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I enjoy my BBQ like any other Texan. We ordered a pound of brisket and ribs. Ribs were nice and juicy, the brisket was a little dry for me. The meat needed bbq sauce to make it juicy and more flavorable. Customer service was great. The line moved rather quickly. Keep in mind, there are no plates available for use. They provide brown parchment paper and plastic utensils. Would recommend making a bigger restroom for both men and women. The size of place and the number of people that were there, the restrooms should have at least 3 stalls instead of one where you have to wait your turn. Overall, good place to eat and socialize. Great for any size groups.
… moreRoberta Peek
Pucked up some ribs, a sausage, pickles, beans and coleslaw. All were really good. Ribs were tender. Pickles yummy. As were the sides. I do wish I remembered to get some sauce but made my own so all was well. You go to the back to get and pay for your meat. And the rest is purchased up front. Bring cash to save on credit card fees.
… moreJin Tao Lai
We drove 120 miles to eat at this fantastically authentic joint. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from meeting the pit men to coming out smelling deeply of smoke. I have a theory that any food that arrives on a piece of paper must be good and it certainly held true for this place.
… moreSteven Fay
This is a top 5 Texas BBQ institution. It’s world class. They produce some of the best BBQ on earth everyday. You won’t be disappointed. Especially if you’re not from Texas.
… moreJoy
The sausage and beans are the bomb! The brisket was very dry and tough, very disappointing. Covered the brisket in sauce but nothing could revive it. The sauce is good! The sausage never disappoints.
… moreCassandra B
We drove from San Antonio, TX. To this place & Everything was SO amazing!
Will be coming back.
The pecan pie was the only this that wasn’t good. It was really dry.
… moreMike Neugebauer
Not sure what the hype was all about. I would rate this as “only stop if it’s the only BBQ joint open within 50 miles. The brisket was mid at best with mild smoke flavor. The hot sausage wasn’t hot and had little flavor. No crisp casing, meat was mushy and bland. Hard pass on the sweet yet flavorless potato salad. BBQ sauce was good and you’ll need it for sausage. The ice water was good and cold though!!!
Go to one end of the store, pick your meat out and pay. Then go to the other end of the store and buy your drinks and sides separately. Very inefficient, perhaps part of the Hill Country BBQ novelty. The hype definitely was not worth it. Much better options out there if your looking for a better bbq experience.
… moreCassandra Anderson
If you’re looking for a really good BBQ meal and are passing through, I’d keep driving. This place came highly recommended, but it’s an average bbq place. While the ribs were absolutely delicious, we were hoping the small menu meant they excelled at a curated, 5 item menu. Unfortunately that was not the case. The food wasn’t bad, just average and not worth your money or getting a second time. They definitely can’t compete with some other bbq here in Texas, so manage your expectations.
We took our food to-go for a picnic down the road and you’d also be insulted to be served some of the driest brisket. We always ask for marbled to ensure we get something flavorful and moist and I have no idea why any pit master would be proud to serve us these pieces. The sauce is mustard based and doesn’t complement or help a dry brisket already lacking flavor. The potato salad is average and fine for a cookout, the beans were good and had potential, but ultimately the meal was disappointing in taste.
Truthfully, the brisket we had was no better than Bill Miller BBQ. I do feel like I wasted money and was still asked to tip when you go to two separate counters to order. I recommend finding somewhere else to eat or scratch that BBQ itch.
… moremichael benavides
Great brisket, worth the trip from Houston for sure. Sausage and ribs were also great. Going to San Antonio frequently so we will make them a regular stop. The line moves quick and they also take credit cards.
… moreBlack Dog BBQ
Luling City Market BBQ Joint was recommended by my new friend Bill Dumas and he also recommended what to get. Hence the Big Red sugar bomb!
An old school BBQ joint that looks just like any other sit down cafe. But in the back Smokehouse are a group of men that are waiting to carve up what meats you want.
You walk through one smoke stained swing door, get served by the team and then out the otherside.
This style of service is so cool and an awesome tradition. Brick offsets run with open fires.
Once cooked, they are buttoned off (with less wood burning) and are used to keep the smoked meats and sausage warm for service.
Super friendly staff in the front that jumped at the chance to get a photo and a little cooler but equally friendly staff at the back that let me take photos and lifted the lids on the smokers to snap a few shots.
Good home style BBQ, great sausage, and the combo of the fatty brisket and sausage on white bread with dill pickles, onion and their special sauce was unreal.
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