Saw Pig Pen Bbq on Instagram and decided to go for Saturday drive. Drove 1.5 hours to get here and it was well worth it. I have to say I think this is the best BBQ I have ever eaten. The brisket, the sausage, Potato salad, charro beans, the fries, everything we ate was phenomenal. Oh and the Queso! Yes you heard me! The queso was amazing. Thank you PIG PEN for an unbelievable experience. I can't wait to bring every out of town guest that comes to see us out here to experience this. read more

Whew! I don't realize how much I miss home until I get that Tex Mex or barbecue in my belly. This spot was a great find on our ride back to Austin from the Hill Country. Pig Pen opens early for the early risers, and their menu is extensive since they also serve lunch late morning. My friend and I ordered a variety of things: chicken quesadillas, turkey sandwich and a monstrous sized breakfast burrito called the Fat Boy. Everything was a delicious hit. We washed them all down with an old southern favorite- sweet tea, of course. Service was quick- we ordered at the counter, and the order was on our table in minutes. The place itself was classic kitsch that only a Texan can appreciate. Great overall experience that I highly recommend on your next visit to the Hill Country. read more

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Brisket sandwich was very good, Mac and cheese was a little thin, but the overall experience was great!

We went for breakfast and had breakfast tacos. They were loaded. Only needed one to fill up. We saw they had birria so we came back in the afternoon to try it. This time we ordered to go. It was surprising to find birria in a BBQ restaurant. But it did not disappoint. The birria was very good and it came with the caldo on the side. I recommend you stop by and try it. read more

Pig Pen BBQ - Birria taco. - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

I always get the brisket nachos when I come here. It's so good! I don't know how but the chips always stay crunchy even at the bottom! Will I come back again yes The service is fast and if you don't know what you want they can always recommend something which is always really cool. Very friendly people. read more

I will need to give them another try given 1) I ordered from them and 2) I didn't really go with their specialties. Nonetheless, my brisket sandwich was fine - kinda reminded me of Buccees expect this was "chopped" and there were a few huge tough pieces in there. The corn side was pretty good. But from what I see, it looks like a fun place to go to and def will have to try othe items and then maybe I can update this (hoping I can because I love great places in Drip!) read more

Pig Pen BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

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I love brisket. It's my absolute fav. Unfortunately, my brisket was dry. It had good flavor, but it was not tender, moist, or juicy. The Texas-style green beans were overly cooked, so it was soggy, and it had absolutely zero flavor. A little bit of salt would go a long way. The jalapeño mac n cheese was the tastiest thing I had on my plate. Creamy and yummy. Service was fine. read more

Pig Pen BBQ - Dry brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

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We're driving through Dripping Springs TX and saw a Pig Pen bbq and decided to try it. I had the sliced turkey with green beans and my husband had the sliced brisket and charro beans jalapeños and tomatoes. Very tasty! Awesome bbq sauce. Definitely great bbq! Friendly service, western ambiance - tin walls and placards... read more

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Breakfast Tacos! Yum! Don't come for me.. but its better than Flores. Yup. I said it.. and its Definitely better than fast food taco bell brekie. We got 2 Breakfast tacos today after dropping the kids off at school. 4.50 each (jan 2025). Easy in/out of their parking lot. Friendly service as usual. Plenty of seating for small or big groups inside. Rookie mistake I didn't call it in to go.. yet it only took under 5min to make it to go. We got to go: EKG- lots of eggs, chorizo, bacon, potatoe, beans. Finished with cheese. Its so big you can't close it. Id def ask for 1 tortilla on the side and you could make 2 easily. Fatboy- eggs, sausage, green bell pepper, tomatos. Order 1 extra tortillas for each taco ordered so you can spoon some out and have 2. It's that much filling. They have great fresh red and green salsa with some heat and freshness. Should have asked for 2 of each so I could have spooned some salsa on each bite! Try them for breakfast. Its the closest we've come to west coast style breakfast tacos and flavors. Definitely going to come back on the weekend to try the chilaquiles! It's one of our fav go tos in SoCal. We will have to see how it is here in TX. Excited to try! Consider them for a great breakfast spot.. especially if you have to be at the DSYA sports fields for baseball/softball or Drip HS. Call it in to go! read more

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Solid bbq option in dripping springs, but we did come late in the day on a Saturday so they were out of jalapeño for the Mac and cheese. The coleslaw was also extremely dry which was disappointing as was the brisket (very lean and on the dry side). However, the pork belly burnt ends that were a special were exceptional!! They also offered bbq/tex mex offerings which I'm extremely excited to come back and try! The line went fast and they had plenty of seating. read more

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We went for breakfast and lunch. The breakfast taco was ok, needed a little more seasoning, but mostly I needed salsa, not what was given in the little packets. We also had a roasted turkey sandwich and chicken quesadillas. The turkey sandwich needed condiments, it was dry and the quesadillas needed salsa. Service was great and the restaurant was clean and spacious. Nice atmosphere. read more

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Pig Pen is fantastic! We take BBQ so seriously. The owner was born and raised in Lockhart (he knows his stuff) and the ribs, chicken thighs, brisket and warm potato salad are among! They have a great bar, and Johnson City is 1st stop on the wine tour, so they now pair with wine! We loved it. Bring your family, friends, and co-workers! Pig Pen is a Texas Gem for sure ! read more

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We have had awesome meals at Pig Pen BBQ in both Dripping Springs and Johnson City...

The food at Pig Pen was good and this might be the best BBQ restaurant in a Dripping Springs. I rated this one harder than usual due to its BBQ and we are in Texas. I'd give 3.5 stars if able to. The brisket was solid but a bit too fatty for my liking. The pulled pork was fantastic! The Mac & cheese was a bit weird because it was penne pasta noodles rather than the traditional macaroni noodle, but nonetheless the Mac & cheese was great. Service was 5 stars. The servers, cashier, and cooks were great hosts and very helpful, providing extra bread and pickles. The restaurant itself was spacious and had plenty of seating. I wouldn't mind trying it again in the future. read more

Pig Pen BBQ - 1/2 lb. of Brisket, 1/2 lb of pulled pork, Jalapeno Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

I love love love this place! Great BBQ everything! Great service and a great atmosphere, especially for the kiddos. Super family friendly. They have these amazing breakfast tacos, delish Chilaquiles, Girlfriend fries, bbq nachos the best. I made the mistake of placing an on-line order during an OFF time; the owner/manager canceled the charge ... no hassle no problem. I live near by and I always invite my out of town guests to Pig Pen BBQ. read more

We live pretty close and have gone here before, unfortunately this time was a bust! Ordered takeout paid for 4 pork ribs, got 3, asked for juicy brisket got dry, hard cold chunks. read more

Pig Pen BBQ - 3 cold dry ribs, cold chunks of brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

We had them cater our retiree lunch and it was great brisket, chicken and sides. All tender tasty and ample servings. They are in dripping springs on 290 and well worth a visit read more

food is superrrrrr good, a little pricey but worth it cause you're paying for the quality. friendly service and lots of seating. well decorated and would return! lots of meat options like brisket, pork/chicken i think and bbq options. read more

Very rustic and welcoming. Staff especially gracious. I ordered the child's turkey sandwich and I was delighted with my choice. The fries are probably the best we an ever had. Better half had brisket sandwich and was full of praise. "This is GOOD!" Said Phil. Self ordering but food brought to you. Soft drinks, beer and other are available. Clean facility. read more

Pig Pen BBQ - Best fries, turkey sandwich, pickles on side and onion. Very good. - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

Pig Pen BBQ: Falls Short of Expectations I really wanted to like Pig Pen BBQ, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the high bar set by great Texas barbecue. While the staff was friendly and the atmosphere was inviting, the food itself left a lot to be desired. The lean brisket was dry and lacked the rich, smoky flavor that makes Texas BBQ special. The turkey was also on the dry side and didn't have much seasoning to make up for it. As for the ribs, they weren't as tender as I'd hoped--more tough and chewy than the fall-off-the-bone goodness you'd expect. With so many great BBQ spots in the area, I was hoping for something more memorable. Pig Pen has potential, but based on my visit, it has some work to do to compete with the best in Central Texas. read more

This bbq was pretty forgettable. It seemed like the girl in the front wasn't really enjoying her job. The prices were kinda high for mediocre bbq too. I did like the atmosphere though, backyard feel. read more

Now if you want some great ribs, brisket and sausage, this is a great place to go eat, or get it to go, and be as messy as you want at home.

Excellent all-around BBQ. I've eaten at a lot of Hill Country BBQ places, and this place is towards the very top. Service is friendly and reasonably fast, and the place - while rustic - doesn't look like it's going to fall down round your ears. :-) Personal favorite is the brisket taco. It's simplicity - four slices of brisket, two containers of hot/very hot salsa, and a tortilla. Perfect! The brisket overall is very good, perhaps a tad salty but properly smoked. Pork ribs are great and a bit on the sweet side. The pulled pork is very good, not overly 'processed' as it still had plenty of texture and great flavor. Oh, and be sure to try the 'Piggy Tails' - aka Candied Bacon. A real sweet treat! 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 having a nosh here with 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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Leaving San Antonio on the way to Oklahoma, we decided to eat some BBQ that Texas is known for. We had stopped before at the BBQ place on the square in BLANCO, TX. They were having some sort of event that had the town packed and there was no parking and the line was blocks long.... So we decided to go on to JOHNSON CITY......we decided to eat at the PIG PEN due to ratimgs from YELP. Let's start out with the food. My brother in law ordered a 1/2 lb. of Brisket. Although it was dry, he reported it was alright, my wife had the chicken sandwich and she said it was alright, nothing special. I ordered a chopped brisket sandwich. What they served me was not what I call chopped brisket. It was like the kind of sandwich that every gasoline station serves. Finely chopped parcels of something drenched in BBQ sauce. It was pitiful. I expected them to take 2 slices of Brisket and chop the meat in front of us. Who knows how long the crap they served me had been in a slow cooker. The side dishes were not anything special either. The ice tea was cloudy. If you are in the area, my advice is to go on to Blanco if headed south, any gas station if headed north.tomokie.tt@gmail.com'b read more

New go to place for breakfast tacos! Packed full of eggs, whole piece of bacon, and lots of other goodies inside!

Several different BBq places along this road and we decided to drop by here based on the reviews. Wow... am I glad we did. It's a different typer of BBQ place. The nachos I got were amazing and huge. It was a feast for 2. I had to have the buddy I was with help me eat some. The ladies that were in the front of the house were helpful and full of smiles. I felt like I was right at home with them. You can see all the cooks in the back just slicing up ribs and making the sandwiches. I like this spot. The food vibe and service was great. Will be back when I am out un this area. It's more than an hour drive from me so don't know when I'll be back out there. read more

Pig Pen BBQ - Nachos and Mac and cheese yummy - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

Driving through Dripping Springs, we stopped at this fun bbq joint. The lady upfront was super lovely and helpful with the menu. We had 2 Piggy Paloozas with a Pastor Taco. The Piggy Palooza was a nice explosion of sweat bacon with a kick of wasabi. The pastor taco was perfect. The seasoning and smoke resonated in this delicious taco. Corn tortillas are so hit or miss, but these were just right a d not fall apart. A side of baked potato Salado was the hero. Buttery and rich, it was a perfect side to this tasty meal. We plan on hitting Pig Pen BBQ again! read more

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This bbq was way too salty and the ribs were puny and just not good. In fact it was so bad I threw most of it away, something I never do.

This is the place for outstanding bbq in Dripping Springs. The team went out of their way to make menu suggestions to make choosing easier. The beef rib was amazing! read more

ALWAYS on our list of stops when in dripping springs. Jacob's rib plate is one of my faves ($15), 2-4 ribs (depends on rib size) with a side. ribs are always tasty & tender. recently tried the brisket sammie ($13-$14 combo with side and drink) the brisket was good, sliced a little thick for my preference. meat was good, but not especially tender. i like the rub they use, lots of black pepper and it can run spicy. my friends rave over the baked potato salad, i usually get the green beans (flat italian) or the pintos - which have big chunks of jalapeno and are a bit spicy. i liked their queso - ind size big enough for 2-3 to share, homemade chips are thick but good. i've seen but not ordered the brisket nachos - they are HUGE! some mexican offerings are usually on the menu as well as some desserts. casual spot with a few TV's around for game day. service is always fast & friendly with someone walking around to check on how your food came out or if you need anything. read more

Drove past this place a year go stopped in on a whim smelled amazing. And it's kept us coming back. Worth the drive from round rock and the staff is always amazing. I've lived in texas 8 years and one of few restaurants I brag about. True hidden gem. Locals are lucky to have such an awesome place. We shall see you next weekend read more

I was in Dripping for a doctor appointment and looked for a spot to support a local business. Boy was I disappointed. I got the rib plate special. Supposed to be a half pound, but I seriously doubt that was what I got. They cut and measure in the back, so no opportunity to see what the scale registered. The ribs were plenty lean but had no dry rub that I could detect. They were way too sweet--not what you expect for Texas bbq. I got the charro beans for my side and again they weren't seasoned in any way to resemble the usual version expected in this area. The drink station was small and tucked into a nook so that only one customer could get a drink at a time. The straws were piled unwrapped in a bowl so very unsanitary. There was ample seating and the employees were friendly, so they get two stars for that. Much better bbq is available in the area for sure. read more

Generous portions and great flavor.! Called ahead and picked up. Was enough for two. Brisket and turkey was great.

The baby back ribs special on Friday night was so good!! Definitely going back again. Very tasty and quick service.

Holy heckin yum! We love pig pen! The gringo nachos is a huge portion and so delicious! Heated up great in the oven because no way I was able to finish as one meal! We have ordered the sandwiches as well and they are great! The baked potato salad is good! I don't like the regular potato salad as it's more on the mayo side. Also the Mexican street corn isn't something I'd order again. Still ordering more from their menu, so so good! They even offer TWO sweet teas! How dang Texan! Definitely stop and get you some! read more

Pig Pen BBQ - Gringo nachos with sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

We decided to try this place because we were in Dripping Springs for an appointment. It's a quaint place that is trying to serve both bbq and TexMex. I ordered the lean brisket sandwich combo that included a side and 20 oz drink. I ordered the coleslaw as my side. The other choices included beans, potato salad, green beans. The coleslaw is vinegar based which is what I prefer. I would categorize the brisket as a bit below average for Texas Q. It had a nice smoke ring, but it had no bark whatsoever. Texas bbq brisket should have a nicely seasoned bark to it... it was nonexistent on mine. They use a Hawaiian bread for theirs buns which I thoroughly enjoyed. The coleslaw was pretty tasty. My hubby had the daily rib special. It consists of 1/2 lbs ribs, side and drink. He got 3 ribs and beans. The ribs do not have a rub applied to them before smoking. Rather, they use a sweet bbq sauce to finish them. I had a taste and qualified them as ok. The beans were really good. Overall considering the price, taste, and quantity, I think you should spare yourself the expense and time. Go to a Rudy's instead. It's cheaper and the Q is just as good if not better. read more

Pig Pen BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

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I got a brisket Burrito, Vaughn was extremely helpful with the menu and recommendations. Fast service and quality food! Would come back. read more

We were driving through Dripping Springs so we decided to give this local barbecue joint a try. If you look at the menu, you'll notice that everything is à la carte. There is no one, two or three meat plate combo here, everything is sold separately which ups the price. If you pay with a credit card, you will see the obligatory tip screen pop up and they do have cash tip jar as well. The sliced brisket sandwich I ordered was piled high and not too fatty. The coleslaw they serve is not the creamy kind, it was very vinegary which I did not care for at all. However, their fries are worth getting (ask for ketchup because it's not on the tables). They do have a small drink station with tea and they do serve some beer, but no craft beer whatsoever. You can sit inside which is not that big and has a less than 20 tables or sit outside where there are numerous picnic tables. Overall, for the money you do get some pretty decent grub which makes it a good 3 1/2 star place to stop at. read more

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Fixed menu, but they're quick! It was good! This is just because the reviews have to be 85 characters.....

The owners were amazing! They delivered bbq to my meeting on Monday even though they were closed. The next day they delivered fajitas. All of the food was a hit but the piggy tails were a crowd favorite. read more