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.

Enjoyed a beautiful early dinner here with my wonderful sister and her family after an amazing day…read morewith my nieces and nephews at Landa Park. Of course, I splurged - I love marbled brisket, creamed corn, and all the carbs. This was my first visit, and I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

Still absolutely one of my favorite bbq on the planet! The beef rib is certainly worth the…read morepilgrimage for me when I'm visiting San Antonio. That smoky, peppery, salty bark coupled with the tender and beautifully marbled beef rib is heaven on a plate. Brisket is a second favorite, though sometimes the fatty cut is not even as fatty as I would prefer it lol. I tried her sausage for the first time and it did boy disappoint. For the uninitiated, you walk up and order your sides (I've had the mac and it's good), then you go and get your meat from the nice people on the other counter who'll cut and slice as much or as little meat as you'd like. There's a self serve bar where you can grab pickles and white bread and onions. Sauces are on the table. Sodas and teas are self serve as well. People here are friendly and nice, always ready to help. The inside has a nice rustic modern barn feel to it. Very spacious with long benches and booths everywhere. I wished I lived nearby...I'd come here all the time! Can't wait to come back!

Pinto beans were the best. Dill pickled were great- very dill. Brisket, sausage and chicken dark…read morequarter were darn good too. Unfortunately, they ran out of pork ribs early. We certainly got our fill and nothing was over smoked. Service was efficient and courteous. Ambience was pretty informal. It was clean but nothing fancy. If you just want to try Texas BBQ- Blacks is as good as any.

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!!!!!!

One the worst BBQ restaurants I've ever visited. My wife and I ordered 1/2 chicken, pork ribs,…read moresausage and brisket. Our entire meal was not hot. Food should not be served at room temperature. The only item that was hot was the pinto beans. Very disappointed. Will not return nor will I recommend. Restaurant was not busy. We were the only ones there. Maybe that was a sign. Even the slice of bread that was served seemed like old and stale.

Still my go too bar b que. you are greeted as soon as you walk in door and thanked as you leave…read more They make sure you are happy with your meal also. Their chicken is the best I have ever had and my go to plate. My wife loves the turkey, and my son the ribs. They have carrots in the jalapeños on the condiment table that I love and concedes my vegetable side. If you still have room deserts are all good.

This was our first visit here and we met Caleb. He was very friendly and helpful. Gave us a quick…read moretour and we got to sample the food before we ordered. We got the turkey, pulled pork, and brisket. You order by the 1/2 pound! The wait staff were friendly! The restaurant is clean and plenty of places to sit.

We rarely eat BBQ and I have some personal favorites, Rudy's is not one of them, unfortunately…read more It's not bad at all just not my favorite. The chicken was my favorite from here but their ribs were a bit overcooked and dry for my taste. The brisket was a bit dry as well. I wasn't a fan of any of the sides we tried; potatoes (needed salt), 3 bean salad not flavorful, and coleslaw.. needed something.. I can't pin point what it was missing... service was good. You order and self serve the rest of your visit there. Ambiance is kind of somber since it's dark in there. I probably won't return. As I mentioned, we don't eat bbq that often and there's many other places I have on my list to try. Glad I tried it though.

Went on a whim with my friends who had already dined here a couple of times. The last time they…read morewaited in line for 1.5 hours after arriving 11:30am. We arrived 10:58am and waited for 2 hours. I've read of long waits but being with friends, chatting and anticipating wasn't that bad esp. watching the line move along and having awnings along the buildings provided much needed shade. Some window fronts had small ledges that one could sit if you wanted so we did in a couple of places. I brought a personal neck fan and a thermos with iced Coconut water so I was hydrated. If it was later in the summer, I'm not so sure how I'd fare? It's best to come early because some items were selling out by the time we ordered. The first was the Coleslaw and "The Blake" Brisket Taco that included the Coleslaw and BBQ Sauce. By the time I ordered the 1 lb of Beef Cheeks Pastrami to go, I was told that was the last of it. Lucky me! My friend wanted to order some but fini! I shared some with her and my other friend so they could taste it. It was so fork-tender, slightly smoky and cutting into it the color was a deep burgundy-red! We were fascinated by it. I love Pastrami and I know Beef Cheeks are tender when done right so I was intrigued on their take on it. I would order this again! I also ordered 1 lb of the Prime Brisket to go. It was a little drier, less smoky than the Beef Cheeks and I had to use BBQ Sauce for some moisture. The El Tejano Brisket Taco sounded well balanced with the Red Salsa, Avocado Crema, Pickled Onions and Queso Fresco. The Pickled Onions & sauces complimented the smoky, tender Brisket. I actually thought the Brisket in my Taco was more tender than the Prime Brisket I got to go. It was a generous 4-slice portion esp. for $8. I think the Flour Tortilla could be somehow toasted. I bet a Sonoran style Flour Tortilla would be great as it has those toasted brown spots and is flavorful! I have some at home so I'm going to use that tomorrow. The only side that was appealing to me was the Potato Salad. I wasn't sure how it would be prepared as some places drown the Potatoes in a mayonnaise overload. They prepared it with a light dressing with chopped Red Peppers, Pickles and I think some onions & something that made them yellowish so the Potatoes shined. I wanted to try the meats as is without BBQ Sauce so I could enjoy it for its purity. I was given 4 White Bread slices, a small plastic container with onions and sliced pickles, 2 Horseradish sauces & 3 BBQ sauces. I'll try the Horseradish another day. When you order and initially pay, they just take your order and you move down to the next station for sides and prepping your food. I didn't know about the "Garnishes Available" with Pickles, Okra, Onions, Jalapeños and Bread til I read the sign afterward. My friends both ordered the "Chinese Sticky Rib Plate" that came with a "Cucumber Smash Salad". The Ribs were a bit salty and mentioned that they weren't this salty the last time they came. They had me try it and after a few chews, I could see how the smokiness and salt could be a bit much after a while. The Cucumbers were cut in chunks in what reminded me of a Korean Chili Sauce type of preparation. I just showed my receipt for the clerk to put the styrofoam box full of goodies together. My friend got up later and asked for some Okra. The Okra had a masculine smell to it so I only ate one piece. Near the utensil station is an area where you could buy t-shirts and I think some frozen or refrigerated items/meat? I saw a SF 49er white plaque so I asked the employee if the chef was from the Bay Area but he said he's from Texas and is just a fan. I told him I'm from the Bay Area and am a fan too! The bathrooms are wide and use drying fans vs. paper towels. I prefer paper towels esp. if you're going to wash your hands w/BBQ Sauce or grease. We walked out in the back area where the smokers were located since we could cut thru to the back parking lot in the cross street. Happy to have tried this and happy they won 2 Michelin Bib Gourmand Accolades in 2024 & 2025 and won Texas Monthly's Best BBQ Restaurant in 2025!! It's exciting to see local restaurants being recognized esp. for their BBQ. When I first visited in 2007, there were only a handful of BBQ spots that people would recommend. Now they're elevating their game and critics are noticing and on the map!! Support local!! To note: While in line, we saw people walking out with bags of food to go. Best to go earlier as possible, otherwise later in the day would be fine if can't wait in line. It would help to highlight the directions on how to order & locate them near the Menu Boards.

I finally tried Burnt Bean Co. after hearing all the hype about it being one of the best BBQ spots…read morein Texas, and honestly, I don't think it lived up to it. Overall, I'd give it a 2/5. The brisket was mediocre at best -- slightly under seasoned and the smoke flavor tasted a little off to me. The pork ribs were lacking flavor, and the bacon ranch potatoes were pretty much flavorless and definitely needed salt. The street corn pudding was okay, but it also felt bland somehow -- not really sweet or savory, just kind of there. I also tried the beef ribs, and they were just okay. They weren't nearly as tender as I expected, especially considering the reputation this place has. The highlights for me were definitely the beef cheek pastrami and the sticky ribs. The beef cheeks were melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfectly seasoned, and the sticky ribs had great flavor. For the amount of hype, long wait times, and "best in Texas" reputation, I left pretty disappointed. I honestly don't understand why this place is considered number one in the state.

Wow! Food, service, view! A few tips-…read more 1. Parking is free but can be challenging on holidays, weekends Unpaved lots make heels difficult to walk 2. Inside seating does not mean air conditioning. It's still open air and hot 3. Chairs are hard bring a cushion for your back Lots of rooms for private gatherings

What a nice experience this place was. Was greeted with great friendly service and we got to sit…read moreoutside on the side where the river flows enjoying nice view and fresh air. Food options were great , todays faves : Chicken spinach salad Grist burger and fries Breaded catfish meal Their chips and salsa are to die for Definitely a place to come back to

Schulze is underrated! The brisket is very tender and moist. I recommend the Mac and Cheese and…read moreTater Tot Casserole for sides. Make sure to come hungry cause this place will hit thr spot! Don't forget to leave room for Banana Pudding. No artificial banana flavor at all. Will definitely be coming back as soon as I can!

It's funny how certain barbecue restaurants get the top rating in Texas monthly. I've been to all…read moreThe top bbq restaurants in Texas. Burnt bean in seguin. All the spots in houston and Schulze's bbq is up there with any of them if not the best! I'm starting to wonder if Texas monthly is even a legit thing. Because this place could easily be number one. I'm surprised I've never heard of them because this is some of the best barbecue I've ever had. Some of the best customer service too! I'm so glad I stopped in. This will be my go to every single time when I'm in Seguin, Texas. Food: everything was phenomenal! The brisket was made to perfection absolutely some of the best brisket I've ever had. The jalapeño sausage, I've never had a jalapeño sausage that good! The cheese was bursting out of the seam! The tater salad oh my God! Talk about a blast from the past if you're from Houston Texas, and remember the old Heights camp house BBQ, you will remember they had Camp house potatoes. They tasted exactly the same wow I was so happy to try that because I never thought I'd have a dish like that again in my life. The brisket rice was OK. I probably would get something else. The banana pudding was phenomenal. This is some of the best barbecue I've ever had. Easy five star review! The customer service was great. The line moved quickly and everyone was extremely nice. I will go out of my way to come here and get barbecue every single time when I'm at Seguin, Texas. This should be on Texas monthly, this should be on everyone's radar if you love barbecue! Once again, thank y'all for the amazing customer service and amazing food!

Had a kid free day, so what better way to celebrate that then some Texas bbq. As soon and we walked…read morein we were greeted and they explained how the ordering process worked. We wanted to try a little bit of almost Everything and that's exactly what we did. For sides we got, potato salad, mashed potatoes, creamed corn and macaroni. For meats we got, brisket (fatty pieces preferred) turkey, Jalapeño cheddar sausage and ribs. Everything was stellar, but the star of the show was the brisket! Probably some of the best brisket I've had in a long time. The bark was perfect and the fat had such a nice juicy flavor filled bite. Everything honestly was top notch so we were very pleased with our spread. Can't wait until they open the location in San Antonio.

Let me start with the good because Black's BBQ absolutely nails the experience side of things. The…read moreatmosphere is awesome - rustic, unique inside, and the kind of place that makes you excited to eat the second you walk in. Staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, which honestly deserves 5 stars by itself. Unfortunately, you can't earn 5 stars just on atmosphere points. I ordered 1 lb of lean brisket, and "lean" apparently translated to "dehydrated museum artifact." Dry enough that I'm pretty sure it absorbed moisture from the table. We actually ended up tossing most of it, which physically hurts me to say about Texas BBQ. The mac and cheese? I mean this respectfully... maybe let that item retire with dignity. Before everyone grabs their pitchforks, the Baby Back Ribs were REALLY good. Tender, flavorful, and absolutely part of the meal. The cream corn was solid too. And then there was the potato salad... whoever made that deserves a raise. Dill flavor, red skin potatoes, little carrot pieces, dill pickle tang and easily one of the best potato salads I've had anywhere. I normally take two bites of potato salad out of obligation. This one I kept going back for like it owed me money.