Smoked meats. event catering. locally sourced.
Rico Brisket is an Austin-based smoked meats catering concept rooted in Texas barbecue, open-fire cooking, and bold flavors made to bring people together — Using aged post oak from the Texas Hill Country and high-grade prime beef sourced from Texas farms, we specialize in slow-smoked brisket and rustic catering for weddings, parties, pop-ups, and events across Austin.
☁ Find Rico on Lady Bird Lake WKNDS ONLY / Until Supplies run out
Smoked in-house
Every cut is seasoned, smoked, and prepared in small batches to keep the quality consistent and the flavor honest. Nothing rushed, nothing mass produced.
Prime Texas Beef
Supporting local Texas ranchers by sourcing high-grade, hormone-free cuts smoked low & slow with sea salt, lard, hardwood, and all the flavor.
Served family style
Rooted in Mexican family traditions, where food is shared generously and everyone leaves with a full plate.
GALLERy
About Us
Built Around Family & Fire.
Rico Brisket grew out of years of cooking for the people closest to him. Ricardo — “Rico” — has long been the designated family chef, known for staying up through the night tending the smoker before birthdays, holidays, lake days, and family gatherings around Austin.
With roots in Aguascalientes, Mexico and a deep love for Texas barbecue, Rico became known among friends and family for his 16-hour smoked brisket that needs no sauce, brown sugar burnt ends, and beef ribs that fall off the bone. What started as cooking for family slowly turned into catering, pop-ups, and occasional weekends serving tacos from his kayak around Lady Bird Lake.
Say Hello
Every event is different — catering pricing is based on guest count, menu needs, and travel distance. Send us a few details and we’ll build a custom quote for your event.