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    South Barbecue

    4.5 (245 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    MEAT + SIDES
    Stephanie K.

    As featured in BON APÉTIT, and within walking distance of 2 World Heritage sites (read more in their BA feature), it's excellent BBQ at an incredible value - pick 2 (sides + 1/2lb POST OAK SMOKED meat) for $15. Although counter-service, the staff is attentive as if part-owners, taking care with describing dishes & picking up plates. COLLEEN recommends BARBECUE TACOS, but I'm craving basics - BRISKET + JALAPEÑO SAUSAGE for me! Honorable mention to my new favorite PICKLES (these are where it's AT! Somewhere between sweet & savory with a surprise proprietary spice blend - coriander??). A side in itself, def making a SANDWICH extra-special. BRISKET - Smoky, melty, peppered. Excellent BBQ - it's a slow burn. The sauce is something special - sweet but super with lingering black pepper. SAUSAGE needs no introduction, it's cheesy & smoky with snappy casing, well done. THIS creamed corn (ELOTE) has HEAT! It's more cheesy (cotija) than creamy, but the fiery topping compliments the meat. MARTIN'S POTATO BREAD - makes it a vegetable, right? So much better than plain old white. Thanks very much for the kind hospitality (LOTS of airy space for friends & family indoors & out), will come again (up to 7 days a week!).

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    Rubén L.

    Just north of downtown San Antonio sits South BBQ, and no, the name isn't a reference to geography. It's a salute to the South's deep influence on American barbecue and a nod to the Tex-Mex flavors that dress up the tray alongside the smoked meats. The setup feels familiar to any Central Texas barbecue pilgrim: meat by the pound, plates, sides and deserts, and the sweet perfume of post oak hanging in the air. The plate format, however, strays from the standard barbecue-joint playbook. Don't expect the usual two- or three-meat combination. Here, a plate comes with a single meat selection, two sides, and your choice of tortillas or white bread. Some folks may grumble about the one-meat rule, but the serving is generous enough--a little more than a quarter-pound of meat alongside two hearty sides. Ordering is done at the counter, where a friendly crew patiently walks guests through the menu before delivering the food directly to the table. I ordered the brisket plate with mustard potato salad, charro beans, and flour tortillas. My dining partner added a side order of pork ribs and a serving of street corn. The brisket arrived in thick slices sporting a handsome bark. Each bite carried a distinct post oak flavor, the kind that reminds you this meat spent quality time in a smoker rather than under a heat lamp. The mustard potato salad was bright and tangy, while the charro beans were downright excellent, rich, savory, and worthy of their own spotlight. The pork ribs arrived a touch warmer than room temperature, but their sweet-and-spicy crust helped make up for it. Beneath that seasoning was tender, juicy meat that pulled cleanly from the bone without falling apart. The street corn came served in a cup rather than on the cob, more esquites than traditional elote. The corn was smoked but didn't have the char and texture that comes from traditional street corn, but it was corn slowly smoked and the dish still delivered. The combination of corn, creamy sauce, cheese, and seasoning created what can only be described as a direct portal to the Almighty Himself. The dining room offers a mix of booths and high-top tables, while the outdoor space features picnic-table seating that feels right at home in Texas barbecue culture. Whether you settle inside or out, South BBQ serves up a thoughtful blend of Central Texas tradition and Tex-Mex influence; proof that good barbecue doesn't have to stay in its lane.

    Turkey BBQ Plate
    Jermaine Y.

    I was surprised!! If you're looking for a BBQ location with a Tex-Mex feel this is it. The service was fantastic, the bar and sitting area is an open family style concept, I promise you will leave here full! Overall, 10/10!!

    1/2 lbs brisket, 1/2 lbs ribs, charro beans, potato   bread
    Denise M.

    Amazing BBQ. Flavors are unreal, smoked goodness. Charro Beans - yummy. Service was quick and very friendly. Very nice neighborhood and inside was nice and cool and clean. High marks for this place

    Brisket and Ribs

    Food was 10/10, Brisket melted like a stick of butter left in the Mojave, and the ribs practically jumped off the bone! Service was really quick and the staff were super friendly and helpful with everything. The vibe was also awesome, the smell of the Post Oak was truly the cherry on top of the whole experience. This is unequivocally the best BBQ spot and is certainly worth stopping by!

    Megan K.

    Decent bbq spot. It's in a good location with good curb appeal, however with the pizza spot on the back, the parking lot fills up fast. We went at 5:30/6pm on a Friday night, and there were only two other families eating inside. Very quiet, and nice patio we had to ourselves. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Prices are average, but the bbq isn't anything to rave about. It was VERY peppery, so personally not my thing. I'd say the ribs are a 7/10, pork was really wet and fatty I'd give that a 3/10, and brisket was tender and fell apart so that was an 8/10. The mustard potato salad was the best side, same with the beans. The slaw was soaking wet too! It's vinegar based so I kind of understand but it was legit just slaw mix and vinegar. The whole experience was underwhelming and nothing was really in your face amazing. If you want to scratch your bbq itch, this might suffice though.

    Terri N.

    SSSSSO happy I stumbled across this place! I unexpectedly discovered South Barbecue on Memorial Day weekend while raving g good barbecue. This place is located on Main Street in a small village of other businesses. These businesses all share the same small parking area which is in back which made it difficult to find parking. This place is exactly what you'd expect from a barbecue place....wooden booths, wooden bar area and the distinct smell of smoked meats and burning wood. Menu options are typical but be sure to confirm what you're ordering as it can be slightly confusing on the plate orders. I ordered brisket, ribs, barracho beans and potato salad. I cannot describe how amazing the food was! The meats were smoked perfectly! And I loved the pickled cucumbers and onions!!!! Although I misunderstood the menu, they made it right with my order with no extra charge, the service was fast and fantastic and the food was amazing. I will return for sure!

    Turkey breast, elote, mexican rice, sausage, homemade tortillas.
    Kirra A.

    The food here is AMAZING! Absolutely love coming here, ordered for takeout multiple times but just recently came to dine in, portions are good, food is delicious, and the whole vibe of the restaurant is just really chill. The staff are friendly as well!

    Jan 2026 TV above the front bar
    Susan C.

    04 Jan 2026 We saw this place on Saturday as we were tooling down N. Main to Main St. Pizza. So we decided to try it today. It's a lot larger than we first thought. It had been described as a patio place, so we thought it was only outside seating. Wrong. There is tons of indoor seating as well. Booths, tables and high stool seating. The place is very clean. The staff picks up after you leave. It's down pretty quick. We weren't sure about parking, so we parked on the street. I did ask a staff person later and she said you can park in the lot behind them. It's shared with the pizza place that's located behind them. You order at the counter and then it's brought to you. We had the turkey breast plate with rice, beans and tortillas. Also a brisket plate with potato salad and Cole slaw with potato bread. While the brisket was very tender, the husband felt it had too much fat. He wasn't happy with the potato salad and slaw. 'the slaw is too much like Bill Millers' and he's not a fan of mustard. I was very happy with my turkey and sides. The turkey is peppered. The charro beans and rice have great flavor. The flour tortillas were a bit different. Very thin, yet when cooled, were still reasonably soft. You can get soft drink refills. No condiment counter for onions and pickles. Each plate has a few slivers of pickled onion and a few slices of pickles.

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    Roland G.

    First off this spot is beautiful for a barbecue place, nice interior, plenty of seating, parking is a bit tight but that's ok. The barbecue here is worth every penny and reasonably priced. You can tell hard work and love is put into this food because my god it is so delicious. Brisket is post oak smoked and the flavor comes through beautifully. The rice and beans are as if your lovely mother from San Antonio made them herself, full of flavor and seasoned well. The pickled red onions give it a nice accompaniment and the tortillas are perfectly done. Jess, the employee in front was so nice and helpful, food came out quick and hot. New favorite barbecue spot I will be back now that I know where good barbecue is served!

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    Jen H.

    I was running errands and hadn't eaten all day, so I found this spot only 5 minutes from where I was and had to try their barbecue. I believe they had another location previously, but I had not gone to that location either. I got the barbecue plate which comes with a 1/2lb meat, two choices of sides, and either tortillas or potato bread. I dined in, and they also gave a little side of bbq sauce and pickled onions & pickles. The brisket was good but not amazing, but I think it's partly due to the slower turnover rate on a Monday afternoon. I'll have to come back on the weekend to try their barbecue again. Four stars for now for the quality of the meat. I liked that there was indoor and outdoor seating--the weather was so nice, and I was able to enjoy my meal in the fresh air. Service was also very friendly and quick.

    Turkey plate
    Erique F.

    The ambiance is fine because it's empty. The service is fine because you order at the counter and they bring you your food. I wanted to order fatty brisket because that's my Texas BBQ go to but was told they were only serving lean brisket at this time. Absurd. The sides are small. BBQ sauce is too sweet; tastes just like raspberry vinaigrette. Switched to turkey rather than the lean brisket. Dessert was small too. This place is fine for what they got going, but don't get it twisted; this isn't among the elite BBQ establishments in TX. This is probably a half a step above the "fast food BBQ" offered by Bill Miller.

    Chopped brisket sandwich, chips and queso
    Taylor S.

    I came across this place on Instagram. I saw a picture of their brisket enchilada special that they have on Mondays. I knew I had to stop by to try them. So we stopped by yesterday around 5:30. There was plenty of parking in the lot, it didn't look like the pizza place (Lovers Pizza) that this place is connected to was open. There was a small line but it went by pretty quickly and we were able to place our order. I ordered the brisket enchiladas (of course) and my wife ordered the chopped brisket sandwich and the chips and queso. We got our sodas and sat down and our food came out right after. Everything was delicious! The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. We even had enough to take leftovers. The space is also cute. They had games playing on the tv, and it felt very comfy in there. It seems like they have different specials daily, but Mondays are chili dogs, frito pie, and brisket enchiladas.

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    Really great BBQ in a great location with good parking. Reasonably priced and lots of variety. Would definitely go again.

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    Clean location nice tables and booths available. friendly service good menus selection. ambience is very nice.

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    Jes was so friendly Told me their background Run don't walk and get the brisket This place is gonna be ranked soon!!

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    Pinkerton's Barbecue - Bacon Mac n cheese, jalapeño rice, beef brisket, pork ribs, local brew

    Pinkerton's Barbecue

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown
    $$

    It was a bit of a hoof to walk here from our hotel, but it was our last night and even though we…read morewere not hungry, we had to go since this was one of the best barbecue places. I wasn't hungry, but still managed to eat some of the ribs, pimento cheese, and brisket, all of which were very good. The potato salad looked like deviled egg, potato salad. The pimento cheese was so good. I wish I had gotten a larger size than a small to take to go. It was definitely worth going to and we took our food to go for the plane the next day. The guys behind the counter were funny and helpful. Given the late hour, there was no line and we walked straight in.

    In San Antonio for my nephew's graduation from Army Combat Medic training graduation, for Family…read moreDay, we opted to "cater" our meal. We ordered take out and enjoyed awesome BBQ from Pinkerton at our hotel room. Why Pinkerton? We check reviews and asked locals, it was a great choice. We ordered ribs (dry rub + wet), sliced and chopped brisket, plus the fixing - the meat was truly outstanding - moist, tender, and the meat, not the rub or sauce was emphasized. The only downside to takeout? The beef ribs, which I called "Flintstone ribs" are only available on site...so it I will have to dine in the restaurant the next time I'm in San Antonio. And based on the line which was forming before it opened, it's a popular place for a reason. Texas BBQ + Shiner Boke, it's a combination which cannot be beat, check it out. I definitely will when I visit San Antonio again so I can try the beef ribs BBQ and re-assess my review.

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    Pinkerton's Barbecue - IG: tonylameats | Sliced turkey, sliced brisket, pork rib, jalapeno sausage, mac n cheese, aunt may blueberry cobbler!

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    The County Line

    The County Line

    3.1(1.3k reviews)
    1.7 miDowntown
    $$

    Party of 2 on a Sunday 1730…read more OVERALL Great service and really good food. SERVICE Seated immediately in a two seater booth at the bar. Lee was our server. Very attentive, very kind, genuine, and personable. He provided us entry tickets to a local place for us to continue enjoying our visit. GARDEN FRESH MIXED GREENS with SMOKED PECAN VINAIGRETTE Fresh, crisp spring mix. The cucumbers were flavorful and juicy. Dressing was smoky, mildly sweet, and tasted like mild buttery pecans. GRILLED WINGS Mind-blowing! Large sections, very juicy, smoky, spiced very well! Great flavor from the grill. COUNTY LINE BRISKET TACOS Unfortunately this item cannot be reviewed. It did not have a good day and was taken off our table and Bill. GRANDMA'S BANANA PUDDING Worth a try! Has fresh bananas. The pudding tasted freshly made that day. Great flavor and the right amount of sweetness! AMBIANCE The two seater booth at the bar had high walls so it was very private. Surrounding lights were low and our personal light was lit well. The booth had us feel like we were in a cabin smokehouse.

    Our first night out, the place was fairly empty for a weeknight…read more We had walked to the restroom from the river walk, and it was hot and muggy, so much so that my cell phone had condensation on the lenses, thus the outer focus pics. Place has an old-time western field to it with cows on the wall not sure about the skeleton at the bar, it's still fun. Our server was super quick and their homemade bread with honey butter was delicious! I got the second cut brisket with a side of potato salad and greens and two others in our party went all out with the all you can eat barbecue. Really the all you can eat is just the amount of food that they bring you the first time around as they bring out a loaded platter of ribs, poultry, sausage, and brisket along with potato salad, baked beans, macaroni, salad, queso dip with chips, and I'm sure I'm missing something else. My 2nd cup brisket was very good and tender with a strong smoke flavor. Their sausage has a mild almost kielbasa taste to it, which went good with the queso dip. The standout was the barbecue ribs, which were very good, tender with a nice bite and good smoke flavor and barbecue sauce. I wasn't the biggest fan of the greens, but that was more likely due to all the other sides available. Not surprising, I really liked the queso dip and practically polished it off by myself. I would say this place is definitely worth the price.

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    Four Brothers

    4.2(239 reviews)
    1.7 miDowntown
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    Another great meal! Our server Brahim provided the perfect service: attentive, thoughtful, kind…read more Really enhanced our meal. For a starter we shared the cornbread with another couple and it was plenty for 4 people. If you are from out of town and looking for some Texas-shaped vittles or just want something substantial to stretch your meal I recommend it! Very tasty and filling. For my main I had the scallops with creamed corn risotto. It was a dainty portion but the flavors were nice. My husband had the short rib tagliatelle which he loved. It was very rich and filling. We had the buttermilk pie again for dessert and this time it tasted sweeter than I remembered. It was good but we couldn't finish it. Idk if it was my tastebuds or if it was different. Anyways still a great meal overall and we will be back!

    Great atmosphere, Great service. The price versus quality doesn't meet! My date had the lamb chops…read more The lamb chops were full of fat and untrimmed, this fat didn't add any flavor. They were cooked medium rare. I don't recommend the lamb. I had the red snapper filet. I was basically. The best thing about the entire meal was dessert! We shared a large slice of butter pie and ice cream. Other than that, the food was average to, not good I made the mistake of going to this tourist spot, inside of the la mansion hotel, $168 later, I can truly say that I would never recommend this restaurant!

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    Q Kitchen | Bar

    3.8(150 reviews)
    1.7 miDowntown
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    First time In San Antonio love the vibe so far. Although I was expecting a full menu it was limited…read morebar food menu. I got the burger and fries and it came out the plate was warm thr burger was big nice portion of fries perfectly cooked and salted. I bit into the burger and dang it was good! Not sure what brand of cheddar but it was so sharp in a good way it complimented the burger and the mayo was great as well. I give it a 10/10.​

    We stayed at the Hyatt for four nights and had breakfast here each day, so we got to try a ton!…read moreAlso, the atrium area of the hotel where Q kitchen is located is strikingly beautiful. Favorite item was the Alamo huevos rancheros. This was a rare treat to enjoy a dish with brisket, cheese, and salsa without some kind of heartburn afterwards. But this was lighter than expected and tasted amazing! Other dishes we tried: Egg white frittata: very good and a nice touch that it is served in a skillet! Texas waffle: was one of the best waffles either of us has had in a long time Blueberry pancakes: very good. I really enjoyed the stewed blueberry Chilaquiles: this we felt was the only miss. Didn't like that it was prepared with tortilla chips instead of fried tortillas Steak and eggs: ask for extra chimichurri sauce and maybe add some extra salt. Once you do that, this dish is fantastic Avocado toast: this definitely needs smoked salmon or other protein. Otherwise it isn't very substantial. I had it with smoked salmon and it really hit the spot. The service was polite and attentive. We're excited to return for our next visit

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    4.4(751 reviews)
    1.0 miTobin Hill
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    Beautiful restaurant. Service is very good. Had ceviche, tuna al pastor, and the corn cakes. The…read morescallop ceviche was a bit bland but I like the crunchiness of the green apple. I didn't need extra fat from avocado after the corn cakes since it doesn't add much flavor to the dish. The corn cakes are good and I will order again but not as good as some other cornbread. It came with 2 cakes. One was undercooked and one has a crispy crust. The undercooked one was my favorite. It is more moist with soft in the middle. Tuna Al Pastor has a kick but nothing special. Tres Leches was beautiful. 4/5. I like the fresh fruits to cut down the sweetness. The cake was a bit in the dense side. The icing on top was thick. I wish it was a fluffy whip cream to cut down from all the sweetness. Overall it's still a better tres leches than other places in the area.

    I uploaded the pictures of these restaurant last year but somehow didn't write a review. Wow …read more. So where do I begin. I still remember how tasteful everything was. It was probably our most favorite place that we ate while in San Antonio. The ambiance was great, beautifully decorated restaurant with great service. The cocktails were delicious so we had a few. The food was flavorful and unique. We had a wonderful dinner with my family at Carriqui.

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    The interior atrium above the Carriqui Bar brings fills the space with natural sunlight.

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