Best Dive Bars in Austin

The brisket that turned Central Texas barbecue into a pilgrimage. Show up early, bring a chair — the line is the whole ritual.

Smoked meat trailer highlighting unusual cuts of meat & locally sourced seasonal side dishes.

Casual izakaya & bar serving meat-centric shareable plates with Japanese & Texan influences.

Family-run, neighborhood joint offering seasonal menus, wines & American plates in warm surrounds.

Southern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating in elegant refurbished home.

Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables.

Chef from Oaxaca City uses locally sourced ingredients to re-create refined interior Mexican fare.

Warehouse-chic restaurant offering innovative farm-to-table fare, plus cocktails & wine.

A tasting-menu darling where seasonal small plates and an encyclopedic beer list make for a proper night out.