The one thing on my Texas bucket list was BBQ. I was starving and drooling while reading reviews of the best BBQ in Austin. They all said to be prepared to wait in line for hours. Not one or two but FIVE. Luckily, but not really, most BBQ joints were closed on Mondays. The only one with good reviews and open on Monday was John Mueller Meat Co. I soon came to learn John Mueller is the heir of BBQ.
When I arrived, the wait was only 20 mins. For those who have never ordered BBQ in Texas, the cooked meat is sold by the half pound. This can be a pro or con depending on if you order ribs. I followed suit of those in front of me and grabbed an empty tray when I got up to the window. The guy threw down a piece of butcher paper on the tray. He plopped my order of beef rib, brisket, and siracha coleslaw on my tray, and I headed to the next window to pay.
John Mueller is known to have good beef ribs. Sadly, I got the end piece, and it was really dry.
The brisket was sold by half pound but I only ordered a quarter pound since I was eating by my lonesome. After taking one bite, I immediately regretted not ordering more. it was amazingly juicy and tender. I would have stood in line again to take some home, but takeout is wrapped in wax paper and bagged in a paper bag. No bueno when traveling.
I normally hate coleslaw but something urged me to order the siracha coleslaw. It was tangy and delicious. It made a good balance to the meat.
The address says its on Sixth street but don’t look for it on Sixth Street. Make a right on Perdernales St. and lookout for the smoking BBQ trailer.
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