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Rollin Smoke BBQ
East Austin, ·$$
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7.7/ 10
0 reviews“Central Texas 'cue with a late-night Tex-Mex streak”
Rollin Smoke sets up inside the Chalmers sports bar on East Cesar Chavez, smoking classic Central Texas barbecue on-site and then pushing it somewhere most trailers don't go: late-night Tex-Mex. The bar setting means the kitchen stays open past the usual sold-out hour, and the menu bends toward the crowd that shows up after dark. The brisket is the backbone, smoked on-site with a proper bark, but the twists are the identity. Pork belly burnt ends turn a KC idea Texan, sticky and rich, while smoked carne guisada burritos and barbacoa tacos give the board a genuine border-city energy. The smoked mac and cheese is the crowd-pleasing side. It is East Austin barbecue built for a night out — smoke-forward, playful, and happy to hand you a taco at midnight.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon 5pm–9pm, Wed 12pm–9pm, Thu–Sat 12pm–10pm, Sun 12pm–9pm
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, and Barbacoa Tacos
What to Order
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Brisket2
Pork Belly Burnt Ends3
Barbacoa Tacos4
Smoked Mac and CheeseWhy It Stands Out
**Barbecue for the after-dark crowd.** Rollin Smoke smokes Central Texas brisket inside a sports bar, then bends late-night Tex-Mex — sticky pork belly burnt ends, smoked carne guisada burritos, barbacoa tacos — into a genuine border-city board.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1700 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-4402
- Phone
- +15127055499
- Hours
- Mon 5pm–9pm, Wed 12pm–9pm, Thu–Sat 12pm–10pm, Sun 12pm–9pm
- Website
- www.rollinsmokeatxbbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
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Good to Know
Rollin Smoke BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Rollin Smoke BBQ?
Regulars point to Brisket, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Barbacoa Tacos, and Smoked Mac and Cheese.
What are Rollin Smoke BBQ's hours?
Mon 5pm–9pm, Wed 12pm–9pm, Thu–Sat 12pm–10pm, Sun 12pm–9pm
What days is Rollin Smoke BBQ closed?
Rollin Smoke BBQ is closed Tuesday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Rollin Smoke BBQ expensive?
Rollin Smoke BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Rollin Smoke BBQ serve?
Rollin Smoke 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.
