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, …