When I first went into Rudy's, I was a bit skeptical.  I thought: Oh no, I just decided to eat at another crappy corporate BBQ place (like Famous Dave's).  I didn't like their potato salad. You can tell by the labels on the packaging that it's mass-produced and shipped from a warehouse (No different than what you would find at the supermarket after the deli section has closed). Despite some of the unimpressive sides, the brisket was excellent. I really like that they slice it to order, and that they give you choices for different types of cuts. It had a strong beef flavor and pretty pronounced smoke which I like with beef BBQ.  The sauce was perfect -- a blend of heat, sweetness, and tomato -- for brisket and probably for pork ribs.  To be fair, I didn't try the pulled pork, but I imagine that this sauce is too overpowering for pork, at least for my taste.  That aside, the brisket in and of itself is worth the trip.  I'd definitely come back for the brisket.