I have not tried Coopers... but there are a LOT of good cue joints in Austin. Bad Austin Cue is better than most BBQ in the rest of the country IMHO. Different places there have their specialties though for certain. There is one place to go to for brisket, another ribs, another beef ribs, etc. Next time... do yourself a flavor and try out Louis Mueller BBQ just outside of Austin. Best beef ribs I've had at a restaurant. Beef ribs take brisket up to another level.