Austin BBQ -- who's best?

Constance C. wrote:
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> I fear this'll probably start a flame war, b/c BBQ is all but a religion
> to us Texans, but I'd like some opinions on the best spots in & around
> Austin Texas to get really fine BBQ.
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My husband and I vote for Stubbs.  Since we live in Colorado, we've only been there once, but my husband's still talking about it over a year later.  He especially loved the ribs, and as he'll tell you he's pretty picky about ribs.  We had to have my brother (the Austinite) ship us some of Stubbs' rub, mopping and bbq sauces, so that we could attempt to reproduce their bbq at home.
  -Karen

There are a number of good places in Austin... Stubbs BBQ, Ironworks, etc. BUT, If you want exceptional BBQ I recommend making a trip to the hill country to Cooper's in Llano Texas.  The taste of their brisket will bring you to your knees.  Incredible stuff!

maddie

Lee S. wrote:
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> Constance C. wrote:
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> > Someone wrote:
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> > :Pokey Jo's has some really fine, spicey home-made -- not gristly at
> > all.
> >
> > Um...computer gremlins ate the nice word SAUSAGE that was supposed to
> > appear between the words "home-made" & the "--" dashes.
> >
> > Must've been hungry.  Considering P-J's sausage, I can't blame 'em...
> >
> > Holl.
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> I'm partial to the beef at Ruby's.  Next time I'll take a bottle of Sonny
> Bryan's sauce with me.