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Discover Restaurants offering the best Barbecue food in Brenham, Texas, United States. Brenham, in Washington County, has wineries and antique stores. You can also visit Lavender farms. Tour Blue Bell Creameries factory and sample the ice cream. Step back into the past at a living history farm and the cotton gin museum.
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1. Truth BBQ
Overall Ratings
5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By 416LynnS
A friend recommended this place. I am not a person who likes to stand in line. We got there around 10:45 (it opens at 11) and it took 45 minutes for us to get served. Be prepared to stand in line. On the good side, there is free water and also free beer in the cooler outside while you are waiting. There is only two tables inside so be prepared to sit outside (we were lucky and snagged one table inside). They only allow 8 people in line inside at a time. But the food is worth it! I had a huge sandwich with chopped brisket, jalapeno cheese sausage and a homemade bun which was HUGE (I had enough left to have lunch yesterday as leftovers and still had enough left over for another meal). My friend Angie had a similar sandwich but with cold slaw. My boys shared a 1 lb. BBQ rib and it was enough for them both (they are both 10) and my wife and I also ate some. The people there are really nice and the BBQ is second to none. I would compare this to my other two favorite BBQs in Texas -- Salt Lick in Driftwood and Killen's in Pearland -- and if I had to pick a #1, it would be a toss up. They are all great and all worth standing in line for. I would definitely go back.
2. Nathan's BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By Chrisinkingwood2
We had a club outing to Brenham to photograph wildflowers and it was lunch time and folks were hungry and chose this place, there were 10 of us. They are enlarging the lot but the day we went concrete was being poured so the lot was crowded and all the workers trucks took up spaces. We finally parked and went in and got in line to order. It was the slowest moving line ever, we waited 15 minutes just to order and another 5 to get to the cash register. At the register was a sign saying they were hiring meat cutters. That was pretty funny and obvious that they needed them! I wanted a burger, I am not a big fan of BBQ and the BBQ cutter told me to order at the register which meant that my order was the last. I got my drink and we all took a big table. Then I waited 20 minutes fro a cheese burger which was crazy! I had wanted the onion rings but they told me they no longer serve them so I asked for the fries that are the listed side and was told that they were out of fries. Out of fries at 1:05 in the afternoon? So I asked for the cole slaw. The burger was quite good and was hot off the grill. A bit messy but that was ok and the cole slaw was good but I can't in good conscience give them a 4 or 5 star review rating. The were average at best when one considers the service/cost and the actual food. The food was not cheap either, burger and an ice tea was over $10. So I have eaten at Nathan's and have no desire to go back!
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3. LJ's BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Mourvedre1231
We found this place on a whim, but we will be back for sure! The line moved quickly, the staff was friendly but efficient, and the food was spectacular! We got brisket, pulled pork, regular sausage, and jalapeño sausage. Plus pinto beans and Mac and cheese, and a couple of free beers from a local brewery. The brisket falls apart in your mouth, and the jalapeño sausage has just the right amount of kick. The mac and cheese is flavorful and rich, and the pinto beans are the best around. They sold out while we were there for lunch, so donât dawdle!
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4. Big Daddy's Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Jackson66_12
Have eaten at Nathan's twice. Both times had their brisket, but it was too grizzly. Maybe i just got a bad cut each time, but i was a little disappointed. The sausage is pretty good. Location is real convenient when traveling from Austin to Houston.
5. Cody's Pit Stop BBQ
Reviewed By 739suzannef
Enjoyed the sweet ribs and overall atmosphere! âNana Pudding was a hit with both kids and adults :) We will definitely be back for more.
