Green Mesquite Bbq & More
(512) 479-0485
1400 Barton Springs Rd
Austin,
TX
78704
30.261
-97.759
Neighborhoods: South Lamar, Zilker
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In Short
There's an earthy, side-of-the-road quality to the Green Mesquite, like a joint you'd find on a dusty highway. Booths, a jukebox and a checkerboard floor (all green, of course) create a casual vibe. There's live music on the patio, making the picnic benches back there the best seats. The restaurant serves up brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey, chicken and ham. You can order by the pound or get two- and three-meat combo plates with sides.
User Reviews
austinTX79
January 24, 2009
This place should be avoided if at all possible. Each time we've visited here the services has been terrible, the food was cold...subpar, and the staff is rude and dismissive. They have a back patio that has two sewage manhole covers and it smells of human waste and dumpster. It takes forever to get your food and when it does come it's either cold, room temp or burnt. There are several other BBQ resturants in Austin much more worth your while. Last time they charged us twice, both of which were NOT even the original bill amount. The restuarant itself needs to be cleaned, the bathrooms are nasty and the menus are greasy. We've given them more that several chances thinking it was just a one time fluke...they have proven us wrong several times over. On top of all this their jukebox is broken. I CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH I URGE YOU TO STEER CLEAR OF THIS PLACE. PLEASE DON'T GO THERE...REALLY.
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jashlock
December 22, 2008
If there was an option for NO stars, this place would get it. We were there early on a non-busy Saturday night. The food and service were horrible. Burnt cheeseburger and buns were totally black. Spent almost 10 minutes trying to get someone?s attention ? standing and waving does not work, - was totally ignored by 2 waiters and a food delivery person. Finally gave up, left the nasty burnt bread on the table where you could not miss it if you were walking by, I had to physically stop the waiter and show it to him when he breezed by the table almost 15 minutes later. Husband?s BBQ was cold and nasty. Green beans, cold and nasty. The final crappy thing was a pen that didn?t work when we went to check out. We did manage to put a big fat 0 in the tip, they are now trying to charge us a $7 tip on top of what they charged us for horrible food and service. I used to wait tables and I have NEVER left a $0 tip in Austin in the 12 years I've lived here - however, our waiter and the staff deserved less than that! Eat ANYWHERE else in Austin. There are much better places.
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Anonymous
October 08, 2008
This place has great food. The prices are right and the menu big. There are always specials at great prices. You got to try the hamburgers! Awesome.
read full reviewThe Details on Green Mesquite Bbq & More
Save Money:
Rotating blue-plate specials are offered weekdays from 11am to 2pm. Also, each day features a price break on a different meat plate, (ribs, sausage, etc.).
The Extras:
For takeout, the restaurant offers four discounted "family packs"--choose various combos of meats and sides in bulk.
Live Music:
Friday to Sunday evenings, the back patio area hosts free live music, mostly country, roots, or bluegrass.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Banquet Rooms, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Live Music
