Rudy's in Texas

Q: What's the best thing to order at Rudy's?

Moist or extra-moist brisket is the safest answer. (What people say online rather than a fact computed from store data — strong consensus, read on 28 August 2026.)

Q: Should I get moist or lean brisket?

Moist, the point cut. The fattier cut is consistently favored when people are choosing one. (What people say online rather than a fact computed from store data — strong consensus, read on 28 August 2026.)

Q: What's the best meat besides brisket?

Turkey is the strongest recurring alternative and has a surprisingly enthusiastic following. (What people say online rather than a fact computed from store data — common recommendation, read on 28 August 2026.)

Q: What sides should I get?

Creamed corn and potato salad are the most consistently associated favorites. (What people say online rather than a fact computed from store data — common recommendation, read on 28 August 2026.)

Q: 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. (What people say online rather than a fact computed from store data — common recommendation, read on 28 August 2026.)

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.

Rudy's 39 Use Texas Find 'Em to find the perfect location

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.

Detailed Facts about Rudy's

Rudy's hours 9 different setsLook

Texas roadtrips with a Rudy's along the way

Dallas to San Antonio 10 along the way · 280 milesFind 'Em More
Austin to San Antonio 9 along the way · 84 milesFind 'Em More
Austin to Waco 6 along the way · 105 milesFind 'Em More
Houston to Austin 6 along the way · 166 milesFind 'Em More
Dallas to Austin 6 along the way · 205 milesFind 'Em More
Austin to Round Rock 5 along the way · 22 milesFind 'Em More
Austin to College Station 5 along the way · 114 milesFind 'Em More
Houston to San Antonio 5 along the way · 200 milesFind 'Em More
San Antonio to New Braunfels 4 along the way · 32 milesFind 'Em More
Houston to College Station 3 along the way · 83 milesFind 'Em More
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Questions People Ask

Answers from what people actually say about Rudy's online.

What's the best thing to order at Rudy's?

Moist or extra-moist brisket is the safest answer.

Strong consensus

Should I get moist or lean brisket?

Moist, the point cut. The fattier cut is consistently favored when people are choosing one.

Strong consensus

What's the best meat besides brisket?

Turkey is the strongest recurring alternative and has a surprisingly enthusiastic following.

Common recommendation

What sides should I get?

Creamed corn and potato salad are the most consistently associated favorites.

Common recommendation

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.

Common recommendation

Every Rudy's in Texas

Store	Where	Hours	What it has
Allen Rudy's#232	1790 N. Central ExpresswayAllen, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Amarillo Rudy's#210	3751 W Interstate 40Amarillo, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Arlington Rudy's#231	451 East I-20Arlington, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Austin 183 Rudy's#223	11570 Research Blvd.Austin, TX	Mo-Th 6 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6 AM – 10 PMSu 6:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Austin 360 Rudy's#224	2451 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.Austin, TX	Mo-Th 6 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6 AM – 10 PMSu 6:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Austin 620 Rudy's#226	7709 Ranch Road 620Austin, TX	Mo-Th 6 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6 AM – 10 PMSu 6:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Austin North Lamar Rudy's#227	3914 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX	Mo-Th 6 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6 AM – 10 PMSu 6:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Brownsville Rudy's#203	2780 N. Expressway 77-83ABrownsville, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Burleson Rudy's#234	12369 South FreewayBurleson, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
College Station Rudy's#202	504 Harvey RoadCollege Station, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 9:30 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Lake Conroe Rudy's#221	14545 Hwy 105 W Unit EConroe, TX	Mo-Th 6:30 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6:30 AM – 10 PMSu 6:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Corpus Christi Rudy's#209	6101 South Padre Island DriveCorpus Christi, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Del Rio Rudy's#603	330 Braddie DriveDel Rio, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 10 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10:30 PMSu 7 AM – 10 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Denton Rudy's#229	520 South IH-35 EDenton, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
El Paso East Rudy's#602	7970 Gateway East Blvd.El Paso, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 10 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10:30 PMSu 7 AM – 10 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
El Paso Far East Rudy's#608	3550 Joe BattleEl Paso, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 10 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10:30 PMSu 7 AM – 10 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
El Paso West Rudy's#601	6401 South Desert Blvd.El Paso, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 10 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10:30 PMSu 7 AM – 10 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Fort Worth Rudy's#233	6800 N Fwy Service Road EFort Worth, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Frisco Rudy's#230	9828 Dallas ParkwayFrisco, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Houston 290 Rudy's#212	14620 Northwest FwyHouston, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Houston I-10W Katy Rudy's#216	21799 Katy FreewayKaty, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Killeen Rudy's#214	5621 E. Central Texas ExpresswayKilleen, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Kyle Rudy's#228	19430 IH 35Kyle, TX	Mo-Th 6:30 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6:30 AM – 10 PMSu 6:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Laredo Rudy's#604	7305 McPherson RdLaredo, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 10 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10:30 PMSu 7 AM – 10 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Lubbock Rudy's#204	4930 South Loop 289 # 300Lubbock, TX	Mo-Su 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Midland Rudy's#503	4711 Loop 250 Frontage RdMidland, TX	Mo-Th 6 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6 AM – 10 PMSu 6 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
New Braunfels Rudy's#201	844 Loop 337New Braunfels, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Pharr Rudy's#206	209 West NolanaPharr, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Richmond Rudy's#218	20500 SW FreewayRichmond, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Round Rock Rudy's#225	2400 North IH-35Round Rock, TX	Mo-Th 6 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 6 AM – 10 PMSu 6:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Leon Springs Rudy's#2008	24152 W. IH 10San Antonio, TX	Mo-Th 10:30 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 10:30 AM – 10 PMSu 10:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
San Antonio Nakoma Rudy's#3011	327 E NakomaSan Antonio, TX	Mo-Th 10:30 AM – 8:30 PMFr,Sa 10:30 AM – 9:30 PMSu 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
San Antonio Sea World Rudy's#3009	10623 Westover Hills (Hwy 151)San Antonio, TX	Mo-Th 10:30 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 10:30 AM – 10 PMSu 10:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Selma Rudy's#3010	15560 I-35 NorthSelma, TX	Mo-Th 10:30 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 10:30 AM – 10 PMSu 10:30 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Houston I-45N Spring Rudy's#208	20806 North IH-45Spring, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Tomball Rudy's#219	24503 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Tyler Rudy's#207	1410 SSW Loop 323Tyler, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Waco Rudy's#205	2510 Circle Rd.Waco, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions
Houston I-45S NASA Rudy's#215	21361 Gulf FreewayWebster, TX	Mo-Th 7 AM – 9 PMFr,Sa 7 AM – 10 PMSu 7 AM – 9 PM	nothing published per store	Directions

Hours are as Rudy's published them on 24 August 2026, and they are regular hours — no chain here publishes a holiday schedule anywhere this site can read. A store showing “Not published” has told us nothing, which is not the same as being closed.

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