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Wingman Brothers Smoke House

4.3 (143 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Smokehouse

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Chris C.

Quickly served and before I got to the register my food was ready. You order at the counter and pay at the end. Your food comes out on a metal tray. I ordered a half pound of brisket and a drink. Total was $16. The brisket had a definite smoky flavor and a good smoke ring. My plate had limited fatty stuff that most people don't eat so serving size was bigger for a half pound than other bar b q places I have eaten. Very tender and flavorful. Sauce at each table was good without being overwhelming sweet. I liked it. Music in the back ground was nice and at an appropriate volume. I know bar b q prices have increased a lot with inflation but I think this was a pretty good deal for the amount of brisket I ate. I would eat here again.

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Patty C.

The ribs and brisket had REALLY solid smoke taste and both were tender. The Mac & cheese had great flavor and consistency. The workers there were really nice as well. Great little find.

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Steve W.

If it's your first time here, you'll notice parking upfront is very limited, but they do have a decent sized lot in the back. This is a pretty small establishment with just over a dozen tables inside this wooden shack like structure. We came in through the back door and were greeted by the friendly folks behind the counter. I got the three meat plate and my wife had the brisket plate. Their sides are pretty typical of what you find at most barbecue places, good, just not memorable. They do not serve baby back ribs, so I went with their St Louis style. I have to give them credit for good moist brisket with a very noticeable smoke ring. However, my wife trimmed away a third of her brisket plate, which was just fat. The jalapeño sausage is very cheesy and it does have some heat which I liked. The ribs also had a great smoke ring and were moist enough where the meat mostly fell off the bone. They do give you a bottle of barbecue sauce if you need it, and it is pretty good, but not really necessary. I have to admit the barbecue here is pretty good and it seems to be a fairly popular place. Although, there was no line when we got here noon on a Friday and the place was less than half full the entire time. They do have soft drinks and tea, but they do not serve any alcoholic beverages. When you run your credit card that tip screen will be waiting or you can use the cash tip jar. We got the five dollar banana pudding, which was good, but a little too sweet and soupy. If you don't wanna dine in, they do have a drive up window. Plenty of pictures below to fill in the details.

They're not kidding about that sign - the hot water in the restroom is H-O-T!!! You could make instant coffee with this!
Michael B.

TLDR: Definitely the best BBQ in Hill Country proper, so it's definitely worth a visit! Finally stopped in after passing this place on trips between Llano and Fredericksburg. Tried the brisket, pork spare ribs, and the creamed corn. Brisket's not bad, stick with the moist (fatty) over the lean. Pork ribs were flat-out excellent, and OMG the creamed corn is the best I've had, period. There's a bit of Cajun spicing that gives it a welcome touch of heat at the end, be sure to get it as one of your sides. Location was clean, parking easy, and the staff were super friendly and happy to serve. Highly recommended, BBQ is on a par with anything closer to Austin. 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.

Yummy!
Kathy D.

Love this place for their brisket that I normally get very yummy and my husband gets sausage. That was so good! I highly recommend it. it is self-service

2 meat meal with Brisket , pork steak, Mac & cheese, and pinto beans
Mad R.

My boyfriend and I came here and wow let me tell you this place is amazing !! The staff is so kind and the vibe of this place is nice. I got the chicken with coleslaw and Mac and cheese. The chicken was delicious very tender and great flavor. The picture is of my boyfriends food. The pork steak and brisket have great flavor and very tender. I would 100000% come back too bad we live in Florida. Anyway who comes in town here I would recommend this place.

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The brisket was the best brisket I've had. So flavorful. It's become my new favorite place.

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Their bbq sandwich and sausage were delicious. The bbq sauce was really good. Definitely will go there again when I'm in town.

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The brisket was perfect, taste and texture! The smoked half chicken was tender and delicious.

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Terrific barbecue and sides! No frills. Just good cooking and service. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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