In search of a new favorite Southern spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
Consumers in the Austin area tend to spend more in the winter at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that also helps companies build a small business marketing plan. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Austin-area restaurants grew to $25 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 1% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Terry Black's Barbecue
First on the list is Terry Black's Barbecue. Located at 1003 Barton Springs Road in Bouldin, the spot to score barbecue and sandwiches is the most popular Southern restaurant in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 2,978 reviews on Yelp.
2. La Barbecue
Next up is Holly's La Barbecue, situated at 2027 E. Cesar Chavez St. With 4.5 stars out of 2,320 reviews on Yelp, the food truck, which offers barbecue, sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Downtown's Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, located at 303 Red River St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar and Southern spot 4.5 stars out of 4,594 reviews.
4. Franklin Barbecue
Franklin Barbecue, a spot to score barbecue and sandwiches in Central East Austin, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 4,752 Yelp reviews. Head over to 900 E. 11th St. to see for yourself.
5. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
Last but not least, there's an outpost of the chain Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 1,165 reviews. Stop by 11570 Research Blvd. to hit up the barbecue spot next time you're in the mood for Southern fare.
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