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We think this one has the best atmosphere of the bunch - so long as you don't mind a
little taxidermy.
Kreuz Market
( 512-398-2361; 619 N Colorado St; brisket per pound $11.90, sides extra; 10:30am-8pm Mon-Sat)
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Lockhart since 1900, the barnlike Kreuz Market uses a dry rub, which means you
shouldn't insult it by asking for barbecue sauce. Kreuz doesn't serve it, and the meat
doesn't need it.
Line up by the open pits to buy your choice of succulent beef shoulder, ribs, sausage,
brisket or pork chops, all priced by the pound (but order as little as you like) and wrapped
in butcher paper.
BARBECUE
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BARBECUE
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Chisholm Trail Bar-B-Q
( 512-398-6027; 1323 S Colorado St; lunch plates $6, brisket per pound $7.50; 8am-8:30pm)
Chisholm
Trail doesn't have much in the way of atmosphere, but it's a favorite among many of the
locals - partly because it's inexpensive, partly because it doesn't skimp on the side-dish
options, and partly because it isn't as high on the radar of out-of-towners.
It serves up a good selection of ribs, brisket, chicken and sausage and (on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday) fried catfish.
BARBECUE
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Smitty's Market
(208 S Commerce St; lunch plates $6, brisket per pound $11.90; 7am-6pm Mon-Fri, 7am-6:30pm Sat, 9am-3pm
Sun)
The blackened pit room and homely dining room are all original (knives used to be
chained to the tables). Ask to have the fat trimmed off the brisket if you're particular
about that.
Located a block from the courthouse, Smitty's imbues the entire town square with the
nonstop aroma of smoked meat, so if you smell like barbecue before you've even had
lunch, you have them to thank.
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Highland Lakes
Northwest of Austin, a series of dams along the Colorado River has blessed the area with
