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| - This wouldn't be five-star BBQ in Texas, it would be four-stars, but it is six-star worthy in Northeast Ohio. It is 100% legit and the best Texas-style I've had outside Texas. If it weren't a ridiculous idea, I would have sworn they were flying it in from Lockhart.
I had brisket, collards, and green beans. Boyfriend had baby back ribs, sweet potato fries, and mac and cheese. We tried all the sauces that were on the table; Texas Sweet and Hot was my favorite, I would have liked to try the straight hot sauce but they didn't have any out. We both really enjoyed everything we tried. I don't know why you would go anywhere else on the west side for BBQ, say, for example, a place in Avon Lake, when Rotuno's is 100 times better and only 15 minutes further away.
These are my wishes for Rotuno's: (1) That it stays in business. (2) That they get a food truck and serve in Cleveland or open a lunch place downtown, they would kill it. (3) That they sold all of the meats on the side, and not just ribs and chicken. I tried to get just a sausage, but the waitress wouldn't sell me one without buying an entire extra dinner. It would be great if they could do it true Texas style and weigh add-on meats by the pound. Or just serve it all by the pound and forget the meals, which didn't have great combinations... Or if they had like, a pick two plate or pick three plate for a certain amount. ... Oh man, who am I kidding, I'll keep going back when I'm craving BBQ no matter what, it was outstanding. (4) The decor could be more authentic, and would lend alot to the restaurant, but let's be honest, you can't have an awesome picnic table setup outside in Ohio since there are actual seasons here, but it would still be sweet to have inside. Maybe when they renovate they can make it a little more Texan in there.
This is one of the few times I'm happy to live in a west side suburb, because it just makes the drive to Rotuno's that much shorter.
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