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Old-school, long-running BBQ joint with a down-home vibe, a menu of classic fare & outdoor tables.
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Address: 900 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 954-2201
Website: http://www.houseparkbbq.net/
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Reviews
Mother Wolf
Whenever I need to escape the woes of today’s ATX, I can rely on House Park BBQ to transport me back to a much simpler time. Not because House Park is simple or that my childhood didn’t have depth. But it’s like a little bubble of Texas in the ❤️ of whatever the Heart of Texas has become, with friendly staff and a bucket of pickles. Add to it a beautiful day such as this—70° and a light breeze in the middle of February, and I can pretend I’m 7 years old again.
… moreBob Pomeroy
I just finished the pork rib plate on special today, and lemme tell ya dems wuz some good ribs! Perfecto fall off the bone. Excellent sides too. Need No Teef to Eat My Beef! (Well, pork, really, this time. But you get my meaning.)
… moreReuben Reyes
Choice place for excellent BBQ! Got the brisket plate and my son got two meat plate with brisket and sausage. The sides we tried were beans, mac&cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. Everything was spot on. Service was great and the inside was clean and well lit. We very much enjoyed dining here.
… moreNicole Perry
Austin Local Legends: House Park Bar-B-Que.
No trends. No reinvention. Just classic Central Texas barbecue the way it has been done since 1943. “Need no teef to eat my beef.”
Located on 12th Street in central Austin, just west of downtown with a view of the Austin skyline, House Park Bar-B-Que is the oldest barbecue pit in Austin, Texas and a true piece of the city’s history.
I have been coming here since I was born, and that is what makes it a local legend. Long before social media and food trends, this was where Austinites came for authentic Texas BBQ, and they still do.
If you are searching for historic Austin barbecue, old school Texas BBQ, or a true local barbecue landmark near downtown Austin, this place is not just a restaurant. It is part of Austin’s story. Go get you some!!
… moreNo trends. No reinvention. Just classic Central Texas barbecue the way it has been done since 1943. “Need no teef to eat my beef.”
Located on 12th Street in central Austin, just west of downtown with a view of the Austin skyline, House Park Bar-B-Que is the oldest barbecue pit in Austin, Texas and a true piece of the city’s history.
I have been coming here since I was born, and that is what makes it a local legend. Long before social media and food trends, this was where Austinites came for authentic Texas BBQ, and they still do.
If you are searching for historic Austin barbecue, old school Texas BBQ, or a true local barbecue landmark near downtown Austin, this place is not just a restaurant. It is part of Austin’s story. Go get you some!!
Josh Swope
This places houses the oldest barbecue pit in Austin. Old school pit style barbecue done excellent. Great food, people, and an atmosphere that takes you back in time. Friendly people hanging out eating and sharing conversations. This place is Nostalgic, it still somehow embodies the vibe of old school Austin. Generational, family run, not the new craft stuff you find at the TB’s or Franklin types. This is the bbq of our parents and grandparents. It’s really great to be able to find a place like this still thriving in the city.
… moreCallum McDonald
Great place, and very kind to us travellers. They had a nice mixed plate for $19 (I believe). Excellent BBQ’d turkey —
… moreJulie Alexander
Y’all! They’re back ❤️ after a fire a couple years ago they are back and they do not disappoint! Brisket was so tender and the ribs and sides were soooo good! They had Mac and cheese today so we got all four sides. Some of the best bbq in Austin!
… moreGrill’n Millen
Very traditional Texas style barbecue. They have a very cool brick and steel oven that they smoke all of their meat. This style of brick oven is the only one in the state of Texas and they have now been outlawed. The brisket and ribs that we had were pretty good but to me it was a little bit dry. Maybe that’s the Texas style of barbecue but it’s not what I prefer. The flavor was pretty good and the barbecue sauce. It was nice to be able to walk right in and order instead of having to wait in line like some of the other popular places in Texas.
… morem.n. lewallen
My first time going back to House Park since the fire. I’m glad they’re back. They were good before and even better now. If you want good BBQ at reasonable prices then this is the place for you.
… moreRyan Stankard
Other BBQ restaurants take note – THIS is what true Texas BBQ is all about. There’s no gimmicks, no Michelin stars, no fusions. The only fusion here is the brisket and the oak smoke.
To say this place is a hidden gem is a true understatement. The guys behind the counter were super nice, and sliced up what I can only call an early-2000s portion (before the Great Brisket Wars and the rise of the 3-slice ‘sliced brisket sandwich’), especially for the price. I don’t think there’s anywhere else in Austin that will give you that much high-quality brisket on a good bun for less than $11.
And speaking of the brisket, it’s as perfect as I think I’ve had in a long time. These guys clearly care about the quality of the product that they make, and they’re proud of it. The brisket isn’t hiding its sins behind an overpowering pepper bark or gallon of sauce – it’s pure smoke and quality meat. The fat was perfectly rendered, the brisket was juicy without being too fatty, and the smoke rings were beautiful.
Frankly, I think these guys deserve more attention for the absolute brick-pit masterclass they’re putting on. If you want pure, Austin BBQ, this is the place to come. And trust me, I don’t say that lightly. The question isn’t IF I’ll be back, it’ll be WHEN.
… moreTo say this place is a hidden gem is a true understatement. The guys behind the counter were super nice, and sliced up what I can only call an early-2000s portion (before the Great Brisket Wars and the rise of the 3-slice ‘sliced brisket sandwich’), especially for the price. I don’t think there’s anywhere else in Austin that will give you that much high-quality brisket on a good bun for less than $11.
And speaking of the brisket, it’s as perfect as I think I’ve had in a long time. These guys clearly care about the quality of the product that they make, and they’re proud of it. The brisket isn’t hiding its sins behind an overpowering pepper bark or gallon of sauce – it’s pure smoke and quality meat. The fat was perfectly rendered, the brisket was juicy without being too fatty, and the smoke rings were beautiful.
Frankly, I think these guys deserve more attention for the absolute brick-pit masterclass they’re putting on. If you want pure, Austin BBQ, this is the place to come. And trust me, I don’t say that lightly. The question isn’t IF I’ll be back, it’ll be WHEN.