Sam's

11/23/09 Sam's BBQ on E. 12 Street in Austin. Old school joint with poloroid photos everywhere. Small dining area, but outdoor porch made for a great lunch when it's 73 degrees outside (the flies were there, but only for great bbq). Down to business: Brisket was good and moist, a little too much fat for my taste but definitely B, B+. Was pleasantly surprised how good the sausage was. Definitely not just to have it on the menu, they did it right. Maybe it's from Elgin? Mutton was offered, but I had too much on my plate already to try it. The sauce was sugary and deep red (like Rudy's but not as peppery). The meats sampled were awesome, but the potato salad and beans were bland. Not bad, just bland. My kids would probably love 'em. On to the final stage of the adventure, banana pudding. It was awesome! Crushed Nilla Wafers everywhere, no shoratage here! All in all I'd say the meats and dessert qualified Sam's for one of the better BBQ venues in Austin, easily. She even gave us all logo keychains after our meal. I guess paying $13 for a meal has it's perks after all!