Ben's Long Branch BBQ
Austin, TX 78702-1905
Phone: (512) 477-2516
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm
Editorial Description for Ben's Long Branch BBQ
Locals order rich, smoky pork ribs at the counter in this tiny white building on the corner of East 11th.
User Reviews for Ben's Long Branch BBQ
12/19/2007 Posted by wbohrer
Friendly, downscale atmosphere, you get a lot of state workers mingled with the local east-siders. I'm praying the gentrification that's happening literally next door doesn't squeeze these local east side landmarks out of business. They have a really wide selection of meats, , where else can you get mutton?? The rub they use on the chicken is just the best, truly amazing flavor, and everything I've ever had is very tender, though I can't say about the beef because if I can get pork, mutton, or chicken, why bother with the beef, you can get that anywhere. The sides are just ok, and you can get saltines instead of white sandwich bread, amen. On Wednesday's they have soul food, but I would go to Gene's for that. Ben must be a good guy to work for because some of the staff have worked there for years, and they all seem happy.
Pros: food, parking, price, takeout, friendly staff
Cons: limited seating
06/28/2006 Posted by borderline
Ben's is a tasty, inexpensive, non-crowded and casual alternative to the downtown lunch scene. The green beans are a little mushy, probably from a can, but I don't care, they are very delicious. Potato salad too (the delicious part, not the mushy part). The ribs were a little strange. The lunch plate comes with 4 large ribs. Two of them were super tender (with the meat falling off the bone but not greasy) and wonderfully spiced, but the other two were tough and not soo good. If all the ribs were like the first two, all would be well. The staff is friendly, the crowd is nice, there wasn't any line. Best part: not parking at a meter and watching Jerry Springer with other BBQ lovers while you eat. I will defininately be back.
Pros: not crowded, feel good food, easy parking
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