True Texas BBQ

4.7
135 reviews

About

Barbecue RestaurantRestaurantCaterer
Your nearby Hancock Center True Texas BBQ opens 1/17/25 and features great food, drinks and atmosphere! True Texas BBQ is slow smoked in-house for fourteen hours over natural hardwood, and it's darn delicious. So much so, it was named Best BBQ Chain in Texas as recognized by Texas Monthly. We offer barbecue by the plate or pound, plus delicious sides like brisket beans, mac & cheese, potato salad and coleslaw. Full service catering also available for groups of 10-1000+

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

True Texas BBQ
1000 East 41st Street, Austin, TX
78751, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.7
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the BBQ for its deliciousness, particularly the brisket, ribs, and sides like creamed corn and fried okra.

Service

Many reviews highlighted the exceptional customer service, with staff members like Chris, Paulo, and Anthony receiving specific commendations for their friendliness and helpfulness.

Cleanliness

The dining area was frequently noted as clean and spacious, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

Value

Customers appreciated the affordable prices for the quality of food offered, often mentioning the generous portion sizes.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's environment was described as welcoming and suitable for various dining occasions, including casual meals and gatherings.
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    Chauncey Droemer
    1 day ago
    5.0
    The Bbq here is really good and plentiful. I really didn't think it would be great compared to all the Bbq places in Austin, but it definitely was I've came here plenty of times and have always gotten good service. Adrianna is the biggest reason for this teview., I always feel like she goes above every time I have eaten here in the past 6 months. Thank you
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    Yufan Jiang
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Honestly very good bbq. Watch out Rudy’s lol.
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    Adelaida Ramirez
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    The family and I come here every Tuesday for good food and a fun game of Live Trivia hosted by Challenge entertainment. Lamont, Jarrod and Chris are always happy to help. Come check it out :)
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    Karina Ogunlana
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    The loaded baked potato with sliced brisket was top notch. If you are craving barbecue that’s easy to get, with a minimum wait time, stop on by your local heb!
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    Brianna Botello
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    Best brisket ever!! So delicious and authentic, amazing prices, and beyond wonderful customer service! Whether you stop by on your way to grocery shop, or dine in for lunch or dinner, you cannot go wrong with this place. Highly recommend the creamed corn with brisket and the brisket sandwich!!

Frequently Asked Questions About True Texas BBQ

What are the dine-in hours for True Texas BBQ at Hancock Center?

True Texas BBQ is open for dine-in from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week.

Does True Texas BBQ offer takeout and delivery services?

Yes, True Texas BBQ offers both in-store pickup and delivery services during their operating hours (11:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily).