Some of the best BBQ that I've had as a lifelong Texan. Their BBQ chopped beef sandwiches are so juicy and tasty! We had a few sides that were all solid too - their fried okra, potato salad (mustard based - as they should be), and creamed corn! Must go! read more

Great spot if you're in the area. Big portions and the sides are huge. If I lived nearby, I'd eat here all the time!

Great bbq! Try the turkey. Best I've had. Very casual. Staff is super friendly. Lots of options. Try the banana pudding.

Great sandwiches! I got the el jefe and half chicken. Love the restaurant and ambiance! read more

Old 300 BBQ - Half chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Blanco, Texas

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By far the BEST BBQ I have ever had! EVERY SINGLE meat and side was amazing. Make sure to go on Sunday when they have their beef ribs. They literally fall off the bone. Only problem now is any other BBQ I have is severely lacking compared to this. read more

Food is great. Love the laid-back style and awesome menu options. Unfortunately they don't honor the Yelp coupon. I showed it to the girl when I checked out. She rudely told me "we don't do any of those - so, no!" Seriously? Why make an offer you don't plan to honor? read more

Old 300 BBQ - Truck sign in front - Barbeque Near Me - Blanco, Texas

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We loved coming here for lunch! My mom and I were visiting for the Lavender festival and the wait was worth it! My mom even complimented saying this was better BBQ than the famous Salt Lick!! I was just as impressed! We ordered baked potatoes with brisket! We definitely could have shared one but both finished them happily! We will be back! read more

Attended an awards ceremony there recently and they have a spacious area for a large group that also has a bar. Very comfortable for the attendees. The menu was excellent BBQ with brisket, smoked turkey, beans and potato salad. Delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely will go again when in the area! read more

I eat a lot of BBQ and this one slaps. Be warned, the sandwiches are huge (like a hoagie roll size), wife and I could have split. The meats all had good flavor, sausage was a particular favorite of mine. I found the brisket to be a tad on the dry side, but, since it's in a sandwich that I'm slapping sauce on, I can deal with that. Sides were pretty good, if standard/uninspired. Ambiance and decor were great - I hate a fru-fru BBQ restaurant. read more

had the best experience with Old 300 barbecue catering. Planned rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding, I was coming from out of town. Shelly did everything for me to make sure it was perfect. We had a change of venue the day of and she worked to get that rearranged also. They did all of the serving and cleanup so I was able to enjoy the evening. Most of all -food was delicious and dessert was amazing! Can't wait to get back down to Blanco again soon. read more

Stopped by here after a Jeep academy at inks ranch. Great place and nice people. I really enjoyed my Bbq potato. Will come again next time in blanco. Thanks! read more

Old 300 BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Blanco, Texas

Food is great. Staff is friendly and helpful. The sides are really good and tasty. The Brisket I was told that marinate for 24hrs before they smoke it for 10hrs or more. The beef ribs are to die for, they are expensive but well worth the money. Pecan pie is incredibly rich. My family and my dog feel sad when we drive bye and don't stop and get some Brisket. The brisket is as good or better than other famous BBQ restaurants. read more

We were meeting locals again and Blanco was about halfway in between. We visit this area often because we have family in the area. The mac'n cheese was good and so were the beans. The creamed corn was absolutely delicious. There were four of us and we each gave an opinion on our own lunch. One person rated the ribs at a 3 1/2. Another person rated their brisket sandwich at 3 with a comment that she preferred a thinner cut and more bark. We all have our own personal preferences. Thank goodness we like different things and tastes. My spouse and I split 1/2 pound of sliced brisket. I was surprised that the brisket wasn't warm. It was rather cool. Then, when I put the bbq sauce on it, it was really cool. Maybe we're spoiled but rarely had cold brisket at a restaurant. The brisket was good but I didn't feel it deserved more than 3 stars. It was smoky and I love a smoky brisket but I also would have preferred more bark and warm. The sweet bbq sauce didn't seem too spicy this time and the brisket wasn't tough as it was before but it was lacking the bark. Yelp is all about folks expressing their personal opinion. I understand the pitmaster is very passionate about his brisket as he should be. He commented to a previous review that is listed below. I originally rated a that review as a 2 star and upgraded to a 3. I've tasted brisket all over the country. Some I really like and some not as much. I know my taste buds may not be what the numerous pitmasters are but my reviews for the most part are about what I like and not what someone else likes. read more

Old 300 BBQ - Half pound brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Blanco, Texas

Great food, great desserts, friendly service, clean, good air conditioning. Bathrooms clean too

Consistent GREAT Texas bbq in a cozy country setting. What more could you ask for? Assorted beers? Ok. Assorted desserts? Ok. Situated on the corner of a cute town square with other shops? Ok. You've got it all. read more

Good BBQ spot in Blanco, local, good eats brisket. I always enjoy local businesses, and this one I would recommend on your way up 281. Grab a Shiner get some Brisket, and relax in the A/C. read more

Not a fan. First, I was disappointed they don't sell pulled pork. They had a sandwich lunch special so I went with that. I chose turkey and it was horrible. Served on a subway style bun. Yuck. Zero flavor on the turkey. The potato salad and green beans also not good. Didn't even eat my meal. The brisket was the only decent thing. Continue driving into dripping springs and there's other bbq options. read more

Top notch BBQ, service and ambiance. What an absolutely wonderful place - stopped on veteran's day with my spouse. They asked if we are veteran's and then presented us with a bucket full of gift cards , we picked one which paid for our meals. I was so appreciative of the kindness of this establishment! We salute you and I am so proud to be a Texan and veteran. read more

A quick peek on Yelp showed some great reviews so we decided to stop in and fill our bellies with brisket and cobbler. The reviews for this place are spot on: Old 300 is some damn good BBQ! We ordered a pound of the moist brisket, side of creamed corn, and the pecan cobbler. The brisket had the perfect blend of flavor without too much smokiness. The slices were thick and juicy and you could taste the rub which had the right amount of seasoning. They have two types of BBQ sauce: one sweet, one tangy. The lady working there suggested we mix the two and it proved to be an excellent choice. They had 2 types of pickles to choose from and the onions were pickled as well, which we enjoyed more than the standard raw slices. The creamed corn was my favorite I've found so far in San Antonio. It's thicker than most but the flavor is outstanding. The pecan cobbler was also a great choice. It tasted like pecan pie in a cup. I don't need any distractions when it comes to pie or cake but my fiancee had to have a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Since I love him I agreed and have to admit it was a good distraction. Old 300 BBQ is worth the drive from San Antonio or Austin and we'll be returning back sooner rather than later! read more

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Loved our lunch here! The atmosphere, the kind service (shoutout to Cami!!!), and last but not least, the great food! The portions are generous, prices fair, and it was all delicious. The lunch combo is a steal. We'll be back! read more

The ribs are very good, and the sausage is great. Dry rub on the ribs is good enough you can skip the mediocre sauces (they are okay, but nothing spectacular). Potato salad is fair, but again not spectacular. Just focus on the meat (that's why you're here anyway, right). If you like dessert (I don't, but I had a couple of bites), the cheesecake with a wine and mixed berry sauce is pretty good, too. Three-and-a-half stars (rounded up to four) - good food, good service. Good enough to come back for if you are in the area. read more

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I had to make a quick trip into Blanco with my sister- in- law. So we made a lunch stop at Old 300. Ladd was there and served up a delicious meal. We got brisket (obviously) and a side of fried okra. The food was ready pretty quick and then we were on the road. First let me say that the okra was she off the best I've had at a restaurant. It tasted fresh and was hot and crispy! Now for the best part. The brisket. It was AMAZING! Tender, juicy and cooked perfectly. The smoke flavor came out in each bite. It was so flavor that you dint need bbq sauce... but if you want some, they have a delicious selection. If you're out and looking for a terrific bbq joint, stop here and look no further. I'm looking forward to going back and enjoying another meal, but this time it will be inside to enjoy the ambiance too. read more

Everything about this BBQ Joint is OFF THE CHAIN! Great service, friendly atmosphere. Old 300 truly knows how to make GREAT BBQ!

The brisket sandwich we had was just amazing! The brisket was juicy and the bread it was on was nice and soft. We got the macaroni and cheese, which I could tell was homemade. If I had a way to take some brisket home with me, I definitely would. We'll have to come back again sometime with a cooler to take some home. read more

Holy cow! And pig! My husband and I both grew up in Texas eating all kinds of yummy bbq, so when I say we are 'bbq snobs', I mean we have tried it all...or so we thought. We stumbled on this place while traveling through from DFW to SA, and had no idea what we had found until we got inside and saw their very impressive menu. Still skeptical, we ordered two of their specialty sandwiches and hoped for the best. That's exactly what we got. The best! Their sandwiches are HUGE and loaded with some seriously tasty meats, including brisket, jalapeño sausage, turkey...even sliced pork which is something we very rarely come across. Every single meat was absolutely delicious, tender, juicy and flavorful. The bread (a hoagie style bun) was amazing as well. We enjoyed every bite of what we could fit in our stomachs and took the rest home for another meal. The side of fries were not needed, but man were they good! We had to finish up with their blackberry cobbler a-la-mode just to make sure we landed in the food coma zone! The service was excellent as well which completed our amazing experience here. Can't wait to cruise through town again and try their other meals!! read more

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I really liked the ambiance here, the friendly service, and the broad selection. All items are ala carte but I have experienced this at other bbq places so it was less of a surprise there is no "basket" or "plate" option. I found the sausage to be flavorful and juicy, the sides standard fare, and the brisket a bit underwhelming. I love brisket. Good brisket can be enjoyed at any temperature short of frozen, with a deep smoke ring, good bark, moist interior, and a consistent flavor profile, either from the smoke, a rub, or both. The flavor of my sliced brisket was very inconsistent. Two bites out of the total were delicious and had a bold seasoning that paired well with the natural beef flavor and yet those were anomalies. I would be willing to try dining here again, if nothing else because the slaw was so fresh and well made and I really enjoyed the rest of the dining experience in spite of the brisket disappointment. read more

Great bbq, a little pricey but the food is good. Consistent, clean and fun place. Still haven't found the dinosaur though!

Fabulous as always. The brisket is top notch and creamed corn. Waygu is excellent. Pinto beans used to be in bean pot with refills, not any more. Mac & cheese is awesome if not too late in the day! read more

TLDR: Excellent Texas BBQ, definitely worth a trip. If you look through my reviews, I eat waaay too much BBQ. To the point that I've stood in line at LA BBQ an hour early to catch them at open, and I do a twice-annual pilgrimage to Lexington to take in Snow's best. And to my amazement, this place muscled its way into my 'Top 5'. I say 'amazement' because I've never heard 'Blanco' and 'awesome BBQ' said in the same sentence. Yet after a nice morning spent driving into the heart of hill country and trail riding, the Old 300 appeared like a welcoming mirage before my car's windshield. For starters, I appreciate the setting. The inside is no-nonsense and free of pretense, the way BBQ restaurants should be. But it's not so hardscrabble that it looks like it's going to fall down, like some places. I like the view of the town hall across the way, the individual chairs (I'm not much for family-sized benches), and the fact that they bring the food to you. Ah, but what about the food? I tried three of the top-rated entrees and came away impressed. The brisket, normally the crown jewel of Texas BBQ, was very good. Nice bark, moderate amount of smoky flavor, though a bit too lean for when I asked for 'fatty' brisket. The flavor's fine, but it does cry out for a dash of the house BBQ sauce. If I was just ranking the brisket, I'd give it a solid four stars - good but not mouth-watering great. However, the pork ribs and the smoked chicken are on a par with the best I've had, chock full of juiciness and fork-able tender meat. I'd make the journey back for the half-chicken alone for the smoke flavor that permeates the white and black meat. Be sure to get yourself a rack of the ribs as well - they've got a perfect peppery note. Alas, I only had room amongst the sides and desserts for a little potato salad. But what I had was superb German-style salad with a welcome dash of mustard. I'd happily have that salad alongside a NYC-style Reuben. Definitely worth a visit for BBQ aficionados. This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

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It lives up to all the hype. We had the El Hefe, slice brisket sandwich and cream corn. Also tried the peach cobbler. It was ok, but the star is the brisket. All were excellent. The portion sizes are very large. The service is friendly. You have to try this place. Oh, we came on a Thursday evening and it was not crowded, but we were told the weekends can by very busy. Also they only cook so much, so when they are out they are out. read more

Fun place to visit, very friendly staff and cool environment inside and out. BBQ was very good - sausage a little dry.

Outstanding BBQ, brisket, chicken and sausage was on point, Great Atmosphere and Customer Service. read more

Old 300 BBQ - 1/2 Chicken & El Jefe Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Blanco, Texas

Stopped in for a quick bite on a road trip. Haven't stopped thinking about their burger since! And that was MONTHS AGO. Unfortunately, they only have burgers on Tuesday's. So we got the Spencer Feller? And I'm pretty sure a little witchcraft and some crack went into this brisket, people.... We live in San Antonio and we consider driving for this food.... read more

4.25 stars. There is such a wide assortment of reviews for Old 300, and I really didn't know what to expect. However, the promise of Akaushi brisket was strong, and I committed to the one hour drive in search of BBQ nirvana. The short of it? The pork ribs paired with their sweet sauce is absolutely outstanding. I would venture to say that sauce is the closest rendition to what one would find paired with pork ribs in Deep South states like Alabama and Tennessee. I strongly considered buying a bottle. Also memorable is the creamed corn and the Akaushi brisket. The creamed corn has a nice peppery coating and the Akaushi brisket is very flavorful though purists might balk as the presentation is somewhat dissimilar. The sausage was okay and I would pass on the green beans. But wow, when Old 300 hits, it's a home run. I think I may have preferred Old 300 to Black Board BBQ which is one hell of a compliment given that the latter is excellent in its own right. Finally, Old 300 is kind of pet friendly. Dogs aren't allowed inside the restaurant but they have a nice covered patio, fans and water bowls for our four legged friends. Ridley also enjoyed some nice pieces of BBQ. I think she liked the Akaushi brisket the most. What a spoiled little puppy. In any event, Old 300 is very enjoyable and a fine addition to the number of excellent BBQ joints one can find in the Hill Country. I'd seek it out again on a road trip to Blanco. read more

Old 300 BBQ - Akaushi brisket, jalapeno cheese sausage, pork spare ribs. Use sweet bbq sauce for the latter. - Barbeque Near Me - Blanco, Texas

Delicious bbq and smiling friendly faces. Try the pork ribs and peach cobbler. You won't regret it! read more

Excellent food, good service and the price is on par with others in the area. Nice outdoor seating to boot so we would certainly go back! In fact we tried but they closed so early on Sunday. The El Jeffe we tried is huge so bring your appetite when planning to come here! read more

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This is a terrific place to sit and enjoy some really good BBQ. Very casual, dining with locals and tourists. The staff is always very friendly. Place your order as you walk in and a "runner" brings to your table. Good menu with normal BBQ fare, ribs, brisket, smoked Turkey, plates or chopped sandwiches. Good sides of home cooked beans, Mac n cheese that is wonderful, coleslaw, fried okra which I'd my favorite, fries etc. This brisket is our favorite. Every time we have BBQ somewhere else we compare to our Old 300. It's the best in our book! Fun atmosphere esp for people-watching. People are friendly and you might meet a new friend. read more

First time here and the service was GREAT! Super cute restaurant and decor. We got brisket, sausage, okra and pecan cobbler and it was DELICIOUS. We will definitely be back! read more

Always a great experience! The staff is always polite and the food delicious! Thank you for being AMAZING!

This is where you want to eat while in Blanco. You can enjoy a break from antique shopping, whiskey tasting and wine tasting by eating some good BBQ. Order at the register and wait for your platter of deliciousness. Everything on their menu is easily shareable. The Jefe sandwich has enough meat for two to three. The personal sides are big. The mac and cheese was scrumptious. We all loved their marinated onions. They have a condiment bar that includes two types of pickles, onions, BBQ sauce and bread. For those up to the challenge, you can purchase all you can eat beans. Leave room for dessert. They have amazing banana pudding and peach cobbler. Parking is limited, but accessible. read more

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