Great BBQ (ribs, pulled pork, chicken, & brisket! They use a vinegar sauce. Combo plate with 3 sides for about $10 bones, $2 bones more for ribs. Must have the Jalapeno mac and cheese! The fudge pie and chocolate bourbon pecan pie were also good! Cash Joint! Only outside seating. You will have to travel trough a not so good part of town but this joint is work it! read more

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This is a review of Alamo's CATERING SERVICE. And it was excellent! We had them cater a backyard BBQ at the University of Richmond for students and parents. They came in plenty of time, expeditiously set up, and had all the equipment necessary from serving trays and foil to tables to cutlery. But of course none of this means anything if the food isn't good. NOT A PROBLEM. They brought piles of homemade, slightly sweet, delicious cornbread, chicken and pork BBQ that had lots of flavor (if you can only pick one the pork is better), potato salad, jalapeno mac n cheese, and this really delicious bean and corn cold salad with a cilantro kick, Cowboy Caviar. Do not skip this. The catering was serve yourself which was nice because you could heap gluttonous servings on your plate without feeling judged, and probably also helped keep the prices low, low, low. I couldn't believe the amount of food we got for what we paid! Between that, the quality, and everything going off without a hitch (they came back a few times to check on things during the service), I highly recommend them for your next party. read more

Whether or not Alamo achieves a certain BBQ "ideal" is irrelevant to me as I would never aspire to be a BBQ expert - I am only interested in whether the dishes are flavorful and fresh, two qualities that Alamo achieves consistently. I have tried many items on the menu, including the tacos, burrito, pulled pork sandwich, and sides such as the mac and cheese and texas caviar. Every item on the menu is consistently delicious with fresh vegetables and moist smoked meats (or portobello if you prefer). Perhaps if you have a certain concept of Texas barbeque, you might feel that Alamo doesn't meet your expectations. If you are simply interested in delicious, fresh, consistently prepared food at a great price, you won't be disappointed. Another great feature of this place is that they deliver to the surrounding area (including across the MLK bridge to MCV), and they do so by bicycle! read more

Their bbq and sides combination that I've ever had.... a blessing from the Lord above Jalapeño mac'n cheese is amazing as is the Texas caviar, don't even get me started on that delicious cornbread with real corn in it! read more

The food is just really good. So tender. I've had takeout, eat-in, and catered before and the quality doesn't change. I don't really care about decor as long as the food is top notch. The prices are reasonable as well. My mouth is watering, writing this... read more

Alamo BBQ - Texas train wreck: bbq pork, cornbread, mac & cheese, beans and jalepenos. Recommended. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So I visited Alamo BBQ on my way to Virginia Beach. Now I didn't know what to expect but I got was both good and bad. First the bad: the parking is on the street wherever you can find it. I found one after only one pass. Other people walked a couple of blocks. Nothing to be upset about yet. So I get in line and look at the menu. St. Louis style ribs, brisket, chicken, sandwiches, etc.... I get to the window and order he ribs. Nope all out. Brisket? Nope all out. Arggghh! The good: the guy at the window was awesome. He was curteous and could understand my pain at being denied that BBQ. So he recommended the pulled pork. So I order the pork and just as the transaction completes a buzzer goes off. This is what makes him a superstar. He turns around tells the other dude in the kitchen that the buzzer was the brisket and to hurry up and get it out. He turns to me and says "you want to change that to a brisket sandwich instead?" I was like "Hell yeah!!!" Boom! I get some tastey brisket with grilled onions, jalapeños and BBQ sauce. Yum! Next time I am in Richmond I am hitting up that place again. 4 stars cause they ran out of the ribs. I am still crying on the inside. read more

Sides were good (corn bread, mac and cheese, and sweet potatoes). Limeade was terrible. Meats were WAY too tough. Should have kept them in the smoker for another 4 hours. Certainly nothing to brag about. But I have yet to find good bbq in Virginia. This was an okay oasis to stop by while in the drought of Virginia bbq. read more

I love BBQ...but I really wanted to believe the hype when I decided to eat lunch here. Is not that bad, but is not the best BBQ I've had. No inside seating and about 8 tables outside. I had the ribs with coleslaw. read more

Alamo BBQ - 1/2 rack of ribs + coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Oh man, oh man, oh man. Get the beef brisket sandwich. Matter of fact, get two and eat one for me. Than take off your shirt, dance your ass off in the road and yell "this one's for you Nate!", I'll hear you, and smile. This place is boss. read more

I wasn't impressed. I think its cool that they smoke right outside the restaurant but all the flies makes me worried about the cleanliness of the food coming from the smoker. The service was pretty good, you go up to a window and order and they hand you a number. They did buzz my number when the food wasnt actually ready though, which was kind of annoying, but whatever, that can slide. The food was kind of hit or miss. I was excited to try their brisket sandwich everyone talks about on here but it was sliced a little thick and was on the dry side. The sides were pretty good, cant go wrong with texas caviar and the potato salad was good. My girlfriend got a chicken burrito which while she said it tasted good, it was missing the guacamole that she ordered inside of it. So overall, meh, it didnt live up to the hype i was expecting. I guess if im in church hill i would try them again but im definitely not going to be going out of my way to eat there. read more

I'm a sucker for BBQ and Alamo is definitely a must-try if you're in the RVA. It's a teeny, tiny building in Church Hill on the corner of an intersection with a hideous tent thing that makes you wonder what exactly it is as you drive by... My boyfriend turned me onto Alamo last winter and I've returned several times since. Their BBQ is very tasty but I'd have to say that I dig their ribs even more, along with the jalapeno mac n cheese (to die for!) and their corn bread. Cool thing about this place is that it's not a restaurant, but you order through the window of the trailer-hut-thingee and then can take your food home or enjoy it on their patio where there are picnic tables. No fuss, no extras, just pure and awesome BBQ! Bonus: Check in on Yelp or FourSquare and you can save at least a couple bucks on your eats. BIG Bonus: They have one of those GIGANTIC stadium seat chairs outside on their patio and it is so fun to sit in and take a picture. :) read more

A bit pricey for casual fare (~$25 for 4 sides and 2 sandwiches to feed two people), but the food is definitely good. Don't shy away from their fusion fare like a texas philly cheesesteak or a burrito with your choice of meat. It's good! Or you could stick with my personal favorite: the pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw on top. I do prefer my cole slaw a bit creamier than the one they make, but trust me, theirs works just fine. Try any one of their delicious sides. Their texas caviar is one of the best around, and the cowboy beans are great too. Call ahead and take your food to go and eat it at home for a much more enjoyable experience. They have graciously set up an eating area under a tent if you'd like to eat there, but it's not really a great option unless the weather is cooperating. read more

What is Alamo bbq? It is a small bbq spot with outdoor seating under an open tent and scant street parking. You order at a small window and are served thru the door. The wait times vary by season (come prepared to wait around 8 minutes) and during the busy spring/summer months they are known to run out of sides. Sounds kinda annoying right? So what keeps people coming back? Because the food is pretty frigging amazing. If the smell from the street doesn't make you try it, anyone thats had their food will. I've tried pretty much everything and my favorite is the basic pulled pork bbq sandwich, fish tacos take a super close second. My new favorite side is the loaded mashed potatoes. You really can't go wrong ordering anything here. read more

Hands down the BEST BBQ in Richmond and won't charge you $$$$ like Buz & Ned's! Great service and pick up orders and made quickly. Try: Jalapeno Mac N' Cheese.....just typing it makes me want to order it. Texas Caviar. Black beans & Rice. Coleslaw *And go ahead and upgrade that BBQ platter to include their ribs! If BBQ isn't you thing, you won't be disappointed with their tacos & burritos. read more

BEST. BBQ. IN RVA. I always get the texas trainwreck and that does the job for me. The brisket is great but I think the pulled pork is better. My wife loves the bbq chicken sandwich. Do yourself a favor and go to Alamo. read more

Skip this place, go to Buz and Ned's instead. I'm from Dallas originally, so I was excited to get some Texas style BBQ but this was quite disappointing. The sauce is vinegar-based Carolina style, whereas Texas BBQ traditionally has more of a tomato-based Kansas-style sauce. I could get over that, but the brisket and pulled chicken were dry. It didn't seem like the chicken was smoked at all but baked instead, and it seemed like both meats had sat under a heat lamp for a while. The mac and cheese was poorly seasoned, and not spicy at all. The cheese sauce was like mayo out of the jar. The beans were undercooked. On the upside, the cornbread and fudge pie were delicious. read more

I love bbq. So when I found out that I live close to this gem, I felt like I stumbled upon a gold mine. Their pork and brisket is top notch. I've been trying to try their full menu, but it's hard when you get stuck in your ways. Obviously I have my own tastes (e.g. Cuban sandwich w/ chicken, was OK), but it's offset by other highlights: As stated, pork and brisket is delish. One of their employees got me hooked on Texas caviar. Yams taste extra diabetic, but not in a saccharine sort of way. Honey butter cornbread. I like cornbread. I was exposed to honey butter back in Williamsburg at Honey Butters. Having these two paired together makes me realize why this country is so great, and why the terrorists hate us. Overall, I feel lucky to have this close by. Their reasonable prices also keep me coming back. I think it's obvious that I highly recommend this place. read more

While visiting Richmond, yelp led us to this Southern BBQ hotspot. The food was exactly what we were looking for. Ribs were melting off the bone, pulled pork was outstanding, and the cornbread was homemade. The only issue for some may be that it was in a sketchy location within Richmond. Also, be prepared to have a few flies bothering you while eating there. Otherwise, the amount of quality food at their price can't be beat. read more

I've been to this place since they were opened 2-3 years ago. Loved it from the get-go. The owners were hustling young fellas serving up the tastiest ribs in Richmond. Price was right & portions were too. Fast forward to 2012/2013 - & the owners must've taken the eye off the the business. Ribs are either too dry or too wet these days. Sandwiches are slapped together hastily. Not what it used to be. Not sure if success and/or volume have made this place an once & done destination. Good for the easy-going crowd but serious BBQ-er should look elsewhere. read more

I thought my meal at Alamo was pretty good, a-okay in every sense. What I loved: the brisket. Everyone on here who says how great it is is totally right. It is tender, smokey and cooked just right. If you like spicy, get the sandwich with onions & jalapenos. It's got a fair amount of kick! If not, go plain. What was good: The sides. I wasn't as impressed with the jalapeno mac & cheese as other reviews on here. It was good, but no comparison to the traditional mac and cheese at Willie's. The cowboy beans were almost like a combination of baked beans, chili and pork - full of flavor and very unique. The potato salad had a nice mustard tang; again it reallly had its own distinct flavor, which was cool. My bf, the self-proclaimed bbq expert, also said the pork meat was also pretty good. What was okay: The fish tacos. I don't know if I caught these on an off night, but I actually found them kind of bland and blah. The fish needed more seasoning or the tacos needed something more flavorful. Something was missing. The not-so-much: I'm just not a fan of their sauce and wish they had an option with less sweet and more heat. But, that said, I don't really like sweet BBQ sauce. If you do, you'll probably love it. They didn't have ribs on the night I went, which made me sad. Anywho, I'd probably go back if I were in the neighborhood or craving brisket, but not sure I'd make the drive down from other parts of town otherwise. I thought the prices were pretty cheap. I ordered a smorgasbord of food (way more than 2 could really finish) and my bill came to like $32. No complaints there! read more

I usually enjoy the food. This is one of my favorite bbq spots. However, last night I was served the worst two meat platter I have ever seen. I would have rather been told they were out of meat than to be charged and served what I received. Maybe it was late and they were tired and cold. Hopefully my next visit will prove to me that last night was a rare occasion. read more

I really love how contentious BBQ is - folks throwing around statements like 'Unless you have no idea of good barbeque avoid Alamo' - an amazingly stupid comment. For me (not saying for you), I really like what Alamo is doing. This reminds me of a TX-style place... similar to Franklin BBQ in Austin. The execution isn't perfect, but the flavors are fantastic. So what if I actually have to chew the rib meat a litte?? The taste was great. As with my favorite BBQ spots, Alamo kills it with their sides. Although I'll need Lipitor after an order of their Jalapeno Mac 'n Cheese, it's worth it. The Texas Caviar might be my favorite thing on the menu... including the meat. Yes, I said that. Plus, unlike another self-titled 'famous' local BBQ place, these guys operate with humility and seem to truly appreciate their growing fan base. Alamo doesn't need to duke it out with a certain celebrity chef to win my praise - just make good food at a decent price and thank me for the business. read more

Not what you would expect if you judge the book by the cover. Their fish taco(s) are some of the best that I have ever had. The taste, consistency and how it was put together were just perfect. I have not had the BBQ but I will always come back for the fish tacos. Its a must! read more

Alamo BBQ - Fish tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So I rarely venture into church hill for anything, but for good BBQ I will go anywhere and Alamo did not disappoint! Prior to this visit, I believed that BBQ in Richmond didn't get any better than B&Ns but Alamo will make any B&N fan rethink their position. The cornbread will not be forgotten. Probably the best I have had ever. The jalapeno mac & cheese is also a winner. The only complaint I had was the fact that it was over 100 degrees and they only had outdoor seating. However, they did provide numerous fans to keep you cool as best they could while you eat. Luckily the food is enough of a distraction to forget how hot it is. It's also kind of cool to eat BBQ sitting in what feels like the middle of the street. Overall, I highly recommend Alamo and I am looking forward to going back. read more

Brisket. Briskety brisket. Best BBQ I've had outside of Houston. You gotta try the brisket!! read more

The jalapeño mac and cheese, collard greens, and candied yams were good. The ribs were not. I was expecting it to be tender, maybe even "fall off the bone" style, but they were really tough. I could see my teeth marks in each bite of rib. Not sure if they use some kind of liquid smoke but the smoke taste was a little weird. read more

I have been to Alamo multiple times and have had a great experince every time. The brisket, jalapeno mac n cheese and ribs are great! I prefer NC style pulled pork but was pleased Alamo's as well. Very casual! Different from any BBQ in Richmond. read more

Was looking for a hangover place for me and my friends on a Sunday morning and we randomly chose this place per Yelp searching. I don't think any of us were disappointed at all. It's an outdoor only venue so keep that in mind wrt the weather. We went when it was sorta drizzling but it wasn't a problem at all as they had an awning over the eating area. I personally ordered the bbq platter and it included brisket, pulled chicken, slaw, mac and cheese, texas caviar (bean/corn/etc salad), and corn bread. Although the bbq was good, the stand out items were the mac and cheese, texas caviar, and the cornbread. The mac and cheese had chunks of jalapeno on it and they did not over power the rich cheesy flavor of the mac and cheese. The texas caviar was also quite a surprise. Lastly, the cornbread was awesome, it came with a slice of honey butter and had pieces of corn in it. I'd put it towards the savory side vs sweet side of the cornbread spectrum. read more

Really nice spot. Pork and brisket are both well seasoned and stand on their own. Loved the jalapeno mac and cheese. Beans were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall a great meal. read more

Excellent BBQ, definite stop for anyone doing a SE BBQ tour! Best BBQ in all of VA and NC! read more

To preface, I grew up in Texas with some pretty darn good BBQ so I always have to remind myself not to compare, but Alamo BBQ is very reminiscent of everything I miss about the Lone Star State! The first time I came here I was automatically drawn to the Texas Train Wreck and I don't think I've ever ordered anything else - it's SO good! I've tried bites of other things my friends have ordered but I still stand by the Texas Train Wreck as one of the best items on their menu. Cowboy beans and Jalapeño Mac and Cheese between two pieces of cornbread and topped with meat of your choice - I always choose brisket. I think the brisket depends on what cut they have available when they make your order. Sometimes I get a nice fatty cut and other times it's a little more lean. Their sides!! Mainly their jalapeño mac and cheese...I could eat it all day long! Sometimes I ask to sub my cowboy beans with another scoop of it. Their coleslaw is also great and their BBQ sauce is spicy! I was not expecting the heat when I first tried it but it has a nice sweet and spicy contrast. Super happy that this place exists in Richmond. It's probably the best BBQ joint in the area! read more

Thank you yelp for finding this for us. We were driving through from NC to NJ and stopped here. The BBQ is fantastic. And we smoke our own ribs, pulled pork, chicken, etc., at home so our expectations are high. Alamo is sooo good. I wish it were closer to our home in NJ so I didn't have to spend 14 hours smoking pork butt. Another plus, we can sit outside with our dog. The cowboy beans are spicy and flavorful. The jalapeno mac and cheese was just so-so, but who cares if you have a huge pulled pork sandwich in your hand?? OH, and the taco....FAN-TASTIC! read more

This is definitely worth a stop if you like BBQ. After debating between the different Richmond BBQ places, I finally decided on Alamo because of the location and the price. I figured if I didn't like it, we wouldn't break the bank trying it unlike some other BBQ places in the area... coughcough. We came on a Monday for lunch (yes they are open on Monday, yelp) and tried the brisket, ribs and a fish taco. We chose mac and cheese, corn bread, and potatoes as sides. Our meal was less than $20. The fish taco was amazing. One fish taco with grilled tilapia (maybe?) was plenty for lunch. The ribs were also delicious. I wish we had ordered more than 3. I would pass on the brisket. We didn't even want to eat the brisket actually. We ate the sides but they were nothing special. Seating is outside under a covered tent. It's a bit cold in the winter and many people just get their food to go. We would absolutely return for more ribs and fish tacos. My mouth is watering now thinking about them. read more

Love the pulled pork. Solid barbecue food with a scenic outdoor view of Jefferson park & downtown RVA.

Wow - what great BBQ! Our group had some amazing brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. The brisket slices were pretty thick and Alamo wisely left them alone without complicating matters with a heavy sauce or anything. Just pure Texas brisket, the way nature intended! The sides were nothing to sniff at either - amazingly delicious jalapeno macaroni and cheese! No fake cheese here, and didn't taste like it was weighed down with too much butter or anything. Jalapenos give it a great zip. Texas caviar got raves too - a light mix of corn, black beans, lime and cilantro - that balanced well with the richness of the BBQ. Sweet tea is sweet, natural and delicious without so much sugar that you feel like you need to brush your teeth immediately after consuming. Alamo does it all right and it's absolutely the best BBQ I've had in Richmond. This is truly a 4.5 star review. It's a great place to go for take out or to picnic in the adjoining park. The only reason it's not a 5 star review is because there's no customer bathrooms or protected sitting area. So make sure to wash your hands before leaving home, because you'll want to lick each finger clean after eating this delicious 'cue! read more

I've been here many times since last summer seeing Alamo BBQ rated as best BBQ in Richmond in Garden & Gun magazine. And it's fantastic. Meat is great. The sides are great. I just wish they had more than a patio for seating for when it's bad weather. read more

I am a local contractor and my work takes me all over town. So I eat on the go and buy take out on the go. One of my very favorites is Alamo BBQ in Church Hill ... From Texas BBQ to brisket, they are the best. The Cuban is pretty awesome too. My wish is they were closer to the west end, so I could go there more often. A must if you are in the area .... read more

As a huge fan of the RVA restaurant scene, this place really stuck out as bad. The woman taking my order was not at all friendly; either she was having a bad day or she hates her job. I'm from Texas so naturally, I had the brisket: some of the worst I've ever had eating out. It tasted like and the texture felt like it had been cooked in the oven for a couple of hours. It was bland and tough. They give you a pickle on the side and mine was the thinnest pickle spear you could make. But that didn't stop them from wrapping it in a huge sheet of saran wrap. And what was the point of all that waste? Mine was so wet, it was as if they put the wrapped up pickle back in the pickle jar. It's rainy out and I took my umbrella. I left it, of course, course that's what I do. I called when I got home and asked if they could retrieve it (I was sure it was there.) and the girl was back on the phone in two seconds and said it wasn't there. I suspected it was there so I drove back and it was still in the chair. Their seating area is not that big and I could see my umbrella from a block away even though it's grey. I was hoping they'd hold it for me so I could pick it up at a more convenient time but that seemed to be asking too much. I don't really like leaving bad reviews but I couldn't easily speak to someone when I retrieved my umbrella. So I called back and was placed on hold even though there was one customer there. So yes, the BBQ brisket blows but what I really didn't like was the service. This place is a blight on the RVA scene. read more

I wish I was giving them five star. I was very excited to try out the BBQ here, but I was underwhelmed. Perhaps it was late in the day, as they even closed early, turning customers away, because they were out of food. I was just here and I can't even remember what specific platter I ordered! I was not impressed with the pulled pork. The jalapeno mac and cheese did not wow me. Even my dinner date was not a fan of anything he ordered. The good thing is that we crossed this off of our bucket list, but we will not be back. Even the sweet tea was just fine. Luckily, a free Yelp check-in gave me that. Also be prepared to wait a long time for your food to come out. read more

I wished i lived in churchill because I would be a regular. Prices are low and the food is sinful. Lacking five stars because it is only outside dining. read more