GR8!!!!!!!! is the keyword of this review lol…read more I AM NOW YOUR BIGGEST CHEERLEADER!!!! Recently I took my husband on a trip through Texas to eat some of the best rated food .... Well Cooper's ~ You are Now #1 in our BBQ BOOK !!!!! We went to Black's Original in Lockhart and neither of us felt like it held a candle to Cooper's (may have been a bad day) We made a special detour to go through Llano on the way back. Your sides are SO GR8!!! Service SO GR8!!! Added sides pickles onions beans etc an added bonus !!! Pecan Cobbler .... to die for /LOVE!!!! And all the sauces and spices and swag is GR8!!! KEEP UP THE GR8 WORK I WILL PROMOTE YOU GUYS ALWAYS!!!! Christoval Cooper's is also GR8!!!!

We paid almost $300 for 6 lbs of brisket, link of sausage, pint of potato salad and pint of beans…read more They automatically added a $40 top, which we changed when paying. The brisket was so disappointing we couldn't eat it. We asked for " moist brisket" which has fat marbling. What we got was like last week's leftovers. It's was tough, dry, stringy, and lots of charred pieces. It was gross. Never again. Threw the meat out to the dogs.

I don't normally leave reviews, however, if you are looking for backyard BBQ, this is the place…read more Ribs- taste seasoned perfectly and tender,Brisket- moist and juicy, Sausage - great taste. I had all with no sauce. Staff was Great!!!

This was a good barbeque option within close walking distance of the JW Marriott downtown…read more The atmosphere was fun and what you would expect for a BBQ restaurant. The bench seating added to the family style dining. My group of three ordered two types of meat, coleslaw, potatoes, and mac & cheese for roughly $60. Being from the Midwest, the three of us weren't quite sure how much food to order. The staff clearly picked up on this and recommended what to order based on our group size, even demonstrating the weights of different cuts of meat. This was greatly appreciated and demonstrated good service. We had a bit of food leftover so we clearly got our money's worth at $20 a person.

I learned about this little sandwich shop and about Cooper himself via a TT vid just recently and…read morewas sad to hear that they may have to close due to lack of business. Of course I wanted to support a local Texas biz and my partner in crime and I decided to make this our meal of the day! Glad we did too. I ordered the Apollo aptly named after their Great Dane since it was loaded with roast beef, ham, bacon, and creamed corn on a baguette. Well toasted and delicious, my tummy was fully satisfied! I coupled my sandwich with some Miss Vicki's chips and a drink for a few bucks extra. My PIC went for the Cooper and chowed down on buffalo chicken, bacon, lettuce, pepper jack on a brioche for his lunch. The Cooper was also full of flavor and hit the spot! Service was friendly and our lunch was served with a smile and a thank you. As for the ambiance, it was low key which gave us a chance to talk about our lunch and the option to get some Amy's ice cream afterwards lol Unfortunately, we were stuffed afterwards so we 86'd the idea. I also found out that a portion of what they make goes to supporting a local shelter too!

Okkk where to start:…read more Sandwich taste: 6/10 it was nicely put together but sadly very bland. Ambiance: 1/10 the floors were sticky and had chips under each dirty table. We walked in there was a younger boy playing on a computer and a nice lady behind the counter. Not one customer. The place was a mess. The pictures of dogs were very cute and colors of the facility were uplifting but very sticky and dirty. Cleanliness: Ok here is where I had a huge issue. The nice women was I'm guess "teaching" her son in Assuming how to take orders And make food. He is not ready for Any of that.... He had a hard time taking our order which was ok everyone needs to start somewhere. BUT UGH HE HAD GLOVES ON AND KEPT TOUCHING HIS NOSE AND SHIRT THEN THE FOOD. I was like WTF. My husband begged me not to point out this major health issue. I get it he's young and learning but touching every object without changing gloves like wtf is the point of the glove. He touches his face/ mouth and nose 3 times I literally counted. I get people need to learn as I said but not with others food. We will not be returning due to the health risk issue :/

Gabby was a great host and help! The food was delicious we love to visit…read more It was packed and gabby helped us get a table from people who were trying to save tables without having their food reasy

Food was great, staff was great and Gabby was great! I'd come back anytime with the familyread more

Fabulous barbecue! Drove to Llano on SH 29. It's on the right before you get in town…read more Inconspicuous signage says it's only open Saturday and Sunday. Opens at 11. You get to Tumlinson's before you reach the much more popular and more crowded Cooper's in town. Arrived around 1:30 on Saturday and there was only one car in the parking lot. No one else in the restaurant but no matter, the food is incredible! I don't believe there is something as the "best" barbecue. I think that there is a sort of supreme level that has a great smoke ring, a great bark, quality meat and basically melts in your mouth. So tender you can break it up with a fork but I might use a knife so I can create smaller pieces. THIS PLACE IS ALL OF THAT with perfect rendering and a master class in what a brisket should be. 5 out of 5. As good as any I have ever had and what I expect as the top of what barbecue brisket can be. The ribs were cooked perfectly with bountiful meat on the bone. The rub was not noteworthy but they were tasty and led me to use the sauce. The sauce is excellent - thick and vinegarry with a hint of sweetness. Only ordered one side - the potato salad. Much better than most. Not what I would put in the best category but totally worth eating. The pickles and onions? Wow! I wouldn't bother mentioning unless they were amazing. (Or terrible.) These were amazing! What I loved was that they cut up the onions in chunks rather than slices. The pickles were chunks of whole dills and not canned sliced pickles. Finally, I'll get to the ambiance. It's spacious with lots of seating inside. Good a/c. Two small windows that look out across the beautiful Hill Country for miles. Since the wildflowers were in epic form on the drive, the view was amazing this day. But it would be excellent without them. I should have taken a picture but I was too busy eating. We left Tumlinson's SmokyTop and went to Cooper's and as a comparison, I give the edge to Tumlinson's. The briskets were both in the same top echelon of what I expect a smoked brisket to be, but I think Tumlinson's was just slightly better. But where Tumlinson's crushes Cooper's is in the ambiance/atmosphere. Cooper's seating is indoor with no real outdoor tables. So you eat in a confined, windowless room that is not inviting. No music playing. Tumlinson's with no one else in it was memorable. I couldn't wait to get out of Cooper's. Felt a little creepy. Finally, Tumlinson's was selling brisket at $24 per pound while Cooper's was $26.99. This part is insignificant to me for the most part but there is a real price difference. Final verdict - Tumlinson's 5 out of 5. Cooper's 4.8 out of 5.

Local winner of the brisket competitions. Solid flavor and…read morefriendly family Catch him open and enjoy!

Came for lunch after a morning of hiking at inks lake. Parking lot (in the back of the building)…read morewas busy so I was surprised to only see a couple of tables occupied. Menu is on the wall and you order and pay at the counter. We got 1lb of ribs which comes with 3-6 depending on their size, 1 side of green beans and 1 side of potato salad, and a sweet tea. Total was about $40 My husband said these were the best ribs he's ever eaten. They had the right amount of smoke, the meat was juicy and fell off the bone. They don't have a lot of seasoning so the smoke and rib flavor really shinned through. The greens beans were the thick kind with onions and butter. Would definitely return.

My first time at Wingman Smoke House. It's a small unassuming restaurant that you might miss if…read moreyou weren't looking for it. Seems to be plenty of parking in the back and there is dining inside. I am not sure when they open, but when I got there just a little after 1pm on a Sunday, they had already sold out of the ribs. I ended up getting a pulled pork sandwich with a side of potato salad. Overall, I would say the pork was satisfactory, but I probably wouldn't order it again. The meat was very salty and I almost didn't finish it. There was quite a bit of fat with the meat. Topped with a few pickle chips but overall, pretty dry and again, way too salty. I will likely come back to try some ribs and brisket but I see I need to get there much earlier if I want that. The staff are nice. I was also shocked to see the prices. Someone posted a photo of their menu back in August 2024 (not even a year ago) but already the meat prices have doubled and in some... more than doubled.

We had a great time here!!!! Staff is great…read more Neat 2 story building with bar, music, and food upstairs. Restaurant downstairs. Really great food - queso n chips = wow Skirt / flank steak with chimichurri butter sauce = da best 3 meat sampler = oooofa Smoked ribs = CHA CHING!!!! Super duper good. Drinks n beer / I'm staying. Keep up da great work lamberts!!!! I'll b back

Came here for team dinner - can't say enough of good things. The building itself is 150 years old…read moreand haven't lost its charm. We ordered a whole bunch of things from the menu - I've lost count, but all I can say is that literally every single meal tasted great. The meats were very soft and melted in your mouth, and all sides were delicious as well. Our server Alexander was also super friendly and quick - he even improvised birthday cake for one of our teammates. Overall, highly recommend and will be back.

We ate there 2 times and the brisket and sausage was over done and dry. I ordered the 2 meat dinner…read morethat would feed 4-6 for $95.00, and told them about. our experience the first 2 times and didn't want to experience the same thing again. I think it was worse! We couldn't even eat it. Won't be e eating there again! PC

Great BBQ !! We ate in Llano and the staff was Fantastic We ordered brisket, pork ribs and the…read morejalapeño sausage. Place was super clean even the parking lot. Now we're going to have to try the one in Marble Falls

Listen , no look this past weekend I went to Austin Texas . On the list of places to eat was…read moreFranklins , and let me tell me you they didn't disappoint. The wait was 2 hours , we arrived at 11:48 and we finally ate our food at 1:45. Let me tell you it was worth it . Nestled on the corner of the street not to far from downtown Austin. I suggest you get there when they open if not sooner. While waiting for our food , a server does come down to see more or less what you would like to order . Once inside you are able immediately hit with all kinds of smells . We ordered a pound brisket , and a half of pound ribs and a side of coleslaw and pinto beans which all came with a side of bread . Let me tell you it is more than enough. Obviously the larger the party the more food you have to order The brisket was so tender and juicy and well seasoned. The ribs fell off the bone and the side were really good and I don't even like pinto beans . The women at the register were so lovely and nice and they answered any questions you had . There is indoor and outdoor seating so there is enough space . I did not indulge in the desserts but i would next time . Please do me the favor and visit franklins, it is 1,000 % worth it . Until next time .

I *thought* I'd had good BBQ brisket before, but apparently I thought wrong, haha! This Austin…read moreinstitution absolutely blew. my. mind. with its incredibly simple yet perfectly executed 50/50 salt and pepper rub and low-and-slow smoke over cured post oak before resting and slicing. Ribs and sausage were excellent as well, and complimentary sauces, pickles, and white bread much appreciated. The meats sell out fast so get here early! The line is looong but 100% worth it. There's both indoor and outdoor seating in this small but mighty shop, and thankfully the tables turn over quickly so you shouldn't have trouble settling down once you get your food!

In town visiting from NC. Stopped by for lunch on Sunday. The wait time wasn't too bad (45mins at…read more1:30p.) The pork ribs and smoked lamb were delicious!! I wasn't a fan of the bbq sauce. Also tried the smoked sausage, also very good. The sides I tried were ok. The beet salad was a little too earthy for my taste. Cole slaw was fresh but a little on the plain side. Potato salad good, like homemade, but again fell a little flat for my liking. Huge portions! So be prepared. Meets are sold by the pound or half pound. The single serving size of the sides can easily feed 2. Staff was fabulous- friendly & helpful. I'm glad I checked them out but not sure I'll rush back the next time I'm visiting.

If you haven't been, Interstellar is the best and most unique bbq place in Austin!…read more The line begins early but moves fast and efficiently. The service is 5-Star Texas excellent. And the ambience makes you feel like you're in Texas !