Review Whitfield's - Austin

Every time I drive past Whitfield’s BBQ it looked closed as if I missed out of something big. But after eating at Hacienda Arandinas for lunch I saw smoke and a person walking back to their vehicle carry a bag, so I quickly parked. There were two trailers where one housed the pits and the other were you order from, and a covered picnic tables with pots of cactus giving that Texas vibe. I mentally assumed it is one of this places where they spontaneously decide to open and sell their meat until it is gone, go home and throw the ball around. Hence, I read somewhere an ex-Texas Longhorn football player was the pit master. This was my first experience and even though has a full belly of Mexican food, I still needed something to eat for the next two days where a cold front just arrived and be stuck at home. The guy slid his window open and he quickly told me what was left. The smell that came out from the window memorized me and lifted me in the air. I ordered a half chicken, pork ribs, 1/2 pound of brisket, and potato salad. They seem to be eager to go home and excited I was ordering so much food where they seem to try to push the kolaches on me. I told them perhaps next time where this I would have to eat right away. The whole ordering process went very quickly where soon I was home. I just had to see what they packed and opened it. The chicken smelled very smokey and just had to taste it where it was one of the best chickens I ever had. The meat was so warm and soft. The rest was in a takeout container for opening the lid exposed a super thick slice of brisket and huge pork ribs where the meat had already started to fall off the bone. Pickles and onions were sprinkled on top. Both had excellent flavor and placed all of this meat into the fridge. Over the next two days I just enjoyed it by warming it in the microwave. I was nit a big fane of the potato salad where it had thick potato chunks and seem light on the flavor. On the bright side it did not last long where someone including me ate it up quickly. I definitely will keep an eye out for smoke where will definitely add this place to my BBQ rotation and perhaps try the kolaches.

Interesting location and it’ll get hot! Trailer in the middle of a vacant lot. Plenty of free parking. They take CCs. Fun little BBQ truck. Sausage was delicious. Brisket was not sliced, and ok. Smelled like fish for some strange reason. Great staff. Friendly people. Good pricing for bbq joint. Will go back and try it again! Excited to bring others.

Writing a review for the owner for what it is worth. We miss you. Though at times, it was difficult because sometimes you're open and sometimes you're not. Several times, we arrived and were let down; even on weekends. There's no number to call and the Facebook page is not updated with open/close days. Sometimes when I have the itch for BBQ, I weigh whether to drive over there just to see if it's open and sometimes I don't. I hope you and your family is well as we get to experience your BBQ again.

I would have to say that it was some if not the best brisket and pork ribs I have ever eaten in my life! What a pleasant surprise.

Absolutely fantastic. Some of the best ribs I have ever had. The tacos are huge and delicious. Their unique pickled sides can add layers of taste you didn't know you were craving to anything they serve. I'll be back again and again.

When Valentinas moved further south, there was a Brisket shaped hole in my belly. Whitfields had filled that hole. All meats are really flavorful and juicy. Buns and toriallas are VERY high quality. Also ALL OF THE PICKLES! This is a great new spot, usually sells out around 7pm, so get there early!

We came here based on a recommendation and it did not disappoint. The food was AMAZING! This meal set the bar really high for the next BBQ experience I will have in the future. Also worth noting that the owner was unbelievably kind and did nothing short of making sure we had an excellent experience. The food industry needs more people like him 🔥

I had brisket taco. It was amazing. Two fully loaded tacos enough for two person. Great quality. Will go back definitely.

We got the brisket and pulled pork tacos. They were absolutely delicious and HUGE! I literally danced while I ate mine! I'll definitely go earlier next time for the pickled strawberries and pineapple, which they were out of. BBQ sauce is freaking incredible! Huge portions, super friendly staff, to go wrapped up well, a must visit!

Fantastic BBQ that rivals all the “big names” in town. Brisket is fantastic, ribs are always on point, and pulled pork sandwich is the bomb. Sides are fantastic as well and if you can run into a brisket Kolache on a Saturday morning you’ll never want any other breakfast food. Owner and staff are crazy friendly and will sit and have a beer with you if the joint isn’t too crazy. Definitely a must visit.

I just had the best bbq/smoked half chicken I've ever had from Whitfield's. It was juicy, tender, just the right amount of smoke - amazing. I think a lot of places over-smoke their chicken, but this one was perfect. The potato salad was BOMB, too.

Been here 4-5 times and it just keeps getting better. Brisket Kolache's while you wait for your food (even at lunch time, not a super long way) are always spot on. Pulled Pork tacos are very generous (you get 2 and if you're not starving you could split with someone) and have the perfect toppings, sauce and flavor. Sliced Brisket sands are just amazing, almost too good. I really need to try out the rest of the menu, the sides rotate a lot too, sounds like they keep it fresh!

I love this company, the people and I love their BBQ! This BBQ was catered in at a party I had attended. Everything on my plate was absolutely delicious. My favorite from Whitfield’s was their brisket, it was extra moist and so yummy!

Ribs and brisket on point. Boudin??? Come early and grab extra! It's that good.

Just moved to south Austin with my bf and kept driving by this place so we figured we had to give it a try. We came by at 12:45pm on a Sunday and were surprised there was no line, we had heard it was always busy. After we ordered, a crowd of 15 people or so piled in line behind us so we just lucked out on timing. This place is absolutely worth the hype and the stellar reviews you’ll see online. The guys working were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We both ordered the 2 tacos, each getting 1 pulled pork and 1 brisket. The meat is so tender, has amazing flavor, and they put so much on each taco. (We have leftovers). This is coming from two foodies who have had their fair share of Texas BBQ. We also wanted to try the loaded potato salad and the pickled pineapple (warning: it is relatively spiced). Both sides super unique and delicious! We’re excited to try more and continue supporting this neighborhood gem!

Best BBQ in South Austin!! Two man operation that care to perfection smoking Texas BBQ in South Austin. The brisket is soo moist with the righ amount of salt and pepper for that perfect bark. Mouth water BBQ that sells out everyday!! Kyle and Casey rocks this small trail of goodness.... 🤤🍖🥩🤘

Boy, I sure am glad I gave these guys a second chance. I showed up on one of their "Mondays" (really wed/ thurs, now friday) when they first opened up. I ordered brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and ribs. Everything was dry and tasted like it was leftover from the previous week. Being a diehard BBQ fanatic, I went back the following week with an open mind. This time well into the start of the day. They did not disappoint. Therefore, a 5***** rating has been given. I've been back several times. I'm hoping to snare some boudin and crawfish on my next run. FYI- Their homemade pickles and onions are exceptional. I hope to try their hot pineapple. Their homemade loaded potato salad rates good in my book. Yesterday, Sat 5/21 finally arrived before they ran out of boudin and crawfish. Also available, hot pineapple and pickled strawberry. The boudin was off the chart. The crawfish were well seasoned. The pineapple and strawberry's rocked.

The brisket and ribs were smoked to perfection. The beef sausage was good. The fried taters and pickled strawberries and basil were very, very good sides. Well worth it, almost no wait. I'd put these guys in the strata just below the big timers in Austin, with the likes of Kerlin and Brown's.

Great BBQ at decent prices. Lots of sides, love that there is such a huge variety of pickled items. The brisket was perfect, passed a pull test with flying colors (though it was cut slightly thick for my tastes). Pork ribs were great with a good rub and good smoke flavor without being overbearing. Ribs were bite through but didn't fall right off the bone - perfect in my book. I had the mixed pickle side and the smoked veggies side, both of which were as good as I could have hoped. Nothing was overdone, just the right amount of heat in the pickles .

The family ate at Whitfield’s 7/29/18 for lunch. Everything was quite tasty. The brisket was tender and perfectly smoked. We had both brisket tacos and brisket sandwiches. We also tried the pickled strawberries, pineapple and cauliflower. Unique and tasty! And getting to visit with food truck partner Kasey Studdard after watching him manhandle defensive football players as a Texas Longhorns and Houston Texans offensive lineman, was a treat and added bonus! ��

Hot damn! That’s fantastic BBQ! I had a half pound of brisket and ribs with my sweet patootie, some of them smoked beef fat tators and some pickled strawberries. That black garlic sauce had me worried at first, cuz sauces can be a bit overwhelming, but not this sauce. It complimented the both the brisket and ribs so well my big words left me. Keep on slingin’ that good food, y’all!

The BBQ was out of this world good. The ribs were so tender the meat just melts in your mouth and comes right off the bone, and the brisket had such a nice flavor and smoke ring. Definitely will go back when in town.

Great BBQ. Apparently I’m not the only one who feels the same. They opened at 11:00 and by noon had already sold out of sausage and pulled pork. The only thing I would recommend is to give more that one small container of BBQ sauce for to-go orders. It’s so good but we had only enough for one person!

Highly recommend! Pulled pork and potatoes were the bomb. They ran out of ribs so I have to go back and try em.

Ribs are amazing. Smoked to perfection and very moist. Also got the brisket tacos. They are gigantic, so bring a date. Pickled sides are a must. Thanks for the free Lonestar!!!

Brisket was incredible! My wife loved her tacos and nothing is better than a free beer to wash it down! We will be back soon as possible!

‪Worth the wait! Wow GREAT #BBQ so good that even when I dropped a #porkrib in the dirt, the #USArmy came out of me & I ate it. I ordered enough for 3 and ate it all!!! #thatswhyiworkout

Wow! Amazing! This is the BEST BBQ EVER!!! Awesome unique sides...don’t come expecting beans and potato salad...and you need to get there early if you expect to walk away with South Austin’s best new bbq!

So happy to have such friendly food folk right up the street! Delish brisket and ribs. I could live off pickled foods if that were possible, so the options they have are right up my alley. If they run out, just be patient, it is worth it.... go back earlier next time. I look forward to enjoying Whitfield’s again soon!

LEGIT!!!