Driving around Texas eating great BBQ and telling you the highs, the lows and where to go. Drove out to Brenham, Texas on a Saturday morning to eat BBQ at the original Truth BBQ. Arrived around 10:45am , place opens at 11am. A few people in line and only street parking available behind the place. Free Lone Star beer makes the wait enjoyable on a warm Texas day. My crew of four got the Texas Trinity and added 1/2 pound of brisket along with a slice of carrot cake. Sides we got potato salad and Brussel sprouts. Brisket 9/10 is was good but not a 10/10 Ribs 8/10 as they are good but could have been more tender. Sausage we got 1 link of each type 10/10 but my favorite was the brisket boudin. At 99.75 plus our add ons this enough food for 3 guys and little me. We sat outside as it was a picture perfect day for Texas Saturday. I would return and I highly recommend this place to everyone driving on 290 on the weekends early morning. read more

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Truth be told, I was expecting much more when I drove here. The brisket was OK, but no bark. Ribs were OK, nothing special. Of the sides, I like the corn pudding but the beans are forgettable. Free beer? Well it's Lone Star LIGHT! The meal itself was very expensive. Desserts looked great, but I was too full after eating the rich, moist brisket to order any. Most seating is outside, which was a comfortable place to sit and listen to some excellent blues while eating. I'd stop again if in the area while hungry, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. There are likely better places where you are coming from or going to. read more

There's a reason these folks are on the TM best list! Ate here on a steamy Saturday, and we were thankful for a short line, a covered waiting area and cold Lone Star beer for the wait. There is some seating available in the restaurant, but seating is mostly outside (largely covered, with fans going, thank goodness!). The service is fast and extremely friendly! We split a 3 meat (brisket, pulled pork, brisket boudin sausage) 2 sides (famous Brussels sprouts and pinto beans). The brisket and pork were dynamite! Brisket was a good mix of lean and moist, beautifully smoked. Pulled pork was soooo moist!!! Pintos were very flavorful classic Texas beans. Brussels were sweet and very lightly spicy. I love a good potato bread and they serve Martin's here. I could have eaten my weight in their house made pickles...they are the perfect foil to the richness of the meats. Both sauces were also fab --a classic bbq with a little extra vinegar than some, and a great mustard based sauce. We didn't have dessert, but the cakes look divine!! May have to come back just for those! Truth is a fantastic representation of classic Central Texas 'cue and we will certainly stop by next time we are in the area! read more

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The whole experience was amazing. We went this Sunday, came a little early but no lines and easy access to the ordering the whole time we were there so coming early is not necessary . Food is amazing, one of the top two I have had in BBQ. Love the brisket and turkey the best and all the sides are right up my alley. I definitely would stop by again. The food, sides, hospitality of the business and staff, the outdoor dining was nice and clean. We had two small dogs with us and were not afraid of them eating or picking up anything by accident. Food is 5 stars, checking out my pictures, it's definitely worth the drive for this BBQ. read more

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After several attempts to get in the Washington Ave. location, I tried the Brenham location in route to visit family. I was the first person in line. The next group in line was a military family of eight, most from California, visiting a Texas A&M student. They were great company! A 90-minute wait and a 90-minute drive to Belton was all that stood me and a great meal. I ordered 1/2 lb brisket, 1/2 lb ribs, 2 links of their original sausage, beans and coleslaw. The servers were very generous with the the condiments, bread and utinsils. The restaurant had good vibes all around... the patrons, the staff, the decor. I even enjoyed the blues that they played while we waited... foot-tapping duet with BB King and Tracy Chapman singing The Thrill is Gone. The meats and the sides were all top-rate, certainly deserving of the acclaim that Truth BBQ has earned. I moved on to the next leg of my roadtrip fat, happy and satisfied. read more

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Life Changing!!! Yes, there will be a line. It's there for a reason and you won't be disappointed for waiting in it. No matter how long it is. I ordered the 2-meat plate with 2 sides. Brisket is so juicy and has a smoke ring that's 1/4" thick. It's a thing of beauty. The ribs are perfect, they meat doesn't just fall off the bone, but a gentle tug and the bone pulls right off. The sides are the best. Gotta have the collard greens. Something an about collards and bbq just click. Today I tried the Brussels sprouts and I was not disappointed. Crispy goodness with a sweet kick. Also, the tater tot casserole is amazing. The homemade pickles and red onions finish off the perfect plate of bbq. The seating is mostly outside with few tables inside. Blues music echos over the speakers and creates the perfect picnic atmosphere. Food is consistently great and the service is wonderful. The truth is, Truth BBQ has ruined me for all other BBQ joints. read more

Truth BBQ - Look at that smoke ring on the brisket, it's gorgeous!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Brisket so good I cried. Absolutely worth the trip. I also really enjoyed the potato salad. It had fresh dill, mostly mayo and a little mustard. But seriously, the brisket. read more

It was my first trip There Line wasnt too bad and moves quickly Great service anf Guys were super nice and helpful Ordered brisket ,turkey and a link of jalapeno cheese and all were Some of the best I've Had.. Brisket was what brisket should taste like and maybe the best ivr had including Franklins Sides were corn pudding , beans And potato salad and all stacked Up as excellent with the beans being awrsome and my favorite read more

Truth BBQ - Sampler of brisket ,turkey and jap sausage Great ! All of it ! - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Brisket was perfect. Melt in your mouth tender. Jalapeño sausage - outstanding. Pulled pork moist and delicious! Sides - fantastic! Servings were huge. Free beer while you wait, but no wait for us. Worth visiting. Service was fast and friendly read more

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This place is worth the hype. The food is delicious. It is the best BBQ I have had. Worth the stop and the waiting in line.

Food was absolutely delicious!!!! Best we've had hands down!! The guys were also super friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately we went a little late so they were out of a lot but we still enjoyed what we had. Obviously the brisket, with the creamy Mac and cheese and the Brussel sprouts were absolutely world famous as advertised. Again we enjoyed everything, so we will definitely be coming back and that's the "TRUTH!!" read more

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Arrived at 12:05 pm on Friday, 2 meats left brisket and pork ribs. Ordered Brisket, pork ribs, and jalapeno sausage. Brisket was moist, smoked to perfection. Ribs was seasoned extremely well, meat was moist and fell off the bone. Sausage had a great snap, delicious, ground to my liking The original is definitely way better read more

Truth BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Among the best bbq places in Texas ... but, really, anywhere. Tasty, tender, and appropriately fatty brisket. Fall off the bone ribs that are perfectly seasoned. Try the cole slaw and corn pudding. read more

Like most other reviews the sides here are pretty amazingly good. The corn pudding was definitely unique (something I've never had before) and oh my The brussel sprouts was to die for. The brisket was moist, flavorful, and just down right rich. We are brisket people and truth doesnt disappoint. The ribs were pretty good but we definitely enjoyed the brisket more. The hot sauces were a great addition to the meats and the tables are cleaned off, turned around pretty quickly and there was never a giant mound of trash or trays left around unattended for long. They also have to go containers for any leftovers by the utensils and soda fountain area. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and quick to clean up any messes. We made a stop here before flying out so we had 3 pieces of luggage with us that they were able to accommodate and store off to the side. I definitely look forward to coming back. read more

Truth BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

She had the pulled pork sandwich, I had The Whole Truth sandwich (house sausage & brisket). Both came on a regular bun. Both plates got pickles and pickled red onions. Sides we chose were pinto beans & potato salad. The sandwiches each would feed two people! The grilled meats were tender and juicy. No sauce needed, but we both tried the house BBQ sauce, which is a nice blend of vinegary-savory-sweet that accented the meats, didn't smother them. The sides were generous; the pinto beans had meat in them and weren't too spicy; a good accent for the grilled meats. The potato salad was a little on the dark side, but that may have been due to the generous amount of diced meat in it as well. Not sure if it was bacon, or what, but it hit the spot. The self-serve soda fountain was perfect. Service was as quick as it could be, given the quality of the food: one guy built the sandwiches as we ordered them and another scooped up the sides. We sidled over to the cash register and soon were diving in to the good food. Ambiance is "roadside BBQ joint," and it is well-earned and not a corporate put-on. Well worth the visit... and we'll be back. read more

We jumped in too fast and didn't snag a photo because the food looked that good. It did not disappoint in flavor either. The tater tot casserole was so good, full of flavor and the yummy crunchy bits. The 3 meat plater was more than enough for our family of 4. The ribs were so tender and full of flavor. The brisket was moist. Worth every penny for this small roadside bbq spot. read more

Truth BBQ in Brenham has been on my radar for quite a while, but I don't make it to that town very often. Well yesterday that changed after my family visited Blue Bell Creameries & man was it good. My family of 6 ordered their Texas Trinity platter to share, 1lb each of brisket & ribs & 3 sausage links (regular, jalapeño cheddar, brisket boudin), plus we added 1/4lb of turkey for my youngest. Sides for our order were mac n cheese & brisket beans. If I had to rank each the entree items from favorite to least favorite, I would go 1/brisket, 2/jalapeño cheddar sausage, 3/boudin, 4/ribs, 5/turkey, 6/mac n cheese, 7/brisket beans, & 8/regular sausage. Dont let this ranking fool you, though, because I would return & eat all of this again in a heartbeat. Their brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, & brisket boudin are special dishes. Truth is some of Texas' best IMO! Service was fast & friendly. The most negative things about our visit were parking, highway noise, & they only have a single, unisex public bathroom. read more

Truth BBQ - Texas Trinity platter -- fed 6 on my visit - A Texas-style barbecue platter featuring smoked brisket, pork belly, sausages, pickles, and pickled onions, served with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Holy crap. It was so lucky that we even ended up here. My husband and I were visiting some family in Houston, and we came super excited to experience Texas BBQ. We were driving with my family to Austin, and my cousin happened to recognize the logo on the side of the road and we immediately turned around. Best decision ever. The line is so long. It went way out the door and only for worse after we got there. Shoutout to the beautiful people of Truth BBQ that had free water and beer for us waiting. The one employee is a prankster though. He was coming out to denote that the beef ribs and turkey were sold out. He went to go mark the brisket as sold out, but just as everyone in line was about to have a heart attack, he said he was joking. Ha ha ha. Speaking of the brisket. Best I've ever had, and it's not close. We ordered so much once we finally got to the front of the line. And the sides are absolutely worthy of writing home about, especially the mac and cheese. The carrot cake was heavenly as well. Make it a point to stop here. It's absolutely worth the drive and the wait. read more

Truth BBQ - Water and beer outside for those in line - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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We stopped here hoping this place lived up to its name. We were NOT DISAPPOINTED. The staff was laidback, yet very welcoming. Inside of the building is cozy and there is plenty of outdoor, covered seating. But the most important thing is THE FOOD! The brisket is moist , tender and full of smokey flavor.The same is the "Truth" for the pork ribs. We got double servings of the tater tot casserole, and were so glad we did. It was rich, creamy and full of flavor.For dessert we got the coconut cake and the carrot cake; they both understood the assignment!. Both cakes delivered on rich, homemade flavor and texture, and the portions are enormous. We were very pleased with everything Truth BBQ served. Definitely a new bbq spot. read more

Truth BBQ - Top: carrot cake bottom coconut Cake Slice - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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One of the best BBQS we've been too. Rib meat fall off the bones. Brisket was very tender. Amazing sides too. I give this place a big fat "A" read more

The BBQ is amazing. Best sides of any BBQ stand I've ever eaten. The homemade cakes are a must. If his mom has made a hummingbird cake; buy a piece. I stop 3 times a month easily. Turkey sandwich with collard greens; is my go too. Only negative is the line on some days; can be an hour in the sun. The added seating over the years helps the experience read more

March 26, 2023 Came for the bluebonnets but, wanted to try this place because I read it was one of the top 10 best bbq places in Texas. Truth be told ... I've had better. Sorry, Leonard Botello IV...I'm not sure you were grilling in Brenham today but, there was nothing memorable about ANY of the food and I spent $40. I got 3 meat... brisket, pulled pork and pork ribs. Corn pudding, collards and coleslaw. Pulled pork looked like scraps and it had way too much fat in it; grossed me out. The brisket was dry so I used the bbq sauce... that tasted sweet and sour, sour like vinegar; didn't like it. The ribs were tasty and had plenty of meat. Corn dressing... blah..no onion, no nothing... The collards were ok but needed more salt & pepper, at least more ham... the coleslaw... was decent, I prefer sweeter. Dublin TX take on big red soda was great. For the money... disappointed read more

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Great Texas barbecue. You need to be there 30 minutes before opening because the line gets really long.. It is definitely worth your time.. The service is a friendly atmosphere. You will definitely go back again and again.. read more

The best bbq I've ever had. Vibe and staff were great. Get there before they open to beat the crowd. read more

Truth BBQ - 3 Meat. Sliced Brisket. Spare Ribs. Smoked Turkey Breast. Tater tot casserole. Corn pudding. The best bbq I've ever had. - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Truth has to seem like a throw back to most people. Old school Roadside, walk up ordering with outdoor seating so that the barbecue speaks for itself is risky, but they pull it off. I had the Houston location before this one and there are some pros and cons to each, although your gonna have to wait in line at either location. The BBQ itself is worth that 30-40min wait however, when you get good barbecue it starts to be difficult to distinguish between other good barbecue. Thankfully Truth falls into that upper ring of good bbq. Tender moist brisket, snappy flavorful sausage, fall of the bone ribs, they have it all. Cole slaw was elite, and the carb heavy sides (mac&cheese/tater tot casserole) were a little one note, still finished every bite though. read more

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The food was great, as well as the service. I went to the one in Brenham, Tx. The only problem is there is like no seating. There were two tables. Unless there was more seating I am unaware about. read more

Truth BBQ - Brisket, tater casserole and collared greens. - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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The best brisket! Excellent service and worth the wait. The corn pudding is delicious. You'll love it, just go.

Super good bbq chopped brisket sandwich, Mac and collards. Friendly staff and nice outdoor eating area. read more

Truth BBQ - Brisket sandwich, Mac and collards - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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This place is literally located on highway 290 and the sound of the highway just a few feet away is deafening. If you find yourself coming here, keep in mind there are only 8 parking spaces in their lot so you'll have to park on a surrounding street. You may also want to think about getting it to go since there's only about 12 picnic tables (and 2 inside) on the property. Keep in mind that they are only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. What's interesting, is the fact that the building that you order from is barely big enough to park a car in. You'll probably be standing in line anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes which is very common. They also offer some good desserts, such as coconut cake and banana pudding. As for drinks, they do have a soda machine, otherwise it's water. Their three meat plate will run you about $30, but you get some very healthy side portions, a full link of sausage, two ribs, and some brisket. I have to admit I was surprised how good the sides were, from the creamy coleslaw to the beans mixed with brisket to the creamy potato salad. The sausage links were meaty and cheesy and brisket was wonderfully moist and flavorful. The ribs were perfectly smoked and the meat fell off the bone. For another $40 you can add one of their beef ribs which are a meal in itself. Five stars for all the grub, but I have to subtract half a star for poor location, inadequate parking, outdoor bathroom, lack of seating, no alcoholic beverages sold (although they were handing out free cans of Lonestar) and no AC. This is definitely some of the best barbecue you'll find in Brenham, or for that matter anywhere else, and worthy of a return trip. And when you finally check out, like most places these days, get ready for that tip screen. ****1/2 stars read more

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Wow!! This place is amazing. They live up to the hype. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and the sauce is so good. For sides I got the collard greens and tater tot casserole. The tater tots are home made and NOT fried, which is great because I don't want all that oil from the fryer. If you were thinking about trying Truth, do not hesitate, it's the real deal. read more

The 5 stars and Texas Monthly rating are well deserved. From, top to bottom, this is a first rate Texas BBQ joint. The brisket is outstanding, mouth watering, and delicious. Nice thick crispy bark that packs a nicely seasoned punch. The smokey taste of the brisket is spot on. The Jalapeño, cheddar sausage is about as good as it gets. Nice snap to the case, big chunks of sausage and good spices. As to the sides the pinto beans and tater tot casserole are sublime. Very nice pairing. My wife also liked the collard greens. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Truth BBQ - Brisket, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, pinto beans, tater tot casserole - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

The outside it was nice but I don't see my self eating outside on a summer day in Texas sorry it's to hot and the inside with a small window ac way to small. Now the food it was good but for the price and the hype it's not all that, it's one of those places that you can say I been there that's it. Not the place that I can say man I can't wait to go back. read more

I was put off by the family ordering in front of us because they had 20 minutes to study the menu and still had to ask a dozen questions! "What are collard greens? Which is better, turkey or brisket?" And it went on. Frustrating. Our party had brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, pulled pork and sides of macaroni and cheese and collard greens. The brisket had the most beautiful thick crust and smoke ring. The meat was so tender and moist that neither my son or myself used any sauce! Some of the best I have ever had. The sausage was very good as were the sides. But that brisket was just too good we went a bought an additional pound to go. The picnic tables were comfortable and most impressive was the fact that the owner came by to see how everything was. Great service! Lastly, they have free beer while waiting in line! Outstanding experience! read more

Yum! I've been to Truth BBQ in Houston several times, but it was my 1st time at this location in Brenham. They have a small parking lot up front but extra parking in back. It's WAY smaller inside, but so worth the wait! The line moved briskly, which was fantastic because I was starving! I ordered the 2-meat plate with brisket and ribs. For my two sides, I ordered the mac n cheese and tater tot cheesy casserole. Oh! And I ordered the banana pudding too. We had to sit outside because there is limited sitting space inside. The day was lovely. Clear skies and cool, so it worked out. My food was so delicious! I especially loved the mouthwatering ribs. My friend enjoyed her brisket, but the pulled pork was a bit cold and hard to eat. Her two sides were great, though. Service was great. Food was scrumptious. The day was beautiful. Overall--it was a BBQ win! read more

Friendly staff, good barbecue, great sides but get there early so they don't run out. Definitely will go back when passing thru.

Water & ice cold beers available while you wait! Plenty of parking, and there's also a tree outside that provides shade thank goodness. Pro tip y'all, if you can, grab an umbrella for the line. We waited roughly an hour & half in line. When you get inside, everyone is warm friendly, nobody is in a rush. Small space inside, with a few tables, maybe two small groups can fit. Plenty of outdoor seating of course. Lots of folks just make friendly convo while waiting, and you really just get a big appetite ya know. We got a Texas Trinity, which comes with sausage, ribs, brisket. The sides are bomb, bbq is excellent. Tots & collard greens were my favorite side. The beans came in close too. 10/10 would come back while going to or from Austin. Just be prepared to wait in line. read more

Brenham location: Food was like any other BBQ place I've been to. Good, but nothing more. Loved the tater tot casserole and Mac-n-cheese! Bbq beans were good and so was broccoli cheese casserole. Coleslaw, nah. Regular brisket very dry, moist brisket better but still leaning on dry side. Pork ribs taste decent, but not over the top. Service, well after waiting in line for 45 min you'd expect a better experience. My son said "mom they were kinda rude". I don't think I'd agree 100% but it definitely wasn't welcoming. Then you move to checkout, again, not very welcoming. And don't come in asking for additional sauces unless you want to wait, again! Ambiance was ok, two tables inside, lots outside. They offer free lone star beer while you wait. That's a nice touch if you like beer. Now, I have tried Truth BBQ in Houston, TOTALLY different food and experience. It's above par!!! Go check it out!! read more

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Have gotten BBQ here numerous times always been excellent. If you get a piece of any of their 3 layer cakes it's enough for 3, as each layer is 2" thick. Of course the top has the most frosting. All the deserts are homemade and totally delicious. read more

Amazing barbecue! Stopped in at the recommendation from family. We were heading into Houston from Waco and wanted barbecue. Friendly staff and great food. The ribs were tender and fell right off the bone. Cliche but it's the truth lol. read more

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After visiting the Houston location I had to go back and try the original in Brenham. It didn't disappoint I had a lunch platter with brisket, ribs, and turkey. Come with an empty stomach read more

Truth BBQ - Ribs, turkey, brisket, baked beans, and mac - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas