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B Cooper Barbecue
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A Manor Road trailer smoking lamb next to the brisket
Archie's BBQ
East Austin, ·$
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7.8/ 10
0 reviews“East 12th smoke that runs on regulars' time”
Archie's holds down a working stretch of East 12th Street, a counter operation that has fed the neighborhood without chasing the pilgrimage crowds pulled east by the marquee trailers. It runs on a short menu and a longer memory: the regulars order first, the smoke does the talking, and nobody pretends the room is anything other than a place to eat barbecue. The brisket carries a proper salt-and-pepper crust and a soft edge of oak, sliced to order and stacked into a chopped beef sandwich that is the move at lunch. Pork ribs pull with a gentle tug rather than falling apart, and the smoked sausage snaps into a coarse, peppery link. Sauce sits on the side, an accent rather than a crutch, the way East Austin has always liked it.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Thu–Fri 4pm–9pm, Sat 11am–8pm
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- Brisket by the Pound, Chopped Beef Sandwich, and Pork Ribs
What to Order
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Brisket by the Pound2
Chopped Beef Sandwich3
Pork Ribs4
Smoked SausageWhy It Stands Out
**Archie's is proof that a neighborhood pit can outlast the hype cycle.** The brisket and pork ribs are the reason a block full of regulars keeps this East 12th counter alive, one chopped-beef sandwich at a time.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1819 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702-2155
- Phone
- +15126625065
- Hours
- Thu–Fri 4pm–9pm, Sat 11am–8pm
- Price Range
- $
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Good to Know
Archie's BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Archie's BBQ?
Regulars point to Brisket by the Pound, Chopped Beef Sandwich, Pork Ribs, and Smoked Sausage.
What are Archie's BBQ's hours?
Thu–Fri 4pm–9pm, Sat 11am–8pm
What days is Archie's BBQ closed?
Archie's BBQ is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Archie's BBQ expensive?
Archie's BBQ is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Archie's BBQ serve?
Archie's BBQ serves Central Texas Style barbecue — Central Texas BBQ is defined by its simplicity: salt-and-pepper rub, post oak wood, low and slow in an offset smoker. The meat is the star — no sauce needed. This is the style that put Texas BBQ on the world map.
