Very mediocre fast food BBQ. Only get it if you can't go anywhere else, don't like anything else in the grocery store, and you're really hungry. Service was fast and respectful. Just not good BBQ and there's so many better options. read more

Worst customer service ever! I'm surprised HEB!! You need to follow up on your management. I asked for lean brisket and they gave it to me with tons of fat. The manager argued with me in front of his employees. I was embarrassed and had to walk away. read more

They have wonderful choices for brisket that other restaurants don't have like the somewhat charred ends but it's just a tiny bit greasy for my taste. Friendly and efficient employees are very quick so excellent service! But by far the best peach cobbler since my Grandmother's recipe! Haven't been inside the restaurant but always looks inviting and clean from the inside of H-E-B! read more

HUGE PRICE HIKE - I have ordered their Texas Size sides from catering for our bi-annual hog roast and other events for a while now. Up to Fall '23 most sides were $32 and feeds 24. Now sides like mac & cheese, brisket beans, potato salad are $34 and feeds 12!!!! Peach cobbler went from $24 feeds 24 to $30 feeds 12. That is same price for HALF the people. 100% increase. (these prices were listed on their online ordering function (EZ catering) but HEB had not told EZ about the lowered number of servings, so as a result we had our function on Nov 4th and ran out of sides (we ordered, based on previous orders & the website, for 120 people but only got enough food for 60)! They used shallower pans and it wasn't until I called to ask what happened did the manager at the local branch mention that corporate has changed the portion sizes but not changed it online. His solution was that I should have come inside the store to order rather than order online!). Probably by now they have fixed it in their online ordering system as they had to refund me half the price of the food I thought I had paid for but didn't get. This was not EZ cater issue, nor the local store, nor the quality of the food, but the corporate decision making and sloppy roll out that I have issue with. Shame, cause people liked their food and it seemed like a hold out for decent value. But not anymore. read more

I got food poisoning eating dinner here. Spent the whole night at the hotel and the next day on the plane getting sick.

I'm giving it five stars. Yup. I did. Yes it's inside a HEB. No it doesn't have lines. Nobody has if on their list of must eat Austin restaurants. And yet.....it's phenomenal food at an amazing price. Our usual is Terry Blacks, which I rank with MCW, La BBQ and Franklin's as Austin's must eat BBQ. True Texas is, by TX BBQ snob standards, a notch below those. But its awesomeness with no lines, great menu including TDF twice smoked Burnt Ends. Perfect for takeout. read more

The bbq was just alright, nothing special. Ribs and Mac and cheese stood out to me. Got the order really fast because there was only one car ahead. They have too much plastic/waste in their Togo orders. I liked that they advertised growler refills, but when I got inside they said you had to use their growlers so I ended up not getting beer because that seems ridiculous to me. I don't need another growler, just fill mine up... read more

Went there one time and ever sense then someone there keeps trying to. Change my friends cash app 3 times a day almost every day food was only 20$ when I ate here so I would love to know who keeps trying to steal from us just happened 7 mins ago again read more

True Texas BBQ - Fraudulent charges - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm giving True Texas BBQ two stars for their $2.00 draft beer happy hour on Tuesdays (which is unheard of in Austin) and because when we sat out on the patio facing away from the parking lot you almost forget that you're inside of a grocery store... these are pretty much the only good things about this restaurant. The bad parts are the food! I ordered the 1 meat plate with natural brisket, macaroni & cheese, and coleslaw ($11.79) and I kid you not that nothing on my plate was warm. You'd think at a minimum that the brisket would be warm but the entire tray of food was cold like it had been sitting out for a few hours. The brisket was very dry for it being a fatty slice (you have the option of choosing the cut e.g., fatty or lean) and the coleslaw was just okay. The rising star was the mac & cheese that was quite cheesy, but because it was cold... you feel me lol. The rest of the table got the chopped natural brisket sandwich and two other 1 meat plates. Two of four meals were served completely cold (old?). They were also out of the potato salad and brisket beans. Honestly the only reason we came was for the $2.00 draft beers, so I'm happy about that, but I wouldn't give the food a second thought. The convenience of having a restaurant inside of my favorite HEB is nice but for the quality of food, I think it's overpriced. The indoor atmosphere is decent but because it's COVID times, I try to only sit outdoors or on a patio when dining out. read more

I have been here a few times. The bbq is actually pretty legit. I love the drive through, especially in these times. However, they are slow as hell. I usually only have 1 car in front of me, but it is like there are 10. Otherwise, the food is worth it and reasonably priced. I love the smoked turkey..and I typically do not even like turkey! Some of the menu items: 2 or 3 meat plates where you can choose from turkey, brisket, sausage, or pulled pork. Baked potatoes that you can top with your choice of meat, mac and cheese, cole slaw, peach cobbler, and banana pudding -soooo good. The prices are also pretty reasonable. read more

The prices are great and my wife and I enjoyed their food. What's not to like about that?

Definitely the best chain BBQ restaurant in Texas. Granted, when the comparisons are with Bill Miller and Dickey's, that's damning with faint praise. The food itself is pretty legit. I tried the brisket and ribs. The fatty brisket is above average, although it might've benefitted from some more smoke. The St. Louis ribs are on point with a glaze that's both sweet and spicy. My dining companion enjoyed both her turkey and sausage as well as her creamed corn. We both tried the spicy sauce, which wasn't spicy, but had a good flavor for a BBQ sauce that's significantly thicker than most Central Texas BBQ joints. As for dessert, we tried the peach cobbler. If you like a cake style cobbler, it's pretty good. It would be even better if they had ice cream as an option. Surprisingly, for a H-E-B operation, True Texas BBQ fell down on the little touches that can make good great. First, the cornbread. I'm a huge cornbread fan and love the sweet contrast with BBQ, especially ribs. I only wish I'd known that the cornbread was jalapeno cornbread. Also, it's pretty apparent that the plastic containers for the meat are pre-prepared. The lady taking orders asked if we wanted pickles, bread, or onions. I said bread only. My dining companion said pickles only. We both got pickles and onions -- and in almost the exact same amount, leading me to think the plastic trays were premade. (Also, on that note, the plastic trays for the BBQ are barely big enough to hold the meat, much less cut it.) All in all, it's a great chain option -- and some of the similarities with any chain show up in the failure to execute on the little things. read more

To go BBQ from HEB. I must say I was kind of weary. Well I was impressed, the Q isn't going to win any BBQ contests but it's definitely worth the money. I got the 3 meat combo with ribs, sliced brisket and a whole chicken breast with the wing still attached. It also comes with two sides , I opted for the brisket beans and potato salad, a lot of food for the price. Like I said, not the best but good BBQ at a good price plus it's a drive thru. I'll definitely be back for another 3 meat combo!! read more

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I ordered this the first night I got in Texas from my hotel. It was horrible. Fatty, difficult to chew meat sides were all boring. Don't think I'll go to them again, there's too many other places that are good. read more

A friend posted a picture of a brisket he was smoking for Labor Day, and since my invitation got lost in the mail, I decided I'd need to secure my own tasty meat. Since I live less than a mile from this joint and they have a drive-thru, I thought I'd give 'er a go. For a holiday, I wasn't sure what to expect as far as a line. I arrived at 11:40 AM and from the time I got there, to the time I drove off, it took 19 minutes total. Not terrible, especially for all you Whataburger freaks who wait an hour for a burger, but I digress. I opted for the moist brisket, and a side of macaroni, cole slaw, and creamed corn. The bark on the brisket was a little tough. The flavor was good, but not the best I've ever had. The macaroni was good. The cole slaw was a little bland, but I love how thinly it's shredded. The creamed corn was very smoky/black peppery. I wasn't offered or given any bread, pickles or onions. I was given a choice of BBQ sauce: sweet, spicy or tangy. I got tangy and it was not good lol. But, good meat shouldn't need sauce in my humblest of opinions. Whether or not you'll like this place probably depends on where you usually go. If Bill Miller is your goto, this is probably a step up. If you usually endure a muggy August day in line at a smoky trailer for an hour for the perfect piece of meat, this will probably leave you missing your regular spot. Overall, pretty decent for a grocery store's drive-they BBQ, but won't be my first pick. read more

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I came in here and got the beef brisket sandwich and some potato salad. The barbecue sauce was fantastic the portions are absolutely perfect and size not too much not too little. The food had a little bit of heat to it which was beautiful just enough to want you to have a little more. The staff is very friendly they have a happy hour special in the afternoon if you want a sample beers and the price was just right. They have a drive-through so you don't even have to get out of your car. Easy freeway access and the food comes out fairly quickly. In my opinion there's no reason to not stop by. read more

Hidden gem! So let me get this straight, most of us think that a great BBQ joint is one that has long lines of folks standing around just waiting to order, right? Wrong! I know that True Texas BBQ is inside an HEB grocery store and that goes against the thinking for most of us that a fantastic BBQ place has to be a divey shack filled with smoke, so just get over it. I happen to like the smell and taste of smoke in my BBQ meats, not on my clothes. Order the smokey BBQ brisket, I prefer the fatty cut and you'll taste a perfect blend of smoke, BBQ and moisture with each bite. The brisket pinto beans side dish can be a meal in itself. I like to add the sliced smoked turkey breast to my two-meat plate and I'm satisfied all day long. The portions are generous and the value is great. From now on, I'm going straight to the counter to order my Texas BBQ. read more

Other then the wait and the fact that they were out of sausage links and corn, it was pretty good. The line is a bit much to wait in, but I would definitely be back again if I see the line is not long. It moves too slow to sit in again. read more

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Food was excellent, ambience was very nice, and service was good The ribs were excellent with and without sauce.

We went through the drive thru and got the brisket, ribs, sausage, Mac n cheese, beans, and cream corn. Everything was alright, nothing special. Of everything that we got we liked the Mac n cheese the best. My main issue with the experience is that everything comes individual wrapped in plastic. As someone who is very conscious about how much waste I produce/use, I was extremely disappointed in that aspect. I do believe you can sit inside and eat however, so that's probably a better option to avoid as much waste. read more

Order # 80644 - Austin location while the food was good, it failed in every other way sadly. the app didnt tel me it would be 5 hours before my food would be ready (2 2 meat meals, 1 3 meat meal, 1 half slab of ribs). until after my credit card was charged never got the text letting me know it was ready, luckily i just went to see if it was when i walked out, i decided to check the order and i am grateful i did. there were multiple items not in the bag, went back in and the lady let me know that "she messed up and forgot to let me know so she could sub food in its place". so 5 hours wait, during that time my food order got jacked up and i was initially sent on my way with 1/3 of my order missing. i wouldnt go out of my way or wait in a long line for it, its good but not great, and truly lacked in customer service. read more

3 stars and here's why : 1) the very VERY slow drive thru time..... I don't quite understand why it moves so damn slow. The first time I spent maybe 20 min or a little more and this is not an exaggeration, in line. The 2nd time was a bit more Normal at 10 min. 2) both times I've ordered the peach cobbler and TBH it is very good! Get some ice cream and enjoy the two together! You won't regret it. 3) loaded baked potato with chopped brisket. Overall it was really good and I would order it again, except ask them to be a little bit more generous with the toppings read more

First trip to the HEB Barbecue Restaurant in Allen, TX was average at best. The food was just okay, not great. Ribs were pretty good but the brisket was not impressive at all. The sides were average. The portions were very small and to make the situation even worse, the brisket and sides were served in styrofoam cups. My advice is if you want to go the grocery store HEB is hard to beat, but if you want barbecue go to a barbecue restaurant, there are lots of good ones in Texas. read more

If you serve BBQ in Texas, ya'll ought to at least be prepared to try. For $19 I was served a pathetic portion of dry chewy brisket, extremely overcooked sausage, lemonade with no ice and they forgot my BBQ sauce. I think there were more pickles on the plate than meat. Seriously, HEB? I really expected better. read more

True Texas BBQ - 2 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Poor customer service, rude staff, left out BBQ sauce and the brisket was not sliced correctly big chunks. I will not be returning to this location. I'm a huge fan of H‑E‑B but this makes me want to go else where Check your drive thru staff and maybe they need to put a customer oriented person at the window. This was my 4th time here and today just ruined it for me. read more

My Mom and I stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed our meal! I ordered the brisket sandwich and my Mom ordered the pulled pork sandwich. We split the small cole slaw and creamed corn sides (we weren't even able to finish the small sides, so took the rest home). The meat was super flavorful, and I enjoyed trying the different BBQ sauces (sweet, tangy, and spicy are the options). Our total bill, including a lemonade, was very reasonable: $20. The staff was super friendly and helpful. While this may not be Franklin or Terry Black's, it was without a doubt a 5-star fast casual experience/food. Just add this to the many reasons why H-E-B continues to be rated the #1 grocery store in the US. read more

Honestly so surprised at how good our food was! Was not expecting bbq from H‑E‑B to be this good! But I guess H‑E‑B just never misses huh?! Best part was the banana pudding and cobbler yummmm. read more

My husband and I live South and were excited with the novelty of "drive thru bbq" when this HEB location was being built. We typically don't eat meat during the week but decided to give True Texas BBQ a shot on my birthday, and I got us some two-meat plates. I drove up to the drive thru on a weekday at 1:00 pm and it was almost empty with a few cars in line. The ordering process was efficient and fast. I agree with another reviewer that this is above Bill Miller and other TX based chains but not quite the quality that you get at Franklin's, Terry Black's, etc. which is understandable and expected - this is a drive thru after all and the prices are significantly lower. Overall would come back again. The only change I would make is to request burnt ends or to explicitly state no fat. The brisket was a little fatty. The pulled pork was def different than what I've had at other local spots as it was spiced and came with a sauce already on it, but tasty nonetheless. read more

True Texas BBQ - A portion of my plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is great for grocery store BBQ. Tasty and convenient. Better than the Bill Miller's across the road. Everyone complaining in their review is mentioning very silly things. read more

Went to this place again, and this time it was even BETTER than last! So tasty, the brisket is to die for!! The inside is very clean and nice rustic looking. The employees were also very helpful and very kind. Overall this is a great place to eat and if you like great brisket definitely try this place out!! read more

I've tried almost everything on the menu. I imagine some people are aggravated that there always seems to be a line (because the H‑E‑B is brand new), but give the app a try. I order on the app and set the time for the next day and just walk right up, grab my food, ask for vinegar bbq sauce (it's the best) and go on my merry way. I love BBQ and, yes I love Lockhart, but south Austin has been desperately needing a good place. True Texas completely beats out Green Mesquite and Bill Miller's. Sorry, but it had to be said. Go give it a try. read more

I'm shocked at the bad reviews. I've tried brisket form all over the state and I have yet to have anywhere have as consistently flavorful and juicy brisket. I lived in Lockhart and while good, wildly inconsistent. Southside Market in Bastrop is the other place that may be as reliable as this corner of an HEB. I don't care about sides or sauce. The brisket has been great all 5 times I've been. read more

Generally, I have been pleased withTrue Texas BBQ, but then they started slacking. THis time I ordered a one meat plate, $11,95. 4 pieces of supposedly lean brisket, which had a lot of fat on it. If this is the lean one, the fatty one must be a slab of beef lard. The corn bread side was overcooked. It's a shame. They started out so good. But this Covid scare, and employees just won't do these kinds of jobs. Woulda. shoulda, coulda. read more

My favorite bbq. Both ribs and brisket great. Chicken and turkey, too. Moist and smokey. It is too slow but the food is on point. Respect.

Became extremely sick and nauseous after getting ribs and brisket. I think I got food poisoning. I was feeling too lazy to drive all the way to Terry Black's. Will never return again read more

True Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely horrible. My brisket crumbled into dust. The mac n cheese tasted like it had a can of cheeze wizz in it. The bread was stale. And they didn't provide any BBQ sauce for the to-go order. read more

Lack of condiments with large orders. 2 slices of bread for 2lbs of meat and 1oz of BBQ sauce, small container of onions makes for a bland bbq meal for a family. The only good thing was the brisket was smoked well. Turkey was ok. read more

One of my favorites places to get brisket in Buda !! Brisket is nice and tender and have great flavor !! Sides are Okae but I usually come for the brisket !!! Natural cut is my absolutely favorite !! read more

The food is delicious, but the wait is not worth it. The restaurant needs a carry out option.

Seriously disorganized. Ordered online app. Said it will text me when order is ready. Arrived at my order time and waited 25 min. No text saying it was ready. Asked girl at pickup station and she has had my order out and ready the whole time getting cold. They did not have anymore sausage so i had to sub it. Placed my order in the morning. Guess nothing is guaranteed until you get there. Mac and cheese may be the worst i have ever tried. Brisket was good. They did not put bbq sauce in my order. I ordered the spicy. Parking was a pain too. Not going back. Sub par bbq read more