BBQ dinner
 

Looking for the BEST bbq meal in Austin!
Salt Lick?
Countyline?
Stubbs?
???

Caveat: I have not been here and have not tried any of these places.

Salt Lick is a well-known BBQ spot not that far outside of Austin. Have seen mixed reports on the place over at Chowhound, for what it's worth.

You're also not much of a drive from Lockhart, TX, which has three generally well-regarded BBQ places -- Black's, Kreutz, and Smitty's, plus Chisholm Trail (this last gets less love at Chowhound than the other three).

Ruby's Barbeque & Catering Co
512 West 29th Street, Austin, Texas

My favorite is Rudy's (with a D, not a B). There aren't any downtown locations, just the 3 or 4 scattered around the outskirts.

www.rudys.com

The best BBQ in Austin is in Luling . . . Salt Lick is probably close

We ended up using County Line at our party, excellent food and we were very happy. Also ate for fun at Rudy's which was excellent! Thanks for the suggestions.