Bill Bates
Where I come from, Rusty Star BBQ used to be my favorite. I’ve finally found somewhere that can replace them!
Though I previously had the chopped BBQ sandwich, I tried the BBQ Spud today. Amazing! There was enough meat for two potatoes, with plenty of butter, sour cream, & cheese. The meat has a nice smokey flavor, with the rub making such a good bark that I’ve got to try some burnt ends.
She also had me sample a rib. Oh my….I could easily hurt myself eating too much at this place. And with what the prices are, it’d be easy to do. Their Chopped Sandwich is about $7. In Central Texas, it would easily cost you $13 for a sandwich close to this size & quality.
If this place was in Austin, people would be lined up early in the morning to try it. Thank goodness it’s in Lillian. I can slide right on in whenever I’m in town.
If you haven’t tried it, it is about an hour’s drive from Waco, and well worth the trip. Don’t expect fancy, though. Just expect it to be real good.
… moreBruce Hodges
They don’t know what they’re doing, and they don’t seem to be trying to learn. The flavor of the brisket is pretty good, so I keep giving it chances with the new people. I get a pound of sliced brisket every time go, and they cut it in whatever direction the knife hits it, and slices 3 or 4 inches thick. And today more than half of what I got was fat. The whole bottom section of the Styrofoam in the pictures is all fat. Paid just over $17.
Update 8/20/24
Tried it again today. They still don’t trim off the fat on the brisket at all. Got a pound today for just over $24, and there was a ton of fat. And they put the really hot meat right into the styrofoam, without any parchment paper, or anything. Probably the last time I’m trying this place. The brisket is still good, but not worth the price with all the fat.
… moreCJ Dornquast
This is the Best tasting BBQ I’ve EVER HAD! If there was more seating I would take my whole family. I ended up using a fork because it was so tender it was falling apart!
… moreChris Cloud
I stopped to take pictures of the old bank down the street and decided to try the BBQ.
The brisket sandwich was plentiful! It was pretty good, could have used more bbq sauce and the meat could have been a little juicier, but overall it was pretty good!
… moreManda Garcia
Been passing by this place the last 2 years. Finally went today to try the BBQ. Right when we walked in, we were greeted by a very Friendly woman, who I’m going to assume is the owner? Really great service! I got the 3 meat combo (Ribs, chopped meat, and Jalapeño Sausage). All 3 meats were absolutely delicious. For my 2 sides I got the classic Potato Salad and Pinto beans. They were really tasty! My girlfriend got the 2 meat plate with ribs and sliced meat. Her sides were Potato Salad and Mac and Cheese. Our plates in total were basically $40. The plates were FAT! Couldn’t finish all my food. Now this is BBQ! Will be back again
… moreSouls Blossom
Don’t let the old atmosphere & old style gas pumps fool you.
This is a really special place.
Friendly & the bbq is quite nice.
The Mr. & Mrs. that cook the bbq are downright kind and have much history to share with this hidden gem.
… moreHector Valadez
Stopped here on accident. Glad I did. The chopped brisket lunch special was so good. Smokey, moist, flavorful bbq. Old school in the best way.
… moreCindi Swiney
So much better with new owners. A Lot cleaner and it smells clean when you walk in. Got sack lunch for $8.99
Barbecue sandwich, chips, & can drink. Not bad for that price and it’s pretty good
… moreZakk Weathersby
The food here is the main attraction. They have recently expanded their menu and have some excellent new offerings. I tried the chili cheese nachos with beef today and that was quite a meal! Well worth a visit!
… moreJeremy Barnes
Wow. We had brisket and ribs. Awesome bark and tremendous smoke flavor.
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