Rudy's
Alternate Names (1)
Rudy's BBQ
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Score Breakdown
7.5 / 10
high confidence 49 signals computed Sep 23, 2026, 12:47 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.46 | 48 (51 uncapped) | 12 | 7.77 | 0.55 | 4.27 | ||
| 7.16 | 1 (12,971 reviews) | — dyn | 7.16 | 0.45 | 3.22 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 7.50
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.5
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.5
Per-Category Scores (4)
| Category | Type | Score | Signals | Confidence | Computed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ | cuisine | 7.1 | 42 | medium | 9/23/2026 | |
| Tacos | dish | 5.1 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Breakfast | meal_period | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Breakfast Tacos | cuisine | 4.7 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 |
Locations (4)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy's | 2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy Austin | restaurant | 98 | Edit |
| Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | 11570 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759, USA | restaurant | — | Edit |
| Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | 3914 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756, USA | restaurant | — | Edit |
| Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | 7709 Ranch to Market Rd 620, Austin, TX 78726, USA | restaurant | — | Edit |
Signals (59)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
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| Google Rating | 4.6 (2982 reviews) | — | Rudy's | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.6 (5300 reviews) | — | Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.5 (2279 reviews) | — | Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.6 (2410 reviews) | — | Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 2982 | — | Rudy's | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 5300 | — | Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 2279 | — | Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 2410 | — | Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | — | Google Places - Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Chop beef, egg and potato from Rudy’s | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s is excellent barbecue | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | It’s always good [Rudy’s] | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I appreciate the consistency at Rudy's as well as the accessibility | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's is good but Terry Blacks beats it easily | BBQ | — | neutral | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s isn’t necessarily gourmet barbecue, but it’s always worth it when you bar... | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | we really like Rudy's. Specifically their "dry" brisket (bc I really don't like ... | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s on 360 had better food and eating experience. | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s is excellent barbecue | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | If you want BBQ, and no wait, go to Rudy’s. It’s always good. | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The bacon egg and cheese breakfast taco is my goto | TacosBreakfast | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s isn't necessarily gourmet barbecue, but it’s always worth it when you bar... | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | we really like Rudy's. Specifically their "dry" brisket | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Cream corn at Rudy’s. Sorry not sorry. | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Creamed corn at Rudy’s is 100% the best thing they offer. | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | creamed corn and banana pudding at rudy's are goated bbq side and dessert imho | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Cream corn | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I hated creamed corn before I had theirs. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Potato salad, creamed corn and the pinto beans | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Love the creamed corn so I can eat it cold w the fridge door open. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's potato salad rocks | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's, hands down. Heavenly cream corn and zesty cole slaw | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their creamed corn is great. I'll eat a quart of it in one sitting and still wan... | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Maybe controversial, but the easiest is Rudy’s, not saying it’s the best but whe... | BBQ | — | positive | If I only have one day in Austin, which BBQ spot is an absolute must-visit? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s is actually fantastic and gets underrated because it’s a chain. | BBQ | — | positive | Beloved Austin restaurants you think are overrated | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | for the price it’s a great bargain choice. | BBQ | — | positive | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's should be the basis on which all BBQ is judged. | BBQ | — | positive | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's is my go to because it's consistently good, never a line... | BBQ | — | positive | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | their turkey is really good | BBQ | — | positive | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Some of the worst Q I’ve ever had was at ... Rudy’s | BBQ | — | negative | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s ... couldn't handle asking for 2 slices of moist. | BBQ | — | negative | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Even Rudy's is loads better than so many other places outside the area. | BBQ | — | positive | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their moist brisket is not as thick or fatty ... but it is very consistently goo... | BBQ | — | positive | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's. Got sick twice. Never again! | BBQ | — | negative | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s | BBQ | — | negative | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudys | BBQ | — | negative | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s nearest to 620 and 2222. Ask for brisket, get a Lincoln Riley type meat | BBQ | — | negative | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's. Got sick twice. Never again! | BBQ | — | negative | Worst BBQ in town? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudys😆 | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s was crappy the last time I went | BBQ | — | negative | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Yeah that's why there's no wait lmao | BBQ | — | negative | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s breakfast tacos. $3 and huge | Breakfast Tacos | — | positive | What are some of the best value eats in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Why are they always so soggy?? | Breakfast Tacos | — | negative | What are some of the best value eats in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I think Rudy's is good value for average bbq... They're consistent... reasonably... | BBQ | — | positive | What are some of the best value eats in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy’s has better bbq than this. | BBQ | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rudy's is $32/lb. and way better than this garbage. | BBQ | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Of course it was nowhere near the low quality of Rudy's | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Even mentioning Rudy's in a post about BBQ is one of the sickest things I've eve... | BBQ | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I could take people to Rudy’s and they would still have their mind blown | — | — | positive | In town for the weekend and made the pilgrimage to Franklin Barbecue. It was 100% worth it. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | hit up the Rudy’s on 183 and get some ‘moist brisket outside cut’ with no line t... | BBQ | — | positive | Interstellar / La Barbecue | Verified |