Originally Posted by
deniah
if you want to stay in *town*, i find that Rudys BBQ (a *chain*) is perfectly good if you get the fattier brisket and creamed corn side. salt lick is a great destination for the eating experience. and county line is good for a slighty more "formal" big group dining experience
I'd definitely agree with Rudy's and Salt Lick. Rudy's even has a few locations in Austin, so if you get hungry, you're really never far from a Rudy's.
County Line, on the other hand, I can't stand. I think their meat is not all that good, dry and tough, and their sauce tastes like orange juice. A McRib is better BBQ than County Line, in my book.