Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse

Barbecue restaurant · Elgin

Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse

Barbecue restaurant · Elgin

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188 US-290, Elgin, TX 78621

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Known for German sausages, ribs, & brisket in a dinerlike setting.  

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188 US-290, Elgin, TX 78621 Get directions

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+1 512 281 3331
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Best Texas Restaurants on the Drive Between Austin and Houston | Eater Austin

"The city of Elgin is known for smoked beef sausages — it’s considered the sausage capital of the state. Then it stands to reason that the smokehouse is the best place for said sausages. There are a la carte sausages, sausage sandwiches, baked potatoes topped with sausages, barbecue plates with other smoked meats, take-home packs, sausage-laden queso, and the list goes on and on. Takeout orders can be placed online, in person, or through the drive-thru; there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

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Danny Jock

Google
Had a lovely chat with the staff and it was early…11am but I wanted a meat snack after donut at Elgin donut…I got a pound of ribs and ate them with their Texas BBQ and Honey Mesquite BBQ sauces. Clean place. Nice clean restroom. Delicious tender big St. Louis pork ribs. Will be back for the famous Sausage and ofcourse some moist succulent Brisket.

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Google
It was a pleasure to record video commercials for Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse! The Meyer Family has been crafting mouthwatering sausages and smoked meats for over 75 years. The BBQ restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring signature brisket, ribs, turkey breast, and award-winning sausages. Private Party Room is perfect for the family gathering or corporate events. I loved the ribs and brisket at Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse!!! Make sure you check out the Smokehouse in Elgin, TX.

Tiffany nichole

Google
Came on a Tuesday and got some really good meat. The brisket had an awesome bark and the ribs had a wonderful flavor. I’d argue the meats did not require sauce. Sides were sides, nothing special. Friendly service.

Marsha Russell

Google
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect barbecue place, and mine is in Driftwood, Texas, with huge open pits, the option of outdoor seating under live oaks, friendly wait staff, and a rustic atmosphere. Meyer’s does not fall into those categories. You stand in line, read the menu from the board or card, and tell the person behind the register your order, which is delivered to your table a bit later. You get your own plastic knives and forks. The dining room lacks much character, though the wooden ceiling does add some warmth. The food, however, was delicious. I got a sandwich that had brisket, beef sausage, and grilled onions, as well as a side order of Mexican cream corn. My friend got a pulled pork sandwich. We were both happy with our food. If you like beer with your BBQ, your options are limited. I asked the woman taking my order what beers they had, and she said, “I don’t know; they are in the cooler over there.” The cooler was behind the counter and had a glass door, so all I could see were Coors Light and Bud Light. There were a couple of others but you get the drift. There is a wonderful mural just inside the door. That and the food are worth coming for. But it ain’t the one in Driftwood.

Karen Moore

Google
The food is absolutely amazing! We've been there a couple times, both times i had the turkey plate with green beans and Mexico style creamed corn. The beans were good, but the turkey was spectacular, and only topped by the creamed corn. The corn is slightly spicy, which was just perfect in my opinion. Turkey was moist but not overly do, with outstanding smoke flavor. Meyer's is a fun place, pretty much set up like any other Texas barbecue, but dang, their food is great! Employees are very nice, helpful and efficient.

TheMcdademan

Google
Ordered a Cowabunga sandwich and paid almost $15 just to get home and find they only gave me a brisket sandwich 😡 feel ripped off!! Update: I went back and James made it right. Thanks James!

Michael Mageo

Google
got the 3 meat plate with Brisket (always order moist), sausage and ribs. Sodes were mac n cheese and pinto beans. Lets break it down Brisket 🤤 8.5/10. Great seasoning, beautiful bark, juicy and tender Ribs 7.8/10. Seasoning was decent and perfect bite through tenderness Sausage 9/10. The sausage is spot on (which it should be seeing as how Elgin is the sausage capital lol) Mac n cheese 7.8/10. Moist and creamy. Flavor was good but could use a tad bit more cheese flavor. Definitely one of the better restaurant quality mac n cheese. Beans 5/10. Not sure what happened here but first bite was lacking flavor. I spoke with the wonderful staff and they brought me some of the bean seasoning. Much better once I added seasoning. Staff 10/10 very nice and welcoming. Overall 8.0

Tammy Newton

Google
My husband Eric Newton and I rode 2 hours on our bikes to go check out this restaurant. It was so worth the time and ride. I have NEVER had brisket that was as good as theirs. It was moist, tender and the flavor was amazing. Usually when I get brisket, it's usually stringy, but not this. Not just the food being good, the people were very nice. We had a great conversation with one of the owners Greg Meyers. We so enjoyed listening to the stories about how the family started the business. All the recipes were handed down and never been altered over the years. The atmosphere is very nice. Want to say thank you to Garret for taking pictures of my husband and I. If you want really good bar-b-que, other foods and dessert with good service, you definitely need to go there. My husband and I will definitely be going back.
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James A.

Yelp
Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse BBQ opened in 1998, but the history of the Meyer family and meat processing in Elgin, TX goes back to the 1930's. My nephew and I had the chance to stop in soon after it opened at 10 am on a Friday. It has a very large dining area, fully air conditioned with different separate areas. There is a small counter selling Meyer's sausages and souvenirs. The main ordering area has the meats ready to carve once ordered. The friendly cashier told us a little about the choices, and we decided to sample. You pay upfront, and then wait a little bit while the meat is carved and sides are put into cups. We got the two meat plate for $15.75, up charging to the brisket for additional $2.50 (no choice in getting either moist or lean...they gave us lean), and having the beef garlic sausage as the other choice. Sides were mashed potatoes and pinto beans. It all came on a styrofoam plate pretty quick. There are self serve stations with huge amount of dill pickle spears, white onions, pickle slices, ketchup and cheddar cheese. Pickles and onions are a great addition to any rich and fatty meats, and these were cold and crispy. I thought the food was just OK, with my favorite being the sausage and the crisp pickles. The sausage was flavorful, coarsely ground the way I like it, and definitely have a nice snap when you break through the casing. The brisket was OK, definitely had the smoke ring and it looks beautiful as it was being carved, but pretty plain when eaten as part of the two meat plate, and a bit dry. Reminded me of what you can get at a chain like Dickey's (where the brisket is reused from previous day if necessary), but maybe a bit even lower...definitely not as good as what you can get at a chain like Rudy's. Perhaps it would be better in a sandwich, stacked a bit higher. The pinto beans was enjoyed and the mashed potatoes were very simple, just potato with no cream/milk or cheese mixed in. All in all, the prices are very reasonable. You self-bus, and we were in/out really quick, which we appreciated, giving us enough time to hit the next BBQ place.
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Brenda C.

Yelp
This family business has been here in Elgin for forever!! If you like barbecue, it's the place to get it. They have all the sauce, pickles, onions, and peppers on a bar to load up yourself. You walk in and order from the counter. Your barbecue of choice arrives on a tray. This is, of course, a great family place. It's quiet and reserved. My favorite here is the chopped beef sandwich. You get a nice sized portion that won't rob you. Enjoy!
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Steve W.

Yelp
I read through all the post Covid reviews before coming here. Many yelpers complained about the consistency of the barbecue. There's also that comparison to Southside bbq less than a mile away on the same side of the road. Ironically, as of this writing, both establishments share a cumulative 3 1/2 star rating. I also noticed most reviewers left no pictures, there's 10 from me. The two of us got here at the height of Friday lunch hour and there were very few patrons inside and no line. I got the three meat plate and my friend got the two meat. They do not serve baby back ribs here, St. Louis style only. The first thing I noticed about the brisket was a barely discernible smoke ring and the sausage was overly greasy and flavorless. The brisket was a little on the dry side as were the ribs. The meat did not fall off the rib bone, you actually had to chew it off. They do have three choices of barbecue sauce which are pretty decent and come in handy if your brisket is not moist like mine was. The three meat plate is $20 and they charge an additional $2.50 if you want brisket. I do have to admit the four sides we had were actually pretty good. The chicken was tender and good, but not very smoky as was the pulled pork. Some other mentionables about the place, they do have a good fixens bar, but no salad bar. They do have some commercial bottled beer in the cooler and they serve bluebell ice cream. You can also get prepacked sausages to go along with their signature barbecue sauces. At one end of the building is a private room for parties up to 79 people. When it's time to cash out with your card, that tip screen will be waiting starting at 5%. The barbecue here is good, but for the money I was kind of expecting more. I'll stick to Southside. ***1/2 overall.
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Bruce B.

Yelp
After careful consideration, I have decided that I will no longer stop here for BBQ. Each time throughout the past 30 years or so when I have eaten here (too many to count), I am disappointed with something or other after eating here. Don't get me wrong - the BBQ here is seldom terrible. It's just that it's never great, either.
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Steve F.

Yelp
Elgin sausage is famous, but I thought that I'd go out to Elgin for some. Meyer's situated right on 290 - blink, and you'll miss it, like I did (the Waze girl must've fallen asleep). I turned around and arrived just a couple minutes after opening, on a Sunday morning. The gal greeting me behind the counter seemed like she was happy to be there, which is always a good sign. I ordered two types of sausage with two sides (potato salad and cole slaw, of course). The sausage was so delicious that it tasted better without the excellent BBQ sauce. The sides were also really good - a large scoop of either, which was sufficient. The pickles tasted odd to me, but I am used to pickles being made differently, I suppose. Freshly-cut onions. The sausage was at center stage, though, and sold the show. Since I was the only dine-in customer (apart from a few takeout orders being picked up), almost to be expected on a Sunday morning, I can't attest to the ambiance except to say that the decor and furnishings were about what one could expect from a family-style Texas BBQ restaurant. They also sell meats that you can cook for yourself, and have to-go package specials, as well. The food and the establishment were just as I'd hoped. I look forward to going back and trying other items on the menu.
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James W.

Yelp
First timer. Stopped in for some beef sausage which I generally buy from Southside Smokehouse which is just down the street. The sausage had a great flavor. Very comparable to Southside. The cashier was very friendly. The decor is very country which it should be !!!!
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Kelly K.

Yelp
Everything here is absolutely delicious! Huge fan of the brisket and pork ribs, and of course, all the sausage! Definitely order some to take home: freezes well and just as yummy later! Reasonably priced and great service.
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Lowell O.

Yelp
They have really great smoked chicken. So tasty! Maybe the best anywhere. Their pork-n-garlic sausages are very nice. And we love all their side dishes and their cobbler. BBQ is subjective, and we already have our favorite places for brisket, beef sausage and bbq sauce. Myers won't change that for us. But it's a great bbq restaurant, with lots of room, nice decor, bottled beer, fair prices, friendly staff, and a room in the back for large parties.

L B.

Yelp
Stopped here on our way back home from Austin. I got two little sausage wraps about 4" long (very small), two loaded baked potatoes & a bowl & it was over $50. The sausage was okay. I've had worse, but I've definitely had way better. We get ready to eat our potatoes & they look like they're weeks old. Dark brown, burnt on the skins, dry & just way overcooked. So disgusting. I never have left a review on here before, but I decided to today because this is unacceptable. The food that people are okay with serving just down right blows my mind sometimes. This was in the early afternoon too, so it's not like I walked in five minutes to close. Save your money & go somewhere else.

S H.

Yelp
I try and stop here on my way to Austin. Main reason is to pick up a few packs of their sausage. I've also had a turkey sandwich to go that was good.

Suzie M.

Yelp
Excellent BBQ chicken (dark meat) and very good fountain drink (Diet Pepsi). Everything else was below par. Fatty brisket dry and burnt, sausage is dry, ribs are average, pinto beans tender but not seasoned and needed salt, green beans straight from a can of unsalted green beans, potato salad average, original sauce WAY too sweet. How about some pickled onions? Nice sturdy plastic cups and the place is very clean. Also the service was good. But I go to a BBQ place to get great BBQ even if it's a hole in the wall and that didn't happen here.
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Jennifer H.

Yelp
Nice place, friendly staff but the food was very disappointing. We ended up throwing an entire plate away as it tasted like it had turned. The turkey was dry and the chopped beef had little to no flavor.

Sarah S.

Yelp
Worst bbq ever. Even the potato salad was gross. How do you mess up potato salad? Brisket way over priced for the dry shoe leather they give you.

Travis B.

Yelp
I've never left a review before but felt the need for this place. I came here for lunch on Wednesday 8/28. Service was terrible. Lady behind the counter was rude and zero help for my first time here. Over priced bbq bowl with no flavor whatsoever. Very small serving of meat with way too much macaroni. Sanitizer dispensers were both empty which capped off the experience on the way out. Don't go here!

Marie P.

Yelp
The chicken and bbq was excellent. I must honestly say the sides weren't their best feature. But that's okay. We focused on the carnivore's delight.
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Maxine J.

Yelp
I don't know what they do to their sausages, but they literally melt in your mouth! No tough casing that you have to chew for 20 mins and then discreetly spit into your napkin. My husband and I always get the Cowabunga sandwich. Heaven!- I happen to make THE best German Chocolate cake...but theirs comes in a very close 2nd. Meyers is definitely top 1st class Texas BBQ!
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Destiny L.

Yelp
Went here with a few friends that had reccomended it. Got the brisket, ribs, mac and cheese and banana pudding. Brisket was nice and spicy but pretty rough on the outside. Ribs were good but didn't have a lot of meat on them. Mac and cheese could've had more flavor but it was okay. Would not reccomend the banana pudding. The cashier was really nice but because we went really close to closing so it was pretty empty.
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Betty C.

Yelp
The staff was very friendly. Unfortunately their BBQ sauce was the worst I've ever had... tasted like a can of tomato sauce - it made the whole experience very difficult to enjoy. The brisket was meh, the chicken was ok - just needed more salt... the sausage was delicious (especially with the golden bbq sauce option that tastes like honey mustard)...and the beans/coleslaw/potato salad were good as well. I loved all of the historical photos posted up around the building... and their restrooms were very clean. I'd come here again but bring a bottle of my own bbq sauce!

Mike O.

Yelp
Service is good. BBQ was OK. Jalapeño and cheese sausage (IMO) didn't have much flavor or spice. Brisket was good. Pork Ribs were OK. I like BBQ with seasonings and spice.

Bonnie S.

Yelp
I stopped at Myers barbecue on the way home this afternoon and bought a baked potato and am so very very disappointed. The potato is either a day old or just plain overcooked and it smelled like it too. I just had to throw it out.I stopped at Myers barbecue on the way home this afternoon and bought a baked potato and am so very very disappointed. The potato is either a day old or just plain overcooked and it smelled like it too. I just had to throw it out. I truly like the barbecue brisket and the sausage and give them two thumbs up but never again will I get a potato.

Tammy S.

Yelp
Spent $168 on food to go for my elderly father's party. All boxed up when I arrived. Shocked to find they gave me blackened fat - no meat in place of brisket, gross looking sausage - uncooked and tasted nasty. Brown coke slaw, stringy green beans, and blackened dry pigeon bird instead of chicken. Multiple family members got good poisoning! Reached out to Owner, but no reply. Warning! Don't let this happen to you!
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Kristina B.

Yelp
I love their BBQ chicken and smoked turkey. Cannot get enough of it. Plus throw in banana pudding.
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Moe M.

Yelp
Inside was nice and clean but the food was bad. Service was amazing too. The brisket sandwich we got was super dry and lean (had better brisket at the airport) and the buns were not buttered.
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Samuel C.

Yelp
See the earlier reviews for the larger picture. The larger picture is pretty damm good. However, just for the record ... Just to make things completely clear and explicit for Yelp ... On Tuesdays, Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse serves pit smoked meatloaf. If you have never had pit smoked meatloaf, you are absolutely positively in for a treat. Is it worth flying in from North Carolina or California to Elgin, Texas just for pit smoked meatloaf? Depends on if you can get a bargain on the airfare. But I would think about it seriously.
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Diana V.

Yelp
Went to try this place as I just started working in Elgin and I drive by every day. Literally everything was the definition of ok. I would give a half star more if I could for the potato salad that was the best part. Everything lacked flavor but was just alright. The bbq sauce was mid. Overall I'd just come back for a big bowl of potato salad lolz

Jasmine M.

Yelp
A hard no, food has no flavor. Tastes like it's someone's first time smoking food incorrectly, it doesn't taste like a company who's been in service for years. Very disappointing, brisket had no flavor, sausage has a light smell of shit. BBQ sauce is seasoned ketchup, if a child took Kaft Heinz ketchup and added a heavy amount of seasoning to it. The green beans...the ones from a public school taste better. The brisket, it was tender but does not taste smoked. Mac & Cheese has yellow sauce and parsley, I can see they tried with the parsley. The pinto beans, it's beans in brown water. Hopefully the brown water has nothing to do with the light odor of the sausage. The mash potatoes are boiled potatoes mashed, the ones from the hospital has more flavor. I don't understand what this place is famous for. The pickles on the side with the white bread were actually good. Lady at the front on this nice Sunday evening Dec 15,2024 @ 6:36pm was being difficult for no reason. My order comes with the fixing as listed on the menu and website. Don't know what her problem is. My problem is I wasted money at this place
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Natasha S.

Yelp
I really wanted to like this place, it has such good reviews but I just don't understand why. I ordered a garlic sausage wrap, pulled pork sandwich and a brownie. The sandwich had great flavor BUT it was so overcooked that I could barely bite through the casing to get to the meat. Super disappointing and never experienced that elsewhere. The pulled pork was juicy but really lacked flavor and the bbq sauce they gave me on the side was so bland that I came home and added sweet baby rays from my pantry. The brownie was moist and delicious, the saving grace of a really disappointing and underwhelming meal.

VE S.

Yelp
Mediocre brisket. Beans an potato salad good. Best to skip the pork ribs...so dry couldn't eat them.

Bea T.

Yelp
Our son and his fiancé were honored at a "We can't say 'I do' without BBQ" couples shower at Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse. The restaurant's private party room (The Texas Room) was the perfect setting for the theme. The close, special event parking, along with the handicap spot and private entry door was incredibly helpful and convenient especially for our senior guests. The brisket and sausage was exceptional! The entire team at Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse did an amazing job to make this special occasion extremely memorable. Well done everyone! -Dave and Bea Totedo
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Bianca B.

Yelp
If you want Smoke they got lots and I mean LOTS of it!! Sides or BBQ wasn't as good as I had hoped they would be considering my mom and aunt lived in Elgin at one point in time and raved and raved about this place... Now that was 50 years ago but My dad loved their sausage and so did my mother but I found nothing to really rave about myself in 2023. Greasy and Smokey and flavorless other than that. Makes me sad since They are all gone now and I wanted to visit somewhere they all loved..wish it had been as wonderful a memory for me as it was for them but at least they were happy with the original. It's sad when all the old ones are gone, and the recipes and quality does not pass through to the younger generation... Or new owners I have no idea, but I know I'll never go back.
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Daniel A.

Yelp
Good BBQ. Have a drive through which makes it convenient during COVID to get your fill of BBQ. The Beef sausage is where it is at. Probably not my all-time favorite sausage at BBQ place but still pretty solid sausage. Not to fatty but still a lot of flavor. A must get if you visit Myers BBQ. On the other hand, the brisket was pretty average. Had a smoke ring but not the rich flavor that I enjoy at other joints that make me crave it non-stop. In summary, worth the visit just for the beef sausage.
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Shawn M.

Yelp
This is passable for Texas BBQ, but just barely. Day old brisket that was dry and out of BBQ Sauce. Quite disappointing.
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Ashley M.

Yelp
I won't take away any stars for that bland ass macaroni and cheese or potato salad lol I should've known better The service was excellent and so was the BBQ! I requested the fatty part of the brisket because I'm a fatty, and that's exactly what I got the turkey was delicious with their sauce (I usually don't like sauce on my BBQ) this was also the best sausage in the world! I tried a piece while driving and had to pull over and thank the lordT for that deliciousness yes, I'm extra lol I didn't pull over; but I thought about it lol I would definitely recommend and return...give the other sides By suggestion; I decided to give the corn a try...it was iiiight, but not at all spicy. Came back for lunch today and wanted to give that pepper lime chicken a try it had a "we didn't sell it all, so let's reheat it for tomorrow" taste brisket still on point. The beans were cool, the rice was wet and flavorless. I'll stick with the red meats and make my own sides lol
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Mark M.

Yelp
Finally got a chance to give this place a try today 8/20/20 for lunch. The place was Covid 19 ready and because I was there before noon really did not have any lines or crowds. Staff was super friendly. I ordered the Senior Special because I am one. Great deal since I am really not a big eater. I had Brisket with potato salad. Everything tasted very good. I had to add some seasoning to my salad but you could tell everything was freshly prepared. Very nice lunch.

Joshua B.

Yelp
I ordered the Cluckin chicken. Please save your money and go to Southside down the street. This is more expensive and food lacks. The sandwich had bones every other bite and lacked flavor. Try eating a sandwich and pulling out a bone every other bite. The sides were fine but typical of a BBQ joint.

Kelley R.

Yelp
We live in Central Texas , so we get "to go" from lots of places. We stopped to pick up food for 4 on our way to Austin for Father's Day. So pleased that ,even though it's expensive like all other places these days, we definitely loved everything we got. The brisket was so tender and the ribs had good crust and seasoning. The beans are not ranch style, but legit Texas style pintos. Loved the super rich banana pudding and the chocolate Oreo pudding AND buttermilk pie. Can't comment on the sausage because we LOVE the coarse ground sausage at Giddings City Market which we made a special pit stop for along the way.
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Leland P.

Yelp
This is the first bad review i have ever left for a restaurant. 1. I ordered (to go) a pound of brisket; When i got home I found four "chunks" of fat with streaks of fatty meat. Not edible. I also ordered some chicken, it was good. The potato salad, creamed corn, beef sausage all consistently good. I live in Elgin and have eaten here many times. This was the first really bad order I've gotten. Just be specific on your order and before you leave with it, check it. Normally the food is good. This was an aberration, probably poorly trained workers. Be careful and I suspect you'll have a great meal.
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Michael B.

Yelp
TLDR: Try the smoked sausage. You'll have no regrets! Meyer's Smokehouse has a cross-town rival in Southside Market & BBQ, but they seem to have embraced the 'Smokehouse' part of their identity a little more thoroughly than SSM&BBQ. Not to mention that they have awesomely named sandwiches (Pigzilla or Cowabunga, anyone?) I tried the three meat plate with mac n' cheese and creamed corn as sides. Both sides were okay, though they really need to up the gas on the steam table to keep things a little warmer! Brisket is supposed to be the 'crowning jewel' of Texas BBQ - see my reviews, I eat waaaay too much 'cue than I should. What I received was so-so in my book. A nice smoky flavor but a bit bland. On the other hand, the smoked quarter chicken was amazing, one of the best I've had. I'm planning on coming back to try their variation on this theme, the lime-pepper chicken, just for that. Finally, I worked my way to their standard beef sausage and gave it a bite. The skin made the perfect 'snap' just as the juice and smoky flavor detonated on my tongue in a nuclear bomb of deliciousness. Wow, this was *good*!!! I have no idea if you can create this by purchasing their sausage at home unless you have a smoker, but this sausage impressed me with the overall flavor and a nip of heat at the end. Definitely worth a visit to Elgin (45 mins from Central Austin). This place scores a 4 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.
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Sarah S.

Yelp
We didn't have a good experience at Meyer's, at all. This was especially sad because it was a celebratory lunch for my brother, we haven't seen in a couple of years. The woman behind the counter was down right condacending, and rude. Our bbq was so dry. The tables weren't clean. Honestly I don't have anything good to say about our time there.
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Scott H.

Yelp
Moist brisket is good, but dripping brisket is a little heavy on the fat. Flavor is great, grease level left an upset stomach. Not what it was.
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Caryn N.

Yelp
Spoiled my soul! Didn't get much because I had food at home that I needed to eat up. I love the fresh sausage here and I know I need to ribs next time.
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Phillip O.

Yelp
Brisket is awesome! Ask the locals, Meyer's is the place to go. Love the history of community involvement Meyer's has in Elgin.

Gina C.

Yelp
Ordered a sausage wrap using the online menu that PICTURED a sausage wrap (tortilla&sausage). I received a piece of bread with a sausage instead. When I called and asked why the difference I was asked if I specifically requested a tortilla. WHY WOULD I? It's literally pictured as a classic sausage wrap with a tortilla & sausage & that is what I should have received!
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Dan G.

Yelp
Where's the beef? Today, my friend and I are at Meyer's and we were extremely disappointed. We both ordered the 2 Meat Plate (sausage and brisket). The sausage was excellent but the brisket was MIA. The scoop of slaw was twice the size of the brisket I got. It was so small that I brought my plate back to the counter and asked about the brisket. I was told it was weighed and then placed onto the plate. They were kind enough to add a very thin piece of brisket, maybe 2 inches long to the plate. I understand that brisket and just about everything has gone up in price, we all do. Until prices drop and the plates are full, I will not be going back to Meyer's. My bad for not taking a picture.
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Victoria H.

Yelp
I was looking for a place for my friend and I to have some good BBQ on the way home back from a short trip to Austin. Saw the sign, viewed the reviews on Yelp and said let's give it a try. We weren't looking for fancy barbecue just a good ole chopped beef sandwich and a fully loaded baked potato. My friend got his sandwich with a side of potato salad he said it was pretty good. Baked potato did not come fully loaded as advertised on their menu I was handed a foil wrapped potato and a small cup filled with chopped beef then directed to the salad bar to get the fix'n's for my potato. There was nothing to put the fixings in to bring to the table so I took my potato still wrapped placed it on my tray which had a piece of butcher paper on it then used my little tray to go get my fixings for my potato. That really was the downside of the whole meal. The potato was nicely cooked and the chopped beef was on point. I added their original barbecue sauce to it which kicked that potato up a notch. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and they had a real working fireplace. Apparently they also sell meat there but I didn't go over to that area to check it out.
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Holley S.

Yelp
We came here on my birthday when I was sick and my mom went in for me. She actually met Mr. Meyer and the topic of my birthday came up and he gave us german chocolate cupcakes as a present! Other than that, the food is really good and I love coming here.
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Laurie S.

Yelp
You can taste the heritage. The German Chocolate cupcakes are Mr Meyers grandmothers recipe. She made him a German chocolate cake every year for his birthday. The brisket is so moist. So flavorful. Delicious sides. Try a brisket potato. You won't be sorry.
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Brandi M.

Yelp
I was craving tamales and was missing the type I buy from my hometown. I had seen a sign saying that Meyer's had some so I figured I'd drive there to see what they had. To my surprise, they were doing a special. Two pork tamales, rice, and pinto beans. When I went through the drive-thru a staff member asked if I wanted their hot sauce, which I was a little hesitant of, but the hot sauce was delicious, it was on the spicy side but that's my favorite. The tamales were also good. I would go there again especially on a Friday because the price for the special wasn't bad. I only gave them a four because I still haven't found a tamale place like back home.
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Kelly L.

Yelp
Worst brisket I've ever had. Sides were ok though. Also, should not be advertised as having an "outdoor patio", there were two plastic picnic tables with NO fans. Then you have to order the food essentially to go. So we left with our awful food to go to a park to at least eat with a breeze.