Stiles Switch BBQ

"A barbecue restaurant known for its ribs, attracting celebrities with its authentic Texas barbecue experience." - Courtney E. Smith

"The Brentwood barbecue restaurant is an easy neighborhood spot, with plentiful seating, meats by the pound, and minimal lines. Stiles Switch keeps things interesting with daily specials like smoked prime rib, chicken wings, and enchiladas. Lead pitmaster Lance Kirkpatrick trained under the legendary Bobby Mueller in Taylor. There’s a second location in Cedar Park and a Cajun-focused offshoot out in Dripping Springs. Service style: counter-service with indoor and patio dine-in areas; takeout orders can be placed online or in person. Line situation: Minimal Days and hours: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Recommended orders: brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, turkey, sausages, smoked half-chickens, barbecue sandwiches, and peach cobbler." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"The oak-smoked wings at the barbecue spot Stiles Switch are flash-fried and then tossed in one of their sauces—either Alabama white, buffalo, or honey barbecue. These used to be a special only available on Sundays—to go with pro football games. And that’s exactly what they’re aiming to be: classic sports bar-style wings, with the requisite ranch for dipping and some celery sticks for good measure. Lucky for you though, because these wings are now available six days a week. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"Stiles Switch offers a few things that other spots in town don’t: beer on tap, an indoor air-conditioned space (there’s also a patio), and most importantly, consistently solid Central Texas barbecue available at all hours of the day. The brisket can occasionally come out slightly dry, but it’s nothing a generous amount of barbecue sauce can’t help. " - nicolai mccrary

"When people are visiting from out of town and it’s the middle of the summer and it’s just too hot to eat outside, we go to Stiles Switch because they offer a few things: beer on tap, an indoor air-conditioned space (there’s also a patio), and most importantly, consistently solid Central Texas barbecue. We’re also big fans of their smoked chicken wings and their rich but airy corn casserole. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion