Best BBQ I have ever had anywhere. Ribs (every single day) are my fav, perfectly cooked. Beef is fresh and tender. I love all of the sides to choose from. Never had a bad meal here. Would highly recommend. read more

Some of the best brisket I have had anywhere. I had the baked potato with sliced beef and could not bring myself to mix them. I ate the brisket separately and then the potato. We came in before closing and they were still happy to see and serve us. We had no idea they were about to close. Also free ice cream with the meal for dessert. read more

Peters BBQ - Sliced beef backed potato - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

No no no. Food was bland. Pricing was inconsistent. Flies were everywhere. The food is kept partly behind the counter, in the dining area, and near the drinks. You have to walk around to collect everything. Not worth the money. Keep driving or go to the burger place a street over. read more

Sunday lunch. Ribs and brisket were both tender and had good flavor. Their sides are always tasty. My husband loves their cooked cabbage. read more

Peters BBQ - Ribs and brisket were really good. - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

Stopped by today and WOW....it was GREAT. I had the brisket & sausage. They were amazing. The potato salad was perfect. Just the way I like it. Very creamy and flavorful. Everything was really good. I usually end up stopping next door, but this is some really good Texas BBQ!! Give it a try!! read more

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I can't wait to drive past this place because I know that every time I stop here it's a piece heaven in your mouth. Brisket rocks Friday is shrimp night. HOLD UP!!!! Awwweeee shucky!!!! read more

Peters BBQ - Homemade banana pudding at its best. Definitely hit the spot. - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

On the way back from Galveston for Thanksgiving we stopped here so we didn't have to fight crowds. The hero here (as it should be at a BBQ joint) was the meat. The brisket was well cooked and had a delicious bark. Sausage was also well flavored, though I would prefer a bit more pepper. They were let down by the side though, which were overall bland and flavorless. Overall a pleasant stop worth the price. read more

This local barbecue is familiar to those traveling to Austin on SR71, as it is in the can't miss municipality of Ellinger. By municipality, the speed limit slows down but that's about it. Peters is right off SR71, to the starboard side of the road when headed to Austin. It's clear that those eating here are locals or know the level of good service. Everyone greets one another and there is some level of familiarity among patrons and staff. And even if you don't know the staff, they treat you like family. The barbecue is good. They have all the meats, and when I recently ordered brisket, I was asked whether I wanted lean or moist. Good question. I wouldn't say the quality is above other high quality BBQ in your town or in other small Texas towns. But it's not worse. With a plate comes sides, which you can help yourself at the sides bar. Allows you to get a bit more of what you really want and it's refreshing they don't police quantities. It's not like after the meat they give you, you're going to take advantage of them on sides. And a sign of a more trusting time where people did what was right. There's also self-serve soft ice cream included with purchase. A nice touch. For drinks, they have cans and bottles (including beer) plus tap water. Not a bad place at all to stop if you are passing through. Better than just about any other option I can think of. Parking is on the gravel parking lot right off SR71, easy on, easy off. A roadside gem of Texas. read more

Stopped at Peters on the way to Houston. Enjoyed a great brisket sandwich (YUM)BBQ Brisket Sandwich there but the real star of the show was Metro. From the moment you walk into Peters you're greeted with a warm welcome from the gentleman (Metro) that kindly serves your food. Thank you for providing a refreshingly excellent level of customer service for us! Any employer would be lucky to have you on their team! You're a superstar, Metro! :) PS- bathroom was clean and I felt comfortable using it even during Covid! read more

They're pretty decent. Their BBQ restaurant sign game is on point for sure. They have lots of drink options for being out of the way. I will say my food was cut fresh but was still kind of cold which was weird. Hence the three stars. I'd definitely give them another chance when I am out that way. read more

Peters BBQ - Fatty Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

Heading back to Houston from Austin on Labor day weekend I wanted to grab a quick lunch and hopefully beat some of the traffic. We passed by Peters Bbq and saw a sign that said "chopped beef sandwich $1.99" I'm all over that! 2 bucks will get you a decent chopped beef sandwich. Your not going to be saying WOW this the the best bbq that I have ever had, but it's not the worst either. One thing I did like was how the meat was cut. It had some nice size pieces of brisket. I really hate how some places the beef looks like it has been run through a blender, but not here. I would get the sandwich again. It really is a good value. Service was Ok. They weren't real friendly but a least they were moving quickly. I was in and out in about 3 min with a couple of sandwiches to go. Yep, next time I head to Austin I will be stopping at Peters Bbq. read more

Peters BBQ - Entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

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Came here with friends. They had heard about the fish fry buffets on Fridays. We don't do fried fish, but saw they had BBQ. Off we went. Arrived just as the buffet was starting. There was fried fish, shrimp and chicken. They loved it. With all the meals you have access to unlimited potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cabbage, corn on the cob, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad and a few other items. Just an FYI, the rice that is in the sides buffet bar is rice pudding. Oops, didn't go real well with my green beans. My hubby and I both ordered the one pound of ribs. Figured we could take some home. They cut and weight your ribs, meat right in front of you. Kinda cool. When we were there that had homemade cherry cobbler and ice cream available as part of the meal. This place is literally a hole in the wall, but it was clean and the food was excellent. Would definitely come back if in the area. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Top bbq in America. From El Paso to camp lejuene NC, Memphis, New Orleans, lake Charles and Beaumont, best bbq I've had.

After buying Kolaches to bring home from Hruska's next door I decided to actually stop in here for a sit down meal. We decided to try the "buffet". I am surprised at the reviews. I am a Texan and I don't know many Texans that are "ok" with chunky/crushed tomato sauce posing as BBQ sauce. It was blahh blahh blahh The ribs, sausage, and brisket however were good but not earth shattering phenomenal. The macaroni & cheese was definitely homemade one of he best veggies on the buffet. The catfish was missing something. It didn't taste like anything. I had never been here before. It should have been obvious by the questions I asked. "How much is it", "What's included", "How much for children" -- yet after question 3 I apparently annoyed the guy so much that he just interrupted me and wanted to know "what do you want- buffet or off the board?" Geez dude. I felt so small for a minute and decided I would just try to figure it out on my own and we proceeded with the buffet so we could eat and get back to Austin. Then he seemed really annoyed when I had to walk back up and ask for a new plate so I tried not to disrupt him again. Overall - BBQ decent (without sauce) Peach Cobbler yummy Veggies ok to good Service depends on which person you had to deal with BBQ sauce - absolutely yucky!!!! read more

Peters BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

Super friendly BBQ place, had a couple of chopped brisket sandwiches on my way home. Really glad I found this place and I will be back! to try all the other yummy award winning BBQ on their menu, do not pass by Peters BBQ, stop in and I am sure you will be very happy! read more

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Meh. The brisket was ok. Baked beans and green beans straight from can. Bbq sauce meh. Good price.

On our way from Houston to Marble Falls, we passed by Peters BBQ on the drive there and decided to stop by for dinner.. hole-in-the-wall on the side of the highway.. surprisingly clean with lots of sides! The bbq was probably done earlier during the day but there was a smoke ring on the brisket and the ribs were seasoned well. Surprisingly good for what it was - and the staff was super friendly! It definitely wasn't the best bbq we've had but we weren't disappointed. We'd say it was good and worth a drop-in if you need some dinner while on a road trip! read more

Peters BBQ - 1lb of ribs and two sides - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

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One of the best brisket in Texas so much better than Rudy's,I would go again for sure

Great roadside BBQ. Exactly what I would expect from a mom and pop joint in the side of the road. We order ribs, brisket and sides. The ribs were juuuiiicy! It was awesome. You know they know what they're doing when cutting the brisket they asked if I wanted lean or marbled. I chose marbles. Great flavor. The only reason i didn't give it five star was because I was expecting different kinds of sauces and only carried 1 house type. The buffet style for the sides was a great feature. You could try as many sides without them charging an arm and a leg. read more

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A hole in the wall packing good pecan smoked BBQ for cheap prices. 1 lb of non baby backed ribs or brisket for $9... really good value for your money. Slow and low brisket is done for 12 hours, and you can smell and taste the smoke in the meat. Sides are just mediocre so is the tomato based bbq sauce. read more

This is terrific Texas BBQ. Nothing fancy, yet the perfect combo of tender, meaty ribs with correct hint of smoke. Worth the drive...or stop between Houston and Austin in Ellinger. read more

Peters BBQ - Ribs and three sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

If you ever need catering this group will get the food out on time and the quality is superb. Owner and employees are a delight to work with. Food and desserts are really really good. read more

Great spot to stop on your way to the coast on Hwy 71 just past La Grange. Always good! Love their brisket sandwich! The potato salad is tasty. Everything seems super fresh. We bring our out of towners to Peters for some good TX BBQ. read more

This place is right off the hwy and it looks like some supply shack in the middle of the desert! But the food is pretty bomb (but they ran out of ribs) and they have a sides hot bar where you can choose two or three sides depending on what ya get Delicious bbq at an affordable rate. Is it the best? No, but if your in the area it's definitely a solid stop read more

Finally after hearing so much about and driving past this joint the past few years, I was able to stop and try the "Peters BBQ" I've been hearing so much from my clients....Verdict: Moist, delicious brisket. I was definitely captivated by the taste. I can say, by far, this is the best brisket I've had so far. Better than Salt Lick. The pork ribs was standard. The BBQ sauce tasted like spaghetti sauce, I think. The brisket made it worth my while. Moist, tasty, just the right mixture of leanness and fat...yum! Price was comparable. We had a pound of brisket, a pound of ribs and 2 drinks for $28.00. Sides were extra charge. We chose not to have any. Bread, onions, pickles were plentiful. Will definitely stop next time I am headed back from Katy read more

Peters BBQ - A plate of goodness: brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

Great spot in the middle of nowhere. Right on the highway. Great food from BBQ to a buffet offered everyday. Tuesday is fried chicken. It was fantastic. Always has plenty of sides deserts and ice cream. Can't miss this if you want a good homemade meal or do great BBQ read more

Peters BBQ - Fried chicken , potatoes and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

Delicious!!! I had ribs and brisket combo and everything tasted great! The sides were really good as well. I highly recommend making a stop here. I saw some reviews complained about the bathrooms, during my visit the bathrooms were very clean. read more

As a group of girls walking in we were the loudest people in there just naturally and we didn't feel out of place. Or uncomfortable. It was a homey place. The men at the register and putting food together were very nice, welcoming. The dog treats were a huge hit with my two dogs that are picky. And finally food wise we all had brisket and without sauce brisket alone with moist and soft. But brisket with the sauce was even better. I loved it and my friends loved it. read more

Stopped there on my way to Austin from Houston. Very glad I did. Had the ribs lunch special and the ribs were delicious. Very meaty and tender. The sides were good as was the condiments. Throughly enjoyed this meal and hope to be that way again. read more

I was craving barbecue on our trip to Austin, and the place looked as good as any. I tried the 2-meat plate with sausage and brisket, and thought they were okay. The brisket was a little dry, and the barbecue sauce was slightly below average for a barbecue joint. My boyfriend ordered the pork ribs, which I liked better than the brisket. I appreciated that my plate came with a choice of 3 sides, although the potato salad and cole slaw were a little bland. All in all, probably not the best barbecue joint around, but it's good enough to satisfy your meat craving. read more

There was nobody at the front when we walked in around noon. We waited about 5 minutes for someone to finally come out from the kitchen and greet us, I was in a rush so that was a bit irritating. The chopped brisket sandwich was good but i expected better BBQ sauce. read more

Favorite BBQ place on my way from Houston to Austin~ the brisket tastes amazing (And because I stare at it for too long they gave me extra piece of meat ) You can choose the lean one or the moist one, I truly adore the moist one! The potato side dish is sooooo good, and they have free ice cream provided as well. They even offered me to try their blueberry pie but I was way too full to eat anything, but it's a really lovely place with awesome staff. I'll go back to them on the way back to Houston for sure~ read more

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Go by this place all the time and finally decided to stop and glad I did. I got the two meat plate that consisted of brisket, dark meat chicken, coleslaw, and greenbelt salad. Also two bottled waters for $15. Everything smoked to perfection. read more

Peters BBQ - Two meat plate with two sides - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

When we stay at the Thousand Trails park in Columbus we make sure to visit this restaurant, about 10 miles from the park. It's really great home cooked food and the best fried catfish and fried shrimp ever! The restaurant is old but the people who run the place know how to cook. We love the buffet, too. Fresh green beans cooked just right, not mushy. Red skinned potatoes with a little bit of onions. Cooked cabbage--delish! And the brisket? Sigh....it's amazing. Awesome food! Really nice people running the place. We will be back every time we are in the area. read more

Drove 100 miles stop to eat at Peter's BBQ. The ribs are great and brisket. The beans were spoiled and I reported to the lady in the dinner. The pot was already down to 1/3 so, I cannot image how many people eat the "spoiled beans". The worker's were not bothered by the complaint at all, they just kept on going. read more

Overview: En route to Austin, a combination of hunger and a 20 MPH drop and the speed limit provided an excuse to stop and try Peters. A regrettable stop. The Good: Reasonably priced, inoffensive BBQ sandwiches. Not one of the better BBQ places I've experienced but certainly not in the bottom either, HOWEVER, The Bad: While I can stomach weighing the meat prior to assembling the order (we all know how tough the margins are in the restaurant industry), the exceptionally gruff (and quite hairy) gentleman behind the register gave a distinct 'Deliverance' and/or "we don't like your kind here, take your food and go' vibe. Very uncomfortable for me and my family and unexpected in this day and age. The experience served as a full-on reminder that certain people in Texas still are still hostile towards some some shades of brown. read more

We were on our way back from Austin and found this place. Ugh we should have kept going. I don't mind hole in the walls or off the beaten path restaurants. This place is right off 71 and I mean right off. The place was a little dirty when you walk in but what bbq place isn't. You go to the counter order your meats (alittle pricey) and then you select your sides from a buffet. The smoke on the meat was good. But then I started to notice all the little flies bushing around. So this got me to take another look around. The amount of dust on the fixtures and dead bugs on the window sills. We noticed that the person cutting the meat went to throw the brisket back in the bin and she used the wall as a backboard. Ummm I don't know about you but I was done at this point. read more

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Peters BBQ is a great little spot in the middle of a highway and is perfect for starving travelers on long road trips back home. I give the Yelp app all the credit for finding this spot and we were not disappointed by both the selection and the price. We had our dog with us and there is no pets allowed inside or seating outside (part of why I gave it 3 stars), but I went in and ordered the food and then just brought it out to our car. My boyfriend got ribs and I got brisket and then I chose sides from their buffet (greens, sweet potatoes, potato salad and green beans). I was surprised that they did not have cole slaw or mac and cheese as those sides typically go with BBQ (the other reason why it got 3 stars), but I chose banana pudding and peach cobbler as the last side and they were both awesome! read more

Juicy tender briskets and pork ribs. Friendly staff. Buffet style side bar with Cole slaw, mashed potatoes, and dessert. Definitely worth a stop between Houston and Austin. This is through the lens of a Californian who's deprived of good BBQ. read more

Peters BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Ellinger, Texas

Places like this break my heart. With the location and traffic count, plus built-in local clientele, this could be a 5-star place garnering rave reviews. Instead, it's an example of a business missing its true potential as a "must stop" Texas BBQ joint between Austin and Houston. If you're an veteran BBQ diner accustomed to observing experienced cutters and cashiers operating in clean, efficient work environments with great attitudes (Rudys or Donn's BBQ in Austin, for example), then you'll note immediately that the crew at Peter's is no "A Team" of BBQ jockeys. I won't go into the blow by blow of what I observed, but it was a trainwreck. A complete disaster of an operation. The staff appears to be mainly family/friend quality, lethargic, unfocused, no "snap" or personality. They frankly seemed overwhelmed by what would be considered "slow" or "low volume" business. Throw in some flies and a long wait in a relatively short (6 people) line, and I was reminded why I stopped stopping here many years ago. I want to like this place, but it's just too hard. Peter's is ripe for a "make over". It needs an experienced consultant or manager to come in and rework the entire setup, including a retooling of the work space setup to current standards. At present, it's a C- or D+ operation occupying an A+ location, and it's really sad to see. It's a relic of the past, run the way it's been run, probably forever. That may be cute and folksy for some, but it makes for a poor customer experience and lousy food. It may be several more years before I try this place again. read more