Cooper's Old Time Pit -b-que - Llano

I had BBQ at the downtown Austin location years ago, it was amazing. This one New Braunsfels didn't bring the same experience. I saw people reviewing the brisket was too fatty, and I have to agree. Even the server trimmed part of the fat off before he weighed it, it's still about 1/3 to 1/4 of the brisket was chunks of fat at the edge. The meat also wasn't flavored evenly, some parts were very salty, some parts were very mild. Not enough smoky feeling of a BBQ. The spare ribs were dry, not worthy it. The other side dishes were average, not the best but not bad, we actually ate more sides than the meat we ordered. The highlight of this location was the service and the free beans. I hope this was not the best day that Cooper has to offer, wish them the best since the downtown Austin location was so good.

Return visit after many years. Still BBQ greatness! Had brisket, ribs, jalapeño sausage and jalapeño Mac and cheese. All were excellent except the sausage, which definitely needed to be cooked longer. Mac and cheese was crazy good. All the beans, fresh bread and condiments you could want. Fairly busy on a Sunday at noon. Friendly service and they provide an area to get anything you would need for taking your left overs to go. One star deduction for the half a dozen flies that wouldn't stay away from our food. We ended up packing it to go to eat somewhere else. 5 star BBQ and service. Highly recommend, best brisket ever.

The BBQ was ok. If you have never been here before, you might be surprised how the meat is served. It felt more like a ranch hand experience than a restaurant. I personally like to have my own meal on my own plate, not heaped together with whomever I am dining with. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner

It was fast an friendly I love beans but they had jalapeno in them so they was to hot for me an the pound of brisket I got had to much fat I paid for more fat than meat Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler

Traveling from Central Texas to west Texas and I always wanted to visit this places. It made my day. Great beef, friendly staff, awesome food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $30–50 Recommended dishes: Brisket and Burnt Ends, Mac Cheese