Descending from first-generation German immigrant William Christian “Papa Bill” Rodenbeck, the store sits on the property he first purchased in 1946. Papa Bill was a butcher and sausage maker, who also operated a restaurant, feed mill, concrete mill, and night club. His son, Marvin “Dusty” Rodenbeck, operated a hog farm, and butchered his own hogs to make the locally famous Rodenbeck Sausage.  In 2008, Papa Bill’s great grandson Trey Felton purchased the property, and in 2011, the current Meat Market was built. 

BBQ is a way of life in Central Texas, and Thorndale is no exception.  The Feltons and Rodenbecks have been smoking meats and BBQing since they arrived in the area as far back as the late 1800's.

Our goal is to stay true to the way of our ancestors - butchering and sausage making of Papa Bill, carried on by his son Marvin and wife Millie.  Quality comes from a handmade, artisan approach to everything we do.  No mass production.  No cost cutting. No filler.  No additives or preservatives.  

Our meat counters are stocked fresh, daily, with cuts of beef, pork, and chicken.  We offer USDA Prime Beef, All Natural 44 FARMS Angus Beef, Betsy Ross Grassfed Beef, Heartbrand Akaushi, as well as in-house Dry Aged steaks.  We make our own smoked, no nitrates added bacon in-house, and carry Holmes All natural chicken from the Texas Hill Country.  No additives.  No pre-packaged meats.