This bbq place hits different!! These guys have such an incredible outdoor vibe , how I wish we got…read morein during the live music in the evening. We heard just the practice sessions and those itself were so good! The view from there is so beautiful! Food and service were amazing ! We got the grand master , the street corn and coleslaw side were one of a kind ! Yum! Will def be back next time we visit the safari place !

Small bbq spot with plenty of parking. Only a few tables inside but there is outdoor seating as…read morewell. We got the three meat plate with sausage, ribs and brisket, all were really good as were the side dishes. Staff were very friendly, look forward to eating here again!

Thank you Rudy's for your service. I booked catering with…read moreRudy's and the two staff were amazing who helped me place the order for the catering. Very helpful and amazing customer service. On the day of my daughter grad party the delivery and set up was amazing. The two staff came and were very professional and I tell you, Rudy's came through from food to serving utensils with everything. Now the food was delicious. My family out of state and here locally in Texas commented the food was soooo delicious. I will definitely book with Killeen Rudy's bbq. Thank you Mrs. Ale

First time we had a loaded brisket baked potato it was delicious Last week blah! I think it was a…read moreleftover potato because it was so dry even with brisket, butter, sour cream and cheese on it. I hate spending so much money on bad food We bought 2 and both were the same DRY. Picture was first visit it was good. Sunday's visit bad.

Got there right before they opened and the OPEN sign was turned off. Noone seemed to be there, and…read moreit looked a little sketchy from the outside, so I was not feeling invited in. I left.

Do not recommend! I was traveling to the area so I decided to try it and I was very disappointed…read more Good BBQ doesn't need a tone of sauce well this was smothered. I love sauce so the fact that I was disappointed by the amount of sauce is a statement. The staff wasn't very helpful when we asked for recommendations she said it was all good - false it was not. Unless you are into BBQ made in the over and cooked in liquid smoke to give the food the illusion it was smoked. If that was truly smoked they need a new smoker. The place inside really isn't meant to eat inside but as the name suggests pull up and eat plenty of parking to do that. Sides were subpar I wouldn't go back. Only thing we liked was the cornbread. We didn't finish it and we didn't save the left overs.

1st timer. Ribs, Sausage, beans, coleslaw bread....its bread…read more fr, food was good y'all. Beans and ribs were Dayum good. Will be coming back FO SHO'! Service was excellent. Staff was friendly and fast. They had my order ready within 5 minutes. Reastaurant was clean and had lots of tables for dine in. Definitely recommend this place!

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Petty's Barbecue…read more I placed an order and was treated very disrespectfully by an employee at the window. The employee called me an inappropriate name and threw my food toward my vehicle, causing it to fall on the ground. I went inside to address the situation and try to understand what happened, but instead of receiving an apology or having the issue handled professionally, the situation was dismissed. I contacted management hoping they would take the complaint seriously, but I felt my concerns were ignored and the employee's behavior was defended. The situation escalated to the point where the police were contacted, even though I never threatened anyone or acted aggressively. A customer should never be treated this way, regardless of the circumstances. I expected basic respect and professionalism, but unfortunately that was not my experience. I will not be returning and hope management takes this feedback seriously.

Great barbecue! The pork ribs had just enough delicious thin crispy crust and the meat fell right…read moreoff the bone. Brisket was delicious, with the exact 1/4 inch pink bark that marks an excellent brisket. Potato salad was smooth, velvety, and creamy, absolutely fantastic. The bread was fresh and soft. Beans were good and thick, but a little too much cumin for my taste. Husband didn't taste the cumin at all and really enjoyed it. So, it might just be my palate. Sausage was great. All the flavors blended well and the food was fresh. This food truck is a hidden gem! Thank you, Steven and Kristen! Can't wait to return!

The Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list has been a guide and light for me through these past couple of…read moremonths as I have tried so many excellent BBQ joints all over Texas. A joint that has been close to me but regularly out of reach was Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue. The Harker Heights-based food truck routinely sets up shop outside a dentist's office on Wednesdays and Thursdays for lunch and does a few pop-ups on the weekend as well. Thanks to having to work through the week, the stars have not aligned for me to try Rossler's until today. Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue set up shop outside the recently opened Porch Light Bar in Salado for the Christmas Stroll off Main Street both Friday and Saturday, and I wasn't gonna miss my chance. I invited my cousin's fiancé to join me, and we made the trek up I-35 to get here. All in the name of stamps and barbecue. For me, this is stamp 20. That is two fifths of the way there. The food truck opened right after 12:30, and I had to order a little bit of everything. For a reasonable 46 dollars, I was able to order a FOUR meat plate with two sides. That is two meals right there. Lunch and dinner. I will share my thoughts on everything I had below: Brisket: A quarter pound slab of dreams. It was really well rounded and the flavors were delightful. I thought the brisket was really savory. Pork Ribs: The bark on those suckers was phenomenal. There is something special in that seasoning that really makes it stand out. Jalapeño and Cheese Sausage: I have tried quite a few sausage variations through my journey, but I think this might be the best straight Jalapeño and Cheese sausage I have had. Most I have had is too cheesy and lacks the jalapeño kick or is just jalapeño with no cheese. I have had a few that feel like the cheese was melted and cooled off, making it stay solid. Here, the cheese melts in your mouth with the rest of the sausage. I was thoroughly impressed. Raspberry Pork Belly Burnt Ends: I do not normally get another meat after the trinity, but a raspberry glaze talks to me. A good burnt end is tender and flavorful, and the best ones I have are sweet as well. The raspberry glaze here really tells that story. I might sound like a broken record, but again, I was thoroughly impressed. Elote Pasta Salad: The best of both worlds. This side combines the fantastic flavors of elote with the noodles in a pasta salad, almost making a faux mac and cheese with corn. It is very sweet and flavorful. Dirty Rice: I love Cajun food, and this dirty rice recommended by the staff really hits those seasoning notes. I could eat something like this with every meal. Spiced Banana Pudding: Sometimes you have to throw in a dessert, and a gingerbread-like Nilla Wafer in banana pudding is next level stuff. It is an upgraded take on a Texas BBQ classic. I also got to try a bite of the Borracho Beans and their mac and cheese. Both were excellent, and I think cohesively, Rossler's has some of the best sides in the game right now. After getting my food, I got to chat with pitmaster Steven Rossler and learn his story from his time in the military. That is where the Blue Cord in their name comes from. I also learned what got him into barbecue. He has created something special here, and I will always celebrate somebody who has roots in West Texas. Both Steven and Kristen Rossler have cracked the code in Texas barbecue, and this is a must try location on the list. Their specialty hours can always be found at the start of each week on social media, and I highly recommend making a trip out to wherever they are stationed to give this a shot because it is worth it. To Rossler's Blue Cord, I salute you. RIYL: Barbecue worth the journey, but sides that make you plan the next trip.

If you're in Killeen, you have GOT to go to the Firehouse Ranch. We were looking for a BBQ joint…read moreand wound up giving them a call. After speaking to the owner I knew we had to try them out. It's a Food-truck style business owned by Les and Miss Paula. Both wonderful people and it is so very evident that they love what they do. Everything that we tried was screaming with down-home, made-from-scratch love!! Pork Ribs-Outstanding / Brisket-Outstanding / Pulled Pork-Outstanding!! I tried and loved their Collard Greens, their Ranch Beans and their Cornbread. They are open at the location that we went to on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I live in IL, but I'll be back to eat Les's smoked up specialties and Miss Paula's homestyle fixins. Top notch customer service!!

You know the saying, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression", this was so true…read morewhen I visited Firehouse Ranch BBQ. They were very friendly. Today was a day to myself and I figured I'd finally try their food. Oh My Goodness!!!! This food is amazing. I ordered the pork ribs, coleslaw and greens. The meat was falling off the bone. The greens didn't need any tweaking. Normally when I get greens I have to add vinegar to them. Their greens were perfect. The coleslaw was very creamy. You've got to give their food a try. Awesome first impression Firehouse Ranch BBQ!

Where are they located now we ordered today and the location isn't right are there any leads to how…read morewe get our money back or are they just scamming now

It's because of this place that I had a taste for pot roast, Mississippi pot roast to be exact. The…read moreonly thing is they only have the Mississippi pot roast on Thursdays. I was able to catch them one Thursday and was satisfied with the results! The pot roast comes with mashed potatoes already AND you can I close two more sides. I added the cabbage and Mac & cheese. This was a true southern, home cooked meal! The Mac & cheese was a bit spicy but nothing tht was too unbearable and the pot roast was nice and tender. If there's one thing I've learned from most restaurants here, they give you more than enough food. This plate could have fed two!

The quality of the food was excellent! I ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and baby back ribs…read more My better half ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and sausage. All the meats were cooked extremely well and had that nice wood cooked flavor to them. They were seasoned very well and not overdone at all. The workers were very polite and kind. They kept us informed as we waited on our food. We had potato salad and green beans on one plate and potato salad and fried okra on the other. The sides were very complimentary to the meats. All portions were adequate and left us satisfied. I will definitely visit them again!

fantastic. great folks. excellent service. community supporters. very good!!…read moregreat menu. great food. nice getaway.

Fun place to hang out and the beer is always cold! I highly recommend you stop in. The staff is…read moregreat!

Good people, their enthusiasm shows they care. The outdoor venue is nice for music shows. We need…read moreto have more KriticKill shows there! Good location.

Food and drinks were fantastic the pizza is HUGE!! The beer was great on happy Hour Yumm!! Ice cold…read moreand went down smooth. Service was excellent staff was friendly and very knowledgeable answered all of my questions about ale and beer vs cider. Pizza was cooked to perfection and the salad was crisp and fresh. Restaurant was great I was able to watch my baseball game while I enjoyed everything too and the people there were great to talk to also. I'm excited for the new location.

Kinda divey feel, but the ambiance is more like a neighborhood drafthouse…read more I walked in to meet up with my old first sergeant, and I was greeted well. I sat down and ordered a beer. They have a smaller selection than your franchise locations. It was nice. Our server was very nice, but young...she couldn't speak to the beers that they had on tap. I did ask her about the pizza (and food), but she didn't know much. My buddy wanted to try the carnivore. It wasn't too bad. The pizza was generous on the toppings and the crust was as crispy. I enjoyed the pizza. In the middle of the week, this location is pretty quiet, and because it was after second dinner, maybe the staff was engaged in shutting the place down for the night, but the servers were engaged and I appreciate that. It's a nice place for a get together. I found it to be family friendly, and a joint kind of place to hang out. Not too bad.