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The Green Mesquite BBQ & More
Zilker / Barton Springs, ·$$·Est. 1988
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7.6/ 10
0 reviews“Barton Springs 'cue and Southern comfort since 1988”
Green Mesquite has been a fixture on Barton Springs Road since 1988, a casual, family-friendly spot near Zilker that pairs mesquite-smoked barbecue with a full slate of Southern home cooking. It has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and it earns its longevity by being two comfortable things at once — a smokehouse and a Southern kitchen under one roof. The brisket plate leans on mesquite for a bolder, more assertive smoke than the post-oak norm, and the pork ribs come tender with a sweet glaze. But the menu keeps going: chicken-fried steak under cream gravy, fried okra with a proper crunch, and comfort sides that turn a barbecue stop into a full Southern meal. Green Mesquite is for the table that can't agree on barbecue versus a plate lunch — here, you don't have to pick.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket Plate, Pork Ribs, and Chicken-Fried Steak
What to Order
1
Brisket Plate2
Pork Ribs3
Chicken-Fried Steak4
Fried OkraWhy It Stands Out
**A smokehouse and a Southern kitchen under one roof.** Green Mesquite has anchored Barton Springs since 1988 with mesquite-smoked brisket and ribs alongside chicken-fried steak and crunchy fried okra — a Triple-D fixture for the table that can't agree.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone
- (512) 479-0485
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm
- Website
- www.greenmesquiteatx.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 1988
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke7.7
Bark7.5
Tenderness7.6
Value7.9
Atmosphere7.8
Consistency7.5
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Good to Know
The Green Mesquite BBQ & More — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Green Mesquite BBQ & More?
Regulars point to Brisket Plate, Pork Ribs, Chicken-Fried Steak, and Fried Okra.
What are The Green Mesquite BBQ & More's hours?
Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm
Is The Green Mesquite BBQ & More expensive?
The Green Mesquite BBQ & More is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does The Green Mesquite BBQ & More serve?
The Green Mesquite BBQ & More 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 The Green Mesquite BBQ & More open?
The Green Mesquite BBQ & More has been serving Austin barbecue since 1988.
