tlk, I didn’t say I disliked Mueller’s. Maybe I was expecting it to be ‘the best’ because of all the reviews, and maybe I ordered the wrong things. We bought a lot of stuff, to the tune of about $250, so we had a wide sampling. It just didn’t impress me like 407 did a couple of years ago. The 407 BBQ absolutely partied in my mouth.

And, as you said, BBQ is certainly subjective.

tlk, I didn’t say I disliked Mueller’s. Maybe I was expecting it to be ‘the best’ because of all the reviews, and maybe I ordered the wrong things. We bought a lot of stuff, to the tune of about $250, so we had a wide sampling. It just didn’t impress me like 407 did a couple of years ago. The 407 BBQ absolutely partied in my mouth.

And, as you said, BBQ is certainly subjective.

tlk, I didn’t say I disliked Mueller’s. Maybe I was expecting it to be ‘the best’ because of all the reviews, and maybe I ordered the wrong things. We bought a lot of stuff, to the tune of about $250, so we had a wide sampling. It just didn’t impress me like 407 did a couple of years ago. The 407 BBQ absolutely partied in my mouth.

And, as you said, BBQ is certainly subjective.

The thing about 407 is that it is consistent. I have eaten there many times, and the product is always good, I cant say that about other places.

I'd never spend a penny at 407 for obvious reasons.

I think "obvious" is the most improperly used word in our language.
I obviously dont know what you are talking about.

I had to make it vague because the THF mods censor any mention of the 407 owner vehemently defending his buddy who is a convicted sex offender in multiple cases.

Not so vague anymore.......

I had to make it vague because the THF mods censor any mention of the 407 owner vehemently defending his buddy who is a convicted sex offender in multiple cases.

Hey lesson learned. Have not been through Junction in years. Louie Muellers in Taylor is still the best IMO

The absolute worst Q I have ever eaten is at Muellers in Taylor.

Let’s just all agree that BBQ in general is mediocre food.

Then we can stop arguing.

It’s all over priced, none of it is prime cuts and its generally eaten in scuzzy buildings and locales.

So I ate there once in Llano years ago and it was pretty good.

Wife and I go to Big Bend this past week and stop in Junction to try Coopers again. Ordered brisket - some of the worst BarBQ I have ever put into my mouth. Was totally overdone and dry - literally could not eat it because it was so tough and chewy - never again

Anyone eaten at Isaack's in Junction recently? They recently repainted, but left the gaping hole in the south end attic wall. My wife and son were the last to go in, about 4 years ago. They turned around at the brown lettuce salad bar and left.

Coopers in Mason, TX was the original location opened in 1953. Tommy Cooper (my great uncle) opened the Llano location in the early 60s. As a guy who grew up eating that bbq, it isn't anything like it once was. Last time I ate at the Llano location was the last time I'll eat there.