The pork belly was great. I got and end piece off the board, which at first wasn't excited for but…read moretried it anyway. Somehow they have a perfect crispy char with a juicy bite. Mac and cheese along with house made potato salad were great as well. No complaints on the turkey or brisket I tried. I'll be back next time I pass through!

3.5-4 We decided to…read moretry this place out after having it on our list for some time. The brisket was great! Really tender, I liked the bbq sauce, a little different than "traditional bbq sauce" here, my boyfriend didn't like it. We also got the smashburger and the potato skins. The potato skins are a perfect appetizer and the smashburger was alright. The service could have been better, they kind of side eyed us, not sure why, castroville is a small town but I assume this is not a spot "for the locals" only. In general the space had enough seating for the time we went but I could see it getting packed.

I will definitely be returning!! The staff here is AMAZING! I ordered food a few days ago,…read moreunfortunately I was not able to pick it up in time before they closed due to work. When I called the store they informed me that they were closed. Three days later they remade my food and allowed me to pick it up. I was so grateful. Thank you! My staff and I were so hungry at work that I didn't get to take any pictures of the food but everything we got was good.... And look who I pumped into #Judge I will be returning

Amazing really. They are able to mess up even the smallest of orders. hopefully soon I will find a…read moreHispanic taco shop and I won't have to go here

The food is amazing. Western Bbq bite 9/10 The service is…read moregreat, incredible people always see them with a smile

Awesome costumer service and excellent food!!10/10 recommend the wings!!…read moreThank you Bite Me food truck for an awesome quick dinner trip!

Heading to Garner State Park & stopped for lunch. Got the Owl Special for $6.99: burger, fries, &…read moredrink. Husband ordered Spicy Chicken sandwich for $5.99. Wooden picnic tables inside w/small tv present. Nothing fancy but menu had avocado burgers, turkey sandwiches, nuggets, & chicken strips. Young lady took order & food was prompt. Stop in for a small town meal!

February 13, 2026 I've never been to Billy Bobs or ordered…read moreanything from them until now. I've heard great things about them and thought to give them a try. I printed their menu from their website so a few coworkers and I could take a look and see what we may want. I decided to try the Cheese Sticks for $8, a side order of Mac & Cheese and a side order of Rosemary-Garlic Mashed Potatoes. My coworker wrote down a meal that she wanted and our driver was on his way. Upon his arrival, I was disappointed to get a call stating they had no Cheese Sticks on their menu. I was confused. I was also informed that they didn't have any mashed potatoes. Welp! There's that. They also had no Mac & Cheese. I ended up just getting the French fries. Attention: Billy Bob's, if things are no longer on your menu, PLEASE consider removing them from your online menu/website. Blessings!

Awesome BBQ. FRESH , moist and well marbled meats. The sausages and sides were well made and very…read morewell seasoned. We will be going back again when I'm in bandera. The customer service was top shelf and the kind you find only out in the Texas hill country. Way to go!!!

Fantastic! On a hill country road trip and stopped in for late lunch. We split the 3 meat plate and…read morewow! Went with brisket, turkey and jalapeño cheese sausage. All 3 were perfectly smoked moist and tender. Next time we would double up on the sausage or brisket just because they were SO delicious. Nothing against the turkey but it's just turkey! Sides were borracho beans and mac and cheese both were . Hands down the beans were the most flavorful and perfect consistency I've ever had, simply amazing. Super friendly and polite staff and reasonably priced for quantity and quality. Loved it!

According to my son we need to drive all the way 4 hrs back to the Frio just to eat here!!!…read more We were looking for something on the way home and this popped up. It had good ratings, even though the building looks like an old trailer home. A friend said "oh yes its sooooo good, we love it!" So in we went! Our group got a lil of everything to try. There was six of us total and we run around the table and gave our rating out of five stars and everybody gave it above a 4.5. Some of the food was fantastic!! -- recommend the chicken fried steak 100%, taco was good as well, rice and beans good!!! Enchiladas with CHILI GRAVY was good, but you have to request that - would not order it the way they serve it again though because they use like cream of chicken soup and it was awful. BBQ was good, sauce was good! My friend raves about the potato salad! Wouldn't get biscuits again, very dense and not really my fav, but saw other reviews loved it. Chorizo and egg was decent - cant really mess that up just wish for a softer tortilla Overall, we will definitely be stopping in here again. Next time we go to the river, but I would just stick to the barbecue and chicken fried steak because those were absolutely amazing.

The R Burger is the $15 that is worth every penny. Brisket, bacon, burger and cheese. Well…read moreexecuted. You really don't need a side.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Blackboard Barbecue! From the moment we arrived,…read moreeverything was excellent -- the food, the atmosphere, and especially the outstanding customer service. A special shout-out to Jake and Brock, who were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, well taken care of, and having a great time. Their genuine friendliness and professionalism really made a difference and turned an already great meal into an unforgettable experience. The barbecue was delicious, the portions were generous, and the overall quality was exactly what you hope for when visiting a great Texas BBQ spot. But what really stood out to us was the hospitality. People like Jack and Brock are a huge part of what makes a restaurant special. We came for the barbecue, but we left remembering the great service and the people who made us feel so welcome. Thank you, Jack and Brock, for taking such great care of us! Highly recommended -- we will definitely be coming back!

I hate I can only give 5 stars! So glad my wife saw a Tic Tok posting about this place. It is in a…read moresmall town and don't sneeze when you get close because you will drive right by. Very rustic country location and once inside you know you are in a Texas country BBQ. Staff was friendly and helpful choosing our food. They suggested going with the family portions to share which was perfect. For 3 people we ordered 1/2 lb each of lean brisket (moist also available), turkey, and garlic sausage. For sides we went with coleslaw and charro beans. Way too much food for us, but perfect for a large leftover plate. Consensus of all three of us was: -Brisket had a perfect blackened crust, with a good red smoke ring. Very little fat and still very moist meat. 7 of 5 stars! -Turkey was well seasoned, very flavorful, and smoked to perfection. 6 of 5 stars! -Garlic sausage was the home run here. When we ordered they only had the garlic one left. I was hesitant to order expecting a strong garlic flavor. It was the perfect garlic hint of flavor with the amazing in-house made sausage. Outer skin had a snap when you bit into it and the flavor of the sausage is a melody of bbq flavor that overwhelms the taste buds. 10 of 5 stars! -Coleslaw was vinegary with some fresh sliced red pepper and fresh jalapeños which was a good touch. 5 of 5 stars. -Charro beans were flavored to perfection. 5 of 5 stars. -And we can't forget the bbq sauce. This was the perfect pairing for the meat. Obviously house made with the perfect balance between spicey and sweetness. Wife and I both said it was the best we ever had. Blows away the sauce from our favorite bbq location here in San Antonio. Another 10 of 5 stars! Fresh squeezed lemonade for all of us and they brought us free refills. Probably the best bbq we have had....ever!

Excellent brisket. Excellent service Sausage good also…read more One of the very best brisket I've had.

Walked in on a slow day, greeted immediately with a smile. Nothing fancy about this roadside…read morerestaurant, but the folks who run it are incredibly polite people. Had a conversation for 45 minutes with the owner about the area and how he grew up in it. I got the meat plate, which was very good and priced right. I'd go back again.

Pinkerton's is so good I'll go as far as saying it's easily one of the top five barbecue spots in…read moreSan Antonio. If you're downtown, skip the tourist traps and come here. As a local, this is one of my go-to places for taking out-of-town guests. The brisket is my favorite, with the pulled pork coming in a close second. All the sides are great, but do not skip the mac and cheese. It's easily one of the creamiest mac and cheese sides I've ever had. Honestly, everything is good, so get a little bit of everything, add a sweet tea, and you will not be disappointed. The atmosphere makes the experience even better. Pinkerton's is inside a beautifully restored historic house, and the entire place has that relaxed, old-Texas charm. Great barbecue, great setting, and absolutely worth the visit.

In San Antonio for my nephew's graduation from Army Combat Medic training graduation, for Family…read moreDay, we opted to "cater" our meal. We ordered take out and enjoyed awesome BBQ from Pinkerton at our hotel room. Why Pinkerton? We check reviews and asked locals, it was a great choice. We ordered ribs (dry rub + wet), sliced and chopped brisket, plus the fixing - the meat was truly outstanding - moist, tender, and the meat, not the rub or sauce was emphasized. The only downside to takeout? The beef ribs, which I called "Flintstone ribs" are only available on site...so it I will have to dine in the restaurant the next time I'm in San Antonio. And based on the line which was forming before it opened, it's a popular place for a reason. Texas BBQ + Shiner Boke, it's a combination which cannot be beat, check it out. I definitely will when I visit San Antonio again so I can try the beef ribs BBQ and re-assess my review.