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    Rudy's

    3.2 (355 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Delores L.

    After a two fitness class, my friend and I were super hungry. So, we stopped at Rudy's as we exited San Antonio, TX. It is important to note that there are country stores and franchise stores at Rudy's. This is one of the original corporate stores. Also, pricing can be different at corporate v franchise stores. My friend ordered the special 2 chopped beef sandwiches for $8.99 and Cole slaw. She ate both sandwiches and loved them. I ordered 1/4 turkey and small pinto beans (healthy) and peach cobbler (totally unhealthy). I had been working out for 2 hour, so I earned it (at least that was crazy logic justification). All aspects of the meal was delicious. I believe the food quality at the corporate stores is a bit better than the franchised locations. Rudy's has both indoor and outdoor seating. The decor is typical country BBQ fare with country artifacts. With happy tummies we got back on the road and headed to Austin, TX.

    Half chicken meal
    Frankie M.

    It has been awhile since been on this location. The ordering is simple and fast. The menu overhead is big and easy to read. The half chicken was very good and tender. Didn't think I could eat half a chicken but today, I proved myself wrong. Very soft and delicious. Place is big inside and have numerous tables with chair to accommodate any small to large size. The cashier was very friendly and knowledgeable. She assisted me in getting what I wanted while getting the best for my bucks!

    Smoked moist brisket?
    Ralph V.

    Wow, what happened to Rudys?? Ordered 2lbs of moist brisket, very dissatisfied. No smoke flavor at all, no bark, doesn't even taste like BBQ. Taste like its oven baked. Maybe its just this location, ordered here before about a year ago and was hoping it had gotten better, NOPE. Ive been a fan of their BBQ in the past from other locations but this location is just not worth going back to

    Banana Pudding
    Sheryl L.

    The bbq chicken lunch special (half chicken, side, and large tea) was great. The chicken was juicy and flavorful even without bbq sauce. The chicken leg and wing were a little small. Love the creamed corn! The banana pudding, sliced bananas in a thin vanilla pudding topped with a huge mound of whipped cream, was a sweet ending to a relaxing lunch. Team members were very kind and helpful.

    Rudy's honors veterans
    Paul D.

    Another stop to gather food to take with us to my parents. The staff was again excellent. They had all we needed like brisket, chicken, port ribs and jalapeño sausage including sides. I even chatted to a very nice customer who was a veteran. He was a regular and suggested the peach cobbler so I decided to try it. The whole meat selection was very delicious and my parents enjoyed it even the peach cobbler.

    Brisket sandwich
    Hanaa K.

    This is the first time I've been to any Rudy's and it was dead. No cars in the lot... very quiet for 12 noon. Anyhow, the ordering process took a long time. Everything is cut to order and there's only one person cutting for everyone. I got the Mac and cheese and it was very... different. Very al dente and not really cheesy. I wasn't a fan but oh well. The brisket was excellent as always. First responder and military eat free!

    Jgs J.

    The food is terrible. The ribs were so dry and hard. It was like they put baby back ribs on the grill and fast cooked them so the meat was not thoroughly cooked. It was an expensive lunch at $70 for two people to be thrown in the garbage.

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