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Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

11570 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759-4036
(512) 418-9898
Ranked #14 of 1,548 restaurants in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 157 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Northwest Austin
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157 reviews from our community

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Santa Cruz, California
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is a great place to grab a quick BBQ lunch. They serve brisket, ribs (pork & beef), chicken, & sausage, by the pound. My favorites are the pork ribs & brisket ("wet" is most tender). They slice it up, slap it on butcher paper, weigh it, & put it on your tray, with about half a loaf of white... More

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Detroit
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

"Country Store and BBQ" Yes, it's a gas station and restaurant. But the BBQ was great and the atmosphere fantastic. Soda and beer from ice filled cooler, not from a fridge. Bottles, not plastic cups but they have those too! Get the Brisket! The staff was very helpful to us as northerners and we enjoyed every part of the experience.... More

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Austin, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

great food, and reasonable prices. They have the BEST cream corn. It's always busy, but you get served at a reasonable time More

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Austin, Texas
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

It is really the best brisket I have ever ate in Austin. More

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Gretna, Louisiana
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We almost left when we saw that this place was in a gas station. But we braved it out and stayed. At first, the ordering process looked intimidating, but the guy walked us thru the process and also gave us samples, so it was not bad at all. The food was very good. We had the moist brisket, which was... More

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Austin, Texas
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Food is just ok and prices are a little high. There are better BBQ resturants in Austin. More

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Austin, Texas
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Rudy's is remarkable in its consitency. Excellent BBQ always. Compared to local big deal restaurants, like County Line (AWFUL except for the view) or Salt Lick, this place rocks Texas BBQ. Sure there are really great small places in and around Austin, but if you are hungry for BBQ and are near a Rudny's don't hesitate go get some! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Rudy's is a good BBQ place for everyone. They are definitely the best BBQ place I know. The employees are polite and friendly, it is amazing. If you buy a fountain drink once, you have a free one every visit after! They have many sides (not meat related) and great BBQ sause, which is for sale. More

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San Diego, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

People in austin told us that this was some of the best in all of texas. We went there expecting it to be good, and the smoked turkey and extra-moist brisket ends was just awesome. I really mean it. The exttra lean brisket was good and the chicken was very very good. It was very informal but fun. I will... More

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san diego
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Yes, the first time you realize you will be eating at a gas station is a bit off-putting - but don't let it stop you. This is a great place to take kids and family groups and the food is great. More

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