Highly recommended by a colleague so decided to check it out. Ordered food for pick up here. Wasn't…read moresuper busy but it was early evening. They do have outdoor seating and a tiny personal parking lot. Felt like your typical outdoor BBQ place in TX. We got the pop sandwich and KC Brisket. The Pop sandwich has turkey and flavored with their own bbq sauce which I thought was unique. My wife loved the brisket sandwich. It was tender and smoky just the way a good brisket should be.

This is a San Antonio BBQ staple and you couldn't convince me otherwise. We never miss a chance to…read morestop in when visiting. Fresh, fall apart on your mouth bbq with an eclectic menu including things like smoked bologna sandwiches. Service is always super quick and we enjoy the outdoor seating area. You HAVE to get the Mac n cheese, and you can't go wrong with anything else.

So many choices, so little money. Friendly staff and a huge selection of everything meat. I even…read moresaw frozen goat heads! I stocked up on sausage and boudin. I even bought some dried venison sticks that were so good one didn't make it home. The Bobby's smoked sausage is so flavorful. I've seen Bolner's spices at HEB, but the market have a huge selection of things I have never seen at HEB. They are a little off the beaten path but well worth a visit.

My brother swears by this place. I felt like a kid at DisneyWorld. Lots of great cuts, choices and…read morevery friendly staff. I had to go with the bacon pinwheels. For my son and I we went with the ones with jalapeños. For my lovely ladies we tones it down a little. Fires them up on the grill and they were amazing. Great seasons and tastes. When downtown SA I will definitely stop in again. My only two wishes would be location and price. It is a little pricey but I would say the flavor and service make up for that deficit. If you love the Fiesta brand spices they have every one known to man.

Meat is really good. Employees were very nice and very helpful…read more Our order was ready .

I needed a very specific cut and called all around town. No one seemed to have what I was looking…read morefor! Yet finally I came across E&A Meats! The owner was super nice and extremely knowledgeable. With their help I was able to get exactly what I needed. They have very healthy animals and process them humanely as they are a Halal establishment. I later learned that due to the Halal approach, the meat is organic and antibiotic free which is really important for quality flavor. Overall this is a really quality business. If you are in San Antonio and need meat, consider E&A as they are an awesome family run local business! Without a doubt this is a five star business! I plan on buying from them in the future.

Stopped by this meat shop while in the area. They have such a good variety of meats for a pretty…read moregood price. I also like their seasoning options to the side. THe employees were friendly the moment we walked in too! A small shop but well worth the visit!

Came here on a whim after our afternoon activity and the husband wanted to check this place out and…read moregrab some meat cuts. So many choices of meat cuts! Anything you can imagine all here! While I saw they had some fresh coconut juice for sale, that was a must when it was getting hot during the summer. Service was prompt and got helped once available! Prices were fair. Parking was ample while we were there!

I used to be a fan of this place, especially when they first started selling fresh coconuts…read more Unfortunately, things have really gone downhill. First, the prices changed drastically, and ever since then, the quality has been consistently below par. We spend quite a bit here, but it has become a regular disappointment. If it happened once in a while, I could understand, but it's every single time. Out of a bag, we regularly end up losing 3 to 4 coconuts. The last time was the worst, 8 out of 12 were bad. What's the point of buying them if the quality keeps going down? Really disappointing experience from a place I once trusted.

I have been buying meat from Laxson for quite a while. True quality. Excellent customer service. I…read morewould not buy from anywhere else.

From the owner: Quality Meat Since 1935, Wholesale Meat Distributors, Sausage, Barbacoa, Carne Guisada, Cervelat,…read moreChorizo, and more! The Laxson Company is family-owned and operated Deep in the Heart of San Antonio, Texas. We produce the finest meat products under both the LAXSON and ALAMO brand names. Our home-grown recipes are unique to South Texas and downright delicious!

Best place to get sausage in San Antonio! Closes early, but you can walk in and buy a case of…read moresausage either, country, polish, or beef. If you need to order a larger quantity, you have to order ahead. Today, they closed early for a meeting, so we missed out. Limited parking, but it's like an in and out deal. They do cashless, so make sure you bring a credit card. Live that they are right here in town.

I had been purchasing their Polish sausage in H-E-B and Costco. Then they came out with their…read morebacon. I found that at H-E-B, but they were always out of stock. Then, when I was in a local Sam's, I found them doing sampling. The guy doing the sampling told me I could always buy direct from the company and told me where it was located inSan Antonio. I bookmarked this place and decided to try it out the next time I was in town. It's not easy to find, but it sure is worth the effort. The folks working there are so nice. They explained everything and walked me to the cooler. I was so excited that I bought the Polish sausage, pepper bacon, and some breakfast sausage. So how was their product? The pepper bacon is so good that you will know you have never really had bacon before! The Polish sausage is the best I've ever had. The only disappointment was the breakfast sausage, and I just didn't really like it. Will I return? As soon as I finish my order:-)

I've been here enough times to know the food is excellent, but The 175 Special is a highly popular,…read moreanniversary-themed breakfast platter that deserves its own shoutout. It came with a light, fluffy biscuit smothered in rich sausage gravy, two eggs, fresh fruit, and two pioneer-style flour pancakes that were soft, buttery, and just the right size to finish the meal without feeling overstuffed. What I appreciate most is the consistency. It's one thing to have a great meal once, it's another to keep the quality high. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the kitchen clearly takes pride in every plate. If you're looking for a breakfast spot that feels like home and delivers every time, The Gunther House remains one of the best around. I'll definitely be back for that special again.

To start, the service was excellent, the staff was exceptional. The house is beautiful…read more The food was bland. The biscuits and pancakes are the only reason I didn't give 2 stars, and I wasn't even a big fan of the biscuit.. needed more gravy. Usually I give recommendations, but this time I'll do y'all a favor and advise you against the iced coffee. Just get yourself a hot black coffee and avoid the disappointment.

Was looking for a BBQ place near enough to walk to from our hotel and Pinkerton's came up while…read moresearching. Some say it is marketed for tourists, but I thought the food was pretty good, as did the others I dined with. Meals here are a la carte, picking out meat and sides separately. I got turkey and wanted to try both the potato salad and cheesy rice. Word to the wise, even small sides give you plenty, so unless you're sharing or saving for later, a small is plenty. I loved the turkey and the sauce was fantastic. They also had Big Red in a bottle! I know it's probably not that big of a deal to those who have this all the time, but I rarely get Big Red at all, much less in a bottle, where I'm from The seating space was nice, I like the kitsch of the picnic table style. It also gave our group of 5 plenty of space to sit together. I would definitely recommend a stop by Pinkerton's in San Antonio.

In my Texas barbecue journey, I've been trying to make more trips to Houston to get to places like…read morePinkerton's that are on the Top 50 list. That has yet to happen, but luckily there's a secondary location in San Antonio that I got a chance to try this past weekend. Pinkerton's is in the heart of downtown San Antonio, just a few blocks off the River Walk and right next to the Frost Bank Tower. As I parked in a lot off Travis Street (they validate two hours' worth of parking btw), I met up with my dad inside, who was drooling at the possibility of getting a beef rib. That's really the only thing I haven't explored deeply in the barbecue journey, but I wasn't gonna stop his desires. Inside, Pinkerton's has plenty of space, with tons of wooden tables and benches, and a full bar. They operate from 11 am to 9 pm most days, so they have enough meat to last them well into the evening. We got there about 1 pm, and though there was no immediate line, it was busy. The line kinda came in waves. It seemed like multiple groups would all show up at once and wrap around the building every 15 minutes or so. I'll list everything we had and my thoughts: Brisket: One thing about Pinkerton's that is different than elsewhere is how peppery all of their meats are. It's different than everything else I've had on my journey, but I'm a fan. The brisket was pretty good. Nothing extraordinary, but quite solid. Pork Ribs: The glaze they throw on top of the pork ribs makes it special. They are sweet and super flavorful. It's just a good, classic pork rib altogether. Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: Pinkerton's has like six different sausage options, which is far too many in my opinion. Sausage peaks at three. Regular, jalapeño, and one special, if even. This was the only "bad" thing that I had here. It was just unmemorable and tasted bland. Beef Ribs: I've never had a beef rib, so I don't know what I should've expected, but good God almighty, that thing is truly a delight to the senses. The peppery bark and the savory beef are incredible. I've been missing out. South Texas Beans: Their beans are sensational. I don't know if I've had beans as good as the beans here at Pinkerton's. There was such a savory flavor to them that my dad and I couldn't quite put our finger on, but they felt familiar and comforting. Jalapeño Cheese Rice: Kinda tasted like a baked potato casserole, just lacking the starchiness, obviously. The rice mushing and sticking together gave it a very similar texture and flavor though. Ultimately, this is a great spot. It doesn't hit the highs of the true Texas Monthly spots here in San Antonio, but it's still a worthy establishment. This was a great feast for my dad and me to celebrate his birthday a bit early. RIYL: Barbecue with a little bit of a kick

We visited from Corpus Christi looking for the best BBQ. We found it. These guys make the best…read morebrisket and ribs me, and my wife have ever had, and we are seniors. Yes, it was August, but they have lots of shade and fans. The okra beans are a don't miss side.

The best bbq brisket I ever had so far~ the fat melts in my mouth along tender flavorful meat…read more Interesting sides, okra beans and the green Mac, are both delicious. We came here 10 mins before they open and already about 20 people in the line before us. Definitely worth a try if you are in town