I've been to restaurants with many more staff and they don't do near as well as this establishment…read more They are busy, short staffed, but very efficient, courteous, and knowledgeable. There's not much ambiance, and you'll hear a lot of Spanish but the food is excellent. The chicken is moist, and delicious. The short ribs are sumptuous, so rich and lip smacking. This is my favorite asado restaurant in town!

I really wanted to enjoy El Carbonero Food Truck, but unfortunately the food was sub-par at best…read more The biggest disappointment was the lack of flavor. The service and hospitality were actually great, the staff was friendly, attentive, and made a good effort to provide a positive experience. Unfortunately, great customer service can only go so far when the food doesn't deliver. I always appreciate good service, but the food is ultimately what brings people back, and this visit just didn't hit the mark. Hopefully they can bring the same level of care they show their customers into the kitchen.

Barbacoa was clean, not fatty and very tasty. Salsa was a great addition. Corn tortillas were…read moregreat. Charro beans lacked a little flavor. Overall it was worth the trip. Quick service and clean. If you're a Barbacco fan, this is pretty good.

I didn't expect much from this place, especially since it's in a gas station, but the barbacoa…read moreplate was delicious, and the rice tasted just like Momma's cooking. I'll definitely be stopping here again--worth the drive from San Antonio!

This location is right down the street from my neighborhood and I've heard the franchise is solid…read more It is!! The guy working the weekend are super cool and fun to converse with. The price isn't bad and I like that they have avocados, for purchase, on the counter to accompany the barbacoa. I got the barbaco (all meat)/tortilla/salsa special. The barbacoa is perfect and the only thing I would change is maybe a little salt in the salsa. However, it's nothing to stop me from coming back.

AWWWHHH HELL YEAH!!!! I love this place, I go there every weekend an they never fail to disappoint,…read moregreat service and great prices .

Ah- mazing BBQ! Found this place from a flyer that was posted at my gym. Truly this is a hidden…read moregem. It's tucked away on a street behind the Sonic on highway 90. Met Nico, behind the counter, and apparently R&R BBQ is new and has only been open for 3-4 months. Her family has owned The Meat Market adjacent to the BBQ joint forever. She suggested the brisket as top choice and we added a few pork spareribs. $20 for 1lb of brisket, bread, bbq sauce, onions, and pickles , what a deal! The additional pork spareribs were only a few dollars more. The pork ribs were the best I've ever had so far. Literally fall off the bone and melt in your mouth deliciousness. The sliced brisket was tender, but the ribs shined. The pickles and onions were tangy and dilly, and the BBQ sauce had a vinegar base, but paired with well with proteins. She also let us know that their homemade jerky and parisa will be coming soon. Parisa? What is parisa you may ask....a cured meat mixed with cheese, spices, onions, and peppers and served on crackers. Well, I can't wait to try it : ) A Thanksgiving menu was posted up at the counter as well. We look forward to coming back and trying your sides and other yummy goodness! Fyi- to go only open 11am-6pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Good service and the pork ribs were the highlight. They were tender and full of flavor…read more Unfortunately, the rest of the food did not meet the same standard. The brisket lacked a strong smoke ring and had a gray appearance. I also tried the leg quarter, which came out dry, overcooked, and overly smoked. My friend ordered the sausage and it was dry as well. That said, the staff was genuinely kind and welcoming, and I appreciate that. I am willing to give them another try, but I also wanted to share this feedback in an honest and respectful way.

We came back for a wonderful bbq lunch, super good great ribs and moist cut brisket…read more Great owner he really has great bbq, dont forget to get some homemade tortillas and pan de campos To make a mixed plate with your leftovers ( sliced brisket cut up, pinto beans poured on top, Spanish rice , bbq sauce , cheese on top) love it This bbq joint is a must go for brisket and ribs

El Monte was the 82nd smokehouse on my quest to visit as many BBQ restaurants on the planet before…read moreI cross over. Here are a few thoughts from a self-proclaimed BBQ snob:) First off, El Monte is an absolute dive! You can very easily pass by and not give it a second look. But then again, many of the really good smokehouses are. My fiancee and I are new to San Antonio and like trying new BBQ places. We picked El Monte at random after our initial choice turned out to be closed. I ordered a 2-meat platter with brisket and sausage, which is my "go to" meal when trying out any new smokehouse. IMHO, those two meats...and their sides...tell you a lot about a BBQ joint. My fiancee ordered the brisket sandwich. The sausage was a slightly charred but still good, although nothing to write home about. The Barracho beans were pretty good, but not my style. Nor do I like rice with BBQ. Just to be clear...I like Mexican food, I like Tex Mex and I like BBQ. But I don't necessarily like them combined; it's a matter of personal taste for me. The potato salad was okay, but again, nothing to write home about. My fiance had the brisket sandwich and thought it was awesome. For starters, it was HUGE! In addition to the brisket, it had white cheese, pico and guacamole. She offered me a bite, but I was too occupied with my own plate. So, what was good? The brisket was freaking AWESOME!!! It was some of the best I've had. Great flavor and extremely tender. It literally crumbles on your fork and melts in your mouth. Not sure what was in their BBQ sauce, but it complements the brisket extremely well. Nothing else on my plate was bad at all, the brisket just blew everything out of the water. I would go back just for the brisket alone. If you stop by El Monte without trying it, you're selling yourself short. I've never given a 5-Star review based solely on the brisket, so this is first for me.

When I saw this food spot at the Helotes Market Day...my heart skipped a beat!! Korean Tacos in San…read moreAntonio!!! Be still my heart, I've just fallen in love all over again!! A good after my own heart-Tacos, and my favorite cuisine-Korean BOOM I've found my forever go-to eats at Helotes Market Day!! I got one of each: Beef Bulgogi, Jukgang Pork, Chicken Kalbi Beef Bulgogi: Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked. Not greasy or overloaded with sauce. All the expected flair of authentic Beef Bulgogi. Even with the kimchi slaw, it wasn't spicy, my 5-year old shared it with me without a hitch. Doenjang Pork: Also well seasoned, perfectly chopped sized meat also not greasy or saucy. Just right! A hint of spicy, but also nothing my daughter couldn't handle. (Chicken) Dak Kalbi: Probably the best chicken version of my favorite Korean dish ever! It was the best smelling, had the most complex flavoring (you could really taste the Korean style flavors in this one) the spiciest of all, (but still tolerable for the non-spicy eater) and of course perfectly cooked and bite size chucks of meat. and if eating them right off the grill wasn't enough, they have a great selection of complimentary sauces, limes and cilantro onion garnish...I didn't get the name of the sauces because I seriously inhaled them as soon as they handed them to me. Marla and her husband (the amazing ‍ and fellow veteran) are awesome! it was such a treat to chat with Marla while waiting on my foodie treasure! I think I just made a new best friend!! The pricing is fair compared to other food vendors/trucks in the area especially for what they are offering. But even if they were a little pricey, I'd still eat them-because let's face it, there is no comparison to this amazing Korean Taco mobile! Even my husband who hates kimchi was convinced these are THE BEST Korean Tacos in San Antonio!! A once a month treat...keeps me wanting more!! A once a month treat that is well worth waiting for!!

Delicious tacos!!! Never had Korean Bugolgi before but now I'm hooked. I've only recently tried…read morekimchee but this kimchee was perfect! Not too spicy, just spicy enough!

The inside is very authentic old school about 10 tables 4 chairs each. Ladies at counter from start…read moreof line to finish super friendly! Had heard their tamales were better than Delia's (being from the valley I didn't want to believe it) I tried the menudo and it was delicious soft meat great portion 4.5 out of 5! Barbacoa taco was perfect not overly greasy and salsa's didn't over power it grab that big red 4.5 out of 5! The tamales tasted home made and it edges out Delia's- the pork was amazing 5 out of 5! Chicken was good 4.3 out of 5!

Bandera Rd. location is awful. No bean and cheese, no potatoe and egg. No bacon and egg. No bacon…read more Just close this place down. Or put on your wall outside, we sell ONLY TAMALES. Why even have the taco area open? You had the steel bins covered in plastic hair bonnets, so when the food is done, you just pull the plastic bonnets off. Is this health dept. code? The whole idea is to have the food that is being served under heat lamps, to be in contact with heat, from burners on bottom, the steam rising. Look at Lubys, do you see them putting plastic bonnets on the steel food bins? What the hell? And No food, and what was left, was old, cold, and dry. Because per Clown Make Up, and Upper Spade Lip Goth Boy/Girl with long hair under cap, when the food is finished, that is it. So just don't serve tacos anymore. What a joke. Mr. Tellez would be furious to see this kind of service at his Bandera Rd. location. How humiliating. I thought we were part of a circus act. When do the little cars with clowns come out? The woman serving food, had glitter make up, from eyelids to the half of her forehead, and lipstick that glowed in hot pink, with brown liner. And the Goth Girl/Boy, had hair hanging loose, under the Tellez cap, and kept his/her face down the whole time, all you saw were the two half inch spades, sticking out on the top lip. Like a catfish?? God almighty. Clean this mess up TELLEZ. Get some abuelas in there. If you want decent food, go to the Gen. McMullen location. Tellez on Bandera is a joke. Close it up. Contacting the Health Food Department. So many infractions. Food and employees in violation. Up chuck.

Hidden Gem in San Antonio: Eat Chingon…read more Flew into San Antonio and was just looking for a quick bite to eat--but I ended up discovering a total hidden gem. Eat Chingon is a small, unassuming spot (blink and you might miss it--there's not even a big sign), but don't let the size fool you. The food packs serious flavor. I ordered the Fiesta Beef Tacos, which came with tender, shredded beef wrapped in a jalapeño tortilla. Absolutely amazing. The beef was juicy and flavorful, and the tortilla added the perfect kick without overpowering the dish. It was the kind of meal that makes you wish you had time to try everything on the menu. If you're in San Antonio and want something quick but delicious, definitely give Eat Chingon a shot. It's low-key, local, and seriously good.

The tacos are perfect! I ordered the beef tacos and there so tender, juicy and flavorful. It's not…read moremuch for dine in, but they do have a few smal tables. It's husband and wife operation. They great hosts to us. We just got off the plane from Las Vegas, NV and we're welcomed with good food and company.