LOCATIONS

House Park Bar-B-Que

900 W. 12th, 512/472-9621
No-frills, award-winning, mesquite-smoked brisket, pork loin, sausage, chicken, and sandwiches have been served from the same smoke-redolent shack since 1943. Lunch only.
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