About a month ago, I started a project in dripping Springs that will probably take three or four months. In my search for food daily I found Railroad barbecue. I can't begin to say enough great stuff about this place. The staff is so friendly. the restaurant is always clean. The food is so good. And to top that off, they have realistic pricing. The barbecue places in Austin are outrageously expensive and everything at railroad is reasonably priced and you can get in there and get dinner for two for 30 bucks. It's unreal. I find myself coming here now every other day for lunch. Keep up the good work guys. read more

The meat was so tender! We took our orders to our Yurt and were amazed how the meat was so soft and delicious. Good value for what we are used to in Houston. read more

Railroad BBQ - BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

Walk up to order and then they call your name. Decor is kitschy with concrete floors, metal walls and ceiling and license plates from all over the US. It works well. I ordered brisket, macaroni and cheese and cole slaw. The flavor was decent, but nothing to write home about. The texture was decent. I would eat here again, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do so. read more

Railroad BBQ - Brisket, Mac n Cheese, Cole Slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

I really liked this place. The brisket was moist and tender. I wouldn't order the fries again but everything else we ordered was amazing. Coleslaw, Mac and cheese, sausage. I would return if i happen to pass this place up again. Quick and friendly service! Quiet indoor seating. read more

At first when we moved to DS, we had a couple of not so good food experiences from Railroad. We gave it some time and continued to try it and we definitely enjoy it now! LOVE the loaded baked potato, so good and warm fuzzy feeling! I have not been inside, but the outside is very rustic. The staff seem to always be kind and try to be quick. Drive thru is a little odd, but it works. read more

We have been to RR BBQ several times. We have always found the staff very accommodating and nice. The food has been good, no complaints on the items we have tried . The place is rustic but welcoming . Will continue to frequent this establishment. Thanks RR BBQ!! See you soon ! read more

DELICIOUS! I like their barbecue sauce because it's so flavorful and not so hot that you have to chase it with a huge gulp of your drink!!! Great service, too read more

It's always been good but they keep increasing prices every time I go in. I'm like everyone else that wants to support local but it's getting ridiculous. read more

We shied away from Railroad for Years because of the poor reviews. We finally broke down to try them tonight - give them a chance. So we did. And regretted it. Those poor reviews were earned. The venue is pretty classic CenTex BBQ joint. Lots of sheet metal. Deer heads mounted on the wall. Counter service. Nothing unconventional about the menu-- all stuff you'd expect. It does look a little down-at-the-heels though. Paint peeling away all around the entrance door. Rough patches in the walkway. We both tried a brisket plate. And we both arrived at the conclusion that it was nothing special. No smoke ring, not much flavor. It was tender, to be sure. And they do give you very generous portions. But 'a lot' doesn't make up for mediocre. It took sauce to make it palatable, and good brisket doesn't need sauce. The potato salad, according to my companion, was somewhere below run-of-the-mill. The mac'n'cheese was no better. The green beans were probably from a can and just heated up with no effort to enhance them. It did come out quickly and was mostly warm. While the service was cordial and welcoming, the food failed them. There are a number of better BBQ places in the vicinity. read more

Super native Texan BBQ. We go there once a week! We enjoy the smoky moist bracelets! Much better than the Salt Like BBQ. read more

I find the food here much better than most places in the vicinity including famous places like Salt Lick. Very moist briskets and ribs and great sides. The prices are very reasonable, as well. I only order to-go bbq from here, as we live 30 miles away and have not been disappointed. read more

A few weeks ago we visited RR BBQ while the BBQ wasn't the best we've had we were hungry and decided to try it out. The reason I'm giving 1 star is because of the Manager and Owner. We left our stroller in the parking lot, accidentally, so obviously our fault. A nice customer brought our stroller in to them to hold. I know this because the great employee who should be the Manager told me it had been sitting in the managers office for days. Then he called me back and said it was gone. I went there and asked to speak with the Manager who wasn't mean but also wasn't nice and he told me that it's the property managment who I need to talk to but I told him his employe said the stroller was in his office. He had lied to my face. It was many calls later and many emails to the owner who never emailed me back, that the manger said he threw it in the trash. Who throws a stroller in the trash!? Do they honestly think I believe that? The Manager and the Owner aren't decent people. I wouldn't eat there again if my life depended on it. read more

I have had this BBQ three times now and have tried the brisket, turkey and sausage. All had good smoky flavor, and all were moist and tender. I appreciate that nothing was spicy except the sausage, and that was milder than many. Even their sauce is flavorful without being hot. If you want heat there are bottles of Cholula on the tables. My husband was pleased with their chicken-fried steak dinner. I like all of their BBQ side dishes. read more

Honestly disappointed, I was super hungry so I expected to have a delicious brisket or some kind of meat, and it was disappointing my brisket was cold and kind of lacked flavor, for 5$ for a 1/8 lb I would have been happier with going somewhere I had been before. Plus I didn't mind it, but weirdest thing.... tennis was the only thing on tv, plus they had half the place blocked off my chairs, so only the dark half was open... idk it was strange. Not horrible, not great, not doing it again thou ‍ read more

Railroad BBQ - Quarter lb of brisket moist - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

Best ribs I've ever had!! And the potato salad is killer. Love this place; one of my favorites for sure!!

Brisket was dry and hard. I specifically asked for moist. Once I received it, not all slices were moist. When I brought it to their attention he said sorry we are not allowed to give all moist it has to be a Mix. Believe me even the moist was dry and hard. Very disappointing. Sausage had no taste. Sides were good though. No I will not be returning I'd rather go to the one down the street where they serve better brisket (but salty) hopefully they changed read more

Good chopped beef sandwich and it was very inexpensive! Next time maybe I'll get 2...one to eat there and one for the road!

This is by far the best barbecue in the area, SO much better than PP down the road. The meat is cooked well and always flavorful and fresh. The sides are fantastic. I especially like the potato salad, but everything I've tried has been great. It's family owned and run, and they obviously take pride in their service and food. I highly recommend it. I usually get it to go, so I can't really speak to the ambiance. read more

Tender & smoky pork ribs Brisket is tender, smoked sausage has just the right amount of kick.

Stopped in for a quick bite we ask if there was salt and pepper nice girl shook her head and said yes got down the road there was no freaking salt or pepper any rings and sweep the phrase OK chop beef salty! But I wasn't eating the chopped beef I wanted salt for my sweet potatoes Restaurant though exterior was neat and clean read more

Railroad BBQ - Sweet potato fries and onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

The ribs are delicious and the brisket very tender and tasty. Great service and delicious tea.

I had a two meat combo with chicken and sausage and all 5 sides and it was excellent. The drumstick just pulled away easily. The sausage is made from pork and beef and isn't made from fresh ground meat but is ok. All the sides, green beans, mac and cheese ect tasted homemade. Price was about $27. I would definitely return. read more

Railroad BBQ - All 5 sides taste homemade. - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

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Best bqq i've ever had. Great service and ambiance. The Beef Briskets are also very good for a good price.

Joseph was my contact for a pickup catering order for my family reunion last week and he was AMAZING to work with. He helped me plan the menu over the phone, was easy to reach and very reassuring throughout the process. He also kept me calm and made me feel confident that there would be no hitches - which was HUGE for me as I was having to plan the entire event from out of state. The food was all prepped and ready when I arrived to pick it up and he even loaded it into the car for me. It could not have gone smoother. The best part though was my whole family raving all day about the food! The brisket and the banana pudding were my personal favorites. Railroad BBQ knocked my socks off and I highly recommend them for events in Dripping Springs, TX. read more

Four years after my first review of Railroad BBQ, I can report I'm becoming a regular. The joint is now run by a chap named Gerald along with his attentive staff that seems to make the patrons happy with local banter and consistent cooking. The ordering process hasn't changed since inception. Counter service then waiting for your name to be called to pick up your grub. The drink station is always clean as is the condiment area that includes fresh chopped onion, sliced pickles, and jalapenos. This could be my favorite option in the place as I seem to drizzle and or rub the whole jalapenos on everything! The cole slaw is tasty along with the beans which is a first for me. Quality continues with excellent fried okra....Oh Lord, I'm reverting to my Hill Country upbringing. Favorites for me start with the Wednesday special. A brisket and sausage sandwich with two sides for $8. Tender brisket with your choice of regular or jalapeno sausage with drink included; total bargain. Another winner would be the ultra tender chicken. The rub is subtle yet amazing paired with the house made BBQ sauce. Add in the jalapeno option with me slicing and coating the bird with spicy pickling juice. Dang, I heart chicken with skin. In retrospect, I'm sure BBQ joints in Texas could rival Tex-Mex restaurants in actual numbers. The good ones don't last; but I'm quite sure Railroad has a great future in the Dripping Springs dining scene. You should have some banana pudding just to make sure your completely satisfied.....STATIC....GARBLED....Ok, I'm gonna have to shut down country James. Back to the eternal search for the best molecular gastronomy spin on fava bean pearls. read more

Driving thru on my way to Houston and decided to drop in. I read the reviews first and decided to come in and make my own. Had the plate 2 meats brisket and turkey. Sides mac n cheese and potato salad. Meats were good. No sauce needed it stands alone. Generous portions too. Make and cheese pretty solid. Potato salad had relish, which I'm not really a fan of, but this one was pretty good. So as far as that , I was very pleased with my meal and had leftovers. My husband had same meats but beans and potatoe salad. He enjoyed his meal, two thumbs up! We'll be coming back. Plates were $14 each plus our drinks. Glad to see they haven't raised the prices too much in this economy. I recommend this place. read more

Railroad BBQ - a plate of meat, beans, and mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

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Great bbq - we had pork ribs and brisket. Took to go and was excellent- would come again

We had need to schedule catering for 75 people with two days notice, (funeral) and Railroad BBQ came through with flying colors! Everyone enjoyed the food, and we, as hosts, appreciated the ease of working with you. Thank you! read more

Staff was polite. Place was empty on Saturday afternoon - should have been a sign. Ordered our food to dine in. Saw a rodent. Canceled our order and left. Cannot comment on the food, didn't see it or taste it. I know they are not the only restaurant with occasional rodent, but the lack of surprise when we mentioned it and the fact that the manager did not come out promptly were disconcerting read more

On 12/19/2019 I stopped here and ordered a pound of pork ribs, a loaded baked potato, and a Shiner Bock. Let's talk first about the the things that they do right here. The pace was clean. The staff was friendly. The service was quick. The beer was really cold. Now for the bad part. The pork ribs were extremely tough, as if they had simply been placed in the oven for 40 minutes. Bar-b-que is slow-smoked for several hours (at least three) in order to give it a tender texture. Whoever cooked these ribs either had no idea how to cook bar-b-que, or just didn't care. Either way, these ribs were total fail. The baked potato was likewise undercooked. Residents of central Texas have no shortage of choices when it comes to really good bar-b-que. This place should be avoided. read more

This place was good!! Great service and food was excellent! If you are in the area, make an effort to stop for lunch! It's worth it!

The service was very good. We came in and the food came quickly. I got a brisket sandwich and it had very good flavor. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

BBQ is everywhere in Texas. Railroad BBQ is a staple in the Hill Country. Has everything you would want barbecue with all the side fixings. Inside dining is not beautiful, but you're there for the food. read more

This place made for a fun stop one Saturday while we were out and about. We sat in a booth and enjoyed the country atmosphere the place has. The emoloyees we not unfriendly but they weren't overly friendly either. The food was pretty good, about average for bbq, it made a nice little meal. read more

First time here and last, unfortunately. We love BBQ and took our family of four here on a Sunday afternoon. They were out of almost everything.... Chicken strips, onion rings, kid's meals were very limited, out of a lot of sides. The place was almost empty too. Bread was stale. BBQ sauce was good. High chairs were disgusting... dried on food and nastiness. Looked like they hadn't cleaned the tables or chairs well in months... maybe longer. Overall, not a good visit. Needs a lot of work: staff friendliness was nonexistent, limited food items, stale bread, and dirty restaurant. 2 stars because convenient location and food ready quickly. read more

I have ordered BBQ recently for two separate large office staff luncheons( 25 people) Brisket, Sausage, Turkey, Green beans, Potato salad & Banana pudding This is the staffs favorite lunch and everyone comments on how good the food tastes. Really appreciate being able to get BBQ local in Dripping Springs. read more

Really 4.5. Brisket was great flavor and tender. Turkey was also good. Mac and cheese was really good and potato salad was okay. Good sized servings. read more

Sure wish we'd read the Yelp reviews before coming here. Google rates it 4 stars. While the staff were friendly, the food was just terrible. We ordered ribs and moist brisket. The ribs were tough and cold and the brisket was dry. The saving grace of the whole meal was the bbq sauce which made the food edible. We won't be back. read more

Ordered ahead again for a family gathering. Everything was ready, fresh and hot at pickup time. The meats were cooked perfectly, and they stand on their own without any need for sauce, but try the sauce anyway because it's delicious! The sides are fantastic as well. I order more and more potato salad each time, and we always run out. I stop by there sometimes on the way home just to get an order of potato salad. Their green beans and Cole slaw are excellent as well. read more

Food is pretty good with a wide selection of bbq and a few more things. I think the food is generally better at Railroad than the newer bbq place down the road, but the other place is a bit nicer inside. I have eaten at both many times. read more