Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Austin.
Let's be honest about what Rudy's is: a former filling station turned barbecue counter, oak smoke instead of the mesquite everyone else swears by, and picnic tables under checkered cloths that don't pretend to be anything they aren't.
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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,010 Google reviews.
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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is a Barbecue restaurant located in Austin, Austin. Let's be honest about what Rudy's is: a former filling station turned barbecue counter, oak smoke instead of the mesquite everyone else swears by, and picnic tables under checkered cloths that don't pretend to be anything they aren't.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is best for date night. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,010 Google reviews.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 3,010 reviews
Start with Moist Brisket, Rudy's Regular Sausage, St. Louis Ribs and Smoked Potato. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q holds a 9.2 Google rating from 3,010 reviews. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,010 Google reviews.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is located at 2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is tagged for date night dining. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,010 Google reviews.
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