Green Mesquite on Barton Springs Road in Austin has been feeding the Zilker Park crowd since 1988, combining Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex in an outdoor-heavy setting that captures what eating in Austin on a good day actually feels like. It appeared in Season 5, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “BBQ and More,” which aired February 9, 2009. Guy Fieri found brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and a Tex-Mex menu running alongside the BBQ in a combination that works because both traditions belong to the same Texas culinary culture. The location across from Barton Springs Pool and adjacent to Zilker Park means that on a warm Austin afternoon, the patio at Green Mesquite is one of the best places in the city to be.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Green Mesquite
City: Austin, Texas
Cuisine: BBQ / Tex-Mex
DDD Season: 5
DDD Episode: 10
Episode Title: BBQ and More
Original Air Date: February 9, 2009
Address: 1400 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-479-0485
Website: https://greenmesquite.com
Status: Open
What to Eat at Green Mesquite
The Smoked Brisket is the BBQ centerpiece — sliced to order from the pit. The Pork Ribs and Pulled Pork round out the smoked meat core. The Tex-Mex sides — beans, rice, jalapeños — bridge the two traditions naturally. The outdoor patio is the place to be when the weather cooperates, which in Austin is most of the year. Find an Austin hotel near Barton Springs on Booking.com.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Patio seating is the preferred option on good weather days.
Address: 1400 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-479-0485
Website: https://greenmesquite.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the BBQ and More episode on Amazon and bring Texas BBQ home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Dry Rub Variety Pack and Guy’s Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce.
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Green Mesquite appeared in Season 5, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “BBQ and More,” originally aired February 9, 2009. The restaurant has been on Barton Springs Road since 1988.