What People Are Saying About Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q
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In Short – The look and feel is of a rural barbecue joint, but everything from the rustic siding and red cinderblock walls to the exposed ducts is contrived to give Rudy's this effect. A long tin chest holds bottles of beer and soft drinks immersed in sparkling ice. Order at the counter, then retreat to picnic tables, either indoors or outside. – Meat's the thing here, and everything--brisket, turkey, pork ribs and jalapeño sausage--has a genuine smoky flavor.
04/24/09
Waaaay Overrated
by KIDA26
There are many many places around Austin that are waaaaay better than Rudy's. Don't buy into the hype. Head to Salt Lick or Ironworks instead.
- Pros: The BBQ Sauce, Creamed Corn is Fantastic, Many Locations
- Cons: The Brisket Is Not That Good
08/06/08
Great sauce, creamed corn and more
by shaft28
Ok, for a place connected to gas stations - heck anywhere - this is just really good food.
You walk in past the convenience store and into a long line where you pick up drinks and any cold side dished (I highly recoemmend the banana pudding).
When you go to the counter make sure to tell them it is your first time in. Trust me.
They offer the standard Texas meats and cut them to order and put them in their fanct plates and platter (wax paper and a milk crate). The juicy brisket and lean brisket are great, turkey can be dry but when it isn't it is fantastic. They also offer one of the better sausages in town (for some reason most places oversmoke their links, gross). Not a fan of the prime rib meat, skip that one. The creamed corn is so good you want to slapp your momma for what she used to serve. They'll eye you and toss 1/2 a loaf of white bread in there too(more if you ask).
You take your crate to a picnic bench where paper towels and BBQ sauce to make sanwhiches or eat how you like. The sauce is excellent. Honestly it is my favorite in Austin - now if I can only sneak some into Salt Lick...that would be perfect). Overall the meat is cooked pretty good (not the best in town but very good) but the sauce and side are solid and make for agreat meal.
Clean up after yourself and then fill the tank up.
One of my favorite places in Austin, you can't go wrong.
The Details on Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q
The Extras:
The country store (really a convenience store) opens at 6:30am and stays open until the restaurant closes. It's the place to get your candy, drinks, snacks and cigarettes.
Know Before You Go:
Rudy's also sells breakfast tacos till noon, complete with a fresh salsa bar.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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