If you ever travel thru Loop 337 in New Braunfels, you will quickly see why I call this BBQ alley…read more My favorite heavyweight of the many top local BBQ pits is Coopers and has been our go to for many years. It is self service ordering, so you walk up to the pit, look over the selections and then choose from a variety of meats. Moist brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, and beef ribs always end up on our tray. On weekend nights, specials may include prime rib or ribeye steaks. A must if you want a real meat fest. Make sure to add one of the best tasting peppered bake potatoes for a side, and baked apples for dessert , along with the complementary beans to complete the meal. So if you are just passing by, or finished up with a day of tubing the Guadalupe, come on over as the atmosphere is relaxed and casual for all ages.

Very sorry to learn that Coopers apparently does not support political discourse…read more Calling an employee a "rogue' who arranged an event supporting the Republican party recently is not acceptable. Coopers reported that this will be addressed with the employee "internally" I have driven out of my way to visit Coopers Llano location many times but will never patronize any of their locations again as a result of their obvious left leaning biased stance. I would strongly suggest that all real Texans should familiarize themselves with the facts about this issue and not support restaurants that fail to provide equal opportunities for all. Pretending to not be aware of major event bookings brings into question the caliber of the management

Greeted by the guys in the pit, they were very nice and offered to take my husband on a tour. We…read morereceived our food quickly, and the temperature was great. The meat was not tough. It was tender and juicy . We went on the patio to enjoy the nice cold breeze, and the young man Augie assisted us in helping find seat and was very attentive. He offered to get my husband's drink which we thought was very nice. He talked to my husband about grilling, young man seems to know his stuff! Definitely see him being part of your pit crew in the near future! Was a very pleasant experience, great atmosphere. Loved the country music ! Keep up the excellent customer service!!

The staff are all nice and friendly and welcomed us right away. They were on their last hour but we…read morewere still able to eat. We had the half a pound of brisket and it did have visible fat but not a lot. I liked it but my husband said it was a bit salty for his taste. We also ordered dark meat chicken which to me was ok but it was still a little pink inside. The best seller for us was the original links and wished we ordered more of it. The casing was really crisp and taste was scrumptious. The place was clean and everything else was organized - everything you will need was set up on the table near the eating area/drinks.

I've driven by this place on several occasions and never stopped by, today we decided to give it a…read moretry! I ordered the macaroni which was a premium side and catfish, everything was amazing, The people were friendly and the Place was very clean, service was fast and the food was fresh!

Great Brisket and the Baked Potato Casserole can't be missed because it was cheesy and good. The…read morestaff was very friendly as well. Definitely give it a try.

Amazing brisket, homemade sausage. The smokers are right next to their truck. They've set…read morethemselves in the footprint of Guadalupe Brewing Company. All of their food is amazing. Give them a try! Reasonable prices for quality BBQ, which is impossible to find these days!

They were in Lubbock Texas for quite some time and believe me they were very famous there! Now they…read moreare in New Braunfels and first time we got to try them again since we both moved from Lubbock and it was absolutely amazing!!!!!!

We started the morning with Buc-cees to get coffee. We went to get the some breakfast from the bbq…read moresection. The prices ranged for $4-$7. Once I saw that, I told my husband let's just go to Rudy's. They have the best breakfast tacos and are less than $3 a taco. We were greeted with a warm good morning as we came in the door. The cashier helped us with the cost of the tacos, bag our tacos and salsas, and rung us up. I love the country style decor and picnic table seating but we decided to take our tacos to go. We got 3 tacos for around $10. They are so good. Fresh tortillas with great tasting scrambled eggs, meats, potatoes, etc. We just went to their order to go side and grabbed ready made tacos and delicious red and green salsa. All of our breakfast tacos were delicious. Egg, potato, and cheese, brisket & egg, and chopped beef & egg. The brisket and egg was my favorite. It had just a small amount of smoke flavor without being overpowering. You didn't just taste egg. It all complimented each other very well. I was impressed by the amount of meat. I love the green salsa. That's my favorite but I put both salsas on it. Honestly the bbq is hit and miss at every location I've been to. I'm not crazy about the bbq sauce either but I always like the tacos. Especially the bbq breakfast tacos.

With the rise of all these BBQ wars, the prices have def gone up. Suggestion soldier: cook a bit of…read morethe white rice, go to ur local Rudy's, get a small Green Chile Stew! If you have extra funds, a slice of the brisket. Bring home and put it all together. Boy howdy was this lunch good, good, good!

All my brother wanted for his birthday last weekend was for us to join him and some friends at…read moreBurnt Bean Co. He's always on a mission to try as many of Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints as he can. We were in San Antonio for the weekend to celebrate our grandfather's birthday, but Seguin isn't too far away (45 minutes on a good day or an hour and 20 minutes on a day when they've closed down I-10 and made a mess of a traffic; the latter was our experience). Friends of his drove from different places to meet us and we met them in line. Texas Monthly hasn't released the 2026 list yet, but Burnt Bean Co. was number 1 on the list in 2025. NUMBER 1! So, yes, there will be a line. The first of our group arrived around 9 in the morning for an 11 am opening. There's a bit of cover where the line wraps from the front door, but we were definitely baking. People brought chairs, umbrellas, handheld fans, cold waters, and more to stay cool. It was still sooooo hot. People who arrived around 9 got in right at 11 and had BBQ in front of them by 11:10. People who got there around 10 got in maybe a half hour later. People who got there later had to wait closer to an hour and got in around 12. (I noticed this, because people in our group weren't all standing together in line.) Once inside, the restaurant is really nice: high ceilings, great AC, tons of tables, and an outside area, too (if you prefer to continue to sweat as you eat your BBQ). The service was incredibly friendly, too. Staff came by and asked however everything was, took empty plates/platters to help us make room, and were very friendly when we were ordering. Almost everything we ate was exceptional. Their menu is huge, with tons of specials that change constantly. Between our group of 9 people, we tried most of the menu. The highlights for me were the beef cheek pastrami, the steakhouse bacon, the Moroccan spiced lamb ribs, and the turkey. I didn't have room to try the brisket, chicken, sausage, and many other things, because I had been eating too long by the time the folks with those meats got to our table! The sides were also very good. I tried the cheesy squash, the green beans, and the queso mac and cheese with hot cheetos - all good. On Saturdays, they offer several specials: the steakhouse bacon, the bourbon peach cobbler taco, and 2 free beers per person - as if they didn't have enough treats on the menu for a great time. Their location is Seguin is great - just off Central Park and Court Street. The service was fantastic. The vibes are great. The food was definitely topnotch. Even the line feels like a fun community experience - with people chatting and having a great time. There's nothing not to like about Burnt Bean Co. We all enjoyed my brother's birthday treat! I'm glad he insisted!

Brunt Bean has some really good BBQ, j would give it 5 stars but had to take a star off for the…read more1.5hr queue. We arrived at 11am, didn't get to order/seated till 12:30pm. Pastrami, beef rib and pork chop ran out around 11:40, if you want to try pastrami, show up early. We tried their brisket, burnt end brisket, pork rib, El cinco sausage, barbacoa taco, bacon ranch tater and cowboy bean. I like reg brisket better then the burnt end brisket. Burnt end is slightly dryer and a thicker cut. Unless you are really into the bark, I would go for reg brisket. Barbacoa taco is good, really love how tender the barbacoa is, not fan of the tortilla, it's too thick for my liking. House sausage has great flavor, the meat is slightly crumbly tho. Pork rib is the star for the meat selection. It's juicy, sweet, sticky and fall off the bone soft. I can use the fork to break it a part with no problems. Love that my fingers stay clean!! As of side dish, cowboy bean is really flavorful, def worth getting it. Bacon ranch tater is just okay. I wish I tried the street corn pudding or hot cheeto mac instead. All in all is a great experience, can def see why it's #1 on Texas monthly list and scored Michelin bid gourmand.

There are plenty of great places to eat in New Braunfels, but few combine great Texas comfort food,…read morea fantastic setting, and a proper margarita quite like this place. Let's start with the chicken fried steak, because it's absolutely worth talking about. Texas has no shortage of restaurants claiming to make the best, but this one belongs in the conversation. Crispy breading, tender beef, and all the comforting goodness you expect from a well-executed Texas classic. It's easily one of the better chicken fried steaks I've enjoyed, and I'd happily order it again. But honestly, the patio might be just as big a reason to visit as the food. The rustic surroundings, beautiful trees, and relaxed Hill Country atmosphere make this a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. It's one of those settings where you sit down for lunch and suddenly realize you've been there two hours because nobody feels particularly motivated to leave. And that's where the margaritas come in. Excellent margaritas. Cold, refreshing, and perfectly suited to an afternoon on the patio. I'm fairly certain a good margarita, a little Texas scenery, and absolutely nowhere else you need to be should qualify as a legitimate stress-management program. What really makes this place special is the combination. The food is good enough to bring you in, the atmosphere makes you want to stay, and the margaritas make you forget you had somewhere else to be. It's a popular destination, and for good reason. Whether you're entertaining visitors, exploring the Hill Country, or just looking for a memorable meal, this is an easy recommendation. My advice? Request the patio, order the chicken fried steak, enjoy a margarita, and don't be in a hurry. That's a pretty great way to spend an afternoon in Texas. Five well-earned stars.

There was a pumpkin patch and wine festival today so the restaurant was pretty crowded…read more We elected to sit outside versus waiting for a table. The appetizers are huge. There were six of us and we couldn't finish either of them. I ordered the GristBurger, without a bun and fries. It was very good! Everyone really enjoyed their meals. My total for two with one drink, a side and onion rings app was $72. Not an inexpensive lunch but good food and a unique experience .

Ok, Texas BBQ. Well, it is really hard to review when there are a lot of really good places. First,…read morelet me tell you what day and time we visited. Thursday around 12:40 pm. Looking for a lunch spot and this was our 2nd option since our 1st option was already sold out. Service was prompt. There was maybe one person ahead of us. The dining area was spacious and there was plenty of seating inside. They had a patio area, too. There were about 15 other patrons besides us. Schulze seems to be a staple around Seguin and had a sweet history of its origin posted near the restroom. Ok, I know you want to know about the meat. We ordered brisket lean, turkey, and a rib. The seasoning was a bit too peppery for my liking. The brisket was a tad dry but the company I was with liked lean. I would have ordered a mixed one if by myself. The rib was big and meaty and had a nice balance of pepper and sweetness. I like my ribs slightly sweet. The sides we ordered were the chimichurri cucumbers (sounded interesting), potato salad, and beans. When I visit a place for the 1st time, I like to try the staples (beans and potato salad/not quite there yet to eating coleslaw). The sides were ok. I would return. There were some other interesting options like brisket tostada and maybe by then I'd be willing to try their coleslaw.

All in all nothing wrong with food or service except felt rush but then again it is lunch hr. What…read morekilled me the most is the environment/ambience. I went in today with my three-year-old son during lunch hour on a weekday and it just felt like the elder crowd was like "what are they doing here?" As I walked in. Now Maybe I'm a little guarded I mean, I'm a single full-time Dad prior military, so I'm protective and observant. Plus, some guy in a big ol truck of course ( mind you I have a truck) decided that he wanted to almost hit my son and I as we' attempted to walking across the parking lot. I digress, but it was to the extent that I didn't even want to sit inside, so we sat on the patio. Which reminds me 91° outside and the patio well well ventilated, w/ breeze and felt good. All in all just an iffy experience. Food was good not great turkey was dry but the baked potato salad will have me back through the drive-thru through.

Great BBQ Spot! Great quality food at fair prices. Great atmosphere and recommend to anybody…read morevisiting the area.

Came here bc of the reviews. Meats are just sitting there dried out. Sides under a heat lamp but…read moreopen for people to breathe all over. The tables are covered with worn table cloths. 3 chopped brisket sandwiches and 2 sides was $45. So expensive. Could have gotten better at HEB.

Absolutely delicious! Incredible variety of bbq items. The fact that they have a charcuterie board…read moreright next to the winery is just perfect pairing. Brisket is fantastic and comes either by pound or by the plate with sides and it's excellent. Staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. There is virtually no wait and you get great quality meal in no time. Highly recommend any day/time. Private parking, shaded outdoor sitting area and the best winery next door.