Amazing ribs, fantastic sauce. Had them delivered from Austin to Houston via 2-day FedEx.

My briquet sandwich was delicious. staff was friendly. Casual spot with take out and dine in easy options. fast service.

Service was fast and friendly. The barbecue was amazing - Great smoke flavor and very pull apart tender.

service was fast and friendly. The barbecue was amazing - Great smoke flavor and very pull apart tender.

The beef rib was cooked perfectly, and the brisket fell apart in my mouth, the beans have an awesome little kick to them too. I left satisfied

Shoutout to Stephanie at the order counter! Was our first time here last week & the beef ribs absolutely hit. Loved it. no wait too compared to the long lines at the overhyped bbq places here in …

Not sure why this place only has 3.7 overall rating. It was really good!!\n\nThe brisket was tender with a wonderful smoke flavor. The sausage had a nice pop with the casing but also a deep, rich f…

Our first stop in Austin! Iron works BBQ was recommended by our hotel concierge. For a Friday night, there was luckily no wait. We walked right in, ordered at the front and found seats in the bac…

The brisket is so good. Eat inside. This is what a BBQ restaurant should look like. Located near the lake downtown. I recommend the potato salad

The brisket is so good. Eat inside. This is what a bbq restaurant should look like. Located near the lake downtown. I recommend the potato salad

The brisket is so good. Eat inside. This is what a bbq restaurant should look like. Located near the lake downtown. I recommend the potato salad

I like the style and ambient. Good option to visit. Not my top 10 but high up there for sure. Convenient location, good service.

Scott Hobin

Had a fantastic lunch here and went with the Chicken Plate perfectly smoked, juicy, and full of flavor. The sides hit the spot, especially the slaw and corn. Service was friendly and fast, and the whole place has that authentic Austin BBQ charm. Great food, great vibe, definitely worth a stop!

Steve Reed

Great barbecue spot in downtown Austin. Atmosphere was cool and the service fast. Food was great. Could decide who got the sampler platter. My favorites were the brisket and the sausage but it was all really good.

+2

Axel

Visited Iron Works BBQ during a recent trip to Austin. The historic building and rustic ambiance were inviting, and the location near the convention center made it convenient. Opted for the brisket and sausage plate; the brisket was tender with a decent smoke ring, while the sausage had a good snap but was a bit mild in flavor. Sides like the potato salad and beans were average. Prices felt a bit steep for the portion sizes, but overall, it was a satisfactory experience. Worth a visit if you’re nearby, but there might be better BBQ options in Austin.

Reuben Reyes

This place has been serving BBQ since the early 70s. The building is old and has an even older history. I love that they have kept inside and out as original as possible. The service here was good with the staff being helpful and courteous throughout my visit. The food especially the brisket is tremendous. Sides were very good also. The only downside is the price has gone up and the value vs quantity ratio has dropped over the years. Overall great BBQ but pricy.

+2

Max M

Texas style BBQ in a roadhouse setting. Seating both inside and outside (covered). No ac but air chillers and ceiling fans. You order at the first window and once food is ready pay at the cashier. Unlimited bread, kept warm for you. Brisket well done. The BBQ sauce is flavorful but not spicy. Mac and cheese had a great smoked flavour. Fairly good sized parking lot. Recommended.

+14

I came for the beef ribs but they were out. Got the pork ribs and sausage and my goodness....:the rib probably rivals the best seasoned, moistest pork ribs I've ever had.

I came for the beef ribs but they were out. Got the pork ribs and sausage and my goodness....:the rib probably rivals the best seasoned, moistest pork ribs I've ever had.

I came for the beef ribs but they were out. Got the pork ribs and sausage and my goodness....:the rib probably rivals the best seasoned, moistest pork ribs I've ever had.

I came for the beef ribs but they were out. Got the pork ribs and sausage and my goodness....:the rib probably rivals the best seasoned, moistest pork ribs I've ever had.

Too expensive for decent food, styrofoam plates, order at the counter, not homemade dessert

Sorry. Used to be a good spot but someone raised their prices without quality Sausage wrap is a 5 inch piece of sausage on a piece of white bread ? Paying for that at a food truck would be an ins…

Sorry. Used to be a good spot but someone raised their prices without quality sausage wrap is a 5 inch piece of sausage on a piece of white bread ? Paying for that at a food truck would b…

Sorry. Used to be a good spot but someone raised their prices without quality Sausage wrap is a 5 inch piece of sausage on a piece of white bread ? Paying for that at a food truck would be an i…

Sorry. Used to be a good spot but someone raised their prices without quality sausage wrap is a 5 inch piece of sausage on a piece of white bread ? Paying for that at a food truck would be an…

You go here for the food which was delicious - we shared the sampler plate as we had eaten already - the place itself is a little run down and the staff not the best, but who cares.

Friendly staff, food was good. Conveniently located walking distance to the convention center. The only draw back was it was really hot inside the restaurant during the time we were visiting.

A simple, no-nonsense expérience. You order, pay and go. The brisket and sausage were good- the ribs too fatty. The creamed corn was very nice.

A simple, no-nonsense expérience. You order, pay and go. The brisket and sausage were good- the ribs too fatty. The creamed corn was very nice.

Came here for lunch, right outside our hotel in Austin. Somewhat dieting, we split the Sampler Plate and it was mighty good! Sausage, brisket and ribs with excellent side. This joint it no frills,…

Brian Watson

Cool looking spot with no lines and an old-timey atmosphere, however the bbq is nothing to write home about. Pork ribs were good but the beef rib was straight up tough to eat. Brisket was okay but not a whole lot of flavor compared to others in cen-tex.

Paul K

The brisket was bone dry. Pulled pork was weird, kind of sour taste, tried a few bites but that was it. The cream corn and slaw were excellent. The service was good and the place looks like the old school BBQ joint. Really hope that my food was bad just because it was late in the day. But won’t be coming back for sure.

Zamir Zeigler

The staff is friendly and the location is very convenient. However, the food leaves a lot to be desired. I’ve visited 3 times now and each time the meats were on the dry side and lacked flavor. The sides were just okay. If you are hankering for BBQ, this will do the trick, but being in Austin, one of the greatest BBQ cities on earth, there are far better choices.

Celina Arenillo

I think we came in too late. The bbq we had was quite dry, it was nothing special. I think this place is a bit overrated but the ambiance is nice. The queue was long as expected. The service was friendly and pleasant. Location was good. Ordered one sampler plate and two beers for $45, good for two.

Wow, wow!, I have been to Iron Works several times when I lived in Austin and the last time I went to there, the Sampler Plate was $18.95 maybe $20.00 bucks, The food was good and the portions to p…

The place was cool. All the signed photos along the walls and being in the old mill was neat. The service however was a bit rough. The staff was rather rude and was tryin to push us through the l…

Wanted texas BBQ. We got 2 plates one sampler with beef rib,sausage,brisket, and the other was pork ribs.\nThe beef rib is really good, the pork ribs are decent, the brisket was ok ,I have had bett…

I have to qualify that being from Memphis are standards are very high. I really liked the feel of the place. It has a great old school BBQ feel. We ordered the combo w/ pulled pork, sausage & bri…

I have to qualify that being from Memphis are standards are very high. I really liked the feel of the place. It has a great old school bbq feel. We ordered the combo w/ pulled pork, sausage & brisk…

The place looks authentic and smells wonderful, but the food fails to meet the anticipation. pulled pork was swimming in liquid, with very little flavor. I had to cover it with BBQ sauce to get…

Varied menu, but without the expected taste. sausage was disappointingly bland. Beef brisket was tender. Sides were standard.

I did not understand all the hype. Between us, we had beef ribs, pulled pork and chicken. I sampled some of all. Decent BBQ but nothing to crow about. What threw me off was- I'm unaccustom…

I did not understand all the hype. Between us, we had beef ribs, pulled pork and chicken. I sampled some of all. Decent BBQ but nothing to crow about. What threw me off was- I'm unaccustom t…

Absolutely mediocre barbecue. Small portions for the price that they charge for all their items. The sandwiches have one scoop of meat on a $.10 roll from a local grocery store. The barbecue b…

Absolutely mediocre barbecue. Small portions for the price that they charge for all their items. The sandwiches have one scoop of meat on a $.10 roll from a local grocery store. The barbecue beans …

Absolutely mediocre barbecue. Small portions for the price that they charge for all their items. The sandwiches have one scoop of meat on a $.10 roll from a local grocery store. The barbecue bean…

I came to Austin looking for some good barbecue and stumbled upon this place. I came in excited for the food and then I saw the price and was extremely discouraged to eat here regardless I continue…

I came to Austin looking for some good barbecue and stumbled upon this place. I came in excited for the food and then I saw the price and was extremely discouraged to eat here regardless I continue…

This is aimed at tourists that have never eaten bbq. Ever. My goodness it was below average at a high price.i can’t believe it’s recommended by anyone

This is aimed at tourists that have never eaten bbq. Ever. My goodness it was below average at a high price.i can’t believe it’s recommended by anyone

The takeout order was less than acceptable bbq. The meat was over cooked, the beans were tasteless and the Mac and cheese had a hair in it. Customer service wise first the staff was behind the counter and didn’t really greet me. I was asked for my ID when I approached the staff. Then was questioned on what I ordered. I checked the order and the portions were very very small. I wouldn’t recommend this place.

The brisket was dry. The ribs were over cooked. The burnt ends were good. The peach cobbler was from a can. I was really disappointed because I was told it was the most popular. The pecan pie is gritty and contained alot of cinnamon.

Priscilla Báez

Visited on a Friday night and was surprised the place wasn’t full for a BBQ restaurant. Unfortunately, the food explained why. The baked beans looked and tasted like they came straight out of a can. The bread was being taken right out of the plastic bag, which makes it obvious there’s no real effort in the food. The mac and cheese looked microwaved, honestly, Kraft’s version tastes better. And the meat was completely tasteless, which is the biggest disappointment for a BBQ spot. Save your time and money and go somewhere else. To the owners: please cook with love so it shows in the food. Very disappointed.

Milkking

Staff is nice, but place is definitely going downtown quality of foods. The price is ridiculous in a year they raised it six dollars for a sandwich. Doesn’t surprise me they were dead at 6 o’clock on Saturday. This is what a $16 sandwich looks like.

Tina Kelley

The staff is respectful! I wanted a 2 meat plate which don’t have you either get a 1 meat plate and add the other meat only how they serve it! Cool so I just got the brisket plate today! It is extremely dried out and I’m not even certain it’s brisket as it has a taste like wild game deer 🦌 meat type taste!! I would not recommend this place and will never go back