Interstellar BBQ

Full disclosure, I was at this place due to a relationship to one of the employees. That being said, do not think it will cloud my review or judgement. I have always held myself to the highest standards of honesty when it comes to reviews. This is the best BBQ I've ever had in my life. The ribs, brisket, and sausage were delicious. The pork belly was probably my personal favorite. The right combination of meat, flavor, and fat. Also, the coleslaw is peerless, literally the tastiest coleslaw I've eaten. I've been to countless white people BBQs and Summer parties, the coleslaw here clears them all. Also, the deserts. The banana pudding was great, but the new carrot cake is unreasonably good. I don't know if I've had better carrot cake. Also, the staff was engaging, friendly, and cared about my experience. I met the owner John, and shook his hand. He was happy to have me there and was interested in my visit. I recommend this place wholeheartedly.

Exceptional BBQ Joint! The wait wasn’t nearly as bad as other popular BBQ spots, and the food absolutely delivered. The standout meats for me were the peach tea–glazed pork belly, brisket, short rib, tomahawk steak, and turkey — each one packed with incredible flavor. My only minor gripe was that the sausage was slightly undercooked, making the casing a bit chewy and rubbery. We were also served the smaller end pieces of the ribs, which were slightly dry. That said, the flavor on the ribs was fantastic — I just wish we had gotten the thicker, juicier cuts, especially considering how much we ordered. As for the sides, the Gouda mac and cheese was delicious, while the scalloped potatoes were just a touch dry. And the banana pudding? An absolute must-try. It was downright delicious. After all the savory, salty, rich BBQ, that sweet and creamy bite was pure euphoria — the perfect ending to the meal. Great job, Interstellar! You absolutely met the hype. I don’t expect perfection from restaurants, so the minor issues with the sausage, ribs, and scalloped potatoes didn’t take away from the overall experience. I highly recommend this place and would definitely return.

Interstellar BBQ in Austin is seriously amazing and it’s even Michelin recognized. The brisket and prime ribs are solid, and the sausage is really good too. The service is super friendly and welcoming, and the vibe in the place is just great, fun and relaxed. They’ve got a cool little souvenir section as well. No joke, if you’re anywhere near Austin, stop whatever you’re doing and go try this place. This isn’t just good, it’s epic. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and done right. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in town.

Come hungry, stay happy. Worth every minute. This was my second visit to Interstellar BBQ. The first time, I waited over an hour in line only to find most items sold out. The pork ribs were just okay, and the sausage wasn’t anything special, though the mac & cheese was excellent. Yesterday I got lucky: almost no line! I waited 30–40 minutes, and this time I finally got to try the full menu and wow, totally different experience. The turkey sandwich surprised me in the best way. I’m not usually a turkey fan, but it was juicy, flavorful, and a great choice if you’re skipping red meat. The short ribs with chimichurri were a highlight: tender, rich, and packed with flavor. Highly recommended. The special of the day, a lamb leg barbacoa, was absolutely delicious melt-in-your-mouth perfection. And yes, the mac & cheese remains a must-order. Another huge plus: the staff is incredible. Friendly, smiling, and so welcoming from the pit masters to the sides team, cashier, and even the crew outside clearing tables. If you’re in Austin and love BBQ, Interstellar is a must-try. Just arrive early… the good stuff goes fast.

Got really excited to finally try but overall wasn’t as impressive as it’s made to sound. Drove 1.5hrs , waited 2 hrs in line, spent $125 … it’s one and done for me. It’s great if you live in the area. No plate options so expect to dish out $$$if you want to try everything. - brisket had good flavor but not as juicy/tender as everyone makes it - pork belly were tender (not juicy) and good flavor (my fave of the three) - beef short ribs were dry and decent flavor. - mac and cheese were really good - cream corn is nothing to brag about Recommend ordering sandwiches they offer instead if you won’t want to spend that much. 🤣 Decent indoor seating and more benches outdoor.

Some of the most creative bbq I’ve ever had. Everything was amazing. I only wish I brought people with me so i could try more of the menu. You can’t go wrong with anything they have here. Definitely suggest bringing 3-4 people here so everyone can try different items on the menu. The peach tea glazed pork belly is a must. Chimmichurri makes everything better and helps cut through the fatty meats. All the sides are amazing too

Ok let me first preface this review that this comes from a vegetarian! Yes yes I know, why would a vegetarian come to a barbecue restaurant? Well sometimes you have friends/family that are craving barbecue and meat and you don’t want to be left out as you still want to be social and don’t miss out on hanging out with them. However, I am always very appreciative when barbecue place does accommodate vegetarians even if it isn’t their specialty. I super super appreciate that their sides are not only delicious, but a step above just the classic sides. We arrived on Sunday at 12:40 PM and waited close to an hour and a half before getting to the front to order. I will say on weekends even though they are open until 3/4 PM, they us usually sell out by 2-2:30 PM easily. For the sides, I got the smoked Gouda Mac and cheese, zucchini and tomato salad, mushroom frito pie and scalloped potatoes. I was unable to unfortunately enjoy the complimentary beans as those were swimming in meat fat, so just a heads up for those who wants the beans thinking it’s vegetarian. The mushroom frito pie was nice and smoky with the crumbled mushroom on top and I really appreciated the fresh elements of tomato and almost like a nice green goddess dressing on top to cut through the savoriness of the mushrooms. The smoked Gouda mac and cheese were delicious as it uses large shell pasta. The scalloped potatoes were also very good - smoky and surprisingly not too heavy considering scallop potatoes can often be swimming in butter. I really enjoyed the simplicity of the tomato zucchini salad with purple onions - the dressing on it was just light enough to help balance out all the heavier sides and actually honestly my favorite side because it was refreshing and had good flavor and texture. Unfortunately they were sold out of the banana pie by the time we got there so that’s what I would like to try dessert time next time. Parking is easy with free lot in front shared with strip mall.