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    Julian's BBQ

    3.9 (101 reviews)
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    This is the beef rib, large and very tender.
    Letty B.

    The food was amazing, and the beef rib was large and juicy. The side items were delicious as well. We had potato salad, beans, and rice. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great as well.

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    Mike T.

    I really hate to do this and I really wanted to like this place especially because everyone was so nice. I asked what they recommended and I was told it was turkey Thursday and that I had to try the turkey. It was absolutely the driest most flavorless piece of meat I've ever eaten. The brisket was okay but nothing to write home about. The sausage was pretty good but kinda cold. I'm not a bbq sauce guy at all, as I think the meat should stand on its own. With that being said, I don't know what the hell that sauce is; but it's not good. I really like that I had the option to get tortillas instead of bread, the Mac n cheese and beers were also average at best. I'll give them another try next time I'm in town, but you gotta do something about that turkey!

    UBER-tender brisket and V&V jalapeño sausage. Outstanding!
    Edward S.

    If you happen to look up "low and slow" in the Barbecue Dictionary, most certainly you'll find a reference to Julian's BBQ in there. THIS brisket is the definition of low and slow. There is a light smokiness, excellent, crispy bark and it's PLASTIC-fork-tender! But, I'm jumping ahead. When you step out of your car, you'll know immediately that you've arrived at a true barbecue joint. The wood fire smoke is quite evident and intoxicating. It should draw people for miles! Step inside and there are picnic tables with benches for seating with bottles of barbecue sauce ready for use. Prices are about the same as you'll find anywhere else. They do offer a "BIG RIB" that I must try sometime - if the brisket is this good, I can only imagine how awesome that rib must be. The service is exceptionally friendly. The nice lady at the register made some suggestions (try the jalapeno sausage for one). The choice of sides is rather limited, BUT they do have the basics: potato salad, coleslaw, beans, etc. I chose the brisket and sausage plate. I hadn't even made it to my table and they were already bringing my food out. GREAT service! The sauce is a bit thin and a little on the sweet side, but otherwise flavorful. But, that brisket....wow! That's what you want in a brisket. If only Julian's made their own sausage, this would be a 5-star review. But, they're using V&V's - which is pretty standard at most BBQ joints around....and rightly so. It's good sausage! If it weren't for the location, I would definitely be a frequent patron to Julian's......although, that might not do well for me healthwise. I still have to come back and get that rib.....and more brisket.

    MATT L.

    Visiting from Seattle are at one other BBQ place and enjoyed this place so much!! I got the 3 plate meat combo $16 (so much food big portions) I think it was enough to feed 2 people Brisket, pork ribs , pull pork & my son got the sausage. Ended up taking one of the combos leftovers for dinner for 2 that night. Food is so Smokey, tender & delicious. The BBQ sauce is so good as well.

    James W.

    Writing this review with 2 Stars ... As a Texan, and a self proclaimed professional bbq judge, I know my bbq, so let's see how Julian's stands up against Mr. Texas' Food Judging Scale ... Came here with a coworker who said they had good bbq, well it's more like fair bbq. They do have reasonable prices, but I was shocked to see they charge .60¢ for a jalapeño !!! This my friend is an "Unforgivable Texas Sin" !!! Jalapeños should be FREE !!! So minus 1 Star for charging for jalapeños. I ordered the brisket plate which came with two sides. I got green beans and potato salad, both were good. The brisket is fair, meaning it needs some help or some sauce, it's not a stand alone eat by itself brisket, so it's a 2 Star brisket. Folks, their brisket is nothing to get excited about, or brag about, or even rate an OMG comment. What about their bbq sauce ??? Their bbq sauce downright sucks, so it can't help the brisket, so minus 1 Star for horrible sauce. Just a word of caution, the sauce bottles are open containers and flies can crawl into these openings, so be aware. More on flies ??? Yes ... I know this is Texas, and I'm a Native Texan, bred, born, and raised, but the flies were hungry too !!! We spent more time swishing away flies between bites so we couldn't even enjoy our meal. The dining area was about half full, and when I looked around, we were all doing the same synchronized dance, Shoo Fly Shoo !!! So minus 1 Star for the infestation of flies in the dining area. If I did my math correctly, yep I did, it's a 2 Star review, and the 2 Stars are for serving fair brisket. If you want great Texas BBQ, this ain't the place to get it, but if you want fair Texas BBQ while fightin' off flies, then this is the place for you !!! That's all I've got to say about that.

    Baked potato
    Rose C.

    Baked potatoes with brisket were good, when we were there we were the only customers. Not friendly staff. Other then staff this place is ok.

    The Kitchen
    Ken R.

    As a California Boy, when ever I am in the south or area where there is supposed to be good BBQ, I automatically go there. So I was thrilled when my company said they were sending me to Corpus Christi, TX . I was a little hesitant to try Julian's due to the only 3 Yelp reviews. But I took a chance and took two of my co workers to this place. The do not server beer and wine, but they do allow BYOB. Next door is a store, so that was the first stop. Check! Beers in hand, we stepped up to the counter to order. My goto for TX BBQ is of course brisket. I also ordered beans and sausage. I found it sort of strange that I did not get alot of smoke smell when I walked in. But it was late, so I figured the smoker was down for the night. At any rate, unfortunately, the brisket was not what I expected. I also asked my two co workers and they also agree. The brisket was WAY over cooked. See the pics. It is not supposed to be grey and falling apart. Also, ZERO smoke flavor. I am really not sure what happened! I also agree with Lydia B with the fat content. The sausage was just OK. actually the beans, again as Lydia said, was the best part. I am really hoping I am wrong about this place, and I look forward to people still giving it a shot. But dont expect much and hopefully you will be pleasantly surprised and will post a review contrary. Or maybe Julian will see the post and fix some stuff over there. I am giving it 2 stars, since I am a nice guy and I dont want to totally blast the place. But I am really not sure if I will be back, unless I see some better reviews.

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    Best BBQ around. Best combination of flavor and tenderness. I don't know how they get all that smokey flavor, but that's the key for me.

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    Great food and great services. Price is not too bad compared to other babeque places around

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    So good! It's the best Texas bbq experience you can find in corpus. Highly recommend!!

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    I can actually say it's the best barbecue in Town, a bit pricey but it's worth it. The barbecue is delicious and satisfying.

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    A little late to open but omfg so worth the wait. I had brisket and sausage. Amazeballs.

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