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CM Smokehouse
South Lamar, ·$$
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8.0/ 10
0 reviews“The South Lamar trailer behind the brisket crunchwrap”
Pitmaster Cade Mercer runs CM Smokehouse from a trailer at Bouldin Acres on South Lamar, mixing a solid Central Texas foundation with the kind of invention that travels well on a phone screen. It made its name on a single craveable idea — the brisket crunchwrap — and then backed it up with enough traditional cooking to keep the concept honest. That crunchwrap folds smoked brisket into a crisp, griddled shell, a mashup that sounds like a stunt until you taste how much real barbecue is inside. The straight brisket holds a proper bark and smoke ring, the pulled pork gives the menu a second lane, and the smoked sides keep pace. CM is for the diner who wants their Central Texas smoke with a wink — inventive without losing the plot.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket Crunchwrap, Brisket, and Pulled Pork
What to Order
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Brisket Crunchwrap2
Brisket3
Pulled Pork4
Smoked SidesWhy It Stands Out
**Traditional smoke with an inventor's streak.** CM Smokehouse made its name on the brisket crunchwrap — a crisp, griddled mashup packed with real Central Texas brisket — and backs the gimmick with a properly barked, smoke-ringed cook.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 2027 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone
- (512) 536-0132
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
- Website
- cmsmokehouse.com/
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.1
Bark7.9
Tenderness8.0
Value8.3
Atmosphere7.8
Consistency7.9
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Good to Know
CM Smokehouse — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at CM Smokehouse?
Regulars point to Brisket Crunchwrap, Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Smoked Sides.
What are CM Smokehouse's hours?
Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
Is CM Smokehouse expensive?
CM Smokehouse is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does CM Smokehouse serve?
CM Smokehouse 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.
