Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

I love this restaurant and often order brisket moist. But the last few times they put coals in my order, this can be cut off and not served to the customer, since it is not that cheap. I give it one more time, and I will see if the restaurant improves or not. Why should we pay for this? I gave 2 stars only for customer service, the guys are great!

Great food for a great price. Very friendly staff both at the main area and the little gas shipping mart area. Very good quality food.

here's what you need to know before coming to this location this location has Blue Bell ice cream to go as well as some beer products and various other products into the go area I can lower many convenience store to go along with Shell gas which will take your rewards program if you have that for Shell plenty of indoor and outdoor patio covered patio area dining lots of tables staff here keeps things nice and clean separate restrooms for men and women pecan pies to go and the usual moist brisket option which is my personal favorite along with horseradish sauce that you can request Not necessarily a fan of either of their barbecue sauces the sissy sauce or the regular sauce that's got like corn sweetener in it Don't necessarily care too much for that so I usually will ask for the horseradish sauce instead and go to the corner area across from the drinks for the fixings so for the fixings you got your usual onion pickles but then you got my personal favorite in the corner the jalapenos with some carrots and onions which to me is my personal jam and go to the mix with the meat I also got black pepper at every table as well as barbecue and plenty of napkins but do keep in mind at this location which is a little tricky to have the forks spoons and knives in cups in the area where you actually order your meal and then walk down towards the fixings area where the rest where the drinks are that usual Coke products and I think too fancy there so I take took a pass on to drink options there but they do have beer and alcoholic options and to go area you can drink with your food there if that's your jam just like pretty much every one of the Rudy's BBQ franchise And I'm a huge fan of the moist brisket and he said just get a half a pound and I'm good to go of course Ampere is different options to appease just about anybody's pallet and even pecan pies to go they're a little small mini brown pecan pies and I like to bring my mom every so often again the ambience sound and handicap accessibility for all perfect with lots of parking to the left and right of this location treat it out some friends and got together here they all enjoyed the food and especially the meats

This is for the Rudy's out on the 620. Sub-par. I was surprised. My home shop is the Rudy's at Old Settlers and I35, and im nearly always pleased. The 620 shop sold me bad brisket, bad ribs, and okay chicken. 70 bucks. Friendly, though.

I don’t review many chains but I will make an exception to this great establishment! The workers were very kind and recommended the turkey. They were not wrong! Perfectly smoked and complimented with potato salad made for a great lunch. The hand washing machine is also a fun time haha. Overall great experience and I hope to always visit Rudy’s when I come to TX!

What a great surprise very good service very patient staff explaining to a tourist the different options, highly recommended, Its like a self service but the difference you order the meat by weight also the sides, drinks are in iced pick what you want, so they serve you in a bucket type recipient, the platea are paper and the meat also is served in paper, after you pay sit down and enjoy was so good I ordered more, the sweet corn awesome, potatoes awesome, brisket I like. the normal one better over the moist but they where both delicious, for ribs lovers they are great also have sausages and sandwiches. Good quality price ratio.

Ordered a few different meats. Not the greatest BBQ but it's not bad. Brisket was a little dry, enjoyed the pulled pork. Great staff and a very clean store.

Really enjoyed coming here. I love their brisket sandwiches and sides. I recommend it for sure. It's a big place. The only thing I didn't really like was the dead animals on the wall. Stuffed and mounted. Kinda stupid because you feel weird eating a brisket sandwich and you look up and see half a bull on the wall. Yeah I'm sorry.

In my opinion some of the best bbq in Texas. Very dependable and very consistent. The moist brisket is to die for it's just so tender and fatty. You might want to make sure you have a lot of room in your belly because it really expands especially when you add the bread-and-butter that are complimentary. I really love all the sides and especially the potato salad and coleslaw has the perfect amount of vinegar and mayonnaise. Sometimes the line is long around lunch hour but it does move really quickly!

This is your average Austin bbq joint. If you grew up eating good southern bbq then this place may disappoint you. The meat is tough and unseasoned. If you're in the mood for some less than decent food, then you found a winner.

I got 1/4 lb of the brisket and pulled pork. You buy the meat by weight. Potatoes in butter and cream corn for sides. Banana pudding for dessert. I did not get there but from what I could see it was very clean and staff was very friendly. With 15% I paid $26.78. No drink. I was actually not hungry and was stopping for fuel, but when I walked inside the smell coming from the restaurant was too good so I got small sizes to go. There is a large area for dine in. First, none of the food was dry. Everything had flavor and was moist. The brisket was above average. Not the best I have had but far better than most. The pulled pork was really good and had a different taste than what I am use to. The first bite I was unsure but the more I ate the more I like it. The potatoes and corn were good. I mixed them together a little bit and for me it made them better. The banana pudding was disappointing. It was not bad but I was expecting more. All in all, great place to stop for bite or do what I did and get it go.

Even though I said I would not visit the location on RR620 in Austin again, after 3 months we broke down and went back this week. Wife had the brisket stuffed bake potato, and I had the 1.2 pound baby back ribs. Wife said the potato was very good, but the baby back ribs missed the mark completely. Now I checked with a restaurant web site, and they said that due to the smaller size, a 1/2 rack of baby back ribs usually contains 5 to 6 ribs. Rudy's doesn't sell them by the rack, but rather by the pound in either 1/2 pound on full pound portions. The 1/2 pound, according to the same web site, contains about 4 ounces of meat. I received 4 small ribs in my half-pound for almost $10.00, so $40 per pound. The quality was like ribs that had been hanging around for a day or two. The first (the end piece) was so tough it was like trying to chew wood. The remaining three were better but the outside was a hard "shell". It was about the amount of meat I would feed our cat. If I had not ordered the potato salad and beans, I would have gone home hungry. Stuffed baked potato, 1/2 pound ribs, potato salad, beans, one tea =$36. No thanks. And they ask for a TIP at the counter. Tips are to reward your servers and if a place does not provide table service then why the heck do they ask for tips? I guess it is just to add insult to injury.

This is a BBQ chain in Texas and it's a good one. All of them are generally combined with a gas station and convenience store. This is an old trusty go-to for us when you need quick and good BBQ. Brisket, sausage, chicken ...it's all good. Get new potatoes, potato salad and beans are all good. Wanting dessert? Get the banana pudding! New in the food rotation is a "meal in a peel." It's a loaded potato with a choice of 1-2 meats. Hearty stuff!

I love Rudy's. My go to is always the brisket, the cole slaw and creamed corn. Today I added ribs to my lunch. They ask how many slices of bread you want. I don't normally eat white bread, but cheat day, I'm going in deep. I had super friendly service, and it was really quick. I grabbed my tray of deliciousness and walked over to the self serve area where you get your forks, and soda and sauces and napkins, those sort of items. I loaded up on the carrots. They have these spicy carrots that I'm obsessed with. I just love them. They're crunchy, they're spicy, they're fire! Love them. I find a seat, and I'm just looking at all this food. I start with my brisket sandwich. A little sauce, a lot of brisket, and little more sauce and the bread on top. I wish I grabbed 2 sauces though. Sandwich is so soft and warm and the brisket taste like Texas. I don't know how to explain it, it just tastes like you think Texas would taste. The ribs, I only got 2 cause I got half a pound of brisket already. But the ribs were amazing. So much meat in the bone, and they meat just pulls off the bone so easily. Sure was a glorious cheat day. The cole slaw was delicious as always. It's just such a simple side, but it really brings everything together. Creamed corn is very good. I never eat corn, and I always thought creamed corn was not for me as a kid. But I really love it now. And I only get it here. The food is great, and the service is consistent of Texas southern hospitality. Something I want to mention in case you've never been to a Rudy's before. The tables are long picnic style tables. You just sit down next to strangers, and I'm telling you, it's the nicest, get to know stranger setting. I absolutely love it. I eat out alone and it's actually nice to chit chat with a stranger and enjoy a meal. You can meet some real humble, honest, politest, southernerness (is that a word?) people at a Rudy's. I did have a visitor with me for lunch. You can see him in the picture. This is Flat Stanley. He is visiting all the way from Maine. He came here to Austin to learn about Texas, so he could go back home and tell all his friends from the second grade what cool things make up Austin and Texas. Rudy's was his favorite BBQ meal. I'm sure he'll be back again.

The easiest breakfast taco spot you will find. Its cheap, quick, filling, and best of all, it taste great. When you get in, they have 2 options, pre-made or made to order. One thing to note, they do NOT have brisket in the pre-made section. That being said, unless I am in a super rush, I always go to the made to order because they always seem to be a bit larger. When it comes to breakfast tacos in Austin, most places seem to be raising their prices and putting less filling in them. Rudy's has decided to not follow the rest of the pack because they don't skimp on fillings. Especially when you get the brisket and egg taco, that thing is packed with more brisket than egg. The only negative thing I can say is that I live less than 2 minutes a way so I am probably here more then I should be. But in the end, I just love their tacos, so how can you go wrong.

Of all BBQ places in Austin area this is my favorite. I like it better than many of the well know places.

Quite literally the Worst BBQ in Texas! We got here around 11:30am and there was no more than 4 people sitting down to eat. I prefer Baby Back Ribs and Turkey and both were so dry and bland! Really don't know how this place stays open at all.

Did you know that you can get any two items in a breakfast taco in the mornings? Like bbq for breakfast? Like with their already good brisket in a taco form? Where has this been my whole life? Brisket and egg taco is really good and really filling. One was enough to send me to a near food coma state, so be prepared. The salsa is a bit lackluster, but maybe a splash of that bbq sauce would be good? Up to you but you need some acid to cut the grease somehow. Oh and brisket and all things meat are always good. Especially if you want to take some to the airport for whoever you're visiting, they got all the things for to go in airport sized containers (i.e. 1 oz sauce pods).

I ordered Rudy's delivery for a party at my son's house. It was perfect, good barbecue, good soft drinks, and they even provided all serving ware and napkins. I was impressed.

3.5 "Rudy's is an institution!" my friend said as we pulled in for dinner here. I was a little incredulous, it's co-located with a Shell; it's not like people get extra excited for a Subway just because it's in gas station. What I didn't know was that it's by design and Rudy's got its start as a convenience store that sold BBQ on the side. So, this is obviously a COIVD era review so it's going to be a little different than business as usual. However, after coming from LA it was as close to normal as you could get. You placed our order at the register and the meat is plated behind you along with any sides. They ask you if you want any sauce/onions/bread and they give you some pretty generous servings of it. They're only serving bottles/cans at this point but why have a soda when you can get a bottled Lone Star? I got a 1/2 pound of the moist brisket, which I assumed is what they called fatty brisket and the new potatoes along with the aforementioned beer and some pickles and onions. I was expecting meh barbecue, thinking this place runs more on nostalgia than anything else but I was surprised to find the brisket was indeed moist but not overly greasy and I probably should have double downed on the meat because I found the potatoes to just be ok. I saw them simmering in what I thought was a healthy amount of butter but while they were prepared ok it tasted a little bland.

5 stars is because of the service 0 stars for the food. I've been coming to this Rudy's since it opened. It use to be my go to lunch place 2-3 times a week. Now I rarely come in because Rudy's was never known as being the best bbq but what made them great was the consistency. And now that it's a corporate owned place the food quality, flavor and texture is not consistent and really just not as good as it use to be. This is the location that catered my wedding and we use to love it. I'm not sure if I'll be coming back here anymore. Please fix this bbq because you represent Texas BBQ.

My favorites here is the Brisket, pork ribs, and chocolate pudding. Service is quick and the restaurant is always clean.

I had dinner here with friends on 02/25/23 and it was dang good. The pork ribs were meaty and cooked just right. Highly recommended. Pricey, but you get very good BBQ. We also had the brisket and sausage. Everything was dee lish!

Good franchise. Well run. Typical quality. Standard ambiance. Standard service. Clean premises. Four Points Rudy's: Was better than average for Austin, Texas BBQ restaurants. It is a good choice for a quick lunch or family dinner. Breakfast taco's are a good choice for a quick breakfast first those in a hurry.

I've eaten at Rudy's countless times since moving to Austin. I know barbecue snobs will say it's not good, but I think it's great. The service is always extremely friendly and the food is always consistent. Lines move quick and the prices are fair. Lots of seating options and even a few tables outside if you bring your pup. I have never had a bad meal here and always take guests here for a consistently good experience! The moist brisket is great and I even love to get a bit of spicy chop. The potato salad is delicious and flavorful. The chocolate pudding is a nice surprise with chunks of chocolate cake mixed in. I also enjoy the breakfast tacos on the weekend. Very customizable and lots of options.

Mmmmmm. Everything. Brisket, Sausage, pulled pork, like I said.... Everything! And don't forget a root beer and some yummy banana pudding!

Been eating here since a kid good food nice people good family spot definitely need to try if havent

The food is always hot, fresh, and tasty! I also like that there's not a wait for food prep. The staff is friendly and always willing to accommodate my last minute catering orders.

I was a frequent visitor, at least 2-3 times per week. However, when they changed management, the brisket is dry with no flavor. The bacon is thin and limp. It used to be so good! Thick and crispy, perfect for a blt! Sad! I would pay more for a good product. Seems this location has gone cheap and trying to charge the same price. People will figure it out and go somewhere else. I know I will!

Great place for breakfast tacos! We also get their brisket, turkey and sides for carry out.

went there today and the lady was rude we needed a box to carry our bbq and she said they didnt have one my brother has a brace on his arm he needed the box to carry it. while she was loading a box with bbq poor service wont be coming back there

Consistent BBQ, service, and overall appearance We stopped into this Rudy's for breakfast tacos. We like Rudy's because the food is very consistent among locations. The breakfast tacos were fresh and very good. Overall cleanliness: excellent Bathroom cleanliness: above average. One odd thing for this location- the bathrooms are much smaller than other Rudy's locations.

I have been a HUGE fan of franklins for many years and while this review is not for franklins it's important to mention. Whenever I'd visit Austin, I would be unwilling to try any other BBQ. Rudy's is NOT franklins but their extra moist brisket was REALLY good. We also ordered a side of creamed corn - holy fucking smokes! Best damn creamed corn, ever. When you don't want to wait 4+ hrs in line or place an order that'll cost you; Rudy's is a good option to get your fix. I'll be back for sure!

Damn. It's been said that one has to compromise on one of three factors when getting fast food. Cheap and fast, usually not that good. Cheap and good, might not be fast. Fast and good, not always cheap. These guys hit all three levels on the bullseye. Walked in ordered the brisket and before I could pay the guy had my half pound of brisket and four slices of bread wrapped up and ready to go. I didn't expect much but on that first bite I knew that I had a winner. Don't get it twisted, it doesn't compare to brisket at Terry Blacks but it does the job for a quick fixing. It comes pretty close without having to wait long. That brisket was soft, juicy and full of flavor. I'm a fan and will be back regularly. Service here is above and beyond. Maybe the staff is getting high on their own supply because it seems like everyone at this location was in a really good mood.

Good food, friendly people. I have eaten at this location on multiple occasions and the food has always been good. It's a bit pricey, but the quality always seems good. The employees can't accept tips for some reason.

Their bbq is about the same as any ordinary person would make. It gets pretty dry, but it gets the job done if you're craving brisket. Their sides are good and I love the drink options they have to choose from. I also love how big the inside and outside area are. They have a covered playscape for younger kids and a little covered outdoor area to sit as well. Overall this is the closest bbq place to me so I will continue to come.

Delicious Brisket! No need for early rising or long lines, this is excellent Brisket, Ribs, Turkey and salads at a very accesible location and you can fill your truck's tank too at the same time! Always great service, happy and friendly employees!!! A pride of Texas! ...also try their breakfast tacos!!! Their relatively new brisket taco is from another world!!!

This location has a winning combo for me. I freaking love their touchless car wash, so much I have the membership. I will say it's the only one worth the buck still left in town. Never has damaged my car. And today I just found out they have this new taco sauce/salsa that is VERY close to one of my fav Austin taco places. So this just shot up to the top of my weekend places to stop. Car wash then get a breakfast taco. Living in round rock it's a drive for me, wish the rr location had the same car wash setup.

Something has changed with the local Rudy's BBQ place. BBQ was tough and had a sooty taste like when you first start the pit.

Thee best BBQ around!! I know Texas has AMAZING BBQ and you wouldn't think it's being served from an establishment that's built into the gas station... BUT IT IS. Their smoked meats are phenomenal and not overly seasoned and salted like some places, and the sides are limited but gooooood. The creamed corn is heaven sent and should be the first side you get, TRUST ME on this one. PLUS thee best deal on breakfast tacos I've ever seen! Yes they're open early for breakfast as well. These tacos start at $2.50, they're huge, AND they're DELICIOUS. Egg and brisket is my favorite, followed closely by the egg bean and cheese... mmmmmmm

This is a sad day. When I moved to Austin 10+ years ago I always liked Rudy's, never loved it. But I loved their near perfect consistency. Rudy's is under new ownership and the quality and consistency is trending negatively. The brisket does not have the same amount of rub it used to and just doesn't taste the same. The corn now seems extra runny. There is just something wrong with the pork ribs. I used to love them, but now they're below average. Even the chocolate pudding no longer has an Oreo on it. I has a process background and this smells of cost cutting. Cost cutting is fine as long as profit doesn't suffer. I hope Rudy's makes a course connection soon or this institution will fade away. There is just too much quality competition.

Dear Rudy's under quarantine. I spent $102 dollars on dinner tonight to feed 8 kids and 3 adults. I did pay a delivery charge through GrubHub, which I know is a separate organization This is what I got. And all I got. 4 lbs of meat were left off the order (even though I paid for it) and GrubHub refused to make it right adequately. So here I am at 7:57 pm at night with not enough food for a house full of hungry kids. This is the kind of experience that will haunt me for a long time. The good news is you are "first in my mind" when it comes to failed dinner helps. I hope that is what you wanted from your marketing. Overpriced, under-delivered, late, traumatic experience. From, a formerly loyal customer.

Found this place through YELP as I was looking for a nearby lunch spot while in town for a work trip. The extra moist brisket TOTALLY hit the spot. Mouth watering and incredibly tender. I didn't need to get the potato salad as the brisket on top of a slice of white bread was perfect!! I had 4 slices of white bread and a total of 1/2 lb brisket. Gentleman at desk was super friendly and it was great I got to try 3 of their meats before making my decision. Place is pretty big, great for large parties with the long tables. Pricing was more than reasonable, though this is coming from someone who lives in NYC so any place outside NYC is going to have reasonable pricing for me, haha. Service was pretty quick considering the line. If I am back in the area again I will definitely be back! What a delicious lunch that was today.

Rihanna voice: "where have you been all my life" OMG first time having Rudy's, first time having ribs and I have to say they were out of this world. So much flavors the meat just fell off the bones. I also had potatoes and creamed corn which were do fresh and tasty. I can't wait to order from here again.

My husband SWEARS this particular Rudy's location is superior to all other Rudy's, and all other brisket. We travel about 30 miles to get the moist brisket + burnt edges, even tho we have a much closer Rudy's closer to our house. Silly, but I pick my battles carefully. Banana pudding is good and cream corn is drool-worthy. Also, any restaurant with Big Red as a fountain drink option is a win in my book.

I've visited or ordered from Rudy's a few more times and while their dining experience isn't always top-notch (think loud Texas-style cafeteria), the food's been reasonably on-point. My personal favs are the 'chop' sandwich and the pork ribs, though the brisket is quite good. I'd recommend the moist brisket though the few times I've had it, there were some burnt ends included and the spice mix tends to be all salt, all the time. Though there are several BBQ places I like more, it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the Four Corners Region of Austin. This place scores a 3 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.

Rudy's Four Points used to be my favorite barbecue and was luckily very close to our house. Our family used to have Rudy's once a week as our family dinner. Unfortunately Rudy's Four Points has changed ownership and the quality is now terrible. The rib meat is tough and salty, the brisket is bland, and the creamed corn is runny. This is a very sad day for our entire household- we will not be back.

I tried a little of everything and it was all delicious. Shout out to Chris who took my order he was great ! It was also Very affordable.

What's not to like? Quick, easy, and is delicious! Service is always great - order food - quickly get your food. Food always tastes good! Condiments and sides are easily available. You already know it smells good. Sweet Tea is made to perfection! Breakfast tacos are awesome!

We love Rudy's! We've tried at least 5 other BBQ joints around Austin and Rudy's is our favorite. Our son loves the ribs and potatoes, I love the brisket and coleslaw and my wife loves the moist brisket and potato salad!

When we moved here this is one of the first places we tried and I'm glad we did. The flavor and the quality of the meat is better than I've had in a long time. Friendly staff and the line goes by quick. Their barbecue sauce is super great and you can never have too much. One time a take out order was wrong and they made it right and more! Will be going again and again until I cant eat no more!

Awesome BBQ! If I lived here, this would definitely be one of my favorite places!

Came to a Rudy's for the first time. My boyfriend and his son had already been here before. I kinda felt bad for making them sit through the long first timer schpeel, especially cause the counter girl, while very friendly and helpful, was a bit over the top. I got to try some samples and we ordered a plethora of food! I'm trying to watch my carb intake so a lot of meat and I got the coleslaw- very tasty but oober sugary!! All of the meat we got was on point!! St. Louis style pork ribs super fall off the bone yumminess. Regular sausage was good. My boyfriend and his kid always love brisket, we got two types- moist and cutters choice. I tried some of each and was very impressed with both- very flavorful. I appreciated that their bbq sauce had the nutritional facts on the back of the bottle. The price was a lil steep, $60 for 3 of us to have lunch but I'll be back!

I could eat here everyday and not get tired for a long time. Parking is a challenge given how popular they are and how small the parking lot is. They were very friendly and let me taste some of their items before I picked. The brisket is to die for! Very moist and yummy and the burnt parts are the best. The sausage and cream corn were really good too.

Great BBQ at a gas station, get outa' here?!!! That was my reaction when my brother first took me to a Rudy's BBQ restaurant in the Dallas area. I've always been skeptical of gas station-made grub. You know, food offerings that make you go, 'hmmmm...' Rudy's are, at least here in the great state of Texas, attached to Shell gas stations, which happens to be my gas brand of choice. Well, my hesitance was pleasantly spun once I sunk my pearly whites into the mini slab of tasty moist brisket followed by that sinfully good cream corn. I've since then added regular sausage and potato salad to my soiree of succulence. My usual orders are as follows: Moist Brisket Regular Sausage Cream Corn Potato Salad The crew members have always provided service with a smile. That's a great way to set the tone for customers lined up to get some good eats. I'm glad I've never had a bad experience at any Rudy's. This location just happens to be the one I frequent the most. On a side note, it's impressive how the meat cutters, just by estimation, get the weight nearly perfect when they're slicing up slabs of protein. More than once they've portioned exactly 1/2 pound of brisket. The restaurant has always been clean and squared away. They're just on top of things. That's a great reflection of the staff's restaurant pride. Keep up the great work y'all!

Delicious barbecue and sides served in a pleasant. clean atmosphere. I really enjoyed the cream corn and beef. Great restaurant to bring new to town guests due to the Rudy's new guest experience. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Seating outdoors with pets is popular. I would dine here again.

True Southern Hospitality. Great Customer Service. They are 2010 winners of the prestigious Malcom Baldridge Award. Food was unbelievable. Moist brisket and ribs to die for. Moving to TX

Mediocre quality food. Th Brisket and chopped are grease loaded . Pricing of offerings are high. Quality is low.