First off the smell in here was amazing. Seriously, if they bottled the smell I'd buy some. The family plates were great as the 5 of us got a ton of food for under $100 (with leftovers). We had ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and added a sausage. We then got basically all the sides and added a baked potato. Everything was very good. My son destroyed the rib and some sausage, the adults enjoyed the pork and brisket and a few ribs. Everything was great (the meat can be very peppery but that was a good thing for me). I want to highlight their French fried which are top notch! Seriously, some of the best fries I've had (super fresh and hot and salty and crispy). I still think Pinkerton's is the best in town, bbq station is close. Pinkerton's has much better sauce, this places sauce was good, not great. But then again, this place was probably half the price and again, it was delicious. read more

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This restaurant is a Texas legend with a Michelin recommendation for their barbecue. Founded in 1992 and located inside a converted old wooden Exxon station filled with memorabilia, some people say it's the best barbecue in all of South Texas. So I had to give it a try and made the drive out here. They have all the classic meats and side dishes, and none of the newer fancy items that many trendy new barbecue places have. Wood smoked barbecue is made on site and sides are freshly made. I had a really friendly welcome from the team that works there when I came in. Was by myself and arrived right when they opened for lunch. I didn't want to miss anything like I had at some other popular barbecues that sell out later in the day. The team was all there: Zac, Mark, and Jay. I was asked how I wanted my brisket and it was taken right off the pit and sliced in front of me. It wasn't crowded as I was there early and I took a nice booth to enjoy my meal. If you get a sweet tea, you can fill it up as many times as you want. I really loved the juicy brisket, but have to admit that the ribs were a little too peppery for my taste. The potato salad was really mild but very good. It's a popular spot for local San Antonians. read more

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Stop by because it's right around the corner and this place is sooo good and the price is right! I had the chop beef sandwich and it was amazing. I also like their spicey bbq sauce. The customer service is also good. The staff is friendly and helpful. I also ordered sliced brisket and sausage. I have went back several times now. I would definitely recommend it! read more

This place was listed on BBQ finder so my wife and I thought we'd check it out. We got two "plates" ( our stuff was just put separately in a paper bag) I got ribs with creamed corn and Cole slaw, my wife got chopped beef with potato salad and jalapeño Mac and cheese. The food was good, it was nothing spectacular but not bad. The barbecue sauce was very vinegary in my humble opinion. I like that I tried but probably wouldn't seek this place out. The staff were very friendly! read more

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After a visit to the Fort Sam Houston cemetery, we stopped into this barbecue restaurant that we have not been to in a really long time. Excellent! Had brisket, pork, ribs, turkey, sausage, beans, and cream corn among all of us. Very good. Just the right amount of smoke and everything was delicious. Give this place to try. They are Michelin recommended and have been in business for 33 years! read more

Barbecue Station - Brisket, turkey, pork ribs and sausage! - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Hmmm the cashier wasn't pleasant when we came in, extremely rude. The food was mid, best thing was the chopped beef. Brisket was awful, fatty and dry. Mac N Cheese was terrible. Also dry. I would never return. Where is good TX bbq? This place looked like a health hazard too. Definitely need to paint and update the place. This was no bueno. read more

Loved the jalapeño Mac and cheese. Brisket and turkey were tasty. Reasonably priced. I'll go back!

Delicious food, absolutely friendly service-first time here and was lead in the right direction (just ask)! Super cute and comfy ambiance with some attention to pulling in all of what this area of TX is known for, preserving history and its festivities read more

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Well damn where have I been !! Got the brisket bbq baked potato and WOW ! Great taste Great polite service Cool rustic feel to the place Come and get it !! read more

Barbecue Station - So good - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I loved that the BBQ sauce was smoky and spicy rather than too sweet. The turkey and sausage were delicious. I just wish there were a little more bigger portions. The potato salad was good; the green beans were just okay. You order at the counter and the food comes out fast. Service is good. The ambiance is clean and has an open Texas warehouse type of vibe. It was a great lunch spot before headed to the airport nearby. read more

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Looked to bbq in the road with a friend and this place popped up back in September. They was a little line but moved fast. We picked meat and sides. Thought I would get more meat... anyway the food was tasty. The brisket was great! The peach cobbler was on point! read more

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Our high school group chat finally made it out of iMessage to visit one of the members in the great city of San Antonio. We were initially all getting together for the McGregor fight, but he pulled out with a broken toe which stung pretty bad. Quality time with the homies was the real purpose of the trip tho... All this to say, after a quick google search fresh off the plane, our first meal in SA was here at BBQ Station. We arrived in Big Bros Honda Element into the most Texas restaurant I could ever imagine: Worn out red metal panel walls that had the text "B-B-Q" painted in white, a huge banner that said "31 yrs and still SMOKIN!", and the unmistakable smell of smoked meats BLASTING your nostrils when you get within 20 yards of the door. One of the few smells that wakes your stomach up right when you inhale it. The interior matched the exterior, as the walls are littered with old signs from Texas Oil & Gas companies, highway signage, a worn in brick smoker, and the most charming little seating area you've ever seen. It felt like a little Movie/TV set to me... I watched A LOT of Friday Night Lights back in the day. I ordered the two meat plate with Brisket and pulled pork, and asked the sweet older dude taking my order what his favorite was. Without any hesitation he responded "The Jalapeno Mac and Cheese" in the most confident tone you've ever heard. I don't even like mac and cheese like that, but when someone is that confident you gotta buy in. Sometimes, I just want to be led. He wasn't lying either, that mac went CRAZY! It wasn't DOUSED in cheese either. I get annoyed when the mac is just drowning in the cheese smh. I got my tray of freshly cut brisket, pulled pork, refillable beans, god tier jalapeno mac and cheese, and a couple slices of white bread and met the homies in the no frills dining area that is flooded with natural light. I loved brisket growing up, but when I went to Texas for the first time a few years ago I realized I had never had REAL brisket. That melt in your mouth, orgasmic brisket. BBQ Station continued with that theme, as the brisket here was just otherworldly. We schemed for about 5 minutes about how we need to open an authentic BBQ shop like this in the Northeast, "it would crush..." "there is nothing like it up there..." but then remembered we don't know the first thing about making good BBQ or running a restaurant lol. Also this plate that cost us $18 would cost probably $60 there. We went to 2M later in our trip, which seems to be the general consensus for best BBQ in San Antonio. I'd have to say it's 1a and 1b with 2M getting a slight nod, but it's closer than they want to talk about... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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Went to the BAR-B-Q Station Monday, December 2 about 1:00. Plenty of cars in the parking lot. We ordered right away. Staff was friendly. I got a brisket plate with fries and coleslaw. My meat was a little fatty, but I didn't mind. My friend had the brisket and sausage plate with green beans and mac & cheese. Atmospheres was rustic. Would definitely go again. read more

Barbecue Station - Soooo, I forgot to take a picture before I ate, but as you can see there is NO food left. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was decent. Wishing hours were later Main reason we don't go often. Enjoy the beef ribs just wanted bigger ribs. Very casual place.

Sampled the sliced brisket, smoked sausage, and pork ribs. All done quite well. The bark on the ribs were good. Rib meat was just a bit too much fall off the bone, but that can vary from batch to batch. The owner was there and quite welcoming. Will come back on next visit. Give this place a try. read more

1st and last time trying this barbecue place. I got the2 meat plate and 2 sides. I got pork ribs and briaket with creamed corn. The seasoning was nice and flavorful but ribs were dried out. 4 was tough and not juicy at all. I got creamed corn and waaaaaaay to much pepper in the creamed corn. I got the green beans and very bland. Maybe the should put the pepper from the creamed corn in the green beans. My complaint to r or cook is to ease up on the pepper in the creamed corn. I mean god damn, not everybody likes pepper or alot of pepper. It was a complete turn off and ruin my appetite. read more

I would put a picture but it's all gone. Brisket was amazing. Put the pulled pork in the Mac n Cheese. Enjoyed chatting with the guys at the counter. Chicken leg - A+ read more

Juicy brisket and the bark is dynamite! However, recently they committed the double whammy of the food service business; they raised the prices and decreased the portions. You can raise your prices but once you're established, you can't decrease your portions without some kickback. I'll keep coming in but I'm not coming as often as I used to because the portions are so small. read more

16 May 2023 We went to Barbecue Station on National BBQ Day. How cliche. Ha, ha. Our first time here. My sister has been recommending this place for years and we finally went. I mentioned this to the counterman and he said to thank her. We both had the two meat plate ($12.99). Brisket and sausage with sides of Cole slaw, Mac and cheese. Two sides are included. Also sliced bread. If you pick beans as a side, refills are free. There is a hot pot on the counter next to the soda fountain. Onions and pickles are also included and you can get as much as you want. The meats are placed on butcher paper which is on top of a tray. The sides are in small styrofoam containers. The brisket is pretty lean and the sausage is quite good, not overly fatty as some are. We also did dessert. Here's where I was a little disappointed. The peach cobbler is $2.75 and is served in the small side container. The pecan pie is $3 and is an approximate 2-inch round little thing. Not what I was expecting. Oh well. They weren't bad, just small. Counter service was fast and efficient. The tables are bussed quickly. The busser comes around a few times to ask if we need anything. Pretty good place. Go there. read more

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Good food. Uncle on the grill was very helpful since it was our first time there and out of town. Bbq pork and beef ribs were really good and fell off the bones. 5/5 recommend read more

I was done with an appointment in the area right before 11 AM so I decided to pick up food at The Barbeque Station, located at 410 and Harry Wurzbach. It has been there forever and the character of the building shows it. You can smell the smoke of all these years permeate the walls. Not a fancy glass and stainless-steel kind of place. There was already a line at 11 AM and by the time I placed my order there were nearly 20 people queued up. I ordered a two-meat plate with lean brisket and turkey. I should add that the menu has different prices for the combo plate, depending on the two meats you choose. I like that. My combo plate came with two sides for $12.99 plus tax and tip. One of the more affordable places in the city. My two sides were potato salad and jalapeño Mac and Cheese. Portion sizes rival other places charging nearly $20 for a plate. You can see in the photo that both the brisket and turkey were moist and not dried out. Both had a nicely seasoned bark. One of the few places where I could honestly skip the sauce because the meat is so flavorful. But the sauce is so good. Runnier than most, served warm, with a nice balance of acidity from the vinegar and sweetness from brown sugar probably. The potato salad had good flavor, but was too much like mashed potatoes to be my favorite. The jalapeño mac and cheese was the star. The macaroni was perfectly cooked and not much like other places. The cheese sauce was creamy and had a little kick from the jalapeños. read more

Barbecue Station - brisket and turkey. Juicy and delicious. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Picked up dinner from here and these guys are amazing!! Definitely recommend!! Got to go so can't say about ambience except the signs are awesome!! read more

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The older ice was very quick and there was no wait to get our food. The brisket and chicken were amazing but the pork ribs were dry in my opinion. The portions are also a little smaller than most other bbq spots. The sides were great, thought. There was plenty of seating mid-day Thursday. I would recommend if you're on the go and next to the airport, but I've had better bbq in Texas before read more

Barbecue Station - Pork Ribs Brisket Creamed Corn Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Excellent!! Just delicious. Wonderful, personable service. Looks just as a BBQ place should be. The meat was so tender and tasty. The sides were excellent. It's an old building but there's nothing better than that when it comes to great Texas BBQ!!! Just loved it and will be back when I head over to Ft. Sam again! read more

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It's been some time since I ate there, and I'm just now getting around to writing a review. Maybe it was just a good day for them, but I got the sliced brisket, and asked for marbled. I watched as the man sliced it and he didn't worry about slicing against the grain, so I was worried. Well, as it turns out, the point was so tender, you could of cut it with a plastic spoon. Yes, I had to trim a lot of fat, but it was sooo worth it. I've eaten at a lot of BBQ places, and it's like I can never go on a day when they have good brisket. The beans were really good too and they were all you could eat. It's a no frills place, with super reasonable prices compared to most BBQ joints. I would definitely go back. read more

I'll keep it short and sweet, rids falling off the bone, brisket tender as heck! Mac n cheese and the cream corn is delicious! It was our first time, me and my bestie are south Texas natives, we love our damn bbq and the bbq station is so damn good! Love the ambience, good customer service and I love me an outside patio, so peaceful! Don't hesitate y'all! Must try while you are in San Antonio! read more

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First stop & priority in San Antonio is to eat (of course) before setting up for the conference. This place was recommended by the Enterprise rental booth attendant. It was not a disappointment. I ordered the two meat entree with 2 sides. The beef brisket was lean and tender it melted in my mouth and cut it with a plastic knife. The bark has a perfect char to it and the house made sauce is a nice complement. Then the smoked turkey was a treat as well. Tender and not too dry. My two dishes were the jalapeño macaroni and cheese and creamy coleslaw. Just the right heat for the Mac & cheese. Slaw was nice and tart. Fresh brewed tea of course. They have a free refill on seasoned pinto beans, they hit the spot as well. When you're in San Antonio stop here right off 410 East not too far from the airport. Reasonable prices not a wallet buster. It is self service and fine in or carry out. Great staff very friendly and helpful for first time guest. read more

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This is the best barbecue in my area. The brisket is plentiful, the sides are good and the employees are friendly.

It was fun being in San Antonio and trying real Texas brisket! The brisket was tender and the sides were plentiful. The decor was old-fashioned and fun we enjoyed our meal. read more

Just Ordered Take out from the Baebaque Station.The Mael was not so Great paid over $36.00 The Ribs were soso had a funny Taste to them. Pull Pork was ok.Pull Pork was ok. Do not Purchase Pecon Pie, had taken one Bite the rest whent in the Garbage.Do not waste your Money. Wow, no more! San antonio.TX 3/1/2025 read more

Meh. The brisket was dry with a peppery crust. Bbq sauce definitely improved on the taste but I don't think I'd make the trek back out.

I'm a native Texan - do t live here but return often to visit family- and most importantly, my mother. Was looking for a GOOD bbq joint, no frills, good food, yada yada yada. But most importantly- Good brisket. And , sure, good ribs. But if the brisket sucked- no deal for a second return I'm already planning my 2-3-4- and 5th-10th return to this place- The brisket was so ON POINT- it was crazy. And their baby backs were incredible- Do yourself a favor - add this place to your must visit list. It'll be better than any of your top 5, 10, whatever spots- this place is a Texas bbq gem read more

A MUST TRY!! Looking for good Texas bbq, THIS is the place. Although it was packed, it was efficient and quick. Food was delicious!

Holy hell, this is the best pulled pork, sausage, and brisket I've had in many, many years. Pork is not sauced which I love. I ordered to go on a Tuesday at 11:30am and everything was so fresh and delish. I also got a side of fries, but I would skip next time. 1/2 lb brisket 1/2 lb pulled pork 1 sausage link Fries ----- $21 read more

Barbecue Station - Brisket was soooo good. Right out of the smoker and sliced to order. Sausage was perfect spice and casing snap! - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Overall experience was great! Lots of food with the family platter. All my family enjoyed it, we were a large group. Service was excellent, owners help you at front and chatted with us a bit. read more

We used to love this place but the last two times there has been entirely too much big pepper kernels on the brisket and the ribs. We know our Q and this is a big no no. It is as if they are trying to cover up a bad cook. At any rate fool me twice rule is in effect. Their sides are delicious so if that is all you eat then you're golden. read more

Service was friendly and efficient Ambiance was great bbq vibes and smells Food was excellently priced! Great fatty bbq but you have option for lean. Bbq sauce was dang good. Jalapeño mac and cheese was good. Green beans were good. Cole slaw was weak will not get that again. Bread was fresh. One of my fav bbq joints anywhere! read more

Barbecue Station - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We brought our new Air Force Airman here after graduation. We were not disappointed. Food was amazing and service was just as amazing. The whole family walked in and couldn't believe how great it smelled. Everyone finished their meals... which isn't typical for my picky eaters. read more

Hopeful, but not impressed. I pass by the restaurant often on my route to work. Today I decided to give it a go because I have been truly craving some good BBQ. My experience was interesting, I wasn't really dressed for an outing so, I opted for curbside ordering based on their website. I ordered and paid - no problem. I parked in curbside and called the number, no answer...called again, no answer. I went inside and stood in a very long line and my order was incorrect so I had to wait for that to be fixed. Mediocre BBQ, I can't recommend unfortunately. read more

The food was ok. It wasn't great, it wasn't bad. I'd rate the food as 3-stars. However, there are two reasons I am giving a 2-star review. First, I asked the gentleman at the counter if the lemonade was fresh squeezed, he said "Yes, it's fresh squeezed". After I left the counter, I asked one of the employees where the fresh squeezed lemonade is; she said "we don't have fresh squeezed, just the powder mix". I would have just drank water if the gentleman at the counter was honest and told me it wasn't fresh squeezed. The second reason for the 2-star review is that the price of the meat on the menu board was not the price I was charged. read more