Omgggg the sweet potatoes are delicious. I ordered a whole platter for a party recently

Alamo BBQ is delicious. Every time I've been, I have practically licked my plate clean. For starters, the BBQ options are great. Although I enjoyed the chicken and pork, the brisket is where it's at (it is Texas style BBQ after all).. very tender and juicy.. I also love the sides- jalapeño Mac, baked beans, and cornbread are particularly delicious (brisket on top of the mac is dangerously good). Another huge benefit of Alamo is the price.. when so many other BBQ places charge an arm and a leg for BBQ AND sides (Buzz, for example), Alamo is cheap. That's a huge boost! My only critique for Alamo would be the seating area.. when it's nice out, Alamo is perfect.. but when it gets hot, which it does in RVA, it's not the most ideal spot due to the heat.. In short: Alamo is definitely worth a visit or two for great BBQ at a cheap price, especially when the weather is nice out. read more

Excellent ribs (tender), bbq sandwhich, creative take on classic sides, great tacos. Nice dessert options. Would only caution it is on the spicy side if you don't like spicy. Tex mex take on BBQ. Random carryout spot with outside tables in Church HIll. read more

Yes!! This is exactly my favorite kind of place; it's in a weird location, the building doesn't make a lot of sense, people just walk up to the window and order, there's seating outside, but it's too cold to use, and the food is great! I went in early December so it was too cold to sit outside, but they had some tables set up anyway, and there was an outdoor chiminea that at least one couple could sit in front of (in fact, the young couple that ordered ahead of me went to sit in front of it) to stay warm while waiting for their order. I ordered three tacos; a blackned tilapia, a pork, and one that i think they called "Rope Sausage" which they had listed on their specials board (not their regular menu). The Rope Sausage was the best of the bunch. As another Yelper mentioned, the bold slaw-type taco fillings have a bit of a kick and overpower the meat in the tacos. Don't get me wrong, the blackened tilapia and pork were very good, but I felt like the meat flavor was overpowered by the slaw. The sausage was a strong enough flavor to punch through the slaw toppings. I also got a grapeade, which was very good but I don't know if they make it there. I ordered my food to go, but I bet this is a real nice place to sit outside and eat in the summer. It's on a large intersection which seems to be good for people-watching. Inexpensive, very good food. I will go back next time I am in the area. read more

We had lunch at Alamo after a nice visit to the Poe Museum. The food was a solid effort. I had ribs and Ms T had a pork sandwich. Aunt Annie had a Cuban which she really liked. We sampled collards, slaw and sweet potato casserole. For dessert we had a piece of peanut butter pie. Ms T liked her pork sandwich. It had decent smoke and was not dry. It had a fairly sweet sauce. The ribs were also OK. They had medium smoke, but could have used a better rub with more character and a little more salt. They were not moist, but not dry either. The slaw was pretty standard. The sweet potato casserole was a little disappointing. The peanut butter pie was an excellent finish. If I lived in Richmond I would probably search out local barbecue and would expect to find better, but this will do. You need to know what they are best at. read more

Alamo Cuban Sandwich - Pork. The sandwich was pretty tasty but way too many pickles for me. The pork was a little dry but the flavors were definitely there and it had a nice kick of spice to it. BBQ Platter (2 meats and 3 sides) - Ribs were tangy and pulled right off the bone and the pork was tender but pretty bland. I loved the cornbread with honey butter and the jalapeno mac and cheese had no kick but it tasted great and the potato salad was delicious but the only drawback was that the potatoes were undercooked so a bit too crunchy for me. I checked in to get the sweet tea and it tasted like sugar water - didn't taste any tea. If I'm in the area again, I think I'd just get the ribs. read more

Amy and I visited Alamo BBQ for lunch. This was her first time and ordered the quesadilla with brisket ($8.99) and a limeade. It was excellent and huge. The brisket was delicious. She couldn't eat it all. The limeade really hit the spot too. I love that they have the large water jug outside. I drink a lot of water I like the ability to refills myself. The fish tacos I ordered didn't hit the spot as they usually do.. something was a bit off. Great spot for quick lunch that is reasonably priced. read more

The food here is really good. I got the Texas train wreck. It's was delicious. Good hangover food!

visit on 6/30/2011 Not the best bbq. But not too bad either. Somewhere in the middle. Spare ribs were done pretty well. Pretty good smoky flavor infused into the meat with a decent rub. Brisket was ok. Pretty tender but nothing special. I did like the pulled pork with slaw sandwich. Was a good balance of meat with some crisp slaw and a soft bun. I also thought the sides were creative and tasty. On the whole, not a bad bbq option in Richmond. read more

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This is a pretty good simple BBQ place. It conveniently located by my apartment. I had the brisket sandwich and it is really good, along with all the sides. I will definitely be back! read more

I recently moved into the neighborhood literally today and I've heard great things about Alamo bbq. I had to at least try it. We went in the afternoon it wasn't busy at all but the place is in an extremely visible spot. That was a plus! My sister, boyfriend, and myself asked the cashier for a recommendation, asked our friends, and searched social media. I settled with a big grilled burrito while the other two got a bbq platter. Let me tell you, JALAPEÑO MAC AND CHEESE IN YOUR BURRITO WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. [jk I just liked it a lot] The brisket was cooked perfectly. The Texas caviar [pretty much corn and beans] was something I wish I didn't add into my burrito. It was less corn... Too much beans. Otherwise I thought the burrito was amazing. Definitely a good size too. I loved the jalapeño Mac so much I ate my boyfriend's side of it. I tasted the sausage he got and it was juicy with the right amount of flavor! I'm definitely heading back here. Especially with it being so close and I'm going to try one of the sandwiches! read more

Alamo BBQ - Bbq platter with two meats and three sides. [cornbread, sweet potatoes, jalapeño mac&cheese] and the big grilled burrito in foil - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Always a good time and delicious food at Alamo. Of course the jalapeño mac'n'cheese is to die for but the real draw is the BBQ, so many different kinds of meat cooked to perfection topped with a sauce that has a bite. Bring someone for good conversation and enjoy your meal picnic style on their (covered) outdoor benches. :) read more

Alamo BBQ - You pick any 2 meats plus 3 sides - ribs and brisket with jalapeño mac'n'cheese (not spicy!), cole slaw and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Oh my lord the Texas train wreck was good! My friends didn't like it later , if you know what I mean LOL! Great spot for some good food, the portion was very good for the price. Cheers! read more

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Alamo is great and a classic. Their newer menu is also highly improved, for example, the jalapeño mac and cheese went from being yummy and waaay too spicy to being creamy with the perfect amount of spicy. I recommend anything chicken bbq. If you really want your money's worth and a good time go in the evening right at dusk, get a burrito and a pbr, and hang out with your favorite pals. Overall: go here and eat too much read more

I can't believe I never came here as a student. Out of all the American Barbeque places I've been to, this has got to take the cake. The only two downside of Alamos that I could think of are: 1) the location is off-campus and at an odd location 2) the wait for the food takes a while to preparw so be sure to call your order ahead of time otherwise expect a wait (I can vouch that the wait is well worth it though) Food: I got the pick 2 meats 3 sides bbq platter: Pulled Pork, Briskets, Jalapeno Mac 2x, and Texas Caviar. The pulled pork was so tender and had the right amount of fat. The briskets are... WOW. The meat had the perfect amount of moisture and fat content and was extremely flavorful by itself. Their housemade barbeque sauce is also WOW. The sauce took both meats to another level of sweetness and savoriness. Their Jalapeno Mac n Cheese was amazing as well (wished that the side portion was a little bigger). Their Texas Caviar (black eyed beans, corn, onions, and peppers with the perfect sweetness and acidity) was above standard and yummy as well. I highly recommend taking a pint of Mac n Cheese back home. Oh the limeade was pretty good too - refreshing but pretty standard. read more

Well, First I got a rack a ribs for me an Mina, the wife.... LOL Turns out, they hadn't been quite cooked as I could feel the muscles moving in my intsteins... weird!! Then I felt something in my head and next thing you kno....... I HAD GAS!!! Not normal gas but lalmosf like it was gonna exploded like I was going to MARS!!!!!!! Anyways the mac and cheese was proper, love Chris Davis, I remember when he helped me back in 93;) Gary Dole!!! Jakopllanajsklaloxosalowji8821pornhubkkqllp read more

Stopped in today for a quick lunch, this place is adorable! It has a great casual vibe on the outside patio, today was a bit chilly but I was bundled up and it was great. Our service was 5 stars all the way!! The gal that took our order was super friendly and was really nice about the free drink I unlocked. After we placed our order someone else took it by mistake and she soo apologetic and gave us a free warm turtle brownie for the inconvenience. That warm brownies was perfect on a chilly day. I ordered the train wreck and it was great, just what I wanted and I would definitely order it again but I would add more jalapenos since I like a bit more kick. If you happen to be in the area this is definitely a great place to get a delicious and very affordable lunch or dinner. read more

Alamo BBQ - The cool little sign out front of the outside eating area - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Get the Texas trainwreck if you want a great, affordable, well rounded meal. This meal is good ole southern comfort in bbq form

Hole in the wall place... best BBQ I've ever had in richmond. Kudos Try the burrito... it's amazing read more

Possibly the worst brisket I've had from a BBQ restaurant. It was bland, dry, and tough. I asked for fatty and was given lean. The collard greens were inedible. The pulled pork and cowboy been were good. read more

Good quality stuff! It's not my favorite bbq in Richmond, but it's a great spot on a nice day.

I went to the Alamo BBQ today, and decided to try one of their BBQ platters. I ended up ordering the Texas Train Wreck, which comes with cornbread, mac and cheese, beans, with beef brisket. The brisket had a nice flavor to it and was cooked well. The mac and cheese were adequate, and the cornbread was dry but not bad. Unfortunately, it seems that they lack hygiene because when I took a bite of cornbread, I ended up chewing on a piece of metal. It looks like a staple or a tie from their packaging ended up in my food. Luckily, the metal didn't pierce my gums or cause any bleeding. Overall, the highlight of my meal was the brisket, but I have to dock them heavily due to the hazard that ended up in my food. I didn't realize that the "Texas Train Wreck" came with actual pieces of metal in your food! read more

I ordered the BBQ platter which had pulled pork, sausage, jalapeño Mac n cheese, Cowboy beans, and candied Yams. I also ordered the cornbread which was ok but I don't think I'd get it again. The wait was a bit longer than I expected seeing as the place was pretty empty when I went. All the sides in my platter were SO good and the pulled pork was excellent as well! read more

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3.5 stars. I had the spare ribs with greens and beans. The ribs did not have the smoked ring and flavor I was looking for but it was moist. The greens were okay again missing that smokey flavor I expect from a BBQ joint. read more

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I've heard the wait times here are long but on a weekday afternoon it's really fast. I got the platter with two protein the brisket and pulled pork. It was so good. My favorite thing about the whole meal was the jalapeño macaroni. I thought Whole Foods macaroni was good but this blows it out of the park. It's definitely what you need to try. Their cornbread is dense and moist. It crumbles easily and not really my cup of tea but the taste was pretty good it was just the texture that was a thumbs down for me. It comes with honey butter too but I think the cornbread is sweat enough on its own. I also recommend the spicy sauce. It adds a great kick to the meal. The only seating available is outside so in the colder months you'll have to get takeout instead but they do have heaters if you want to be outside and brave the cold weather but I imagine in the summer it would be like going to a neighborhood barbecue. I got the limaide and it was pretty good. I'm sad because I accidentally left mine on the bench before leaving with my take out. read more

Fantastic BBQ. All seating is outside so it's perfect on beautiful days. When it's not, take it to go. I definitely recommend the pork or chicken Cuban sandwich, fish tacos and the cornbread is a must. Other sides to try are the Texas caviar but I'd pass on the jalapeño mac and cheese. read more

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Always consistent deliciousness delivered from them. The brisket train wreck is my go to and it's absolutely satisfying. The brisket itself is cooked to perfection as with all of their meats. The sweet corn bread and baked beans combined in the platter are what make this meal a must try. But really, Alamo bbq is a definite Richmond must try. read more

BOMB ASS CUBAN SANDWICH. They just need to be open more often. Id appreciate more drink options as well.

I pass Alamo on my way home from work every day and have been wanting to try it. It was 90 degrees on Sunday and seemed like a great day for barbeque. There is outdoor seating and most of it is shaded. There was a nice breeze, so the heat wasn't too bad. They were busy, but the service was still great. We ordered two pulled pork sandwiches with slaw, jalapeño mac and cheese, and plain chips. I was tempted to try the collards and potato salad, but always get nervous about them being sweet. The food was good, although, the mac and cheese didn't really taste homemade and the BBQ sauce wasn't the specific type I like. It seemed oily? The pork was great though! There weren't any really fatty or tough bits and it was very tender. I'd definitely come here again! read more

I've had money stolen out of my Account 2x's when I paid with a credit card... BEWARE!!!!!!!!! Luckily my Bank replaced it and filed a fraud claim. IF I were to visit this place again , which I Highly doubt it.... Would ONLY use CASH!!!!!!!! Just sayin read more

The Texas train wreck was super delicious and the collards have a nice kick to them.... great portions i made two meals out of it. read more

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My friend was ranting and raving about this place so I decided to check it out ! BIG MISTAKE they close at 9:00pm and I went around 8:40pm I think that's where I messed up lol they didn't have any pulled pork left so I decided to go with the half rack of ribs a side of potatoe salad and the jalapeño mac and cheese the ribs were undercooked the mac and cheese tasted like it was old and the potatoes salad tasted like sour milk :( I was so disappointed I called my friend and had some words with him lol read more

What can I say about Alamo that 314 people haven't already said? Alamo is super charming and homey, with a real community of people all sitting around loving their food. My friends and I sat down at a communal bench and chowed down with a group of suits. I'm a huge fan of their brisket. Their pulled chicken is a little spicy for me, as is their jalapeño mac and cheese. It's so cheap for the amount of food you get, and everything is just incredibly tasty. I'm getting so hungry just thinking about that brisket. It's far superior to Buz and Ned's brisket. You have to try it. Alamo is my go to every time I have a barbecue craving. Yes, their food can be spicy, but it's super flavorful and it completely hits the spot. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. They have a wide selection of bbq'd meats (and some not-so-meaty). You'll also find a huge selection of sides to go with your order. I went around 1 pm and the lunch crowd had quelled quite a bit. We were able to order almost immediately. I tried the BBQ platter with chicken and portabella mushrooms; my sides were sweet potatoes, collard greens, and cowboy beans. 5 STARS FOR the bbq'd meats and the sweet potatoes. My collards and cowboy beans were 3 stars. My friend got the pork and brisket with mac 'n cheese, corn bread, and collards. 5 STARS FOR: mac 'n cheese, pork, and brisket! Corn bread was really bad. One star- maybe. Overall, loved all the bbq'd meats (and fungi), sweet potatoes, and mac 'n cheese. The rest was so-so. read more

So glad I waited a few days before submitting a review, otherwise I may have rated it 3 stars. Not because the food is bad, more because I am guilty as charged as an Eastern North Carolinian BBQ snob. Although I grew up with a very different idea of what BBQ is, I like to think I can still appreciate other kinds. Here goes... I ordered the pulled pork and brisket dinner. The smokiness of the meat was evident from the time it hit my lips, plus points in my book! Both meats were super tender but not mushy. I've read reviews about the brisket being dry, but mine definitely was not! My only semi-grip was that I thought the sauce was a little too sweet. But again, I'm from Eastern NC, home of the no-such-thing-as-too-much-vinegar sauce. For sides (you get 3!!), I ordered the collards (with pork, do it!!!), mac and cheese, and corn bread. Holy hominy that corn bread was amazing! The honey butter topped it like heart attack frosting and was the perfect compliment. The corn bread was SUPER tender and moist. And a huge portion! The collards were delicious! Although they did still have the big stems attached, which I don't normally like, the seasoning made me forget. Taste them first, I didn't need to add any salt, pepper, or (shocker!) vinegar. I think I'll get a double order next time. Best collards in RVA (that I didn't make) so far! Oh, the mac and cheese. I had such high hopes for this based on previous reviews. Let me start by saying that I thought the flavor was awesome. But the texture? Meh. It was gritty, which is a hard thing to avoid when making mac and cheese from scratch. Either there was too much flour in the roux or the cheese was beginning to separate; I think it was the former. If you can ignore the texture, it;s still a solid option! And my favorite thing of all? They use RVA Quickness for delivery! These guys are bad ass, so any restaurant that is committed to friendly service, fast delivery, AND being environmentally responsible gets points in my book! read more

Let me tell you a little story. I've lived in Church Hill for 2 years now. Prior to my move, I had only heard about Alamo - all great things. The week I first went to Alamo, I went there four times. That should say something about their food. I'm a pretty picky person when it comes to BBQ, and quite frankly, most of the barbecue I've had in Richmond hasn't been much better than something I can easily make myself. Alamo? Man. Words cannot describe how hungry I'm getting just talking about their delicious fare. I get the same thing every time: Pork Burrito w/ guac, jalapeño mac and cheese, and some cornbread. "Dat Cornbread" (hashtag datcornbread hashtag WOAHDELICIOUS hashtag givemeyourcornbread hashtag LOLBBQLYLAS). Eat Pray Love yall. read more

Holy hell is Alamo bomb. It may be sacrilegious of me to say this but I've only had their pork burrito and blackened tilapia burrito. Both of which were incredibly flavorful. I've been lucky enough to never have to wait longer than 5 minutes to order. I have seen the line run 15-20 people deep after I've ordered so stay away from the average lunch and dinner times if you hate waiting. Seating is limited as there is no inside seating. Definitely try the jalapeño mac and cheese as well as the crucial Alamo sauce. You won't even remember who Buz and Ned's are after eating here. read more

If you don't like Alamo then you are probably dead inside. There are not a lot of things I miss about RVA. A handful of friends, Texas Beach, creeping around Hollywood Cemetery, and of course Alamo BBQ. I dream of their fish tacos and pulled pork, only to wake up in my cold Brooklyn apartment with the distant memory of their boom sauce teasing my taste buds. I want to live inside their jalapeno mac and cheese. There is nothing helpful I have to offer about going to this place. If you can't handle sitting outside, ordering from a window, and casual atmospheres, then you don't even deserve this holy grail of a BBQ experience. read more

What do you do when your girlfriend pushes and nudges you for weeks until you finally agree to host a family get-together? Well if you're me, you sure as hell don't cook for 15+ people. I had already had the traditional Christmas ham dinner three times in a matter of a week. Now I love ham, but at some point you've got to say enough is enough I want some damn BBQ. And there is no better place in RVA for BBQ than Alamo. $80 got us 3 lbs of pulled pork, 2 lbs of brisket, and 5 pint sized sides. It was all amazing and just spicy enough not to scare away the children. I felt a bit ridiculous for going catered for the first family event I've ever hosted, but it was so much better than anything I could have cooked. I got home and realized that they had forgotten to give us the cole slaw I ordered. I called them and they had no problem delivering a pint of cole slaw to the Fan. In fact, they were at my door within 15 minutes and even had a sampling of all of their incredible pies for the mistake. I went to bed eating Pecan and Peanut Butter Pie and woke up eating Key Lime. Everything in moderation including moderation people! Great service, great food, and a great way to please a large group of people. read more

I honestly can't understand all these rave reviews. I have driven by Alamo a dozen or so times and thought... that looks pretty cool so was happy to go when a friend suggested it. It was crowded with a long slow moving line. While waiting in line I kept searching for their health grade sign but never found it. After finally getting our food and finding a seat, my first bite of my Texas something or other was a big bite of fat. Ok. so I opened up the sandwich, looked for fat and pulled out any other large pieces. Enough was enough when I found a fly embedded in my coleslaw. EWWWW. To make matters worse, I spent most of the next day with Montezuma's revenge. I have traveled all over the world eating strange foods and never had the revenge. So ya'll enjoy, I won't be back. read more