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Rubys Barbeque & Catering Co
4.7 stars (3 ratings)

(512) 477-2529

512 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705

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May 12, 2007 @ 1:01 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
Ruby's has the best BBQ in town. Period! The brisket is so smooth that it melts on your tongue, the BBQ sauce is just a hint hot (unlike so many others that think they can impress you serving a sauce that burns the living daylights out of you), everyone on staff actually listens instead of trying to sell you on the "recommendation of the day (or the chef, whichever comes first)", the chicken is great, and as it is custom in a good southern kitchen you will never run short of hot steamy bread and real butter. Great to sit down and eat Texas style, take out, or have them cater.
May 26, 2004 @ 3:22 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin
Rubys BBQ is unique compared to the million and one other barbeque places in this town. They play good blues and also serve vegetarian friendly food items. Almost all the people who work there are in a band or were in a band at one point. Everything on their menu is excellent and they put alot heart in everything they make. This isnt your yuppified, stuffed shirt kinda place. Rubys is a place you want to take your friends and family to have a good time and eat real good food.

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Avg Rating: 5  out of 5 stars

Number of Reviews: 3

May 12, 2007 @ 1:01 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
Ruby's has the best BBQ in town. Period! The brisket is so smooth that it melts on your tongue, the BBQ sauce is just a hint hot (unlike so many others that think they can impress you serving a sauce that burns the living daylights out of you), everyone on staff actually listens instead of trying to sell you on the "recommendation of the day (or the chef, whichever comes first)", the chicken is great, and as it is custom in a good southern kitchen you will never run short of hot steamy bread and real butter. Great to sit down and eat Texas style, take out, or have them cater.
May 26, 2004 @ 3:22 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin
Rubys BBQ is unique compared to the million and one other barbeque places in this town. They play good blues and also serve vegetarian friendly food items. Almost all the people who work there are in a band or were in a band at one point. Everything on their menu is excellent and they put alot heart in everything they make. This isnt your yuppified, stuffed shirt kinda place. Rubys is a place you want to take your friends and family to have a good time and eat real good food.
February 14, 2004 @ 7:34 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
The Best BBQ in Austin. Texas 100%Grain Fed Beef and Mesquite smoking makes it second to none!
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Recent Rubys Barbeque & Catering Co Reviews

May 12, 2007 @ 1:01 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin, TX
Ruby's has the best BBQ in town. Period! The brisket is so smooth that it melts on your tongue, the BBQ sauce is just a hint hot (unlike so many others that think they can impress you serving a sauce that burns the living daylights out of you), everyone on staff actually listens instead of trying to sell you on the "recommendation of the day (or the chef, whichever comes first)", the chicken is great, and as it is custom in a good southern kitchen you will never run short of hot steamy bread and real butter. Great to sit down and eat Texas style, take out, or have them cater.
May 26, 2004 @ 3:22 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Austin
Rubys BBQ is unique compared to the million and one other barbeque places in this town. They play good blues and also serve vegetarian friendly food items. Almost all the people who work there are in a band or were in a band at one point. Everything on their menu is excellent and they put alot heart in everything they make. This isnt your yuppified, stuffed shirt kinda place. Rubys is a place you want to take your friends and family to have a good time and eat real good food.