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Ruby's BBQ

Address: 512 W. 29th St., University of Texas, Austin, TX | Map It
Phone: 512/477-1651

Price range: ¢-$$
Cuisine: Barbecue
Location: University of Texas

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.8/5

Fodor's Review:

On a busy corner of the Drag (UT's commercial strip), this nuevo barbecue joint—which many locals consider among the best in town—has a deep list of menu options not found at old-school pits. The beef is trumpeted as all natural and hormone-free, but perhaps more important, it's tender, tasty, and perfectly juicy. Side dishes are vegetarian-friendly: two kinds of beans (black and BBQ), a couple of slaw options, potato salad, home fries, and collard greens. Also on the menu are garden salads and a few Cajun dishes. There are daily chalkboard specials.

Keep in mind: Reservations not accepted.
Credit Cards: MC, V

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by ladybug98 from New York City, NY on 2/25/09
On the recommendation of the visitors center we tried this place. It is a cute building. You place your order at the counter, take a seat and they bring it to you. While the brisket was tender and delicious, the sausage was the same as you can get anywhere and the pork rib was a bit tough and lacked flavor. We didn't reallt like the sauce. The staff was very friedly and cheerful, however, it couldn't make up for the missing flavor in the meat.