Rustic Pig BBQ, Fruitland, ID

"We were going to go to the Black Cow for an early lunch, but it was closed while moving to a new location. Since this was next door, we decided to try it. Very few cars in the lot, a few folks inside, but it got crowded by the time we left. A small BBQ joint sharing a building with the Shell gas station in Fruitland, ID. It was a pizza place at one time. There are about 10 tables with a small bit of decor and a TV. Orders are taken and delivered at the counter. They have daily specials listed on the chalkboard. One of the specials was a new chili mac burrito, so I thought I would give that a shot, with brisket as my meat of choice. Pretty good burrito, I could taste all three ingredients, plenty of smokiness. They have quite a few BBQ sauces to choose from as well. I will have to try their ribs the next time I go. Drinks are at the soda station in the gas station store. Very good place for lunch."

"You name the state and I've eaten BBQ there. Carolina's, Texas Or Kansas I've had their best. The Rustic Pig can hang in the race with any of them. Juicy and cooled to perfection with simple and traditional sides. Choose one of the 10 different sauces and order you up 2 pulled pork sandwiches. Finish off with a little banana pudding and you'll thank me tomorrow."

"For not being southern, its decent. But there is nothing like southern smoked meat!! Not a lot of smoke here in the chicken, the sauce is what makes it taste a little smoky. Actually the smoked chicken at Red Apple is much better! Had the chicken quesadilla when it actually should have been called a cheese quesadilla with chicken. Not enough meat. I had to tear it apart to find the chicken in the huge amount of cheese. Not sure I will come back."

"If ya like BBQ, and you're from Texas needing a fix - this place will do it! We ordered brisket sandwiches, pulled pork, chicken and sausage to have us a nice spread and that's exactly what we got. All delicious! And a fun little gem of Banana Pudding for dessert, just like down south, topped with a vanilla wafer. YES SIR! Service was great, friendly and helpful. We will be back, looking forward to it already!"

"Located inside a gas station in Fruitland, Rustic Pig BBQ is some of the best barbecue I have had in Idaho. It is well worth the drive! It was a very hot summer day, but I love barbecue and it's not every day that I'm in Fruitland, so I did my best to try sample as much of the menu as I could. I ordered the 1 Meat Plate, which came with a drink, a side, bread, and pudding. I ordered 4 more small sides. Here is what I tried: Pulled Pork Mac 'n Cheese with Bacon Garlic Mashed Potatoes Spicy Baked Beans (they have regular Baked Beans too) Potato Salad Cole Slaw Banana Pudding I was also offered a free sample of brisket. Both the pulled pork and brisket were excellent! There were six homemade barbecue sauces. They were all excellent! I loved all of the sides, except for the potato salad. The banana pudding was very good! I wanted to try the chocolate pudding too, but I had to draw the line somewhere. Highly Recommended!!!"