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Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue. With a menu you won’t find anywhere else and plenty of seating, Loro will be your new favorite place in Addison. Loro is brought to you by James Beard Award winners, Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue.
Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in a rustic spot with beer, wine, and cocktails, plus a giant patio.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 916-4858
Website: https://www.loroeats.com/locations/austin/south-lamar/
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Reviews
Andy Gonzalez
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is a powerhouse collaboration between two of Austin’s most famous culinary figures: Tyson Cole (the creative force behind Uchi) and Aaron Franklin (the pitmaster of Franklin Barbecue).
On a whim, we decided to try this place for a late lunch and we were not disappointed — well other than the fact that the brisket isn’t served until after 4pm we weren’t disappointed. Luckily the food we were able to order was incredible, and worthy of a second visit. I’ll make sure we wait until after 4pm next time!
As for the atmosphere, it has a “Texas dancehall” feel with high vaulted ceilings, long communal wooden tables, and a massive, dog-friendly outdoor patio shaded by oak trees.
Here’s what we ordered:
Brussels Sprouts (pictured)
Oak Grilled Edamame (not pictured)
Smoked Hot Wings w/Miso Blue Cheese (pictured)
Pork Belly (pictured)
Sesame Rice Noodles (pictured)
Loro Cheeseburger (not pictured)
Pork Katsu Sandwich (not pictured)
All of the food was amazing and worthy of a second (or third) order. The highlight of the order for me was the cheeseburger. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of it, but believe me when I say that it’s one of the best burgers in Austin.
I really do try to shy away from giving out 5 star reviews, but Loro deserves every star. I can’t wait to visit again.
… moreOn a whim, we decided to try this place for a late lunch and we were not disappointed — well other than the fact that the brisket isn’t served until after 4pm we weren’t disappointed. Luckily the food we were able to order was incredible, and worthy of a second visit. I’ll make sure we wait until after 4pm next time!
As for the atmosphere, it has a “Texas dancehall” feel with high vaulted ceilings, long communal wooden tables, and a massive, dog-friendly outdoor patio shaded by oak trees.
Here’s what we ordered:
Brussels Sprouts (pictured)
Oak Grilled Edamame (not pictured)
Smoked Hot Wings w/Miso Blue Cheese (pictured)
Pork Belly (pictured)
Sesame Rice Noodles (pictured)
Loro Cheeseburger (not pictured)
Pork Katsu Sandwich (not pictured)
All of the food was amazing and worthy of a second (or third) order. The highlight of the order for me was the cheeseburger. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of it, but believe me when I say that it’s one of the best burgers in Austin.
I really do try to shy away from giving out 5 star reviews, but Loro deserves every star. I can’t wait to visit again.
K Liu
Great dining experience. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. Fast, efficient service model. Tasty Asian fusion dishes.
Recommended dishes:
– Chicken Karaage – more like Korean style fried chicken, but was very tasty.
– Arugula & Melon Salad – seemingly strange combination was surprisingly good.
– Char Siew Pork Belly – tad sweet but bursting with flavor
– Sesame Rice Noodles – was an excellent companion to balance out the strong flavors of the Char Siew
… moreRecommended dishes:
– Chicken Karaage – more like Korean style fried chicken, but was very tasty.
– Arugula & Melon Salad – seemingly strange combination was surprisingly good.
– Char Siew Pork Belly – tad sweet but bursting with flavor
– Sesame Rice Noodles – was an excellent companion to balance out the strong flavors of the Char Siew
Abraham Wang
First time visiting this Asia fusion BBQ restaurant, my daughter’s boy friend said this BBQ meal is the best meal in 2025.
We had Brussels sprouts, broccoli, salad, potatoes, beef brisket, pork ribs, turkey breast with fresh veggies for wrapping the meat. And Pork belly. All dishes are tasty and meat is smoked sweet flavored.
We are enjoying food here
Service is fast and waiter / waitress is nice.
Place is not noisy and environment is comfortable and good vibes.
Marking one of must visit BBQ place in Austin.
… moreWe had Brussels sprouts, broccoli, salad, potatoes, beef brisket, pork ribs, turkey breast with fresh veggies for wrapping the meat. And Pork belly. All dishes are tasty and meat is smoked sweet flavored.
We are enjoying food here
Service is fast and waiter / waitress is nice.
Place is not noisy and environment is comfortable and good vibes.
Marking one of must visit BBQ place in Austin.
Wayne Balsiger
Excellent food. We had the Chicken Karaage and Lunch Two-step with pulled pork and texas sweet corn. We had added the Seaweed salad.
Zero proof cocktails include the Strawberry thai basil margaritas that was great.
… moreZero proof cocktails include the Strawberry thai basil margaritas that was great.
Gale Knighten
Beautiful restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating and heaters. Happy hour is wonderfully priced, but the bartenders need some work. I was told that one of the drinks was sold out, and then I noticed that some customers after us were able to get the drinks. Also, when asked about slushy recommendations to go with the twice pony special, the bartender was unable to recommend anything. They were cordial, but definitely felt like they didn’t really care. It could be that they were swamped by happy hour folks too.
With the actual food and service workers, the appetizers were absolutely delicious, and the food delivery workers were prompt. They were the ones to actually provide some recommendations! The edamame was delightfully citrusy, with the sriracha adding flavour instead of spice. The rice bowl had tons of pickles which added some great brightness! Also, queso is a must try at happy hour!
… moreWith the actual food and service workers, the appetizers were absolutely delicious, and the food delivery workers were prompt. They were the ones to actually provide some recommendations! The edamame was delightfully citrusy, with the sriracha adding flavour instead of spice. The rice bowl had tons of pickles which added some great brightness! Also, queso is a must try at happy hour!
Daniel Miller
Wow, was this place a nice surprise!
I can’t believe I haven’t tried this place before. My cousin lives in Zilker right down the road from the Lamar location. I tried it today mostly due to proximity and boy was I glad I took the plunge.
This restaurant is a fusion of 2 of my favorite spots in Austin:
– Franklin’s BBQ
– Uchi Japanese / sushi
They bill themselves as an Asian smokehouse and wow do they have an intriguing menu. My appetite is greatly diminished following my cancer treatments so I am not able to consume anywhere near what I used to, but that just gives me more reason to come back and explore the menu.
Today, I had:
– OAK GRILLED EDAMAME (GF)
lemon zest, white sesame, sriracha powder
SEAWEED SALAD
sweet cucumbers, ponzu, sesame seeds
– LORO CAESAR SALAD with crispy fried chicken breast:
smoked caesar dressing, crispy breadcrumbs, parmesan
Everything was *on point* and succulent.
The edamame was easily the best I have ever had. I shucked the first few beans out by hand for the photo, but the rest was consumed as intended – in the mouth, resulting in seasoning caked fingertips which resulted in frequent cleaning via suckling – the seasoning is so delicious and you can really taste the oak roasted flavor.
The seaweed salad was also succulent and the soy sauce and cucumbers really enhanced the flavors.
Finally, the Caesar salad was sooo fulfilling and there was liberal usage of the Parmesan and crispy breadcrumbs. The chicken was toasted perfectly.
I will definitely be back in March for the MotoGP race @ COTA and likely sample more of the BBQ side. What a pleasant surprise this was – a new addition to the robust Austin food scene.
Special shout out to my server / bartender Joe who was very attentive, polite, and professional. He treated me with respect and kindness and it was very appreciated – can’t wait to come back!
… moreI can’t believe I haven’t tried this place before. My cousin lives in Zilker right down the road from the Lamar location. I tried it today mostly due to proximity and boy was I glad I took the plunge.
This restaurant is a fusion of 2 of my favorite spots in Austin:
– Franklin’s BBQ
– Uchi Japanese / sushi
They bill themselves as an Asian smokehouse and wow do they have an intriguing menu. My appetite is greatly diminished following my cancer treatments so I am not able to consume anywhere near what I used to, but that just gives me more reason to come back and explore the menu.
Today, I had:
– OAK GRILLED EDAMAME (GF)
lemon zest, white sesame, sriracha powder
SEAWEED SALAD
sweet cucumbers, ponzu, sesame seeds
– LORO CAESAR SALAD with crispy fried chicken breast:
smoked caesar dressing, crispy breadcrumbs, parmesan
Everything was *on point* and succulent.
The edamame was easily the best I have ever had. I shucked the first few beans out by hand for the photo, but the rest was consumed as intended – in the mouth, resulting in seasoning caked fingertips which resulted in frequent cleaning via suckling – the seasoning is so delicious and you can really taste the oak roasted flavor.
The seaweed salad was also succulent and the soy sauce and cucumbers really enhanced the flavors.
Finally, the Caesar salad was sooo fulfilling and there was liberal usage of the Parmesan and crispy breadcrumbs. The chicken was toasted perfectly.
I will definitely be back in March for the MotoGP race @ COTA and likely sample more of the BBQ side. What a pleasant surprise this was – a new addition to the robust Austin food scene.
Special shout out to my server / bartender Joe who was very attentive, polite, and professional. He treated me with respect and kindness and it was very appreciated – can’t wait to come back!
Lily Gill
Loved our lunch here on a sunny day. As a group of 4 we tried lots of dishes for $115-we ordered more than we needed. We loved the chicken karage, and gojuchang bbq chicken. All the pickles were super fresh and tangy. There is loads of seating both in and outside.
… moreDiego Salinas
I keep trying to love this place and it keeps coming up short. I get the concept, and I like the space, but I find the food is always just short of greatness. Maybe it’s the price, or the portion size. Maybe it’s a bizarre mix of flavors that while technically “fusion” don’t necessarily fuse. I leave this spot to the hip new Austinites who seem to love it so much
… morePhillip Dworken
Vibe & Service
Loro has a very specific energy, it’s loud, dark, and consistently crowded. The system here is a bit different: you wait in line at the bar to place your order, and then the food is brought to your table surprisingly quickly.
The Experience
I had a bit of a mishap during my visit. I stepped inside for a moment to grab an iced tea, and a busboy cleared my plate before I was finished. I told the cashier inside and they were just like “oh okay” I probably could have asked for a refund if I wanted to make a fuss,, the silver lining was that it gave me an excuse to order a few more things to try and take some to-go.
Pro Tip for Solos
If you are dining alone, I’d suggest staying inside and sit at the bar. The busboys are too fast. If you’re sitting outside by yourself and step away for even a second, there’s a good chance your food will be “stolen” by the staff thinking you’re done.
… moreLoro has a very specific energy, it’s loud, dark, and consistently crowded. The system here is a bit different: you wait in line at the bar to place your order, and then the food is brought to your table surprisingly quickly.
The Experience
I had a bit of a mishap during my visit. I stepped inside for a moment to grab an iced tea, and a busboy cleared my plate before I was finished. I told the cashier inside and they were just like “oh okay” I probably could have asked for a refund if I wanted to make a fuss,, the silver lining was that it gave me an excuse to order a few more things to try and take some to-go.
Pro Tip for Solos
If you are dining alone, I’d suggest staying inside and sit at the bar. The busboys are too fast. If you’re sitting outside by yourself and step away for even a second, there’s a good chance your food will be “stolen” by the staff thinking you’re done.
BigsnYets Quarles and Walsh
Superb! What an excellent restaurant. I had the chicken sandwich and the smoked salmon dip with wontons. The chicken sandwich was so damn good. The chicken was lite and perfectly cooked. The slaw had the right amount of tang. But what really made this sandwich special was the smoked hot sauce. Just the right amount of heat with this hit of smoke that brought it all together. The dip was delicious, just wish there was more. Lots of inside and outside seating. Beautiful decor. And the food came out quickly despite being very busy.
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