10/17/03

"Worst" BBQ in Texas

by GordonElliott

Pretty much says it all. This place is about as much "country store" as it is a legit BBQ place. If you want the WORST chopped sandwich anywhere, including 7-11, eat theirs. The best thing I can say about Rudy's is that their gasoline is overpriced.

• Pros: I Know It's Bad BBQ, They Sell Beer
• Cons: Fake Atmosphere, Overpriced

07/02/09

awesome bbq

by HBiz

great value

• Pros: sauce

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.

06/04/08

Worth a stop... Makes a dandy lunch.

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.

06/03/08

My Quest has Ended!!!

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

05/03/08

OMG

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

12/12/07

Great bbq

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

06/20/07

Worst BBQ in Austin!

by jascorrigan

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

12/26/06

Family Barbecue Favorite!

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

10/31/06

Best BBQ in Austin

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.