We visited from Corpus Christi looking for the best BBQ. We found it. These guys make the best brisket 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. read more

The best bbq brisket I ever had so far~ the fat melts in my mouth along tender flavorful meat. 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 read more

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Its pretty good. I'll be back. Whats to like: The fast service. Loved the perfectly cooked thick sliced brisket, the poblano mac & cheese and the cole slaw. What was there not to like: It was hot and its outdoors but it's South Texas in August. read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - My lunch - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

BBQ was fall of the bone good . Service was fast despite how busy they were. Its ambience is rustic at best. Trying the Poblano burger it's was very good. read more

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Picked this spot for texas bbq while visiting from Cali. Cute lil spot lots of outdoor seating with a few fans out and shady but still felt really hot out. We ordered 1/2 lb of ribs and 1 lb of brisket for meats which was a perfect portion for 4 people who weren't super hungry. the brisket was so tender it was easily cut with a plastic spoon. The meats were very pepper forward in the seasoning for me which wasn't my favorite. I preferred it with the bbq sauce but felt like there wasn't enough provided. But definitely good bbq I just have had better in other parts of texas. We also got the poblano mac and potato salad which were both really tasty we liked the seasoning. I was worried the mac and cheese would be too spicy for my parents who can't handle spice but they liked it. Overall was pretty good spot read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - 1lb brisket 1/2 ribs small mac and small potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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It was amazing the service is on point. They take care of you while you wait. Plenty of outdoor seating. Huge menu I tried the Brisket it was so tender also the ribs were huge the sausages were good nothing crazy but the BBQ SAUCE was to does for .. going back .$$$$$ read more

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This place is whole entire vibe!!!!!! The BBQ is positively delicious. Tender and flavorful, you will not be disappointed. The icing on the cake is the brothers are so kind and hospitable, friendly and funny. You feel like family in this spot. Good vibes all the way around. Highly recommended. 10 out of 10. read more

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Great bbq!!! Delicious, and awesome sides as well. We arrived at 1:15/1:30 pm on a Sunday and they had sold out of a couple of items already. By 2, they were fully sold out of the bbq. We ordered brisket, sausage, the poblano macaroni, potato salad, coleslaw. All fantastic. I enjoyed the sides the most, but the bbq was great too. It's Michelin recognized (2025/26) and had started as a food truck. They have beer and cider, cocktails (I believe mostly frozen) and some wine at their bar. Very nice servers and plenty of outdoor seating. Huge parking lot in the back! read more

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Truly outstanding, especially their incredible brisket and GBC taco. We also absolutely loved the ribs and poblano mac. Definitely will be back here whenever I'm back in San Antonio. read more

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From the outside, Reese Bros. looks like a place that should have good barbecue. Plus, they make the Texas Monthly Top 50. Unfortunately, the ribs and brisket we tried were both overcooked and dry. You order at the window and then find a place to sit in their large outdoor seating area. Parking is available on the street and in their lot. read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Ribs and brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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TX BBQ meets Mexico. A great fusion of traditional TX BBQ and Mexican food. From the beans to the street corn to the torta to the poblano Mac n cheese, they serve tortillas with the brisket. That's right, tortillas! The line can get busy if you don't arrive at a reasonable hour and they will sell out. I had to try the costra de queso which is cheese grilled directly on the skillet to form a crispy crust. When I found out they had poblano Mac, had to come try. My ma makes poblano spaghetti and it's a treat to get these tastes away from home. The seating is all outdoors but they have warmers if it's cold and swamp coolers and fans if it's hot. The micheladas are also pretty great. Parking is available across the street or there's a lot east of the restaurant directly adjacent. Come give a try. A great place to bring out of town folks to give them a taste of both worlds! read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Spread of food - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The sausage, smoked turkey, coleslaw, Mac and cheese, and potato salad are delicious. I like the outdoor seating environment. It's so fun. Their current dessert, the bread pudding was amazing. But my favorite dessert they had in the past was the blueberry cobbler with mascarpone which is my all time favorite. The servers were thoughtful and kind. The line to order can be long so come 30 min before they open. They have a parking lot across the street and also down the street from their establishment. read more

Driving around Texas eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 list. Left my home early in the morning on a beautiful Friday headed to San Antonio Tx . Arrived at Reese Bros Barbecue at 10am. The free parking lot is behind the building so when you get to the location take a right and then another right into the parking lot. We got to talk to several of the friendly employees and I meet one of the owners/pit master. Reese Bros BBQ has covered outside sitting with lots of fans and shade which makes sitting outside comfortable. Husband and I got some brisket, which was tender, had a beautiful smoke ring and was loaded with peppery flavor of comfort. We also got pork ribs, which had a good bit with a kiss of smoke. The queso fundido sausage link with Oaxaca and Serrano peppers was melt in your mouth delicious with a bite of spice. The homemade flour tortillas were warm and delicious as we wrapped some of our brisket in them. We also had the cold corn salad which was delightfully delicious. We were also treated to some crispy bark burnt ends. The whole experience at Reese Bros BBQ is outstanding, welcoming and delicious. I highly recommend that everyone try the BBQ at Reese Bros BBQ. The people here are friendly and the food is amazing. read more

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Everything was great! Food, service, and ambiance. I had the Costra and the Otis taco. Both were amazing. The Costra is probably the best taco I've ever eaten - brisket confit. read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Costra taco (left), Otis taco (right) - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The list this. The list that. The dreaded list. Everyone cares about the list. What makes a barbecue spot stand out against the rest? How do you try a number 9 spot and a top 50 spot and know truly what makes one better than the other? That's a question I still don't have the answer to as I've hit 8 of the Texas Monthly Top 50 joints in the past 6 months. What always seems to hit me harder are the places that do something different. Sure, the craft barbecue trays are an elegant show of force, laying out the juicy smoked brisket, the perfectly cooked sausage, and the fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, but what is a barbecue place doing to stand out from the other heavy hitters? At Reese Bros Barbecue, they aren't just focused on the meats. They're focused on how they can infuse that into traditional Mexican dishes like Tostadas, Tortas, Costras, and Tacos. In the heart of San Antonio, they don't serve barbecue with bread. They serve with the freshest flour tortillas. Reese Bros is located just across the road from the Alamodome, placing it right in the heart of the 'tone. The entire venue is outdoors with the ordering station, the separate bar, and plenty of picnic benches and patio-style seating. Even on a hot August day in Texas, there's plenty of shade and fans to prevent the heat from ever becoming an issue. I got to Reese Bros at 10:45 am, 15 minutes before opening. There were about five groups in front of me, with the first containing about 8 people. I sat down with my food at 11:14 am. The front group, being such a large party, took some time to get their order in, but overall not a bad wait. The line is constantly moving, and the separate bar allows you to get a drink while you wait. Being a solo rider, I ordered enough to try what I hoped would be representative of Reese Bros' integrity and their vision. I ordered a link of their Queso Fundido Sausage, their Otis Taco, a Tostada, and a side of the Poblano Mac. I will now list and discuss each item: Queso Fundido Sausage: I've mentioned before in my reviews that having a signature and specialty sausage makes a place go a long way. For their sausage, it tastes exactly how it's listed. It has a stronger cheese profile than a typical choriqueso sausage I've had and definitely brought a kick more than most sausages I've had. It was very impressive. However, in comparison to everything else I had, it was by far the weakest. That's not a diss, it's just a compliment to everything else I'm about to talk about. Otis Taco: As I sat face to face with a glorious creation of the chopped brisket Otis Taco, I used their paper towels to create a bib for myself because I knew it was going to get messy. For $7, the value is insane. The brisket melts in your mouth, and the cilantro and onions really sell that classic Mexican taco vibe, but the real star of the show, the real MVP, is their salsa dona sauce. The sauce has this fusion of garlic and jalapeños that's creamy while still having a kick, which compliments the brisket as well as any house barbecue sauce. The flour tortilla is dense and does a great job holding all the flavors together, which is surprising with how much brisket they threw on it. Tostada: Their tostada comes with the choice of confit brisket or carnitas. I obviously went for the confit brisket, and I'm glad I did. I don't know how to describe how those 2 minutes of destroying the tostada felt, but everything played in harmony like a 100-piece orchestra. The tallow-fried tostada is so crispy and beautiful, with the layer of guac balancing it against the mountain of brisket they added on top. It didn't have a chance to survive as I smoked it. Poblano Mac and Cheese: This was recommended to me by my dad as a must-get. He was right. Their signature side has a similar profile to the salsa dona sauce from the Otis Taco but was more mild and cheesier. It really brings the whole plate together and frankly, I could put a large order of it in my cup holder and crush it the entire drive home. What a treat. One thing I should mention is how great the staff is. I have one of those Texas Monthly passport books, and I've secretly been judging places on how they stamp it. Some joints have stamped it sideways for some reason. The lady at Reese Bros not only took my book and stamped it, but also blew on the ink to dry it before sliding parchment paper between the pages because she knew the ink bled. She solved a problem no other spot had thought of. About 30 minutes after eating, one of the employees referred to me by name and asked how the food was. That's quality customer service. In conclusion, this is some of the best barbecue I've had since starting this journey through Texas. It's more affordable than your typical stand, but the way they play with what makes traditional barbecue traditional really allows Reese Bros to stand out as a one-of-a-kind spot. The greats of Austin better sleep with one eye open because Reese is coming fast. read more

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There's a reason they have a Michelin star. They are busy but they keep the line moving. Friendly service. Plenty of seating. The food was heavenly! The brisket just melted in your mouth. The ribs were tender and flavorful, and the Mac and cheese was a surprise. It is was a poblano Mac and cheese. It wasn't super heavy and cheesy but more like a poblano cheese sauce. It was so tasty!!! It comes out green and you can taste the poblano throughout. A must try. The brisket taco was insane!! House made tortillas and they pile the brisket on! Don't skip it. Overall, this was a 10/10 for me!! read more

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So enter once you get off the street into the first opening. That's where the line starts. There's a line before hand. It's an outside picnic area to eat if you want to. But space is probably limited because this place is popular. My husband ordered the pork ribs and poblano Mac and cheese. I ordered just the contra. My husband said the bbq was tender and no complaints on the mac. But baby, let me tell you about the contra. When i brought the food home, it was in a plastic bag. I looked in the bag and thought i had spilled the barbecue sauce!!! It was a greasy mess. I pulled out the ribs. It wasn't them because they were wrapped in aluminum. It wasn't the poblano because it was red. There was no extra sauce in the bag. It was the contra "juice" AKA grease, oil, whatever it was! I did not eat it. My husband waited two days to eat it. I was scared for him because he has stomach issues. He ate it this morning and said, " they must've tripped and accidentally dropped it into grease. " That's how bad it was! In all of my years, I had never experienced grease coming from food like that. I threw the bag away with the grease in it but I really wish I would've taken a picture. I cannot go back no matter how delicious the ribs may be. If I would've eaten that, there wouldn't have been sleep that night because acid reflux was going to happen, no doubt about it. Beware of contra! read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - The sign outside - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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PARKING: Ample outdoor parking available in 2 different lots with clear signage. INTERIOR/AMBIANCE: Very relaxed and chill. Outdoor seating, some seats in the front and additional seats in the back. All the basics available including sets of plastic utensils, paper towel. A couple of bathrooms are available as well. ORDERING: Stand in line to place food order at the front window. For drinks, you stand in a separate line at the side. SERVICE: Great! Food was served quickly. Server calls out your name and delivers tray to your table. FOOD: WOW! We ordered just 0.5lb of brisket and small side of poblano mac, as well as a brisket taco. Everything was so good & filling. The meat was tender & flavorful with a perfect crust. There were a couple of sauces we could use to dip the meat, both of which were tasty. The poblano mac was creamy with a bit of spice, so delicious. The taco included a hefty portion of brisket with onions & fresh cucumbers cut small, topped with salsa dona... yum. OVERALL: We went about an hour to closing a couple of days earlier and they sold out. Thus, we arrived early on a Sunday morning (before opening), and there was already a line! So glad we returned, the BBQ is amazing. read more

A great and accessible bbq spot in San Antonio. To me, this is what Terry Blacks in Austin used to be. Delicious barbecue (generally) with no line and decent prices. I tried the fatty brisket, smoked buffalo wings, sausage, pork ribs, mac n cheese and potato salad. I had a michelada to wash it down. The smoked buffalo wing surprised me. It was crispy but the meat was still tender. These were great. The brisket was solidly good and went really well with their homemade tortillas and a bit of their spicy bbq sauce. Pork ribs were extremely tender and huge. I'll definitely be coming back to Reese Bros. read more

Review: A Taste of Texas BBQ with a Mexican Flare This acclaimed spot, a verified Texas Monthly 50 Top BBQ award winner, offers a compelling twist on the Texas 'Trinity' of barbecue. It successfully blends traditional slow-smoked meats with an unexpected, yet delightful, Mexican flare, offering everything from standard BBQ by the pound to various taco combinations. The atmosphere is fantastic, featuring a nice outdoor dining area with covered seating that provides a great vibe for enjoying some serious smoke. The Meats: Highs and Lows The Pork Ribs were, without question, the star of the show. They were remarkably tender, truly living up to the promise of being fall-off-the-bone perfect, complete with a satisfyingly good glaze and bark. This is the dish to travel for. The Brisket delivered exactly what you'd hope for from a top-tier Texas joint--it was standard and moist, sliced well, and satisfied the craving for classic smoked beef. The Brisket and Onion Taco served as a nice, if slightly predictable, vessel for the brisket. The combination of brisket with onion, lime, and cilantro was solid; the flavors weren't complex, but they were certainly not bad and added to the restaurant's unique menu identity. However, the Jalapeño and Cheddar Sausage was the only real disappointment. It suffered from a tough and chewy casing and was a little too greasy. The peppery flavor was slightly overwhelming, making it a skip for those who prefer a cleaner, more balanced sausage. Sides and Dessert The sides were inventive and well-executed. The Mac and Cheese stood out, featuring jumbo shells coated in a rich, green poblano cheese sauce. It carried a good flavor with just the right amount of heat--spicy enough to be interesting, but not too much spice to scare anyone away. For dessert, the Blueberry Cobbler was the perfect finish. Served warm, it had a lovely cake-like texture with nice crispy edges. The contrast provided by the frozen whipped cream topping balanced the warm fruit beautifully. The Verdict This BBQ joint earns its accolades, largely thanks to its exceptionally tender pork ribs and unique, flavorful sides like the poblano Mac and Cheese. The atmosphere is inviting and the Mexican-inspired additions to the menu make for a fun change of pace. While the brisket is solid and the sausage needs some tweaking, the overall experience--from the covered outdoor seating to the incredible ribs--makes this a must-try for any serious BBQ enthusiast. read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

A group of friends from work go for lunch all the time. Best bbq and sides in town. Everything is fresh. You gotta get there early The lines are long after 11. They run out quick. read more

The brisket was some of the most tender I've had in my life. Poblano Mac and cheese, herb slaw, ribs and other fixings. Just delicious and worth going to. read more

Wow- stopped by for my first visit yesterday (Saturday) afternoon and I was blown away. Absolutely deserving of the Michelin recommendation! First- everyone was so friendly and helpful. I couldn't believe how quickly our large order was ready! Then the food... wow. The ribs are the best I have had in my life and it isn't even close. Brisket and turkey were also delicious. All sides are spot on. However, the herb slaw was an unexpected sleeper hit. Absolutely crave-worthy! Paired with the Pina Mezcal- perfection. We can't wait to go back. read more

Everything was great. Brisket was tender and flavorful. Don't miss out on the tortillas. Salsa Dona is delicious. Verde Burger was great!

SUPER LONG LINE. Lunch time on the weekend be sure you're ready to wait in line. Luckily they do have shade tarps up but dang they do little for the heat. read more

Probably one of the best BBQ experiences I've had in Texas. Dare I say, better than Terry Black's? There was a line already before it was open and you could tell a lot of these people were locals so you know it's legit. They have a huge outdoor space and a private parking lot which is super convenient. Food was amazing. Their brisket was super tender and tasty even without their sauce. The meat to fat ratio was also high. The queso fundido sausage was just and carnitas were super moist. 10/10 would recommend. They offer a 10% military discount read more

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IMO These are the ratings: Food: 4.8/5 Service: 4.7/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Total: 4.6/5 Go right when they open, it gets packed and they run out quick of the good stuff! read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I went on a weekday at around 11:30am. I was worried it would be majorly packed, but luckily the line wasn't too bad. Overlal I waited maybe 10-15 minutes and after ordering my food came out very quickly. I got turkey, brisket, ribs, and some sausage and our favorites was the brisket and the turkey! We were really surprised about the turkey as I sort of expected it to be dry and almost didn't order it. But instead, it was moist with a wonderful mild smoky flavor. My daughter who is 5 years old and notoriously picky actually liked it a lot which was a wonderful surprise. Some of the brisket was fatty which in my opinion was the best pieces. I think I spent a bit over $100 but I was visiting San Antonio and I figured this was a destination in itself to enjoy some top notch world class barbeque. Excellent place, I'd go again!! I really like the atmosphere of the place, there were a lot of people sitting at the tables having a great time. We did takeout though so didn't sit down. read more

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4 1/2 stars. Really good. One of the meat tacos was fantastic. Ribs were amazing. Solid brisket. Nothing bad and most above average to great. Had most everything. Would be back in a minute if I lived there. Best part was the wait was much much better than Pinkertons. read more

Oh my goodness - best food ever - from the brisket to the coleslaw and potato salad....neat environment and super friendly service. A true Texas gem! read more

Was in the downtown area and mistakenly passed this place up due to all the construction going on. Anyways looked rustic with outside seating. Looking for the front it's looks pretty small but it's not. There is plenty of parking and seating in the back. Was waiting in line for a few minutes but the staff were fast and friendly. I ordered two burritos thinking they were going to be small. They were filled with meat! The potatoes salad was delicious too. The brisket meat was tender and delicious and not dry at all. Will hit this place up again soon! read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Massive brisket burritos - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Off the beaten path, and I only stopped in because a former co-worker is chef here. Imagine my surprise to end up eating some of the best bbq I have ever had. I got the brisket and poblano mac and cheese. Both were put of this world. The brisket just fell apart! The sauces have good flavors, also. The staff does a great job of maintaining the outside tables and food is served promptly. Everything was fresh and delicious. The ambiance is likened to an outdoor beer garden. There is also a bar further in that had a near selection of Mexican and local beers. Come in and give them a shot, it's great food! read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Brisket and poblano mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Best brisket in town along with their queso fundido sausage, and poblano mac and cheese. Have been to many bbq joints all over texas and this by far my #1 spot. Great food and ambiance. read more

This place is okay for location being in downtown. The line does move quickly. Almost all the food has a heat kick to it. Overall the environment isn't bad it's a pretty chill place to go to. read more

This has to be the best bbq in the whole country! I love how everything is seasoned very well, huge portions, and extremely shareable! The staff are very friendly!! They close when they're officially sold out for the day which is understandable but I wish they were open longer read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

the food is excellent. always order the poblano mac and cheese. they were recently awarded a michelin recommendation in 2025. the workers behind the counter are always happy and nice and will provide recommendations. the parking is a gravel lot in the back so drive carefully. read more

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Everything is solid. Everything has a lot of flavors. Only outdoors, we were comfortable with the heaters when it was 50 degrees. No kid friendly sides. Turkey was good for the kiddos. read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - A lil bit of everything. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We are here in San Antonio for sons BMT at JBSA and stopped for Thursday lunch. Line was long but worth the wait. The facility and restrooms were very clean. 4 adults ordered a good variety to experience off the menu. The ribs were amazingly seasoned and juicy as the best brisket you could imagine. The sauce provided was tasty and spicy but not overwhelming. Burger was very good according to my father in law. The Costras was fresh onions was spicy with and filling. All the sides were tried especially the Mac was amazing. We HIGHLY recommend! read more

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I was not impressed. I'm disappointed because San Antonio does not seem to have a good bar b q spot. I ordered the potato salad and okra and beans. The sides were not hitting. I also tried all the meat. The only meat I like was the brisket. I will never stop at this spot again. But at least it was better than Pickertons. read more

Reese Bros Barbecue - The brisket was the only good meat cut. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Delicious! The next wave of regional foods is for sure going to be the Mexican/Tejano BBQ and Texas BBQ Fusion, this place is at the front of the line. read more