We had lunch today and it was absolutely delicious. My husband had a brisket sandwich and I had a…read morepulled pork. Both were outstanding. Their barbecue sauce is absolutely perfect. Great balance between vinegar and sweet and a nice black pepper kick. We had our two Jack Russell pups with us (Whisky and Pippa). They shared a half chicken. We both LOVED the small bites of the chicken we "tested" before letting the pups have their lunch. The family who owned the business are kind,friendly and amazing cooks. Thank you for the perfect lunch and warm hospitality. Mona

Their smoked Cajun turkey was so good and full of sweet heat flavor. Then I got to their super good…read morebrisket that was juicy, yet smoked to perfection and had a good seasoning rub just massaged into the brisket!!!

Stopped in on a roadtrip, and we were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was nice and open, they…read moreeven have a game room. The server was nice, but it was a bit slow. The food was solid and decent, especially for the middle of Texas. Overall, alright.

Stopped at Fisher Street Bar and Grill on a Wednesday. I…read morewas seated immediately and asked what I wanted to drink. Water with lemon or lime. I ordered the Half BBQ Chicken and chose Brussels Sprouts and Italian Parmesan Soup for my sides. The chicken was delicious, moist, and tender. You have got to try the Italian Parmesan Soup.

Fabulous barbecue! Drove to Llano on SH 29. It's on the right before you get in town…read more Inconspicuous signage says it's only open Saturday and Sunday. Opens at 11. You get to Tumlinson's before you reach the much more popular and more crowded Cooper's in town. Arrived around 1:30 on Saturday and there was only one car in the parking lot. No one else in the restaurant but no matter, the food is incredible! I don't believe there is something as the "best" barbecue. I think that there is a sort of supreme level that has a great smoke ring, a great bark, quality meat and basically melts in your mouth. So tender you can break it up with a fork but I might use a knife so I can create smaller pieces. THIS PLACE IS ALL OF THAT with perfect rendering and a master class in what a brisket should be. 5 out of 5. As good as any I have ever had and what I expect as the top of what barbecue brisket can be. The ribs were cooked perfectly with bountiful meat on the bone. The rub was not noteworthy but they were tasty and led me to use the sauce. The sauce is excellent - thick and vinegarry with a hint of sweetness. Only ordered one side - the potato salad. Much better than most. Not what I would put in the best category but totally worth eating. The pickles and onions? Wow! I wouldn't bother mentioning unless they were amazing. (Or terrible.) These were amazing! What I loved was that they cut up the onions in chunks rather than slices. The pickles were chunks of whole dills and not canned sliced pickles. Finally, I'll get to the ambiance. It's spacious with lots of seating inside. Good a/c. Two small windows that look out across the beautiful Hill Country for miles. Since the wildflowers were in epic form on the drive, the view was amazing this day. But it would be excellent without them. I should have taken a picture but I was too busy eating. We left Tumlinson's SmokyTop and went to Cooper's and as a comparison, I give the edge to Tumlinson's. The briskets were both in the same top echelon of what I expect a smoked brisket to be, but I think Tumlinson's was just slightly better. But where Tumlinson's crushes Cooper's is in the ambiance/atmosphere. Cooper's seating is indoor with no real outdoor tables. So you eat in a confined, windowless room that is not inviting. No music playing. Tumlinson's with no one else in it was memorable. I couldn't wait to get out of Cooper's. Felt a little creepy. Finally, Tumlinson's was selling brisket at $24 per pound while Cooper's was $26.99. This part is insignificant to me for the most part but there is a real price difference. Final verdict - Tumlinson's 5 out of 5. Cooper's 4.8 out of 5.

Local winner of the brisket competitions. Solid flavor and…read morefriendly family Catch him open and enjoy!

GR8!!!!!!!! is the keyword of this review lol…read more I AM NOW YOUR BIGGEST CHEERLEADER!!!! Recently I took my husband on a trip through Texas to eat some of the best rated food .... Well Cooper's ~ You are Now #1 in our BBQ BOOK !!!!! We went to Black's Original in Lockhart and neither of us felt like it held a candle to Cooper's (may have been a bad day) We made a special detour to go through Llano on the way back. Your sides are SO GR8!!! Service SO GR8!!! Added sides pickles onions beans etc an added bonus !!! Pecan Cobbler .... to die for /LOVE!!!! And all the sauces and spices and swag is GR8!!! KEEP UP THE GR8 WORK I WILL PROMOTE YOU GUYS ALWAYS!!!! Christoval Cooper's is also GR8!!!!

Food was amazing ,,, getting to choose the type of meat... our favorite was the huge pork chop!…read more Then add sauce if you want. Even choose the burnt ends! The sides to die for , liked the potato casserole or Mac n cheese! But gotta save room for the cobblers... our favorite was the blackberry!

The serving is meat only. Have to order sides separately. Knowing Texas BBQ, this was overly…read moresalted. The spices and BBQ sauces good, but the overly salted taste was not pleasant.

The food was amazing! It is the best barbecue I've had and the ribs is what we had and cheese…read morejalapeño sausage was super hot, but it was good. and I didn't get a chance to take a picture because we were so hungry. We gobbled it down. 110% staff attention and you can tell they love their job! Enjoy coming here! Great experience!

This is a well established barbecue restaurant that has been here for a long time. From what I've…read morebeen told it's been here for decades which is always a good sign of great food and service. They open at 10:30 am for lunch which is great for an early riser like myself. I was the only customer at this time so service was lightening fast. I ordered two ribs, beans and potato salad. The ribs were huge and had a ton of meat on them. I could barely finish them. I loved the beans too. I love beans of all kinds and these beans were unique.

I came here looking for some decent BBQ for lunch - and I wasn't disappointed. The staff were very…read morefriendly and I ended up order way too much food. The interior of the restaurant was basic but functional.

Rustic bar and restaurant with delicious homemade dressings!…read more Ambiance & Service: The restaurant is large with lots of wooden tables for seating. Our server was friendly and efficient! Food & Drink: - Prickly Pear Margarita: Way too sour!! Not enough sweetness. Skip! - Southside Poppy Salad: The poppy seed dressing was perfectly sweet and tangy! The candied pecans added a wonderful crunch. TL;DR: Great stop for lunch, but skip the drinks!

I've now eaten here a few times when in the general area visiting Sarah L and family. The staff at…read moreSouthside Tavern are simply the friendliest. They make you feel like you're at home - or their home - even though you're in a happening spot in town. The interior feels like a modern pub - no frills, but plenty of space. The food is very good - I've not had anything bad here yet. The menu has plenty of options. They use tallow oil and everything seems to be prepared to order. I definitely wouldn't turn down the opportunity to eat here again!

AWSOME food, EXCELLENT deserts GREAT service!!!…read more Nice Environment - everyone was very friendly!

Went back again and the onion rings are great. Chicken fried steak is good and crispy and the…read moreservice is quick. They need a full bar instead of just beer and wine to get the 5 stars. Inside is great and creepy.

This place is like my little secret!…read more I think their BBQ is great, same for Ribeye night and I love their salads and banana pudding! Also, we really like the beans!!! (But seriously, the best banana pudding I've ever had!) We have come here 3-4xs. We'd come more often but they are only open Fri/Sat/Sun. Very sweet waitress and staff. Super cute place, exactly what I love about Texas BBQ places!!

The best bbq chopped brisket sandwiches are super delicious it's worth the two hr drive!!…read moreEverything is soooo amazing!! The service was great and the wait time is super quick!! The fresh food and pickles and everything is just top tier

Chipster's came all the way to Springtown, TX to feed our community after we were impacted by the…read moretornado. It was amazing food and their kindness and generosity is appreciated immensely!!

Chipster's has always been fantastic, anytime I've had an experience with them!! He's a great…read morecaterer & moves around to accommodate many!! You MUST try his BBQ! Even though BBQ has gotten expense, I feel his prices are reasonable for the deliciousness! Always fresh & enjoy the sides too! Food & service are always great!! ‍‍‍ IMO he beats Up in Smoke by a mile!!