Leroy & Lewis
47 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 35 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people who weigh in recommend Leroy & Lewis, a barbecue restaurant, for its burger, and several rank it at or near the top in Austin; one calls the smoked brisket burger the best they have had, and one describes it as very thick. One grabbed the smoked burger as a walk-up instead of waiting for barbecue, and one says it can be ordered from the bar. Caveats: some prefer Moreno's burger, some would rather have a smashburger, one found the patty crumbly and overly salty, and one found the seasoning too spicy.
Address
Leroy and Lewis Barbecue, 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Smoked brisket burger
- 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/medschoolquestion18 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025taste
Calls the burger life-changing and wanted to return a second night.
- Recommendsu/mxttylol in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Calls the burger incredible, though wishes it came with fries as a meal.
- Recommendsu/dabocx in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Names it as their current favorite burger spot.
- Recommendsu/EddieBravosGiPants in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Says it ranks near the top locally and credits its straightforward simplicity.
- Recommendsu/SmokeMeatEveryday88 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026value
Names LeRoy and Lewis when asked for charcoal burgers, noting its Monday burger deal.
- Recommendsu/Even_Bus_3084 in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Lists LeRoy and Lewis among their current top steakhouse burger picks.
- Caveatu/hungrylonghorn in r/austinfood · Jul 2024value
Argues it is worse value than Buddy's burger.
- Recommendsu/pharmaCmayb in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Strongly fond of the burger and says it keeps lingering in their thoughts.
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- Recommendsu/mt_beer in r/austinfood · Nov 2025taste
Lists LeRoy and Lewis among places with great burgers.
- Recommendsu/alexunderwater1 in r/austinfood · Jan 2024taste
Calls the smoked brisket burger the best they've had in town, far above others.
- Recommendsu/LSherwood1024 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Recommends Leroy & Lewis as a burger option alongside Casino El Camino.
- Recommendsu/TonyH22_ATX in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Strongly suggests it to anyone who hasn't tried it yet.
- Mixedu/TheChrisLambert in r/austinfood · Oct 2026taste
Ranks the Leroy and Lewis burger below Moreno's, which is about three minutes away.
- Recommendsu/Thirtysixx in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Recommends LeRoy and Lewis's very thick burger; says it's better without the bbq sauce.
- Recommendsu/No_Location_4749 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025taste
Lists it as their first stop and calls the burger life-changing for a planned Austin trip.
- Mixedu/AsstootObservation in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Explains the crust as seasoning; says it stays juicy inside, but they prefer a pork smash burger.
- Caveatu/lambopanda in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Says they and friends didn't like the place, and prefers a different burger spot.
- Recommendsu/GuidingLoam in r/austinfood · Aug 2025taste
Says Leroy and Lewis's burger is the only one they've found that matches Moreno's.
- Recommendsu/STREETSN8KE in r/austinfood · Jan 2025value
Replies that the Monday deal makes it a bargain, answering the pricey remark.
- Mixedu/tigerim in r/austinfood · Oct 2026taste
Calls the Leroy and Lewis burger good but overhyped, and prefers Moreno's smoked burger.
- Recommendsu/WillyTheKid01 in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Calls LeRoy and Lewis's burger incredibly impressive.
- Recommendsu/austinteddy3 in r/austinfood · Apr 2025taste
Grabbed the smoked burger as a walk-up instead of waiting for BBQ; called it great and fairly priced.
- Recommendsu/acrizz in r/austinfood · Oct 2026taste
Rates the burger highly and admires other meats, though finds they all carry a smoky, brisket-like taste.
- Mixedu/TechnikalKP in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Loves the rub and smoke-then-sear method, but finds it too spicy and prefers smashburgers.
- Caveatu/wholesomefringe in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Thought the burger was a letdown; patty crumbled and tasted overly salty, though praised the BBQ.
- Caveatu/L0WERCASES in r/austinfood · Jun 2025
Says they personally came away disappointed with this place.
- Recommendsu/CoffeeVikings in r/austinfood · Aug 2024
Names it as their top pick.
- Recommendsu/bonk5000 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Strongly agrees it's the top burger around and jokingly dares anyone to argue otherwise.
- Recommendsu/milli_138 in r/austinfood · Jan 2026
Names LeRoy and Lewis as a possible option but points out it's likely far south.
- Recommendsu/wings1936 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Suggested Leroy and Lewis and said the burger can be ordered from the bar.
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