Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs Edition | February 2026

Dining

BY DACIA GARCIA

From left to right: Colton Conrad, Marcus McNac, Jamie Dickens and Morgan Crowell.

Crimson Creek Smokehouse also sells Spare Ribs and Pork Belly Burnt Ends.

PHOTOS BY DACIA GARCIACOMMUNITY IMPACT

Crimson Creek Smokehouse serves up barbecue

Customers can order meats such as Jalapeño Sausage, brisket and pulled pork.

scene took o. The eatery rst launched a food truck in October 2020 on Nutty Brown Road before planting roots at Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room. Respecting the craft McNac started his pitmaster journey when he was nine years old helping his uncle move around the meats at his jukebox joint. “What other kid can play with re and not get in trouble? That was so much fun,” McNac said. On the menu The smokehouse oers ribs, brisket, pulled pork and turkey breast. Accompanying the meats are the eatery’s homemade sides showcasing maca- roni and cheese, barbecue beans, slaw and more.

In July 2023, Crimson Creek Smokehouse opened in Dripping Springs, showcasing an Okla- homa inuence with Chicago-inspired sides. The backstory The eatery is owned by husband and wife duo Jamie Dickens and Marcus McNac, who started attending bar pop-ups and cooking competitions in 2013. The couple moved to Dripping Springs from the Lake Creek area near Cedar Park in 2020 and found a way to stay connected with their old neighbors by sharing a home cooked meal. The pair accepted requests from their old neigh- borhood, and made the trek to deliver them. After expanding deliveries beyond their old neighbor- hood, the couple’s journey in the Austin barbecue

TTRAUWEIN RD.

12

185

290

N

2250 E. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs www.crimsoncreekbbq.com

YOUR SOLUTION IS HERE. daily marketing NEWSLETTER BANNERS

• Wheelchair Ramps • Grab Bars & Handrails • Stairlifts • Vertical Platform Lifts • Pool Lifts • In-home Elevators

Austin’s Accessibility Solution Provider

Scan, call 512.989.1000 or email ads@communityimpact.com.

512-456-9636 nextdayaccess.com/austin-tx

29

SOUTHWEST AUSTIN  DRIPPING SPRINGS EDITION

Powered by