Went to support a musician friend who was playing there. The food was very good. It's always a pleasure to find good BBQ in unexpected places. The waitress was very helpful and made some recommendations. It was a little quiet, but not for a weeknight. read more

The bottom line ... Positives: The atmosphere here is great-ish ... It feels like a roadhouse where you can get some relief from a hot day while coming in and having a few beers with friends. Good music on the playlist. Negatives: The food is, at best, average ... despite shockingly high prices, even in the hyper inflationary 2020's. You'll notice in the parking lot ... Lots of jacked up pick-up trucks, classic muscle cars, etc. The crowd here is as you'd expect for the border of NH and blue collar MA. The best way to describe the average clientele would be hard drinking, loud laughing 'Live Free or Die Massholes'. Upon entering, this place felt like a classic roadhouse ... dark and cave-like in places but with a large row of windows letting the sun flood into that particular area. It felt a little like a Texas desert Roadhouse in a shabby chic kind of way. The bar area is where I sat and right away, I was hot with the foul and pungent odor of years worth of spilled beer. You know that sour 'vinegar' smell that one would expect from a fraternity house carpet? It's here ... and it's bad. As John Taffer or Gordon Ramsay would scream ... This place needs a good cleaning! The beers here are $7 - $12 each, depending on what you get. They have some Michelob Light-esque draft specials. You are given the choice of 16 or 22 oz. beers and the glasses are chilled. Props for that. The bartender was a little frosty. He seemed more cordial to regulars ... but he was kind of short and matter of fact with me, at one point losing patience as I debated the menu and walked away mid-order without saying anything, only to return a few minutes later. The television situation was odd. The World Cup was on ... Every bar in the US was showing the games. Every television above the bar was broadcasting Keno numbers. Only one television, which was mounted on a side wall broadcasted the soccer game and to see it, everyone had to turn their head and look at a spot 6 inches above the bar top, so you were essentially staring right into the eyes of the people sitting next to you. Creepy. The food here was unfortunate. I think of places like Franklin BBQ in Texas and using 'Texas BBQ' to describe this place, after trying the food, is akin to the most egregious online dating exaggeration ever made. Imagine seeing a photo of a modelesque, jacked person with a full head of hair online ... and the person who showed up was a paunchy, middle-aged balding dude using pictures from 20 years ago. That's how expecting Texas BBQ ends up vs. what you actually get. There's nothing wrong with the food. It's edible ... which is more than some BBQ places can claim. However* it's all dry AF, probably smoked overnight ... taken out in the early morning ... and your brisket or pulled pork has been sitting for 6 - 8 hours under a heat lamp. The sides are made quickly ... the $7 Mac and cheese was basically spiral pasta with a white cheese sauce poured over it. Edible but I'd rather get freshly made Kraft Mac and Cheese. The $7 loaded tots ... a small cup of tater tots with a similar white cheese sauce drizzled over them and a couple of bacon bits on top. The $20 pulled pork was dry ... some big pieces, some chopped pieces. Based on other reviews I decided to avoid the more expensive brisket, which was probably a good move, given the dry pulled pork. I tasted (or smelled in the parking lot) no smokiness. As someone who lived in the South and often ate real BBQ ... You know it when you get the authentic stuff because you burp up smokey taste for the better part of the night after eating true roadside BBQ. This was more like Trader Joe's reheated BBQ. Food and restaurant costs are rising so fast these days, I have absolutely no idea what is normal and what is high. Based on other interactions with menus ... I believe these to be on the high side. $20 for a burger ... $20 - $30 for a single BBQ meat ... $15 - $25 for a BBQ sandwich ... $6 - $7 for a side. I had the pulled pork single meat, which came with two sides and a beer. My total, before tip, was $35. The bartender got a 20% tip, because that's my minimum. But he deserved maybe 10%. Beyond the somewhat dickish attitude ....he didn't ask or bring me any BBQ sauce (a necessity for the dry, bland meat) or Ketchup.. I had to walk over to a table and get some. He never checked in to see how my food was. No small talk ... no 'Can I get you anything else?'. Tipping culture in the US sucks because if you leave any less than 20% for bad service, you get chased into the parking lot. So that's my review in a nutshell. Would I return? Probably not ... unless I was meeting friends for beers. The food value just wasn't there for me. There seemed to be a lot of regulars, so it can't be all bad (although majority of other 3-star reviews seem accurate) The bottom line is that this is a better bar than a restaurant. It's cool and feels like a good recreation of a fun roadhouse. read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - $20 pulled pork single meat plate. Dry and bland. - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

The baked beans with brisket are excellent and have a smoky flavor. The half chicken was the best I've had in this country in a while, highly recommended. We played trivia while we ate. read more

Great place for Texas BBQ Food was excellent On the NewHampshire line a great place to stop for Texas bbq read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - 1/2 rack ribs Collard Greens Cole Slaw Cornbread & Margarita Flight - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

A hidden gem . Briskets sandwich was delicious but not very large, nice brioche bun . but there was a $2 upcharge for a side .... other than chips or cole slaw it came with. Most bbq joints give you a decent side without extra charge. read more

Been going here for a few years now and my and wife love it. We ve had some meh experiences here but so does everyone at every restaurant, and here they are few and far between. Our latest visit was while we were camping nearby and went for a few drinks and apps. It ended up being happy hour and the drink specials were great and $1 wings were a lovely addition. They also have in my opinion the greatest nachos around. Friendly service and awesome vibe all around read more

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Let's talk about parking first, because it's the real MVP of this review. If you're planning to drive there on a busy night, be prepared to channel your inner Tetris master. Spaces are limited and patient is very much needed but, hey, it's all part of the adventure, right? Entering, you're greeted by the very casual atmosphere. Don't expect any fine dining or soft jazz playing in the background. This is a BBQ joint, not a spa. The vibe is loud--the kind of place where you're not sure if you're hearing someone's order or just the universe shouting at you to eat more brisket. Service is friendly and quick, though, so at least your food comes to you fast. It's solid, but let's be honest--it's what you'd expect from any BBQ joint in the Northeast: hearty, smoky, and a little more "meh" than "wow." Don't get me wrong, it's good. It's just not mind-blowing. I'd definitely go back to try more things--there are plenty of options on the menu--but it wouldn't be my first choice when I'm craving barbecue. So, if you're in the mood for a casual, loud meal with friendly service and a parking spot you'll spend 10 minutes waiting for, Alamo is a solid choice. But if you're looking for a BBQ revelation? Maybe keep on driving. read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

Burnt ends were fabulous. Brisket not bad. Cornbread was good, coleslaw so-so. Service was friendly. I would stop again. It has a nice balance between locals and visitors. read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Burnt ends and brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

The ambiance was good, A lot of people stopped in for the music and camaraderie as a snowmobiling stop. As for the food and drinks we were not impressed.. All people that got Waffle fries said they were dried out and only warm, seemed to have been sitting out too long before served, I got the pulled chicken and it was very dry. Another got brisket and also dry. Ribs done perfect and tasty. The Corn bread was very good but a minuscule portion 1-1/2 square, (order as a side if u really want more than a tease). Four people got Margarita drinks and all said they were exceptionally weak, Barely taste the tequila .As a group we have been there before and no complaints. We traveled 45 min to meet friends there. We definitely would not go out of our way to go there for the drinks or the food. It will not be a return for our group. read more

The first time me and my friend went here we got takeout and it was great! Then we decided to go back and sit down in the restaurant. The waitress took a bit to get our drinks. When we got our food the Mac and cheese was grainy tasting and slightly undercooked, compared to the first time we got it. My friend's fries were so overcooked they were like a chip. My friend asked for pickles as a side and there were no more whole slices (odd?) so instead of getting sliced dill pickles which were available she got nothing. We were given a tablet to tip instead of having privacy. Ambience was cool though, slightly cold. read more

Camp Crew having a great time at the Alamo Laconia.... amazing food, drinks and service read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Alamo - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

Holy cow... What an amazing culinary treat! I admit I'm not a huge BBQ fan - we came in with a group of friends who have been to The Alamo before. I got the Mac and Cheese with Pulled Chicken and it blew me away. Sweet sauce, so tasty. Took home half my meal and had it tonight, four days after our gathering. Just as delicious tonight. I can't wait to come back! Others in our group had brisket, chili, and other great meals. Sorry, no photos... read more

As others have written in their reviews, the food started to go downhill prior to about 1-year ago. They have hired a new head chef who has turned the food quality around 100%. Innovative specials are now offered and at least one of them needs to go on the permanent menu - The Smashburger Tacos are fantastic! Plus I hear they have a pretty awesome trivia show every Wednesday.... Just sayin. read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Trivia Night Prizes! - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

Stopped in here for a late lunch with some friends. I have been to both Bailey's and Mariano's before and enjoyed my meals, so I figured I would like it here too. I don't know if they were just having an off day, but I thought the food was bad. We ordered the BBQ chicken nachos and Caesar salad which came out pretty quickly. The nachos would have been solid if we ordered them without the chicken. While the amount of chicken they gave us was generous, it was very dry and just not appetizing. The salad was at least fresh but they use large pieces of chopped cornbread as their croutons. I have never heard of that before, but I still tried it and did not care for it. It was a very strange combination that just didn't work. For my entrée I ordered the pulled pork mac & cheese. I have gotten the pulled pork mac & cheese from Bailey's and it was excellent, so I figured it would be the same or similar here. I literally never send food back; I am the type that will power through anything as long as its safe. but the mac & cheese that I got had clearly been sitting out for a while and was lukewarm throughout. The cheese sauce looked like it absorbed into the pasta, and the pork was piled on top in a dry/cold lump. I have worked in food service and understand the importance of holding food at the correct temp, and I didn't get the impression that the Alamo consistently does that. Our waitress was good about taking it off the bill and was apologetic. I might give them another chance someday because the service, atmosphere, and drinks were all great. read more

Meh at best, you're better off driving an extra 15 minutes to smokehaus bbq if you want good bbq.

This place was great 3-4 years ago. Always packed, great food, good service, decent prices. Fast forward a couple years and add to this the mask/contactless BS and everything went downhill. Used to order takeout often, but the last go around the food was overpriced, portions were smaller and everything tasted OK at best while basking in soggy sauce... Doesn't take more than one bad experience like this to non longer want to make the drive... read more

Great atmosphere! We enjoyed sitting outside and listening to the live music. Loved the burnt ends and cornbread and the fries were perfection. Crispy, perfectly seasoned. read more

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This place is so fun! Everything we got was delicious - perfectly cooked meats and surprisingly well seasoned beans and fries - and the vibe is very casual and welcoming. The brisket was a real stand out as well as the sauces. There's four sauces on the table to use as you'd like and they're all great! I would highly recommend the Cajun sweet potato fries read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Burnt ends, dry ribs, brisket, cornbread, beans, Cajun sweet potatoes fries - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

we waited over 2 hours, we ate outside, was told she just had to clean the table and would be right back, when our table was ready the hostess took another couple instead of us, so we had to wait even longer, then another group went in front of us, finally the manager asked us if we left a name, finally got seated. we got drinks in about 15 min, wife was given her icetea in a kids cup, then we waited forever to be served, we were not the only people who were not happy, never got anything while we waited for our food, the waitress was great but very tired, they had her running around like crazy in and out! other groups refused to pay for having to wait so long, Really ruined the night, should have taken some money off the bills or gave us coupons for next time, very Sad, poorly ran management!!! read more

Family suggested this place (Disclaimer: I'm from Florida), raving about the chicken and waffles. I have to agree, the chicken and waffles were very good. In my case, my spice tolerance didn't allow me to enjoy the spice of the Sriracha maple syrup so it ended up tasting too sweet for my tastes. The loaded tots were my favorite, everything about them worked and was just a joy to eat. Unfortunately the baby back ribs have a poorly flavored rub and just tasted of smoke. They're also very tough making them a chore to eat. I also had shoestring fries and their BBQ chips for sides. The fries were good but the BBQ chips had no BBQ flavor oddly enough. If I get a chance to come back in the future, I'll definitely stick to the pulled pork and chicken and waffles. read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - BBQ chips and ribs, not too impressed - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

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Delicious BBQ! I stop in every time I'm in the area. The bartenders are great and always make a perfect margarita. Their Sunday brunch is also good read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

My wife and I stopped by Alamo BBQ on cinco de mayo and were blown away by the quality of the food and service! We each had brisket and I had the burnt ends and house made BBQ chips as well. The meat was melt in your mouth delicious and the chips had sweet/salty bite with a little spice at the end. We sat at the bar and we were serenaded with live music from our era, and the tequila was half off. The bartender suggested we go top shelf so we picked the casa azul tequila. It was smooth and sweet with a "good burn". We will definitely drive out of our way to return because the food was simply THAT GOOD! Keep it up Alamo. Your food makes me happy. read more

Have to be honest. This was a let down. We ordered quite a bit of food and drinks and wasn't that great. Appetizers were the best part - tots were fantastic! Rest was just okay. The 2 issues we had were of the 4 alcoholic beverages ordered on the first round - one tasted like the fruit juices had gone bad. We took one sip and told the waitress and she just responded that they already made it so we were out of luck but we could order an additional drink but they would have to charge us. Great solution. The worst part though was they closed at 8 which is fine but they don't serve ANYTHING past this point. After consuming a few alcoholic beverages we asked for a single cup of coffee. The waitress responded that they closed 15 minutes ago and can't sell another thing. A cup of coffee? No one came by and asked if we would like anything else before they closed out. We spent almost 250 bucks at the end of this meal - and were made to feel like a nuisance to staff. Not impressed. read more

We have never been disappointed, be it regular menu items or a special offered that day. Atmosphere is friendly, happy, everything is clean and we have never had a wait person who has not gone out of her way to help with questions or recommendations. The barbeque has been outstanding, and the tacos and beans . . just get there and enjoy! read more

Meh, cool customer service, frigid air conditioning and overpriced food will have me going down the road to Smokehaus.

Okay now, my first time here was this past Sunday. I sat at the bar and ordered the brisket, collard greens, and loaded tater tots. All very good! As far as sides go, I look forward to trying the rest of them, as I continue to go back again. One thing I must add, the collard greens were the BEST I EVER HAD..... crazy good!! I've been to lots of BBQ places and this place to me was thumbs up. The waitress/bartender Kristen was very nice, and all the other people that worked there were all excellent as well...... I'm looking forward to this being a regular place to go now! read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

Stopped in after a hike right across the street. Wife had a delicious blood orange margarita and I had a shiner bock which was refreshing. For dinner we split a yummy chicken and waffles appetizer (big enough for meal and perfect if splitting between two) and a pulled chicken sandwich. Everything was just delicious. Tried the different sauces on the table and enjoyed the ghost pepper sauce which had a nice taste and just a bit of heat, not overbearing. The other sauces were good also, and mixing them was perfect. Our server Rebekah was awesome. And we sat outside under the tent on a wonderful fall day with our dog. read more

Loved it. Closest in area to Tx style bbq and great atmosphere Hope to be back again when they have music read more

Excellent service. Very good BBQ. I would have gone with 4 as my rating but they get a 5 for the chili. 50+ years old and hands down, the best chili I have EVER gotten at a restaurant. read more

My wife is a Texan and I've lived in San Antonio twice and Abilene while in the AF so I have a pretty good experience with authentic Texas barbecue. And to be fair, they do a good job. The menu is legit. I ordered the 2-meat combo with brisket and ribs - both were good with fair-sized servings. For sides I ordered fries and baked beans. A small square of jalapeño cornbread came on the side also. They were all decent. The wife ordered a sandwich... mixed pork and hamburger sort of thing. A Davy Crockett I think it was called. It was excellent but served on Texas toast which is not a traditional Texan way of serving a sandwich or burger. No big deal, it was pretty damn good, just had to eat it with a single slice of bread. For sides she ordered the cole slaw and it was just okay. The service brings down the overall score. I've had worse but the waitress and the gal working the bar made it pretty obvious my service and money were unimportant to them. I've never been to this restaurant - there are two entrances; one to the dining room and one to the saloon. I'm a saloon sort of guy so we took that door not knowing what to expect. That door enters directly into the saloon where a half-dozen or so regulars were there having a beer and relaxing. Another small group of guys who looked local were seated at a 4-top waiting for their food. There was nobody at the saloon door and I would also point out nobody at the dining room door had we opted for that entrance. So the wife and I walked around until we found a table we liked and sat there. the gal at the bar saw us come in. Would have been VERY appropriate for her so say something like, "sit anywhere you'd like, a server will be right out." It's not a large place at all. We were never acknowledged by the bartender. A waitress came out after a few minutes and asked if anyone had seated us. I joked that we 'snuck in,' and hoped we weren't in trouble. She then made a comment to the effect, "it's not a seat yourself restaurant." At that point I should have responded "MAYBE GREET YOUR CUSTOMERS AT THE DOOR THEN," or put up a sign that says, "Please wait to be seated." Bottom line, decent food. Cool decor. And rude, unprofessional service. Won't be back. P.S. The gender-neutral restrooms and world peace message in the restrooms isn't bringing customers in the door that are seeking authentic southern barbecue. read more

Love the bar here and was really "bummed" when it was closed due to COVID. Recently they've added adjustable plexiglass dividers to allow for distancing while still filling the seats. Prior to the addition of the dividers they could only sit roughly 20% of the bar seats and as you can imagine it wouldn't take long to fill 20% which left other bar patrons waiting for a vacancy. Great food, great drinks and great staff! read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Bar area - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

Judging their BBQ compared to other BBQ joints around New England. It's OK. Place is cozy and clean and the rest of he menu is acceptable. I would have leaned more on the 3.5 stars. But again, this is my opinion mainly on their BBQ compared to other BBQ places. Grabbed a 3 meat combo. Comes with choice of 2 sides and a corn bread. Pretty good portions. Brisket, burnt ends, and baby backs. Mac and cheese, baked beans, and some coke slaw just to get some vegetables at least. Brisket was OK. A little dry and a boring flavor. But it was good enough. A bit rough, but nothing terrible. Burns ends were weird. I honestly haven't ventured into burnt ends that much but I know these were not good ones. A few of the cuts were nothing but fat. They come already slathered in BBQ sauce. Ribs were decent. Good flavor to them. Just missing that juicy texture on all the meat. I'm glad that they asked if I wanted them with sauce already on them or dry rub and I could put their sauce on later if I wanted. Rub wasn't crazy good but still a little of a surprise. Mac and cheese was terrible. It's like what a stoner or a drunk guy can make at 3am. Boiled pasta, Kraft cheese slices melted over it, and some bread crumbs on top to make it look like it's baked. Beans were your average everyday beans, nothing to complain about. Cole slaw was regular. Corn bread is pretty much vanilla cake, it's just missing the frosting and a candle. Sauces were OK. They don't have them named correctly though. Their St. Louis molasses is a bourbon sauce that's on the sweet side. Their Alamo sauce is kinda tangy for my taste but really thick. Their Carolina sauce is really a South Carolina gold, not a North Carolina vinegar. And their Alabama white is the white soup surrounding the cabbage in cole slaw. Place is cozy enough though. Except the booths, those are the worst seats ever. But I'd go back for food, probably not traditional BBQ but something else. read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

We had a great time. It was casual, affordable, and incredibly tasteful. We tried the wings, the beef, the pork, and most of the sauces. We plan on coming back for sure. On a sidenote I found it unfortunate that some of the T-shirts the waitresses wore used a tongue in cheek. Humor that suggested They might enjoy having their butt rubbed. In speaking with several of them they said it's not unusual for crude remarks and physical touches to be made on their butts . I have no doubt that humorous slogans could still be used without putting young women in line for physical and verbal assaults. I would encourage the management to look for these alternative phrases. If you need suggestions please feel free to call me. read more

This is a solid restaurant. The drinks are delicious, food is good- I know that is subjective- but my fam enjoys it. We did take out during covid and that was awesome too. I enjoy the outdoor seating much more than indoor because it is very cold inside and the seating (both booth & chairs) aren't particularly comfy. Service has been hit or miss but never awful, just some more attentive than others. Overall this is a gem in an otherwise restaurant- devoid area so we are happy to have it close by! read more

The Alamo bbq never fails to impress! Great Smokey flavor, outstanding service, couldn't be happier!

Got takeout. So cannot comment on in restaurant dining. Take-out order was missing macaroni and cheese dinner. It happens. My wife and I were most excited about the loaded nachos with brisket. They arrived deconstructed with a tin of chips and melted cheese, a container of brisket, a container of a vegetable mix, and containers of salsa. I don't know here, I suppose it was all there and the brisket was good. But definitely lost something in the take-out version. Plus a lot of waste with a bunch of plastic containers. Ribs with sauce were good. read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Loaded nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

Highly recommend very fast service food was amazing staff was nice get the chorizo dice

Delicious and very pretty waitress) So cozy place. I'm recommending this place. ...... read more

Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar - Pulled Pork with sides - Barbeque Near Me - Brookline, New Hampshire

Brand new after several years of work on this location, which has had many faces in the past.... Nice looking, and for brand new completely full for lunch on friday after opening on wednesday....lot of tequilas and a tex mex barbque flavor...brand new so working out some things like the unexpected run on the brisket which they were out of but promised more would be done in an hour, dominick was great as our bartender, drinks local were different and very good, the davey crocket sandwich was excellent and the pulled pork sandwich also very good, home made chips were excellent....a new addition to downtown brooklines dining scene!!! read more

I was craving pulled pork last night so I ordered online and made the 15 minute drive to Alamo. The pork was good. The house sauce was not great so I used what I had in the fridge. (Note: A BBQ restaurant's sauce should be better than anything you can buy in the store.) But the kicker, and here I am the next morning and still miffed about it, was the portion of cole slaw for the price. One must have enough cole slaw to go with pulled pork, but somehow, $12 worth, twelve!!, was not enough for a pound of pork. That was two 6 dollar orders of slaw, each a small container and not even filled all the way!! THEY. DIDNT. CARE. When I ordered online, I expected twice that amount of slaw and still thought it was over priced. And excuse me, but cole slaw should come with the $18 pulled pork dinner. Duh. It turns out, by volume, the cole slaw was twice as expensive as the pork! Someone is asleep at the wheel at that place. Pissed off. Find another way to steal people's money. Not returning. read more