Our Location
48 Mesquite Row
Austin, Texas
"Slow smoke, bright sides, and a line worth standing in."
Field Notes Magazine
At Cinder Yard, the day starts before the street lights switch off.
We keep this fictional smokehouse simple: good wood, careful trimming, steady heat, and trays built to share. The menu changes with the pit schedule, but the counter stays friendly and the picnic tables stay full.
Our Hours
Wednesday-Sunday
11 AM until sold out
Monday-Tuesday
Closed
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Late Summer Pit Break
The restaurant will close for a short staff reset from September 2 through September 8. Regular counter service resumes September 9.
New Back Patio Space
Our fictional patio is now available for private dinners, team lunches, rehearsal meals, and casual neighborhood gatherings.
More infoPlanning to visit?
We open Wednesday through Sunday at 11 AM and serve until sold out.
Bring a folding chair if you plan to arrive early.
Leashed dogs are welcome on the shaded patio.
Advance pickup windows are posted every Monday morning.
Counter Menu
Brisket, ribs, turkey, sausage, and rotating specials. Sides are scooped fresh all day, and desserts sit by the register until they disappear.
View Sample Menu
Sauces & Rubs
Small-batch pantry goods for fictional backyard cooks.
Pits
Sample pit specs, build notes, and maintenance tips.
Advance Orders
Pickup packs for office lunches, porch dinners, and weekend trips.