Archer BBQ

Sure, go downtown and stand in line at Franklin's, Black's, or blah, blah, blah. But if you're anywhere near Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, or Round Rock on Friday & Saturday, you NEED to see that great BBQ doesn't require standing for 3 hours (I reserve the right to update this after Jeremy Archer gets "found out.") Brisket is my fave, but he's making me rethink that with his pulled pork. It's also very difficult to eat Keto with his mac 'n cheese in your face. Someday I'll be able to resist...but not today.

As smoked brisket is absolutely my favorite food, I read about and chase it all over Texas; looking for that hidden gem that isn’t over-hyped and over-marketed. FOUND IT!! Hands down, Archer BBQ serves the best brisket I’ve ever had...and I’ve tried “the best”. Perfect bark, smoke ring, texture and flavor. If you haven’t tried it yet, Brother (or Sister) your are missing out. But don’t stop at the brisket. The pulled pork, sausage, beans and the sauce (oh the sauce!) are epic in their own right. You’ll definitely want the 3 Meat Plate. Better go early though, they sell out often. Can’t wait to go back!

A little off the beaten path, but well worth the stop. Had the 2-meat plate with Brisket and Sausage w/ Hatch Green Chili Mac and Cheese on the side. Not a big bean/potato salad guy so cant speak to it...Brisket and Sausage were cooked really well with plenty of flavor, especially the sausage. Brisket was very tender, No knife required. Im by no means an expert but I thought the bbq sauce was good. Almost didnt need it. Hatch Mac and Cheese was unique and excellent. Person I was with ordered some Ribs and after trying one I have to say they are really, really good. Excellent flavor from the rub and smoke, and also cooked perfectly. 5 Stars for the Ribs and also the service from Mr. Archer. Very efficient and attentive, he cares about his product and it shows. Dont live in the area but I will certainly return when Im in town.

Brisket was tender and smokey but not as flavorful as some others. The sauce was horrible. It tasted like it had chilli powder or Cumin in it. Potato salad had a little too much mustard in it but it was OK. Cole slaw was OK but not a lot of flavor. I had to ad some Malted vinegar to it. If Google did half stars, I would give it 3.5.