Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

I was craving some Texas BBQ and saw that Rudy's had opened a new location on 1733 South Higley RD here in Mesa. When I arrived, Nancy welcomed me and inquired if this was my first visit, I told her it was. She then introduced me to Michael up at the main counter and asked him to provide me with a sample of moist brisket. It was fresh from the pit and had a wonderfully rich, smokey flavor and was very tender and juicy. Whoa, a bit of Texas Heaven! Michael kindly took my order. As I had already decided to take my food home and eat it for the next several meals. I ordered a half pound of moist brisket, a full Jalapeno sausage and a breakfast taco which had eggs, sauage and cheese.

I thanked Michael, Nancy and several other of their colleagues and took my carefully packaged food home.

The Jalapeno sausage was excellent and had just the right amount of spicy kick to it. I also sampled a bite of the breakfast taco and it was delicious as well. I added a bit of spicy hot salsa to it which rounded out the flavor well. Of course, I saved the best for last and had a slice of the sliced moist brisket. Boy, was it ever good! Again, rich smokey smell and taste was to die for, made all the better as it was still warm from my quick trip home. It was a piece of Texas Heaven! Michael also had provided me with some sliced white bread (they also have wheat bread) to go with my food. I also picked up a couple of small containers of Rudy's original BBQ sauce which was good.

The friendly and welcoming staff, combined with the authentic Texas BBQ really sealed the deal. Although I love Allison's Texas BBQ here in Mesa and they'll always be my favorite as I love the small, family owned place, it's enjoyable to try other places that offer good Texas BBQ. I'll be visiting Rudy's again! Hook 'em!