

Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Hours
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1790 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75002
Phone: (214) 383-5353
Website: http://rudysbbq.com/location/detail/allen-tx
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Order and Reservations
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Reviews
I don’t go to Rudy’s expecting the brisket to be amazing like what you would find at Hutchins. But I at least expect it to be properly cooked. Unfortunately this location has a habit of overcooking the brisket, to the point where even moist brisket is as dry as a lean brisket is, which is even more disappointing considering you have to pay extra for the moist brisket.
The cream corn is great as always, and the baby back ribs were pretty flavorful, but were not fall off the bone tender by any stretch of the imagination.
The new to us item that we tried this trip was corn on the cob, and it was definitely a huge letdown. It had the texture of being boiled for five hours, so when you would take a bite, instead of that nice crisp crunchy texture that you expect from corn on the cob (the way it is when I make it at home) it was just a bunch of mush.
Frankly, this trip reminded me of why I don’t go to Rudy’s very often. You pay almost as much as you do for going to Hutchins, but the quality is nowhere even close to the same. Also, Hutchins gives you free banana pudding and for what we normally eat at Hutchins for free I had to pay nine dollars for it at Rudy’s.
• Meat & Flavor — The brisket was perfectly smoked: tender, juicy, with just the right amount of char. I also tried their sausage and ribs, and each bite had a deep, smoky flavor that felt genuine—not over-smoked, not bland.
• Sides & Extras — The potato salad, creamed corn, and beans were excellent complements—well seasoned, fresh, and not overly heavy.
• Service & Atmosphere — The staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient. The ordering process was smooth, and they handled high volume well. The rustic, casual barbecue joint vibe was perfect—no pretension, just good food.
• Value — For what you get, the prices are very reasonable. You pay for quality and portion, and they deliver.
• Overall — This place belongs in my top BBQ rotation in the Dallas area. If you’re craving real Texas barbecue that doesn’t disappoint, Rudy’s Allen is a must-visit.
Though not going to lie, food is great.
On a side note, Uber Eats Customer service is horrible. They had 30+ minutes to reconcile with Rudy’s but took forever to get connected with a live agent, and even when connected, they were rude and didn’t care since it showed that the food was delivered on their side despite seeing photos of the receipt showing it was for Doordash. I never asked nor wanted a refund. Since this started with issues on their (Uber Eats) order, I asked to reach out to Rudy’s and work it out so that I don’t end up with 2 times the food I needed and pay for both. They just abruptly discontinued the communication.
But again, Rudy’s could make improvements with be more thorough when handing delivery orders to drivers.
My wife and I absolutely love the brisket at this place. When we dine in or order takeout, it’s always fresh and delicious. You can even see the food being prepared in the open kitchen, and everything looks great.
However, every single time we order the brisket through Uber Eats for delivery, the quality is completely different. It feels like we’re being given leftovers — mostly fat and scraps instead of a proper portion of brisket.
It’s disappointing, because the food is excellent when you’re there in person, but delivery orders seem to be treated very differently. I really hope management looks into this, because consistency matters just as much for delivery as it does for dine-in customers.
Massive self serve food and seating areas.