Well, sugar, if you’re fixin’ for a true‐Blue Texas BBQ experience, we took a road trip out of Austin to visit The Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood—and let me tell you: it’s rich in history, heavy on the smoke, and full of charm.

Well now, gather ’round and settle in—because this one’s a true Texas tale of smoke, meat and charm. We’re talkin’ about La Barbecue, a landmark on the East Side of Austin that’s earned its stripes (and its star) for doing whole-hearted, no-nonsense Central Texas BBQ.

Austin isn’t just about brick-and-mortar BBQ joints. Some of the tastiest bites start out of a trailer, and Rollin Smoke BBQ is proof. They’re dishin’ out smoked meats that rival the big names—without the long waits.

When folks talk about Austin BBQ, South Austin usually steals the spotlight. But up north sits a gem that’ll have you singing hallelujah: Stiles Switch BBQ. Tucked away in an old strip center on Lamar, it feels modest—until you catch a whiff of that heavenly smoke.

If you’ve spent more than five minutes Googling “best BBQ in Austin,” Terry Black’s will be hollerin’ at the top of your search results. So of course, we had to kick off Bikinis & BBQ with this South Austin staple.