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**ROWDY RIVER BBQ**, a mouth-watering Restaurant in Penitas, TX, serving up delicious BBQ favorites that will leave you craving for more! Located at 1101 US-83, our casual eatery offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for family gatherings, dates, or just a quick bite. Our menu boasts a range of tender meats smoked to perfection, paired with homemade sides that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic ribs to savory brisket, our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that are both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or just a quick snack, **ROWDY RIVER BBQ** has got you covered. Come visit us today and experience the best of Texas-style BBQ!

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SouTex Traveler
SouTex Traveler -Local Guide
8 months ago
Canoe imagine there’s any better Q in the RGV than Rowdy River’s!Perfectly prepared meats with excellent flavors, wide selection of really tasty, local-flavored sides, and excellent friendly service.Had brisket, pulled pork and sausage with green spaghetti (fideo verdé) and charro beans.Brisket had thick bark loaded...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nikki Noriega
Nikki Noriega
a year ago
The food is just so delicious from the ribs and turkey leg coming right off the bone🤤 The green spaghetti is just perfect not to spicy nor to dry. This is a must to try it out you won’t regret itKid-friendliness: They have tables outside...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Aurora Garza
Aurora Garza
a year ago
We ordered sliced brisket plates, a Rowdy dog, and a charro cup - our sides were rice and potato salad, the cup comes with charro beans, rice, and chopped brisket and the Rowdy dog has a sausage link with chopped brisket so we tried a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
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Howard Hawbaker
Howard Hawbaker
a year ago
I passed by this place plenty of times for months. One day, I was BBQ hungry on a Sunday afternoon so I stopped in while working. I'm kicking myself for not having done so sooner. I haven't sampled too much on their menu, but their...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Robert Cooke
Robert Cooke -Local Guide
3 months ago
Excellent brisket and sausage! Meats are tender and full of flavor.Parking: Plenty of parking, but be careful when you pull in. The "kitchen" is in a truck outside. You order there, get cups for drinks and then take your tray indoors to the dining...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
The Guitar Guy
The Guitar Guy
a year ago
Our new favorite BBQ place! My wife and I decided to try out some new BBQ places and tried out Rowdy River BBQ. It's our go to place now.Food: Their Brisket is moist and tender with a tasty smoked flavor. Ribs are juicy, tender and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Makrina Ramirez
Makrina Ramirez
a year ago
I just ate here in rowdys and let me tell you. The potato salad was the most perfect homey potato salad! The rice was The best I had ever tried. The beans too.. everything had wonderful flavor. We had just gotten a bit of everything...Read More
Eliza Meza
Eliza Meza -Local Guide
a year ago
I had been wanting to try this place out for quite some time now. Their pictures on fb look fabulous so today was The Day...l have much to say but I'll keep it simple. Turkey leg, dry, flavorless, and charred. Mex Rice, flavorless. "Green Spaghetti",...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Diana Flores
Diana Flores -Local Guide
a year ago
I'm super picky on brisket! This was delicious!Gotta stop by and try them out if you haven't yet!Great service!
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Oscar MENDIOLA
Oscar MENDIOLA
a year ago
It's really good, but not Rudy's BBQ.Dietary restrictions: Don't have gluten free menu.Parking: Not enough parking, very tight space.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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