This place was pretty terrible. My wife, MIL, son, and I went after church today. We each ordered the Cotulla Plate. Everything was bad, except the tortillas, which came late.
The brisket was essentially just the fat scraps, and was under-rendered and under-seasoned. The little bit of actual meat that was included was tough, and seemed boiled or steamed instead of smoked. It also came out cold, which didn't help the flavor.
The enchiladas were also flavorless and cold. The cheese wasn't even melted, and seemed old and rubbery.
The beans were good enough, but our bowls were 80% juice. The potato salad was, sadly, the bright spot of the dish, but it seemed to be an obscure grocery store offering - not a fresh made restaurant side.
The service was dismal, and we weren't checked on at all until I waived over a manager to ask about the "meat" we were served. He offered no apology or fix, and just blew us off.
To top off the terrible meal, the bill showed that the menu prices were not honored. Our plates and drinks were all billed higher than shown on their menus.
This place has a great concept, but the execution was pitiful. It's a shame that Cotullas has gone so far downhill from what it used to be. There is much better BBQ, and far better Mexican, In this town, for much better prices. We will not be back here, and will let the world know the sad state of affairs here. read more