HEB is consistently good. True Texas BBQ is no exception. Reasonably priced. Order/pay at a kiosk and wait for the nice young lady to whisper your name when your order is ready. Had the turkey sandwich. Nicely smoked, moist, flavorful. They put a lot of turkey on the regular sandwich so I'm sure the large could feed two. Didn't like the potato salad. Why didn't they stick with the "normal" HEB recipe. read more

True Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great brisket sandwich. Nice Smokey flavor. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Really good BBQ! Better than I was initially expecting... I've had it at different locations and each location varies; but this one definitely hit the spot. For what it is (bbq in a grocery store), it was really good! Brisket was moist and the flavorful, made it a good job removing excess fat. Sausage was sliced yet still had good snap. It wasn't too greasy either. Smoked Turkey was moist and not dry; but it was a bit more saltier than I like. Pickles...don't skip on the Pickles!! Excellent pickles! Crunchy. Light pickled flavor. And big! I'd come back to this location. read more

True Texas BBQ - La Jefa sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was skeptical about eating bbq in a restaurant located in the basement of a grocery store, but several locals kept mentioning it so we decided to give it a go. Color me surprised! This is one of the best deals in all of Austin. After eating at Terry Black's, Cooper's, and Saltlick, I had hit all of the main touristy (and pricey) barbecue joints. True Texas BBQ is a joy because it's affordable! The portions are huge and the prices are low! My jaw almost dropped when we got two large iced teas, a turkey plate (with ¼ pound of meat, pickles, bread, and TWO sides), a two meat brisket plate (with two sides and the accompaniments) and a banana pudding for half the price we paid for far less food at the other joints in town. All of this with tax was just $34.00! THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS! The service was friendly and fast, and our food came out piping hot in less than 10 minutes after ordering. I was very pleased with the portions, which were large enough to share (especially the sides). My husband loved his chopped brisket, but said the burnt ends were just okay. We'd like to try this place on a different day, because all bbq aficionados will tell you that the food can vary wildly depending on when you visit. The coleslaw was crunchy with a nice bite, and the mustard-based potato salad was a highlight for both of us (no eggs!). My macaroni and cheese was super creamy and al dente, and was quite good and would be a hit with picky kids. My favorite side by far had to be the collard greens, they were absolute vinegary, tangy perfection! This proved to be the best part of my meal, and it is a veggie side you rarely see at restaurants. I thought the turkey was fine, not the best but nice and smoky and juicy with a beautiful crust. The texture was nice, too. The pickles were a hit as well, as was the freshly brewed iced tea (free refills and several sweetened flavors available - but only plain that's unsweet, unfortunately). They provided Splenda and sweetener, which I really appreciated! Neither of us cared for either of the house sauces, one sweet and one spicy (that had zero heat to it). I would prefer to bring my own sauce in next time. You lose a lot by not having a tasty bbq sauce. The banana pudding tasted more like a thick custard, so it was obviously cooked pudding and not instant stuff. We gobbled it down and at a reasonable $3.49 price tag, the portion was just enough for two of us to share after stuffing in all that other food! The restaurant is casual and comfortable, and it was super busy when we were there. Lots of customers were taking out dinner, and the kitchen had run out of sliced brisket. The nice lady at the register warned us before we ordered, which I appreciated, but it would be best if they could just put up a sign that says what they are out of to avoid disappointment. We saw other food coming out of the kitchen and it all looked good, especially the sausage, ribs, and the extra large stuffed sandwiches. I would absolutely come back to eat here. Parking is free, they run specials, there's nice indoor and outdoor seating, service is friendly and fast, and they serve beer. It's a great value, especially if you are on a budget. BBQ is expensive, but this is good quality food at excellent prices. read more

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This is still the best bbq for your buck, but we were baffled why some of our Pickles were served in little baggies. read more

True Texas BBQ - Turkey, Brisket, Pork Sausage Link - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is my 1st time and will definitely will not be my last time. It was decent BBQ but I was expecting better. The Mac & Cheese could have been creamier and the collard greens were seasoned nicely and I enjoyed them very much. read more

True Texas BBQ - True Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My opinion and based off of experience visiting H-E-B's True Texas BBQ restaurants at their stores, these restaurants feel like a fast food joint for BBQ. The BBQ okay in my opinion and taste buds. Their potato salad tastes like something you would buy from their stores. Their brisket is okay as well, it's just missing some of that great flavoring bark taste you normally would experience from a traditional Texas BBQ restaurants. The pork ribs were okay as well but they didn't give me the impression that I would like to brag about my experience with the flavor of them. The prices on their menu is quite affordable compared to their competitors. Unfortunately, this place didn't let me down for the consistency from my experience with H-E-B's True Texas BBQ restaurants, my food has always been served like warm to cold no matter which location I have visited. I truly hope H-E-B fixes the deficiencies because it has potential to be restaurant that many shoppers would love to visit. read more

True Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quick and efficient service. Parking is sometimes tricky for a busy H-E-B. Good selection of basic cuts of meat. Portions were delicious. Good beer selection while you wait for your order read more

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As a true Texan, I expected better value for the price. The BBQ plate felt overpriced overall. The brisket was decent, but the beans seemed watered down and had more filler than actual beans. The peach cobbler was excessively sweet. While the food was okay, it didn't live up to the quality or price I expected. read more

Located at the new S Congress HEB - the location is spacious with lots of seating. They have happy hour specials if you can get there early as well. You can either order at the kiosk or order at the counter. While I wouldn't say that this BBQ is top tier but it's pretty solid for being in a supermarket. Three meat combo was more than enough to feed two of us. Brisket turkey and jalapeño sausage all hitting the spot. We added a couple of pork ribs (perfectly glazed) to hit the spot (would have liked these to be a bit more tender). Macaroni and cheese was a hit as well as the potato salad. I did add a baked potato which was good - but they don't have bacon to add to it. Darn. It's not a cheap meal but does in a pinch. You can grab a quick bite so you don't shop hungry for your groceries. read more

Got lunch at the brand new SoCo HEB and tried the bbq restaurant for the first time. It was a bit challenging to order ahead and confusing but this was their 3rd day in operation so I'm sure it'll improve. The cornbread has a very strange taste to it and it's very dry. I think their cornbread they sell in the grocery store is significantly better. The pulled pork was small and dry but the sauces were good. I know this isn't meant to be Texas' best bbq but I also feel like there's room for improvement. read more

True Texas BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich & cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came on the opening day for this HEB, and ordered the sliced brisket sandwich for lunch at True Texas BBQ. Look, it's not gonna blow your socks off, like many of Austin's best will, but the sandwich was good overall for the price, so I think it's worth 4 stars. Initially I was disappointed in the size of the sandwich, it's on a small hamburger bun and isn't exactly overflowing with brisket. They skimped a bit on the onion & pickle (just 2 slices). The sauce also comes in small plastic containers, so it seems like they're really trying to ration. Still, when I buy into it, I was pleasantly surprised! The brisket was tender (actually more tender than 1 or 2 well-renowned BBQ spots I've been to recently) and it was mostly flat (a little point in there, I would ask for more next time). The flavor was good, just pretty basic. But a little spicy sauce elevated it to a good spot. The service was pretty fast (they've got an assembly line going in the kitchen) and the servers were friendly. At one point someone came out to ask how everyone was doing; a nice touch. The ambiance isn't beautiful, but they've got a handful of TVs and plenty of seating. Probably a bit less of a destination than the Lake Austin version of True Texas BBQ, but if I'm in the neighborhood I may stop by again. read more

True Texas BBQ - Sliced brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had high hopes... 'Generous portions looked delicious. But looks can be deceiving as everything was waaaay oversalted. The brisket would have been spot-on if not so salty. Couldn't tolerate more than one bite of and Mac-n-cheese or collard greens. Very disappointing. read more

True Texas BBQ - This what I ordered - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

The fries was different but ok, the turkey sandwich was ok . The pickles,peach tea is good . The restaurant was clean, when I'm back in Austin I might give it a go read more

True Texas BBQ - Fries, turkey sandwich, strawberry lemonade - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

True Texas BBQ at H-E-B: South Austin's Best-Kept Secret True Texas BBQ at the H-E-B on South Congress and Oltorf isn't just good--it's easily the best BBQ joint in South Austin and one of the best in the entire city. I've been three times now, and every visit has been outstanding. The lean brisket is a revelation--perfectly smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor, which is no small feat for a cut that often turns out dry elsewhere. The turkey is, hands down, the best in town--tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. And the ribs? Fall-off-the-bone tender, incredibly juicy, and exactly what you want when you crave great Texas barbecue. What's almost impossible to wrap my head around is that this level of BBQ comes from a spot inside a grocery store. You'd expect good BBQ in Austin, but for it to be this good, this consistent, and this well-executed at an H-E-B? That's just wild. True Texas BBQ is the real deal--don't sleep on it. read more

I came here one night and ordered medium beans beans and a small collar greens to go. When I get home, they gave me a size small beans which is not a big deal. I told myself I would go back the next day and let them know of the mistake that happened. They said they would fix it. I thought this would be easy. There's some give me a medium beans and take my small ones. It's been 29 minutes and they still are working on it. There are folks in line 15 spots behind me that have got their full order of barbecue and I'm still waiting on a order of beans read more

Are it all just for you. The brisket was great. There was no crunch to the burnt ends. Banana pudding was mid. Okra was FIRE! The cream corn was missing something. The Mac n cheese was mid. The coleslaw was ok. The smoked turkey that sampled up stairs was great, but in the restaurant- not as good. read more

True Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great customer service and bbq is solid. I get the to go food all the time while grocery shopping so went in for something fresh today. I wish they had chicken but they only had tenders so I got those. I waited around 15 mins for the tenders (a bit long imo) and a side and they forgot my dipping sauce. Would also be great if they had gravy too but I was ok with bbq, just didn't actually get any! read more

Tried this location out on Sunday after watching their live brisket prepping and was impressed with not only their food, but the service and cleanliness as well. I ordered the 2 meat plate (fatty brisket & turkey) with okra and Mac n cheese. I also had a coupon for a free dessert so I ordered the banana pudding. The brisket was so tender and flavorful, and cooked to perfection; I had to savor every bite. The turkey was also tender and had a nice flavor to it. The Mac n cheese was thick and creamy; just how I like it. And the okra was unbelievable. It was just the right amounts of crispy/crunchy and salted. I notified the man at checkout that my dessert was missing , he was apologetic and gladly gave me a second one for the inconvenience. By the end of my visit, I was happy, full and ready for a nap. 10/10 recommend this location. read more

Staff at this location go above and beyond. I ordered to go at a kiosk and didn't notice part of my order was missing until I got home. An associate called me and went out of their way to make it right. This will be my go to when I need a quick barbecue fix. read more

Service was fast food brisket & the turkey was really good. Place was clean and servers were kind.