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Sam’s BBQ (@samsbbq_atx) · Austin, TX – Instagram
Family-owned and operated bbq restaurant in East Austin since 1957. CLOSED EVERY TUESDAY. SXSW Sunday Funday recap Good music. Good food. Great people.
Sam’s BBQ | Austin TX – Facebook
Sam’s BBQ · Open today until 8pm. Come enjoy good BBQ and a great vibe. · We BEEN open! Thank you to all our customers who keep ordering and recommending us.
68-year-old Black-owned Austin BBQ staple suddenly closes – MySA
An iconic Black-owned barbecue joint in Central Texas has suddenly shuttered. Sam’s BBQ in East Austin recently announced on social media …
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Jose-Claudia Montanez
The food here was top-notch. For $25, you get a generous portion of tender brisket and sausage, beans, potato salad, two slices of bread, and a can of soda…well worth it. We stumbled upon this spot while downtown Austin, and I’m glad we did. The flavor combinations were outstanding, honestly better than most BBQ places I’ve tried across Texas.
The only small downside is the physical structure it’s clearly older and could use a bit of fixing up but the food more than makes up for it. I’ll definitely be coming back.
… moreThe only small downside is the physical structure it’s clearly older and could use a bit of fixing up but the food more than makes up for it. I’ll definitely be coming back.
MissTee
No frills kind of barbecue joint. Watched an episode on the Food Network a few years back about this place, decided to stop by and eat while in town visiting. They have a slogan ” You don’t need teeth to eat our Beef”…they not lying! Meat was falling off the bone. I got the Sam’s special which cones with your two choices of meat. I opted for ribs and brisket. The ribs was falling off the bone. I posted a video below. The brisket was so tender. I tried the baked beans, mac and cheese and potato salad. The sides were satisfactory but the star of the show to me was the barbecue ribs. I also got a leq quarter without sauce and few peppers. Side note : I should’ve added the sauce to the chicken. They serve the food with light bread (sandwich bread) and there you have it! I sat out on the patio style benches and it felt like I was back in a simpler time when the food stood out for itself and I was getting a plate of barbecue at a family cookout.
… moreReuben Reyes
This place does not look like much more than an old shack, and inside it is also aged. But what I found was darn good BBQ done right. I ordered the two meat plate with brisket, sausage, Mac&cheese, yams, and bread. Everything I tasted was full of delicious flavors and tender. The staff were friendly and helpful. This place has been around since 1957 and you can tell by the experience, quality of the food, and flavors. I highly recommend going back in time to experience the old style of making BBQ and to enjoy choice BBQ here. Easy 5 stars review.
… moreKenny Kahle
Came here for the Preservation Austin Legacy Business Month and it was a great little spot! Its a nice, small, non-frills location with limited BBQ options. Prices were much cheaper than anywhere around and the food was just as good. Highly recommend getting a mix of all the meats and sides!
… moreRichard Rhodes
I was not impressed as I was lead to believe. The Brisket was absolutely delicious,the ribs were covered in sauce and the leg quarter had to be a day old. It was dry as a bone. I did get my food on a Wednesday so that may be the difference. I’m trying again on the weekend and if the barbecue is the same I’ll certainly be giving them a lower rating. The baked beans were extremely sweet and the mac and cheese wasn’t the best.
… moreKimberly Marie
I like the run down vibes of the building, and appreciate the black history everywhere and old decor – I love that it’s a legacy austin black owned business. But the brisket was 70% fat, dried out and tasted old with no flavor. I don’t think they used any seasoning on that meat. The sides were definitely straight from the can. Not a soul in sight and the owner was a bit rude – unfortunately I won’t be back.
… moreFaith Darnell
I came cause of all the good reviews I seen on TikTok but was highly disappointed when I started to eat the food. Me and my husband came at 10:18am (opened at 10:00AM), however, the meat tasted very old & and was not fresh at all. It was the driest , nastiest meat I’ve ever tasted in my life. It was so much lighter fluid on the sausage that it gave my husband a headache. The green beans were canned, yams had too much cinnamon & the bbq sauce tasted like tomato sauce with sugar. Beans tasted canned as well but they were good. Spent close to $80 on 2 plates & a pound of brisket & I’m HIGHLY disappointed and sad. They literally gave us yesterday’s bbq.
… moreKhari Parker
Sam’s BBQ is pure Art. To properly review this spot you’ll need to appreciate the beauty that comes from a long standing business that has remained true to history, not only in decor but also in service. In a world where artificial “customer service” is the norm, Sam’s has managed to maintain the true and genuine love that typically only comes from family and friends. I felt as if I were visiting my cousins house. Music playing and a nice chill atmosphere. No frills and down home.
I encourage anyone in the Austin area to stop by and appreciate the beauty of this historical location.
There’s a parking lot, an attached daiquiri spot, I ordered BBQ & Brisket, with sides of baked beans and yams and it was all very delicious.
All in all if you’re in town and want an authentic experience, put Sam’s on your list. Happy I came.
… moreI encourage anyone in the Austin area to stop by and appreciate the beauty of this historical location.
There’s a parking lot, an attached daiquiri spot, I ordered BBQ & Brisket, with sides of baked beans and yams and it was all very delicious.
All in all if you’re in town and want an authentic experience, put Sam’s on your list. Happy I came.
Wrangler Wells
I wanted to try this place out because I had seen a video about it on social media. I can’t remember the amount of years but the restaurant has been around for a long time, I believe about 50 years.
They sell meat by the pound and sides a la carte; but they also do a plate called the “Sam’s Special”, which is what we got, plus some extra sides.
We got brisket and sausage, and tried almost every side lol, potato salad, Mac and cheese, green beans, and baked beans.
The meats were excellent, the brisket is so soft and moist, I definitely recommend. The sausage was good as well.
The sides were pretty basic, nothing to write home about, but they get the job done.
The service here was impeccable though,the workers were so welcoming and just good vibes in general.
There is also a daiquiri spot connected to the bbq restaurant, I believe the video said it’s owned by the daughter of the owner of Sam’s.
They also gave me these great stickers
… moreThey sell meat by the pound and sides a la carte; but they also do a plate called the “Sam’s Special”, which is what we got, plus some extra sides.
We got brisket and sausage, and tried almost every side lol, potato salad, Mac and cheese, green beans, and baked beans.
The meats were excellent, the brisket is so soft and moist, I definitely recommend. The sausage was good as well.
The sides were pretty basic, nothing to write home about, but they get the job done.
The service here was impeccable though,the workers were so welcoming and just good vibes in general.
There is also a daiquiri spot connected to the bbq restaurant, I believe the video said it’s owned by the daughter of the owner of Sam’s.
They also gave me these great stickers
Ge Ge F
Good Southern BBQ in Texas State Capital! 10/10 RECOMMEND!! Great food and service. 2 meats 2 sides w/ bread option. Good portions. Daiquiri store adjoin to it w/seating. I enjoyed the Sausage, chicken w/ Mac & cheese & baked beans. My spouse enjoyed the brisket and ribs : yams & Mac. Street parking; Black Owned; Community staple.
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