We went to San Antonio for my son's Boot Camp graduation for the Air Force. The first day we were here, we wanted to try some Texas BBQ and found this place. I ordered the one meat plate with cole slaw and bacon cheddar potatoes and it was yummy. The coleslaw was just right on the sweetness and the potatoes were buttery and cheesy with chives and a little bacon. My mom ordered the pork belly burnt ends. They were sweet and savory with a nice BBQ flavor. She ordered the green beans and creamed corn. The green beans had a smoky taste and the corn was sweet and creamy. My son who is now an Airman wanted to try Smokey Mo's so we returned. This time, I ordered the two meat plate with smoked turkey and had to get the pork belly burnt ends. My sides were a green salad and creamy potato salad. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants some good ole' Texas barbecue. The staff was nice and the restaurant was comfy and cozy. Try the BIG RED soda in a bottle or Agave creme soda from the soda fountain. My mom paid $136 dollars total with a military discount for seven people. Please go to Smokey Mo's! It will not disappoint. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - One meat plate with brisket, coleslaw, and bacon cheddar potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was great barbecue, plain and simple. I ordered the pork rib plate with two sides of choice: Green Beans and Bacon Cheddar Potatoes, and both were delicious supplements. The main event was tender, perfectly cooked pork ribs (about 6 of them) with a side of sauce which had just the right amount of kick to it. I mean I could've have asked for a better bbq sauce. The combo included two slices of white bread and a garnish of pickle slices and onions. I sprang for a dessert, the Oreo Chocolate pudding which was velvety soft and delicately sweet featuring a softened Oreo cookie right in the center. It was perfection! I reiterate. This is bbq done right, without all the gimmicks. My final comment is Bill who?? read more

I ordered in the app which was easy and allowed me to decide just what I wanted. Drove up, told them I'd ordered online and it was bagged and ready for me. No one in front of me in the line. It smelled fantastic all the drive home. My car was heated and I have heated seats....now why am I telling you this? Because once I got it all set up it was lukewarm at best. But I dug in anyway. My double corn was great as usual but the problems begin when I tried to eat my burnt ends. There is burnt and too done. My plastic fork broke off when I tried to spear my burnt ends. Sad. But I gathered it all up, added more sauce to help loosen it and threw it in the microwave. 30 seconds at a time. Then let it sit in that sauce a while. It helped but I think if it had been hot I would not have had the problem. The ends were still very chewy but that's OK. No more forks broken. Great taste...I like the ends because they are chewy and I like to split them in half to make a sandwich as well. I still have one rib and some ends to enjoy for lunch tomorrow. The corn is fantastic with some cheese in it. I had to get double corn I like it so much. The lady at the window was nice. I'm sure temperature is not a problem if you eat there and frankly not been a problem for my pickup before. So it's not a normal thing. So stop in and check it out. Though I didn't get it this time the baked potato with brisket is great. read more

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Honest review. Got 3 meat rib, sausage, and brisket. Sides were coleslaw, Mac and cheese. Sausage was decent on par with other local places, ribs were ok, couldn't really get any smoke flavor and had to drown them in mo's spicy. Now for the brisket, brisket was dry, smoke ring almost non existent had to smother its in bbg to mask the dryness. Brisket is better at Rudy's in my opinion, it doesnt even compare to blacks, saltlick, harmony, ect. Place is nice but as the kids say mid solid 3​ read more

The food was good, especially the cream of corn. The brisket or the sausage with the BBQ sauce was delicious. Definitely would go back.

Whenever I travel, I always go on a little BBQ sojourn to see what others are doing. Last year's work trips took me to Cleveland... ‍Pass and Long Beach. With no car, Compton was too far for Bludso's so again pass.Personal vacation took me to Honolulu. Hawaiian BBQ is good but I wanted some southern Q and the only place was on the other side from Waikiki so another pass. This year's first work trip is to San Antone. Now Texas is one of the BBQ kingdoms in our country. All kinds of mom and pops with good q. San Antone never seems to make that list of BBQ stops tho. I perused Uber Eats and some looked gross (I mean you would post THAT as your advertisement???) I can across Smokey Mo's. Looked good. Ordered from Uber Eats. The driver picked up the order but didn't deliver. I guess (allegedly) he got a free 3 way, and a bottle of sauce and salsa‍. I re- placed my order. Beautiful looking plate. This 3 meat combo or 3 way as we say in the Town was... EIGHTEEN DOLLA!!! $18 for 3 ribs, 2 sausages and hella brisket. This plate woulda been $42 with nowhere near the portions. $18!!!!! You see that plate below??!! $18!!! Ribs. Smokey, tender and just enough bite so that you know you're eating meat. Not rough at all. Sausage excellent. Almost coarse ground like I like my sausage (Taylor's ). The brisket tho was the star as it should be it Texas. I got like 4 nice slices of brisket. Very flavorful with the right amount of bark and a little fat but ooh so tender and juicy. The amount of brisket I got alone woulda cost me $25 back home. Sides were good. Don't judge me on my macaroni likings. y'all already know what kind of Mac I like and abhor‍( can I keep my Black card please). Look. Not only was this an extreme value, but outstanding q. I see this is a mini chain. Come to the Bay man and make a killin' Says Go.Eat.That... San Antone is on the Q map!! Oh!!! One ding. This is a pet peeve of mine and I guess I should start traveling with my own utensils. I explicitly asked for utensils as I'm traveling. Alas none came. This happens to me often. I'm sure the sides woulda been better if I had a spoon, fork or a spork rather than eating the sides with a left over rib bone‍ read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - 3 way ribs, jalapeno sausage, brisket, potato salad and macaroni - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First off- LOVE LOVE LOVE that they have SPUDS! But.. I opted out of indulging on one today. I went for the 1 meat combo instead. Burnt ends, the charro beans and a side salad with ranch. 13.99$ They have the quintessential white bread bagged and ready if you want it- containers of BBQ so you can decide how much or little you want PLUS- they have a wonderful cauldron of WARM BBQ sauce to up the game. They also have a sald bar type situation with pickled jalapeños, sliced onions, pickles and a couple choices of sauces. Love the decor - some country music playing to help - a variety of desserts including Banana Pudding, pecan pie and apple pie. Their menu is pretty great including a limited LUNCH MENU perfect for any budget. Recommend 100% read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - 1 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Mid. Wanted bbq and this was the first place that popped up in my google search. It had good Yelp reviews so I decided to drive over there. I got the two meat plate with brisket, chicken, mac & cheese and cheesy potatoes. I also got their limited time chocolate pie. Everything smelled sooo good. The pie looked great, the potatoes looked bland but the rest looked good. The chicken was yummy! It had a lot of pepper flavor but was good. The Mac and cheese reminded me of chick-fil-a's and was good too. The brisket was terrible. It was tough and chewy. The potatoes were an absolute shit show. The worst potatoes I've ever had. No flavor whatsoever and tasted like it was sitting in water. The pie was not that good either. It was super sweet but tasted like they used a super cheap chocolate or oil instead of butter to make it. I took a few bites and some bites had an odd taste to the crust. Then there would be a random huge chunk of chocolate chip. Chocolate fudge pies are my absolute favorite so I was HIGHLY disappointed with this. All together, my 2 meat plate and slice of chocolate pie cost me $23.25. I only ate the Mac & cheese and chicken. Everything else was thrown away. I ordered through the drive thru and the service was pretty quick which was nice. Overall, I will not be back. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Chocolate pie - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food was delicious! 10 out of 10 My mac and cheese was nice and creamy, the green beans had a good flavor and the brisket was perfect. Jaquelyn was my cashier it was my first time here she explained everything very clear and was very polite and patient. She even offered a dessert and for me to sign up for rewards. Excellent customer service!! read more

Had the double meat plate...all brisket with Pinto Beans, and Potato Salad and a large Dr. Pepper from the drive thru... Perfection! Thanks guys! read more

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The staff were great. The burnt pork ends were sad. I tasted one and I had to stop. Whatever flaked seasoning that is used, the whole jar must have been dumped on top by accident. The paper it was wrapped had the flaked seasoning all over it, and the pork ends were swimming in it. The parts that hadn't caramelized had the seasoning in a cakey texture. I can't come back because I had someone waiting on me at home. Not sure if it was an accident or yall decided it needed extra. It is a hit or miss with this location. The food is excellent then it takes a weird turn. read more

Beans are amazing. Cream corn on point. Jalapeño sausage delicious but the brisket is no less than eating at Rudy's bbq just eh I was going to give it a 3 star but they offer a military discount for that they deserve a 5 star rating Wife loved the turkey and the green beans read more

My whole family hates their bbq sauce, so that hinders us being able to eat unless we take this to go. We also feel they are limited on sides and they are not that noteworthy. It's all freshly cooked but not the way we like them. We like buttered potatoes but theirs are bland. The corn is okay. Now what we really like from Smokey Moe's is their chicken. 5/5. Their chicken is one of the best we have had. You don't need any sauce on it. It's fine just the way it is. The other bbq is just average. Their breakfast tacos are pretty good. Good tortillas and eggs. read more

Stopped into location off 410 for a quick business lunch. It's counter order set up. Lots of options on the menu. I got a baked potato with brisket. It was very good. read more

Great food and excellent service. The meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. I love that they sell all their meats by the quarter pound so you can try a little of everything. read more

Texas brisket and $3 Yuengling. Best lunch in San Antonio. What is it with San Antonio and great food in strip malls? read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Sandwich combo. Brisket sandwich with green beans. Choice of beverage was the best lager around. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The employees take this place from 3 stars to 5. Even the manager checked on us for no reason, that was nice. So it was my first time. I got the double meat sandwich, extra lean which costs .50 extra The brisket sandwich to be honest tasted to me like Arbys, which I do like. The mac n cheese was ok, watery more than creamy. I am surprised they do not have french fries, but the buttered potatoes were ok. Love the generously stocked condiment station, plenty of pickles and onions which I love to pile on my brisket. The banana pudding actually had bananas! The chocolate cake was a good basic cake just like you make at home, nothing fancy, but hits the spot. Generous slice for about $5, great to take home to eat with ice cream. There was a large lunch time crowd of mostly men on work lunch, retirees, and several soldiers. Everybody seemed to be regulars here and really like the food. I definitely will eat here again. read more

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I went here for dinner while on a business trip to San Antonio, and on the recommendation of several local coworkers. When I realized that it was a chain, my expectations dropped significantly. I ordered the brisket (because Texas) and jalapeño sausage. The place is setup for quick service, and seems like your typical BBQ joint, so nothing special as far as ambiance, but basically what I was expecting from a quick service restaurant. The food came out so quickly, that I barely had time to fill my drink and sit down when they called my order. The brisket was flavorful, juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, much to my surprise. The jalapeño sausage was pretty tasty, but the casing was kind of tough. Not a deal-breaker, but a little chewier than I was expecting. The mac and cheese was flavorful and creamy, and the potato salad was pretty decent as well. While this isn't the best BBQ I've ever had, for a chain, it was definitely respectable. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Brisket with jalapeño sausage, mac & cheese and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So good! Took my daughter here to taste Texas BBQ and she loved it! Love Smokey MO's!

Decent Casual BBQ restaurant with a drive thru. We arrived later in the evening for dinner, our first time here. Friendly greeting upon entering by all employees and menu is posted above ordering counter. We both decided on the 2 meat plates with 2 sides. I ordered the brisket, chicken, and double order of green bean for my 2 sides. I really wanted to have a salad as a double side, but the cashier said that was not possible. Maybe that can be made as an option in the future. Self serve complimentary condiment bar includes jalapeños, pickles, onions, salsas, lemons, limes, and their BBQ sauce. The brisket was awesome! Melt in your mouth awesome. Chicken was great too, but the brisket shines. We enjoyed the BBQ sauce as well. I didn't particularly care for the green beans-they reminded me of canned green beans. Not my fave. Plate also came with 2 slices of white bread. Overall good, with maybe a small tweak in menu. Friendly service and clean restaurant. read more

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This is my first time here. I was met with a smile by the cashier and she was helpful with answering my questions about the menu. I ordered the #3 lunch special, by recommendation. It was very good! You can order it with your choice of a variety of meats; I chose lean brisket. The meat is so tender and flavorful! It's easy to see why they are rated so well. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - #3 lunch special with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Chicken was so delicious not dry at all staff was very friendly clean facility smiles every where. Husband enjoyed the awesome baked potato . Pork..Brisket were too his living read more

Bruh. Like..... Didn't know it was a drive thru because I didn't read much and just wanted to see what's up with this TX BBQ. Convenient - 5 It's a drive thru, nuff said Food - 1.5 BBQ was not it. Dry brisket that had a crumbling texture. Turkey was just dry. The only thing good was their jalapeno sausage. But please DO NOT GET the turkey wrap or any wrap at that. It's legit a flour tortilla with sliced meat in it. It's a flour taco with bbq meat and that's it. Do. Not. Buy. (Unless you're a 5 year old child and picky af) Service - 3 They were nice, a little impatient because I was lost the whole time in their menu so it's a little on me. read more

Good spot for lunch - order at the counter and food is ready by the time you get your fountain drink and find a spot to sit. Furniture is wooden and decor is typical of a barbecue restaurant. They have spicy and regular barbecue sauce, both were very good. Also comes with white bread if you choose (optional). The meat was cooked nicely, the brisket was a little dry but still flavorful with a nice smoke ring, the chopped was absolutely delicious! They have warm barbecue sauce over near the drinks which was not labeled, I was a bit disappointed to see that when I was throwing away my meal because I would've liked to have some. There is also a cooler past the drinks with a lot of different toppings, like pickles and lemons, etc, also not labeled and covered with a solid lid, which would have been nice to know. Overall a great lunch spot. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - 2 Meat Plate - Brisket & Chopped with Pinto Beans and Cole Slaw - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was great. Orders were taken right away and assembled quite quickly. Casual atmosphere where you would be comfortable after floating the river or even relaxed casual. read more

Arriving in SATX from outta state, I have been surprised at the hit-or-miss quality of available BBQ. (Smoky Mo's is a standout among these.) A decent diner -- like the Route 35 -- goes a long way to improve the overall dining situation. Essentially a Tex-Mex BBQ menu, Smokey Mo's leans toward the Mex side; the offerings are good, not too spicy, and properly cooked. I appreciated the cole slaw and the potato salad. But! .... ALL items were seasoned with TOO MUCH SALT! I visited the location on 1604 Loop near the Schaenfeld Rd intersection at dinner time on a Tuesday evening. There is modified table wait service where patrons order at a counter and the wait service delivers beverages and meals to the table. Service is very speedy and, for my single dinner visit, remarkably attentive and responsive. The ambience is typical BBQ joint, with just the right smoky aroma, without being heavy or gritty and with a pleasantly moderate sound level -- had I had a companion, we could sustain an enjoyable conversation. The impression is pleasantly clean and fresh. This was a 4.5-Star meal: it would be an easy 5-Star mark had the kitchen been more reserved in their application of salt. read more

This place is great, whenever we travel out of town we find bbq places to try and this one is right up there with some of the best. We had brisket and it was so tender and tasty. My only regret is I can't stay in San Antonio longer to eat here more often. read more

Ordered the $10 lunch combo (baked potato, brisket as the meat, and Mac-n-Cheese as the side. I used the drive through option so I have no comments on service or ambiance. Food-wise, the meat was tasty but there was so little that it was mainly just Mac and cheese and potato. The potato tasted weird, wasn't good enough to finish it, and the Mac and cheese was just also weird, like it was from a microwave. I've had better barbecue. Mid food. read more

Very tender meats, brisket was made well. Ask for extra bbq sauce. Service was very quick however the food was cold. Lots of parking and lots of seating to eat inside. read more

We were looking for real Texas BBQ and found this recommended online. It is a storefront with counter service. Food was average with small portions for a large price! Staff didn't seem to care much. Inside the restaurant was a little dirty and needs to be cleaned up and updated. read more

Very delicious brisket and sausage along with the Mac and cheese. Very friendly staff.

Got the brisket, corn, coleslaw, jalapeño sausage and burner ends. Food was delicious except for the burnt ends. It was tough and not soft at all like other burnt ends I've had. read more

Oddly enough I tend to avoid County themed places as a big black guy but this place is really good. I like them better than Rudy's. Also the breakfast Tacos are really good!! read more

The food choices offered were pretty broad when it comes to a barbecue restaurant. Service was a little bit slow. Two people at the register and it took 15 minutes to place an order with five people in each line. The person that took my order did not know how to count back change. She had to break out a calculator and Consult with a manager. My bill came up to 3790 and when the machine said $two dollars ninety cents , I told her that I will give her a dime and that she can give me 3 one dollar bills. This had her in total confusion. The ambience was pretty decent, especially for a business within a strip center. read more

Wow! Just ordered from here using Uber Eats. I got a loaded baked potato (no sour cream or chives), the creamed corn and a brisket wrap (added the extra brisket to the potato) - WOW! Wonderful flavor, the sauce wasn't even opened and that's how you know the meat is good! read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food is amazing for the price I definitely plan on going again. The place is very clean and the staff are friendly too read more

First time visit. Friendly helpful staff. Clean and roomy environment. Restroom clean. I ordered a sausage wrap my daughter ordered a brisket wrap. read more

I popped in about 10 mins before close one night when the BBQ craving kicked in and was happy with the food. I got the 3 plate with brisket, ribs, and pork. I don't recall the sides but the portion was good and I felt satisfied. I think the best part was the BBQ sauce. I tried both that they offered and enjoyed both. I think the brisket was my favorite out of the 3 and I'll probably just go with that next time. Service was good even with them closing soon (obviously I took the food to-go). The desserts looked good but I didn't get any. I'll eat here again when the BBQ cravings come back. read more

Well we had been a regular customer and the BBQ was great till October then we noticed we were getting sliced that had some fat and by December 21,2024 it was all fat. We had sliced beef and a sliced sandwich and 70 % was pure waste. So we are now going to be looking for a new place o find some good BBQ. Usually when you see food quality go down especially BBQ it never recovers. Sad read more

First time I've gone for breakfast. I don't have time to run back. I ordered 7 breakfast tacos got 6. Way to much egg for a bacon and egg tacos. The only good thing that came out of my order was the brisket tacos. The brisket was great. Seriously though the amount of eggs was enough for 2 tacos easily. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - 410 in San Antonio - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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