Sunday, 5-31-2026: We visited Canyon Lake to see my husband's parents former lake house and where my mother-in-law lovingly babysat my daughter as a toddler. Lots of family memories here. Our daughter found this BBQ and wanted to try it out. We drove up & it's not fancy but the smell of delicious BBQ hit us as we got out of the car so we knew it was promising! We pored over the menu and I decided on a sausage sandwich with Mac 'n Cheese. You order at the counter and food is brought out. The rustic interior was clean and we easily found a table. It wasn't too long before we all received our meals. We all agreed this was great BBQ! My sausage had a bit of heat but it was tasty! The Mac 'n Cheese was rich & savory. We loved the BBQ sauce. Our grandson claimed his chicken strips & fries were the best he ever had & this kid does not lie! Everything was so good! As we were leaving I spoke to one of the owners to let him know we really enjoyed the BBQ & asked if I could take a photo. He said Tracy was in the back & I asked if she could also pose for a snapshot. They sweetly obliged me. I told him we were from CA but hubby's parents used to live in Canyon Lake. They gave me some free stickers to share. Great BBQ, friendly staff, and welcoming owners! What's not to love? read more

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Larry welcomed us as we arrived. The interior of the restaurant was rustic and fitting for a BBQ restaurant, not fancy but clean with TV's for guests. Quite a number of regulars there who were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu as well. We spoke with Larry about the menu options and queried him as to his favorites and wound up with a delicious meal consisting of a little bit of everything, We shared a combo plate with brisket, burnt ends and sausage with 2 sides; pea salad and potato salad. Everything was so good!! read more

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Staying in the Canyon Lake area, we wanted to have some authentic barbecue before we leave tomorrow. If you're like us, you will really enjoy this spot. My choice of two meats and two sides were absolutely traffic. Sausage was a little spicy and delicious and the burnt ends delectable! My wife really enjoys her brisket. Another special treat was the pea salad! You can't go wrong if you stop in here! Give them a shot! read more

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Amazing food!! Potato salad & coleslaw was good. We had the 3 meat plate & shared.. brisket & sausage!! Service was great! Military discount! Ambiance was rustic... will be back. read more

Always friendly, owners always on property and I have never been where they didn't hand deliver our food, personally thank us and welcome us back and expend thanks on departure. Past this, building is spotless. Rodeo fans obviously welcome as they subscribe to the cowboy channel on TV along with other sport channels. Probably ought to be an Aggie. Food always generous and smoked daily. Just a great Canyon Lake establishment. Check hours - Thurs - Sunday? read more

Wow....the Best! The brisket baked potatoes are amazing and I tried the yam brisket for the first time and it was excellent! I always look forward to getting something from this BBQ place. Causal and clean, this place is a winner! Everyone at Bare Bull is friendly and just lovely people. Thank goodness there are people who put their heart and soul into the cooking and BBQ because we get to enjoy the great food that comes from the hard work. read more

This was our first visit to the Canyon Lake Area and when we travel we love trying local places. There wasn't much around but we saw this place and decided to give it a try. Man was it worth the stop!! From the friendly service as soon as you come in to the mouth watering food, it quickly became a highlight of this trip! The brisket and turkey was cooked perfectly and O man that Mac and cheese! I love a good, thick Mac and cheese and this one hit it out of the park!! Trust me, if you love BBQ you can't go wrong eating here when you're in town! read more

Bare Bull BBQ - 2 meat plate with brisket, turkey, mac and cheese, and green beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

We picked up brisket, burnt ends, pork ribs, mac and cheese and cucumber salad. The staff was patient and took time to explain some differences between Texas and North Carolina bbq. The sauce was light, and flavorful. The consistency suited the meat perfectly. White Mac and cheese was solid as well. read more

Turkey sandwich is amazing!! Friendly service and I love supporting our local community businesses. We will be back! read more

Amazing BBQ ! I had such a great experience at Bare Bull BBQ! From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly. The food? Absolutely delicious. Everything was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. You can really tell they take pride in what they do. Whether you're into brisket, ribs, or pulled pork, you won't be disappointed. On top of the great food, the service was outstanding. The employees were kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. If you're looking for amazing BBQ and genuinely good people, Bare Bull BBQ is the place to go. I'll definitely be back! read more

Bare Bull BBQ - 3 Piece Meat - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

BBQ is trash. Too close to Austin for it to be this bad. Flat brisket was dry and no smoke flavor. At all. I could've baked better brisket in the oven. Ribs had a weird chemical taste. HORRIBLE. Potato salad had ZERO seasoning. No salt, no pepper. Beans are ranch beans out of a can. VERY SAD I came here. read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Food was too bad to finish my plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

Let's be real: this IS the epitome of TX barbecue. Bare Bull has been here for over a decade and has served the rural area it's in VERY well--no, it's not the fancy, curated menus from Leroy & Lewis or Interstellar in Austin. But they do good, simple BBQ. The brisket is fatty and the rub they use has so much flavor, their pea salad is delicious, the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mac n cheese!!! so so so good!!! Those working are also very kind people. I ordered a beef rib ahead of time--half pound, i think--and that thing was INCREDIBLE. I always try to make time to come by here when I'm in the area!! read more

great BBG, nice people also!! I live close so it's great for me. I went there on Wednesday this week thinking they were open but not the case. So please update the website to show you're not open on Wednesday. otherwise I'm all in. read more

EDIT: I'm now confident this profile is completely manipulated/overrated. If you guys would focus your energy on putting out decent barbecue rather than frantically manipulating a fake Yelp profile, you could actually do some good for the community and be proud of your products. CAVEAT EMPTOR - this food is 3/10. Keyword: dreadful. If you guys are honest people then DM me and I will personally fund your trip to Dallas for some Pecan Lodge and Hutchins. Until then, this place should be closed. No, I'm not exaggerating. - ORIGINAL REVIEW: These people must be buying reviews, because we were just discussing the need for a TX state law on what can be called barbecue. This brisket is truly dreadful. Dry, flavorless, zero smoke. Was this meat boiled and then thrown on the smoker for a few minutes? Flavorless bbq sauce pairs perfectly. read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Gross brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

Food, service, ambiance, and pricing very affordable for the generous amounts. Rub on the brisket and Louisiana ribs nicely spiced and cooked to perfection. The sides are delicious and homemade. The people are friendly and helpful. read more

Before heading to Bare Bull, I always say "let's just get some a pound of Brisket" and I never learn. This time around, we ended up with a pound each of Brisket, pork ribs and jalapeño sausage. Everything is as good as the last time. For sides, the Mac n cheese is always a winner and so is the potato salad. There is something slightly different though.....the BBQ sauce. It's sweeter and we all love it! Dip a Texas toast in it and it's delicious. I swear, next time, I'll just get the brisket(I think). read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Irresistible Potato Salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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First time to Texas, first try at Texas BBQ. It did not disappoint. Clean establishment Super friendly staff. Football on the tv's. Smokey deliciousness all around. read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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My husband likes it and I'll go because of him, but I'd rather not eat here. Tried the chopped beef sandwich and it just wasn't good. Tasted like the BBQ sauce was soaked in sugar, in addition to the buns being cold and dry. Nothing I've had here is delicious or worth the drive. Just not for me. read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Chopped Beef Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

Best BBQ in New Braunfels area- A Must-Try! We moved to the area seven months ago, eager to experience authentic Texas BBQ. Unfortunately, our experiences have mostly been disappointing, with places often serving BBQ that's too salty, dry, overpriced, or lacking in seasoning. We tried the 5 top-rated BBQ joints in New Braunfels area, but none compared to Bare Bull BBQ. Bare Bull BBQ is a true smokehouse! From the moment you walk in, the aroma of wood fire sets the tone for an amazing meal. The atmosphere is family-friendly and welcoming. We ordered the three-meat sampler, which included brisket, burnt ends, and chicken, while my husband opted for the brisket sandwich. Every bite was delicious--the meat was juicy with perfect bark marks. The sides were equally impressive, and the meal was perfectly finished with their banana pudding. What's more, the prices are incredibly reasonable--half the cost of Black's BBQ. Bare Bull BBQ has definitely earned our business, and we will be back! Photos doesn't do any justice, just go try it! read more

Bare Bull BBQ - 3 protein Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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I ate here over a year ago, another life another time never to return. But the BBQ is as amazing as before. The brisket was flavorful, moist, tender, and the sides, green beans and cucumber salad were perfectly done. The ambiance is real deal BBQ establishment, and the service is welcoming and with a smile! read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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Found this spot on Yelp and went for lunch after some boating on the lake. It was a Saturday around 2:30pm and it was empty! Quick service- Kat was the best! She answered all my questions and steered me in the right direction. I got the ribs, Mac n cheese, and green beans. I loved every bite! I felt prices were reasonable, portions were good, and the bread, pickles and bbq sauce it comes with were so good! Everyone was happy, though my friend didn't love her brisket. I would come back!! read more

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The Owner and staff are the epitome of southern hospitality! The food was delicious and the outside Smokey smells made my mouth water! The location, the interior dining area was clean and welcoming.. I highly recommend. read more

Amazing bbq while staying in Canyon Lake for our first time. Service was awesome and the food portions were definitely Texas Big. Lol. Can't get this stuff in CA read more

Wow this was a Great place! The owner was so friendly. The food was sooooo good! I had a three meat plate. The ribs, brisket, and turkey were the best I have ever had. Loved the coleslaw and Potato Salad as well. This is a great out of the way place, and I would recommend it to anyone. read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Ribs, brisket, turkey, coleslaw, and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

Probably the best brisket I've ever had! Sooo delicious!! The brisket was so tender and flavorful! read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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Everything is always good,the Brisket is always moist and great flavor, we tried the sausage and peppers as a side today. I could do that as a meal. My wife chose the pea salad , now she's trying to figure out how to make it at home. So she likes it . Service was great as always. Ambiance, great food great service , you're welcomed in and asked if you need anything while there and Thanked for coming on your way out! Don't get much better! read more

Best brisket ever. All the food is very good. Portions are plentiful. Sauce is good. Atmosphere inside is great. Came on a Sunday. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

The meat was good but not what we expected..at all. That plus the fact that it is overpriced for what you get makes not going back an easy choice. read more

Ordered a half a chicken yesterday from Bare Bull BBQ. The chicken had great flavor and was very moist. I enjoyed it so much I took another half a chicken home for the next day. read more

It's out of the way but worth the drive. Depending where you live. The food is awesome, I had the brisket tacos, very good. The service was fast and friendly. It's kind of small but just a couple steps away a larger seating area so it can accommodate a good size group if needed. Overall it's worth it. read more

Cheerful service, great food, Texas BBQ with all the trimmings. Even a vegetarian can enjoy a great meal here! read more

Bare Bull BBQ - One Meat Plate: potato salad, pork ribs, cucumber salad, white bread - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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Still the best BBQ at the lake, hands down. Took our out of town family here to experience Texas BBQ and they didn't disappoint. The brisket is never fatty, the turkey has so much flavor, and their sides are much better than those of the other area BBQ joints. They had live jazz music, what a pleasant surprise on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Best Brisket we have ever tasted. REALLY! 10 stars if I could! The sliced brisket, burnt ends and cheddar jalapeño sausage were, WOW!!! Great potato salad and my boyfriend enjoyed the beet salad and coleslaw as well. Very generous portions. The owner was awesome and you could really tell that he was proud of his business, and so he should be. Really great experience!!!!! Saw a baked potato go by and had to go visit it at another table. Never saw anything so huge! This place will not disappoint!! read more

Damn Good BBQ!! A lil shocked to be honest (no offense to Bare Bull) for the area as there aren't a lot of restaurants South of the Lake. But yeah, we've been there a couple of times now. Highly recommend: Brisket, Jalapeno Sausage, and Pork Ribs! ! Brisket had some great bark, was moist with great flavor. It was perfectly smoked. Pork Ribs had great smoke flavor and not overcooked. Jalapeno Sausage has IT Going ON!! I'm not big on ordering sausage in general. But theirs is really Good! It's got snap. Highly recommend: Brisket, Jalapeno Sausage, and P! flavor. It was perfectly smoked. Pork Ribs had great smoke flavor and not overcooked. s place Has it all! read more

Bare Bull BBQ - 01/23/22 - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

I will sit down at the cigar place in canyon lake tx. I had a taste For somebody cute, this place was recommended to me period So when I drove up to the place? I knew then the barbecue was gonna be good. The price was recommended the inside was nice the owner Made me feel welcome. I order me some and I taste them. The pieces of ribs I had was good without no sauce then I had a pieces with the sauce it was on point. So I order two Pounds . Got me homemade lemonade great. Going back again. read more

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I ordered a half pound of brisket and one side; coleslaw. I didn't know when I ordered, but I noticed that it's more expensive than ordering one meat plate (which comes with one type of meat and two sides). I wished they could be kind enough to tell me. Unfortunately my brisket was dry and flavorless. Also, they forgot to give me any slice of breads (my friend who ordered the same way got breads). Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. read more

Bare Bull BBQ - Half pound of brisket w/ Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

This is some of the best BBQ I've ever eaten! Super friendly and kind people and amazing food! Will absolutely be making this a regular stop! read more

The food was amazing! We had the burnt ends, jalapeno sausage and chopped beef with mac and cheese and beans. I've lived in Texas for 27 years and this is some of the best BBQ I've had. The service and staff were very welcoming and friendly read more

Left NB for a Sunday drive and stopped here for supper. So glad we did! Big selection on the menu so I asked the young man* at the counter what was most popular. We went with the Big D sandwich with a side of roasted potatoes. Huge portions (we might split one next time...and there will be a next time). Brisket so tender, delicious sausage and sauce. Inside was clean and comfortable. Several televisions for viewing. *I apologize for not asking his name so I could let him know the service he provided was outstanding! He was polite, happy to help with suggestions, came and checked on us several times. I highly recommend Bare Bull BBQ! read more

Wow I know we're in TX but this is some top notch BBQ! Better than I can do and I can Que ! I ordered uber eats and didn't expect this good for delivery. Ive gone to restaurants before and the meat is dry not to temp to let fats run. I didn't have to heat it up brisket and ribs were perfect. Wish the side of sauce i ordered was larger but maybe they're point is you dont need it. Because you dont ! Better than Blacks and better than the last place in Austin I went to. Next time I have a bbq party I will cater from here. I've tried the other local bbq places here this one is at the top. If its that good delivered im sold. I have high standards with food. I don't give reviews unless Im truly impressed. read more