J Kellys Bar B Que
(512) 499-0910
900 E 11th St
Austin,
TX
78702
30.2701
-97.7312
Neighborhood: Central East Austin
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Locals order rich, smoky pork ribs at the counter in this tiny white building on the corner of East 11th.
User Reviews
wbohrer
December 19, 2007
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.
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borderline
June 28, 2006
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.
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goats_milk
June 20, 2006
I got takeout from Ben's yesterday. The mutton was fantastic. The brisket was poor. The thin, sweet sauce was unusual but good. The green beans were okay, they were too mushy for my taste and had little flavor other than that of the black pepper that was on them. The banana pudding was pretty good. The service was friendly and the setting is appealingly unpretentious. Recommended for the mutton.
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Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants
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