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Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue
Pflugerville, ·$$·Est. 2016
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8.5/ 10
0 reviews“Pflugerville's home of the Pflugerville Pfilly”
Started by the late John Brotherton, this Pflugerville smokehouse made a Texas Monthly Top 50 in 2021 by pairing serious fundamentals with a genuine sense of play. From a strip-center address north of Austin, it treats the classics and the specials with equal seriousness — a rare balance in a scene that often forces you to pick a lane. The brisket is textbook Central Texas, with a peppery bark and a fat cap rendered soft, and the housemade boudin brings a Cajun-Texan snap to the board. Then there's the locally famous Pflugerville Pfilly, a barbecue-shop cheesesteak that has become the sandwich people cross the county line for. Pork ribs and rotating specials fill out a menu that rewards both the purist and the diner who wants to see what a good pit crew does when it gets creative.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11am–3pm or until sold out
- Closed
- Monday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Pflugerville Pfilly, and Boudin
What to Order
1
Brisket2
Pflugerville Pfilly3
Boudin4
Pork RibsWhy It Stands Out
**Textbook fundamentals with a straight-faced sense of humor.** Brotherton's earned a 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 for its peppery brisket and snappy boudin — then built a cult around the Pflugerville Pfilly, a cheesesteak worth the drive.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 15608 Spring Hill Ln, Ste 105, Pflugerville, TX 78660
- Phone
- (512) 547-4766
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11am–3pm or until sold out
- Website
- pflugervillebarbecue.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2016
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.6
Bark8.4
Tenderness8.5
Value8.8
Atmosphere7.8
Consistency8.4
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Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue?
Regulars point to Brisket, Pflugerville Pfilly, Boudin, and Pork Ribs.
What are Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue's hours?
Tue–Sun 11am–3pm or until sold out
What days is Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue closed?
Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue is closed Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue expensive?
Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue serve?
Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue 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.
When did Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue open?
Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue has been serving Austin barbecue since 2016.
