Great Texas BBQ with a Korean twist! The Smoked Wagyu Meatloaf (Sunday lunch special only) was life changing... #eakerbbqsmokedwagyumeatloaf read more

Eaker Barbecue - Christopher B. Hardee - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

Great Texas BBQ with Korean influences. The Kimchi fried rice is a must try along with Gochujang pork ribs. Very friendly and welcoming staff read more

Eaker Barbecue - Kimchi fried rice, brisket, pork rib and Korean spiced rib - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

We visited on a Saturday around 11am. There were probably around 8-10 parties in line before us which wasn't too bad. Wait time to order may have been about 10-15 minutes. The menu is posted on the wall and any items that were sold out, they clearly labeled it. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, pork belly, mac n cheese, beans, boudin and boozy banana pudding. Banana pudding was the highlight of my visit! It was creamy, sweet, flavorful and the crunchy pieces of sugar were a perfect added touch! Pork belly was crispy, sweet, and savory. The boudin and beans were just okay, but the Mac n cheese was sooo good that we had to go back in to get a pint of it lol. The dining space isn't very large, but we brought our dog with us so we sat out front at the tables. Great food and service! read more

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Run, drive to this excellent BBQ joint in Fredericksburg! Texan Lance and his Korean wife Boo marry traditional Texas BBQ with some excellent Korean influences. Purists might scoff at a BBQ joint offering gochujang ribs, kimchi, kimchi rice, and Korean cucumber salad sides, but trust me, they are off the charts good. I came here for the gochujang ribs and kimchi. The ribs are traditionally smoked, but... they are finished with a thick, spicy sauce and flamed-seared. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sweet-spicy sauce is perfectly delicious. You will need to wash your hands and face after diving into these ribs. If you seek traditional BBQ, they offer good ole smoked ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. I've had kimchi in South Korea, and Boo's kimchi is the real deal. The Korean cucumber salad is perfectly refreshing. If you seek traditional TX BBQ sides, they have you covered with beans, mac n' cheese, and so forth. We are already planning a return and exploring the rest of the menu! read more

3 1/2 stars! Eaker BBQ has a great BBQ vibe. Relaxed, welcoming, and the employees are super friendly. We ordered the dry rub pork ribs and the Gochujang ribs. They were cooked really well but just didn't have that big, smoky flavor I love. Not bad at all, just not quite standout. On the flip side, the mac and cheese and cucumber salad were both very tasty, and the boozy banana pudding was really good! I'd definitely come back to try one of their sandwiches next time read more

Eaker Barbecue - Starting eating before remembering to take a pic. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

Just wow, literally some of the best Que I've had in years. Made Eaker a run destination for my car club on a recent weekend. Made our way from South Austin out to Fredericksburg winding through the backroads. Was worried about parking, but the restaurant is on the west side of town away from the hustle of the shopping district. Special was Hot Honey Pork Belly bites for Saturday. Gotta have some of those right? Half pound of fatty (moist) brisket. Bulgogi Sausage? Yes please! The brisket was tender and flavorful. Now I'm "borrowing" one of my buddies Gochujang Pork Ribs in exchange for one the Pork Belly Bites. Every bite of the Korean inspired Que was amazing start to gut bulging finish. Sides get more love here too. The Kimchi Fried Rice was next level cuisine. I'd literally drive west for this side and ask for a kettle of it versus most Austin Asian offerings. Even the "Boozy" banana pudding was far superior. Well done y'all! read more

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We loved this place! Excellent BBQ, including some with a Korean twist. We tried the brisket, the gochujang ribs, and the bulgogi sausage. All were terrific. The "moist" brisket was smoked perfectly, nice smoke flavor and smoke ring, and oh so juicy. The Korean ribs and sausage were different, but in a good way. We're not huge fans of thick sauces on meat, but the ribs worked, super tender, fall off the bone! Grateful for the ample supply of napkins at the table! We had beans and slaw for side, both delicious! Even the garnishes of pickles and pickled onions were first-class. Very good homemade BBQ sauce too. Super friendly owners and staff. Great meal. Highly recommend! read more

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My wife & I visited Eaker on our way out of town at the end of a 3-day anniversary trip to Fredericksburg & had a great visit. I'm a big Texas BBQ fan & follow the Texas Monthly Top 50, so any time I have a chance to eat at a place recognized by TM I'm in. Our order consisted of moist brisket, 1 link each of brisket boudin & jalapeno cheddar sausage, & 1/2lb of their Korean BBQ ribs. Side for our order were mac n cheese, kimchi fried rice, and a Korean cucumber salad. In order of favorites, the brisket & brisket boudin were the favorite proteins, while the Korean BBQ ribs were the least favorite because they were chewy. The favorite side was clearly the kimchi fried rice with the Korean cucumber salad once again being the least favorite. All in all, it was a solid visit & I would go back again tomorrow. Way to go, Eaker team! read more

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The venue is funky, cool and dark- perfect for a hot day in Fredricksburg. We ordered the Korean Ribs, brisket, kimchi fried rice and beans. The flavors are bright and bold- unapologetically different. The meat was moist. Flavorful. Ribs were a little light on meat but beautifully delicious. The fried rice will live on in my memory for years to come. And the beans were rich and paprika smoky- very good. The crew was a little disorganized at first but friendly and gave generous portions. Expensive. But worth it. This is a fresh take on some classics and well worth the trip. read more

Eaker Barbecue - Brisket. Korean ribs. Kimchi fried rice. Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

Babbbbyyyyy, if you're thinking about going, GO NOW! It was delicious. The brisket was so tender and literally falling apart. We tried so many different things. I loved the dry rub ribs and sausage, my favorite side was the creamed corn. I didn't get photos of the sides, but we had beans, Mac and cheese, and rice! My husband and I ended up getting 2 sides of that corn though. lol the banana pudding was fire too! Will definitely return next time we visit. read more

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I love kielbasa style sausage and the bulgogi sausage here is in my top 3 all time. A flavor bomb and not greasy. Complex and so damn tasty!!! The pinto beans are just how I love them with lots of black pepper. Kimchi rice and pork belly burnt ends equally delicious. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a Texas BBQ joint, homey. The staff are very friendly and the owners stopped by the table to check on us and we had great conversation. Next time we will arrive early enough to try their signature ribs. They were sold out when we arrived. read more

Eaker Barbecue - Menu board 12/14/2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

This is a great gem in fredicksburg. You will always see the owners on hand working along the staff and I love that about local businesses. The place is always clean, parking is super easy.meat, desserts and sides are all great, no complaints and plenty of seating inside and outside. read more

This time around I tried their special - smoked meatloaf with 2 sides. The smokey bbq sauce covering the meat was delicious. The texture was interesting...fell apart easily. Not sure, but I believe a bit of veggies were incorporated and baked into it as well? Nevertheless, tasty. I enjoyed the potato salad and Korean cucumber salad immensely. A must stop when in Fredericksburg, located at the end of Main Street. Military discount offered. read more

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I was so excited to finally try this place. The brisket had a nice bark, the ribs were great, the mac and cheese was great, and so were the pork belly burnt ends. Will definitely come back read more

This was our first time to Eaker, and it did not disappoint! The excellent - moist brisket, bulgogi sausage, the Mac and cheese. Honestly, one of my top 5 Mac and cheeses ever... and I'm a Mac and cheese snob! Super cheesy and creamy. The brisket is traditional Texas style, but it was executed well. The great- kimchi fried rice, Korean marinated cucumbers, gochujang ribs. The fried rice is definitely good, but I don't quite understand the hype. Good side, not exceptionally noteworthy. TLDR: get the brisket, bulgogi sausage, and Mac and cheese. Can't go wrong with anything else, but those are the must haves! read more

Eaker Barbecue - BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

Drove 2.5 hours to try this place . They were very busy . The line moved fluidly . You ordered your sides first and meat at the checkout. Outside dining was great . Service was great . The food was soooo good ! The brisket was some of the best I've ever had . They have 3 kinds of sausage , we tried the Bulgogi . It was perfect , non greasy , great . The Korean style ribs were like butter . The turkey was perfect . we had potato salad and kimchi for our sides . Very good . they also have cold beer and wine . We had the Garrison Banana pudding and it was sinful . Will definitely go back . read more

Very interesting/weird combination of traditional Texas bbq with Korean influences. But it works. And it works well. I'm a Northerner, so I'm no expert on Texas brisket, but the brisket I had was delicious. Tons of smokey goodness. I maybe could have used a little more pepper, but then again, I really love pepper! The bulgogi sausage was just as good. Full of flavor. Not greasy at all. For sides, we got the Mac and cheese and the cucumber salad. Really great mac and cheese. Creamy and cheesy without overdoing it. And even though the cucumber salad was loaded up with paprika and I don't really even like paprika, I found myself coming back for more and ended up devouring the whole thing. For dessert, we got the banana pudding, which was a great way to top off an excellent meal. Combine good food with friendly staff and a nice outdoor eating area, and you get a 5 star dining experience. Way to go! read more

Eaker Barbecue - Our lunch - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

TLDR: Family-run spot fusing Texas barbecue with Korean flavors. Standout gochujang ribs and bulgogi sausage plus tasty sides and desserts. With fair prices and warm service, it's an easy Fredericksburg recommendation. Overview: Eaker BBQ (pronounced like "acre") brings mesquite smoke and Korean soul to Main Street in Fredericksburg. String lights, mismatched black-and-white chairs, and wood-top tables set a casual, family-run vibe. Pitmaster Lance Eaker tends a clean mesquite fire and keeps the proteins dialed in, while Boo Eaker leads the sides and desserts, many inspired by her Korean roots. After a successful Houston food truck run and a 2021 move to the Hill Country, they've earned serious nods from Texas Monthly, making the 2021 Top 50 BBQ Joints list and securing an honorable mention on the 2025 edition. Ordering is easy, the service is warm, and prices feel fair for the quality (brisket $36/lb; gochujang ribs $30/lb; links $7 to $8; most sides $3.50). Food: The gochujang ribs are the headliner. They're tender with a gentle, building heat, balanced by sesame and green onion. The kicker is that they make their own gochujang, and it shines here in a way dry-rub ribs often don't. The brisket is very solid, with a pepper-forward bark and honest mesquite smoke; both lean and moist were slightly drier than ideal, but the flavor is all Texas: beefy and bold. The bulgogi sausage is a must-order, with a snappy casing, juicy interior, and that sweet-savory profile that plays perfectly with smoke. As for the sides, the kitchen's "homemade first" approach is clear. The mac and cheese tastes great and never veers artificial, though the Mornay sauce split a bit and pooled some oil in the bottom of the container. The coleslaw is crisp and refreshing, but a touch bitter. The kimchi fried rice has excellent texture (distinct grains, not mushy) and solid seasoning, though it could use an extra pop, maybe a brighter acid or a runny egg to tie it together. Desserts are where Boo really shines: the boozy banana pudding isn't cloying and the rum adds welcome depth. Additionally, the gochujang sugar cookies are fantastic, with a classic chew and a playful, spicy edge. The pecan pie is solid but not essential. Final Thoughts: Eaker is a confident, evolving marriage of Texas barbecue technique and Korean flavors, led by a duo that clearly cares about the details, especially the sides and sweets many joints overlook. A few tweaks (juicier brisket, a tighter Mornay sauce, a brighter note in the fried rice) would push it into destination territory. As it stands, this is an easy recommendation for anyone passing through Fredericksburg, as well as locals looking for a fresh take on Hill Country barbecue. I'm excited to see where Lance and Boo take it next. read more

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Service was amazing with friendly staff . Brisket was amazing not to mention jalapeno cheese sausage was top notch. Next time in Fredericksburg make sure to stop in for great food and better atmosphere. read more

Everything was better than well, and well, everything went fast . It's the best BBQ I've ever had , love the Korean twist , the sides are all house made , including the pickles , pickled onions , kimchi , and everything else .. it's a one of a kind twist , Lance and Boo , allong with the rest of that Eaker family in FBG, do it right and make everyone feel welcomed , and also leaving fully satisfied. Weather pending , my favorite spots are out back under the huge Oak, or right in the front under the huge pecan tree. The seating inside has expanded , and the service was super friendly. The country music playing the back ground matched the heavenly BBQ smell in the air. If you stop once you'll want to go back , guarantee it. read more

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I am not a huge fan of barbecue food so my expectations were pretty low. However the food was shockingly good. We ordered a lot of different meats and sides. I loved the turkey, gochujang ribs, Mac and the kimchi fried rice. Our group of 13 had nothing but good things to say about the food and service. I highly recommend coming here if you're craving barbecue! read more

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An absolute gem. How there wasn't a line outside the door for this place baffles me. The bulgogi sausage was the star of the show but everything on our tray was special. The staff was so nice and were all joking and laughing with one another which I love to see. If you're coming through Fredericksburg it is a must stop. read more

This place is a can't miss! They pay homage to true Texas bbq, but also offer a slight twist on several favorites. You can get the standard fare, or mix it up. I got the Saturday special of Pork Belly Burnt Ends and a link of spicy boudin sausage. The line can get long, but it is worth it. The staff is friendly and engaging. A modest building on the west side of town that SHOULDN'T be missed! read more

Eaker Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

A fun find. I read that they have some Korean fusion BBQ (the pork ribs anyway). We split a loaded baked potato added brisket, the potato was the special of the day we were there. and the korean BBQ ribs. I really liked them both, but I wish the korean bbq sauce was more baked on to the ribs, The method they use is to brush it and then use a little torch to adhere it to the meat. The ribs were well cooked, not quite fall of the bone and still with some chew. Spicy but not too spicy. The potato was nice and tender, it could have use more cheese IMHO. Service was a little gruff, but all the other patrons (locals) were all super friendly read more

Eaker Barbecue - Loaded baked potato, wednesday special. We added brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

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It's our first time in Fredericksburg and I have to come here. I saw it on a Real on Instagram and made it a must do on our visit. And it did not disappoint. I love supporting small businesses. You can tell that the owner and his family really love what they do. They were so kind. We ended up getting there 20 minutes before they closed and they told us to take our time and enjoy ourselves. They closed up and everything and we sat and enjoyed our food. The food was absolutely delicious. And their boozy banana pudding was everything I had hoped to be. If you come to Fredericksburg, this is a definite must try! read more

Eaker Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

We are locals and this is our MUST share place when people are visiting. Pretty much every person we have brought here says it's the best BBQ they ever had! We went here after our 30th anniversary vow renewal (I set everything up ahead of time) and it went flawlessly! Boo (the owner) is always super sweet and I enjoy talking to her! 10/10 stars!!! read more

My husband said it was the best brisket, very delicious! The ribs had an Asian flavor, which was a surprise. Potato salad was light and fresh, the Mac and cheese was tasty as well (not too cheesy). Very friendly place, clean bathrooms. read more

Eaker Barbecue - Brisket, ribs, Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

Walked in right when they opened and was immediately greeted by everyone. They had no problem explaining the menu and making suggestions. The food was amazing. We tried the ribs, brisket, sausage, and a few sides. So yummy. I love the Korean fusion with the Texas bbq. I will be back next time I'm visiting the area! read more

Food was amazing! We had brisket, turkey, bulgogi sausage, pork belly burnt ends & I recommend also getting a little bit of everything because it's all worth trying. We also tried the Mac, beans, kimchi rice and coleslaw. 5 stars on everything. The service was very good, everyone was very friendly. It seemed like a lot of locals enjoy it, so it was very nice vibes. read more

Fantastic take on Texas BBQ. Great ribs, and the cucumber salad is a must try. It's the sleeper on the menu. Owners were present, and they know what they are doing. read more

Eaker Barbecue - Rib and sausage platter. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

Texas bbq with a Korean flare?! What more could anyone ask for?! Everything was delicious, juicy, tender, and fresh. If you can order every item, you should. Get there early if you want to get some of the daily specials because they sell out fast! Also for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for booze, the boozy banana pudding will blow you away! read more

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Wow. Just wow. Almost 10 years ago Texas Magazine and Yeti published the Top 50 Texas BBQ venues. I am proud to have claimed evey one of the prizes. The benefit of working for an airline. Every weekend for the next 6 weeks we were eating BBQ for every meal some weekends. Eaker has also received the honor of being named by the magazine as a top 50. Honestly, I am all about the family dynamics. My father in law met his wife during the Vietnam War. He helped bring her and her parents to America. Where they later opened several successful restaurants in Michigan and Ohio. I love it when I see two cultures brought together by love and work together to be successful. The shows at Eakers. You will find any number of the family behind the scenes. I grew up in Kansas and I am not really into "spicy" so I typically get the dry rub ribs. My husband however, loves the spicy options and always gets the kimchi. I love burnt ends and he tells me they're not spicy. However, his version or definition of spicy is different than mine. One of these days.... read more

My elderly mother, brother, his wife and I came down from Dallas to Fredericksburg and saw a video of the interview and reviews of their Korean infused bbq. Excited to try it because we're Korean. Gochujang ribs, great sauce. Ribs, brisket, burnt ends were good not great. Kimchi was sub par. Cucumber kimchi was good. Creamed corn and fried rice was ok. Overall we regret spending over $100.00. especially because of the experience, the owner lady. Wow! read more

Here we are, checking off another Texas Monthly Top 50 spot! And was super excited to try Eaker and their take on Korean-inspired central Texas barbecue. This review is nearly a month late (sorry). We arrived on a Saturday morning (12/30/23) about 30 minutes before opening and I was first in line. They opened 5 minutes late, which was fine, and by that time there were maybe 15 people behind me. I walked in and there she was, Boo! The woman I read so much about! We had a small chat and when I flashed her my Texas Monthly Passport (and how close I was to completing it) I could tell she was interested in serving me some of her finest cuts. I let her know how much I enjoy Korean food and couldn't wait to try her ribs and sides. That seemed to make her happy. I ordered their fatty brisket, pulled pork, both Gojuchang and dry rub ribs, she insisted I try the turkey, and both of their homemade sausage and jalapeno sausage. Sides included the Mac and cheese, kimchi fried rice, Korean cucumber salad, and potato salad. We pulled up a seat on their benches outside in the front ready to tuck in to what looked to be like some incredible bbq! Not a single thing disappointed at all but some things definitely stood out more than others. The brisket was absolutely solid. My wife, originally from South Carolina, declared this top 3 best pulled pork in Texas. The glaze on my Gojuchang ribs were sticky and sweet and the meat was lovely and thoroughly enjoyed it but the dry rub ribs were a sleeper! Those ribs were some of my favorite hands down! The smoked turkey did exactly what it was supposed to do, moist not too salty, almost treated it like a meat palate cleanser. I love smoked sausage and theirs were juicy and tasty and individually stood on their own when pitted up against each other. Sides sides sides! Yes man these sides are fantastic! Potato salad was cold and refreshing. Mac and cheese was thick and not soupy with lots of melted cheese layered in. Kimchi fried rice added a flavor depth to the meal that was missing and didn't know I needed. But please do not skip the Korean cucumber salad. It's the perfect side paired with this meal. Ultimately I came in not knowing what to expect and left deeply satisfied. I don't dole out 5 star reviews often, esp when it comes to Texas bbq, but when in Fredericksburg, do yourself a favor and please eat here! read more

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Loved this little gem. Brisket is all over the place and over-hyped in Texas...but when you put a spin on it an add some Asian fusion to the mix (Kimchi!), its a hit. We enjoyed this so much more that the other mega-cue place just outside of Austin. read more

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This is solely my opinion , but this is not what I would consider exceptional bbq. It was mediocre at best. For the meats we got brisket, the Gochujang pork ribs and the hatch chili sausage (seasonal). For the sides we got mac and cheese, potato salad and the Korean cucumber salad. The brisket was a 5/10 (not moist at all); Korean ribs 5/10 (they were chewy and not fall off the bone tender); the sausage was good 8.5/10. The mac and cheese was good 8.5/10; potato salad 4/10 (was flavorless and needed salt) and the Korean cucumber salad 6/10 (it was edible but just not my thing). We came here based on the stellar reviews on yelp so we had high expectations which were not met. The brisket and ribs were lukewarm. I almost feel they may have been leftovers from the day before. For $65.00 we left very disappointed. On a positive note, the staff were nice and welcoming. If you are ever in the Austin area, try Terry Black's in San Marcos, Moreno's in Austin and Louie's Craft BBQ in Buda for exceptional bbq! read more

Eaker Barbecue - Brisket, Hatch chili sausage (seasonal), mac and cheese and potato salad. Brisket and potato salad were not good. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredricksburg, Texas

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Food was excellent had sliced brisket, turkey and ribs. The side of kimchi fried rice was off the charts good. Don't miss the ribs - we got 2 ribs to try and next time we will have a whole order. The boozy banana pudding is a definite must have. Service was very friendly and efficient. The patio and yard seating is pet friendly. Small dining room but we were there on a weekday so not overly crowded. read more

Great brisket! We stopped here after a wine adventure in Fredericksburg & we absolutely loved the brisket. The sweet tea wasn't so good but the brisket sandwich was on point! read more

Amazing portions of Brisket! Love the atmosphere. Friendly service... it was nice to try the wagyu beef! Borracho beans - try! OMG don't leave without getting the Boozy Banana Pudding!!!! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got the chance. Happy to say that it lived up to my expectations and then some! Brisket is damn good but the gochujang ribs were the star of the show. Tried a couple different sausages and they were also outstanding. The sides were great, too. All around, a great plate of BBQ and a must try if you are anywhere near Fredericksburg. read more