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BBQ Fiends
Hutto, ·$$
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8.4/ 10
0 reviews“The Hutto trailer that crashed the Texas Monthly Top 50”
BBQ Fiends works out of a trailer in Hutto, well northeast of the Austin crowds, and in 2025 it did the thing every small-town pit dreams of: it landed on Texas Monthly's Top 50 Best BBQ Joints list. That recognition put a spotlight on an operation that had been quietly cooking serious Central Texas barbecue for people willing to drive out for it. The cook here is the classic Central Texas program done with real discipline — brisket with a dark, rendered bark and a clean smoke ring, pork ribs with a proper bite, and coarse-ground sausage links. The hours lean toward weekends and the meat runs on a first-come basis, so a late arrival is a gamble. Come early, order across the board, and taste why the state started paying attention to a Hutto parking lot.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Thu 5–8pm, Fri 3–8pm, Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Heads up
- BBQ Fiends serves on weekends only, so plan around its limited days.
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Sausage
What to Order
1
Brisket2
Pork Ribs3
Sausage4
SidesWhy It Stands Out
**A Hutto trailer that outcooks its zip code.** BBQ Fiends earned a 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 nod on the strength of dark-bark brisket and disciplined Central Texas fundamentals — proof the best 'cue isn't always downtown.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1133 Co Rd 137, Hutto, TX 78634
- Hours
- Thu 5–8pm, Fri 3–8pm, Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm
- Website
- bbqfiends.com/
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.5
Bark8.3
Tenderness8.4
Value8.7
Atmosphere7.5
Consistency8.3
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Good to Know
BBQ Fiends — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at BBQ Fiends?
Regulars point to Brisket, Pork Ribs, Sausage, and Sides.
What are BBQ Fiends's hours?
Thu 5–8pm, Fri 3–8pm, Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm
What days is BBQ Fiends closed?
BBQ Fiends is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Does BBQ Fiends have limited hours?
BBQ Fiends serves on weekends only, so plan around its limited days.
Is BBQ Fiends expensive?
BBQ Fiends is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does BBQ Fiends serve?
BBQ Fiends 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.
