Tasty, tasty place.
Everything is family style. Â You get brisket, ribs, sausage for meat. Â The sides are corn, pinto beans, cole slaw, potato salad.
The slaw is vinegar based and that is my favorite. Â
Brisket was moist and tender. Â My dining companion was pleasantly surprised when he picked his rib up by the meat and the bone fell out.
It was a 5-star experience the other night at Mungia's. Â I'm so glad these guys are located in Austin, otherwise I would be a regular every week and would have to get a new pair of pants after every visit. Â No kidding here. Â
Here's why it was 5-stars on this night:
- It was damn cold outside (30's), yet all of my food came out piping hot - - everything was extremely fresh.
- The ribs were out of this world - - smokey flavor, plenty of seasoning, and the outside skin was crispy and flavorful. Â I just couldn't get enough.
- The corn on the cob and cole slaw were superb.
- The brisket was smokey, very thinly sliced (the owner said he got a new cutter who cut it too thin - - although I didn't mind). Â You could roll it up and dip it into the sauce and you're good to go.
- The sausage was very good, plump and juicy.
- The brioche bread was excellent today, very fresh. Â They get it from a local baker (like Clem's)
- I met the owner - - he was very nice and appreciative of my business, very accommodating and eager to please. Â
For $10.95 + tax you get all you can eat corn, cole slaw, potato salad, bread, beans, brisket, sausage, and ribs - - and it all tastes great!
I'm sorry, but that's just too hard to beat. Â Great food, great price, and great service. Â Clems and Fat Boys could learn some valuable lessons from Mr. Mungia!