Katy Trail Station

Katy Trail Station is Kent Rathbun's latest project. During the pandemic he started smoking meats and selling them at curbside pop-ups. Now, with this food truck adjacent to the Katy Trail, the concept has a permanent location.

The barbecue we've tried so far is going to build a solid fan base. You can order meats as a sandwich or as an entrée, both of which are priced with a side included. A sliced brisket entree comes with both cilantro slaw and a smoked gouda macaroni and cheese. Sliced brisket comes by default with Rathbun's tangy barbecue sauce, but the brisket needs no help (purists should ask for sauce on the side if this offends their sensibilities). It's perfectly tender and delicious, even when we were served one of the last orders of the day. The slaw sparkles beneath a crumble of queso fresca, and the smoked gouda mac made our taste buds happy with every forkful. They also do breakfast with baked goods from Empire Baking, breakfast tacos and full coffee service, including lattes and cappuccinos, which is sure to be a hit for those getting some morning exercise on the Katy Trail.