Slab BBQ

Slab BBQ got its start in 2006 food truck, originally named Sugar Shack BBQ. Its major premise is bridging the BBQ gap by combining the bbq styles from the South to Memphis. This includes Texas, Alabama and the Carolinas. There are two locations in Austin, one in the Oak Hill area and in North Austin off Research.

The Atmosphere at Slab BBQ

Upon entering Slab BBQ, you instantly feel its laid back vibe. Part of that vibe is attributable to old school R&B and hip hop blaring from its speakers. You can find bar serving up craft beers and cocktails, an outdoor patio and an additional room that can be used for private parties. The employees were pretty helpful in answering questions and providing recommendations on what to try.

The Food

Slab’s menu provides a good variety of items. Its focus is more on bbq “sammiches”, providing speciality items like pork ribs, bbq nachos with meat or country hash, which is bbq meat served over rice. I opted for the CHICKEN.W.A with a side of bbq brisket nachos. Oh, and I can’t forget the side of extra queso. You can try their four unique sauces: backyard red, gold rush, dank white, and spicy hot.

The CHICKEN.W.A. consisted of slow-smoked natural chicken breast topped with their very own mustard slaw & onions. I topped it off with both the backyard red & dank white sauce. The sliced chicken breast was tasty, juicy and the slaw out a nice spin on it. The nachos were just as tasty. It consisted of tortilla chips topped with brisket, queso, onions, pickles, and backyard red sauce.

Slab has easily become one of my favorite places to get a good bbq sandwich with a unique spin.

I am always looking for recommendations for my next foodie adventure! Have you been any good places lately?