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Rudy's Bbq
4.6 stars (5 ratings)

(512) 418-9898

11570 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759

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Restaurant Description

Okay, it's at a gas station, you have to love that.

The Meat itself is GREAT!!! It's spicy and therefore my opinion is a bit bias, 'cause I LOVE spicy. As for restaraunts, it's far from the worst but it doesn't surpass Stubb's or Earl Campbell's. For F
January 31, 2009 @ 4:42 PM
2  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
Rudy's flavor profile is simple: black pepper. So, if you tend to put black pepper on everything, then you'll love Rudy's. This place really took off after Texas became the alternate living choice for Californians. I lived in CA for a few years and this is what the BBQ there tastes like. I call it the McDonald's of BBQ.
June 19, 2008 @ 6:42 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Rio Rico, Arizona 85648
I was there for mother's day weekend...This food
is nothing but "AWESOME" I also brought home some
BBQ Sauce that stuff is sooooooo gooood....
I highly recommend that everyone that goes to
Austin shoud go there for the best BBQ...The guys and gals that work there are so cool and funny..
B. Arizona
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I'll get straight to the point... skip it. Just drive the extra quarter mile to Rudy's for BBQ. Everyone raves about J's fajita meat... skip it... drive the extra half mile to Flores. Breakfast tacos are a joke. The "ham" in the ham & egg tacos... it ...
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If you like real Bar B Que don't waste your time with this place. They may have been doing it for a long time but they don't do it right. Worst I've ever tried. If the locals and others think this is good eating, they must not know what Bar B Que is ...
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Service was great! We travelled from San Antonio just to eat lunch. We were a bit disapointed with the brisket (too dry and almost no taste). The ribs and sausage were good as were the pinto beans (just like my mom used to make them). The beer wa ...
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waaaaaay too salty!! breakfast tacos are a total joke.
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One of my top fave BBQ places, but the least expensive. Tasty, variety of choice, home-style sides, soft drinks in a bottle or fountain. This place is a throw-back to real BBQ of the 50s, before things became commercial. Brought one of my picky frien ...

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Avg Rating: 5  out of 5 stars

Number of Reviews: 5

January 31, 2009 @ 4:42 PM
2  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
Rudy's flavor profile is simple: black pepper. So, if you tend to put black pepper on everything, then you'll love Rudy's. This place really took off after Texas became the alternate living choice for Californians. I lived in CA for a few years and this is what the BBQ there tastes like. I call it the McDonald's of BBQ.
June 19, 2008 @ 6:42 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Rio Rico, Arizona 85648
I was there for mother's day weekend...This food
is nothing but "AWESOME" I also brought home some
BBQ Sauce that stuff is sooooooo gooood....
I highly recommend that everyone that goes to
Austin shoud go there for the best BBQ...The guys and gals that work there are so cool and funny..
B. Arizona
August 20, 2006 @ 9:29 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
Rudy's consistenty serves up some of the best bbq I've had in Texas. The guys that serve the food at the counter are funny and attentive. Oh, and the cream corn is delicious.
July 6, 2003 @ 1:40 AM
a diner from Austin, TX
Ok, it is not a fancy restaurant. But it is great value for your money. The meat is tasty and the cabbage salad with horseraddish is just yummy. Also, looking customers sucking the sauce off their fingers can be pretty amusing!
May 22, 2003 @ 6:16 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from austin, tx
the best restaurant in town! yay! my favorite!
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Recent Rudy's Bbq Reviews

January 31, 2009 @ 4:42 PM
2  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
Rudy's flavor profile is simple: black pepper. So, if you tend to put black pepper on everything, then you'll love Rudy's. This place really took off after Texas became the alternate living choice for Californians. I lived in CA for a few years and this is what the BBQ there tastes like. I call it the McDonald's of BBQ.
June 19, 2008 @ 6:42 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Rio Rico, Arizona 85648
I was there for mother's day weekend...This food
is nothing but "AWESOME" I also brought home some
BBQ Sauce that stuff is sooooooo gooood....
I highly recommend that everyone that goes to
Austin shoud go there for the best BBQ...The guys and gals that work there are so cool and funny..
B. Arizona