Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

08/06/2008 Posted 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.

06/04/2008 Posted by zembonez

Try the turkey and pork loin. The beans and banana pudding are staples there too. I love the fast paced wait staff at the counter. It's best to drop in at 11:30 or after 1:30 if you want to get in and out in a short time.

Pros: Great BBQ and prices. Fast service.

Cons: Very crowded around lunchtime... not really con but be aware of it.

06/03/2008 Posted by nickyj8

I just moved to Texas from Michigan about a year ago and ever since I got here I have been on this quest for great BBQ. I have been to a few places that havent quite met my expectations. And the other day when I made the random decision to go here for lunch I didnt really wnat to get my hopes up. So to my surprise when I got to the counter the guys were so friendly and asked if it was my first time. I went through the whole first-timer experience with trying samples and making a great meal decision. Me and my boyfriend were so impression with the quality of customer service that I "almost" wanted to leave w/ the food and write a blog about it right then. Thank you so much for restoring my faith in Southern charm and good ol' fashion BBQ.

Pros: Customer Service

Cons: Parking

05/03/2008 Posted by Ausfood

Very good! Great service! Excellent food! We had the moist brisket and it was simply amazing. The jalapeno sausages are incredible and the bbq sauce is out of this world. Any questions?

Pros: food, service

Cons: ambience

12/12/2007 Posted by coog78

Austin has achieved great bbq with Rudy's. This place is awesome! I always try to eat here every time i visit. The place is huge and there are always plenty of paper towels, which you will need! I love the brisket. Tell them it's your first time every time so you get the Rookie yell. Maybe they make your food better also, who knows?

Pros: food, atmosphere, price

Cons: driveway off highway

06/20/2007 Posted by jascorrigan

Absolutely terrible food. So bad that I'm addicted. Please don't go so the lines won't be too long!

12/26/2006 Posted by angochoa

My whole family loves Rudy's. Soemtimes we dine in, sometimes we take it home. We even ordered our delicious smoked turkey from Rudy's for Christmas dinner!!! good place to take relatives from out of town!

Pros: fast, friendly, clean

Cons: sometimes crowded

10/31/2006 Posted by jason1051

Rudy's has the best brisket that I have tasted. Get the extra moist rather than the extra lean for more flavor. The Jalepeno sausage is great. The corn chowder is different an very good. The best part was not having to sit down and wait for your food. You just order and pick it up all at the same time.

Pros: Quick and delicious

Cons: $$$ Brisket is near $12/lb.

07/29/2006 Posted by memoryj

Their BBQ is soooo unbelievably good. You have GOT to try this place, I do not understand why it isnt number one! I have tried the other top places listed on citysearch, and this place by far beats them all.

Pros: the food and sauSe!

Cons: cost can add up quickly!

06/27/2006 Posted by stingcode32

The best barbeque ever, not to mention the greatest banana pudding. The staff is literally, this is not an exageration either, the friendliest in town. Awesome place, fantastic food.

Pros: Foods is great and relativly cheap

Cons: sometimes crowded due to popularity