We have now had Howzit Hawaiian twice--once as takeout and today dining in. Both experiences have…read morebeen great with zero complaints. I will base this review on today's visit. The staff were super friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in, willing to answer questions and making us feel comfortable throughout our meal. The dining area is small like others have mentioned but we were able to grab a table. I certainly wouldnt lower my review because of it. The food took about 15 minutes to arrive, everything is cooked fresh to order- which I love. We ordered the hapa mixed plate and it was plenty of food for both my husband and I to share. Everything was really good, the salad dressing was delicious. If you want some amazing hawaiian food, with friendly service then give Howzit a try, I doubt you will be disappointed.

Food was okay... depending on who's cooking some dishes were salty: chicken katsu and Ka'lua pork…read more The garlic shrimp was also okay but the shrimp is not Kahuku shrimp. The beach bbq chicken was also okay but it definitely could improve. The macaroni salad and green salad were okay but need better packaging for takeout. Dining area is small and needs improvement... since I was planning to dine in but changed my mind as I entered. Ventilation needs improvement. The kitchen hoods were not adequately venting out the smoke which flowed into the dining area. Price-to-portion for each item was way off compared to what I get at the other Hawaiian restaurants... maybe their operating costs might be high... hope things improve. 2 stars for my first experience. I'll try again in a few months.

I chose this place for my family birthday dinner! There isn't anything they serve that isn't…read moredelicious!! My favorite? The pork ribs! Sides? Loaded baked potato salad, cream corn are my favorite! All of their sides are homemade! Did I mention the desserts?? Their peach cobbler is to die for!! But what made my dinner even more enjoyable was our Hostess, Ms. T! The BEST customer service ever!! Her smile and bubbly personality added to my celebration! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! Go try them out! You won't be disappointed!

This place is just ok. The bbq was good but the brisket was lacking for me. The beef rib was great…read moreand huge but also over $30. Sides were all just ok except the Mac n cheese which was very good.

If you live on the north east side you need to try this BBQ spot. It's at the corner of Gibbs…read moreSprawl and Walzem. Pulling up you can smell the BBQ!! Walking in we were greeted by the owner Orlando. Service was excellent, he went through the whole menu with us and gave us recommendations for our party size. We decided on the party platter or 6. It came with Brisket, pulled pork, chicken, corn, potato salad, beans and green beans. So much food and we still had some left over. All the meat was cooked to perfection. Steady flow of people coming in. I will definitely be back for more now that we have a little BBQ spot near us! If you are in the area stop by and give them a try!!

New place on the outskirts of San Antonio. Came here for some awesome BBQ, Mac & cheese, cream…read morecorn. Brisket was excellent and very tasty.

Not the best tenders, but the service was excellent, there is plenty of room to accommodate large…read moregroups and 20 tenders with for $19.99 is a good deal. They have various tasty sauces to deep your tenders and even your fries if you choose to.

I pass by here all the time and never paid any mind to it. I was actually on the way to Ten Second…read moreRice Noodle nearby and decided to try it out. The fried chicken tender is actually very crispy! There were some pieces that didn't adhere to the tender, but still remained crispy. The fries had a great crisp to them. I got the texas hot spice level on the side just in case it was hotter than I'd like, but it was actually pretty nice. Service is good, with the person that took my order coming by with food and to clear the plate when done. The look of the place is rustic. Country music playing in the background and 4 TVs in total, but unfortunately playing all the same show. Good food, soul-ish more than it is BBQ, but delicious. Give it a go!

Caveat: we came in during an air show weekend and the restaurant had several orders from the air…read moreshow but I have to rate them on our experience not on circumstances. We arrived just as they opened. There was no one to greet us for the first few minutes. Finally, someone came out from the back to let us know that they were busy, which sounded strange since they had just opened, but when they explained about the air show it made sense. The music is loud but that's expected. It is a bar after all...that serves barbecue. We ordered at the bar and sat down. BWE and I shared the Chuckwagon Classic Plate, and we added 1/3 lb of brisket. My son had the same Classic Plate. We got the beans and fries as our sides. When our food was brought to us, the server didn't give us utensils. We had to ask her for them. The portions seemed small. The brisket was not hot. It was room temperature. The fries and beans were just okay. We were underwhelmed. This is Texas. Our expectations were high but we were disappointed. It could be that the order from the air show overwhelmed them and left them little strength to give attention to our order so I'll give them a little grace and give them two stars instead of one. We won't be back.

Outstanding BBQ! Drove through a small industrial area in…read moreSelma to get to this place, and it's connected to a Mexican food restaurant as well. Noticed upon entrance, a humongous outdoor space connected to both restaurants which included plenty of outdoor seating tables and a stage. It must get busy on the weekends and I assume there's entertainment. Friendly greeting upon entering and seat yourself. Lots of TVs with Chive and enjoyed the country music in the background. Excellent service! Our server was friendly and checked on us frequently. Complimentary tortilla chips with a special seasoning and queso were brought to the table . I liked the seasoning. There's also a small complimentary condiment and BBQ sauce bar- which included onions, pickles, jalapeños, regular and spicy BBQ sauce. Pickles were nice and appeared home made. I dipped my meats in combos of both sauces, I enjoyed them both. We all ordered the two meat combos $18 with your choice of two sides and served with Texas toast. I ordered the brisket and pulled pork. Both were excellent! The brisket had a nice tiny fatty edge and was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The pulled pork was deelish. Good portion size too. I enjoyed the beans, but the coleslaw not so much. The slaw was bland and had no flavor. Others at my table ordered the tater tots, which were highly seasoned and had a nice crunch. We were so full, had some leftovers for the next day. Great BBQ, great service!

Such a fun place right outside the gate of Randolph AFB! We stopped in randomly one Friday night to…read moregrab a bite to eat and had our baby with us, so we decided to sit out on the patio. There was a musician singing and playing guitar, and he was really good, which made the atmosphere even better. The drinks were great and the food was even better. We ordered wings and a pizza and really enjoyed both. It also felt very family-friendly. There's a small play area just off the outside deck, and several kids were down there playing, which was nice to see. The highchairs can be a little hard to spot, but they do have them inside near the restrooms. Overall, it was a great experience and we'll definitely be coming back!

This was our first time here. We arrived on the later side of the evening (8:30 pm) and were a…read morelittle surprised to learn that the kitchen closes at 9pm. We had planned to have a few drinks before grabbing dinner but we didn't plan the timing correctly. No biggie...regardless, the food was pretty solid! Both the kimchi fries and dumplings offered a unique taste that sit differently than most other places. It was a pleasant different though. The fries were great and the dumplings complimented the drinks! My partner had a Moscato and I chose a beer flight. Overall the vibe was good. We just missed out on some live music as they were just wrapping up their set. Nevertheless, we will be better prepared next time!

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! We showed up about 45 minutes before the kitchen…read moreclosed and they were still so welcoming and never made us feel rushed. I ordered the BBQ parfait with a grape lemonade and gooooodness... it was delicious and super filling!! We also had the chance to meet one of the owners, who was really nice. The staff overall was kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. The inside is pretty small with just a few tables both inside and outside, but it had a cozy vibe. I'd definitely love to come back and try more items on the menu!

The theme, "Purple Pig" is genius. The people working here are really nice…read more The ambience is okay. Old school music was good but the volume was too much to bear. How can you relax and have a conversation with your friends or a date if you can't hear yourselves think? The service is nonexistent and that's fine because it's your basic fast food concept. Not a problem. However, the food is more industrial based than true Texas BBQ. My brisket was very dry. They slather a lot of BBQ sauce on top of your meat. Why? Because the meat is either old or dry or both. Mine was very dry. The beans were drenched in sugar. The Mac and Cheese lacked (cheese) taste. We love good BBQ. This is not good BBQ. Compare to the Burnt Bean in Sequin and you will understand. The burnt bean runs out of product leaving long lines for their food; it's real BBQ, fresh homemade food. You can taste it.

DoorDashed lunch order for legit BBQ and the whole family enjoyed it…read more Highlights: - Pulled pork sandwich: huge pile of meat and big bun natural without sauce. My picky 22 year old pork connoisseur 12 year gobbled it all up. 5 stars - Brisket: tasty with a bit char and smoke flavor. 4 stars - Mac and cheese: on the lighter side being not too cheesy or creamy but decent flavor in the large corkscrew noodles. 3.5 stars - Pork rib: very tasty not much meat 3.5 stars - Can do a combo of 2 meats - Doirdashable: sometimes only subpar places are available. Midlights: - Green beans: just ok and big mooshy but think that's standard in Texas - No fries in DoorDash Lowlights: - Didn't get the chance to enjoy the ambience or great service people talk about since we got delivery. Had a solid lunch delivered and would be happy to order from there again--or visit next time.

Decided to give Big Fred's BBQ a try since I was in Selma to get gas at the Costco. They are…read morelocated on the I-35 frontage road right past Evans Road and before Retama. They are open Wednesday through Saturday. A nice couple in the food truck helped me out. They have a large menu of meats and said they had all the meats on the menu today. I opted for the two meat combo with brisket and turkey. Had green beans and mac & cheese as my sides. Some of the best sauce in the area. I could have used another serving. Not overly sweet and may have included mustard. Brisket was good, but not great. It really needed more smoking time to get a thicker smoke ring and cold have benefitted by more bark. The turkey was tasty and had a good smoke flavor. The green beans were cooked with bacon and seasoned with pepper. I liked the flavor, but the beans were too mushy for me. I wish they used fresh green beans. The mac and cheese was very good. Nice and creamy with a good cheese flavor.