Came here because yelp showed the highest rating. Looks and feels like a mom and pop shop. Food was…read moregreat. Bbq brisket was good. Gpa loved the Charro beans. Would come back if in this area again for the Regional Convention. Thanks for being a nice small and family friendly restaurant.

This Old Texas Grill is a place we will never visit again. My spouse ordered the fajita/sausage…read moreplate. The fajitas had no flavor or spices what so ever, the fajitas tasted of old burger grease, the sausage was tasty and sweet, the beans were ok, the potato salad was very bland. My daughters enchilada plate came about 15 minutes after ordering and was cold because the waiter was the cashier. I tasted the enchiladas and they were not good. My daughter didn't eat them. I ordered a bacon cheese burger, my burger arrived with no cheese, she took it back and it came about 30 minutes after my spouse got his plate because again the waiter also the cashier. I asked for jalepeños, which were old, my burger had no taste to it what so ever and the cheese that was missing and took forever to get placed on my burger was cold. Customers walked in and had no where to sit because ALL the tables were dirty. Customers were forced to sit at dirty tables. There were no menus only posters on the wall that contradicted each other. Hours said they closed at 3 PM but the kids special was at 4 PM. This establishment was very unorganized, very hot inside, small, understaffed, had no visible restrooms and not appetizing. Not one customer in the restaurant looked pleased, including us.

This screams Texas BBQ! There's nothing like accidentally finding an amazing BBQ spot. We missed…read moreour exit off the highway and passed by. Saw all the cars lined up and decided we needed to line up too! It's clean and comfortable. The staff were all very welcoming and helped us through the menu. Everything was perfectly seasoned with a good spicy kick! We took dessert to go because we were so full. If its as good as it looks, and as amazing as the main course, we are probably going to be in a food coma by the time we finish it all. Definitely recommend. Be ready for a little spice (or a lot)!

To me it's overly priced BBQ. I wouldn't mind if It's pricey but hella good and in this case it's…read morenot like that. I've given it several tries and I could literally say it does not meet my expectations. I've ordered different items and it always disappoints. I had ordered a protein bowl the rice was undercooked and cold, the meat was extremely dry even those meat balls. The corn was also cold and undercooked. It was just a big NO for me. I wouldn't recommend it if you ask me about a bbq place.

The food here I my opinion is fair! There are places in the Valley that have better BBQ. Also the…read moreprices seem to be a little bit high. Not much to say about the service. You order at the counter and pick your order up. But I did a heck of a job doing that! No comment on the ambiance, didn't really look around.

So FUCKING good. As a lover of Felice, I can't believe it took me this long to try Teddy's. The…read moreribs were my personal favorite but we got a little bit of everything and it was all individually it's own experience. Definitely tops a lot of other barbecue spots in Texas that also come with 2-3hr waiting times so having this in my hometown is awesome. It's pretty tightly packed in there especially during rush hour but having a full bustling house adds to the lovely feeling of eating Texas barbecue in this crazy heat. Wish I could have tried the mac and cheese but it always gives me a reason to come back!

Amazing pork ribs and friendly staff here! I had the pork ribs and charros beans on my first visit…read more Highly recommended! They were out of ribs on my second visit, but I tried their turkey and it was also amazing. The sauce made that smoked turkey come alive. We sat and talked in our large group for a while, and the staff brought us chocolate chip and also sugar cookies. The ambiance of this restaurant is mellow and spacious during g the weekdays. Highly recommended!

The food and service are great. The restaurant has a unique atmosphere and offers a bar with tv in…read morethe center of it. The dining area is comfortable, casual, and laid-back, making it a great place to relax and enjoy your meal. I definitely recommend giving this place a try and experiencing it for yourself!

Very average, almost basic. The brisket was very tender, so no complaints there, but it had zero…read moreflavor. It was as if it wasn't seasoned at all. I couldn't even taste any smoke flavor on the brisket either. I was very thankful for bbq sauce, which was damn good! I also had the potato salad, which was also basic and very bland. Highly disappointed because in my humble opinion, Texas has the best bbq, hands down. I'm guessing it just isn't good in Harlingen. I will try this place again when I come back to Harlingen in a few weeks for work. Could've just been an off day. Sorry, no toes or thumbs for Backyard BBQ. Happy eating, my foodies!

Starting from excellent service, to the delicious BBQ, an A+ experience. I tried the brisket,…read moresausage, & chicken- all of it was my kind of BBQ. Texas BBQ! IYKYK I got the lean brisket and it was actually lean! No fat to deal with but tender and delicious. The sides, potato salad and charro beans were also very good and it didn't break the bank. Must try.

The food is delicious. Reasonable prices. Great customer service. Close to downtown and UTRGV.read more

Had a good visit to 1848 today with my Dad. Overall, I would say 4 stars. Brisket was super tender…read moreand smoky and ribs were very tasty, but both meats were just lukewarm making me doubt their freshness. Nothing positive or negative to say about the sides. Beware of their pulled pork bbq sauce, though, as it is heavily mustard flavored. Prices were good, services was friendly and fast. Awesome location with water-front views with outdoor seating, too, and close to a children's park right across the street.

It is a local favorite and the locals don't want you taking over their favorite smokehouse. It is…read morethat good! Everyone is friendly. You are family just by opening the door. The space is small, two tables, but most people order takeout. I was able to share one table with the family while my order was prepared. It was Sunday near closing time. I ordered Barbacoa and Brisket. Had I wanted something else, tough luck, they were sold out of everything else, another good day. Food was great, as was the service. A very comfortable place. If I lived 500-miles closer I would be a regular. Tell them Ron from Northern New Mexico sent you. Enjoy!

Big E's Smokehouse has a reputation for serving little brisket with slabs of fat…read more Skip the sausage. It's not made in house. Tastes like the local grocery stores brand.

The food was exceptionally delicious, in generous proportions and at a reasonable price. The…read moreservice was great as well.

Good food, great service. I had the chicken and the sausage addition was a surprise (my first…read morevisit). Sides were delicious too!