BEST DAMN BBQ WE HAVE EVER HAD! MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BUST YOUR BELT TO THE NEXT HOLE KIND OF GOOD! And the staff is amazing too and who doesn't love a free beer! Don't miss this little shack on 290 to Austin or you're missing out! I just wish they were open during the week. read more

TRUTH is they are Awesome! As for Brenham, I've always been a Nathan's (Big Daddy's) BBQ or Chappell Hill Restaurant guy for BBQ lunches for years. Recently, I Yelped BBQ joints in Brenham, TRUTH'S high rankings came up. It's just outside Brenham, so I had to try them since I already know what Nathan's is like. I got there only 3 hours after they opened at 11am and all the meat they had left was Beef and Turkey. Take Note: They sell out fast! Plus, there was a line out the door adding another 15-30 minute wait. So factor that in.. Not the ideal situation but well worth it. The staff was nice and the indoor seating is only about 25 seats. The rest is Outdoor seating. Supposedly they are opening another location on Washington Ave in Houston by years end. That would be Epic if they do that because they crank our some killer BBQ. The sides were excellent too. I especially liked the Creamy Potato Salad and the BBQ Sauce (Tangy/Sweet) was consistent. read more

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I've been on a mission to find the best BBQ in Texas and this place wins hands down. It was amazing and worth the hour drive from Houston and 45 minuet wait in line once there. The brisket was so tender and full of flavor. The Mac and cheese was so on point and the baked beans were the best I've ever tasted. I cannot believe this gem is so awesome. I super highly recommend Truth BBQ if you want the best BBQ you ever tasted. read more

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Waited in line for dry brisket and over-priced beef ribs. Never have I spent so much money on bbq and been so disappointed. The beef ribs were good, but I have had better for less money. read more

Now, this is a little out of the way but if you so happen to cross pathway with this BBQ joint, then you definitely have to check it out! The joint is small with an outside tent seating area. We arrived right before lunch and the line wasn't too long yet. But right at noon (on a weekend), the line exploded! Once the BBQ is in front of your face, then you forget about that line and remember why you came here in the first place. I am a ribs person so of course, I had to get ribs. The ribs were soft and smokey! The sausage was smokey as well so I also recommend getting that. I enjoyed the sides (i.e. veggies and mash potatoes) which a meal is not completed without them. The BBQ sauce that you can eat with the meat was superb. Come check out this place if you haven't already! read more

Truth BBQ - Yummy bbq! - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Get the tater tot casserole. There are so many flavors in that thing, and they all work together perfectly resulting in a masterpiece side. Honestly, I'd eat that thing as an entree! Load me up a to-go box of it! I really enjoyed the turkey as well. The pulled pork and the moist brisket are top notch. Both paired well with their homemade pickles and pickled onions. I liked the texture of the ribs; it gives you a good bite while still tender enough to come cleanly off the bone, but I could do without the sourness in the barbecue sauce that coated the ribs. The sausage was fine. I got the regular sausage so I set myself up for fine. The corn pudding was interesting - mushy and lots of corn flavor. I'm guessing it was corn inside of bread pudding. The banana caramel cake was amazing. I can't express how much I appreciate a good slice of cake that isn't just sugar. The crunchy bits on top of the cake are very sweet and satisfies the sugar craving, but the frosting and the cake itself let flavors other than sweetness shine. I got to Truth at 10:40am on Sunday and there was a line of about 20 people. Parking space is very limited but you can park on the grass and on the side of the road behind the restaurant. After the doors opened, it was another 20 minutes to get inside to order. Only 8 people inside at a time because it's a really small building. The line does not move fast so there's probably always going to be a line. The food is good enough to wait in line for. I really hate lines, so it says something that I'd be willing to wait in line for Truth BBQ. There's not much inside seating and outside seating only works on good weather days. This was my last stop on my TX top 50 BBQ passport, so I was grateful that it was so delicious and overall a great experience. Highly recommended! read more

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My favorite BBQ place! Sides and desserts are also awesome... only down side is the waiting line outside in the weather! Prices are pretty rich but food is so tasty! read more

This place is the definition of Michelin 3 star. If you are a food connoisseur, BBQ enthusiast, or meat eater in general, you must travel to this place, regardless of how long the trip is. This place can compete with any BBQ joint in the world. Everything we ordered was to die for. We got there around 10:45, 15 mins before it opened. The line was not bad, probably due to the location. After about 20-30 mins of drinking free beer, we were ordering our food. We ordered Brisket, Pork ribs, both types of Sausage, and a beef rib. Everything was ridiculously moist, to the point where sauce was completely unnecessary. Flavors were very simple, not too much black pepper like Austin BBQ. Brisket can compete with Franklins; you can't find a "better" brisket than this. The pork ribs were hands down the best I've had in Texas, maybe better than anything I tried in Memphis. The jalapeño cheese sausage was probably the best sausage I've had. The other sausage was also on point, easily better than anything I've ordered in Texas, I just like the jalapeño one more. Beef rib is also as good as it gets; maybe even better Louie Mueller's, idk. I can't emphasize enough that all of these meats were dripping with fat and had absolutely zero need for sauce. Small details make this place over the top. The sides were A1, bread was homemade, homemade pickles, pickled onions, homemade cakes.. these people definitely love doing this. Please do yourself a favor, make a road trip to this place. read more

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Good lord!!! I've been stalking this place for a few weeks and on the way back home from Austin we finally stopped in. Parking is a struggle but PLEASE don't let this run you off. The door is to remain closed if you can't fit inside, but there's plenty of free beer and water while you wait in line (that moves extremely fast!) By the time we arrived brisket and pork ribs were the only meats left.... but they certainly did not disappoint. This was by far the most delicious BBQ I've had ever. In life. The brisket literally FELL APART and was full of flavor. The ribs were amazing as well. We also tried the macaroni and cheese with bacon and it's as good as it sounds. Needless to say this will be my pit stop each and every time I go to Austin! I'm ashamed I didn't get a photo of my food. It smelled so Good I dove right in :) read more

Truth BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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This place was well worth the wait...literally. I stood is line for about 30-45 minutes for some of the best bbq AND cake EVER!!! Yes, there is a line...outside...in the heat BUT don't let that stop you. They provide free beer and water (just leave a tip) and you'll meet some pretty cool people while you wait. The only bad side is the possibility that they'll run out of food before you order (definitely a heartbreak moment). It's best to get here early to secure your spot in line and get out of the sun faster. The people are friendly and you get to sample the meat. Not a measly sample either. A sample that makes you want to kiss them in the mouth. I've been here twice and so far I've ordered: -the brisket (chews itself, so moist) -jalapeño cheddar sausage (not really my fav BUT still delicious) -pork rib (I messed up my shirt eating a rib. Damn thing was so tender it slipped right off the bone and onto my shirt. I was happily angry to still eat it!) -baked beans (sweet, but with a tang) -mac & cheese (almost passed out when they topped it with extra cheese and bacon...mhmm) -baked potato (it's more like brisket with a side of loaded potato) THE CAKE!!! They have several selections available like chocolate, pound cake, Italian cream, strawberry etc. YALL! This cake is better than your great, great grandmother's cake on easy Sunday morning! That pound cake had me thinking about all the lies I've told to mothers, aunts, friends, grandmothers. First, they give you 2-3 thick slices (you know you wanted a second slice anyway) for only 6 bucks and it's homemade (I could taste the butter). Even if they run out of BBQ, get a slice a cake. It's makes it so much better when your heartbroken over missing the BBQ. They have outdoor seating that's covered if you choose to stay (definitely recommended) and a unisex restroom. I've only been here twice and yes they make you wait for it, but I absolutely LOVE this place! read more

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This is the best BBQ in Texas, maybe anywhere. The service is also great. Get there early, they run out because it is that good.

Hot damn! This place lives up to its hype! You get a nice scenic tour going through Brenham with its grassy lands and pastures. Leading into the place, it has all the traditional appearances of a BBQ joint, complete with the gravel driveway, lopsided streetside parking, tin can building structure, steaming wooden benches, creaking wood stairs, even a raggedy quilt draping the walls. The surroundings alone transports you and is part of the experience. And there is the most awesome, soul-tingling blues rock pumping and grinding out from the speakers. I dig it before I even eat. The line is bumper to bumper but it moves fast. The space is very tight but everything was orderly and it worked. I feel the kinda bad for the indoor diners because they were face to buttock level with people constantly shuffling in. The menu is written on a chalkboard out front behind the counter. It's your basic fare and it all sounds good. We got the brisket, pulled pork, Mac and cheese with collard greens. The meats were monstrous juicy mounds of smokey meaty deliciousness. They were both moist with good bite, flavorful and fragrant. The tallest guy (who looked completely thrilled to be doing this work), bedazzled us with his knife handiwork, double-handed chopping the bejeezus out of our brisket in three seconds, like a mini hibachi grill show. I normally favor the brisket over all else in most BBQ, but I have the say the pulled pork edged out as the winner. Salty, juicy, stringey, with just enough burnt corners to darken the flavor just so. It deepened the saltiness even more in those bits. It didn't get a bitter char but just a crisp burnt-ness, i.e perfection. The mac and cheese was fantastic. Creamy, rich, cheesy. The pasta had the right bite. And even when it cooled, it still remained creamy unlike some other places where it would gum up once cooled. Collard greens- yum. Cooked to soft perfection, with tomatoes to give a touch acidity, bacon to give natural saltiness. Even the stems were cooked to a soft bite, which is important because these greens can easily be tough and fibrous. It was cradled in its own yummy juices. It was flavored perfectly. Even the pickles and pickled onions had a freshness to them. I'm sure they are made locally if not in house. Fresh peppers and herbs and a crispness that does not come from jars that embalm them on a dusty shelf. Everything was flavored perfectly. Only complaint would be the bread was slightly dry. I think I would have liked the bread a lot. It's cut thick and fluffy with a good crust. But it may have been exposed to open air for too long. And don't forget to add their hot sauce varieties which are equally good. There is even Lone Star beer sitting in ice coolers offered to anyone and everyone. How awesome is that? Be sure to leave these guys a nice tip in the jar they left there. You get the all around Southern BBQ experience while you sweat up a storm in Texas August summer heat on the patio. My clothes stuck to me like a second skin. Despite the inferno heat, the patio is spacious, airy and nice, with a well groomed surrounding garden. I am even in love with the lush vibrant tree they planted out on the side. What is that? These BBQ guys and gals look like all around cool and likable folks, like people you'd just want to hang out with. And then you see their attention to detail and the care and passion that goes into their foods, even the music and decor, and then you also gain a respect for their craft. This place is now marked as one of my favorite, if not the favorite, BBQ joint. " I think i luv ya from head to toe"- Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam read more

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One of my favorite BBQ spots (and I eat a lot of BBQ). Let's start from the beginning- get there early on the weekends, at least 15 min before they open (it's worth it). The service is always top notch- they're always so friendly and helpful. When ordering- get extras (you're going to want more later). Some people say "skip the sides" at BBQ places, but don't do that. read more

Best BBQ this side of heaven. Lean brisket is tender and their cakes are outstanding worth the wait!!!

Woa! We read this place had good BBQ, but damn, that was soooo GOOD. And thats the "TRUTH" ha. But seriously, the potato bread was excellent, the ribs were sooo soft. Fall off the bone, and good balance between sweet and pepper. The brisket was moist and the sides were delicious. If i had to say, my favorite side was the beans. Y'all, there were brisket chunks IN THE BEANS! Yes yes yes for the win. Not spicy, could definitely enjoy the flavors. Meh to the sausage, but i don't Eat spicy. Overall, excellent lunch! read more

There is excellent service .The price your paying is definitely worth your money it is so tasty and Not store bought /microwaved food .Staff is very kind I very much recommend this place if your looking for good quality food and happen to be nearby this restaurant. read more

We stopped here on a recommendation of the Tater tot casserole and we were not disappointed with that but I heard the corn is better so can't wait to come back and try that. We stood outside and waited about 20 minutes to be one of the 8 people allowed inline inside, they were quick and fast in taking your order and getting us our food. My daughter and I shared the 2 meat plate, with 2 sides, and it was the perfect amount of meat and sides. We both brought brisket and sausage home and I have some ribs that will be dinner tonight. The cakes looks so good, anxious to try the banana caramel. read more

So happy I finally stopped and they still had food left!! They open thurs -Sunday from 11:00 till they run out.. Which is fast do to all the people stopping and waiting to get awesome bbq!! I got the 2 meat platter with ribs and brisket!!' Outstanding ... I recently judged the rib portion of a bbq cookoff at Bahia hall in carmine texas and these ribs topped all 19 that I tried!!! A most go to destination only an hour from Houston off 290 in Brenham,Texas ! I had to review again! I went back on a cold rainy Saturday.. Stood in line for about an hour but I got a complimentary beer .. met some great folks and was given an umbrella! If people do this than the food must be really good??!! YES. Once you get inside and it's your turn to order you realize why you stood in line so long! read more

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Friendliest little BBQ joint! Arrived around 11:30 am on a Friday and waited about 20 min. Excellent service. Brisket and garlic sausage were delicious. Pork was pulled to order. Collard greens were amazing and a nice variation to traditional sides. BBQ sauce had a vinegar base which I enjoyed a lot, but the meat doesn't need sauce. The red velvet cake...do yourself a favor and get a slice. It's worth it. Can't wait to come back. read more

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We took a detour to get to this place. Unfortunately they were permanently closed. There's a sign that says to visit the place in Houston But That didn't do us any good since we drove all that way. They should at least have put something on their website it said this place was closed. We were not happy about that. read more

Holy smokes you know I take BBQ reviews serious...and OMG this place is off the hook. Texas Monthly magazine got this one dead right. The brisket is on point, the ribs are superb and the pull pork is to die for...even the sweet tea is perfection in a cup...please don't forget to get a piece of the giant cake while you are there... read more

Pulled pork sandwich is a must try!!!! The rib plate is also very good. For each plate, the portion is way much more than you thought. And they have free beers! I thought we are going to wait for like 20-30 mins before we arrive, but it's Saturday 1:30 pm and we only waited 5 mins in the line. read more

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We stopped by after Round Top & we were HIGHLY impressed!!! The staff was super sweet, the food was incredible, and the atmosphere was fun. I got the pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese & my boyfriend got the chopped brisket sandwich with Mac n cheese and pinto beans. We absolutely loved it!!! We will definitely be back. read more

On a weekend adventure from Austin to the Woodlands we stopped here on a whim. And all I can say is WOW. First class Texas BBQ. Don't miss out by driving past. Not a thing we ordered wasn't good. read more

Yum great BBQ and it's so cute with a little yeti coolers full of beer of course Texas beer!

Food is great, very inefficient in service. We've walked away several times because they are just too slow and you can only stand in line outside so long. read more

Food: 2 stars Tender, juicy, flavorful Service: 1 star Friendly, gives you samples Presentation: Small, beware of line at times, clean Value: 1 star Cheap and looooots of food 2 meat plate- burnt ends and jalapeño cheese sausage with corn pudding and potato salad and bread: Not chewy, tender with great flavor; good spice and gooey cheese oozing out; epic corn pudding!!!!!! Sweet and savory; mayonnaise based; homemade and thick, good flavor 2 meat plate- brisket and pork ribs with greens and Mac and cheese: Juicy and crunchy outside, tender; juicy and flavorful crisp outside, tender; not too soft, a bit bland; swirl pasta with creamy cheese (bacon made it too salty) read more

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It's a little too pricey and really nothing wowing about it, long, I'm my opinion just an other bbq place.

Moist brisket=3* Pork ribs=3* Pulled pork =4* Sauce=2* Service=3* Price=1* The wait was extremely long for bbq, no pickles/onions/jalapeños, and I had to ask for bread. You can get wayyyy better bbq for that price. Not coming back read more

It Is the truth. They do sell out quickly, we came on a Sunday afternoon at 2 pm and by the time we were done they had sold out of beef and pork ribs along with brisket. My favorite of everything I tried was the pork ribs, they didn't have any beef ribs when we ordered, next I really like the sausage along with the pulled pork and the brisket was all good. Though the brisket did have a little more fat than I like. The Mac N Cheese with cheddar and bacon on top was good, so was the potato salad. 1 meat plate with 2 sides and bread was around 12.95, 2 meat plate 14.95 and three meat 15.95 if I remember right and add a dollar for each additional meat. The whole family loved their meals! From other reviews there is a "dino" plate and free beer in the cooler. :) Not too much of a fan of the cake, but can't complain too much, I'd take the red velvet over the German chocolate. read more

So I am a self-proclaimed bbq snob. Most of the time I'd say the best bbq is found at a family members home or this one food truck in South Austin. I'm very picky when it comes to bbq. The ever famous Franklin's and Salt Lick (both in Austin) just won't do. And I was scared that Truth was going to be a bust. However, let me tell you TRUTH BBQ IS THE REAL DEAL. Hands down some of the best bbq I've had, period. We stopped in around 2 p.m. on our way through Brenham & they were already sold out of pulled pork and sausage. So I went for the pork ribs and brisket with a side of Mac and cheese & potato salad. Those ribs... Great flavor. Meat literally fell off the bone. So delicious. The brisket... Super juicy and smokey and full of flavor. Even the sides were delicious. I literally ate until I couldn't eat anymore. It was so good and I know where I'll be stopping any time we are passing through Brenham. read more

Truth BBQ - Brisket, ribs, Mac and cheese & potato salad. Everything was perfect. - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

This place is goooooood. Small place with outdoor seating. Not a lot of seating inside so if you come on a beautiful day bring your sunscreen. In order of my favorites. Meats: Beef ribs - HUGE, tender and flavorful. You can only order by the pound so you will be sharing this or it will be the only meat you eat. Note-this cannot be a part of any of the meat plates. Jalapeño cheese sausage - juicy, cheesy and the right amount of spicy without being overwhelming. Brisket - this was a dryer than I was hoping BUT it still had good flavor. I recalling like the rub they use. Pork Ribs - these were good but not favorite. Sides: Potato Salad - traditional and creamy. Corn pudding - sweet and good. Baked beans - I liked these but they do have a little bit more of a tomatoey vinegar taste than most I've had. Mac & Cheese - with bacon chunks on top. Would have liked it to be a little more creamy. Overall it was great and would love to go back. read more

Truth BBQ - Beef ribs, brisket, pork ribs, sausage, potato salad, baked beans, mac & cheese, and corn pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

I have eaten brisket my whole life, it's my favorite thing to order when we get BBQ which is at least 2 times a week. Passed through town and stopped at Truth Bbq. It's so small we actually passed it and had to turn around. So glad we did. This is the best brisket I have eaten in my whole life. Looking forward to our next road trip so we can stop by again! read more

I don't know if a name has ever been more fitting. This is my second visit to Truth and I've been dreaming about it since my first visit 17 months ago. We came all the way from Virginia to get in on this meal! Its clear from the line outside that this "hidden gem" is getting the attention it deserves, because there is nothing on the menu that doesn't blow expectations away. I've had EVERYTHING on the menu, at this point, and it is all amazing. The sausage though... Get the sausage. Hooray for free beer too. How do you top that? read more

Truth BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

This place was pretty awesome. Stopped off while driving through Brenham looking for blue bonnets and pretty glad we did. Parking can be a bit of work if they're busy, and it seems they might always be. The building itself is pretty small with a few tables inside, a counter where they cut and weigh the meat and another end to the counter where you pay and the cakes stare at you. Those cakes were pretty big looking but I was here for the meat. Sadly a guy 2 orders in front of me got the last beef rib, but I did get to try the brisket which was juicy and delicious. Definitely required zero sauce, but that was tasty too. Wife has the truth potato which was ENORMOUS. So anyway after you order, you wait to grab your food then head outside to find a picnic table. The sides I had were both good, the coleslaw and potato salad. Finally their pickled goods pretty much sealed the deal and if all of the above isn't enough to convince you, they offer free lonestars to anyone of age! Will definitely be back to try again in the future! read more

Really great BBQ. Sides were also wonderful. The mustard sauce was amazing. I kept dreaming of it so I had to order some. Line was also relatively short. We got there at 10:45 and it was about an hour wait. read more

This spot just outside Brenham,TX is phenomenal. The brisket is good, the pork ribs are fabulous and the sausages were tasty as well. Don't miss the Tatertot casserole and the corn pudding sides. We bought the Holy Trinity (1 pound each of 3 meats and 2 sides for 80 dollars ). The folks are super nice, add fresh bread and house made pickles and pickled onions to the order. Great place that we'll stop at every time we pass through Brenham. read more

Stopped on a whim. Excellent decision. I've probably told 10 people about this place since I visited on the way from Houston to Austin. Got the pork ribs, brisket, and garlic sausage. Sides were corn pudding and potato salad. The potato salad was OK. Corn pudding was pretty good. Garlic sausage was good. Brisket was great. The STAR of the show, however, were the pork ribs. The dry rub seasoning stole the show. If I go back, I'll be getting the pork ribs only. read more

We tried pork ribs, garlic sausage, turkey, pulled pork and beef brisket. Also had collard greens, tatertot casserole, corn pudding and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the beef brisket. I've never had brisket that literally melted in my mouth. I would go out of my way again for this place. read more

Truth BBQ - Pork ribs, garlic sausage, turkey, pulled pork and beef brisket; mac and cheese, tatertot casserole, corn pudding and collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Legit Top Tier BBQ. Brisket was amazing -- right up there with Terry Blacks in Austin. Sides were top notch! Mac n' Cheese was the best I've had -- nicely balanced. Pickles were super fresh. The Carmel banana cake was fantastic -- like someone make banana bread into a dessert. Time wise, we arrived late at 1:30p, line was to the street -- about an hour long. Only thing left was Brisket and sides. Wish I could have tried the ribs and sausage. Next time we are out near Brenham, we will visit again. read more