went to leeann's during sxsw. waited in line over 2 hours but damn it was impressive. haven't been since she opened the brick and mortar. last time I was at her trailer I don't remember the meat being all that great, but the side were extremely good. this time the side were sub par but all the meats were fantastic. brisket in the tops of the city, ribs also excellent. sausage, meh.
today I was downtown so stopped in coopers for the first time they opened. had heard bad things but it was outstanding. got the sirloin, prime rib, cabrito, and brisket. not a bad bite anywhere. top notch. one thing I can say is that the pitmaster is as rude and put out here as the ones in llano, mason, and junction. they must train them the same. and another thing, I should have learned my lesson from being a veteran of the llano location, that sauce they dip the meat in is way too salty. opt out when they offer that to you. one other thing: free beans. you got to give it to coopers's for that business plan. love it.