If summarize this place as getting a call from a friend to come over for a backyard BBQ and you're excited because they can work the grills/smoker. This is quintessential old school central Texas BBQ. Not the craft bbq you'd get in Austin. I think it's significantly better than the notable staples in Lockhart. This place reminds me of Snow's (which I adore). Scale 1 = no way / 5 = stellar Turkey - 4 Ribs - 4 Chicken - 4 Brisket - 5 Sausage - 5 Sides: Cheesy potatoes - 3 Mac n cheese - 3 Green beans - 4 Pea Salad - 4 Potato salad - 5 Wednesday (at least Ash Wednesday they did) an Friday's they serve fired catfish with hush puppies. For all the flavor and seasoning the other meats had, they forgot it in the breading of the fish. This needs to be doctored up. This receives a 2! I believe 3 meats and two sides are $20. This is unheard of with the way prices have risen for bbq. This place is legit and I understand how it on the radar for Texas Monthly best bbq. read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Catfish, turkey, sausage and cheesy potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

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The food was great. Service was friendly. I didnt get to try their pork steak which they are apparently known for for serving. Overall a solid BBQ joint. read more

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As a huge BBQ lover, any time I roadtrip or travel to a new town, one of the first things I do is look BBQ spots in the area. This is how I found out about Baker Boys. I Stopped in recently around 11:30am one Friday morning on a day trip to Gonzales to do some history sightseeing. The large parking lot was pretty empty when I arrived so I had my pick of the spots. When I walked in I followed the delicious smells right up to the front where I was the only person in line. Wanting to sample a couple of things, I went with a three meat plate with the pork loin, marbled brisket, and sausage. The sausage was crumblier and leaner than I like and the marbled had close to a gas grill taste to it that wasn't my favorite although the bark was tasty and the meat good and moist. The pork loin was my favorite of the three but I wished it had more of its yummy raspberry sauce on it. The sides were yummy with the mac and cheese and giblet rice being solid choices and I also really enjoyed the house bbq sauce. It complemented the brisket and sausage really well. The staff helping me behind the counter was also super sweet and friendly and patiently answered all my questions about the food and the little town of Gonzales. Overall, it wasn't Texas Top 50 caliber to me and I wouldn't go out of my way to make a trek just to visit this spot BUT if i'm ever back in town visiting I'd go again for a solid and enjoyable BBQ meal. read more

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Met a friend and her husband for lunch, and she wanted to meet here. This was my first time eating at Baker Boys, and I had a little difficult time finding it. (Don't come to the area very often.) The food was mediocre and a little expensive for the portion of food received. Everything is a la carte. The tables are also communal seating. Otherwise, I had a good experience. The whole operation was very well-run process, and the property seemed clean. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

A couple of years ago I'd read that this business was one of the top rated BBQ business's around so gave it a try. I wasn't disappointed. It was excellent. I just recently, within the past week had an opportunity to try it again. Got take-out for two. Sliced brisket, sides of coleslaw, potato salad, sauce on the side. And also four pork ribs to go. The meat was dry, seemed over cooked, tasted like some kind of artificial smoke flavor. The sauce? I don't know what they changed with their sauce recipe but it was awful!! I'm wondering now if they don't pit cook their BBQ but instead have gone to an automated rotisserie cooking system. I was so disappointed, I'll not be going back next time I'm through Gonzales, Tx. read more

Review: Still Smoking, But Fading Fast Stepping into this local spot--a simple metal building perched on the side of a divided highway--you immediately feel the history. This is a place where locals gather, drawn by the scent of smoke and the promise of Texas tradition. The establishment proudly holds a previous Texas Monthly 50 Top BBQ award and currently sits on the Top 100 list. While the prices remain wonderfully reasonable, the food unfortunately suggests a clear reason for its recent slide in the rankings. The Meats: Missing the Mark The centerpiece of any Texas barbecue joint, the brisket, was sadly underwhelming. While not entirely unpalatable, the slices leaned heavily toward the dry side and were noticeably lacking in deep, smoky flavor. The bark--often the crowning glory--was salty and tough, needing significant work to achieve that perfect textural contrast. The ribs offered a similar study in contrasts. They achieved a commendable pull and easy separation from the bone, indicating proper cooking technique. However, the flavor profile was strange: distinctly hammy, with an uninspired bark that offered little in the way of seasoning or crust. Rounding out the proteins, the sausage was frankly plain and uninspiring, adding nothing memorable to the plate. The Sides: A Tale of Two Dishes The sides were hit or miss, making the highlights shine even brighter against the disappointments. The mac and cheese was the primary letdown, tasting regrettably like a processed, boxed variety with a flavor that fell flat, relying heavily on artificial cheese notes. However, the potatoes were the undisputed star of the meal. A flavorful mix of spuds, onions, cheese, and a robust blend of spices, these were executed beautifully and proved to be the kind of memorable side dish a Top 50 joint should be famous for. Final Verdict The reasonable pricing and comforting local atmosphere are huge positives, making this an accessible gathering place. Yet, for a place carrying the weight of such prominent awards, the food is disappointingly average. It is evident why this former Top 50 winner has slipped down the rankings. The execution of the brisket, ribs, and mac and cheese needs a significant overhaul to recapture the glory of its earlier days. Visit for the atmosphere and the excellent potatoes, but temper your expectations for the smokehouse staples. read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

Service was fast, our brisket was sliced at the right thickness. We had sausage, pork ribs, cheesy potatoes. The cheesy potatoes were my fave. The green beans looked that they were from a can. We forgot to take pictures. read more

Worth the drive! Amazing BBQ! Brisket was so tender and flavorful. I am not a fan of sausage- but it was pretty dang tasty.! The price is great! I shared my 2 meat plate that came w 2 sides! I am FULL! $17 plate. Good good good! read more

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The food is so good and I love the staff so friendly. They really treat you like family.

In my pursuit of visiting all of the Top 50, our travels led us to Baker Boys BBQ in Gonzalez, TX! Upon walking in, the ambiance was giving me old school mess hall military vibes which was perfect. I also want to comment on how friendly all the staff was too. Smoked sausage had very good flavor but something to note is it's the kind of smoked sausage that's in that tight kinda chewy casing and the meat inside was a little crumbly, not really emulsified all the way. The brisket was above average. Definitely worth a taste. The real stars of the show were the smoked chicken with its super crispy skin and moist meaty interior and the pork loin which was absolutely divine - damn near perfect. The only thing that was disappointing was the potato salad. Not saying it's Walmart potato salad, but it kind of tasted like it. Either way come and see for yourselves! read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Chicken and Pork Loin were absolutely great! - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

Was passing through Gonzales and decided to stop for bbq. Arrived about 230p and place was empty, must have just missed the lunch rush. The bbq smell when walking in was mesmerizing. Staff greeted us as we walked in. I got the 2 meat plate with brisket and pork loin with 2 sides of potato salad and green beans. Brisket was cooked perfectly, fork tender and juicy. Pork loin was just okay, as were green beans. Potato salad was creamy with a great mayo and dill pickle flavor. When in area will definitely stop again and try the sausage and ribs. read more

Baker Boys BBQ - 2meat 2sides plate Brisket & pork loin Green beans & potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

We've been coming to Gonzales for years for the Texas State Junior High Rodeo Finals and finally tried this place. Being from Llano (home of Coopers BBQ), we honestly don't try BBQ at many places when we travel. This place was REALLY GOOD. Nice restaurant, great service, huge portions, low price and most importantly- EXCELLENT TEXAS BBQ. You won't be disappointed!! Eat here now! read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

Very good BBQ. Big portions compared to a lot of other places. I had pork ribs, brisket & sausage. Comfortable spacious digs. read more

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I went through the drive thru on my way out of town during lunch.. Zero wait so that was good.. while I was on a BUDGET.. I splurged and I ordered a half of lb of brisket and was very disappointed. 3/4ths of it was squishy FAT. It wasn't "tasty bits" it was just FAT. I also ordered chop beef sandwich.. It was so dry I immediately got the hiccups Coleslaw and potato salad seemed like they were from a tub at a grocery store. Banana pudding seemed to be legit- It was really good. Needless to say- I will NOT be returning. read more

Why drive to Gonzales, you ask? Well, because of this brisket. Oh, and Grandma's banana pudding. Seriously, that's enough for the drive.

Great food, easy to order. I ordered brisket and sausage. The brisket was just how I like it, very lean and tender. The sausage seemed kind of grainy and not something I'd order again. The sides were also very good. Place was set up for large number of customers, so it probably gets busy during meal times. read more

I always think you should rate a place according to it's class. If you rate a fast food restaurant, I compare it to other fast foods. Not to fine dining. Similarly, when I rate a Texas Monthly Top-50, it should be the best of the best in Texas. Sadly, this place didn't come close. Don't get me wrong. The food was good. If I just pulled up or lived local, I would likely enjoy it. But my experience, it was definitely out of its league. I arrived at 1:30pm and there was no line. So perhaps I was there too late. Whatever, I call 'em as I see 'em. The place was ginormous and quite the operation. It was a huge metal building that had been turned into a BBQ joint. Even had a well defined drive in. When I came thru, more folks were doing the drive thru than coming in. I went with the two meat platter in order to surf around the options. For the first meat, I went with the brisket. NOT a Top anything there. I sadly didn't pick up any bbq sauce. Likely it would have helped a lot. The brisket was mildly smoky with way too much texture. The pork loin was almost unappetizing. It was very rubbery, chewy and was all I could do to gnaw it down. I tried one of the slices and then just quit. The sides started to redeem the place. I started with the green beans. Those are an all time favorite of mine. Always reminds me of home. This was almost like the ending of Ratatouille. Where the mouse brought the curmudgeon to his mom's cooking. I was instantly transported to Mom. Loved it and love her. The second side was the potato salad. Again, the sides kicked butt on the meats. Most potato salad is an amorphous mass of sameness. This was literally little cubes of potatoes, soft, wonderful starch surrounded by the normal potato salad mixings. It was truly unique that everything had it's own place in harmony rather than one same taste. You just have to trust me on this and go with it. It worked rather well. I finished off with a bit of pecan pie. I always joke that I've never met a pecan pie that I didn't like. This continued the trend of pecan pies that hit me just right. It wasn't anything to rave about, but if you want a solid pecan pie - this is it. Overall, if I lived local, I'd give it a shot again. However, definitely not a destination meal of the Texas Top-50's. read more

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Eating BBQ in Texas. Once again Baker Boys BBQ in Gonzales Texas made the list! Went to Baker Boys BBQ on a Monday. Great day to drive and get some great BBQ. When driving to Baker Boys BBQ make sure to look for the white sign and the cannon. This place has a drive thru, eat inside dining room & eat outside also. Had a bit there and got some to bring home. Had some moist & lean brisket, some sausage along with some cheesy potatoes & 2 jalapeños. Arrived around 1pm and the place was a bit busy at drive thru but inside the line was short and fast. You order your brisket first then your sides then your others, onions, pickles, jalapeños. Please note they do charge for the jalapeños but the pickles and onions are complimentary. The place has a large dining room. And plenty of parking when you get there just follow the great smell of BBQ up to the front to place your order. Enjoy. read more

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Come and taste it! You're instantly greeted with Texas history. The warehouse looking dining room is surprisingly cozy. The staff is attentive and very friendly. Great bbq, you won't regret a visit! read more

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This used to be one of our favorite Texas BBQ places. The place is still clean and service is friendly. Unfortunately, the sausage was dry and the bread was stale. The banana pudding just isn't what it used to be. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and give it 4 stars. My previous visits were all 5 stars, but today was probably 2 or 3. Sadly, after this experience it's not worth driving out of my way for. There are too many other exceptional BBQ places nearby. read more

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Texas BBQ served with a smile. A plate of Baker Boys brisket and sides will fill you up for the day. The meat was super-tender with great flavor. No need for sauce. The sides did not disappoint- Mac n cheese and green beans were a hit. If you're in Gonzales and in the mood for awesome Texas barbecue, Baker Boys is a great place to stop and feed the whole family. read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Mac n cheese, green beans, and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

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I have been wanting to try this place for a couple of years now, finally got a chance to do so on our way to Port Aransas. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The moist/fatty brisket was really good. Great bark and smoke ring. The sausage was some of the best I have had and the ribs were okay. They were good, but dry. If I could have given it 4.5 stars, I would have. The great thing about it, is that you can walk up and get some pretty good BBQ at a fair price and not have to wait hours in a line to do it. Definitely would go back. read more

The food was delicious and fit my mood , the service was wonderful , they communicate greatly the restroom is a great location for entering or exiting there are TVs to watch news or sports etc.. they have good sweet and unsweetened tea! read more

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Service was great! Price was great! Ribs and Brisket were excellent! Definitely one of the best barbecue places in Texas.

I have been here several times and the food has always been amazing.... However, today was completely opposite. VERY salt rub on the ribs and brisket, almost unbeatable. The green beans were mush. More of an onion soup with over cooked green beans. Also the sausage was super dry, cooked for to long and dense as in heavy/no flavor and dry!! The slaw and potato salad was on point though. read more

The food rivals Ronnie Killen's place in Pearland, but not nearly the size of an operation. So while Killens may be a 5 star, the food here is a strong 4.5 Regular rednecks will love it. Austin snobs may have issues, which really is fine b/c no one wants them here anyway. P.S. get there early. read more

Service was friendly, food is warm and price for meal is reasonable and food is pretty good.

Wow, this place has good food. We all had a little bit of everything. The sausage is great, not to garlicky. The brisket was moist and delicious, I loved the potato salad, the pinto beans had a good taste, the coleslaw was good. None of the meats were dry. Owner walked around and asked how everything was, I told him how I felt, and I felt really good about this place. Well worth the trip from San Antonio. read more

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Outstanding barbecue joint. The brisket was excellent. The sausage was really good but not my go-to. I would recommend the ribs and turkey, for sure. They were both the stars of the show. If I'm in Gonzales any time soon, I will absolutely go back. read more

Unbelievable! The food was fantastic, so flavorful and cooked to perfection. Classic bbq set up long tables for big groups. I will be coming back! read more

I love good BBQ, so I had to try out Baker Boys. I have the two mean plate, sausage and brisket. I had coleslaw and mac and cheese, as the sides. When I visit a BBQ place, the first thing, I like to try is thier sausage, it was just the way, I was brought up. Sausage was what set the standard for the establishment, you can get good brisket anywhere, but not good sausage. Well, brisket at Baker Boys, was melt in your mouth good. Best brisket, I have had outside of competition brisket. The sausage, was a disappointment. It had a really good flavor, but the meat was too dense, it needed a little more fat in it. I would recommend then read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

Bbq is simply the best. Brisket is always moist and tons of flavor . Way better than Franklins , all the other over- hyped bbq places. Bbq sauce , even though it is frowned upon by some loyal Texan bbq pros , is absolutely amazing. Almost has a chili flavor to it . It is the best and most unique sauce I've ever had. People who work here are nice and friendly . Place is clean inside . Prices are extremely fair . read more

For many barbecue enthusiasts, Texas Monthly's "Top 50 BBQ Joints" list (updated annually) is a veritable road map of places -- some iconic, others relative upstarts -- to sample pit-smoked wares across the state. For *this* barbecue enthusiast, however, the list is the editorial equivalent of a full season of "Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives," a hastily compiled lineup betraying a dearth of insight and commentary. I sometimes consult the list out of curiosity, but I seldom heed the vague recommendations buried within the one-paragraph synopses. I prefer instead to survey the online landscape (food pictures, cringe-worthy Yelp reviews) and determine if a place warrants a road trip. Baker Boys BBQ -- a recent "Top 50" honoree with an overall 4.5-star Yelp rating -- struck me as a place with potential, a traditionalist post-oak operation manned by a father-and-son team with a collective 70+ years of pit experience. What I experienced, unfortunately, was barbecue only slightly more impressive than high-school cafeteria fare. As my father and I entered the large, cavernous dining hall (former home of the Hodges Construction building), the two staff at the front greeted us with cold, icy stares and a brusque "What'll it be?" delivered with "Village of the Damned"-like mind meld unison. Owner/pitmaster Wayne Baker was polite but not ingratiating, a sign I mistook as an ironic, counter-intuitive harbinger of excellence to come; surely his flat affect and overall air of dispassion would somehow translate to exemplary 'cue, the kind worthy of the "Top 50" destination. Alas, I was kidding myself. The three-meat plate sounded like a good value at $15, but I would have gladly paid exponentially more elsewhere. The "moist" brisket was devoid of the intramuscular marbling and smoky fat cap I had expected. The three desiccated pork ribs bore an overpowering, quarter-inch-thick rub of what tasted like equal parts salt, garlic powder, and MSG-laden Fiesta-brand fajita seasoning. The watery, vinegary house sauce helped re-hydrate the ribs -- which amounted to little more than brittle bones and pork floss -- but added no depth of flavor. The much-lauded homemade beef-and-pork sausage links picked up snap from the pit, but the coarsely ground meat -- replete with hard globs of unrendered fat -- needed more seasoning and more smoke. Sides were serviceable but not spectacular. Many small-town eateries (diners and BBQ joints alike) source their sides from the back of a Sysco truck, so I appreciated Baker Boys' homemade traditional coleslaw (creamy but not wet, sweet but not cloying) as opposed to the slimy, sugary, mass-produced industrial crap chock full of artificial emulsifiers and chemical flavoring agents. My dad, regrettably, was not so keen on his side of pinto beans, which he described as "bland, watery, and piss warm." Having never measured the temperature of urine as it exits the urethra, I am wholly unqualified to comment on the thermodynamic properties of Baker Boys' pinto beans. I hate to be contrarian and poo-poo what is apparently a well-regarded addition to the South Texas barbecue landscape, but I found Baker Boys BBQ to be unworthy of the "Top 50" tag it so proudly advertises on social media. The next time you plan a road trip to an obscure barbecue joint in the middle of nowhere, please consider taking the scenic drive to Sisterdale, home to three places: Blackboard BBQ (see my review), a saloon, and a cemetery. Their town slogan should be, "Eat, drink, and die in Sisterdale!" read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Three-meat plate with moist brisket, turkey breast, pork ribs, coleslaw, and cheesy potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

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Great food, especially the smoked turkey and Tuesday's pork steak lunch is beyond compare. The friendly staff is always cheerful whether you are eating in or picking up at the drive through. read more

Food great. With staff smiles more and made you feel welcome. Place needs to be cleaned up. Junkie.. some times not sure they are open from front.. run out of food all the time?? Food delicious so you tolerate it., read more

I've had some of the best bbq, once even in Canada, but I am telling u, this place was AMAZING!!! I am planning a family trip out there with my in-laws!!!! So good! read more

Stopped by to grab a to-go order to take home on a recent trip through Gonzales. Fast, friendly service in the store. Our drive home was 2.5 hours further south, so we had to reheat our order once home and was pleased to find that great Texas bbq smoked meat flavor in each of the 3 meats we chose once we got home. I'm hoping for a return trip at some point, but this was a good 1st bbq trip to Gonzales for me. read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Brisket, ribs, and smoked sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

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This is always my go to bbq place on my trips between Houston and San Antonio. The turkey is the best I've had so don't pass it up. read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

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I been trying all of the Texas Monthly Bbq spots and this place is delicious and probably the cheapest of the whole list. Wonderful staff awesome sides. I tried almost everything and didn't spend more than my usual. read more

Baker Boys BBQ - Chicken, brisket, sausage and sides - Barbeque Near Me - Gonzales, Texas

Ambiance is old town charm. Service was super sweet and tentative. The food was good I would have liked it better if the potato was fully prepared seems a waste for all the containers. read more