While on a 650 mile motorcycle ride we happened upon Hwy 29 BBQ. Before the ride started there was only one rule - if any rider sees the word BBQ we pull off and try it out. We ate at some familiar places like Cooper's in Llano and Salt Lick in Driftwood, as well as several not-so-familiar places between Dallas and Austin, and Hwy 29 BBQ is the one spot that we can't stop talking about.
The brisket was melt-in-your mouth delicious and the ribs just fell of the bone. Everything was seasoned perfectly. The sauce was truly unique and it was oh-so good.
Not only was the food to die for, but the staff was so friendly. While getting a personal tour from Corey (one of the owners) we learned that they hand picked every stone that the pits are made out of. This is just part of what makes the experience special.
I can't recommend Hwy 29 BBQ enough. Stop reading these reviews and go eat here already!
What an awesome surprise! Being a resident Central Texan for my entire life (39) years, I thought I had pretty much discovered all the great barbecue around. While passing through Bertram Saturday my family and I decided to stop into Highway 29 Barbecue. We had seen it a couple of times, but let's be honest...most barbecue restaurants simply get it wrong so we weren't all that optimistic. We all know of the 3 or 4 good places, and can unfortunately list a bunch of the mediocre ones. I have to say this establishment has risen near the top of my list. And yes, I've had all those places you're thinking about. The brisket was tender and juicy, almost steak like. The sausage was fantastic. Sausage is pretty much idiot proof so must places have decent barbecue sausage. But we literally commented after every bite how great the flavor and even the texture of the meat was. One of my biggest pet peeves with barbecue restaurants is the weak barbecue sauce. You can tell that most of them use the same generic crap that comes in giant plastic jugs from restaurant supply houses. Highway 29 makes their own sauce from scratch, and it is perfect! Not overbearing and enhances the natural flavors of the meats. When your barbecue is great, you don't have to mask it or drown it in sauce. And where most barbecue places simply give up by serving soggy, flavorless, bland sides - we could tell that they took great pride in theirs. I can't stand grocery store old school mayonnaise based cole slaw. None of that here! They use a vinegar based dressing and definitely have a few "secret ingredients" making it quite possibly the best cole slaw I've ever tasted. Finally, the location is amazing. It is set in a historic building directly across from the train depot. It has the feeling that you're eating in an 1800's steakhouse. If you're anywhere nearby or just passing through, I promise you'll be very glad you stopped in.
Review Source:I drove a half hour out (past 2 Smokey Mo's....barf) to give this place a try and boy was I glad I did. The brisket was phenomenal, moist with a great crispy smokey spice rub. The ribs were also very good. The sides were homemade and tasty. I missed out on the banana pudding, but I'll make another trip out there real soon to give that a try. Luckily they just started taking credit cards, so I was able to double up on the delicious meats (I was limited on cash)...whew. Oh and the staff, nothing but super friendly and helpful.
Review Source:It's rare that I write Yelp reviews anymore, but when something is really, really good I can't help myself. Â If you're looking for great BBQ, friendly and welcoming service and ah-mazing banana pudding get over to Bertram, TX for Hwy 29 BBQ ASAP! Â
For me, the most memorable items on my plate were the brisket and banana pudding. Â The brisket had a perfect smoke ring and was extremely moist and tender - so much so that I didn't need my knife! Â The bbq sauce was also great - not too thick with the right amount of spices and vinegar to perfectly partner with the meats. Â And oh... Â the banana pudding... Â I seriously wanted to lick the container clean, but I was in public. Â It isn't overly sweet or in-your-face banana-y. Â It also has a ridiculous topping that's similar to a crumble. Â YUM! Â
So, if you're in the Bertram area do yourself a favor and stop by this place.
Visited during the grand opening and was lucky enough to try everything on the menu. Â It was ALL FANTASTIC! Â Family atmosphere with picnic tables and butcher paper for plates. Â Bring your dominoes and playing cards so you can test out the genius design of the game tables. Â Enjoy a leisurely game with old friends or new while you let your food digest. Â Great food, great people, great BBQ day trip destination.
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