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Classic barbecue joint serving ribs, sausage, brisket, poultry & steaks in airy, rustic space.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 206 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574
Phone: (512) 352-6206
Website: https://www.texasbbq.com/
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Reviews
Brett Jackson Boogie
What a gem in Taylor, Texas! The atmosphere was super cool and the food was outstanding. I have lived in Texas for 27 years and this place is now in my top 3 bbq joints. The brisket was super moist and yummy. The chicken was juicy and tender. The bbq sauces were outstanding. My girlfriend got the pork ribs! Mac n cheese, potato salad, and the peach cobbler à la mode. She said that was the best cobbler she has ever had, with caramelized crunchy yummy bits. It might be number one bbq for us.
… moreMelissa Thomas
A friend n my photography club told me this was a must try bbq place. I’m visiting from outside of Dallas so stopped by today. I had the two meat plate with brisket, spicy sausage, potato salad and macaroni and cheese. I wasn’t a fan of the mac and cheese but everything else was delicious. The atmosphere of the old building is amazing.
… moreB Tizzy
They have been well known for a long time for the beef ribs. On my one past visit I skipped it and wanted to rectify that. I came for a mid-week lunch. I arrived right at opening and it was empty. It did fill out pretty quickly. Large space with indoor and outdoor seating. It has all the character you would want to see in an old school BBQ. You order at the country and they put your meal on some paper, and if you have the option if you want pickles, onions, and bread. I went with 1 beef rib, 1 jalapeño sausage, and potato salad. It also comes with a little bbq sauce and some small bean soup thing. It wasn’t my favorite, but it was free. The rib was fantastic and lived up to the hype. Juicy with a great salt and pepper bark. Not over-smoked. It was a 10. The sausage was good, not great. Good bite, not much heat. I would say an 8. The potato salad was a little salty. Pairing that with the beef ribs that already had plenty of salt wasn’t working for me. I give it a 7. I would try another side. Overall, very good lunch with the beef rib being the highlight. It’s not cheap though. My meal was just about $100. The rib is the priciest thing on the menu.
… moreDi Leigh
We took a motorcycle ride out here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon because my husband had heard/read about this place having “the best” BBQ in Texas. So of course we had to go taste it for ourselves.
The place is easy to find – right on Highway 79 in downtown Taylor. Parking was available right out front.
We arrived around 11:45am and there was maybe 6-8 people in line. The line forms along the left side of the dining area which is in front of the drink station. Which is good and bad. Good because you can grab a drink while you’re waiting to order but bad if you need to refill your drink while eating. You have to maneuver in between the people waiting in the line which is awkward.
When other reviews say that they’re slow at taking orders, they are correct! They really should look into upgrading their ordering system! Or maybe it’s the people ordering- review the menu UP ON THE WALL prior to stepping up to order! This would help them speed it up tremendously.
It literally took us 20-25 minutes to get up to the staff member taking the orders – by hand.
It also took about 5 additional minutes to get to the staff member working the cash register. Seems like they don’t want to upgrade their technology to make the whole system move more quickly and efficiently. Just be aware, you’ll be waiting for a while to order and pay.
Also, they don’t do debit cards – only cash and credit. If you’re paying via credit card expect to have an additional 3.5% added to your tab. I understand the extra fee for using credit but why not allow debit???
Now let’s talk about the claim of “THE BEST” BBQ in Texas. We have eaten a lot of BBQ at many different places in Texas so in my opinion this was NOT the best BBQ I’ve ever had. It was good, just not the best. Now I did not get their beef ribs which are supposedly superb. I got their moist brisket along with some Mac-n-cheese and beans. The beans were tasty but the Mac-n-cheese wasn’t even warm- probably would have been better if it was. The brisket was moist and did not need any sauce to taste good.
To sum it up – if you’re in the area or passing through, stop in and see for yourself if it’s the best bbq in Texas. The next time we’re out for a motorcycle ride on a beautiful sunny Saturday, we’ll be heading to another BBQ spot!
… moreThe place is easy to find – right on Highway 79 in downtown Taylor. Parking was available right out front.
We arrived around 11:45am and there was maybe 6-8 people in line. The line forms along the left side of the dining area which is in front of the drink station. Which is good and bad. Good because you can grab a drink while you’re waiting to order but bad if you need to refill your drink while eating. You have to maneuver in between the people waiting in the line which is awkward.
When other reviews say that they’re slow at taking orders, they are correct! They really should look into upgrading their ordering system! Or maybe it’s the people ordering- review the menu UP ON THE WALL prior to stepping up to order! This would help them speed it up tremendously.
It literally took us 20-25 minutes to get up to the staff member taking the orders – by hand.
It also took about 5 additional minutes to get to the staff member working the cash register. Seems like they don’t want to upgrade their technology to make the whole system move more quickly and efficiently. Just be aware, you’ll be waiting for a while to order and pay.
Also, they don’t do debit cards – only cash and credit. If you’re paying via credit card expect to have an additional 3.5% added to your tab. I understand the extra fee for using credit but why not allow debit???
Now let’s talk about the claim of “THE BEST” BBQ in Texas. We have eaten a lot of BBQ at many different places in Texas so in my opinion this was NOT the best BBQ I’ve ever had. It was good, just not the best. Now I did not get their beef ribs which are supposedly superb. I got their moist brisket along with some Mac-n-cheese and beans. The beans were tasty but the Mac-n-cheese wasn’t even warm- probably would have been better if it was. The brisket was moist and did not need any sauce to taste good.
To sum it up – if you’re in the area or passing through, stop in and see for yourself if it’s the best bbq in Texas. The next time we’re out for a motorcycle ride on a beautiful sunny Saturday, we’ll be heading to another BBQ spot!
Stephen Boyce
Phenomenal food but incredibly expensive for the serving size. It seems Texas BBQ has grown so much in popularity that they think it’s Michelin quality food and price accordingly. It’s 5 Star food but the price makes my review – average. You won’t be disappointed.
… moreUncle Sean
Some folks chase fame, others chase fortune. I chase brisket. By the end of a long Saturday BBQ road trip with my daughter, I was chasing one more stamp and one last slice of smoky glory.
TL;DR:
Brisket late in the day? Risky. Brisket this good? Worth it. Banana pudding? I didn’t even look for a spoon, I just used eye contact. Louie Mueller is still strutting on the TM Top 50 list for a reason.
The truck was aimed home, the gas tank was half full, and the stomach was running on hopes and hickory. At 3:30 p.m., with 30 minutes to spare, we rolled up to Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, Texas. The place looked like it had been smoke-seasoned since the Eisenhower administration, and I mean that as a compliment.
I waltzed up to the counter, cool as a smoked cucumber. “Brisket only,” I declared. No distractions. No fluff. No sides. I’m here for the meat sermon. But just when I was about to close the tab, someone behind the counter winked at my soul and whispered the two magic words: banana pudding.
Now let me tell you something. I may be strong, but I ain’t made of stone. I caved. And Lord, am I glad I did.
The brisket was doing its full smoky strut. Peppery bark with just the right crunch. Juicy center with zero dry patches. It was like biting into a piece of Texas gospel. And this wasn’t some leftover 3:30 p.m. afterthought brisket. This was full-bodied, bold, and tender enough to make your eyes water and your belt cry.
And then came that banana pudding. Y’all. It looked like it had been whipped by angels and dusted with sass. Creamy? Yes. Sweet? Naturally. The wafers? Crunchy and holding their own. I don’t usually go for sides, but this wasn’t a side. It was a flirt. My wife, the Side Dish Queen herself, would’ve fallen in love with it on the spot. I didn’t even offer her a bite. She wasn’t there. And if she had been, I would’ve fought her for it.
Louie Mueller brought the heat, even when the coals were cooling. The brisket was worth the detour and the banana pudding walked away with its own trophy. The old-school atmosphere? You can’t fake that. The smoke-stained walls have stories, and one of them now has my name on it.
This was stamp #32, and it earned every drop of ink. We’re deep into the Top 50 now, and Louie Mueller just smoked its way into the highlight reel. Only 18 more to go before I need a new passport, a gym membership, or both.
Dad Joke Sign-Off: Why did the brisket get promoted? Because it meats every expectation.
… moreTL;DR:
Brisket late in the day? Risky. Brisket this good? Worth it. Banana pudding? I didn’t even look for a spoon, I just used eye contact. Louie Mueller is still strutting on the TM Top 50 list for a reason.
The truck was aimed home, the gas tank was half full, and the stomach was running on hopes and hickory. At 3:30 p.m., with 30 minutes to spare, we rolled up to Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, Texas. The place looked like it had been smoke-seasoned since the Eisenhower administration, and I mean that as a compliment.
I waltzed up to the counter, cool as a smoked cucumber. “Brisket only,” I declared. No distractions. No fluff. No sides. I’m here for the meat sermon. But just when I was about to close the tab, someone behind the counter winked at my soul and whispered the two magic words: banana pudding.
Now let me tell you something. I may be strong, but I ain’t made of stone. I caved. And Lord, am I glad I did.
The brisket was doing its full smoky strut. Peppery bark with just the right crunch. Juicy center with zero dry patches. It was like biting into a piece of Texas gospel. And this wasn’t some leftover 3:30 p.m. afterthought brisket. This was full-bodied, bold, and tender enough to make your eyes water and your belt cry.
And then came that banana pudding. Y’all. It looked like it had been whipped by angels and dusted with sass. Creamy? Yes. Sweet? Naturally. The wafers? Crunchy and holding their own. I don’t usually go for sides, but this wasn’t a side. It was a flirt. My wife, the Side Dish Queen herself, would’ve fallen in love with it on the spot. I didn’t even offer her a bite. She wasn’t there. And if she had been, I would’ve fought her for it.
Louie Mueller brought the heat, even when the coals were cooling. The brisket was worth the detour and the banana pudding walked away with its own trophy. The old-school atmosphere? You can’t fake that. The smoke-stained walls have stories, and one of them now has my name on it.
This was stamp #32, and it earned every drop of ink. We’re deep into the Top 50 now, and Louie Mueller just smoked its way into the highlight reel. Only 18 more to go before I need a new passport, a gym membership, or both.
Dad Joke Sign-Off: Why did the brisket get promoted? Because it meats every expectation.
Allyson Matelski
Louie Mueller is a Texas BBQ institution for a reason! The meat and sides are simple, but well-done and absolutely delicious. My favorite item was hands down the brisket. I would recommend a visit to Louie Mueller to anyone looking for great Texas BBQ, it is well worth it!
… moreAustin Ivey
We loved everything about Louie’s! I can’t believe I’ve never been here before despite being a native Texan. Just a short 30 to 45 minute drive from most ofAustin. We brought a large group so we decided to order a selection of almost all the meats and sides that they offer. The brisket (both lean and moist) was deliciously tender and smoked just right. The group’s favorites were the smoked chicken and the whole beef rib. The beef rib was out of this world tender and delicious. Sides were on point our favorite was the potato salad. Lots of seating and quick service…our large order was out fresh in under 10 minutes. The setting in the center of old fashioned Taylor is also perfect, can’t wait to return!
… moreJohn S
Such a cool spot! You can see and smell about 100 years of BBQ smoke on the walls. The order line was interesting but worked. Service was friendly (counter service) and the good was all delicious!
… moreEd Cotton
Moist brisket is what got them to the top
Nothing like eating in the smoker, or next door if you need ac
… moreNothing like eating in the smoker, or next door if you need ac