Ruby's BBQ
Austin, TX 78705-3714
Phone: (512) 477-1651
User Reviews for Ruby's BBQ
11/07/2007 Posted by polkadotkitty512
This place has a real bbq atmosphere with the blues decor and stucco wall. I love the home fries which are so unique with the thyme and rosemary. Beware of the gumbo, the gumbo was the worst thing I have ever tasted, but the spicy chopped beef is absolutely fantastic! All in all I would definitely recommend this place.
Pros: chopped beef
Cons: gumbo
12/05/2006 Posted by prooke1
I've been on a mission to try every Que joint in austin and so far this has been my worst experience. The meat was fine but no better than some of the other places i've tried. everything else was pretty mediocre. I had high expectations for this joint, but will definitely not be going back after paying around $13 for a meal that I pushed around and didn't come close to enjoying. So far Iron Works is leading the pack in my search for the best Que in Austin.
07/22/2005 Posted by fabeth
Ruby's is awesome. The smoked chicken is the best anywhere. The black bean tacos are great, and the sides are all good witht the exception of the creamy cole slaw-it's kinda bland. The place even smells great with a nice patio out back.
03/11/2003 Posted by havarti69
hands down the best bbq in town. they also have very good chicken tacos and veggie bbq tacos as well.
02/21/2003 Posted by lee74621
I've eaten lots of BBQ in my life and Ruby's is on my list as one of the best. The sauce is great and the meat isnt too fatty. Everything is just right.
Pros: food, food, food
Cons: ?
01/25/2003 Posted by pyeager
Always the best. Forget the rest. Amazing bbq, unique side dishes that enhance the experience rather than detract. And the sauce!!! Most BBQ joints see the sauce as a necessary evil but Ruby's sauce is nectar of the gods.
08/22/2002 Posted by gratrat
nice brisket, great chooped beef and the best creamy cole slaw you'll ever eat
07/25/2002 Posted by bitterkitten
meat quality, always good. never fatty or chewy. Sauce: excellent. Always spicy and great flavor. Ruby's also has great salads & dressing, and not just "for a bbq place." Everybody says Salt Lick is the best. Bah. Salt Lick does indeed have that nice open-pit traditional ambience, but I don't need to pay 10 bucks for an all-I-can-eat plate to get average BBQ sauce and average BBQ cooking. Ruby's does it right every damn time. Still impressive & cheap for the 6 years I've lived in Austin. Yum.
Pros: super sauce, super price, super salads
Cons: no credit cards, limited parking

