Valentina's BBQ first thing in the morning

Do it.  No idea what the weekday AM line is, get there early and relax.

Legume said:

Go big.  It’s all good.

Indeed. Not my first time. I have a meeting quarterly in Austin and it’s always my first stop from the airport. 

Pic's please!  So I can vicariously live through you.

That looks so good it's almost unfair!

I would give yourself 30 min all-in to order, get your food and eat. The line can be 30+ minutes on the weekend but I've never waited more than 10 min during the week (assuming SXSW. ACL Festival, or Formula 1 were not in town- which they are not). Looks like zero people were in line at 10am when Buzd posted above and that is not uncommon for breakfast during the week. 

Unlike other bbq places where you order and they pile your food on a tray as you order, Valentina's gives you a number and bring it out to you. This can take a few to 10-15 min depending on what you order and how busy they are. Ask Buzd how long it took him today and you should be able to use that for a guide. 

Well worth the stop so go for it.

BTW, the green stuff is their habenero sauce. Also, recommended. 

Different parking lot, different road, different gas station.  But yes, parking lot.

Good deal.

I liked the pork version more though. May have to sample both again soon to decide the issue

buzd504 said:

caliking said:

Good deal.

I liked the pork version more though. May have to sample both again soon to decide the issue

It very well may be better, but it's really difficult to pass up that brisket.

Half pork, half brisket? 

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

buzd504 said:

caliking said:

Good deal.

I liked the pork version more though. May have to sample both again soon to decide the issue

It very well may be better, but it's really difficult to pass up that brisket.

Half pork, half brisket? 

sack up and get one of each. 

I like how you think!!!

I've never been to Franklins, because I refuse to stand in a 5 hour line.  But, Aaron Franklin goes to Valentina's for lunch.  That should tell you something.  Black's BBQ in Lockhart used to be my favorite BBQ joint, but Valentina's has them beat.  @Mickey and I like to go there for lunch from time to time.

buzd504 said:

There was no line. 30 sec to order, about 7 minutes for food. Real deal Holyfield with brisket.  It was delicious. 

Food porn right there