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Central Texas style bbq served up hot and fresh daily that was voted one of the Top 25 best new bbq joints by Texas Monthly. Scratch made sides such as Grannys Mustard Potato Salad and Jalapeño-Green Apple Slaw can also be found on the menu daily. We are a food truck located in Temple, TX and we provide shaded outdoor seating as well as a cool breeze from our two PortACool fans.
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Address: 23330 SE H K Dodgen, Temple, TX 76504
Phone: (512) 466-5949
Website: https://pustkafamilybbq.com/
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Pustka Family Barbeque – Barbecue in Temple Texas
Family owned & operated, Temple, TX is where we call home. Quality meats, smoked low and slow. Don’t just take our word for it. What bbq lovers have to say.
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Details. . 100% recommend (273 Reviews). . $$. . Closed now. . 23330 SE HK Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX, United States, 76504 ; Links. . pustkafamilybbq.com …
Pustka Family BBQ, Temple, Tx : r/BBQ – Reddit
Pustka Family BBQ, Temple, Tx … This is my 4th time at this establishment. 3 meat plate cost 21$ after taxes. Then I heard the lady behind me …
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Ronald Freitag
Our Review: A Solid Standard BBQ Meal from a Texas Monthly Top 100 Contender
This food truck, proudly holding a Texas Monthly Top 100 BBQ award, delivers a reliable and satisfying barbecue experience that settles comfortably into the realm of “nice standard BBQ.” The operation is traveler-friendly, offering both indoor and outdoor seating to escape the heat. We found the prices to be reasonable, sharing a three-meat plate and a drink for $26.74, which is solid value for the quality.
The Meats: Hits and Misses
The selection of meats provided a good showcase of the pitmaster’s skill, though consistency was the key challenge.
The star was the Jalapeño and Cheese Sausage. It featured a nice double grind and boasted a perfect, audible snap on the casing. It was wonderfully cheesy, packed with a flavorful blend of cheddar and jack cheeses that made every bite decadent and satisfying.
The Brisket delivered excellent smoke flavor, complete with a prominent smoke ring and a great, peppery bark. However, the texture was a letdown, as the meat was noticeably a little dry and chewy in places, suggesting it either rested too long or was sliced from a less-moist section.
The Ribs were juicy but tough. They were nice and juicy in flavor, but the overall texture was a little tough and not consistent across the bone, leaving some parts more enjoyable than others.
Creative Sides:
The sides attempted to be innovative and added welcome brightness to the heavy meats:
• Jalapeño Cole Slaw: The addition of green apple was a brilliant touch, offering a great, refreshing flavor contrast. While the jalapeños gave it a much-needed kick, the heat did not integrate well with the overall mix of flavors, feeling a bit separate from the main slaw profile.
• Charred Corn Elote Salad: This side was a hit in flavor, presenting a delicious nice mixture of corn and cream. The only slight drawback was the temperature; serving this side warm would dramatically elevate the richness and texture of the cream and charred corn.
Final Takeaway:
This award-winning food truck offers a good, affordable, and nice standard BBQ meal. While the sausage is a must-try, the brisket and ribs need minor consistency improvements to truly climb the Texas rankings. Given the reasonable pricing and dual seating options, it’s a great stop for a dependable BBQ fix.
… moreThis food truck, proudly holding a Texas Monthly Top 100 BBQ award, delivers a reliable and satisfying barbecue experience that settles comfortably into the realm of “nice standard BBQ.” The operation is traveler-friendly, offering both indoor and outdoor seating to escape the heat. We found the prices to be reasonable, sharing a three-meat plate and a drink for $26.74, which is solid value for the quality.
The Meats: Hits and Misses
The selection of meats provided a good showcase of the pitmaster’s skill, though consistency was the key challenge.
The star was the Jalapeño and Cheese Sausage. It featured a nice double grind and boasted a perfect, audible snap on the casing. It was wonderfully cheesy, packed with a flavorful blend of cheddar and jack cheeses that made every bite decadent and satisfying.
The Brisket delivered excellent smoke flavor, complete with a prominent smoke ring and a great, peppery bark. However, the texture was a letdown, as the meat was noticeably a little dry and chewy in places, suggesting it either rested too long or was sliced from a less-moist section.
The Ribs were juicy but tough. They were nice and juicy in flavor, but the overall texture was a little tough and not consistent across the bone, leaving some parts more enjoyable than others.
Creative Sides:
The sides attempted to be innovative and added welcome brightness to the heavy meats:
• Jalapeño Cole Slaw: The addition of green apple was a brilliant touch, offering a great, refreshing flavor contrast. While the jalapeños gave it a much-needed kick, the heat did not integrate well with the overall mix of flavors, feeling a bit separate from the main slaw profile.
• Charred Corn Elote Salad: This side was a hit in flavor, presenting a delicious nice mixture of corn and cream. The only slight drawback was the temperature; serving this side warm would dramatically elevate the richness and texture of the cream and charred corn.
Final Takeaway:
This award-winning food truck offers a good, affordable, and nice standard BBQ meal. While the sausage is a must-try, the brisket and ribs need minor consistency improvements to truly climb the Texas rankings. Given the reasonable pricing and dual seating options, it’s a great stop for a dependable BBQ fix.
Sara Parente
5 stars all around! Bbq was excellent and the two men working were lovely. This was mine and my husband’s first visit to Texas and we were on a bit of a barbecue trail, as one does. And this little unassuming spot on the side of the road turned out to be one of the best!
… moreMikaela Sitton
The apple slaw and banana pudding were definitely stand out! The banana pudding is homemade and I’d drive all the way there just for that. The owners were very friendly and are opening a restaurant in town soon. It’s nice to have well cooked food finally when going out!
… moreSarah F
I got a chopped beef sandwich for my husband with beans they up charged by $2, he said it was all good the beans were a little undercooked. I got their pork steak plate with 1 side and it was very good I think they put hot honey on the steak but it wasn’t to spicy my son was able to eat it with me. One of them said the best potato salad in Texas and it definitely was good, reminded me of my grandma’s. A little pricey for me but very good would go back.
… moreRasha Cummings
Where do I start? I’d give it 10 stars ⭐️
Best bbq brisket I ever had!! The sauce is amazing, potato salad and slaw are amazing! The jalapeño cheddar sausage is amazing! Great experience, very friendly. You can sit outside or indoor. We bought extra for back home as we were traveling. We will get back when we are in the area.
… moreBest bbq brisket I ever had!! The sauce is amazing, potato salad and slaw are amazing! The jalapeño cheddar sausage is amazing! Great experience, very friendly. You can sit outside or indoor. We bought extra for back home as we were traveling. We will get back when we are in the area.
Michael Callahan
Pulled up around noon on a drive from DFW to Austin. 100 degrees. Simple food truck in a gravel parking lot. Indoor area was about 80 degrees and power kept cutting out. Small radio tuned to a local country station. Felt great to be out of the sun. Only person in there. Very homey.
Guys in the truck very friendly. Got a two meat. Jalapeño sausage was the best I had all week after hitting two other TM top 50 bbqs. Ribs excellent as well. Elotes salad delicious. Potato salad cool and well spiced.
Advice: Everyone sweating in line in Austin just come here.
Only regret is I didn’t order more.
… moreGuys in the truck very friendly. Got a two meat. Jalapeño sausage was the best I had all week after hitting two other TM top 50 bbqs. Ribs excellent as well. Elotes salad delicious. Potato salad cool and well spiced.
Advice: Everyone sweating in line in Austin just come here.
Only regret is I didn’t order more.
Jackson Woodruff
Stopped by first thing this morning to try it all. Excellent moist brisket, first and foremost. The house-made sausage and the smoked turkey were also popular. Really enjoyed the jalapeno green apple slaw. Great food, well worth the drive from Waco. Kicking myself for not getting a banana pudding, but now I have an excuse to go back!
Great food and kind folks. If you’re in the area, make a detour and come see the Pustka Family!
… moreGreat food and kind folks. If you’re in the area, make a detour and come see the Pustka Family!
Mr. Lamb
I’m in Temple for work, and found this place for lunch. Now I was the only one sitting down to eat so I wasn’t sure what rating to give the atmosphere. Since it was quiet and peaceful I gave it 5 stars.
The food, The tater salad (potatoe salad) was top 3 I’ve ever eaten in my life. It’s mustard potatoes salad btw. The ribs were cooked just right , the meat wasn’t falling off the bone which is what I’m looking for , but very tender and came off with ease. Nice seasoning on them as well, if anything could of used a little more seasoning, but great ribs. The Brisket nice and tender and good flavor as well. The Chopped brisket sandwich is very good if your in the mood for more of sandwich type meal. I did like they have the option to sit outside in the shade or inside the building in the AC.
Nice folks behind the window as well. I will be back if I’m wanting some more bbq.
… moreThe food, The tater salad (potatoe salad) was top 3 I’ve ever eaten in my life. It’s mustard potatoes salad btw. The ribs were cooked just right , the meat wasn’t falling off the bone which is what I’m looking for , but very tender and came off with ease. Nice seasoning on them as well, if anything could of used a little more seasoning, but great ribs. The Brisket nice and tender and good flavor as well. The Chopped brisket sandwich is very good if your in the mood for more of sandwich type meal. I did like they have the option to sit outside in the shade or inside the building in the AC.
Nice folks behind the window as well. I will be back if I’m wanting some more bbq.
Maria Losseva-Openshaw
Out of all the BBQ joints I tried on my Texas roadtrip, this one is my favourite. The meat was tender and delicious, and the corn was such an unexpected delight! The guys running the BBQ truck were delightful, and even though it’s right next to the road, the atmosphere was quiet and pleasant. Will 100% come back when I’m back in the area!
… moreClint Barnett
I’ve only ever had their Brisket Burger because it is legitimately the best burger I’ve ever had in my nearly 49 years. I’ve come back each time to make sure it wasn’t just a fluke and I think it’s better every time. Get it with grilled onions and jalapeños— you won’t be sorry. Super nice folks and friendly atmosphere.
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