The County Line BBQ

If there's one thing Texas is famous for, other than guns and cowboys, it's the bar-b-que. We've now been to three relatively famous BBQ chains here in Austin, and I have to say that after sampling "Rudy's" and "The Salt Lick", my new favorite is "The County Line."

I usually try the beef brisket, and Christy gets ribs. I'm not a big fan of ribs, but Christy, being Taiwanese, likes to get food that reminds her of the old night markets back home. I guess that ribs somehow reminds her of jee peegoo on a stick, so she loves it.

The beef brisket at the County Line is the best I've had yet. Very moist and juicy, unlike Rudy's, which can sometimes be dry. The restaurant itself has some nice scenery (the one we went to was on top of a hill overlooking Austin), and you have actual tables, instead of the typical long benches that you get in BBQ restaurants. The side dishes are also better as well. Also, just like "The Salt Lick", they have a band playing live music outside. They've also got a talking cow, which the kids found amusing.

We don't eat at BBQ restaurants very often. It's a little bit pricey, and beef isn't particularly good for you. But, not trying the BBQ in Texas is like going to China and not eating Chinese food.

(Pictures: 1. The County Line. 2. The talking cow. 3. Christy and the kids explore the patio. There wasn't anyone sitting out there because it was too hot. 4. The BBQ band begins to play. 5. The view from the patio.)