Matus Bar-b-q

Spent the night in Caldwell after going to a game at A&M and found this place, the reviews are accurate. Brisket sandwich was outstanding! One of the better ones I can remember ever having. Small shack only open on weekends or until sold out. Very nice people, seems like a family operation. Would definitely come back if I’m around here again.

All I can say is WOW!! We stumbled across this one, and it was FANTASTIC! I had a brisket sandwich (I requested “extra-lean”, and there wasn’t a bit of fat on it)…maybe not everyone’s preference, but that’s how I like my brisket! My wife had the smoked pork-butt sandwich, and she was equally pleased! There was enough meat in both sandwiches to make two more meals! The sides were delicious and prices were very reasonable. Would definitely eat here again! They are apparently only open on weekends, and when they run out of product, that’s it…they’re done! Staff was super friendly.

Texas style of BBQ is an enigma. Living in SE Texas, the search for the most authentic Texas BBQ, commonly yields hits that are popular on different social media. We forget, that although such places are amazing in their own ways, but often, their rating is driven by the proximity to cities (Austin, Waxahachee, San Antonio) or other attractions and most importantly, appeals to a chunk of the society that is savvy and reliant to social media connections. Then, there are places, that are very rarely hyped or mentioned in the social media and are tucked away in a quaint Texas town - serve food twice a week on the weekend - and are 'sold out' by 11am on a Sunday. Matus BBQ in Caldwell may not have the panache or the charm by the overall look and feel of its joint, but it might just have serve

Great stop on our road trip! Brisket sandwiches were delicious. We called in the order and they had it all set to make it easy to eat on the road. Helpful and friendly staff with good food!! We’ll be back again.

Never disappoints. Delicious brisket, ribs are tasty, chicken always thoroughly cooked and flavorful. Love, love, love their sausage-never gives me the heartburn I am prone to with other sausages. High ranks for the potato salad and beans from my mother who is very picky about those 2 items.