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Crimson Creek Smokehouse
Southwest Austin, ·$$
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7.9/ 10
0 reviews“A southwest Austin counter stacked with beef ribs”
Crimson Creek works the far southwest edge of the Austin area off Nutty Brown Road, a smokehouse that built its name on generosity — plates that arrive stacked and a counter crew that doesn't skimp on the good cuts. For a part of the metro thin on serious barbecue, it has been a genuine destination rather than a fallback. The beef ribs are the signature, big rendered bones with a hard smoke edge that reward the drive out. Brisket holds a firm bark over clean-rendering fat, the house-made sausage carries a coarse-ground snap, and the smoked turkey stays moist where lesser turkey dries out. The sides keep pace with the meat instead of coasting, which is part of why the far southwest side treats this counter as its own and works it into the weekend rotation.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Thu 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Beef Ribs, Brisket, and House-Made Sausage
What to Order
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Beef Ribs2
Brisket3
House-Made Sausage4
Smoked TurkeyWhy It Stands Out
**Beef ribs worth the far-southwest drive.** Crimson Creek stacks big, hard-smoked beef ribs alongside firm-barked brisket and coarse house sausage — a genuine destination for a corner of the metro thin on serious smoke.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 12701 Nutty Brown Rd, Austin, TX 78737-9299
- Phone
- +15127744739
- Hours
- Thu 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
- Website
- www.crimsoncreekbbq.com
- Price Range
- $$
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Crimson Creek Smokehouse — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Crimson Creek Smokehouse?
Regulars point to Beef Ribs, Brisket, House-Made Sausage, and Smoked Turkey.
What are Crimson Creek Smokehouse's hours?
Thu 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
What days is Crimson Creek Smokehouse closed?
Crimson Creek Smokehouse is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Crimson Creek Smokehouse expensive?
Crimson Creek Smokehouse is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Crimson Creek Smokehouse serve?
Crimson Creek 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.
