Rudy's in Texas
Data Freshness: August 24, 2026 Where this comes from
Truly Texas: Despite their “Worst Bar-B-Q in Texas” slogan, it’s a genuine experience. Oak-smoked brisket served on butcher paper, bottles of their famous peppery “sause,” and indoor picnic tables draped in red-and-white plastic tablecloths.
There are 39 Rudy's locations in Texas, across 32 towns. The earliest opens at 6 AM and the latest closes at 10:30 PM.
Questions People Ask
How many Rudy's locations are in Texas?
39, across 32 towns, as of 24 August 2026.
Which town has the most Rudy's locations?
Austin, with 4 of the 39.
What time does Rudy's open and close?
As early as 6 AM and as late as 10:30 PM, and those are regular hours — no chain here publishes a holiday schedule.
What's the best thing to order at Rudy's?
Moist or extra-moist brisket is the safest answer.
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Should I get moist or lean brisket?
Moist, the point cut. The fattier cut is consistently favored when people are choosing one.
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What's the best meat besides brisket?
Turkey is the strongest recurring alternative and has a surprisingly enthusiastic following.
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What sides should I get?
Creamed corn and potato salad are the most consistently associated favorites.
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What's the classic Rudy's plate?
Moist brisket, turkey, creamed corn and potato salad. This is a synthesis of the recurring individual recommendations rather than a directly established “official” order.
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The Facts
- 39 in Texas, across 32 towns, as of 24 August 2026.
- Austin has the most — 4 of the 39.
- 29 towns have exactly one, which is the case this map exists for: knowing whether the detour is worth it.
- They open as early as 6 AM and close as late as 10:30 PM, and those are regular hours — no chain here publishes a holiday schedule.
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