If you ever travel thru Loop 337 in New Braunfels, you will quickly see why I call this BBQ alley…read more My favorite heavyweight of the many top local BBQ pits is Coopers and has been our go to for many years. It is self service ordering, so you walk up to the pit, look over the selections and then choose from a variety of meats. Moist brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, and beef ribs always end up on our tray. On weekend nights, specials may include prime rib or ribeye steaks. A must if you want a real meat fest. Make sure to add one of the best tasting peppered bake potatoes for a side, and baked apples for dessert , along with the complementary beans to complete the meal. So if you are just passing by, or finished up with a day of tubing the Guadalupe, come on over as the atmosphere is relaxed and casual for all ages.

The food and variety of options here is incredible!! The brisket is beautifully cut and perfectly…read moredone. The creamed corn, mac and cheese, and green beans are all a 10/10. If you want some genuinely good BBQ with classic sides I highly suggest coming to Coopers!

The staff are all nice and friendly and welcomed us right away. They were on their last hour but we…read morewere still able to eat. We had the half a pound of brisket and it did have visible fat but not a lot. I liked it but my husband said it was a bit salty for his taste. We also ordered dark meat chicken which to me was ok but it was still a little pink inside. The best seller for us was the original links and wished we ordered more of it. The casing was really crisp and taste was scrumptious. The place was clean and everything else was organized - everything you will need was set up on the table near the eating area/drinks.

My friend and I stopped at Black's on the way back from San Marcos, near closing time, so it was…read morequiet. I had met the owner about a year ago and he was friendly. Ever since, I'd wanted to try the place. The food was excellent. My friend said the mac and cheese was the best she'd ever had. It was incredibly cheesy, a little too much for me, but she loves a good mac and cheese, so we'll go with her opinion. My fatty brisket was a thing of beauty. The counter and floor staff were cheerful, quick, and accommodating the whole time. They're the reason I'd consider coming back. The problem was the manager. He approached us, said pets weren't allowed, and told us we'd have to leave. I told him my dog is a service animal, and he scoffed. When I explained she's trained in deep pressure therapy, he said that "doesn't count." It does. Deep pressure therapy is a recognized trained task under the ADA, and staff may only ask whether the dog is required because of a disability and what task she's trained to perform. He seemed unfamiliar with it, and he kept badgering me until I gave him a medical condition, which he had no right to ask for. After we got our food, he approached us at the drink station. My service dog is a mini pinscher, and my friend was holding her because my hands were full. He said she had to stay on the floor the entire time and couldn't be held or touch a seat. A self-serve drink refill station is a customer area, not a food preparation area, and Texas rules allow service animals outside of food prep areas. He told us there would be "no more warnings," then sat nearby and watched us for a while to make sure she stayed on the floor. My dog was calm and under control the entire time. It felt intimidating, and nothing he told us matches the ADA or the Texas food establishment rules for service animals. I'd encourage the owner to make sure managers know the basics of service animal law. The staff clearly knew how to make guests feel welcome, and one manager nearly soured an otherwise great experience.

I've driven by this place on several occasions and never stopped by, today we decided to give it a…read moretry! I ordered the macaroni which was a premium side and catfish, everything was amazing, The people were friendly and the Place was very clean, service was fast and the food was fresh!

Great Brisket and the Baked Potato Casserole can't be missed because it was cheesy and good. The…read morestaff was very friendly as well. Definitely give it a try.

The meat here actually melts in your mouth. Brisket and the rest of the smoked meats come off the…read morepit tender, juicy, and packed with that real post-oak flavor--no dry edges, no chewing forever. You can tell they smoke it low and slow in-house every day. Service made the visit even better. A young man named Chris was outstanding--friendly, quick, and actually paid attention. He made the whole experience easy and welcoming without being over the top. Solid Texas BBQ, consistent food, and staff who treat you right. I'll be back. Highly recommend, and give Chris a shout-out if you see him.

As it turns out, we wanted BBQ today. We were helped by a nice young man at the register. He was…read morevery patient with us since it was our first time there. When we were done, the manager, Paul, came over and checked to see how our meal was. The whole experience was great, and the food was delicious. I got the baked potato with brisket on top! and my husband got the 3 meat plate with brisket, turkey, and jalapeno sausage, and a side of mac & cheese and green beans.

We started the morning with Buc-cees to get coffee. We went to get the some breakfast from the bbq…read moresection. The prices ranged for $4-$7. Once I saw that, I told my husband let's just go to Rudy's. They have the best breakfast tacos and are less than $3 a taco. We were greeted with a warm good morning as we came in the door. The cashier helped us with the cost of the tacos, bag our tacos and salsas, and rung us up. I love the country style decor and picnic table seating but we decided to take our tacos to go. We got 3 tacos for around $10. They are so good. Fresh tortillas with great tasting scrambled eggs, meats, potatoes, etc. We just went to their order to go side and grabbed ready made tacos and delicious red and green salsa. All of our breakfast tacos were delicious. Egg, potato, and cheese, brisket & egg, and chopped beef & egg. The brisket and egg was my favorite. It had just a small amount of smoke flavor without being overpowering. You didn't just taste egg. It all complimented each other very well. I was impressed by the amount of meat. I love the green salsa. That's my favorite but I put both salsas on it. Honestly the bbq is hit and miss at every location I've been to. I'm not crazy about the bbq sauce either but I always like the tacos. Especially the bbq breakfast tacos.

With the rise of all these BBQ wars, the prices have def gone up. Suggestion soldier: cook a bit of…read morethe white rice, go to ur local Rudy's, get a small Green Chile Stew! If you have extra funds, a slice of the brisket. Bring home and put it all together. Boy howdy was this lunch good, good, good!

All my brother wanted for his birthday last weekend was for us to join him and some friends at…read moreBurnt Bean Co. He's always on a mission to try as many of Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints as he can. We were in San Antonio for the weekend to celebrate our grandfather's birthday, but Seguin isn't too far away (45 minutes on a good day or an hour and 20 minutes on a day when they've closed down I-10 and made a mess of a traffic; the latter was our experience). Friends of his drove from different places to meet us and we met them in line. Texas Monthly hasn't released the 2026 list yet, but Burnt Bean Co. was number 1 on the list in 2025. NUMBER 1! So, yes, there will be a line. The first of our group arrived around 9 in the morning for an 11 am opening. There's a bit of cover where the line wraps from the front door, but we were definitely baking. People brought chairs, umbrellas, handheld fans, cold waters, and more to stay cool. It was still sooooo hot. People who arrived around 9 got in right at 11 and had BBQ in front of them by 11:10. People who got there around 10 got in maybe a half hour later. People who got there later had to wait closer to an hour and got in around 12. (I noticed this, because people in our group weren't all standing together in line.) Once inside, the restaurant is really nice: high ceilings, great AC, tons of tables, and an outside area, too (if you prefer to continue to sweat as you eat your BBQ). The service was incredibly friendly, too. Staff came by and asked however everything was, took empty plates/platters to help us make room, and were very friendly when we were ordering. Almost everything we ate was exceptional. Their menu is huge, with tons of specials that change constantly. Between our group of 9 people, we tried most of the menu. The highlights for me were the beef cheek pastrami, the steakhouse bacon, the Moroccan spiced lamb ribs, and the turkey. I didn't have room to try the brisket, chicken, sausage, and many other things, because I had been eating too long by the time the folks with those meats got to our table! The sides were also very good. I tried the cheesy squash, the green beans, and the queso mac and cheese with hot cheetos - all good. On Saturdays, they offer several specials: the steakhouse bacon, the bourbon peach cobbler taco, and 2 free beers per person - as if they didn't have enough treats on the menu for a great time. Their location is Seguin is great - just off Central Park and Court Street. The service was fantastic. The vibes are great. The food was definitely topnotch. Even the line feels like a fun community experience - with people chatting and having a great time. There's nothing not to like about Burnt Bean Co. We all enjoyed my brother's birthday treat! I'm glad he insisted!

I ended up doing a pick up order to avoid the line since we were just passing through. Would…read morerecommend since the line seemed crazy. There is a 4 lb minimum and a 10 dollar pick up fee. You cannot try a wide variety of their dishes but it was enough for me. I had pick up at 10:30 and you just go to the back a bit of a wait like 10-15 minutes since they cut the meat to order. I got the brisket (2 lbs), pork ribs (2 lbs) , jalapeño sausage (1lb), and quart sizes of the corn pudding, tater tot dish, and hot cheeto mac and cheese. The stars were definitely the pork rib (super flavorful and tender), the brisket was fall apart tender, and the jalapeno sausage had a beautiful snap and is properly spicy. I was a bit disappointed with the sides. My favorite was probably the corn pudding but I still prefer a nice roasted corn OR a corn bread but this was a very unique combo of the two. The mac was okay and same with the tater tot side (honestly the potatoes were quite salty). The sauce isn't my favorite since I personally prefer a spicier sauce. The bread they have is very nice and the people are friendly. It's also quite smoky inside.

I have been coming here for a very, very long time…read more This visit was the first time my food came out raw. The chicken sandwich was cut in half, so I really don't understand how that left the kitchen without being seen. Because of this, I watched our entire party eat and finish their meals before mine came out. When my sandwich did come out, it wasn't great! Our server, Connor, was absolutely amazing. Please give him a raise and a puppy. None of it was his fault and he was more than kind and understanding. 5 service. They comped the chicken sandwich so I won't complain.

What a beautiful place! It is enormous too, so many levels and seating options. We started with…read moretheir sangria which was delicious but I forgot to get a photo of it. Their margarita was also great! If you need a frozen fix like I did, they really hit the spot. The food was all excellent and in generous portions so you can take plenty home. I made a meal out of the à la carte section and still brought a little bit of everything home with me. The service was also good even though we had a trainee; he did a fine job!

For those of you who seem obsessed with the amount of pending drafts I have…read more and when I get them done and how many I do at a time... Take note, I'm now in my Seguin pending draft phase. I digress. Let's get this review going: This family-owned bbq joint opened their door just a couple of years ago (2023). Don't let this new establishment concern you because these folks have been at it for years. Their previous place was in Rosenberg and it opened back in 1990. Prior to that , the owner's parents started their first place back in 1964. Proper, generational barbecue...it's in their blood. In fact, I'm pretty sure their blood is bbq sauce. They know what they're doing! The restaurant and covered patio are modern and industrial with wood, brick, and metal elements. Ample seating inside and out. The food is bombastic! Sometimes they have an Italian beef sandwich that I'm just crazy about. Love these other sandwiches too: Brisket Turkey Sausage Boyfriend loves the pulled pork sandwich. The brisket nachos are mouth-watering goodness. They have brisket tostadas that I've not tried yet but definitely plan to. I lose my mind for the peach crumble and the boyfriend loves the pecan cobbler. Sides we love: Brisket rice!! Tater tot casserole!! Mac + cheese Buttered potatoes Do yourselves a favor, go pig out at this pit room. You'll be glad you did! PS: stellar service too

All in all nothing wrong with food or service except felt rush but then again it is lunch hr. What…read morekilled me the most is the environment/ambience. I went in today with my three-year-old son during lunch hour on a weekday and it just felt like the elder crowd was like "what are they doing here?" As I walked in. Now Maybe I'm a little guarded I mean, I'm a single full-time Dad prior military, so I'm protective and observant. Plus, some guy in a big ol truck of course ( mind you I have a truck) decided that he wanted to almost hit my son and I as we' attempted to walking across the parking lot. I digress, but it was to the extent that I didn't even want to sit inside, so we sat on the patio. Which reminds me 91° outside and the patio well well ventilated, w/ breeze and felt good. All in all just an iffy experience. Food was good not great turkey was dry but the baked potato salad will have me back through the drive-thru through.

Great BBQ Spot! Great quality food at fair prices. Great atmosphere and recommend to anybody…read morevisiting the area.

Off the beaten path and tucked onto a street I have missed for the last year, lies a jewel of a bbq…read morejoint. The staff might been friendlier, but I think I caught them at an off time. The inside is a classic old school style with wooden walls, old pictures, and exposed rafters. The price is what's expected for bbq these days, maybe a little on the high side.

Absolutely delicious! Incredible variety of bbq items. The fact that they have a charcuterie board…read moreright next to the winery is just perfect pairing. Brisket is fantastic and comes either by pound or by the plate with sides and it's excellent. Staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. There is virtually no wait and you get great quality meal in no time. Highly recommend any day/time. Private parking, shaded outdoor sitting area and the best winery next door.