InterStellar BBQ


InterStellar BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Austin, Texas, United States.

Description

InterStellar serves meat dishes such as beef brisket, pork chops brined with sweet tea, Duroc pulled pork, chicken, and jalapeno sausage.
The drinks menu consists of brown sugar iced tea, sodas, and beers.

History

InterStellar BBQ opened in January 2019 at 12233 Ranch Road 620. It's founders - John Bates and Brandon Martinez - had previously operated a restaurant called Noble Pig out of the same location. As of May 2022, Noble Pig now only operates out of Austin–Bergstrom International Airport.
In 2021, InterSteller BBQ was ranked second in Texas Monthly's "The 50 Best BBQ Joints".
In November 2024, InterSteller BBQ was awarded a Michelin star.

Reception

Food critic Matthew Odam found the pastrami brisket "one of the best cuts of beef" in the year. The restaurant has received a Michelin star.