TLDR: Was visiting my daughter, we decided to do a little road trip to some hill cntry towns. I…read morethought we would do a bbq sandwich tour/comparison. I'd earmarked Old 300 as the place in Blanco, to go up against the others. We arrived on a Monday about 1:20p. After lunch hour, and the place was packed. (that's an indicator right there. One of the slowest days for restaurants during the week, and not at peak meal time.) The line went quick. They have what's listed as a "BBQ Sandwich" - it's a blend of chopped brisket and chopped pulled pork (not in long, stringy strands) together. We were going to hit other towns & sandwiches, so for the two of us we just ordered one sandwich and a side of potato salad. We got it to-go. Sat at an empty table. Got ourselves fixins - some doctored up onions (sliced, seems like they sauté them a little in butter and then top w fresh cracked black pepper), pickles, and both their Sweet and their Spicy sauces. They brought it out quickly, less than 5 min. We opted to just eat it there instead of take it to the next town. We topped with pickles, onions, and the Sweet sauce. Oh my freakin' sweet Lord! In this small Texas town with an unassuming spot a block and a half off the main road going through town, easily one of the top 5 bbq sandwiches of all time - no joke! To break it down, we tasted all items individually. The onions are delectable - softened from the sauté, good moisture from the butter, delicious. The Sweet sauce is crazy good. A fantastic balance of sweet, tang, & slight bite. I've never said this before but it's true - told my daughter, "I could just sit here and dip these pickles in this sauce for the next 30 minutes and be completely satisfied." The sauce, yes, is that good. Daughter is not a heat/spice lover, but she did try the Spicy sauce and we both thought it was definitely tame as far as heat goes. We both thought the Spicy sauce was okay. The Sweet sauce, though, stellar! We were overwhelmed by how good it all was. When we got to the car, I said, "All the ingredients together was like a symphony." Next time I visit her, am absolutely gonna suggest another drive out to Blanco specifically, to try some other items on the menu. But I can say this, for the BBQ Sandwich, pickles, doctored onions, and Sweet sauce alone, Old 300 is worth a generous drive and you will 100 percent be happy as a lark. Thanks for fantastic meal, Old 300. Will most definitely be back.

Nice people and very flexible on ordering...they don't technically have 2 or 3 meat meals but they…read moreaccommodated. Wife got the lunch special and it was a massive sandwich with a side and drink...I got brisket, turkey, and jalapeño sausage...all outstanding. I always benchmark a Q joint by the brisket and this place could stand toe to toe with anyone in the Texas top-10. Nice beer selection, clean, fun atmosphere, and not overpriced. Will certainly go back!

Texas is known as having the best barbecue in the country! We all hear about the big names that…read morestretch from Austin to Dallas to Houston. I've been to probably all of them. Well, there's another one called "City Market" that skipped right past me. Or, no one thought to tell me. It's one or the other because this place is pretty popular with lines out the door! So I heard about City Market BBQ, the same day I drove to Luling, Texas! It's an hour outside of Austin. City Market is in the downtown area, and parking was a breeze; the line I saw on the sidewalk coming from City Market, I must admit, was long, but it was a breeze, too. Now, this is on Wednesday, not the weekend. I hopped in line, the line moving fast. People are friendly, telling me that once I'm inside, there's another door I will go into to place my order. I like to call this the secret door with all the good smells of smoky barbecue. Check out my pictures of the secret door; you can't even see inside. I'm there, I made it inside, and there's 3 of the most friendly older gentlemen I will ever meet in my life. One of them caught on that I haven't been in a kitchen, never in my life, when he started asking if I wanted 1/4 of brisket. I whispered, "Give me three or four, because I'm not good at math either." Oh, we had a great laugh! I sat down, picked on a rib, and the meat slid from the bone! It was so tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The skin had the right burnt in the right spots. The meat was moist and easy to chew. I was like the Flintstones cleaning the bones before I bit into my sausage and brisket. The sausage was very good, and my brisket was smoky, like my ribs. I have to brag about the sauce. It came in a skinny bottle. It was a new flavor for me; it wasn't spicy, but it had a nice heat to it that I loved! I'm so happy I chose to ride down to Luling to visit City Market as soon as I heard about this BBQ place. I would have been so mad at myself if I had waited and forgotten!

City Market in Luling was established in either 1957 or 1958, depending on the source. The…read morerestaurant's own website says "Established in 1958," and most historical references use 1958. So as of 2026, the barbecue place is about 68 years old. It's considered one of the classic old-school Central Texas barbecue joints and still operates much like a traditional meat-market-style BBQ house. This is an older building, including bathrooms... One of which was not working. Was disappointed that their sides include potato salad, and beans only because when I go to barbecue, I love Colliard greens, potato salad, beet salad, etc. not available here. The brisket slice I had likely the best piece of brisket I've ever had in my life. Now... Don't go crazy. I don't eat brisket typically when I do barbecue. The rib that I had was decent. The sausage I had by comparison to other barbecue places was unfortunately the worst that I've ever had. I'm not sure what grind they use, but it seems like it was more beef and somewhat sweet to my pallet which I personally don't care for in sausage. Overall, if I just wanted brisket, I would return but next time I'm in Luling I likely will go to the place right next-door to them and try them.

Always friendly, owners always on property and I have never been where they didn't hand deliver our…read morefood, personally thank us and welcome us back and expend thanks on departure. Past this, building is spotless. Rodeo fans obviously welcome as they subscribe to the cowboy channel on TV along with other sport channels. Probably ought to be an Aggie. Food always generous and smoked daily. Just a great Canyon Lake establishment. Check hours - Thurs - Sunday?

Staying in the Canyon Lake area, we wanted to have some authentic barbecue before we leave…read moretomorrow. If you're like us, you will really enjoy this spot. My choice of two meats and two sides were absolutely traffic. Sausage was a little spicy and delicious and the burnt ends delectable! My wife really enjoys her brisket. Another special treat was the pea salad! You can't go wrong if you stop in here! Give them a shot!

Fabulous BBQ Personal attention…read moreOutdoor tables. Perfect meeting place at Sisterdale XRoads.

I'm just on the fence about this joint, uncle , his buddy and I, where hunting down the road and…read morecame here ( sit down in side ) Brisket, ribs, corn , truffle chips. Beans, macaroni cheese Every thing was good with the staff , till I realized the chef was on the TV show Beat Bobby Flay , and asked " what he would have prepared if he had made it to the final round " the chef was then suddenly super rude and disrespectful, which I think is funny The meat had a bitter wood flavor which gave all of us heartburn and gas , the sides were all pretty good, expensive but decently tasty. I don't think I would return unless I was going through sisterdale @ lunch or something and was very hungry and couldn't wait for the next stop

Food - great Service - excellent…read more Ambiance - excellent Shelby and Dorian made it an interesting 1st time trip. Shelby created the Service theme. I had a few orders to address and needed to know about the sauces. I explained WHAT and WHY so I knew how to disperse to WHO. She said I'll tell you what and ....... *lol* see the image. Problem solved wit' wit. And it was official. Check 'em out and make your tatsebuds happy

I love their smoked turkey and they definitely have the best sides, but my last visit was…read moredifferent. I am a huge fan of their fried catfish! It's made to order, so factor in a good 15 minute wait. I got the smaller portion which is one fillet with one side. My usual side choice is their sweet potato casserole, but I opted for the perfectly seasoned green beans this time. Best catfish in town in my opinion. Great service to boot!

Classic Texas BBQ done on a high level. The service was fast and efficient. I wish they had more…read morethan 1 serving line. There are BBQ restaurants and there are BBQ joints. I'd classify 2M as a joint. Just the way I like it. Nothing fancy, the way BBQ should be. The Pork Belly was OMG excellent. Hot and moist. I asked for potato salad or maybe Cole slaw. They had neither that day. They suggested egg salad. I just thought about mom's egg salad. NOPE not gonna even try. My wife talked me into it. HUH, I really liked 2M egg salad. It was cold and chunky like. Not like mom's dripping egg mess. My wife got the burnt ends. She really liked it. Unfortunately, 2M is literally across the county from the house. Looking forward to returning.

I haven't eaten at 2M Smokehouse in many years. I got there right before they opened up and there…read morewas a small line. After they opened up,I was served in about ten minutes or so. I got some fatty brisket,pork belly,one link of pork sausage and an 8oz size side of the mac & cheese. All that was a little over $40 before tip. BBQ isn't cheap,but worth it if it's good! The brisket was flavorful and tender like Texas bbq should be. The pork belly was delicious and the pork sausage was very good. The pork sausage had cheese and serrano peppers in it,but it wasn't very spicy. The mac & cheese had good flavor but was very cheesy. The people working there were very friendly and helpful. I like the new look inside. 2M Smokehouse is still the best BBQ joint in San Antonio in my opinion. When you are on the Southeast side of town,make sure to stop by 2M for some amazing bbq.

When it was insisted I make the drive to tiny Lockhart because "Black's is the Vatican of…read morebarbecue," I rolled my eyes so hard they practically needed chiropractic adjustment. But, I'm open-minded (by open-minded I mean I gravitate to places with at least four and a half stars on Google). Enter Blacks, which looks like an eccentric Heartland cousin's hunting lodge married a school cafeteria. This place would shock those who require microgreens so tiny you need a jeweler's loupe to appreciate them. Ah but, brisket happens. It's a melt-in-your-mouth revelation served on butcher paper like it's no big deal. I took one bite, and basically ascended into a realm of flavor nirvana where time slowed and the only thing that mattered was bark, and each smoky, delicate bite. Skip the "Texas-style" place in Brooklyn. Fly west. Black's in the capital of Texas BBQ. Not even Madison Avenue PR spin could craft a crown more convincingly.

We'd been to Black's previously to dine in, but this time we were passing through Lockhart so opted…read morefor carryout. We bought a couple of sides and a mix of lean and moist brisket. Then we had to deal with the wonderful smell for the hour-long ride home. Service was very fast, as there wasn't a line on Wednesday. Of course, everything was very tasty. However, IMO, everything was overpriced. Seriously, about $9 for maybe a pound of potato salad or slaw or beans and $34 a pound for the meat. Yes, I'm aware of yield... and that the price of beef has risen a lot. Whatever the market will bear, I guess, but this isn't something I'd do on a regular basis.

Schulze is underrated! The brisket is very tender and moist. I recommend the Mac and Cheese and…read moreTater Tot Casserole for sides. Make sure to come hungry cause this place will hit thr spot! Don't forget to leave room for Banana Pudding. No artificial banana flavor at all. Will definitely be coming back as soon as I can!

It's funny how certain barbecue restaurants get the top rating in Texas monthly. I've been to all…read moreThe top bbq restaurants in Texas. Burnt bean in seguin. All the spots in houston and Schulze's bbq is up there with any of them if not the best! I'm starting to wonder if Texas monthly is even a legit thing. Because this place could easily be number one. I'm surprised I've never heard of them because this is some of the best barbecue I've ever had. Some of the best customer service too! I'm so glad I stopped in. This will be my go to every single time when I'm in Seguin, Texas. Food: everything was phenomenal! The brisket was made to perfection absolutely some of the best brisket I've ever had. The jalapeño sausage, I've never had a jalapeño sausage that good! The cheese was bursting out of the seam! The tater salad oh my God! Talk about a blast from the past if you're from Houston Texas, and remember the old Heights camp house BBQ, you will remember they had Camp house potatoes. They tasted exactly the same wow I was so happy to try that because I never thought I'd have a dish like that again in my life. The brisket rice was OK. I probably would get something else. The banana pudding was phenomenal. This is some of the best barbecue I've ever had. Easy five star review! The customer service was great. The line moved quickly and everyone was extremely nice. I will go out of my way to come here and get barbecue every single time when I'm at Seguin, Texas. This should be on Texas monthly, this should be on everyone's radar if you love barbecue! Once again, thank y'all for the amazing customer service and amazing food!

Harmond's BBQ in Cibolo is a must-stop for us and hands down one of the best BBQ spots in the area…read more We always order the three-meat plat, brisket, sausage, and chicken, and it never disappoints. The meats are flavorful, tender, and cooked exactly the way great Texas BBQ should be. Even our nephew, who visits from Germany, insists this be his last stop before heading back home, and for good reason. Both the meats and the sides are consistently delicious. Our go-to sides are the cream corn, green beans, and potato salad, and they pair perfectly with the BBQ. Whether you're passing through town or have lived here and somehow haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend stopping by. This place is worth it.

This place has always been great. I've gone here for years and love their sweet tangy bbq sauce…read more Every side I've had is tasty as well. This restaurant has really grown from its small humble beginnings and I'm here for it. Even though it has expanded, it has not lost one ounce of its rustic small town charm. This is the place to take your out of state friends to have some amazing Texas barbecue.