Rudy’s now open in Laredo

I was introduced to Rudy’s barbeque in Austin when a university study buddy set up a class meeting there. She swore that if liked barbeque, then I would looooove Rudy’s.  Upon arriving there, I was not sure what she meant, since at first glance, it appears that Rudy’s is no restaurant.  In fact, I thought it was a little weird that she had set up our study group at a gas station!  When I walked in, a friendly hostess asked if I had ever been to Rudy’s before.  Naturally, I shyly replied, “nnno.”  She patiently guided me through the process of ordering my exquisite brisket by the pound. I could never have ordered a pound for myself, but Rudy’s actually lets you order fractions of a pound for one person.  I was served my 1/4 lb on a paper plate, and when I say paper, I mean you cannot get more literal than that!  Your food is served on paper.  I reveled in my dinner, surrounded by the sarcastic Rudy’s decor, comprised of country signs instructing you not tell the crew how good their food is, but rather to simply come back! Needless to say, I did.  It was quite the experience.

I will wait for the excitement of Laredo’s open arms to new business to calm down before I head on out there, but you can check out the first Rudy’s in Laredo, now open on 7305 McPherson Rd.  Browse Rudy’s menu here before you head out there yourself and tell us about your experience there.