3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Corpus Christi, TX

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RUDY'S COUNTRY STORE AND BAR-B-Q

6101 South Padre Island Drive,
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Directions

Since 1989

Specialty:

Brisket Moist Spicy Chop Regular Sausage Link Jalapeño Sausage Link Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Link Baby Back Ribs Pork Ribs Pork Loin Pulled Pork Half Chicken Turkey Breast Prime Rib Brisket Sandwich Spicy Chop Sandwich Turkey Sandwich Pork Loin Sandwich Sausage Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich 2 Meat Sandwich Rudy’s Beans Cream Corn New Potatoes Green Chile Stew Corn-on-the-cob Three Bean Salad Potato Salad Cole Slaw Banana Pudding Chocolate Pudding Pecan Pie Buttermilk Pie Rice Krispie Treat Peach Cobbler

Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q takes great pride in its cafeteria-style BBQ dishes with exceptional customer service. The smoked BBQ dishes, sandwiches, and their menu have something special for everyone's taste buds. Their team offers brisket, ribs, and sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables. They also offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and group meals. Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q's catering team will exceed expectations for even the most discerning customer. They provide catering services for bulk orders. Gift cards are available. They serve Real Texas Bar-B-Q seven days a week. Customers can also build their tacos with their favorite ingredients. Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q also offers order collection and delivery services based on their needs.

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Price:

Meat:
Brisket (½ Lb) $13.99
Brisket, Moist (½ Lb) $16.49
Spicy Chop (½ Lb) $10.99
Regular Sausage Link $9.99
JalapeñO Sausage Link $9.99
JalapeñO Cheddar Sausage Link $9.99
Baby Back Ribs (½ Lb) $10.99
Pork Ribs (½ Lb) $9.99
Pork Loin (½ Lb) $9.99
Pulled Pork (½ Lb) $9.99
Half Chicken $9.99
Turkey Breast (½ Lb) $12.49
Prime Rib (½ Lb) $16.49
Sandwiches:
Brisket $9.99
Spicy Chop $8.99
Turkey $8.99
Pork Loin $8.99
Sausage $8.99
Pulled Pork $8.99
2 Meat Sandwich $12.49
Sides:
Rudy'S Beans $3.49
Cream Corn $3.99
New Potatoes $3.49
Green Chile Stew $3.99
Corn-On-The-Cob $2.49
Three Bean Salad $3.49
Potato Salad $3.49
Cole Slaw $3.49
Jumbo Smoked Potato $6.99
Jumbo Smoked Potato With Meat $11.49
Jumbo Smoked Potato With 2 Meats $13.49

Discount:

20% Off on Your First Order

Contact:

(361) 906-0327

Mon-Thu & Sun: 7am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 7am - 10pm

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SILVERADO SMOKEHOUSE

4522 Weber Road,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Directions

Since 2002

Specialty:

Sliced Brisket Whole Chicken Chopped Beef Half Chicken Pork Ribs Sliced Turkey Chicken Salad Sausage Pulled Pork Chicken Quarter Potato Salad Coleslaw Macaroni and Cheese Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Wild Rice Fruit Salad Sweet Buttered Corn Tossed Salad Sweet Potatoes Potato Chips Jalapeños Brisket and Sausage Plate Brisket and Chicken Plate Brisket and Turkey Plate Half Chicken Plate Chicken Sandwich Plate Smoked Chicken and Sausage Plate Sliced Brisket Plate Sliced Turkey Breast Plate Chicken Quarter Plate Chopped Beef Plate

"Silverado Smokehouse has been serving quality BBQ dishes to its community for 23 years. All their BBQ dishes are made with the freshest ingredients. Their menu has various BBQ dishes such as famous beef, pork rib plates, turkey chopped barbecue, and mouth-watering desserts. Customers can finish their meals with their delicious creamy cakes. Pick-up service is available at Silverado Smokehouse. They provide Hickory Smoked Meats with a large variety of veggies. They have spacious family tables and a party room.

2026 Update: Silverado Smokehouse offers a convenient online ordering option for customers. They also provide both dine-in and take-out facilities. They offer catering services for your special occasions. The kids' menu is also available at Silverado Smokehouse."

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Best New Restaurant in 2005
Best Bar-B-Q in 2005-2018
Best Lunch Spot in 2006-2018
Best Catering 2018

Price:

In The Bun:
Brisket & Chopped Beef Sandwich $14.99
Brisket & Turkey Sandwich $10.59
Pulled Pork Sandwich $7.49
Pulled Pork & Sausage Sandwich $8.49
Big Fat Sloppy Texas Poorboy Sandwich $17.99
Chopped Beef Sandwich $8.99
Brisket & Sausage Sandwich $10.59
Chopped Beef & Turkey Sandwich $10.59
Sliced Sausage Sandwich $7.59
Pulled Pork & Turkey Sandwich $8.49
Chicken Salad Sandwich $7.49
Sausage & Turkey Sandwich $8.59
Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich $7.59
Chopped Beef & Sausage Sandwich $10.59
Sliced Brisket Sandwich $9.49
Add 1 Veggie $1.99
Dasani Bottled Water $2.49
Our Famous Rib & Combo Plates:
Silverado Signature Beef & Pork Ribs $29.99
Beef Rib & Chicken $25.99
Beef Rib & Chopped Beef $28.99
Beef Rib & Sausage $25.99
Beef Rib & Turkey $25.99
Beef Rib, Sausage & Chicken $29.99

Contact:

(361) 855-6464

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9pm

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JULIAN'S BBQ

1818 Baldwin Boulevard,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404 Directions

Since 1998

Specialty:

Lean Brisket Marble Brisket Chopped Beef Pulled Pork Pork Ribs Regular Sausage Jalapeño Sausage 1/4 Chicken 1/2 Chicken Whole Chicken Turkey (Thursday) Fajita (Friday) Big Beef Rib Frito Pie Taco Brisket Mac Bowl Mac Potato Sandwich Chopped Beef Sandwich Sliced Brisket Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Sausage Sandwich Chicken Sandwich Potato Salad Cole Slaw Green Beans Mac Sandwich

Julian's BBQ is a family-owned and operated restaurant, known for its great-tasting BBQ dishes and affordable prices. The restaurant has 27 years of experience in the field. This down-home, wood-lined counter-serve restaurant offers smoked-meat plates and sandwiches with classic sides. Julian travels 7 hours to pick the wood used in the pits. He understands that wood creates the best flavor, and every piece of timber is hand-selected. Julian and his pits never burn out, so you can enjoy great BBQ. Catering options are available for special events. Their full-service catering includes all food, iced tea, and supplies. Customers can try the BBQ South Texas has to offer. Julian's BBQ provides dine-in and takeout options as well. They also have special menu items every Thursday and Friday.

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Price:

Meats By Half Pound:
Brisket (Lean) $10.00
Brisket (Marble) $10.50
Chopped Beef $10.00
Pulled Pork $8.00
Pork Ribs $8.00
Regular Sausage $8.00
Jalapeno Sausage $8.00
14 Chicken $5.99
12 Chicken $8.99
Whole Chicken $14.99
Featured Items:
Big Beef Rib $20.00 Per Lb
Turkey Thursday $18.00 Per Lb
Fajita Friday $20.00 Per Lb
Frito Pie $9.99
Taco $5.99
Brisket Mac Bowl $9.99
Mac Potato $9.99
Mac Sandwich $10.00
Texas Size Potato Plain $5.99
Texas Size Potato Super $9.99
Plates:
1 Meat Plate $12.99
2 Meat Plate $14.99
3 Meat Plate $17.99
Kids Plate $9.99
Sides:
Small $2.99
Medium $4.99
Large $8.99
Sandwiches:
Chopped Beef $7.99
Sliced Brisket $8.99
Pulled Pork $8.99
Sausage $8.99
Chicken $8.99
Sandwich With 1 Side $10.99

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