Best Barbecue Sandwich in between Houston and San Antonio. This is literally prime time folks. Don't be discouraged, we're talking real Texas barbecue.

I love it, Yummy

Sausage and chop is awesome

Best BBQ around

Eagle Lake is off the beaten path for most city dwellers. The way I normally take from Austin to Houston does not take me along any of my coveted BBQ targets, so I had to adjust my path a bit to take this one in. About 20 miles south of Columbus Texas and Highway 10, I finally roll into the city. At first I figured I would have to stop at the gas station and ask someone how to find Austins BBQ, but as soon as I rolled into the center of town, I could smell it. It was a beautiful fall Texas afternoon, and the aroma was a beacon for me, and about 10 other cars already packed at the building when I pulled in. The building itself is a thing of beauty. Looks like it will fall down on you any moment. I'm guessing it was an auto garage at one point, and they have adjusted the large garage into their kitchen and smokehouse, and the office into the serving area. The also have add a bit of Texas flair throughout, painting Texas flags and billboards for the business on the sides of the building. Inside I wait behind a few people, and finally order. Brisket and Sausage, and a side of beans and potato salad. But wait, they serve potato salad with either mayo, or with mustard. I have never been given the choice before, and off the top of my head I couldn't even remember which is considered the "traditional" style. I go with mustard, but I will regret it until I go back and try again both. One thing that bothered me about the sides and the inside of the store. Everything was sitting out open, sides in large plastic tubes sitting in ice and meat on the slab. The smoke and flies also got in through the open side door. I realize this is small town Texas, and I realize that truthfully none of that is actually going to hurt my food. I just would rather not see you not being as clean as possible, hide it from me and lie. The sausage was, well, average. Seemed to me they were made with too much filler. Also the sauce was thick and tasted to much like an over spiced tomato sauce. I have had better sauce in New York, I disliked it that much. It was all put behind me however when I tried the brisket. So tender and juicy. The smoke flavor was a bit different more exotic that normal, most likely some type of local wood used to smoke different than mesquite. It was thick cut, and looked like you can pull it apart just like pulled pork, if it weren't for the fact that it was well marbled with fat and it held it together. I also was very pleased with the amount of food I got for my money. They loaded my plate up. I plan on going back that way soon, and will stop again to try some of the other meats, the other sides, and more importantly the desserts. They looked great and homemade and I'm sure will get a positive review. It is worth the drive off Highway 10 if you have the time. Just be prepared to just eat by your car, trust me.