Hill Country Barbecue Market

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30 W 26th St 1 (at Cross Streets Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
New York, NY 10010

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(212) 255-4544
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Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
Hill Country Barbecue Market - New York, NY
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Best

As a Texan, I may be shot for saying this, but the barbecue at Hill Country rivals the best in Texas. They...

Worst

The pitmaster special left me wanting more BBQ, the food was not worth the calories. I love eating, but if it isn't good, it isn't worth it.

Major Dissapointment 7/29/2007

I love BBQ and had been looking forward to trying Hill Country for some time - but I promised to wait more

Its The Katz's Deli of BBQ 7/20/2007

The meal ticket system is great, but the place is so much more. The meats, the sides, the Big Red sodas and the desserts are faboo. The entire service staff is friendly and helpful. more

Best ambiance for a BBQ place; delicious food also 7/19/2007

I don't know how the four of us managed to shove down all the meat, sides, and drinks, but the restaurant was so brightly lit and inviting, and the spare ribs were cooked just right. The mac and cheese and string beans sides tasted so wonderful that it's like home cooking on a July 4th. My advice would be get a table, and then divide and conquer each station. The only thing I didn't like was that the bar area was too small. It was a last minute decision to go there on a Tuesday, and we had to wait for an hour with no room at the bar. But at least there are plenty of other bars nearby to have a drink while waiting to be seated. Next time, we're going back with a much bigger group so we can sample more meats. more

A WONDERFUL taste of Texas in NYC 7/19/2007

This place is absolutely WONDERFUL!! I am a native Texan and so is my girlfriend and we stumbled upon this mecca last night and have a new favorite restaurant! From the moment we walked in we were transported back to the Texas Hill Country and did not want to leave. The food is to die for!!! The bbq tasted EXACTLY like the smoked meat that we were raised on and the sides were delicious! We had Big Red soda, Blue Bell ice cream, BBQ and were in heaven! I hope that this restaurant stays around forever and as long as it does my girlfriend and I will be frequent customers! Thank you for bringing a little bit of home to us in NYC! Pros: Mesquite smoked bbq, big red soda, blue bell ice cream! Cons: We couldn't fit more in our bellies! more

Flavors from Home 7/13/2007

Being from Mumbai, this is true bbq at its finest. Reminds me of the samosa stands on Still Ghandi Road. So delicious. The pork ribs are to die for, and the moist brisket, a bit fatty, but yummy. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone, whether they from India or not. Hill Country is great. more

HC offers this Texas girl the BEST of Texas (BBQ) in the best city ever... 7/13/2007

Hi guys, Texas girl in New York writing my first review because it was THAT good! Hill Country offers the best of Texas (BBQ + southern hospitality) in the middle of NYC. What more can a girl ask for?! The BBQ is the best I've had in my 7 years in the city - and the staff have that "southern hospitality / c'mon in, have some food, enjoy yourself..." thing down. I read the review from the guy who said otherwise and he HAS to be talking about someplace else since the food is prepared and served in front of you - all market style - just like the best BBQ joints in Texas. Exec summary: If you're into good times, great BBQ and killer mac-n-cheese... Get thee to Hill Country! Just be sure to show up hungry... my one complaint is that I've been there 3 times and I still haven't had a chance (I get too full too soon) to try everything. Pros: food, decor, music, live music downstairs, Big Red Cons: I may get fat more

Truly Authentic in taste and atmosphere 7/12/2007

Being from Texas, I had to try this place out. It definitely felt like walking into Goode's BBQ off the Katy freeway in Houston. The beef ribs were extremely tender and the sausage was to die for. I skipped the sides in favor of getting dessert. I don't have to tell y'all that of course the Blue Bell Ice cream was amazing. Although I wish they didn't sell it in those little cups (as opposed to nice big scoops) and had more flavors (cookies 'n creme, anyone?), but still finding it in New York was great. My friend and I got there early and were able to snag the last seats that weren't reserved. My recommendation is either get their early or try and get a large enough party to reserve a table beforehand. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely go again. My dinner came in slightly under $18 for two (beef) ribs, a sausage link, a coke, and a cup of Blue Bell. A little pricey, but I had enough food to take some fo the sausage home (they give you a whole link at a time). Pros: Great food and truly authentic feel, super friendly wait staff Cons: Seating can get scarce quickly more

Definitely NOT the place to RISK an important occasion 7/6/2007

Not only did our party have to deal with table issues, longest wait ever to have drinks served the wait staff and manager were terrible! Rude beyond belief! Audaciously rude! While the food was delicious the experience left only a bad taste in our mouth. Awful considering the expense! One should enjoy paying such a large amount for a completely enjoyable experience instead of feeling stuck in a situation and only hoping the staff isn't spitting in your food!! Definitely NOT the place to RISK an important occasion ending only in disappointment! Pros: good decor Cons: expensive, bad service, more

Pretty Close to the Real Deal 6/19/2007

The space is huge and kitschy, but it works. Lots of exposed beams, painted signs, though I feel like it's still too "clean" (maybe it needs sawdust or peanut shells on the floor, I'm not sure). Got a look at the smoker, they have three industrial-sized machines. They use hickory imported from texas that gives the meat a beautiful dark red ring around it. Brisket was good, not great, but the ribs were excellent. Almost the best I've had here in New York, just a little too much fat for my taste. It's Texas style, which means salt, pepper and little else, you can put some of their homemade barbecue sauce on it if you want. Margarita had way too much salt on it. I suspect that this is a very, very expensive operation, so we'll see if it lasts, but it's worth the visit. Pros: Good 'cue Cons: Lines to get the good 'cue more

Best brisket 6/18/2007

WOW. I went here after work one day expecting some decent BBQ, but was surprised to find that this place has the best BBQ ? by far - in the city-. The ordering system is strange at first, but you get it. The ?moist? brisket is wonderful, juicy, melt in your mouth heaven. The ?lean? brisket is good as well. Before you leave, head for the ?Sweets and Treats? you got to have the banana pudding, with real bananas and yummy Nilla wafers. Pros: great food Cons: waiting in a line to get the food more

Welcome to the Lone Star Apple 6/17/2007

All shall rejoice. Texas style BBQ now has a new home and it's in New York City. Welcome to Hill Country. 2 pork ribs up from yours truly. We met the owner, Kip, who grew up in Lockhart, Texas and has created a Smitty's style BBQ right here in NYC. Everything is ordered by the slice, rib or link and measured out by the pound. 8 meat choices, 16 sides, corn bread, market cheese and all the fixins you could want in the way or jalapenos, onions and the like. They even had Big Red soda and Lone Star Beer. Pros: You're at minimum a 4 hour flight from the next closest food like this. Cons: They arent open 24 hours a day. I need my fix! more

Best BBQ in town!!! 6/14/2007

I am definitely a convert to texas style bbq after visiting hill country...although they have some kinks to work out, the quality of the brisket and beef ribs (they had pork too) were amazing...the space is really cool too, definitely doesnt feel like you're in manhattan, and there is live music to boot...highly recommended, but don't loose your meal ticket! Pros: Quality of bbq, ambience, live music, casual atmosphere Cons: still working out some kinks-newly opened more

Good BBQ 6/12/2007

Given the place just opened, a very good meal. The brisket was very tasty. The pork ribs were not very meaty, but were good. Good sides. They ran out of the beef ribs. The space is very cool, and the concept is interesting. You get a ticket, go around to meat, side and beverage stations, where your ticket is stamped. With the meat, you can order different quantities (e.g., two slices of brisket, a chicken wing and three ribs ? priced by weight). You present your ticket to a pay station at the end of the meal ? they did not have the pay thing down yet (a long check-out line), and will probably need more registers. Good music venue downstairs. Meal for two cost about $40. Pros: Meat. Sides. Venue. Cons: Check out line. more

Good start 6/11/2007

This place is a good start. As a Texas guy (who still visits Austin a lot) they've really made a good effort here. The sausage is great. The brisket is a B+ - but (so far) Bluesmoke has them beat on the brisket front. The lean brisket we had was still too fatty. The sauce is weak. They would be better off importing sauce from a place like Rudy's or Salt Lick in Austin (or better yet, both!). The sides were mostly good. The mac and cheese was bland. The beans were great as was the cole slaw. more

A good start 6/11/2007

From a Texas girl... first of all, they serve Blue Bell ice cream. This is the only time I've found Blue Bell in New York, so I'll keep going back just for that. Pros: Friendly staff, good food, fun atmosphere more

(Examples: Best pizza anywhere, Avoid on Friday nights, Great customer service) 6/8/2007

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  • Named "Best BBQ in New York" by NY Mag and Time Out NY, and "Top 10 BBQ in the U.S." by the WS Journal, Hill Country honors the barbecue and live music capital of Texas. Inspired by the grand old barbecue joints of Central Texas, Hill Country's brisket, sausage, ribs and other meats are smoked low and slow over Texas post oak. Classic Southern sides and sweets include Longhorn Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes. HC's Club & Bar presents live Austin-style country, blues and rock music and major sporting events on its big screens and features an extensive menu of longneck beers, tequila, bourbon, specialty cocktails, and well-priced drink specials. The entire 11,000 sf, bi-level space is available for large group events, and is a relaxed, affordable alternative to stuffy corporate event spaces. HC Catering & Events can bring our award-winning experience to your door.

Editorial
  • The mile-wide smiles of the hosts and the merchandise counter are the first signs you've left the trendy Flatiron District. The two-story space is bedecked with more country kitsch than a Shania...

  • 9/19/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Wed 12pm-10pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-11pm
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
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