Restaurant

Iron Works Barbecue

48 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Jennifer
May 31, 2018
A real Texas bbq atmosphere and old Austin icon. Order the ribs, sausage or brisket (or all three!) and sit on the back porch with a beer. Save your rib bones for the pups please! ;-)
Les
January 9, 2018
Austin and the rest of Central Texas have the absolute best BBQ available in Texas in my opinion, and for someone new to Austin, Iron Works is a great first stop. Located downtown in walking distance to nightlife & entertainment, this is a great spot for lunch or early dinner before taking a walk to explore downtown.
Michelle
November 28, 2014
This is a very Texas BBQ joint (meat ala carte, white bread, sides ala carte). For a taste of good ol' southern TX BBQ, this place will do the trick. Right off Ceaser Chavez and Red River.
Capitan
September 19, 2014
Located @ a nice setting .... delicious BBQ. $$
Eliza
February 28, 2013
great lunch option behind the Convention Center

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Location
100 Red River St
Austin, TX
Downtown Austin