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    Rudy's

    3.7 (931 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    RUDY'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Orlando F.

    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.

    The turkey was great
    Ivan J.

    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.

    Cream corn
    Linda T.

    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.

    CREAM CORN
    Kalia A.

    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.

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    Bill W.

    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

    Brisket over baked potato
    Shawna S.

    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!

    Evelyn M.

    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

    Half Chicken, Half Brisket, Rudy's Beans, and Mac-n-Cheese
    Nayra B.

    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.

    Hey, it's a family place...nothing fancy, just good eats!

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    Bill, thanks for your service! we sure appreciate you!!

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    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

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    Nayra, thanks we are glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

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

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    Sabrina, thanks we are glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

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    We arrived in San Antonio after an 11+ hour road trip from New Orleans. By 7 pm hubs wanted dinner…read moreas soon as we checked into our hotel. Checked Yelp for dinner suggestions so Doc drove us to the paid lot next to where all the Cinderella lit up carriages drawn by horses were lined up. It seemed the boats going up and down the River portion of the Walk were busier. While we were walking I had my eyes open for a table with a view. We stopped at Four Brothers. The receptionist went over suggestions on the menu on her outdoor podium. Cornbread in the shape of Texas, shareable items like Dino ribs for $82, plus Pork Shank and ice tea completed our order. Everyone was very friendly. We had an exceptional view and we had more than enough food that we had to ask for take out boxes. My favorite was the Mac & cheese though I'm usually not a fan. This dish used cork screw shaped pasta and it was moist and not stuck together. I had to share a photo of it with Sweetie who is in Tokyo right now. Doc liked the pimento for the cornbread. As it was almost 9 pm we decided to pass on the boat ride but just walk on the other side with shops and more eateries. We're back on the road again tomorrow to Arizona.

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