Belly up to a lunch or dinner plate at this informal eatery, and you'll be treating yourself to what many locals feel is the best barbecue in San Antonio. Unlike many so-called barbecue restaurants, Rudy's boasts sauceless and unhurried meat preparation. Rather than dousing cooked meat with barbecue sauce, Rudy's uses a zesty 'dry rub' of select spices before cooking. Finally, the meat is cooked on an oak wood fired pit. Of course, if you must have barbecue sauce, Rudy's Original BBQ "Sause" will do the job. Among the most popular menu items sold here are slow-roasted St. Louis pork ribs, brisket, barbecued turkey and -- surprisingly -- homemade creamed corn. The several dining rooms are colorful, spacious and just big enough to hold a multitude of barbecue lovers. Rudy's memorable marketing slogan is "The Worst Bar-B-Q in Texas." Try it, however, and you'll wholeheartedly disagree. -- Chris Jones

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