Loved it. It's been…read more12 years since I've been back to Willie's. I had the same thing tonight as I did back then - Stuffed Baked Potato with Brisket. You queue up in the ordering line as you walk in. There were about a dozen people ahead of us so it gave us time to study the menu. Maybe 10 minutes at most. When arrive at the cashier, you place your order and pay. You're given your receipt and the cashier adds a hand-written order number on it. We grabbed a 6-top table for our party and waited for our order number to be called out. Took 10 minutes at most. We helped ourselves to silverware and extra BBQ sauce while we waited for our food. Our potato was piping hot. The potato is opened up and fluffed a bit. They add butter to one side and sour cream to the other side. They add bacon bits or similar, then pile on whatever meat you may have ordered. It ends up being huge! My wife and I split one. They're open from 11 am to 6 pm. We arrived at 4:30 and they were out of a number of things (ribs and some sides). Get there earlier in the day if you want maximum selection. We enjoyed our meal and will come back again.

Best moist brisket I've ever had. Plenty of sides to choose from, but the meat is the star.read more

A quaint family owned bbq place. It's a small, but very personalized place with excellent service…read more I was seated right away and noticed families, seniors, and young people all enjoying their meal. I ordered the fresh made lemonade, which for me was the only real downfall. The "lemonade" had no lemon flavor. It's like what you would find at a fair, all sugar - no lemon. Definitely not worth the 3.75 I paid for it. For my meal I ordered the lean brisket sandwich. They make their own bbq sauce which is vinegar based, but just a hint on the sweet side. A really nice flavor balance! The sandwich comes with your choice of two sides, beans, rice, or potato salad. I'm not a fan of any of those, so I had a bag of chips. The sandwich was 8.75 - very reasonable for home smoked brisket. Over all, a good place to eat! I love supporting the little guys, and small businesses with good food. This place fits the bill!

I came all the way from california & it's been so long since I've had texas brisket. Uncle Roy's…read moredid not disappoint. The brisket & bbq sauce was absolutely phenomenal. Everything was delicious. It was definitely worth the stop.

His place appears to have closed down. Went by there on a Tuesday and the place was deserted. I…read morehate that, their bbq was amazing!

Outstanding bbq! Friendly staff. Very accommodating . Down home atmosphere. Unassuming and…read more comfortable.

Always pass by and decided to try it out; their Sausage taco was a hit for the kiddos. Got a…read moreBrisket taco and sandwhich which were great also. Prices are good service is great. Very quick and staff is super helpful.

A nice little family run restaurant that serves good portions of great tasting BBQ. The folks are…read morefriendly and make sure you are taken care of. This will definitely be on my list to stop at when I'm in McAllen. Thanks for providing such a good tasting and filling meal.

Delicous and amazing brisket!!! lovely owner, small house to eat in with ac, dogs allowed and…read morebathroom w fun historical memorabilia.

Small unassuming place where you walk up to place your order at the window. Had a brisket sandwich…read more Delicious and meaty. Owner came out and chatted with us for a bit. Invited us and the dogs to eat in his detached diner to get out of the heat. Really nice guy. If you want great Texas BBQ, you can't go wrong with this place.

The Brisket is really good! We only had the sandwich and did not eat in the restaurant…read more It was very clean!

Order the ribs and pulled pork was very good reasonable prices. Would recommend. Couldn't order…read morebrisket cause they were out. Otherwise it wot have been 5 stars

Coudnt wait had to take a bite, just the smell alone makes you want to pull over and start eating…read more This place has been a regular of mine for years and it deserves more recognition, the fresh biscuits to the brisket down to the egg and cheese , its always a 10/10 for me! Service is always great also great place overall

El Sancho Tex Mex BBQ: A Texas Monthly Top 100 Surprise Hiding Behind the Coffee Shop…read moreFinding true Texas barbecue glory in an unexpected place is one of life's greatest pleasures, and that's exactly what happened when I pulled up to this humble food truck. Tucked away in a lot behind a local coffee shop, this operation specializing in breakfast tacos and smoked meat by the pound is more than just a roadside stop--it's a bona fide culinary experience, holding a coveted spot on the Texas Monthly Top 100 BBQ Awards list. This isn't your typical street taco joint; it's a full-on, unique blend of Texas smoking tradition and vibrant Mexican flavor. The Smoked Meats: Quality Beyond Expectation The foundation of any great BBQ joint is its meat, and here, the quality is exceptional. * Brisket: Simply put, wow. I never expected a breakfast taco food truck to serve such a delicious slice of brisket. It boasted a phenomenal, peppery Texas bark that crackled with flavor, and the meat itself was perfectly rendered, staying consistently nice and moist throughout. It was a flawless execution of smoked beef. * Pork Belly: The pork belly was delightful--tender, rich, and packed with great flavor. It had a wonderful depth, though I noted it was just slightly on the dry side, preventing it from achieving perfection. Still, a delicious, high-quality offering. The Tacos: Full-Fledged Adult Fare The genius of this spot is how they integrate their exceptional smoked meats into what they call a "Texas Mexican Taco culinary experience." The tortillas are incredibly fresh, and the combinations are unique and satisfying. * The El Rey Taco: This is the ultimate breakfast champion. It layers that incredible, moist brisket with chilaquiles verdes, cheese, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a perfectly fried egg. What a combination! It struck just the right balance of richness and expected spice. I particularly appreciated the decision to include a full slice of brisket rather than chopped or shredded meat--a clear sign of quality and respect for the smokehouse star. * Taco de Chicharron: This taco elevates the pork belly experience, combining it with avocado, bright pickled onions, cilantro, crispy pork rind, and a kick of jalapeños. The harmony of flavors was masterful. This is precisely what a great Mexican-Texas fusion taco should taste like. With large, thick pieces of pork belly filling the seven-inch tortilla, this is absolutely not a street taco; it's a full-fledged, adult taco experience built for maximum impact. The Verdict What a super surprise this place turned out to be. The dedication to quality, from the perfectly smoked brisket to the thoughtful, layered flavor combinations in the specialty tacos, is evident in every bite. The staff were also incredibly friendly, offering great food suggestions that proved spot-on. If you find yourself in the area, a visit to this unassuming food truck is definitely recommended for a unique and top-tier Texas BBQ and taco mashup.

Food was very good. Kitchen was slow. Prices were reasonable. I got catfish which were narrow…read morefillets but tasty. Wife got wet brisket which said was a generous portion.

I'm from Austin and I love catfish. Ace fixes it perfect and the portions are generous. We have…read moretried a couple of other places that serve catfish. Ace's is definitely the best. The service is very good