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Is KG BBQ Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Austin, TX)

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As of September 2026, KG BBQ is listed open on kgbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
kgbbq.com ·
Secondary source
austin.culturemap.com ·

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What the source shows: The 2026-09-08 site check found a live online-ordering and catering link on KG BBQ's own website.

  • Season / episode Season 42, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited KG BBQ, an East Austin food truck fusing Texas barbecue with Egyptian flavors, for its turmeric-and-tahini brisket and fully loaded lamb mac, according to CultureMap Austin's account of the show's episode description. Pitmaster Kareem El-Ghayesh, an Egyptian native, has also appeared on Netflix's Barbecue Showdown and a PBS Texas Monthly special, according to CultureMap Austin. The episode, "Global Mashup," aired November 21, 2025, according to KVUE. KG BBQ has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation for excellent, inexpensive food, according to CultureMap Austin. The truck also offers barbecue classes and merchandise through its website. In September 2026, KG BBQ's website listed working online-ordering and catering links, according to kgbbq.com. The site also promotes a "Lambassador" customer loyalty program and a customer-reviews section, according to kgbbq.com.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 42, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Global Mashup
What was featured
Turmeric-tahini brisket and fully loaded lamb mac
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
KG BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is KG BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, KG BBQ is listed open on kgbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to KG BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited KG BBQ, an East Austin food truck fusing Texas barbecue with Egyptian flavors, for its turmeric-and-tahini brisket and fully loaded lamb mac, according to CultureMap Austin's account of the show's episode description. As of September 2026, KG BBQ is listed open on kgbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is KG BBQ located?

3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured KG BBQ?

Season 42, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 21, 2025. The episode is titled “Global Mashup”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The site also promotes a "Lambassador" customer loyalty program and a customer-reviews section, according to kgbbq.com. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Venue type
truck
Official website
kgbbq.com

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Sources

  • kgbbq.com — https://www.kgbbq.com/
  • austin.culturemap.com — https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/kg-bbq-diners-driveins-dives/
  • kvue.com — https://www.kvue.com/video/news/local/kg-bbq-diners-drive-ins-and-dives-guy-fieri-featured/269-2c2f06e1-737f-44ea-be72-ecc89bb6c58d

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