Down South Texas BBQ
★ 4.7 (276) ›Barbecue · Austin
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Open · closes 5pm · try the Tanisha's Lovely Brisket Nachos
Relaxed barbecue joint serving brisket plates, sandwiches and tacos, plus baby back ribs and grilled meats.
What people mention: Reviewers consistently praise the smoky, moist brisket and meat-packed Rico Suave sandwich, flavorful ribs and sausage, scratch sides like mac and greens, generous portions and friendly service.(from 5 recent reviews)
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What to order
from the menuTanisha's Lovely Brisket Nachos
Brisket topped with onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and our own special house-made green salsa.
Tacos & Nachos$18
Espi Especial Brisket Tacos
Brisket topped with onions, cilantro, red cabbage slaw, and our own special house-made green salsa.
Tacos & Nachos$8.99
Bobby's Best Prime Brisket Plate
Almost a half-pound of prime brisket with your choice of two sides.
DSTX BBQ Plates$21.99
Mrs. Forbes' Killer Spare Rib Plate
Four ribs served with your choice of two sides.
DSTX BBQ Plates$21.99
Grandma Joyce's Texas Trinity
One pound of our Texas trinity meats — brisket, ribs, and hot links with your choice of two sides.
DSTX BBQ Plates$35
Smitty's Succulent Smoked Oxtails
One pound of oxtails served on a bed of rice, topped with green onions, and your choice of one side.
Menu Special Items$32
Barbecue — food to try
3 on this menuBrisket✓ On the menu · $8.50
Twelve-plus hours over wood. Ask for the point (the fatty end).
Here it's “Brisket 1/4-Pound”.
Pork ribs✓ On the menu · $14.50
Should pull cleanly from the bone but not fall off it.
Here it's “Spare Ribs 1/2-Pound”.
Pulled pork✓ On the menu · $7
The forgiving cut — good even on an off day.
Here it's “Pulled Pork 1/4-Pound”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-15Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
BBQ Meats by Weight
DSTX BBQ Plates
Sammiches
Tacos & Nachos
Southern Scratch Sides
Catering Packages
1716 W Howard Ln, Austin, TX, 78728
Open· closes 5pmAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- Wednesday (today)
- 12pm–5pm
- Thursday
- 12pm–7pm
- Friday
- 12pm–7pm
- Saturday
- 12pm–7pm
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12pm–5pm
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.
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