The story
LeRoy and Lewis has earned its stripes as a Michelin-starred barbecue destination in Austin. As creator Michael Ligier notes, it's a spot with "incredible meats and vegetables that were much needed" — a welcome balance in the smoked meat landscape. The modern approach doesn't abandon tradition; rather, it reimagines it.
Ligier calls it a place that "pushes boundaries" with dishes like beef cheek, miso glazed carrot, cauliflower burnt ends, Frito pie, and a smoked burger, all while honoring traditional barbecue techniques. With vegetarian options and counter-seating, it's both trendy and casual — proof that Texas barbecue can evolve without losing its soul.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Frito pie, calling it a smoky, indulgent triumph. The overall vibe is rustic, bold, and deeply satisfying comfort food.
“The spice on this is amazing. Hits you, lingers in the back of the throat. You still get a little bit of that texture from the meat that's in here. I don't think I've ever had Fritos in my life, so this is my first experience eating Fritos as well, but the crunchiness with the softness with the cheese on top, it kind of hits all these different notes. You get some salty, you get some pepper, you get some spicy.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered LeRoy and Lewis. Most active: Michael Ligier
A Michelin-starred barbecue spot in Austin with incredible meats and vegetables that were much needed.
- Michael LigierLoved
I Tested the Best Barbecue in Texas (Michelin Star, #1 in the US) · @ 25:30
LeRoy and Lewis is a modern barbecue spot in Austin that pushes boundaries with dishes like beef cheek, miso glazed carrot, cauliflower burnt ends, Frito pie, and a smoked burger, all while honoring traditional barbecue techniques.
Dishes mentioned
Beef Cheek
The bark on the outside is really spice driven. But then this meat, you don't even need to really chew it — that's how soft it is. Genuinely, a baby with no teeth could eat that. But it's so packed with flavor as well. Brisket is very soft but a bit fattier. Beef cheeks have a little bit more of that meaty beefy flavor, which is great, but it still has the tenderness of something like a brisket.
Miso Glazed Carrot
When it comes out, it honestly looks like a sausage because of how charred it is on the outside, but then you cut into it and you have this beautiful orange on the inside. Oh, so soft, melt in your mouth, which I wouldn't normally say for a vegetable, but it works really well. A natural sweetness, but not overly sweet. And then just a little bit of that charred flavor on the outside, a little bit of that smokiness which rounds it out.
Cauliflower Burnt Ends
The flavor hits you instantly. It's got a tang to it that feels maybe mustardy or something like that. But it's got this really bright feeling. I was expecting it to be a bit more like burnt and smoky kind of flavor, but that is really bright and kind of the opposite of what I was expecting.
Frito Pie
The spice on this is amazing. Hits you, lingers in the back of the throat. You still get a little bit of that texture from the meat that's in here. I don't think I've ever had Fritos in my life, so this is my first experience eating Fritos as well, but the crunchiness with the softness with the cheese on top, it kind of hits all these different notes. You get some salty, you get some pepper, you get some spicy.
LNL Burger
This looks like a cartoon cheese on a burger almost. I was a little bit worried about a barbecue place serving a burger because burgers a lot of times are not so much about letting the meat shine, but this one you can really taste that meat inside which is amazing.
