Sam's Bar-B-Cue

Sam's Glory Days are gone with the 90s. At lunch time in the 90s this place would have a line out the door (I only say the 90s because that is when I had my first Sam's experience). The BBQ was top notch. At lunch today - I was the ONLY customer at 12:15 and it is because the food is horrible. It makes me sad to say it - don't get me wrong - but it was truly the worst BBQ I have had in a while.

Beans - no flavor, Potato salad - store bought, Sauce - gross. The meat - all fat.

They don't even serve drinks anymore - you have to get a coke from a coke machine for a dollar. I need sweet tea with my BBQ.

Now the service - wonderful as always - couldn't be nicer. But service doesn't make up for poor quality food.

Sorry Sam's your best days are behind you :(…

Don't forget the banana pudding!!. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas I been to Gabby's, Goode Co., Stubb's, Salt Lick, tons of BBQ restaurants. Let me tell you, this place is the lick! In a piece of BBQ, no matter where you go, you're looking for tender meat with lots of flavor and a tasty sauce. Folks, I didn't even touch the sauce, it's THAT flavorful. This joint is a total score for folks who want to get down on some real Texas BBQ. Damn.…

Legendary barbecue joint caters to musicians and night owls.. While East 12th Street is regarded as one of Austin's toughest neighborhoods, it is also home to some of the most succulent of meats. A humble brick exterior and dirt parking lot lend to a rustic, well-worn feel. Inside, the vibe is equally casual, where it’s practice for the staff to place your ‘cue of choice onto butcher paper, then douse it in sauce. It’s a tradition that has kept locals and notable musicians loyal through the years. The walls are a veritable scrapbook of who has eaten here, from Bruce Springstein to Bushwick Bill.…

Way,Way over rated. It started with the potato salad...ice cream scoop of Wal Mart quality .. Ribs, brisket were warmed over.. Sausage represented as being hot did not have one iota of spicey taste.. Watery tasting sauce of unknown taste

Only drink available was a watered down Kool Aide

If you are the owner, you need to get back in the kitchen…