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    Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

    3.9 (775 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sirloin and turkey.
    Mike R.

    Coopers doesn't disappoint. Great selection of smoked meats, choices of hot sides and free bacon-blessed pinto beans. Then there's the cheddar - absolutely melts in your mouth with a very sharp cheddar flavor. If you're a cheese fan, don't miss it. Do lunch. BBQ is too heavy for dinner.

    Brisket, really sub par....
    Michel F.

    I'm not going back. The brisket was dry,.tough and came with a big blob of inedible fat. The beans were horribly salty. And that was $27 for one and I threw more than half away. Sorry, reputation isn't going to be sufficient to change my mind. Has this place gone terribly downhill?

    2022-05-04 menu.
    Paul H.

    Cooper's has good food, decent tho not so cheap prices anymore, and friendly service making this one of my go to places for bbq when we visit family in the Austin and the surrounding area. Pretty much a chose what you want as you go thru the line kind of place, it's a no frills donning experience in a casual room setting with a roll of paper towels and a gallon sized container pickled jalapeños on the bench seating. They even have a pot of beans and a pot of their bbq sauce, pickles, onions, and white bread, all self serve. We had the usual brisket, pork chop, and jalapeño and cheese sausage. All were good. The pork chop was really good last time, so we got it again, and it didn't disappoint. The pork chop was the highlight of the meal. The brisket was not. Little over cooked and dry. We finished off the meal with cobblers, peach and pecan. Will we be back, most definitely next time we're in the area. Only thing I wish they'd provide is a different bbq sauce. Theirs is different, very thin, and not huge flavors.

    Best meat in miles!
    Chelis R.

    100% I recommend this place. Best BBQ in all of Texas. Your life will never be the same...

    Brisket, ribs and sausage
    Thomas W.

    Every time I get a chance passing through Llano, I always stop in for some good bbq. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a good lunch. I especially love their brown beans.

    Doug M.

    Stopped in and grabbed Cooper's BBQ to-go when I was passing thru from Fredericksburg to San Saba. First, you order your meat out by the pit. They sell it by pound and order fulfillment is cut my eyesight (a little heavy handed in my opinion). They slap it on a tray then it is weighed inside. When you walk up, the smoke smell is exactly what pit-smoked bbq should smell like. Your mouth waters immediately. How's the taste? Okay. Here's my take on Cooper's. 1. It's expensive but thankfully, they offer 0% financing for 6-months so we decided to order anyway. I'm kidding of course but bring your wallet!! 2. The brisket is VERY tender. Literally falls apart. Good flavor but needs more bark. 6/10 3. Turkey had a good flavor. Closer to the skin had better taste. 7/10 4. The sauce is runny and more vinegar taste. 6/10. It's just not my thing. 5. Ribs were good too. 7/10 6. Potato salad was good. Beans were EXCELLENT. Had some kick. Really flavorful. Bottom line - Would we eat it again? Yes. Also, if you really want to fit in, don't forget your cowboy hat.

    Chicken, brisket, cole slaw, corn on the cob and delectable cornbread!
    Staci A.

    We were new to this restaurant and needed training! Everyone was so warm and happy to explain their process. Each employee greeted us when we walked in and when we left...even one of them that was eating his lunch! It's family style picnic bench seating. They have all the condiments you could need on the table and at a couple stations. Also have complimentary beans, which my husband said were fantastic. We loved every bit of our meal and the southern hospitality just put it over the top!

    Cooper's Llano TX serving pit.
    Mario A.

    Stopped in on a suggestion from a friend. WOW! Great Texas BBQ. They cut into that turkey breast and you see the juices shoot out, they're doing it right! Had brisket and green beans, family style seating. Spoke with a retired couple from Kansas City, KS. The husband said Coopers beef ribs changed his life. Will be back again soon!

    Where My Husband bought it.
    Laurie L.

    My Husband Played a round of Golf at Llano River Golf Course. He decided to pick up a pound of Brisket to take home, we live in Kerrville, Texas, it's not like where we live is around the corner. I must say at the price he paid and I asked about Bar BQue sauce he said they dip it in Barbeque sauce. My question is which was heavily Salted? The Brisket or the Sauce. It wasn't the Barbeque sauce. Lay off the salt. It was edible but the salt overwhelmed the taste of the brisket.

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    Beans mushy....price is exceeding the quality served. Condiments area is congested and inconvenient.

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