Alex V.
Yelp
This is essentially a tiny storefront inside the Mueller HEB alongside several restaurant concepts forming a miniature food court. There's an ordering counter with a couple tablets that only take credit cards which is terribly confusing and I suppose is meant to be a remote ordering system to minimize contact with employees. They say you can order online and at the other restaurant fronts on either side as well, and there seemed to be a system for paying cash at the bar in the next room, but there's certainly a learning curve if you haven't done this before.
Once you do order successfully however there isn't too much delay picking it up and the food was actually quite good and more affordable than I'd expect. I got myself the chopped brisket sandwich that comes on a toasted bun and you can add BBQ sauce and pickles and onions in the app, all for $6.19. The meat was really excellent, tender and not fatty just like I like it, with a great flavor. It's not a huge portion but a decent size and there are plenty of options to super size it for $4 or choose one of the fancier $10ish sandwiches.
I also got myself the blueberry cobbler since I'm a sucker for blueberries and limited time offerings, and that was quite nice too. It was more like pieces of pancake in blueberry pie filling, but it was hot and delicious and a good mix, all for about $3.29, I think. I might try some of their sides or more luxurious sandwiches next time if I'm not on a budget, but this worked well for a meal.
I do recommend you only take your food to go, however. The food court only has seating in the bar next door, which is a cramped nightmare. There are about a dozen tables and maybe half the number of stools you need, so you'll likely be forced to stand up at some of the tall tables. Furthermore, this was crowded and chaotic on a Tuesday evening when it shouldn't have been, and I can only imagine how wild it is at peak times. There is some covered outdoor seating too, but this is a bad idea in summer for obvious reasons.
So yes, this is a great place for walk-up to-go BBQ and I would enjoy trying it again. I hope to visit another HEB with a roomier version than Mueller and I believe one further south even has a drive-through, but this will do in a pinch.