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!

I updated the review with the correct visit date. The owner did responded and I would definitely…read moregive it another try. Small town individually owned restaurants are usually superior as far as food quality and service.

You will not be disappointed with the great food and small town friendly service! The BBQ, smoked…read moreMac & cheese and pinto beans are my favorite so far but we can't wait to go back to try more.

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.

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!

Brisket smoked the old fashioned way, served straightt off the pit!! NO steamers just great…read moreBrisket. Everyone is invited to try a sample before purchase!! Great menu for a food truck with a pit on board. Smoked brisket, pulled pork, sausage and fresh made to order breakfast tacos and very reasonably priced. Saturdays at Lampasas, Texas Farmers market and they also do custom orders!!

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.

RUN to Marble Falls for this Hidden BBQ Gem! Owners are…read morefrom the 44- (Lockhart Texas) and know about some good BBQ. But I have to say, We have tried all the BBQ spots in Lockhart, including the famous ones in Austin, and this Gem outshines them all! They were recently featured in TEXAS MONTHLY! https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/smokehouse-44-marble-falls/ Food- absolutely amazing! Brisket was cooked perfectly and flavor was the perfect mix of salt, pepper, fat render and you just taste the beef! (You know what I mean) Macaroni- my kids loved it! Wanted second and thirds! Beans- cooked perfectly with big hunks of pork belly in it! Coleslaw- I loved it! It was a perfect amount of tart and sweetness. Little bits of apple in it set it off. BBQ Sauce- Yall- help me help them bottle that stuff up! I will POUR that all over my bbq sandwiches. The meat didn't need it but it could be a star all on its own. Chicken- so flavorful and juicy Turkey- soooooo good! Tender and lean at the same time! Pork belly- mic drop, and pick it back up again for the sausage and pork ribs!! They all get five stars!! Special section for the Dessert- ok so I'm a calorie counter and usually just taste the desserts to quench my sweet tooth. But when I tasted the cobbler/bread pudding and the banana pudding I couldn't help myself. Even if you are full- GET THE DESSERT!! Service- I literally felt like I got Hugged from my aunt when the sweet lady taking orders said hello! Like she knew me and was welcoming me over for a home cooked meal! Seating- we went on a hot day but the shade and benches felt like I was back home at a BBQ with my family! Eating amazing food with a breeze and a perfect amount of warmth. I'll be making the trip out here an unhealthy amount for this BBQ!

Really Miss this BBQ in Marble Falls Texas. Trying to find them today, ... willing to drive to…read morewherever they are! Yes, it is THAT GOOD

We had lunch today and it was absolutely delicious. My husband had a brisket sandwich and I had a…read morepulled pork. Both were outstanding. Their barbecue sauce is absolutely perfect. Great balance between vinegar and sweet and a nice black pepper kick. We had our two Jack Russell pups with us (Whisky and Pippa). They shared a half chicken. We both LOVED the small bites of the chicken we "tested" before letting the pups have their lunch. The family who owned the business are kind,friendly and amazing cooks. Thank you for the perfect lunch and warm hospitality. Mona

Their smoked Cajun turkey was so good and full of sweet heat flavor. Then I got to their super good…read morebrisket that was juicy, yet smoked to perfection and had a good seasoning rub just massaged into the brisket!!!

Stopped by on our way home from a roadtrip. As someone who's tried most of the top 50 bbq spots in…read moreTexas, I'd be shocked if this didn't make it on the next list. The brisket was moist and had a great bark, the pork ribs were tender and had a great taste, and the quality/variety of sides was great too. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the prices were reasonable for a Texas BBQ spot with this quality. The only thing that I wasn't blown away by was the sausage; I tried both, and although they were good, they weren't at the level of the rest of the offerings. Will definitely stop by the next time I'm in Brady.

This is my second time to Rockin J ,the food is amazing, we had the ribs, the brisket, pork belly-…read moreburnt ends and a chop beef bake potato, don't let me forget the turtle brownie and cookies, this is a nice place right off the highway cant miss it!! The service is awesome everyone is so friendly and welcoming!! Thanks Rockin J

Decided to stop by since this was the only place close to where we were staying. I walked in to see…read morewhat was offered. I spoke to Randy who immediately greeted me. I wanted to have an idea of what was served so I could tell my husband who was at spider mountain. I went to pick him up and returned, I ordered a whole chicken and a brisket sandwich. They did not disappoint. Chicken was fall of the bone and the sandwich was loaded with meat. I got 2 sodas and the first cup of beans are free. Randy took the time to talk to us, which shows how much he cares about his business . He did this with everyone who walked in. I would recommend and make this a permanent dining establishment for me when I'm in town. This place is cash only.

Incredible barbecue! Randy knows what he's doing. The pulled pork sandwich's are the go to menu…read moreitem!

Stopped by and picked up some loaded baked potatoes. They were large, loaded and tasty! Added some…read morelink sausage as a side and it had good flavor and snap. I'll be back!

Very good barbecue. The prices are right also. The people who work here are extremely friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about their barbecue.