Rocky Creek BBQ

Legit bbq from a man who used to be on the competitive circuit. Try the brisket & potato salad. It comes with jalapeños, pickles, onions and bread too. Unpretentious in its deliciousness. Ribs were awesome, right amount of sweetness baked in. Picnic tables, roadside, with s friendly owner willing to swap tales.

The brisket had no smoke flavor. It was very tender and delicious anyhow.

The couple that runs the place is really nice. Dessert was as good as promised.

On our way back from Hamilton Pool and I was in desperate need of some BBQ: it's a weird alternate universe that happens in this part of the world, and when we spied the little trailer off to the side of road and swung in for a bite I had no idea that we were in for some fun. Then again, I can't really say that I was surprised, either.

There's a face tacked up to a tree (or decorations that make it look like there is), and apparently if you notice it, they'll throw you a honey bun on the house. I don't know what the connection is there, but that happened. That said, if you order a lemonade, they apparently come in one size (enormous), and it's a great thirst quencher on a hot day. The fellow behind the counter is nothing if not chatty and gregarious, and in a sense, that's part of the fun. And a saucy BBQ sandwich? That's a bonus.

After a visit to the Hamilton Pool, my lady and I were hungry for BBQ. The Rocky Creek sign caught our eye, and we kept the adventure alive and stopped for a bite. We loved it. To me, customer service is as important as quality. This small operation understand this. They promptly take orders, give recommendations, and make playful, and tactful jokes.

Food: We had a 2 meat plate with the brisket and the babyback ribs and banana pudding for desert. The BBQ was moist and delicious (not as good as some of the competition, but still great). The sides really shined, though. The pinto beans are very spicy and flavorful. We both loved them. Also, I can make the argument that the banana pudding is the best I've ever had. Homemade nilla wafers on the side (so not soggy) and sweet and creamy pudding with lots of banana chunks. I might drive 40 minutes just for the pudding. Seriously.

Cost: very affordable. I think the whole meal was $14 with tip.

Convenience: They are right off of the major road to Hamilton, and we waited MAYBE 15 minutes in line for great food. You can't beat it.

We'll definitely be back!

This unassuming little drive up trailer serves some amazing Q! We have family that live out on RR12 and pick up food here often and it has been consistently good! The only option for dine in is some picnic tables under the trees. The brisket is my favorite and it is super moist and fall apart tender without being too fatty. The pork loin and turkey are also quite tasty with a good smoke flavor that does not need the tart vinegar sauce. The guys love the sausage and pork ribs that I have yet to try but I trust their taste. The sides of coleslaw and potato salad are also solid. We usually order by the pound but a meat and 2 sides averages 9.00, sandwiches 5.50 and wraps 3.50. And they serve some sweet tart Arnold Palmer to boot!

The owner Mike is one funny dude and deserves 5 stars on personality alone!

They are only open Thursday - Sat 11-8PM and Sunday 11:30 - 6PM and they are dog friendly on their patio. They are also right down the road from Hamilton Pool which makes it the perfect place for BBQ after a day in the water!

Beans are delicious takeaway. Their chicken and pulled pork were delicious as well. The kids working the window were good. They like the brisket, but I am not a fan.
An excellent choice if you are in my neighbourhood (Hamilton Pool).
Will definitely visit again!

If you blink you might miss this great little BBQ trailer. I ordered brisket and sausage, both were great. 1/4 pound of each and my total was $5.84, that is cheap to me:)

I noticed they have picnic tables behind the trailer, on a pretty day it would be nice to sit out there and have a BBQ picnic.

Not sure how this place has any good reviews. First off, you know it's a bad sign when you see pre made potato salad
on the table. Any place that is unable to boil a potato is not a restaurant at all, even a 12 year old could manage the task of boiling a potato. This is elementary cooking. Next is the brisket. Not sure if it was smoked or if this place even has a smoker but either way there was an absence of texture and flavor in the meat. Have you ever seen the pre packaged fully cooked rips and the grocery store, I'm pretty sure those are better than the ones I had here. Who wants to pay for baby back ribs that have less flavor than an overcooked pork chop. I know the picnic atmosphere and tables look tempting for a relaxing lunch but please for the sake of your stomach and wallet just keep driving when you pass this place.

I had the brisket sandwich and wife had brisket plate. Pleasantly surprised. Get the sandwich with jalapeños and pickles for sure. Yummy and friendly. Great road stop or if you live close take it home.

-Updating for a second time. The food gets better and the folks friendlier every time I've been.

We finished the tour at Thirsty Planet Brewery and used the Texas Monthly BBQ Finder app for something nearby we hadn't tried. It listed Rocky Creek, with the address. We switched over to the Waze mapping app, which led us right to it. I had the two meat plate -- excellent jalopeno sausage and brisket, and the sides were also terrific (hearty potato salad and beans unlike anywhere else). Lauri had short ribs and we tried the babybacks too. Everything was good.

What a great place! I asked the man at the window how their chopped brisket was and he just went over and brought me a sample in a little cup. He did the same when I asked if their cole slaw (which is great) was cream based or vinegary.
I got the chopped beef sandwich and it was To Do For. The people working there were very sweet. I can't wait to go back and try the ribs and jalepeno sausage!

P.S. You get a free beer with every order.