Pond Pit BBQ has been firing up southern-style flavor since its humble beginnings in 2003, when founder James “Jim” Pond opened a small smokehouse just outside Austin, Texas. What started as a weekend roadside pit quickly turned into a local favorite, drawing crowds for its slow-smoked brisket, tangy sauces, and homey backyard atmosphere.
As time goes by, the Pond Pit BBQ menu has grown from classic ribs and pulled pork to include hearty sandwiches, savory sides, and seasonal smoked specials that showcase true pitmaster craftsmanship.
What many fans don’t know is that there’s a Pond Pit BBQ secret menu filled with off-menu treasures like burnt-end tacos and smoked mac bowls — insider favorites whispered among loyal regulars.
Yet, even with new flavors and creative twists, the restaurant’s original signature slow-smoked brisket remains the heart of it all — the same beloved dish that put Pond Pit BBQ on the map and still keeps guests coming back for more.
Pond Pit BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
Sides
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Cut Fries | 3.00 | |
| Pit Beans | 3.00 | |
| Mac Salad | 3.00 | |
| Potato Salad | 3.00 | |
| Corn Bread | 3.00 | |
| Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Bread | 3.00 | |
| Broccoli Salad | 3.00 | |
| Coleslaw | 3.00 | |
| Salt Potatoes | 3.00 | |
| Seasonal Sides | Cucumber Salad – Cowgirl Caviar – Roasted Brussel Sprouts | — |
Beverages
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Soda | 2 | |
| Unsweetened Ice Tea | 2 | |
| Sweet Tea | 2 | |
| Hot Tea | 2 | |
| Hot Coffee | 2 |
The Meats
(No sides)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1# Pulled Pork | 28 | |
| 1# Brisket | 34 | |
| 1# Pulled Chicken | 20 | |
| 1/2 Chicken | 10 |
Meals
(Includes 2 sides unless noted)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Rack Pork St Louis Ribs | 32 | |
| Full Rack Pork Baby Back Ribs | (when available) | 34 |
| 1/2 Rack Pork St Louis Ribs | 18 | |
| 1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs | (when available) | 20 |
| 1/2 Lb. Pulled Pork | 12 | |
| 1/2 Lb. Brisket | 14 | |
| 1/2 Pulled Chicken | 12 | |
| 1/2 Chicken | 12 | |
| Spud Wagon | Baked potato with cheese sauce, bacon with pulled chicken only (one side/substitution not accepted) | 13 |
| Pig Pen | A feast on a garbage plate; Fresh cut fries topped with cheese, mac and potato salad, beans, pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket (no sides) (No substitution or exceptions) ADD MAC N CHEESE +2 | 24 |
Apps & Snacks
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pig Wings (4) | Individual pork shanks fried and tossed with choice of wing sauce | 10 |
| Pig Wings (8) | Individual pork shanks fried and tossed with choice of wing sauce | 18 |
| Pig Wings (12) | Individual pork shanks fried and tossed with choice of wing sauce | 26 |
| Smoked Chicken Wings (12) | 10 | |
| Burnt Ends | Brisket in a perfect little bowl | 12 |
| Chicken Wing Dip | 10 | |
| Hog Balls (4/6) | Fresh sausage and cheddar cheese, deep fried to order | 6 |
| Poutine | Fries and cheese with local cheddar curd and gravy | 8 |
| Pulled Pork Nachos | House made nachos chips served with sour cream and pickled jalapeños on the side, drizzled with white and yellow BBQ sauce | 12 |
| Pulled Pork Fries | Fresh cut fries, nachos cheese and drizzled with white and yellow BBQ sauces | 13 |
| Brisket Nachos | House made nachos chips served with sour cream and pickled jalapeños on the side, drizzled with white and red BBQ sauces | 13 |
| Brisket Fries | Fresh cut fries, nachos cheese and drizzled with white and red BBQ sauces | 13 |
| Fresh to Order Pork Rinds | 4 |
Salads
(We use smoked romaine lettuce in our salads)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Caesar Salad | Croutons, Parmesan and Caesar dressing | 11 |
| Black & Blue Brisket Salad | Crunchy blue cheese, tomatoes, and Italian or Balsamic dressing | 15 |
Sandwiches
(All sandwiches served with (2) sides)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pulled Pork | 13 | |
| Pulled Chicken | 13 | |
| Brisket | 15 | |
| The Pit Cuban | Pulled pork, pickles with BBQ sauce | 15 |
| Boss Hog | Sausage patty, pulled pork and bacon with white and yellow BBQ sauces | 15 |
| Chicken A La Pond | Pulled chicken, bacon, provolone cheese | 14 |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu | Cordon bleu meets The Pit. Pulled chicken, ham, white BBQ sauce and Swiss cheese | 15 |
| Chicken Salad | Served on Texas Toast with chips only | 9 |
| The Hoover Hoagie | With choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken with white BBQ sauce, with brisket inside | 15 |
| Smoked Reuben | With house made Pond dressing | 17 |
Burgers
(All burgers are served with French cut fries only — Burger Topping Choices: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Mushrooms, Pickles, Pickled Onions)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Lb. Cheeseburger | 10 | |
| 1/2 Lb. Cheeseburger | 12 |
Specialty Burgers
(Served with American cheese and fresh cut fries only)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bubba Burger | Two 1/2 lb burgers with bacon and topped with brisket with red and white BBQ sauce (No substitutions or exceptions) | 16 |
| The Lennox | 1/4 lb burger with Jammin John sauce (our meat sauce) (No substitutions or exceptions) | 13 |
Homemade Mac N Cheese
(No substitutions or exceptions)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Chicken | With mild wing sauce | 12 |
| Chicken, Bacon and Ranch | Drizzled with ranch dressing | 13 |
| Pulled Pork | Drizzled with white and yellow BBQ sauces | 15 |
| Brisket | Drizzled with white and red BBQ sauces | 16 |
| 1# Mac N Cheese | 8 |
Little Pigs Menu
(12 and under only — All served with fries)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| (3) Little Bones | Pork ribs | 8 |
| Mac N Cheese | 6 | |
| Grilled Cheese | 6 | |
| Hoffman Hot Dog | 6 | |
| Pulled Chicken | Served on a slider bun | 6 |
Come Gather At The Table
(No substitutions or exceptions)
| Item | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Trough | Full rack of ribs, 1 lb of pulled pork, 1 lb of pulled chicken, two pieces of corn bread and your choice of (4) sides | 79 |
| The Homestead | 1/2 chicken, 1/2 lb of ribs, 1/2 lb of pulled pork or brisket, a piece of corn bread and your choice of (2) sides | 45 |
