1 /5 Martin Rodriguez: This place reminds me of the Lockhart barbecue scene around 2010–2011, solid enough for the time, but well before Franklin, the Muellers, and Micklethwait elevated Central Texas barbecue to an entirely different standard. Unfortunately, this spot hasn’t kept pace with that evolution.
I stopped by on my way to Austin from San Antonio and ordered the $29 Rudy Plate, which included ÂĽ lb brisket, ÂĽ lb turkey, ÂĽ lb rib, one sausage ring, two sides, a dessert, and a drink.
The brisket was dry, tough, and oddly reminiscent of a Choice New York strip—minus the flavor.
The turkey had no seasoning whatsoever, and even worse, I found three hairs between the slices. (I had just run the San Antonio Half Marathon that morning and didn’t have the energy to address it with staff.)
The pork ribs tasted more like lunchmeat ham than barbecue.
The sausage was simply a miss.
The beans, potato salad, and pecan pie were fine, but nothing memorable.
Given the number of far better barbecue options nearby, I can’t recommend this place.