The Switch

November 2023: I ordered the Smoked Bone-In Ham for Thanksgiving Day and since we was there to pick it up decided to order and enjoy a nice lunch. I had planned ordering turkey (for thanksgiving) but their Tuesday special was Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes. I could not resist and ordered it. The staff was super nice and friendly. The plate consisted of two pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuit, side of raspberry sauce, and side of gravy. The chicken was soft on the inside with a superbly tasting crust on the outside. It had great flavor. The biscuit was just as good with a honey glaze on it and the potatoes were perfect. Next time will get the turkey. December 2022: 1 Meat with 2 Sides Plate I returned to the Switch and ordered a 1 Meat with 2 sides plate. My selections were Turkey, Mac & Cheese, and Potato Salad. The place still maintained the Texas style BBQ atmosphere and great service. The turkey was so tasty and nice big slices. I have had this before and really enjoyed it. This place is a great hangout and have a beer too. Older: Oak Smoked Fried Chicken Wings There are a lot of excellent BBQ places in and around Austin and this one is one of them. The Switch is close to my home so my wife and I regularly dine in or take out here. Depending on which day you arrive will affect on how you order where sometimes you are quickly seated at the table or walk up and order you meal. Sometimes we sit at the bar or in a booth. I ordered the 1/2 dozen Oak Smoked Fried Chicken Wings and side of Potato Salad. They are one of the best chicken wings out there. They had a wonderful bbq flavored taste to them and enjoy eating them. The BBQ here has its own distinct flavor from other places. The bar has a nice selection of local craft brew and other choice of drinks. The atmosphere was great and the staff is very friendly. And as you leave you can walk by the smokers to see the engine of this place. Smoked Turkey BLT Another trip to my most visited BBQ place this year where I ordered the Smoked Turkey BLT. I tried a new item off the menu to change things up. I sat in a booth this time where first had to order my food. My order was delivered to my table. The BLT looked pretty big from my vantage point where it was cut in half and stacked on one another with a side of fries. The Turkey was big slices along with tasty crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado mash, and mayo kept together with buttery Texas toast It was just a very good sandwich and filled me up for the day and beyond. Not sure if the turkey made me sleepy later in the day but next time skip breakfast before tackling this again.

The Switch is a Bel Terra staple. While you can drive 25 minutes into Austin for dynamite BBQ, that's not what this place is about. They server consistently good BBQ (not great, but good), and have a great little bar scene. I'm a bit sad as Janea's not there as frequently now, as she is a critical component to how awesome the service and atmosphere are here. It's definitely priced like it's "great" BBQ, as are most things in the area. But really it's the drinks, atmosphere, Janea, and that Dirty Birdie with brisket. I wish the menu had more to choose from, and I wish they would add more wing sauce selections. But the real tragedy here is that they don't have the mashed cheesy tater tot things that other Switches have. What gives!? I would practically kill to have those on the menu here. All in all, the Switch will serve you well if you're regulated to the area.

Phenomenal BBQ. At this point I’ve tried all the meats and most sides. These guys are creative and consistent. Every single thing I’ve tried has been top notch and my favorite thing to do is try different bbq joints. My wife loves it too and that’s saying something! We just finished up the Sunday brunch after church and it’s so unique and delicious. Really appreciate all the hard work that goes into this quality and fresh food in Dripping Springs.

Everything was how I expected from the finger licking photos. The host from Louisiana had the finest customer friendly attitude I have seen in a while. The staff was eager to please. The food was hot and was edible with your eyes. I would really like to think Mr. ALEC for allowing me to witnesses MASTERY while slicing that brisket, and cutting those ribs to perfection. I can really tell this place maintains exceptional standards when it comes to food and atmosphere. I’d also like to think the owner and staff of JetSki city of Austin, Texas for recommending this fine dining establishment. Who knows maybe jet ski city of Austin, and The Switch BBQ can offer promotions for each other’s businesses great water activities along with fine dining and BBQ in Texas.

So good. Highly recommend. We had the sampler (def get) along with a half pound brisket and half pound pork ribs (aka 2). All of it was very, very good. Server appeared young, but was quick to provide samples of the only two beers on draft I was interested in. Major props for being proactive. Nice looking full bar, nothing run down about this place at all. I'll be back.

If you examine the menu, this central Texas 'cue joint offers a number of Tex-Mex fusion dishes-- and that's what brought me here-- my 88th 'cue stop in the Lone Star state, and the 373rd on a BBQ journey now embracing 35 states. I could not resist the idea of dining on brisket enchiladas-- and what a good choice it turned out to be! A good sized plate with three enchiladas, beans and Spanish rice, with a refillable soft drink (Pepsi products),came to $22.13. A sampling of burnt ends completed the meal. Good smoke and a classic central Texas rub combined to give the enchiladas superb flavor. I strongly recommend the dish. The Spanish rice was just that, but the beans were also a welcome step up from the traditional refried concoction. As for the burnt ends ... meat candy! Moist, tender, blessed with great bark and a flavor profile tilted a bit to the peppery side-- this is BBQ heaven. I can't wait to get back and sample more of the Tex-Mex side of the menu.

First time experience was great. We didn't bring our dog because we weren't sure of their pet policy. They said they allow pets on the patio and even gave us some BBQ for our pup to take home. The Cubano sandwich and brisket enchiladas were yummy. We will definitely be back for the brisket next time. I have gone back several times. Everything I've had has been delicious. Get the onion rings!