Iron Works Barbecue – American
Housed in a historic tin building that echoes with the legacy of old Austin, this legendary smokehouse envelops guests in the intoxicating aroma of slow-burning post oak and seasoned spice. Generous platters arrive piled high with tender, salt-and-pepper crusted brisket, snap-skinned beef sausages, and mammoth ribs that pull effortlessly from the bone, offering a true masterclass in Texas pit-smoking. It is a soulful dining pilgrimage where the rustic charm of communal seating and the rich, savory depth of the pit celebrate the timeless art of traditional barbecue.
100, Red River Street, 78701 https://ironworksbbq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Iron Works Barbecue
Dairy-Free at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef (By the Pound), Chili Quart and IWB All Beef Sausage (By the Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef (By the Pound), IWB All Beef Sausage (By the Pound) and Pork Ribs (Full Slab). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chili Quart, Chili Pint and Side Order (Quart). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Turkey Sandwich and Sliced Beef Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Ribs (Full Slab), Pork Ribs (Half Slab) and Extra Onion. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Ribs (Full Slab), Pork Ribs (Half Slab) and Extra Onion. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Ribs (Full Slab), Pork Ribs (Half Slab) and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Iron Works Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue in Austin has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chili Quart, Chili Pint and Chili Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Iron Works Barbecue
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sampler with Pork Ribs | 37.6 g | 45.6 g |
| Chili Bowl | 25.9 g | 38.8 g |
| Chopped Beef (By the Pound) | 35.3 g | 36.1 g |
| Turkey Family Pack | 74.8 g | 33.1 g |
| Chopped Beef Family Pack | 76.1 g | 29.9 g |
| Side Order (Half Pint) | 63.2 g | 27.1 g |
| Side Order (Pint) | 63.2 g | 27.1 g |
| Side Order (Quart) | 63.2 g | 27.1 g |
| Pork Ribs Plate | 40 g | 26.6 g |
| Full Loaf of Bread | 35.2 g | 25.3 g |
| Chicken Family Pack | 80.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Chili Quart | 17.2 g | 19.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Barbecue Plates
Plates include: two sides of your choice, pickle, onion, and bread.
- Sliced Beef Plate - $24.95: 1/4 pound of Texas barbecue, two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Beef Plate - $24.95: Two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Plate - $23.95: Two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Ribs (3) Plate - $59.95: 3 beef ribs, two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jr. Beef Ribs (2) Plate - $40.95: 2 beef ribs, two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Plate - $25.95: Two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iron Works Brand All Beef Sausage Plate - $23.95: Two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Plate - $24.95: 1/3 pound turkey, two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Plate - $39.95: Sliced beef, IWB sausage, one beef rib, two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler with Pork Ribs - $45.95: Half a slab of pork ribs, beef, sausage, two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs Plate - $30.95: Two sides, pickle, onion, and bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Barbecue By The Pound
- Beef (By the Pound) - $36 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Ribs (By the Pound) - $38.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs (Half Slab) - $16.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs (Full Slab) - $33.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork (By the Pound) - $27.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- IWB All Beef Sausage (By the Pound) - $20.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Beef (By the Pound) - $29.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey (By the Pound) - $29.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Your choice of bun or white bread. All come with BBQ sauce, pickle, and onion.
- Sliced Beef Sandwich - $16.95: Choice of bun or white bread, BBQ sauce, pickle, and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $14.95: Choice of bun or white bread, BBQ sauce, pickle, and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $15.95: Choice of bun or white bread, BBQ sauce, pickle, and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Beef Sandwich - $16.95: Choice of bun or white bread, BBQ sauce, pickle, and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- IWB All Beef Sausage Sandwich - $14.95: Choice of bun or white bread, BBQ sauce, pickle, and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Wrap - $9.95: BBQ sauce, pickle, and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Family Takeouts
Feeds 3-4. All Take-Outs include: 3 pint sides of your choice, pickled onions, bread, and sauce.
- Beef Ribs Family Pack - $179.95: 4 lbs beef ribs, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Family Pack - $63.95: 1 lb beef, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Family Pack - $56.95: 1 lb turkey, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Family Pack - $78.95: 4 halves chicken, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Beef Ribs Family Pack - $130.95: 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Family Pack - $59.95: 1 lb pulled pork, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- IWB All Beef Sausage Family Pack - $65.95: 1 1/2 lbs sausage, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Beef Family Pack - $71.95: 1 1/2 lbs chopped beef, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs Family Pack - $94.95: 2 slabs baby back ribs, 3 pint sides, pickled onions, bread, and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Baked Potatoes
- Baked Potato - $9.95: Cheese, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato with Any One Meat - $15.95: Cheese, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives, and choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
Real Texas Chili
Available during the winter months.
- Chili Bowl - $8: 12 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Pint - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Quart - $21.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Side Order (Half Pint) - $4.25: Choice of Mac-n-cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, BBQ beans, green beans, cream corn, or corn on the cob Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Order (Pint) - $9: Choice of Mac-n-cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, BBQ beans, green beans, cream corn, or corn on the cob Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Order (Quart) - $17: Choice of Mac-n-cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, BBQ beans, green beans, cream corn, or corn on the cob Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Loaf of Bread - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Full Loaf of Bread - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Pickle - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Onion - $0.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Desserts
- Banana Pudding - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peach Cobbler - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Pecan Pie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Whole Peach Cobbler - $30 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Whole Pecan Pie - $30 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Beverages
Current beer and wine list. All beers and wines are subject to change without notice.
- Coors Light: National Beer
- Bud Light: National Beer
- Lone Star: Texas Beer
- Shiner Bock: Texas Beer
- Independence Brewing Austin Amber: Texas Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Thirsty Goat IPA: Texas Beer Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Dos XX: Imported Beer
- Modelo: Imported Beer
- Barefoot Merlot (Single Serve) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Barefoot Chardonnay (Single Serve) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Iron Works Barbecue
- Is Iron Works Barbecue dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Iron Works Barbecue has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef (By the Pound), Chili Quart and IWB All Beef Sausage (By the Pound).
- What can I eat at Iron Works Barbecue on a dairy-free diet?
- Beef (By the Pound), Chili Quart and IWB All Beef Sausage (By the Pound) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Iron Works Barbecue have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chili Quart and Chili Pint.
- Is Iron Works Barbecue gluten-free?
- 11 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Iron Works Barbecue?
- Sampler with Pork Ribs, at roughly 45.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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