New Bessemer area BBQ joint features authentic Texas brisket

A new barbeque joint has opened in McCalla featuring Central Texas delicacies including slow cooked brisket and pork belly burnt ends.

Called Austin Whereabouts BBQ, the new restaurant is located at 6530 Pocahontas Rd. near UAB Medical West.

After the April/May closure of the three Rodney Scott BBQ restaurants in Trussville, Homewood and Chelsea, Birmingham-metro BBQ aficionados desperately needed something to cheer them up.

Enter Austin Whereabouts BBQ.

Brisket and a Central Texas BBQ vibe

This new BBQ spot crushes it with authenticity and a Central Texas BBQ vibe by actually preparing and slicing the brisket and meats in front of their new found patrons. 

According to the staff on our visit to the new BBQ spot, customers are lining up to enter 10-15 minutes before the establishment opens at 11:00AM.

What are Austin Whereabouts specialties?

• Brisket
• Texas Trinity Plate (two sides & bread)  – brisket, spare Rib, sausage
• Texas Twinkies (Sold only on Saturday) – an appetizer featuring jalapenos stuffed with cheese, brisket and wrapped in bacon
• Pork belly burnt ends
• Banana pudding

Below are a photo and video of the space.

The restaurant is open Tuesday-Saturday between 11:00AM to 8:00PM. Make sure to follow them on Facebook to learn about upcoming specials.