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Sunday, December 12th, 2010, 1:49 pm
Fielden says:
If comments here are any indication, Kreuz demise as a contender for barbecue supremacy began in late August of 2009, 10 years after it bequeathed the epicenter of the barbecue world to Smitty’s and abandoned itself to a self-built Siberia north of town. My own experiences one year before and after agree, as Kreuz never comes close to achieving the taste, texture or temperature of the other Top 5 establishments. In fact, Kreuz is no longer a stop during the two or three pilgrimages we take annually to the Barbecue Capital of Texas. For all the size, machinery and attraction that was invested in the new location, one would think that Kreuz must be unsinkable; but all that remains is a sad testament to the monument that pride built. Pride goeth before the fall. For the heritage of its own name and for the quantity of meat and wood it currently wastes, let’s hope that Kreuz finds repentance leading to succulent salvation. If it does not, then it certainly built for itself a tomb to rival the pyramids of Egypt.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010, 4:41 pm
Rick says:
I just took a beautiful drive over back roads from west of Austin with the top-down on my convertible to have lunch at Kreuz Market. The drive was wonderful, but the lunch was horrible. I had brisket, a couple of spare ribs and a link of sausage. The brisket was dry as a bone and had no flavor, the sausage was mushy and tasteless. Only the ribs were passable. To top it off, I asked for some barbecue sauce to give the brisket some flavor and some moisture and was told they didn’t have any. I also asked for a fork. Likewise, they didn’t have any. I don’t know how this place stays in business. I won’t be back and neither should you. Was this really in the Texas Monthly Top 5? You must have made a mistake.
Thursday, June 17th, 2010, 9:27 am
cindy sharp says:
I don’t know what people think was good about this place. We had saw on show on tv a few monthes back and decided to drive 4 hrs frm dls to try it out. It was a great disappointment to say the least. The brisket had no flavor at all in fact it tasted like roast all we need was potatoes and carrots but it was tender unlike Smittys.the ribs were ok but the sausage was terrible.we won’t be back that’s for sure.
Monday, December 14th, 2009, 11:35 pm
Cam says:
Since my grandpa is from Lockhart, Kreuz is always near and dear to my heart. I will admit, after the split and the new facility it hasn’t been the same, but its still good bbq. No matter if you like it or not, be grateful- Colorado (where I am now) has some of the most blandest bbq I’ve ever eaten.
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 8:45 am
Larry says:
My wife and I must gone on an off day or something, because I was expecting greatness, and got something terrible instead. We did a road trip from Snow’s, to Louie Mueller, to Southside, to Smitty’s, to Kreuz, and finally Blacks.
I’d rank Kreuz in the bottom two (actually, it was one of the worst BBQ experiences I’ve ever had to date). The brisket was very tough and had very little flavor. The sausage was terrible. That’s right, terrible. Was this mutton sausage? It was incredibly gamey. One bite and I said I was finished, even though I toughed through it and took one more bite just to make sure. The clod faired a little better flavor wise, but was very dry like it had smoked or sat too long.
Overall, our trip through Texas BBQ Mecca was not exactly the transcendental experience that I had hoped for. Smitty’s was definitely worth the trip though, as was Snows. I’d like to give Louie Mueller another shot some time. I think I’ll have do Kreuz again some time, because the way everyone raves about, I had to have just gone on an off day. It was a Saturday, around 2pm. Should not have been that bad though.
Saturday, September 12th, 2009, 1:28 pm
AL says:
Kruetz’s and Black’s BBQ are overrated. I was at both of them in April 09 with my brother. The 2 of us grew up in Texas and love bbq. We found that both of these BBQ places serve very dry, tasteless meat.
There are much better places than these 2. Luling BBQ for a start and there is a little dive in Gonzales that I believe is called Sonny’s. better. There is also Riley’s in Blanco and Moffat BBQ near Moffat.
We tried Luling, Riley’s and Sonny’s on the same trip as Kruetz’s and Blacks.
If you are near Temple on a Thursday or Friday, there is a man called "Tooter" that sells bbq. Thursdays from 10:30 till 1:00 he is at Graham’s Service Station on 3rd St in Temple and at the Town and Country Store on I35 in Troy on Friday’s. Tooter serves some of the best bbq I have ever had.
The judges have bought into what they have seen on the Travel channel.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009, 12:29 pm
Natalie says:
My first experience was back in 2000 and it was awesome!!! Since then I try to go there when I can since I use to live in San Antonio. The best place to eat BBQ. I recommend this place to everyone.
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009, 12:45 pm
James says:
I just got back from there, and everything was amazing. The brisket is perfect and the sausage outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, 1:19 am
Cristina R says:
Dear Kreuz Market:
Will you marry me?
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, 10:03 am
Chris says:
I’m from NYC and I’m obsessed with bbq. My girlfriend took me to Lockhart, TX for my birthday. Kreuz was unreal, the food was incredible. I can’t wait to go back. That was the best birthday present I’ve ever gotten.
Sunday, January 25th, 2009, 12:04 am
Tracy says:
just watched the Travel Channel show "Barbecue Paradise"... Kreuz looks like good enough reason to make a trip down to Lockhart, TX... and I’m 1800 miles away in New York City!!!!
(okay, you got me. I’m originally from Texas)
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