LeRoy and Lewis BBQ and Bar 5621 Emerald Forest Drive, Austin, TX 78745

"Came in on the 3rd day of opening in their new location. The line was long, but they had staff walking through and taking drink orders. Staff was very knowledgeable of the menu and extremely helpful. I ordered 2 meat 2 sides. The beef checks were good, very tender. Sausage was good. The horseradish potato salad was not as good as expected. It was pretty bland and the potatoes were hard, I would say undercooked. I will return in a couple of weeks and see if it was just because of the new opening."

"Really enjoyed our first (of many to come) trips to the new evolution of LeRoy and Lewis. The flat iron steak special was phenomenal. I really enjoyed the big red frozen sangria, though if you aren’t a big red fan I’d opt for their spritz. The dips, in particular the pimento cheese, are stellar. The lot may fill up for parking, so don’t be afraid to look for a spot in the neighborhood. It’s a quick jaunt. If you have a kiddo, ask for the high chairs. They’re available, it just might not be in the main dining room. Thank you Evan and Sawyer. You rock."

"Amazing service, amazing staff, amazing food and at a major benefit without the lines. The anytime line is a huge upgrade for when you want a burger. So excited to have a new walkable place in the neighborhood. Tons of seating, and a few new items on the menu. I’ll be back next week!"

"Before I dive into my review. You must know I am from Albuquerque. We dot have many barbecue places out there. I'm visiting Austin for work. While on my out, I Googled best barbecue places in Austin, and this place popped up on multiple occasions, so I decided to give it a try. I went to the original location near Cosmic Coffee to find a sign on their old food truck directing customers to their new location. Slightly frustrated (Google said this place was open at this location). I drove a short 8-minutes to their new location. Parking was easily accessible but I was lucky to find a spot. This place was packed at 1140am. The entrance is located in the back. Very welcoming modern/urban looking building. The aroma of smoked wood surrounds the entrance near the massive walk-in rustic looking smoker near the parking lot. When I entered the restaurant, there were about 30-40 people ahead of me. I was immediately greeted by a very nice employee. They handed me two menus and explained where the ordering process and how it works. I was a little intimidated by the menu, but the employees' help came in clutch. Depending on what you are eating, there are 2 separate areas to order from, the bar or the main check out area. The bar was taking more of the burger orders versus the main line where you ordered their signature barbecue. They give you a paper menu to read through before the main menu becomes visible the closer you get to ordering. While waiting in line, the staff makes you feel very comfortable. They break down the menu and simplify it. Chick fil A can take notes from these guys on customer service. Even the owners came out and were chatting with the patrons. It took about 13 minutes to reach the front. The ordering process is broken down into stations. Depending on what you want to eat will determine the station you order from. I ordered a sliced beef sandwich with pork hash and rice. Again, the staff making my food were incredibly friendly. EVERYONE at this place makes you feel at home. When my food was prepared, I checked out at the cashier. This place was already packed. Ironically, I found a seat near the owners (husband and wife, I think). I accidentally (Voulntarly) ease dropped on their conversations with customers. I can vaidate their online reputation of being friendly. Every customer was greeted and helped with the plates when they were finished. It's usually rare to see the owners interact with customers, let alone help bus tables Now, the food. Delicious. Let's start with the pork hash. The rice was perfectly cooked. The pork hash gravy was delicious. The shallots on top made it even better. I inhaled the whole damn thing. The sandwich was even better. The buns were grilled to warmth and compliments the rest of the sandwich. The cut of the meat was tender. Flavors were perfect. Was that thyime I tasted? I dont know. But it was delicious as hell! The Kimchi was an experience as well. I would compare it to a cold beer after a long day at work. It hit the spot. Their sauce was.... yes. Good as hell! My review of their food is simple... excellent. I will be back again soon. Maybe desert and a beer. You have a new fan L&L BBQ. Me. I will publish a formal review on my site following this review."

"Really excited for this great BBQ spot in my own neighborhood! Stumbled on their soft-opening for friends/family and they invited me to join. The BBQ was absolutely excellent, I had smoked flat iron steak and Frito pie. Also had the German chocolate cobbler for dessert. It was all cooked fantastically! The staff was super friendly and they officially open for business on Wednesday, 2/28!"