I was on a business trip visiting San Antonio, from Florida, and I got to pick the type of food for lunch, so of course I had to say "I'd like to try something that is Texas", so off we went to Rudy's. Once there, it was love at first site. A nice, casual atmosphere, everyone working so attentively, and moving a rather long line fast. I didn't want to get stuffed and get sleepy, so I just ordered a 1/4 pound brisket and two sides. The meat was cooked perfectly, so tender and tasty! For the side, I just went with traditional pinto beans and Cole slaw. The sides were fresh and tasty too. The beans were not undercooked, and the sauce was added a nice touch, but the meat so good it didn't really need sauce. I used some anyway because it was so good. My only regret is that I wish I ordered more because when I finished, I wanted more. I hope to be back again soon and next, I'm going to try much more. This is definitely a repeat. read more

Rudy's - 1/4 pound brisket, beans, and Cole slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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10/10 the worst BBQ in Texas. The moment you drive up, you can smell the wood burning and the BBQ cooking. The line is deceiving so don't get discouraged if you see your wrapping out the door! It moves pretty quick and it's well worth the wait. Chopped with potato salad is my go to and the combination is My husband always gets brisket and a slice of the sausage - not my preference, but he said it's one of the best he's had in San Antonio. They have some picnic benches outside as well as indoor seating. Drink options and desserts available, free bread comes along with your order, as well. read more

Only come here if you have more than an hour for lunch during lunch hour. The staff was really slow and what was worse than that was My food was lukewarm. I don't understand why this location is so slow but yeah when I go to other Rudy's locations, they are really fast.You can sit outside on a nice day or inside. I got some sort of lunch special that had a can Coke but when I went to go grab the Coke, they only had three options available, and there was a lady that I asked to see if that has something in the bag and almost kind of gave me attitude, but then she caught herself. read more

Rudy's - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It's been awhile since I've eaten here. We used to come here all the time but the last time I was here, it seems like the quality of food fell off. I specifically asked for lean cut of brisket and half of the 1 lb order I got is nothing but fat. I'm pretty sure my wife got sick because of the brisket being too fatty. The only reason I gave this a 2 star because the corn is what keeping this place open. I also ordered a pint of Mac and Cheese for the first time and it wasn't cheap. $9 and they chose to use huge rigatoni pasta which filled the container with only about 20-30 pasta. Really poor selection and a rip-off. I wish I took some pictures to show but I was too upset about this experience. I paid about $110 in total and it wasn't worth it. read more

I don't leave reviews, but today the brisket was horrible. Ordered the 1/2 brisket and 1/2 chicken. Paid $83 for our dinner tonight and got brisket that was chewy and all fat. The beans was the only food with the pickles I ate. My kids said the chicken was good. I did not try the chicken because I was so upset with the brisket. It was so bad, I did not want to talk to the staff. I got up and left. I have never been so disappointed with bbq. And don't get me started with ordering the food. It was so unorganized. I will never go back. read more

I'm going to be as nice as possible because I have fond memories here. 10/15 years ago this was the place. I remember ordering catering, bringing family. This place no longer resembles anywhere near what we remembered. Let's get to it. We kept it simple. Brisket, turkey, jalapeño sausage, cream corn, and beans. The only thing we agreed on was the turkey and bbq sauce are still as good as we remember. The brisket was tough, dry and under seasoned. The beans were under seasoned, and the cream corn was just ok. The jalapeño sausage was just ok as well. Nothing great. I remember it used to always be crowded. There wasn't very many people there. I'm so perplexed as to why it is so different. I don't know if it has anything to do with the pit masters? I'm not going to go as far as to say should have gone to bill millers across the street...but was pretty darn close. Also a little expensive. Again bbq, great bbq you don't mind paying. This was not it. I honestly felt sad when we left. It tarnished all the fond memories. I can't recommend it anymore. With so many great options in town now...look elsewhere. read more

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Service is great and staff are very fast at getting your order. Most of the seating is outdoor and bench style seating. Thankfully, it was not as hot. The bbq we had was all very juicy and had a nice Smokey flavor. The meat was a bit bland but they had season and sauce on the tables. I wish they had a spicy hot sauce and maybe my sandwich would have been better. The banana pudding and Oreo was good but sadly, the banana bread was very dry and sold only by the entire loaf. Overall, a nice dining experience and I would recommend giving it a try. read more

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Went today 05/22 around 130ish during lunch hour, very rude customer service , especially the workers cutting the meat and the male cashier . Asked for the meat a certain way and lady yelled out it comes like that already , when I got my food the meat was exactly how I told them I did not want it . Do not recommend coming during lunch hour . read more

This Rudy's seems a little outdated compared to the other ones in regard to the spacing when ordering your food and the menu options. The line was crowded and it was hot outside. Overall, the service was good and everybody seemed happy to be there. They were all helpful and kind. I specifically wanted the cream corn, but was left with disappointment. When I arrived, they stated that they didn't have any which was fine because I was okay with waiting for it however when I got home I quickly learned that the cream corn was not of good quality. The cream was very watery and you could tell that the corn was not cooked in the cream long enough -- you can't rush greatness! Although I ordered moist brisket, mine was a little on the dry side as well. The chicken and turkey were good though and well seasoned. So was the potato salad & jalapeño sausage. read more

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Great chopped sandwich combo with chips and Pepsi for $10.99 lunch special. The meat was tender and not overly seasoned and delight to eat. However, I Wish they had coke products instead of Pepsi or at least Duet Pepsi as an option. read more

I had a great brisket sandwich with cream corn and a grape soda. Everything was great. The place was clean. The bathrooms were clean even though they're under renovation. They were still clean and I appreciate everything Rudy does for the veterans anybody that was a veteran can get 10% discount when they come into Rudy'sit's valid at Leon Springs Westover, Hills, Selma, and Tacoma. And if you're a Vietnam vet, they'll give you a free meal.! You can't beat that with a stick read more

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The food is absolutely delicious! We sincerely enjoyed everything we ate. Although I will say I think we ordered too much food for just 2 of us. Giggles. The setup of this restaurant is very unique but it works. The staff is so friendly. We ordered pint size sides, they said it was good for 2-3 people. And although I think that's correct, I think we could have done fine with the smaller size. The 2 of us ate the cream corn and Mac & Cheese sides but with the amount of meat that we ordered that was too much. They have sides like jalapeños, onions, pickles, etc inside for your enjoyment as well. Don't let the fact that Rudy's is connected to a gas station deter you from making this restaurant a choice. It was hands down a great experience... the food, the service, the atmosphere, the staff. All of it. I can honestly say next time we come to San Antonio we will be back! read more

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The manager wants to argue with me about serving size. When they've filled my Togo cups to the brim every time I order. Talking bout then we're over serving and aren't consistent. Then the lil girl that rang me up didn't ask if I wanted a drink so when I asked her to add a tea the phuck u and die look on her face said it all. Sorry u didn't do your job and I had to do it. One of if not the worst rudys experiences I've ever had.y uncle ruben Salinas would be shocked at how I was treated. I may not return to this location and go where my patronage is appreciated. Shame on you rudys read more

Their BBQ sauce is yummy in my tummy. Pudding was ok but the corn and meats are a must. We ate outside and were able to see the sea world fireworks from there. Lots of space and sitting for so many with our big party that came in. The inside was chilly so pretty much why we chose to sit out. Parking is in the back and the side. Entering in to sit is in the front and back. There was a different area to order but I didn't get to see where because family went and brought the food out. Definitely a place to take the whole family read more

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They we def not set up for new years eve. Even though we placed iur order online hours before. If you were so backed up why allow the payment to go through and why tell us to be there at a certain time. Very unprofessional and lack of preparation. Manager left people in line for hours with nobody at the register. read more

We've been eating at this particular Rudy's for many years... and it's been hit or miss on the quality of the brisket (super dry) but for the past few visits, brisket and ribs haven't been available at all on a Tuesday and a Wednesday... at 7:00p. We settled for a link of sausage and corn. What the heck is happening to the supply and demand..? read more

Food was good. No complaint. The service inside the 151 location today Aug 13 1:30pm super sucks. No help. Tables dirty. Workers talking instead of cleaning tables. My wife asked for a towel and they pointed to them. A lady went to grab it. And hands it to my wife and continues to talk to fellow employees. Every table was dirty. The very worst!! read more

5 Stars - A Texas BBQ Legend That Never Disappoints I've been coming to Rudy's Country BBQ for years, and it remains my absolute favorite--hands down. What keeps me coming back time and time again is their unwavering attention to detail. You can taste the craftsmanship in every bite--the precision of the meat cuts, the skill of the pitmasters, and the perfect smoke that only comes from people who truly know and respect BBQ. The quality of the food is consistently top-notch. From the brisket to the ribs to the turkey, everything is juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Their signature sauces? I keep extra in my pantry at home--they're that good. And the drinks hit the spot every time. What really sets Rudy's apart, though, is the vibe. It's laid-back and welcoming, with that classic Texas hospitality that makes you feel like family. No pretense, just great food, good people, and a comfortable, down-home dining experience. Whether you're a longtime regular or just passing through, Rudy's will treat you right. If you're looking for real Texas BBQ done the right way--this is the place. I won't go anywhere else. read more

So disappointed it's Easter 2026. I ordered more than 300.00 worth of food plus tips on for separate orders. First rain was already a factor and live far. Am disabled and I was alone. Another customer helped me. Not employees. They offered me a box. I added another order while I was there. Tipped four times. Four orders. lot of food tried to check everything. Had my online receipts. Got all the way home. One Quart of potato salad was missing and one quart of cobbler was also missing. Tried to call. Got like dispatcher who transferred me to store. I had to leave message. My fault for thinking we all had it covered. Two container carriers. Should have been three. 10 quarts of sides four in each one. I was missing one side and one dessert. BTW. Thank you to the customer who helped me load my car. I appreciate the help. Cause Rudys was no help there.​ read more

While staying at the Hyatt for a conference, checked Yelp! for guidance on decent Q in the area. Luckily this place came up within walking distance from the resort (had to escape at least once!). Rudy's is iconic in the SA area, great story behind the brand. Walked in, greeted with a smile as we perused the menu. No combo plates here, everything ordered ala carte, which is fine by me. Ordered half pound of the brisket, half pound of the ribs and half a jalapeno sausage link. Wife had the beans, but I had to try the cream corn. Plenty of picnic table seating outside under a covered patio. Brought our order out and tucked in. Brisket was moist, tender and full of smoky flavor. Ribs were small but very tender and smoky. Link had a little kick, juicy and delicious. Not a big cream anything fan, but this may make you a believer...that good. Overall, a great meal, great service and a good value. Ignore the sign, they're one of the best! read more

Rudy's - Hey, it's a family place...nothing fancy, just good eats! - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We have been coming here for years The food is consistently very good However on this past Monday it was not the case..We ordered $70 worth of moist brisket to go(we almost always dine in)..When we got home all the brisket was overcooked and tough as cardboard..Hoping this was an isolated incident and wont sour our future visits.. read more

Some pretty good authentic barbecue. I had a very rare craving for barbecue the other day and stopped by Rudy's for the first time in eons. The place was extremely relaxed with a small-town country store vibe, complete with a small merch section at the front of the business, and had both indoor and outdoor seating with large tables set up in a cafeteria style with plastic checkered table cloths and fold out chairs for seating. If you are allergic to burning cedar like I am, I highly recommend sitting outside to mitigate the reaction. I think they were burning a mix of wood and not just cedar alone as I dealt with some watery eyes and mild discomfort for the short while I was there, but I wanted to mention this upfront as it did affect me. The back half of the indoor seating area smelled like a brisket smoker and was so strong that I ended up having to immediately throw my clothes into the wash and shower when I got home as the smell clung to the fabric and my hair. With all that said, the food was pretty good. You order outside right in front of a smoker and pay by the sides, desserts, and weight of your protein. The smallest protein serving size is half a pound and comes on parchment paper, while the sides come in styrofoam cups or concession stand paper food trays. It's a little messy, but you should be able to contain everything to the large serving tray they stack everything on. Be advised that if you order a fountain drink, it costs a little more as they're reusable plastic cups you can take home. We ordered a half pound of Brisket, half pound of Chicken, Mac-n-Cheese, Beans, and complimentary ButterKrust Bread. The Chicken was a little too on the fattier side for me but practically fell off the bone. The leaner parts were pretty good but the amount of bones in the meat made it difficult to eat. The Brisket had a good seasoning and was the preferred of our two proteins. It wasn't all that fatty, a little dry, thus benefitted from their bbq sauce, but really good nonetheless. The Beans were solid at best by themselves, but went exceptionally well with the Brisket and ButterKrust Bread. Last but not least, the Mac-n-Cheese was phenomenal and we wish we'd gotten a bigger side of it. We would return to Rudy's purely for their Mac-n-Cheese. I'm not one to normally go crazy over or really get excited at the existence of mac and cheese on a menu but Rudy's Mac-n-Cheese is worth getting excited for. We were a little confused at first to see that they used a thicker penne noodle in lieu of a 'traditional' elbow pasta, but the creamy Alfredo sauce and cheese sauce had us fighting for the last bite it was so delicious. From prior experience, I can say this place is good for family gatherings as the space is massive and the price is good for large quantities of food. If you have bad cedar allergies, let others order for you and sit outside. Maybe consider taking an allergy medication. Rudy's is good barbecue, more authentic than most places, and gets a solid 4 star from us. read more

Rudy's - Half Chicken, Half Brisket, Rudy's Beans, and Mac-n-Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I used to travel a lot and finding gems like this spot was always a thrill. Food and hospitality were awesome. We'll be back! if you're not sure what to get, the brisket Mac and cheese was . read more

I've had better bbq there. My husband is a first responder showed his vid they did not give our discount. The bbq was just ok

This place sucks. A serving of beans is like half a cup for 3.55. Potato salad half cup 3.55. Come'on man that's some bullshit. The "country store"? It's more like just a shelf with candy and what chips they have left. read more

I was recommended Rudy's by a friend and it did not disappoint! I got the jalapeño sausage, brisket, and ribs with baked beans and potato salad! It was delicious!! The only reason I'm giving it a 4 was because it was a bit pricey! read more

Food was amazing the service was great I will definitely come back to Rudy's again my family and I

Really disappointed with Rudy's this time around... I've been to Rudy's a dozen plus times when visiting San Antonio, and it's always been good/reasonably priced BBQ. Boy, has it gone downhill since the last time I visited in 2019 (maybe, they're like every other restaurant that can't find good help since the free COVID give-a-way?). To start, we went on a Monday night and there were 7 people in line... We waited nearly 25 minutes to get our food - It was a complete charade and a clinic on restaurant mismanagement. There were 6 employees working (one taking orders and 5 cutters, servers, etc.), and all were moving as quickly as Brandon going up the stairs of Air Force One... Not to mention there were employees cutting meats and eating in the food line in front of customers (major health department violation). As for the service itself, it was okay, but not great... The lady at the counter was pleasant, but rather disinterested. Onto the food... Simply not good. The BBQ was average at best (the meats were overly smoked, dried out, and seemingly not fresh). The sides were equally as disappointing, as they were ridiculously salty to the point of nearly being not edible. The best of the food was the smoked chicken... Not bad, but certainly nothing to write home about. I have a sneaky suspicion that the food (to include the meats) are smoked/prepared off-site and shipped to the Rudy's locations, as the meats were dry and the sides were dished out of plastic-like tubs. Maybe I'm wrong, but I grew up working in restaurants and can tell when food is made ahead of time and not fresh... But I digress. We ended up spending $70+ (for 2 people), which is absolutely outrageous for the portion size and quality of food... Clearly times have changed over the years at Rudy's. Lastly, and probably the most alarming issue were all the rat traps placed along the outside of the building... Not only gross, but a huge health concern. I certainly hope management makes necessary changes to customer service and instills some necessary quality control and leadership, as Rudy's is in dire need of an immediate/major overhaul. read more

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Visiting from Pennsylvania and Rudy's hit the spot. Everything we ordered was great. I Will definitely eat here again next time I am in Texas. read more

Visited Rudy'd BBQ on Sunday evening (1/18/26). Went up to order, 20 min wait on cream corn, 20 min wait on Brisket. (really?) Finally, they had brisket. Once I got my order we went to get our utensils from the machine...no utensils?? We went into the indoor eating area and our table tops were dirty, we had to clean them ourselves. I don't mind spending $45 for some BBQ but it sure seems like this place is poorly managed in the evenings. read more

Came here for dinner take out to enjoy with family members (5 of us altogether). A bit difficult to find the front door; accidentally went through the gas station inside market- where all of the seating is. But again, no clear marking as to where to go to order your selections. Once we found it, you go in cafeteria style to order what you want. As you tell them how many pounds of whatever meat, they cut to order and wrap it in lined butcher paper. They give you many slices of bread and little cups of bbq sauce to go with your order that you can either take out or go back into the market store where the main eating tables are or the outside seating area. All service personnel were polite and patient and treated guests with respect. We order 2 sausage links (those you order by the piece), a pound of brisket and 2 pounds of ribs. They weighed everything and made sure we knew the exact weight, as the slicer approximates. If you don't want the overage or change your mind on how much you want, they don't make you feel guilty about not taking it all. The brisket was so juicy and tender; we loved it. The sausage was a good medium texture and flavorful. The ribs were flavorful but they were not fall off the bone and we felt slightly under cooked. We will be placing an order to go for the brisket tomorrow and taking it on a trip with us. read more

Finally a local BBQ place in San Antonio for us to experience. We ordered brisket, sausage and baby back ribs but the Ribs took a few more minutes. It was ready when we were almost done eating so we said next time. Service was quick. The ambiance is great. It's like having a backyard picnic indoors. A lot of people eat it like sandwiches so they give a lot of sliced white bread. The sides we got were creamed corn, coleslaw and potato salad. They were all scrumptious. We also got some sweet tea. Would eat here again in a heartbeat. read more

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The food was warm and the service was horrible. The two people cutting the meat had absolutely no urgency and were rude. The hispanic lady cutting was talking more than cutting and seemed annoyed when an order was put in. Highly recommend putting motivated people to work during lunch time. Those before me and after all noticed. read more

I was really disappointed today 12/21 I arrived to around 11:30am to find out they did not have cream corn so I decided to not eat so we sat in the truck and decided to pick a different place but I said no I'm going to just settle for the brisket and turkey on to find out they did not have brisket or mac and cheese so I can say I was disappointed today by Rudy's read more

Great place to take the fam for a casual picnic BBQ! Can't miss this place, the Rudy's sign can be spotted from a distance and is sarcastically noted the worst BBQ lol Don't let that sign fool you, the BBQ is pretty good. We parked out in the back and entered two large air conditioned rooms filled with dining picnic tables. Seating is plentiful and apparently this is the country store as well, selling various bottled beverages and their homemade rubs and sauces. At the front of the store as you leave, on the right side, you'll find the line to order. Line can be long, but moves steadily. Meats are ordered by the 1/2 lb and sides by container size. While waiting in line, hubby and I were given a tasting spoon of creamed corn. Yummy, but unfortunately I'm sensitive to dairy. All the employees were friendly. Meats were served on parchment paper and sides in paper containers. All meats were cooked to perfection. 1/2lb Baby back ribs- tasty, meaty, no fat 1/2 chicken- could use a little more seasoning, but went great with the table side BBQ sauce. 1/2lb chopped brisket, pork, chicken- hubby enjoyed this on the white bread with pickles. The chopped is mixed with BBQ sauce. Not my fave, but good Baked beans- a little bland and runny Potato salad- good All the white bread you can eat! Can make a ton of sandwiches for sure : D Complimentary pickles and onions Table side BBQ sauce - tangy, good flavor. My fave - the Baby back ribs! All in all great experience, reasonable prices, good BBQ. read more

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I went in for lunch with friends. The establemente is clean and spacious. Ordering is by the pound, with a good variety of meats, sides and desserts, Ordering is cafeteria style. The staff is friendly and fairly efficient. We went with brisket, ribs sausage, coleslaw, cream corn and peach cobbler. The brisket was good moist and smokey. The sausage was better than I expected. I was tempted by the prime rib. The ribs were good, we did order too little; order wisely haha. The coleslaw was good counterpoint to the meat. I believe we were to be served pickles, which ended up MIA. You do get sliced bread. read more

Use to love this place, but idk what happened.. Brisket was so dry and chewy Sausage had no texture, it was like eating the cheapest brand sausage from Heb with no flavor. Cream corn still amazing, bbq amazing (but not good enough to fix the issues with the meat.) read more

Rudy's, BBQ side, IMO is a spot for tourists or folks that want an alternative to Bill Miller's but pay more. I've eaten Rudy's inside the store and to-go, with the overall experience being nearly identical. Here the side items are the shining stars, compared to the meats. Brisket is always dry, but oddly not tough and the turkey is warm deli counter slices. Sausage is solid though and I'd stick to that. The side items are great, with cream corn and potato salad being awesome. I'd actually pick these up to take to a BBQ. On my most recent visit, we got a the 15-person order, which was room temp and the lady working the register (store side) was not just rude but hostile for some odd reason....to the point of almost being confrontational. I wanted to change (1) of the gallons of sweet teas to a unsweet and was barked at to sign for the order being that could happen. Okay, it's not like I was going to steal the tea or try to get one over on Rudy's since the order was paid for previously and confirmed in-store. There's a Bill Miller right across the street and I guarantee the money you'll save will compensate any shortcoming there might be versus going to Rudy's. read more

They were out of pork ribs without our knowledge & replaced them with baby back ribs, free of charge. Also, received a pint of peach cobbler for inconvenience. Super sweet! Ribs of course taste delicious, as always. read more

UPDATE: A representative from Rudy's reached out to me and did a great job to rectify the situation. Thanks! As usual, our food was great. However we were disappointed in one aspect of the meal. We specifically wanted to try one of the smoked potatoes. We stood in a long line, and finally we were able to order. At this point we were told that there would be a 20 minute wait for the potatoes. If we had known the potatoes were not available when we first got in line, we would have made other plans. I would recommend that management be upfront and transparent if something is unavailable so their customers can make an informed choice. read more