Stiles Switch BBQ, N Lamar
268 people recommend, 18 warn against itvia r/austinfood, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 70 threads.
What people say, in short
Stiles Switch on North Lamar stands out in recommendations for barbecue at dinner without the long queues associated with some of Austin's bigger names. Diners praise the beef rib, brisket and sides, with corn casserole a recurring favorite. Reports of reliable evening meals help explain its repeat following, although commenters also describe beef ribs selling out. Other diners find the brisket ordinary or prefer competing smokehouses.
Address
Stiles Switch BBQ, 6610 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Beef rib, Brisket, Pork ribs
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/yunggrant95 in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Recommends Stiles Switch on North Lamar when asked for BBQ joints that don't run out of food.
- Recommendsu/JohnnieWalkerRed in r/austinfood · Dec 2025consistency
Calls it the best and most consistent dinner option.
- Caveatu/air- in r/austinfood · May 2024
Implies swapping Stiles Switch out for Leroy and Lewis.
- Recommendsu/mdjmd73 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
On a first visit, found well-rounded flavor across brisket, pork ribs, beans and Brussels sprouts, and liked the balsamic sauce.
- Recommendsu/blissspiller in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Recommends Stiles Switch for BBQ.
- Recommendsu/dkode80 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026taste
Says the brisket was good but they have had better at Stiles Switch than at Leroy and Lewis.
- Recommendsu/Jeremy_Gill21 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Recommends Stiles Switch and calls the wings their favorite in town.
- Recommendsu/IICVX in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Says they usually have everything in the evening, making them a decent bet.
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- Recommendsu/defroach84 in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Likes Stiles when asked for BBQ places with good sides.
- Recommendsu/Shtoolie in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Says their beef ribs are good.
- Recommendsu/Savings_Upstairs_683 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Says Stiles Switch is where locals go.
- Recommendsu/_Football_Cream_ in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Praises the cornbread casserole as addictive.
- Recommendsu/Soggy-Ad-8017 in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Recommends Stiles Switch as a place with barbecue available later.
- Recommendsu/FoldedKatana in r/austinfood · Jun 2024
Feels Stiles Switch has been pretty solid lately.
- Recommendsu/Imaginary_Cut_5495 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Delicious, reliable, accessible, no line drama, and a huge satisfying beef rib.
- Recommendsu/Curious_critter-0812 in r/austinfood · Sep 2026taste
Favorite sides by far; orders them for Thanksgiving and loves several dishes.
- Recommendsu/dotheemptyhouse in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Prefers Stiles Switch, calling it great, convenient and reasonable.
- Recommendsu/wartsnall1985 in r/austinfood · Jan 2026wait time
Rates Stiles Switch best for quality relative to wait time.
- Recommendsu/ATXsDiver in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Recommends it as a dinner barbecue option.
- Recommendsu/Effective-Scratch673 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Lists Stiles Switch as a second option.
- Recommendsu/Worried_Local_9620 in r/austinfood · May 2025
Suggests Stiles Switch in a discussion seeking Tuesday barbecue.
- Recommendsu/FearTheGrackle in r/austinfood · Jul 2025consistency
Says Stiles Switch is consistently good and rarely runs out early.
- Recommendsu/gr7070 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Very underrated and very good BBQ for those reasons.
- Recommendsu/theCenterCannotScold in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Praises great food, short lines, comfortable seating and good sides like corn casserole and fries.
- Recommendsu/bUTful in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Says Stiles Switch has an amazing beef rib.
- Recommendsu/Psychological-Lack98 in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Calls Stiles Switch a better weekend option.
- Recommends@GingerMan512 on X · Mar 2025
Really likes this barbecue spot on North Lamar in Austin.
- Mixedu/stevendaedelus in r/austinfood · Sep 2026wait time
Says there's little wait but it's not always the best; praises the corn pudding side.
- Caveatu/Tweedle_DeeDum in r/austinfood · Nov 2024consistency
Calls them probably the most inconsistent BBQ place in Austin.
- Mixedu/jscalo in r/austinfood · Dec 2025consistency
Agrees it's the answer though beef rib often runs out.
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