If I could give no stars I would. I called their Customer Service to order a $300 gift certificate…read morefor my brother's birthday gift. I chose to have the gift emailed to him. I placed the call on Friday, 21 Feb 2025. His birthday is 23 Feb. I was assured the email with the gift certificate would be sent on Friday, 21 Feb. Later on that same day I received a call from the same Customer Service rep to confirm my brother's email address. She had it correct, and I was told the email was about to be sent. As of Sunday, 23 Feb, the email had not been sent. I called Customer Service at 2 pm on 23 Feb to inquire. I was told someone would call me on Monday, 24 Feb. I requested to speak to a supervisor. I was told no supervisor was on duty. New Braunfels Smokehouse failed to perform a very simple task; one that was very important to my family. DO NOT CONDUCT ANY BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE NOT RELIABLE.

The items are expensive and the customer service is extremely lacking. My husband had ordered…read moreChristmas gifts for delivery the past three years. This year, the website did not recognize my login/ prompted to renew password but would not send the email link to do so. The 800 number will ring and play the same 30 second recorded message literally for HOURS. When I tried to place an online order as a "guest" (since my account/ login would not work), the order prompted to put an email address for the gift recipients (which i do not have); it would not progress without putting an email address in, and when I put my own email address in, it would change the gift recipient's address info to mine. I finally printed out an order form and had planned to bring it in in-person; however, I did receive a call-back after leaving a telephone message on their local line about how dysfunctional their website and 800 numbers were. I understand a computer upgrade or busy phonelines but the extent of all of this is inexcusable!

Fantastic filleters of version. We've been using them for generations. I can't match'em and I've…read moretried. They know how to make what I like better than I do. Hats off and God Bless'em. Trust me when I say, if you give them a try, you will succeed. I can recommend no-one above their services. I'm grateful they do what they do.

Friendly folks with top notch processes and service! I highly recommend them for all your wild game…read moreprocessing needs.

Caveat: we came in during an air show weekend and the restaurant had several orders from the air…read moreshow but I have to rate them on our experience not on circumstances. We arrived just as they opened. There was no one to greet us for the first few minutes. Finally, someone came out from the back to let us know that they were busy, which sounded strange since they had just opened, but when they explained about the air show it made sense. The music is loud but that's expected. It is a bar after all...that serves barbecue. We ordered at the bar and sat down. BWE and I shared the Chuckwagon Classic Plate, and we added 1/3 lb of brisket. My son had the same Classic Plate. We got the beans and fries as our sides. When our food was brought to us, the server didn't give us utensils. We had to ask her for them. The portions seemed small. The brisket was not hot. It was room temperature. The fries and beans were just okay. We were underwhelmed. This is Texas. Our expectations were high but we were disappointed. It could be that the order from the air show overwhelmed them and left them little strength to give attention to our order so I'll give them a little grace and give them two stars instead of one. We won't be back.

Outstanding BBQ! Drove through a small industrial area in…read moreSelma to get to this place, and it's connected to a Mexican food restaurant as well. Noticed upon entrance, a humongous outdoor space connected to both restaurants which included plenty of outdoor seating tables and a stage. It must get busy on the weekends and I assume there's entertainment. Friendly greeting upon entering and seat yourself. Lots of TVs with Chive and enjoyed the country music in the background. Excellent service! Our server was friendly and checked on us frequently. Complimentary tortilla chips with a special seasoning and queso were brought to the table . I liked the seasoning. There's also a small complimentary condiment and BBQ sauce bar- which included onions, pickles, jalapeños, regular and spicy BBQ sauce. Pickles were nice and appeared home made. I dipped my meats in combos of both sauces, I enjoyed them both. We all ordered the two meat combos $18 with your choice of two sides and served with Texas toast. I ordered the brisket and pulled pork. Both were excellent! The brisket had a nice tiny fatty edge and was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The pulled pork was deelish. Good portion size too. I enjoyed the beans, but the coleslaw not so much. The slaw was bland and had no flavor. Others at my table ordered the tater tots, which were highly seasoned and had a nice crunch. We were so full, had some leftovers for the next day. Great BBQ, great service!

I drive from Austin to San Angelo and back several times a month. There is nothing I do not like…read moreabout Miiller's Meat Market. The staff is very kind and helpful. The building is always spotless. Most of the time, Mr. Miiller is behind the counter. My guess is that when Mr. Miiller is not behind the counter greeting guests, he is working back in the kitchen. They have an excellent selection of chicken, meats, sausages, stuffed jalapenos, and more. Their smoked/ fully cooked sausages are amazing. Don't forget their baked potato salad, as it is the best I've ever tasted. Excellent desserts as well!

Service is great! A wide variety of steaks and we love the thick cut pork chops. I also enjoy their…read moredried sausages. We shop there at least once a week and buy for several days at a time.

Jim's is absolutely worth the drive out of the city center for great bbq and service. While I've…read moretypically driven out to Lockhart to visit friends and, inevitably, devour all that Tx agriculture has to offer, Jim's is easily my new favorite. All of the other places in Austin proper are crawling with tourists (yeah yeah, pot meet kettle) and are packed. Skip the obvious and you'll be rewarded with one of the best meals in town. Getting there: The drive out from the city is plenty fun and takes you over Pennybacker Bridge. Plenty of parking. Ambiance: Picnic tables are plentiful with shade. Or you can head to the bar next door to grab a cold one while you enjoy the juiciest, most tender, melt in your mouth brisket or dry rub ribs. Go for the plate of 2 meat and 2 side options for the full experience. Unsure of what to pick? Brisket, ribs, Mac and cheese, and scalloped potatoes. Your heart might hate you afterward but your tastebuds and stomach won't. I loved it so much I went twice. Hell, I'm sitting in the airport now at six something in the morning drooling wishing I could go back one last time. I might just go change my flight...

GREAT PLACE FOR BBQ. MUST STOP IF YOUR IN THE AREA!…read morewe order the 2 meat 2 sides plate pull pork brisket mac and cheese and corn all delicious my wife really not a bbq person she love it. the sauce were good i liked they put on side.that way you can taste the meat we ate on the bench area alot of traffic but the food was great....certainly will return.

Freaking amazing ! I eat here time and time again I had…read moreevening buffet and nice southern hospitality Downside no refill on cokes

It's an older restaurant with a small store attached selling desserts, canned goods, pecans, etc…read more The restroom was clean. Wait to be seated. The self serve small buffet with dual serving sides includes salad, bread, veggies, and meats. Separate small dessert bar. There were 2 desserts-bread pudding and delicious peach cobbler and a soup. Multiple dining rooms with ample seating.

TRUTH: I don't research (aside from a quick rec check on Yelp or similar) before dining, much like…read moremy shopping (look at the tags AFTER you know how much you LOVE it!!!). What I'm about to share (like all my reviews) is pure, unsolicited, first-time experience with some additional details for your enjoyment & pleasure. In short - BEST BRISKET EVER!!! GET YOUR BBQ PASSPORT STAMPED HERE!!! In case you need convincing: ESAUL ("The Smoke") and GRECIA ("The Sugar") husband-and-wife team have committed to the highest standards in beloved BBQ, earning them distinctions all the way from James Beard, "Best of" Texas Monthly & San Antonio Magazine, ++ their 2025 MICHELIN award. This Monday 31AUG, they'll be featured on FOOD NETWORK PITMASTERS which means best to get in line now before it blows up even more (although there's shade & YETI-cooled water for waiting). In my case, the line moved quickly with JERRY & IZZY tag-teaming trays - tasting notes as follows: COLESLAW - Refreshing in its simplicity - crunchy, slightly sweet & snappy - exactly as my heart desires CHICHARONI MACARONI - Creamy & cheesy with cracklin crunch, touch of black pepper PULLED PORK - Buttery tender & topped with green tomatillo - I'd love to try this on one of their sandwiches with a combination of PICKLED FAVORITES (onions & spicy pickles were FIRE) PRIME BRISKET - MAIN EVENT needs no sauce, in fact could be served solo and make a meal - it is hands-down the best, most flavorful & moist brisket EVER!!! They say "come hungry," I'd add come early if you'd like to try the house-made sausage, TRI-TIP on Saturdays. I might have to bring another stomach (or at least make a second visit) to try the dessert - cheesecake appears to be served by the 1/2 LB as well, and looks just as good as Mom's! Even so, I'm a 100% satisfied customer, seeing full delivery on their promise of "bringing people together" with BBQ that's "slowly smoked, scratch-made, with genuine hospitality."

Best BBQ I've ever eaten. Really. And I know BBQ…read more We ordered: brisket, tritip, sausage and turkey. Sides: corn, mac, slaw, beans, egg salad, pickled nopales/serranos/bell peppers, pico. Everything was extraordinary. Very helpful staff. Funky hole in the wall venue. Pro tip: come at opening 11:00 am on Sunday morning to avoid a wait. My favorites: tritip with pico, sausage by itself, brisket in the thin and tangy BBQ sauce, elote corn, nopales, beans. But, it was all good and you won't be sorry ordering anything on the menu. Even the complimentary onions and pickles are house made. The sausage was almost like the filling in a dim sum dumpling. The pico was some of the best I've ever tasted, which sounds ridiculous but there it is. The tritip is to die for. The brisket melts. Excellent turkey. Bring a group, order everything, and take home leftovers. Highly recommended. Best of Texas and probably beyond.

Fed the family of 18 quickly and we loved our food!…read more Chicken Karaage was a favorite! Brussel Sprouts delicious Parking was limited on a Sunday afternoon but worth it Enjoy! Will come again when in Austin.

This review I dug up is from a while ago, things may have changed…read more January 2020 was my first time at Loro in South Austin. My companion and I went at 5 PM on a Thursday. There is a parking lot that was pretty full but not completely. Once inside, we took seats at the back bar where a buddy suggested we sit for faster service. We had menus and water within minutes, and our bartender was attentive the whole time. We ordered a mix of dishes that had been recommended and a couple more: Oak grilled Snap peas, Coconut scented Rice, Chicken Karaage, Tomato and Cucumber salad, Smoked Prime Bavette Plate, Smoked Beef brisket plate, and Chocolate mousse. For drinks we got Thai Berry smash and Mandarin Margarita. Overall, there was good flavor in all the dishes, with well-paired flavor combos, which is the standard Hai Hospitality sets. However, some dishes didn't have as bold flavor as I was hoping. The Chicken karaage could have been bolder. Surprisingly, the Tomato and Cucumber salad had more flavor than expected. The Prime Bavette and Smoked Brisket were great, though a bit pricy. Both of the drinks were excellent, but only got one each as we're not big on spending on alcohol with dinner. Normally I'd go to this type of place with high-end satiation expectations, such as at Uchiko, where actually filling up would cost a lot so I don't fill up and plan to eat a couple hours later. However, we were both full after eating the above, and even had a piece of brisket and some rice to take home. For the quality, the value is there. The service was great, the bartender checked on us multiple times, and gave us updates on what dishes were left to come out once we were about two-thirds through our order. Each time a dish came we got a refresher on what it was from the server, which I like. The place was about 1/3 full at 5 PM and 2/3 full when we left at 5:45 PM, with the volume-level rising. The speed and quality of the meal taken together is excellent-- we were in and out quickly and enjoyed our fine dining. The restaurant was a bit dark; I could read the menu fine, but one older gentleman had to use his phone to see the menu text. At the end of the meal, a small gift card helped lower the price so it was under 100 out the door. We ended up being very happy with the food and experience-- it was great, but it wasn't amazing solely because a couple dishes needed their good flavor to be bolder. No single item wasn't good, and a couple were exceptional, so I'd easily recommend this restaurant and would like to go back.

A small town TX BBQ that can hold it's own! Passing through town for a late lunch / early dinner…read more We were greeted as the door opened! We had brisket plates. Fried okra and mac&cheese on one. The classic potato salad and hot pinto beans on the other. Brisket was tender and flavorful. Not dry. A good 8-8.5 points on the 10 point scale! The beans were a 8.5-9! Flavor, spice, texture were quite good. One would be surprised as how some place mess up beans. Potato salad was as good as any and exactly what one should expect. Fried okra was made to order! No soft heat lamp mush here. Flavor wise, it was also as one would expect of traditional fried okra. Mac&cheese was average flavor but good portion. Was ok. Nothing to rave on, yet no complaint. Simple/basis type so a little more pop to the recipe could be a good future tweak. Traditional onions, pickles, & jalapeños can be added to the plate if you like. Also sauce and bread available on the side counter to suit your needs. Overall, a great lil place to stop in! Didn't take a pic before starting to eat but this get the gist.

As soon as you walk in you're greeted and made to feel welcome! This tiny town definitely has big…read morehearts that was on full display with all the coworkers and the local patrons that walked in known by name. The place itself is adorable and just what you'd expect from a CENTX BBQ joint, cute and plenty of country. Husband and I got 2 meat and 3 meat plates with all different meats and sides so we could try all they had to offer or at least a good majority of it. I will start by saying everything had great flavor, great bark, cooked well. We both thought if they could come up with a way to keep or serve fresher meat products they'd be much better. Luckily hubby asked for moist brisket when he caught a glimpse of the dried out looking lean brisket. The moist brisket gets a 3.0, tender juicy good flavor, good bark, more smoke outside than in. Turkey was good that wasn't too dry and good smoke flavor throughout but could have a bit more flavor on the outside, it gets a 3.0/5. Sausage was good, liked the course texture, smoked well, crisp outside a little dry 3.5/5. Ribs great bark good flavor, tender with a bite like it should have, too much smoke and dried out 3.0/5, pulled pork 2.5/5 dried out, decent smoke and flavor and good bark, just very dry. The sides: potato salad was good 3.5/5 very traditional for CenTX nothing above and beyond but a good standard. Beans could have been a little more tender and could have used a touch more salt but otherwise good flavors appreciated the smoky meaty quality and pepper, 3/5. Mac and cheese 2.5/5 it's basic think blue box with added cheese and cream, could definitely be better but not bad by any means. Fried okra, STOLE THE SHOW! 5/5 We seriously have never had better and that is truly saying something! We make, have eaten at MANY different places, and had grandmas that made cast iron fried okra...and still have not had better! Sorry Grandma! Do NOT skip the okra! I'd go back through the drive thru just for Okra, in fact I might just do that on the way back! Overall, this adorable small town gem is putting out decent CenTX BBQ. If you can manage to get it all fresher, it could truly be something worth driving for and writing about.