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Smoky Buns
Round Rock, ·$$·Est. 2024
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8.1/ 10
0 reviews“New-school Round Rock 'cue in a storied trailer”
Pitmaster Jesse Escobedo runs Smoky Buns out of the former LeRoy and Lewis trailer — itself once Smokey Denmark's — giving a young operation a chain of Austin barbecue lineage that reaches back through some serious names. What began as a family backyard dream turned into a weekend Round Rock favorite in short order, on the strength of one cut in particular. The brisket is the reason to come: Choice-grade beef from McClaren Farms seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then smoked heavy for a crunchy, blackened bark that regulars single out. Pork ribs and sausage fill out the weekend board, and the scratch sides keep pace. Smoky Buns carries its trailer's history forward while making its own name — heavy-smoke, salt-and-pepper cooking from a pit crew that clearly studied the lineage it inherited.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Fri–Sat 11am–3pm
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Heads up
- Smoky Buns keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Sausage
What to Order
1
Brisket2
Pork Ribs3
Sausage4
SidesWhy It Stands Out
**A backyard dream in a trailer with real lineage.** Smoky Buns cooks from the former LeRoy and Lewis trailer, and Jesse Escobedo's heavy-smoke, salt-and-pepper brisket — crunchy-barked, Choice-grade from McClaren Farms — is the weekend draw.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 311 Highland Estates Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664
- Phone
- (737) 241-9988
- Hours
- Fri–Sat 11am–3pm
- Website
- smokybunsbbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2024
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.2
Bark8.0
Tenderness8.1
Value8.4
Atmosphere7.6
Consistency8.0
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Good to Know
Smoky Buns — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Smoky Buns?
Regulars point to Brisket, Pork Ribs, Sausage, and Sides.
What are Smoky Buns's hours?
Fri–Sat 11am–3pm
What days is Smoky Buns closed?
Smoky Buns is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Does Smoky Buns have limited hours?
Smoky Buns keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
Is Smoky Buns expensive?
Smoky Buns is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Smoky Buns serve?
Smoky Buns 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 Smoky Buns open?
Smoky Buns has been serving Austin barbecue since 2024.
