Making a trip down to the Lone star state next week. I am going to be in Austin for a day. Any tips on what time to get there. Will probably be going on a friday. Tips on what to order? Am I going to cream myself?
I had barbecue in Austin ages ago at this little hole-in-the-wall place. I can't remember the name, but it was busy as hell, the guys behind counter were working their tales off getting the orders filled, and the food was awesome. They had one dish called the T-Man Special. What it was was _everything_ all mixed up on one plate. The owner said a trash man came in every day when they were still struggling to make it when they had first opened, and that was what he ordered. So they named it after him. Wish I could remember the name of the place.
I used to run up to Austin all the time in the late '70's. I met Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble before they hit it big nationally. Back then he just called himself Steve Vaughn, and he didn't wear all the jewelry, and he was a great guy, so were the guys in the band.
Last time I went Austin I didn't even recognize the place, apart from the food and music and the landscape of the Texas Hill Country, it's like any other big city, now. Which is to say: it's not like anyplace else on Earth!
get there EARLY!! the line get long fast!! order the brisket, it is what they are famous for IMHO. sausage is damn good too.
and add another vote for salt lick as well. place is amazing!
If you really want some good BBQ, drive about 30-45 minutes south of Austin to Lockhart or Luling.
Luling City Market ~ Real Texas Bar-B-Que
Kreuz Market | Lockhart, Texas Barbecue and Sausage
Also, if you can venture up to Georgetown, monument cafe is AWESOME