Bert's Bar-B-Q

I decided to check this place out and got here at the height of lunch rush-hour on a Thursday and found myself to be the first person in line. As a matter of fact, there were only three of us customers. As many yelpers have already pointed out this place is like stepping back into the late 70s with faded photos and13 deer head trophies on the walls. This is definitely a no-frills "kinda grungy" restaurant with no music playing overhead. They also pay no attention to social media since there are no owner responses for the last 16 years. I got their Thursday lunch special, which was a three meat plate and two sides. The only two sides they had were beans and potato salad which were pretty mediocre. Only bbq place I've ever been to that offers just 2 sides. They had no baby back ribs just St. Louis style and they only give you one rib. They do offer pickles and onions, however, there is no barbecue sauce available unless you get it at the counter when they're preparing your plate. The sausage was fairly lean and decent and the brisket was....just OK and the smoke ring was barely discernible. The star of the show was the pork rib which I would rank way up there. It was so good I got some ribs to go. I should mention, they do not sell any alcoholic beverages. The soft drinks that they do serve come from out of old dated equipment and old plastic tubs. I would stick with just getting the meat to go and avoid everything else.For the money, this place is not too overpriced and you pretty much get what you pay for and you won't have to stand in line for an hour to get it. Limited sides *, drinks **, brisket ***, ribs ****, sausage ***1/2, ambience**, overall ***1/2Open 11-6 M-Sat.

Some things dont change, thank goodness Bert's is still as great as was back in the 80s when I was on the 40 acres. Today, Kid and team still deliver great bbq and outstanding service. Dining room full of great UT memories and help to create a great ambiance to the restaurant.

When you walk in, you feel like you're walking back a few decades! The place is nostalgic to say the least. I imagine when the gates of heaven are opened, it will be as though you're opening the door to walk into Bert's! lol

I have been coming here since highschool. It's so nice to see family owned places sticking around for so long. The bbq is great and I love the experience here.

I know this place has been around since 1970, but I'm not sure why it's popular. I ordered a chopped beef sandwich. I've eaten many such sandwiches in my life, and usually the meat is chopped quite fine and is very tender. This sandwich had chunks of dry tough meat along with too many cubes of fat. Ugh. The coleslaw was chunky and seemed to have no taste, no dressing. The potato salad was fine. My husband had the pork ribs plate and said they were "just meat". His comment on the beans was "just beans." It seems to be very popular with men at lunch -- I was the only woman in the place.

Been enjoying T-Man's since middle school. They were out of big red, and need to turn the AC on! Other than that, awesome as always!

Have you ever just wanted some good BBQ that takes you back. Well this spot will do just that.You walk in and feel like you are back before smartphonesBack to a time where food was king and simple was perfect.The menu -conciseThe food - deliciousThe staff -welcomingThe space - nostalgic While waiting in line I have found my self lost in the photos and poster on the wall. It just fills a void that many of us don't know we have lolNow the food. Holy cow.Literally the meats taste heavenlyNot to mention you can bring your own cuts to have them smoke for you. Bonus.So I challenge y'all go and let me know what you think. I for one will be going again very soon.

Brisket is always tasty. But today the older gentleman that took my order at the counter got overly defensive when I asked about why the television was not broadcasting a football game. Seems like he wanted to start an argument about it. I just got my food and left. Seems like a hostile environment to work in.

My favorite BBQ in Austin. Frito pie is my go to, but everything is great, including the staff.

T man is number 1. Delicious and consistent for my whole life. Service is fast and awesome as well.