(512) 478-0378
2000 E 12th St
(Poquito Street)
Austin,
TX
78702
30.27392
-97.718889
Neighborhood: Rosewood
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30pm-4am
Sun 5:30pm-12am
Parking:
Lot, Street
Sam's Bar-B-Cue
What People Are Saying About Sam's Bar-B-Cue
The Editor
Alexandra Richmond
Citysearch
While East 12th Street is regarded as one of Austin's toughest neighborhoods, it is also home to some of the most succulent of meats. A humble brick exterior and dirt parking lot lend to a rustic, well-worn feel. Inside, the vibe is equally casual, where it’s practice for the staff to place your ‘cue of choice onto butcher paper, then douse it in sauce. It’s a tradition that has kept locals and notable musicians loyal through the years. The walls are a veritable scrapbook of who has eaten here, from Bruce Springstein to Bushwick Bill.
06/25/09
Way,Way over rated
by Bobi
It started with the potato salad...ice cream scoop of Wal Mart quality ..
Ribs, brisket were warmed over..
Sausage represented as being hot did not have one iota of spicey taste..
Watery tasting sauce of unknown taste
Only drink available was a watered down Kool Aide
If you are the owner, you need to get back in the kitchen
- Pros: The bread
- Cons: Very below average
11/21/07
A real find... and wifi too?!?!
by porkjello
Sam's could use a little remodeling but even though the slightly run down exterior is the first thing a new visitor will see, the brisket served inside makes up for any aesthetic flaws the restaurant has. It's open late and it even has free wifi!
12/08/06
Best backyard bbq in central Texas
by rwcf06
Sams is the stuff of bbq for the most exquisite taste buds. I drive 30 miles and past countless other bbq joints in favor of Sams. The store is not much to look at yet it's filled with Texas flavor and decor. The folks working there are as warm as the bbq they are serving. If your looking to enjoy true country bbq right here in the capital of Texas...you've gotta go here! TWO BBQ THUMBS UP!
- Pros: Great food and service
- Cons: a little like eating at a backyard picnic.
The Details on Sam's Bar-B-Cue
Fun Fact:
Sam's was a side stop on the Chitlin Circuit, which includes Austin's Victory Grill. Some of the staff may remember waiting on Ike and Tina Turner. Get a piece of American music history along with your chicken and ribs.
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