Dining Guide
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Can a place that cooks its meat in a gas-burning rotisserie make really great ’cue? Well, the brown-sugar-and-coffee-rubbed brisket was delicious, the maple-and-coriander-encrusted pork ribs were tender, the pulled pork was perfect, and the chorizo-ish jalapeño hot links were unforgettable. Sides and desserts were extraordinary. A jícama-and-carrot slaw, in particular, had plenty of cilantro and lime to cleanse the palate, and the hot blackberry fried pie prompted an “oh, my God.”
City: Austin
Cuisine: Barbecue
Method: Oak; gas-fired smoker
Pitmaster: Reid Guess
Pro-tip: Malbec pairs well with brisket.
Address: 401 W. 2nd, Austin, TX, 78701
Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2:30; dinner Sun-Wed 5:30-10, Thur-Sat 5:30-10:30; brunch Sat & Sun 11-2
Phone: 512-494-1500
Website: www.lambertsaustin.com
Year Opened: 2006
Last updated: May 3, 2013
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Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Some people may be turned off by the description at the bottom of the Lamberts menu: “Fancy Barbecue?” But there are so many outstanding dishes at this establishment, we urge you to put preconceived notions out of your mind. Plus, the restaurant (we can’t bring ourselves to call it a joint) is housed in a …