Buc-ee’s is getting grilled—not just for their famous brisket, but for the newly inflated price of their Big Buckin’ Brisket Sandwich XXL, now hitting $12.99. Just a couple of weeks ago, fans could snag the regular 8-ounce sandwich for $8.49, so it’s no wonder that loyal customers are firing off heated comments on social media. It’s like they went to bed last week and woke up in brisket price purgatory, wondering how their favorite sandwich turned into a luxury item overnight!
As the saying goes, everything’s bigger in Texas, and it appears Buc-ee’s took that a little too seriously with their brisket sizes, but those hefty prices are leaving a bad taste in some mouths. Some patrons took to Facebook to air their grievances, reminiscing about the good ol’ days when they could snag a brisket sandwich for as little as $6.99. “WTF!!” one commenter exclaimed, clearly shocked. Others are poking fun, suggesting that Buc-ee’s needs to keep its prices sacred, or risk the wrath of Texas tradition. Can’t mess with that brisket-loving crowd, folks!
Of course, not everyone is crying foul. Several customers came to Buc-ee’s defense, arguing that with the cost of meat skyrocketing, perhaps we should all just be grateful for that big helping of brisket. After all, that 13-ounce sandwich is closer to a pound, which is pretty darn substantial! It’s like a culinary version of “why did the chicken cross the road?” but with way more fat content and probably an extra side of chips.
In the end, Buc-ee’s needs to strike that perfect balance between feeding the masses and keeping the prices in check. Because let’s be real: nobody wants to pay high prices and feel like they’ve just been hustled. Next thing you know, they’ll be charging for the extra barbecue sauce! Texas loves its brisket, but a warning shot has been fired. Keep those prices in line, Buc-ee’s, or there might just be a brisket rebellion! Complete disclosure – I ahve not stopped at a Buc-ees yet- Its on my to do list-
Mike ‘Sandman’ Sanders
