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Down South Texas BBQ
North Austin, ·$$
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7.6/ 10
0 reviews“The North Austin team that brought smoked oxtails to town”
Down South Texas BBQ grew out of a championship competition team, and that pedigree shows in a North Austin family joint that cooks like it still has a trophy to defend. It claims a first for the city — smoked oxtails on a Central Texas board — and names menu items after the people who helped along the way, turning the plate into something closer to a family album. Those smoked oxtails are the calling card, braised-tender under the smoke with a deep, sticky pull. The brisket carries competition-grade care with a firm bark and clean fat, spare ribs come meaty off the pit, and the pulled pork and smoked mac and cheese round out a menu that reaches beyond the standard three-meat plate. It is precise cooking with a personal streak, from a crew that learned its craft in front of judges.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Tue–Wed 12pm–5pm, Thu–Sat 12pm–7pm
- Closed
- Monday and Sunday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Smoked Oxtails, Brisket, and Spare Ribs
What to Order
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Smoked Oxtails2
Brisket3
Spare Ribs4
Smoked Mac and CheeseWhy It Stands Out
**Competition pedigree, family soul.** Down South claims Austin's first smoked oxtails and cooks brisket with judge-tested care — a North Austin joint where the menu is named after the people who built it.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1716 W Howard Ln, Austin, TX 78728
- Phone
- +17373084444
- Hours
- Tue–Wed 12pm–5pm, Thu–Sat 12pm–7pm
- Website
- dstxbbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
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Good to Know
Down South Texas BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Down South Texas BBQ?
Regulars point to Smoked Oxtails, Brisket, Spare Ribs, and Smoked Mac and Cheese.
What are Down South Texas BBQ's hours?
Tue–Wed 12pm–5pm, Thu–Sat 12pm–7pm
What days is Down South Texas BBQ closed?
Down South Texas BBQ is closed Monday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Down South Texas BBQ expensive?
Down South Texas BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Down South Texas BBQ serve?
Down South Texas 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.
