tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post2104344082511700465..comments2024-03-15T16:58:18.866-05:00Comments on Full Custom Gospel BBQ: Lamberts Downtown Barbecuesmokemasteronehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13060574775769962975noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-72980021592439337302009-10-27T00:07:40.497-05:002009-10-27T00:07:40.497-05:00I had a meeting in Round Rock, so I drove the extr...I had a meeting in Round Rock, so I drove the extra 15 miles to try this place for lunch. In short, not impressed.<br /><br />While the brisket was flavorful, it was not tender. Ribs were tough and too salty. Sausage was okay, but nothing to write home about. <br /><br /> Two tiny cornbread muffins accompanied the meal. Where are the slices of white bread? Beans tasted like they came from a can with chunks of brisket added. Just okay. <br /><br />Not really my idea of good Texas barbecue. While I'm not a expert, I am a barbecue fan. I'd give this place 3 stars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-76685581572255533672009-06-05T15:24:48.404-05:002009-06-05T15:24:48.404-05:00I discovered your blog on CNN serendipitously on t...I discovered your blog on CNN serendipitously on the eve of a trip to Austin. I moved to Chicago last year from Dallas, and frankly it had been a long time since I'd had good 'cue, in Texas, much less out of it. I was tired of the haphazard crap-shoot just dropping into places (I'd been on a run of sore disappointments)- I wanted a sure thing. <br />So almost straight from the airport I headed to Lambert's for lunch, based on your rating. man was I glad I did.<br />I would say overall the best bbq experience ever had, at a restaurant that is. I especially appreciated having collards that still had some texture, and that weren't drowning in fat. The "ranch style baked beans" were excellent, if the portion a bit small. As the name implies they should be, they were a bit sweet and a bit spicy.<br />I tried the brisket and the pork ribs, and a bite of friend's pulled pork. I didn't care for the sauce on her pork, but my dishes were superb. The coriander in the rib rub was a revelation.<br />Brisket was firm in places, but not tough, and certain bites with extra crust were as good as it gets.<br />Portions were perfect - you won't feel ready to explode, but then again, you shouldn't want to. You can savor the bites, instead of plowing through a monster plate enough to feed three.<br />Key lime pie for dessert came with a side of coconut ice cream, all home made and incredible. The crust on the pie was a bit thick and tough to fork cut at times, but the flavor was just about perfect -maybe a touch too sweet.<br />The atmosphere was pitch perfect - really well-designed, mod meets old Texas. NO CHEESE, no cut corners. Good service.<br />A new favorite; I'd also give it 5 of 6 stars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com