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Hometown BBQ joint offering authentic Central Texas bbq smoked on pits in restaurant over post oak. Stop in for beef sausage, brisket, pork or lamb ribs, pork steaks, sandwiches plus other traditional bbq dishes served with Texas hospitality. Located at 183A & Crystal Falls Parkway right off 183A Service Road
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Address: 1420 Shimmering Lane, Leander, TX 78641
Phone: (512) 817-4991
Website: https://southsidemarket.com/pages/restaurant-locations/best-bbq-leander-tx
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Reviews
Pete Riley
We had been wanting to come here since they opened in June. Now I wish we came here sooner! Absolutely outstanding from the ambiance to the service to the food. I have negative to say. I ordered the Friday pork belly special. It included 3 thick slabs of pork belly and I opted for the jalapeño cheddar sausage as my second meat. My sides were potato salad and Cole slaw. My wife had the baby back ribs with Mac and cheese and cole slaw. The portions were large (we brought home leftovers) and absolutely delicious! The meats were moist, full of flavor, and very tender. The sides were large. The condiments available at the counter included jalapeños, pickles, and sliced onions. The service was incredibly friendly and engaging. Our food was served up quickly with a smile. We couldn’t finish everything so brought the leftovers home to enjoy later. The ambiance is pure Texas BBQ with deer heads mounted on the wall and Ronnie Milsap playing through the speakers. We couldn’t have asked for more. We will most certainly return for more deliciousness.
… moreCarson Morgan
So glad to have Southside BBQ come to Leander. Easy access off of 183 makes it super easy to swing in. I’ve hit the drive through each time I’ve been to this location. The drive through is quick. The food is outstanding. The Sausage Slammer is a must try.
… moreDi Leigh
We went here for the first time on a Thursday evening for dinner. It took about 10 minutes to order due to a large group in front of us who were not familiar with the menu but we were not in a hurry. Once ready to order we were told they were out of the regular sausage so I had to quickly change what I wanted to turkey and brisket. I had asked for moist brisket but that’s not what I received. We eat a lot of BBQ and I have to say this brisket was very dry. I’m not a fan of putting BBQ sauce on my brisket to make it taste better. It should be good without that addition.
The place is decorated nicely with the history of the business on a wall when you walk in. They have a HUGE bbq pit placed outside front that is really cool to see.
With all the other BBQ places around town, this will not be my first choice next time. Although their sides were pretty delicious!
… moreThe place is decorated nicely with the history of the business on a wall when you walk in. They have a HUGE bbq pit placed outside front that is really cool to see.
With all the other BBQ places around town, this will not be my first choice next time. Although their sides were pretty delicious!
Mike Dombrowski
Wow! Stopped in expecting just another fast food BBQ sandwich and left 100% fully impressed!
The entire staff was super friendly and ready to assist. As I went through the line I was given plenty of recommendation and was even offered a sample of a pork steak; which turned out to be a pork butt sliced into steaks, seasoned, and thrown on the smoker…it was incredible!
I ordered brisket and 2 sides…and I was AMAZED! Instead of reaching into a warmer with meat that had been sliced hours ago (hello Bill Miller), the brisket was thrown on the cutting board and perfectly sliced on the spot!
I sailed through the line and couldn’t believe the feast being assembled before me.
Checkout was efficient and friendly and the entire restaraunt was spotlessly clean. The cashier even told me that she’d rather be at work because she liked hanging out with her coworkers.
I grabbed my condiments, fresh onion and jalapeños and found a seat. The food was delicious! Part way through my meal the GM stopped by the table to check on my meal; turns out it was the same guy that was working the line when I ordered my food!
Refreshing to see leaders who lead from the front I stead of hiding in their office…its not surprising that the entire store runs like a Swiss watch…everyone seemed to love their jobs and did them well!
Hats off to the entire Southside team in Leander, this is how BBQ SHOULD be!
… moreThe entire staff was super friendly and ready to assist. As I went through the line I was given plenty of recommendation and was even offered a sample of a pork steak; which turned out to be a pork butt sliced into steaks, seasoned, and thrown on the smoker…it was incredible!
I ordered brisket and 2 sides…and I was AMAZED! Instead of reaching into a warmer with meat that had been sliced hours ago (hello Bill Miller), the brisket was thrown on the cutting board and perfectly sliced on the spot!
I sailed through the line and couldn’t believe the feast being assembled before me.
Checkout was efficient and friendly and the entire restaraunt was spotlessly clean. The cashier even told me that she’d rather be at work because she liked hanging out with her coworkers.
I grabbed my condiments, fresh onion and jalapeños and found a seat. The food was delicious! Part way through my meal the GM stopped by the table to check on my meal; turns out it was the same guy that was working the line when I ordered my food!
Refreshing to see leaders who lead from the front I stead of hiding in their office…its not surprising that the entire store runs like a Swiss watch…everyone seemed to love their jobs and did them well!
Hats off to the entire Southside team in Leander, this is how BBQ SHOULD be!
Tomas Maybach
Waited a week after Grand Opening to try a sampling in a TOGO Order.
I got a half Chicken.
A Jalapeño Sausage.
Brisket.
Pinto Beans.
Potato Salad.
The Chicken was really Oily but great flavor.
Ditto for the Sausage. Tastes great, but Oily.
Brisket was great.
Potato Salad needed Salt and was overpowered by Celery.
The beans were good, but, I stabbed the roof of my mouth with a bone shard, from probably a pork bone used for flavoring?
The service is slowed down by these tickets the line workers write everything down on for your Order.
All the other BBQ place just trust the Cashier to visibly see and ring up what’s on your tray.
SO WHATS THE PROBLEM HERE?
My Takeaway bag had Plasticware, Napkins, Condiments, 2 bbq sauce types.
Well done on that regard.
I think once they get the Staff experienced and some things tweaked it will be great here.
4 Stars for now.
It is my neighborhood area. I will be back.
Give it a try.
Convenient to get too.
Parking is good.
Interior is great.
Give them a shot.
… moreI got a half Chicken.
A Jalapeño Sausage.
Brisket.
Pinto Beans.
Potato Salad.
The Chicken was really Oily but great flavor.
Ditto for the Sausage. Tastes great, but Oily.
Brisket was great.
Potato Salad needed Salt and was overpowered by Celery.
The beans were good, but, I stabbed the roof of my mouth with a bone shard, from probably a pork bone used for flavoring?
The service is slowed down by these tickets the line workers write everything down on for your Order.
All the other BBQ place just trust the Cashier to visibly see and ring up what’s on your tray.
SO WHATS THE PROBLEM HERE?
My Takeaway bag had Plasticware, Napkins, Condiments, 2 bbq sauce types.
Well done on that regard.
I think once they get the Staff experienced and some things tweaked it will be great here.
4 Stars for now.
It is my neighborhood area. I will be back.
Give it a try.
Convenient to get too.
Parking is good.
Interior is great.
Give them a shot.
N. Unclebach
After giving them a minute to settle in to the new place our family finally voted to go. Long story short, we left satisfied.
We do enjoy BBQ and tried the family pack to get a little bit of everything, and I added the baby back pork ribs. There were plenty of leftovers to take home for a family of four. Be sure to grab the banana pudding and don’t hesitate to grab a peach cobbler(?) with ice cream!
Not BBQ nerd, just a meat eater.
… moreWe do enjoy BBQ and tried the family pack to get a little bit of everything, and I added the baby back pork ribs. There were plenty of leftovers to take home for a family of four. Be sure to grab the banana pudding and don’t hesitate to grab a peach cobbler(?) with ice cream!
Not BBQ nerd, just a meat eater.
Candace Lambert
So happy to have SM nearby! Restaurant is very spacious, great for large groups. There are individual tables as well. Staff was very friendly, food was fresh and amazing!!! We had the Dinosaur Beef Rib and the BBQ Brisket bowl.
… moreCynthia Garcia
I visited recently with my family and, as always, the food was exceptional. We did encounter a minor discrepancy with our order, and unfortunately, the initial interaction with our server felt a bit tense when we asked for clarification. However, once the General Manager, Mike, stepped in, the situation was handled perfectly. He listened attentively and resolved the issue immediately. I truly appreciated Mike’s swift professionalism and leadership.
… moreRobert McEnroe
Southsides fifth and newest location. Spacious inside and plenty of large tables for large parties. Nice full menu with plenty of choice meats. Also a meat market if you prefer to cook. Great atmosphere and the staff seemed friendly. Service a bit slow for a already cooked place. Everyone was busy just a bit slow. Maybe growing pains. I got the last beef rib. Fall of the bone and super tasty. Brisket was average and the jalapeño cheddar sausage was a bit to greasy, but still decent. Prices seem above average. They only have hot sauce on the table, didn’t see any BBQ sauce. Overall nice place.
… moreMichele Spano
First let me start off by saying I really wanted to love this place. I love bbq and I love having restaurants up in the Leander area. However some of the cons outweighed the pros for us.
Pros: the sausage was 9/10. I know they’re known for it and it delivered. The bbq baked potato was delicious. Huge and it had that perfectly cooked waxy potato texture I love. They did not skimp on toppings. I will definitely order this or a sausage sandwich if we do come back. Went through the drive thru and the girl who took our order was lovely. No complaints on service!
Cons: the moist brisket was the driest moist brisket I’ve ever had. I was so bummed. I did not like the potato salad or the coleslaw. I’m. It super picky about my sides but both of these just missed. I don’t know what’s in the bbq sauce but REALLY dislike it. It smells like cinnamon and it was just everything I don’t want my bbq sauce to be. The worst part of the meal…the blackberry cobbler. It was the weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten, maybe in my life. It tasted like over baked cake but it was still also gummy and had this overpowering fake vanilla smell kind of like a cheap candle. I actually spit it out. Last dislike gut a weirdly big one for me was the pickles. I love pickles…a lot. These are the saltiest and yuckiest pickles. It was also very expensive. We paid $20 for a combination plate and there was about 6 slices of sausage and 4 pieces of very dry moist brisket in there. I know meat is pricey but geez
Will I be back? Maybe but I will not ask specifically to eat here. I really tried but it just didn’t hit for me.
… morePros: the sausage was 9/10. I know they’re known for it and it delivered. The bbq baked potato was delicious. Huge and it had that perfectly cooked waxy potato texture I love. They did not skimp on toppings. I will definitely order this or a sausage sandwich if we do come back. Went through the drive thru and the girl who took our order was lovely. No complaints on service!
Cons: the moist brisket was the driest moist brisket I’ve ever had. I was so bummed. I did not like the potato salad or the coleslaw. I’m. It super picky about my sides but both of these just missed. I don’t know what’s in the bbq sauce but REALLY dislike it. It smells like cinnamon and it was just everything I don’t want my bbq sauce to be. The worst part of the meal…the blackberry cobbler. It was the weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten, maybe in my life. It tasted like over baked cake but it was still also gummy and had this overpowering fake vanilla smell kind of like a cheap candle. I actually spit it out. Last dislike gut a weirdly big one for me was the pickles. I love pickles…a lot. These are the saltiest and yuckiest pickles. It was also very expensive. We paid $20 for a combination plate and there was about 6 slices of sausage and 4 pieces of very dry moist brisket in there. I know meat is pricey but geez
Will I be back? Maybe but I will not ask specifically to eat here. I really tried but it just didn’t hit for me.