Fitties BBQ — Restaurant in Texas

My wife and I had plans to go hiking at Bastrop State Park on this particular Sunday. The park was kind of disappointing. The wildfires that rip through the city a few years ago did a number on the park. I would imagine that the park used to be beautiful. I was looking for some barbecue to try in the area afterwards. I wanted to try Zimmerhanzel's BBQ in Smithville which was only about 15 minutes away, but they are closed on Sundays. I found a place that was a good compromise for us because they also served burgers and breakfast tacos in addition to barbecue. Fitties BBQ was the name and was located west on the outskirts of Bastrop.

We ordered a breakfast taco with sausage, egg and cheese and cheeseburger plus a three-meat plate that was not on the menu. I got moist brisket, pork ribs, and homemade sausage with dirty rice and coleslaw on the side. When we got the order, the smoked meat was swimming in the barbecue sauce pool. I did find a few bites of each meat without sauce. The brisket was lean. The lady at the counter heard me ask for moist because she yelled across the way saying I wanted extra fatty. I do not understand how some places cannot understand a simple request. The lean cut I got was chewy. It was not smoked long enough to render that fat. It was like eating a well-done steak. It did have good smoke though. The brisket was just okay. The pork ribs were a little better. They were overcooked and dry however. It did have some nice smoke, and the flavors were solid. The sausage was the winner. It had a nice pop and texture. It was sure tasty. The sausage could also have stayed in the smoker a little longer to bathe in the smoke and heat. It was grayish in the middle. The coleslaw was chopped finely, and it was crispy and refreshing. The dirty rice was really good. The cheeseburger was sad. You can tell that they used a frozen beef patty for it. The breakfast tacos were huge and pretty good. Everyone sitting around us had ordered them.

The barbecue was just okay at Fitties BBQ. They seem to get a lot of business. They are located on a busy stretch along Highway 71. Order the sauce on the side. The sauce was overwhelming at the end. It is not a bad sauce, but there was just too much of it. I felt disgusting after I ate. I could not finish all of the meats which tell you something. I was feeding the leftover meat to a stray cat. Excuse me if the pictures are not great. There are a few other BBQ joints in Bastrop if you want to give them a shot. If I were you, I would probably drive...

Fitties BBQ is a delicious hidden gem tucked inside a humble trailer park off Highway 71 in Bastrop. The moment you pull in, you’ll notice the simplicity of the setup—no frills, just a smoker-filled trailer with serious barbecue game. The menu is posted on a rustic wooden fence, and despite the informal vibe, everything is well-organized and inviting.

One thing to know in advance: customers are required to order through the drive-through window—even if you’re dining on-site. According to the friendly staff, this rule exists because of their insurance policy. It helps reduce liability by keeping all customer activity within designated drive-through zones. So even if it feels unnecessary, you’ll need to circle through with your vehicle.

After picking up your food, you’re welcome to sit at the picnic tables scattered around the grassy lot. That’s exactly what I did—enjoying a hearty plate of ribs, sausage, potato salad, and beans. The portion was generous, the flavors smoked to perfection, and the price very reasonable ($20 all-in). My only gripe? The flies. It’s Texas, it’s summer, and it’s open air—so come prepared to defend your meal.

Overall, if you’re looking for honest BBQ in a low-key setting, Fitties delivers. Just follow the rules, bring bug spray, and let the smoky flavors...

Food was good but customer service was terrible. Ordered 4 breakfast tacos and 2 breakfast combos. They have me 2 bags of food and 2 drinks so I assumed there were 2 breakfast combos in the bag. Get home and 1 combo is missing. I should have checked the bag to make sure they got the order right.

I drive all the way back and tell them I am missing a combo, and they tell me they only charged me for one, even though they gave me 2 drinks. And.now they are out of biscuits at 8:30 in the morning so I can't buy another combo. So I try to buy 2 more tacos instead and the girl at the front tells me there is a $15 minimum charge to use a credit card. I have no cash so I can't buy anything now. Never mind the fact that I already bought $20 worth of food on my first trip when they got the order wrong.

I don't know if the girl at the register was new, but she seemed confused and didn't really know what she was doing. Another woman and gentleman were standing 10 feet away and aware of what was going on, but nobody offered anything to rectify the situation, and I ended up leaving without food and had to drive...