Butter's BBQ — Restaurant in Sinton

October 2025 update:

I had not been to Butter's since their move from Mathis to Sinton. The new building setup is a huge improvement! We had no issues parking or being seated a little before 1:00p.m. on a Sunday.

The staff were all helpful and friendly.

The food is still fantastic! The meat cutter recommended the Mini Trinity for my wife and I. It included nice portions of brisket, ribs, and sausage. The brisket was good, the ribs were great, the house sausage was good, and the jalapeño cheddar sausage was fantastic! The mini included two sides and we split potato salad and beans. Both were good. We also added barbacoa and elote. Both were excellent! We also got turkey to go, but haven't tried it yet. We had plenty of leftovers, but the jalapeño cheddar sausage and elote was so good that I ordered more to go!

It was a little out of our way back to Central Texas, but definitely well worth the detour!!! Great food!

We visited at 12:30 afternoon on a Sunday. If you're not a local you need to look closely as you get near, as it has no signage. Look for the pit in the back. I had been told this earlier, so I was prepared. There is plenty of parking once you arrive.

There is a drive-thru for to-go orders. We prefer eating inside when we dine out. Butter's basically has a screened-in sitting area with wooden tables. Fortunately the April breeze kept us cool.

Once inside, You get in a line that leads to a single window where you order. This is a Texas Monthly Top 50 Barbecue Joint, and there was a continuous line the entire time we were there. However, it was not nearly as long a wait as other top barbecue places we've been to. Unfortunately, if you want a drink refill, you have to wait in the same line again, as drinks are not in the seating area.

The food - it was very good! The brisket was very moist and flavorful. The meat fell off the ribs with a tug from my plastic fork! For me the brisket and ribs were worth the drive! I also had the jalapeño cheese sausage. It was was ok. I had also been told the barbacoa tacos were very good, and they certainly were! I had the brisket beans and potato salad as sides (they were out of coleslaw). The beans had good flavor. The potato salad was unique, with a consistency almost like mashes potatoes.

You won't see a restroom. Upon asking you are directed to a red door that leads to a single restroom in the work area. It's not very good.

This is a hard-core barbecue spot, not a fancy restaurant. The food itself would have gotten a five rating, and the setup lower, thus the four stars. I bought extra brisket and barbacoa tacos, and I'm glad I did. Will I stop...

Been here a few times...but inlaws have been wanting to try. On way up we stopped by to get some for dinner...and some sandwiches for lunch.

I was able to sit there and see him chop the brisket and cover with sauce to make the chop beef sandwiches. Mouthwatering! He pulled out and sliced the sausage for my daughter's sandwich. Complete silence in car while the family ate.

Was torture waiting for dinner. Boy was it worth the wait!

Ordered rice, but we were given beans. They were disappointing. No flavor and beans were little too hard. BUT the macaroni!!! SO good! Pasta was cooked perfectly and dish was not overly cheesy and very creamy!

Since this would be the first time for inlaws to eat Butter's, I went for the trinity. I ordered 2 lbs of marbled brisket and 2 lbs of lean brisket. 2 lbs of regular sausage and 1 lb of jalapeño sausage. Finally 1 whole rack of ribs.

We got some sides for free. Decided on a pint of rice and pint of macaroni.

The brisket was very good. Fork tender and great taste. Ribs were even better. Full of flavor and great pull. But this time for me, the winner was the jalapeño sausage. Many may be disappointed due to lack of heat, but the flavor profile was PHENOMENAL!

Many purists may say that you shouldn't need sauce for meat...and you really don't, but the sauce elevated every piece of meat.

Butter's...we will see you again soon!

• UPDATE * 5/28/22 **

Took client who had never been. Order Trinity Platter - brisket, sausage, ribs, 2 sides. Also ordered 1/2 lb of pulled pork and turkey.

Turkey was AMAZING. Juicy, tender. Pulled pork was so so...but you can't really sauce as everyone has different preferences. But as everything else... meat was tender.

Brisket was pure Heaven! Ribs were fall off bone amd like last time oh so flavorful. Sausage just has great flavor.

Beans...totally made up for last time. So good. Will order again. Their potato salad was different. More like a loaded potato. Would have preferred warm.. but thatbis just me.

FINALLY got to try their put smoked barbacoa! Mind blowing.... smokey flavor, oh so good. Brought a pound home so wife wouldn't kill me!!

Added 5th star for barbacoa...

I decided to travel over an hour to visit Butters. Before making the trip, I read their Facebook post, which stated that they were open on Sundays until they sold out. I arrived for the first time on 03/16/25 at 3:15 PM, and the experience was disappointing from the moment I walked in.

The men serving the food—cutting the meat—had zero customer service. Not only was I not greeted, but it was obvious that their priority was to rush customers out rather than provide a welcoming experience. Their attitude made it clear they were more focused on leaving than actually serving.

As I sat down to eat, a woman started putting up chairs and cleaning tables, signaling that they were closing. I felt rushed and uncomfortable, as if I was an inconvenience for simply dining in.

At the same time, another customer approached the restaurant but hesitated at the door. Through the glass, she could see the staff packing up, unsure if they were even still open. It was clear she was debating whether to walk in at all. When she finally did, the man cutting the meat told her they still had brisket and sausage—so they were, in fact, still serving. Yet, based on how the staff was acting, it was easy to assume otherwise.

If a business is still serving food, customers should not be made to feel like they’re intruding. The lack of professionalism and hospitality here was unacceptable, and I won’t...