15 Best Austin Restaurants: BBQ to Tex-Mex

Austin's food landscape smokes with legendary barbecue and inventive Tex-Mex, set against live music echoes and Hill Country breezes. Franklin Barbecue's brisket lines form at dawn for melt-in-mouth perfection rubbed with secret spices. Modern spots like Uchi fuse sushi with Texas twists using local gulf shrimp. Practical pointers: Download Yelp for wait times, visit food trucks on South Congress for quick bites, and BYOB where allowed.