regard becomes a "Choice A" for most trips that way. Old style country BBQ feel, big dining room with long tables, high ceiling, eclectic items around. It's definitely a great stop for the time, food, and value and would recommend.

Damned good BBQ, highly recommend! Large clean friendly space; lots of tables. Multiple drink stations. Helpful nice folks work there. Options to take away uncooked as well as cooked. The brisket is just right; moist, tender, beautifully smoked. Good sausage, not spicy. Huge potato with toppings. Well done sides. Watched them slice a moist turkey so that is what I'll order next time. Definitely be back!

Ordered a two meat plate. Received two small pieces of gray brisket that tasted like it was under a heating lamp for two days, and a pork rib that was all bone and no meat. If this place opened in Houston, it wouldn't last two weeks. It was barely edible. Save your money!

Love this BBQ! They are consistent with the original location in Elgin! Always friendly staff and clean areas! Definitely one of my top favorites!!

Great food, best beef ribs hands down! We have eaten here several times and it never disappoints!

Dinosaur beef rib one rib was over a pound. Better tasting than beef brisket. Potato salad is good too.

Quality of the food was excellent restaurant was very clean and service was outstanding have no issues or complaints regarding this establishment

Great BBQ super nice people they have lamb ribs! They also have a very nice patio and clean restrooms.

Had lunch at this location on the way to College Station. I had the smoked pork chop special with beans and Mac and Cheese. The pork chop was good and to my surprise it was not dried out. They went a little heavy on the pepper when seasoning and the sides needed some added flavor. All in all it was a decent place to stop for lunch. The service was friendly and good place for quick bbq.

I'm writing this review as a loyal customer for over 30 years of buying both the raw and pre-cooked sausage products from the Elgin location. Many times on my visit to the Elgin store I have also enjoyed a nice BBQ plate. Tonight, four friends and myself were passing through Bastrop at 6:00 pm and stopped at the local Southside store for dinner. Four of us ordered the brisket/sausage plate and one ordered the smoked chicken salad. What a complete disappointment and waste of money. No one ate more than half their meal and tossed the rest in the trash can. Here's why: -Brisket was dried out and over smoked. BBQ sauce could not save this meat. Smoke favor was extremely heavy and it made the Brisket difficult to eat. - Sausage was served COLD and didn't taste right. I don't know what the problem was...like it had been reheated too many times and allowed to cool. I've never had Elgin sausage have this kind of taste off my pit in the past 30 years. - 6:00 Dinner crowd and the tea in all four containers was dark and bitter. Three of the containers ran out when pouring our drinks. That tea must have been made in the morning and sitting there all day. Again, unacceptable for the drink price being charged and this was not at closing time. - Bread, very easy to see and taste bread sitting out and starting to crust over. - Beans, old and reheated, crusted layer, not fresh. - Smoked chicken salad, cut fatty skin and left bone fragment in meat and placed on salad. Before ordering, ask about salad, told it was made fresh in the morning. A lot of the Romain/lettuce was browning. In Summary, we spent over $100 for dinner and threw half the food away. You are charging premium prices for a BBQ meal and serving sub-standard food at this location. Your market product is sausage and you have a case full of product on display to sell and then serve potential customers a terrible tasting product. If someone has never had your sausage before, do you think they are going to buy some of your product after experiencing this type of meal. In Summary, the customer service by your employees was excellent, the food quality was terrible. I will still buy your sausage products for my pit but will probably never waste another $$ on a Southside BBQ plate. I strongly suggest management plan a 6:00 pm visit some evening to this location to validate my experience.

Great specials! Great variety. Consistently good. So glad they came to Bastrop! Miss the corned beef special throughly.