Reviews & Ratings for Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q
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What a rip off! Why go here?
by shralper
June 09, 2003
Rudy's would be a good place to go, but with one exception-- the prices. The food is OK, but $10/lb for brisket? And $13 for rack of ribs? Add 2 sides orders to it (everything is ala carte) and you'll be spending as much as you would at Tony Roma's, but you're eating at a gas station!! I just don't get it. At least at Tony Roma's you get better side orders and fresh-baked bread. At Rudy's, they throw you some cheap white bread. I'll never understand people who spend money at this place. If you want good, cheap BBQ, go to Bill Miller's.
Waaaay Overrated
by KIDA26
April 24, 2009
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
Great sauce, creamed corn and more
by shaft28
August 06, 2008
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.
Rudy's Rocks! by Robert M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
June 06, 2008
There are a few really good BBQ restaurants in Austin and Rudy's is always on everybody's short list.
They have great food, consistantly friendly, and their community service is stellar.
They have always been willing to jump in whenever called upon to help out. And let's face it, you can call them at the last minute and be assured that they can handle any food emergency.
A special kudos to Mitch Ellengold from their promotions department. A man with a heart as big as Texas.
And anyone who has never had their world-famous barbeque sauce cannot call themselves a true Texan.
Get the best BBQ in town now! It's well worth it.
Worth a stop... Makes a dandy lunch.
by zembonez
June 04, 2008
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.
My Quest has Ended!!!
by nickyj8
June 03, 2008
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
Great bbq
by coog78
December 12, 2007
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
Worst BBQ in Austin!
by jascorrigan
June 20, 2007
Absolutely terrible food. So bad that I'm addicted. Please don't go so the lines won't be too long!
Family Barbecue Favorite!
by angochoa
December 26, 2006
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
