Donn's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue South

2617 I-35, 512/382-6720

www.donns-bbq.com

Photo by David Brendan Hall

Bite down into some of the juiciest ribs, chicken, brisket, and tenderloin around at the closest family-style barbecue to the fairgrounds. This place also serves a mean breakfast.

Other Locations

Donn's Bar-B-Q, 10003 FM 969

Donn's Bar-B-Q, 7001 Oak Meadow Dr.

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Best of Austin Awards

2015: Critics Best Homey Porch (Donn's Bar-B-Que on 969)

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