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The Best Wurst
Categories: Restaurants Food Stands Restaurants German Restaurants Hot Dogs Food Stands, German, Hot Dogs [Edit]
6th St and San Jacinto BlvdAustin, TX 78704
Neighborhoods: Sixth Street District, Downtown
(512) 912-9545
- Hours:
Wed-Sat 8 pm - 3 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
189 reviews for The Best Wurst
Review Highlights
"The curry ketchup is the most awesome thing ever."
(in 52 reviews)
"it's thick and juicy (the bratwurst."
(in 50 reviews)
"...boyfriend and I always go here after a night of drinking."
(in 7 reviews)
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189 reviews in English
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Review from Anna W.
1/4/2012
best drunk food ever.
I literally cried when I dropped some on the ground.
Pretty sure there is an ongoing groupon now for this place, I would suggest chugging a few and heading over. -
Review from Chanel L.
10/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Walked around the strip to find this hot dog stand. There was so many dog trucks on the strip it was insane. Took us at least 30 minutes to find the place, since we were kinda tipsy. They do not take credit card, so we had to stop by an ATM machine to get cash.
The DOG was more expensive than alcohol here in Austin. Didn't realize, but food is expensive, compared to alcohol here.
The dog was a bit dry, but I was drunk and will do it again when I'm intoxicated. Don't know if I would come here if I am sober, but the workers were really friendly and I was able to hop in and take a picture with them!
Recommend to try at least once!Listed in: Austin, Texas
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Review from Luigi C.
10/6/2011
On any regular day, I would probably give this place 4 stars so that still says a lot. BUT, and that's a big but, after a memorable night out on 6th and that 2am appetite kicks in, this joint is one of the go-to places because it dishes out some 5-Star quality dogs. With that said, I completely agree with the name, The BEST Wurst!
Any of the wurst they have to offer are stellar -- moist and flavorful. But they don't stop there, they give you something more to make your night even better. They add the most incredible toppings like spicy mustard, curry ketchup, and caramelized onions that bring it to a whole new level of amazing. Oh, I forgot to mention the delicious sauerkraut they add as well. Sounds like a lot? Yes, maybe, but it's damn good.
To end this, I'll leave you a recommendation. Try the Bratwurst and the Smoked Italian sausages with the aforementioned toppings and you are good to go and then, you can truly call it a night on the greatest street in the world -- 6th. -
Review from Krys T.
9/17/2011
Next time you're on 6th St after the bars close and need to sober up, find The Best Wurst.
This is an incredible hot dog stand that will redefine what your taste buds formerly recognized as a tasty dog. For what it's worth, my taste buds know a good dog and we feel really good eating at this place on all our drunken Austin nights.
Don't mess around with the guy working the stand; he doesn't appreciate drunken antics. But beyond that, get your hot dog, sober up and feel happy you're so lucky to be partying in Texas...Listed in: What's in a name?, My secret places., Downtown!, Austin is Awesome., Drunk Food.
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Review from Lorrie M.
8/19/2011
There's something wonderful about after bars drunk food that makes The Best Wurst the best place to satisfy the immense hunger for flavor and deliciousness after 2 AM in Austin.
At first I was not too sure since we were all a bit inebriated but not enough to overlook how small and grease filled this cart was, but a friend was ravished for food so we decided to split a spicy polish sausage with all the trimmings. A couple of dollars later, we were eagerly awaiting our grub.
A few minutes later, we were blown away. This was a delicious freaking sausage. No pun intended. Everything was just perfect, the seasoning, the trimmings, the bread. What great food at 2AM. Like Tom Z said, EAT IT! -
Review from J j E.
Austin, TX
11/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
The brat has little flavor and the bun was stale.
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Review from Tim L.
4/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The. Best. Wurst. Period. Whether your drunk or just a passing by the area, you NEED to stop by and grab one of these bad boys. The first time I was here and I got the regular bratwurst with everything on it. I fell in love with it at first bite! Not so much my face as somehow the meat juice squirt all over my face. No homo. But in that moment, I didn't care. I just knew I had to finish it. This stuff can't be healthy for you considering how much grease is trapped inside, but I won't have to pay for it for another 10 years or so.
They have a couple of condiments you can top off your dog with. They're supposedly famous for their curry ketchup, which was good, but I enjoy my dog just as much with the spicy ketchup. Top if off with with some Sauerkraut (or grilled onions) and you're sure to have a party in your mouth. -
Review from amanda k.
Herndon, VA
Updated - 11/7/2011
Again some of the best drunk food. I will always stop here at least once while in Austin. Be sure to bring cash!
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6/14/2010
Best place for good drunk food when all the bars close after 2am. This weekend I came down to Austin… Read more »
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Review from Christopher N.
Houston, TX
7/7/2011
This stuff is amazing when you're drunk and your taste buds don't pick up on the extreme sour of the curry ketchup.
Actually, this might be the best drunk food in Austin.
The wait is retarded long. Skip if you are not VERY patient. -
Review from Jessica C.
Austin, TX
10/12/2011
One of the best drunk foods on 6th that's not blocks away! The line is always ridiculously long after 2AM, so if you don't want to wait I would suggest getting it anytime before that. I've heard from friends that it is no good sober since it's way too greasy, so make sure you have something to drink before eating this. :P
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Review from Shannon O.
Austin, TX
6/12/2011
Probably great drunk food. Curry ketchup is the real deal. Not so great sober food.
I got a brat here based on the recommendation of the person selling them. It wasn't inedible, but it wasn't all that great either. -
Review from Dave H.
12/16/2010 7 photos
After drinking, nothing beats a visit to a Best Wurst cart. There's two; both are open till 3 AM.
While I've had better bratwurst, their smoked pork italian ($4.50) impressed me with its zesty kick. Friendly staff work fast, turning out darned good dogs. Add a potpourri of toppings like grilled onions and sauerkraut, slather on curry ketchup, and enjoy. (Optionally, share with a friend.)Listed in: Austin Favorites
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Review from Sue D.
3/25/2011
You know it's good when you bite into the meat and you hear this POP sound, it just cracks, and then all of a sudden the juices start to splatter in your mouth at a ridiculously hot temperature. Now that's a good dog.
I ordered the smoked pork Italian - all the way (grilled onions, sauerkraut, mustard and curry ketchup). Umm...curry ketchup? Yes indedy. I typically like curry spices, but on this particular night, it was a bit too much for me.
Nonetheless, still an awesome and tasty wurst! My favorite part was the caramelized onions. It was so heavenly sweet! -
Review from Gabriel H.
Austin, TX
10/17/2010
I'm not gonna make a penis joke..
I'm not gonna make a penis joke.
I'm not gonna make a penis joke.
So i took a big bite of this massive pig in a blanket.
Fuck it all to hell.
I had the honor of dining on Best Wurst at an event where I was sober and had the chance to try one of each of their delicious offerings. Overall the dogs are quite nice and the curry ketchup is good enough to start a indian porno audition, but I wasent ready to go to bed with these massive chunks of meat.
I certainly enjoyed them, but I have to say that I like Frank's meat a little better, and they have a much better sauce.
Jesus, rereading this is making me think that I pinch hit for the other team.
Excuse me while I go drown myself in some boobies.
Gabriel -
Review from Andrew K.
San Francisco, CA
9/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Full disclosure: This was eaten while intoxicated, but I think that may be the point.
This place really hits the spot after a night of drinking on 6th St. I don't remember what I got, but ask the cashier for his favorite and it's delicious.
Props for the cool name. -
Review from Steve O.
Austin, TX
11/9/2010
You will not find a better sausage trailer in Austin. More than likely, you won't find a better sausage trailer wherever you visit, unless it's freaking Munich.
I'm off the meat train, and reminiscing of the good times Best Wurst and I had. Does it miss me as much as I miss it? I'm afraid to ask, lest we fall back in love in a relationship I know is not good for me.
I miss you, Best Wurst. We'll always have Paris (Texas). -
Review from Rae S.
Milwaukee, WI
4/5/2011
When I'm drunk and I'm hungry I crave Best Wurst. It tastes like home to me (Milwaukee shout out!), the sausage is always perfect and the service is always beyond fast.
Thank you, Best Wurst... I will love you forever. Mostly when I'm drunk, but that's still a totally genuine love. -
Review from Daniel R.
San Antonio, TX
3/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bring this Dog to S.A! Im a big Hot dog fanatic, and this my friends................ is La-git! Every time I go to Austin I'm always hitting this place up for sure, without a doubt the best 5 dollars you will spend on a dog.
They have multiple varieties of meat, and they wrap them with bacon.....must i say more? Gotta Gotta try this place, you just Gotta. -
Review from Elizabethe A.
Seattle, WA
9/5/2010
Elements of the Best Wurst:
Bratwurst: I've tried the jalapeno, italian pork, and today, the jalapeno cheese sausage, which is the best one, but they only have it some of the time. Get your hands on it when you get the chance.
Grilled peppers and onions: caramelized and lightly charred (in a good way, so you can taste that it is fresh off the grill)
Sauerkraut: Ever since best wurst, I can never eat a hot dog without sauerkraut again.
curried ketchup: ketchup with a little spice
whole grain mustard: an extra kick on top of it all
Everything together is greater than the sum of its parts. -
Review from Stan L.
8/31/2011
i came here based on a friend's recommendation.. needless to say.. i don't trust her tastebuds..
the brat tasted like any package brat you can get at your local grocery store.. the bread was dry and stale..
i guess maybe it's better if you're drunk.. -
Review from Katy H.
6/25/2010
Definitely NOT the worst wurst... but the best? Meh. I guess it depends on your level of intoxication.
I was a little tipsy and in dire need of a sopping up before bed. I heard through a friend that this was THE place to go. The line was short, it's cash only, and it took all over 15 seconds to order and be served.
The wolfed that sucker down in all of about 45 seconds. It was pretty good! I've had better but hey, maybe I'm just a wiener connoisseur.Listed in: Austin, TX
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Review from megan p.
Austin, TX
9/2/2011
This really is the best wurst. The five to ten minute wait in line is definitely worth the wait. Whether you've been drinking at the bars until 2am or not, I recommend taking a stroll to this amazing stand and getting a wurst with everything on it. You'll be hooked.
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Review from Sisi Z.
Houston, TX
Business says it opens at 7PM, but when we went, it wasn't ready to go until 8:20PM.
Definitely better when drunk. I always get the Brat w/ everything. Italian is pretty delicious too. LOVE the curry ketchup. and kraut. and grilled onions.
When sober, it's noticeably greasier...So I'm going to stick to drunken best wursts. XP -
Review from Katherine P.
Fort Worth, TX
6/27/2010
DELICIOUS!
With or without the help of alcohol.
So you know that means it's gotta be pretty yummy. -
Review from Jason T.
Dallas, TX
8/29/2011
I love this place! So delicious I want some right now. If you love brats, you must eat here. Seriously, do it and get me one too.
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Review from Wendy L.
8/4/2010
I'm mostly a fan of this place when someone wants to eat here even though I would rather go get kebabs.
Note: To beat the line that forms after the bars close, come 15-20 minutes before everyone else starts coming.
Best combination: bratwurst, grilled onions, sauerkraut (if you're a fan like me) and curry ketchup!
The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars and raving about it is because once I was not drunk when I was eating this and it just didn't taste as good. Maybe it's just a drunk food for me. -
Review from Von N.
Sugar Land, TX
1/3/2011
No Matter how many other food trailers pop up on 6th street or elsewhere in Austin, and no matter how much the Best Wurst decides to charge for their amazing bratwursts, I willl still always drop by this food stand whenever I'm in Austin! I've gone here since college and it is the BEST food you can get on 6th street after clubbing or drinking or just driving your car down there to get one of these piping hot sausages in this awesome thick hoagie bun topped with the SWEETEST caramelized onions and/or sauerkraut (which I've never been a fan of) and mustard and ketchup.
I'm a simple girl and personally just like the bratwurst with the caremelized onions. For the longest time, I recall these babies were $3.50 but on my most recent trip, I saw that they went up to $4.50 which is kinda steep but there's NOTHING like this bratwurst sandwich anywhere in Austin OR Houston so I will pay. Besides that, the guys are always super nice and even offered to cut our hoagie in half since my bf and I were sharing and gave us extra napkins. LOVE IT! -
Review from jonathan s.
Orange County, CA
8/7/2011
brat with everything and spicy jalapeno with everything were both solid sausages. everything comes with griled onions, sauerkraut, spicy mustard, and curry ketchup.
excellent late night snack or a light dinner and reasonably priced at $4.75. -
Review from Phillip F.
San Marcos, TX
10/20/2010
All beef all the way! I have nothing bad to say about this place at all.The lines may be long, but I've always met cool people/seen very awesome things while waiting for my sausage. *pause*
When I would DJ on 6th I'd usually grab one before my set, and one or two afterwards :)
I've had the kraut & onions spill on some very nice sneakers.
I've had a massive glob of mustard ruin a pair of khakis.
Despite my eating disorder ^^ I will forever remain loyal to the Best Wurst.
Next time you're there be sure to thank those guys, they have to deal w/ a lot of nonsense.
People who know no better just get the brat, but I'd recommend the all beef (my fav out of the 4), and if there are no more beefs try the jalapeno. Don't be afraid to get it all the way, to me there is no other way to eat these things.
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Review from Esther L.
Sugar Land, TX
7/18/2010
I love this place. I craved Best Wurst for 6 months before we finally made the trip back up from Houston just to get it.
$4.50 is a small price to pay for happiness, my friend. Bratwurst, grilled onions, and curry ketchup? What's not to love? I really hope that next time I make the trip up to Austin, Best Wurst will still be there and serving up delicious food on 6th! If you haven't heard the news...Save the Best Wurst! http://www.facebook.co... -
Review from Susan C.
8/11/2010
My first and probably only review =))).
AHHH-mazing. Sober or not - that's when you know it's delish.
I used to come down to 6th JUST for one of these babies...screw the bars, let's loiter at Best Wurst! A definite ATX staple...get in mah belllllly. -
Review from Chris B.
8/4/2010
Say YES to Curry Ketchup!!
Best Wurst is by far the most popular food cart around 6th St. and not without reason. After a night of barhopping around 6th., few things satisfy the drunken soul more than a fully loaded bratwurst with onions, saurkraut, and the oh so amazing curry ketchup. I recommend leaving the bars 15 minutes before closing time because the lines can get pretty long after the bars close. I have a friend who gets 3x evertime he goes (doode is only liek 150lbs...) but I can't really blame him, this stuff is pretty heavenly.
Disclaimer: I myself prefer kebabs at kebabalicious but Best Wurst is still pretty damn good -
Review from Sara C.
i have to admit, the bratwurst really does live up to the hype. i call it the LA's version of the ghetto dog (aka bacon wrapped hotdogs) that is famous by the drunken Hollywood clubbers.
for $4.50 you get to choose from the original bratwurst, smoked pork italian, smoked jalapeno or all beef. then you get to add grilled onions, mustard and/or their "famous" curry ketchup.
i went for the italian with onions and curry ketchup. i hate to say this, but i actually like these better than the LA dogs for one reason....it doesnt feel like my arteries are clogging up after one bite. =) it's thick and juicy (the bratwurst!), the onions were nicely grilled and the curry ketchup was definitely sweet and tasty! i vow to attempt at making this interesting concoction when i get back to LA.
yes, just like the LA dog carts, the line was gigantore by the time all the bars started closing down and the crowds of drunken bar hoppers started stumbling through the streets. cash only (naturally).Listed in: The Good & The Bad in Austin
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Review from Zach M.
7/12/2011
When its 2am and you've got the drunchies, this is the best food stand on 6th. The line is proof enough so I suggest leaving the bars a little early to beat the crowd.
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Review from Nic P.
Austin, TX
5/24/2010
The boyfriend and I always go here after a night of drinking. I don't think I've ever been there otherwise. It's pretty good. It hits the spot. I always get the wurst with sauerkraut and onions.
I definitely recommend it.
Time going there correctly! There is always a long line right after the bars and clubs get out on Friday and Saturday nights.Listed in: Drunken Nights.
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Review from Karen L.
6/25/2010
So good, I even make trips downtown just to eat here.
Every time I smell the Best Wurst on my way to Latitude at 1:45AM, I know that I have to backtrack by the end of the night and get one of the smoked pork Italian with everything on it. The lines are long, but these guys are super quick, so it's not so bad. Even though it's $4.50, it's very filling. Sometimes I even buy 2 (ahh, expensive!), but I have to force myself to finish the last few bites. Just one is well worth it! -
Review from Elizabeth N.
Dallas, TX
3/9/2010
This little food cart stand is located on 6th street and might be easily missed if you're not looking. The hotdogs here are great and decently priced. On my last visit I tried the Bratwurst with grilled onions and curry ketchup. Can't wait to try the others (Spicy Jalapeno, Italian) next time I'm chillin on 6th. Austin, yayy!
A few side notes: At around 1:45am and after is when this place gets really packed since everything starts shutting down, come early or be prepared to stand in line. -
Review from ruggy j.
3/24/2009
I'm a vegetarian. Er, at least I WAS... until Austin took me hostage with the sweet, sweet aromas wafting from this Best Wurst food cart on 6th. Those delicious smells (both while completely trashed, and sober) rang my number like a Siren's call in The Odyssey. Besides the hunk of bacon chocolate cake that I devoured at a recent Elite event in San Diego, I haven't eaten pork since I was about 16 years old. Man, what a delicious way to break that streak.
I doubt the big man with the loin cloth and nifty hair (JC) could have made a better brat that the FOUR I had last week at Best Wurst. I don't even know how to accurately describe it. Fugggggggin' unreal? Grease-tastic? Divinity on a bun? I don't know, but if I lived in the 512, chances are, I'd be getting gastric bypass surgery within about 16 months from over-Wursting. They're THAT good. Best piece of hot meat I've had in my mouth since that one time I woke up shirtless at 4:00AM on the loading dock of Olympic Gardens in Vegas back in 2002. Good times!Listed in: Star Search, ATX, Late night grub, Flexitarian, White Table Cloths? Pfft!
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Review from Patrick L.
Austin, TX
3/31/2011
I wish they would take a tiny bit of time to toast or warm up the bun.
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Review from grace y.
7/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
Love, love, love. This is how I feel about the Best Wurst.
First heard about this place from Anthony Bourdain (I'm into the fact that he digs street food!) but really I didn't need to hear about this place to be enticed. Walking along 6th street and sniffing the sweet/savory smell of the caramelized onions is just about to lure anyone to this cart.
So my boo and I decided to be super patriotic on the 4th of July and gorge ourselves with a jalapeno sausage from here. O-M-G it was mind-blowing. Seriously. I used to live in the San Francisco and eat dirty dogs (hot dogs wrapped in bacon with caramelized onions) on the regular but seriously I would abandon the dirty dog for Best Wurst, it's that good.
The jalapeno bits in the juicy (literally the juices burst in your mouth with every bite!) sausage, coupled with the curry ketchup, caramelized onion, and sauerkraut were literally orgasmic. My boo actually asked if we could go clubbing just to work up an appetite so we could have another one. Kind of ridiculous but if you had a bite of this sausage you would do the same exact thing.
My mouth is literally watering as I write this review. If I ever go back to Austin, this is definitely on my to-do list!Listed in: Austin favorites
