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Louie Mueller Barbecue
BBQ Joint$$$$
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"Thrillist Top BBQ List: Some of the best brisket on the planet."(24 Tips)
"The beef rib and brisket is simply the best in the world."(12 Tips)
"Brisket rocks and the peach cobbler rules!"(3 Tips)
"Straight up Texas bbq, no frills but just as delicious"(2 Tips)
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ArtJonakMarch 11, 2013The place is charred with years of accumulating smoke. The thickly crusted brisket easily passes the "doesn’t-need-sauce test” with flying colors! Closes when they run out of food, so get there early!
- MarcApril 24, 2015Thrillist Top BBQ List: Some of the best brisket on the planet. Lesser-known fact is that it also has some of the best beef ribs in the world, which are like the ones Fred Flintstone eats
- Sarah HibbardNovember 6, 2018Mueller's is true Texas BBQ. The room is smokey, the brisket is moist, and the community is welcoming. A great spot for lunch out of city limits Get their early once the meat runs out they're closed.
- MarcJanuary 21, 2021Esquire: She picked up a beef rib that seemed to weigh more than her. Bit into the juicy meat &her eyes rolled back &emitted a squeak of unfiltered delight. Polished off whole rib &asked for another
Noah WeissJanuary 18, 2020A religious bbq experience: the brisket and pulled pork with coleslaw were legendary.
NickOctober 20, 2010The brisket is exceptional - crunchy bark, deep ring, succulent meat - and the dry sausage in a league of its own. Also, you must try the dipping sauce.
Steven ShoreMarch 5, 2011It don't get any better. Feel free to go south of Austin but I'm telling you Mueller's the best, hands down. Come for the brisket (order moist) but don't overlook the sausage. Along with some buddies
Aaron SegalJuly 23, 2010The best I've had so far. A perfect bark of pepper encrusts the meat. Not too salty. The beef ribs and brisket are unparalleled. Beef sausages were excellent. Even the peach cobbler was spot on.
Linda BaerJanuary 9, 2016The brisket is absolutely the best. Go early because when they run out of brisket, they close for the day.
Susan ZochNovember 28, 2020The jalapeno sausage was great. The beans are really flavorful. The brisket was ok but seemed very lean and we ordered moist.- Kathryn AndersonNovember 5, 2015Everything here is AMAZING! 2nd best BBQ in the state. If you haven't been here, get here.
Wayne MuellerJune 5, 2012Travelers Advisory... As we do tend to sell out of menu items, we recommend travelers call us in advance of their arrival at 512-352-6206 to reserve their favorite meat(s).- Linda BaerFebruary 3, 2017Best Brisket-get there early as the doors close when the Brisket runs out.
Joe VillarrealJanuary 9, 2014The brisket and jalapeño sausage is a sure winner! One of the top 5 BBQ places in Texas.
Marilyn KowalskiSeptember 2, 2014Great brisket but my favorite was the beef rib. Over a pound and delicious.- Wayne MuellerJune 5, 2012If you have limited time for lunch, call us at 512-352-6206 and place your order for pick-up. In most cases, your order will be ready for you in only :15 minutes.
- Davina CarrDecember 1, 2018Food here is great, but they use too much pepper on the meat. Desserts are wonderful!
Chris RNovember 28, 2010BBQ the way the god's intended. Moist beef brisket, chopped beef samich peach cobbler to pick up after the meal and wash it all down with an RC Cola...HEAVEN!
Chase McDanielApril 14, 2014Most enormous beef rib I have ever seen. Those and the pork ribs are the best things here.
Todd WhiteDecember 17, 2013Just so good! Get there early for the best selection! When they run out, it's gone
SPINMarch 8, 2010Any local in Austin will tell you point-blank: If you want the absolute best BBQ, you need to go at least 30 minutes outside of town. This spot is worth the haul. Come hungry.
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Louie Mueller BBQ as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more
Kristen MaddenDecember 28, 2012You can call in an order for dine in, but they still make you wait in line to pick it up.- Brannen FrazierMarch 15, 2012
Teri FreitagMarch 2, 2013Just had a fire a week ago but up & running again. Thank goodness, I'm starving!
EdJune 23, 2010When ordering the brisket, order it moist not lean. Also the earlier you go the better as they will run out of popular items.
A special treat if you get here early enough: the smoked ribeye.
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Family owned and operated for 3 generations, Louie Mueller Barbecue has been serving the finest authentic Texas barbecue since 1949!
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(512) 352-6206
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