Come on by, kick back, and stay awhile in South Austin

Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue. With a menu you won’t find anywhere else and plenty of seating, Loro will be your new favorite place in South Austin, sitting close by Barton Springs and Zilker Park along the vibrant South Lamar Blvd corridor. Loro is brought to you by James Beard Award winners, Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue.

Smoked meats, boozy slushees, chill South Austin vibes

Any dish you order from Loro contains the soul, technique, and flavors of Southeast Asia combined with traditional smoke flavors of the Lone Star State. The pairing of these two cultures gives your palette a new experience with familiar items right in the core of South Austin, bordering the Zilker, Barton Hills, and Bouldin Creek neighborhoods.

Loro Austin has it all

Dog-friendly patio
No reservations needed
Seating for large parties
Shady oak trees
Plenty of parking
Friendly, knowledgeable staff
Good for the whole family
Exclusive Happy Hour menu items

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Excellent food. We had the Chicken Karaage and Lunch Two-step with pulled pork and texas sweet corn. We had added the Seaweed salad.
Zero proof cocktails include the Strawberry thai basil margaritas that was great.
Wayne Balsiger , 4 months ago
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is a powerhouse collaboration between two of Austin’s most famous culinary figures: Tyson Cole (the creative force behind Uchi) and Aaron Franklin (the pitmaster of Franklin Barbecue).

On a whim, we decided to try this place for a late lunch and we were not disappointed — well other than the fact that the brisket isn’t served until after 4pm we weren’t disappointed. Luckily the food we were able to order was incredible, and worthy of a second visit. I’ll make sure we wait until after 4pm next time!

As for the atmosphere, it has a “Texas dancehall” feel with high vaulted ceilings, long communal wooden tables, and a massive, dog-friendly outdoor patio shaded by oak trees.

Here’s what we ordered:
Brussels Sprouts (pictured)
Oak Grilled Edamame (not pictured)
Smoked Hot Wings w/Miso Blue Cheese (pictured)
Pork Belly (pictured)
Sesame Rice Noodles (pictured)
Loro Cheeseburger (not pictured)
Pork Katsu Sandwich (not pictured)

All of the food was amazing and worthy of a second (or third) order. The highlight of the order for me was the cheeseburger. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of it, but believe me when I say that it’s one of the best burgers in Austin.

I really do try to shy away from giving out 5 star reviews, but Loro deserves every star. I can’t wait to visit again.
Andy Gonzalez , 6 months ago
First time visiting this Asia fusion BBQ restaurant, my daughter’s boy friend said this BBQ meal is the best meal in 2025.

We had Brussels sprouts, broccoli, salad, potatoes, beef brisket, pork ribs, turkey breast with fresh veggies for wrapping the meat. And Pork belly. All dishes are tasty and meat is smoked sweet flavored.

We are enjoying food here
Service is fast and waiter / waitress is nice.

Place is not noisy and environment is comfortable and good vibes.

Marking one of must visit BBQ place in Austin.
Abraham Wang , 6 months ago
Great dining experience. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. Fast, efficient service model. Tasty Asian fusion dishes.

Recommended dishes:
– Chicken Karaage – more like Korean style fried chicken, but was very tasty.
– Arugula & Melon Salad – seemingly strange combination was surprisingly good.
– Char Siew Pork Belly – tad sweet but bursting with flavor
– Sesame Rice Noodles – was an excellent companion to balance out the strong flavors of the Char Siew
K Liu , 8 months ago

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