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! read more

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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. read more

South Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I would make an effort to stop at South back when it was in the Mission District. Was happy to see that the new brick and mortar location had opened. It's a nice site and, for many reasons, having sufficient inside seating is a good thing. The brisket is as good as any you'll get in Texas. Some might find it a bit on the salty side, but that's to my liking. Conversely, while the pulled pork was tender and carried a little smoke flavor, it was a little on the bland side. I wish more Texas pitmasters would make a little vinegar/seasoning post-pull solution to mix in a little to enhance the flavor. Pork ribs were tender and tasty and both regular and cheddar/jalapeno sausages were moist and snappy - the latter carrying a nice jalapeno punch. Mustard potato salad was above par, though one might think it was a little heavy on the mustard and some of the potatoes were slightly undercooked. Elote was good but not as creamy as I remember from the prior iteration. Last, but not least, I missed the smoked scallions!! read more

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! read more

South Barbecue - Turkey breast, elote, mexican rice, sausage, homemade tortillas. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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. read more

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We were visiting San Antonio and found this gem. The BBQ was AMAZING. I want to go back. And try more! Def try south bbq!! read more

South Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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! read more

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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. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. It is always great when someone takes a long-neglected building in a historic neighborhood and creates something of value. The place is nicely designed: they have both indoor and outdoor seating, with large TVs that were showing sports. I have zero complaints about the service: people were very nice and we received our food quickly. Sadly, the food was not good. The brisket was dry and over salted , the tortilla on the taco was rubbery but also crunchy (how does that happen?), and the potato salad was undercooked--the potatoes were hard as rocks. We were there for lunch. The price was ok ($15). They should offer daily lunch specials. read more

South Barbecue - Dining room - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Brisket was really good, the seasoning! Pork ribs were okay, I personally don't like a sweet glaze. The pulled pork nachos were super tasty and perfect amount! The pico helped make it a bit fresh. The service was friendly and the patio seating was relaxing. read more

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I discovered this place on TikTok and I'm sure glad I did. Food was delivered quickly and it was amazing! The staff is super friendly and takes care of you when you need something. My team said I made a great choice and they want to go back soon. read more

South Barbecue - Meat plate with 2 sides (elote and the best restaurant potato salad I have ever had!) - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

South, the direction my moral compass faces. and the direction you should head if you're hungry. the people are friendly the setting is open the brick is exposed the light is natural. and if your favorite color is green well then you're correct and i love you. read more

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The rating was much higher than I would give it. The brisket was stringy which means it was old beef. I'm very disappointed! I've eaten BBQ from California to Virginia. I'm an original Texan. This is the only BBQ I'm eating on my trip. Ah, well. read more

Moved near the area and finally got to stop by! Beautiful building with an amazing ambiance! Restrooms are also beautiful and well maintained with amenities such as female hygiene products to floss! Never seen this before at various joints! The menu is short and sweet, with affordable pricing when it comes to the barbecue world! The top highlights for me were the pork ribs and the jalapeño sausage! One note that really made the visit worth it was when ordering, I requested fatty slices for my plate. When receiving our order, we were given slices of lean to which I asked if it was possible to switch it out. The GM returned this time with two slices of fatty and explained that they made the mistake of allowing to preference what slices you would like, but made it right, which shows the integrity and consistency to provide the great customer service aspect well needed in the bbq world! Beyond amazed with this approach to barbecue, will be back soon! read more

South Barbecue - Coke Sodie Fountain - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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

Hands down the tastiest and most unique flavors. Turkey, ribs, brisket and both sausages were devine and smoked perfect. Tried all the sides and wow!! read more

South Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is dreadful. They don't have a sliced brisket sandwich, so we got the chopped brisket. It wasn't bad, but it was a little greasy. The sandwich came with half pickled sweet pickles, which were way sweet. They've been fighting back all afternoon. They don't have iced tea. They don't have chips or fries. They don't have onions. They have jalapeños, but they were charred and were served in a paper tray that had about a quarter inch of oil. They were oily and messy and didn't taste like anything. We got potato salad, which was good, although it would have been great to have some black pepper on the table. The sandwich was served on a potato roll, which was too sweet for brisket. I'm sure it would be delicious on another dish. All in all, this place is a disaster. When I go to a place that's just opened and it's bad, I usually try to give them another chance after a couple of months. I'm not sure this place is worth another chance even if they're still open after a couple of months, which should be doubtful. I gave them two stars instead of one because it's very clean. read more

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

SO GOOD!! The BBQ was amazing and full of flavor. Jess was the best super sweet and on top of everything. Definitely coming back!! read more

South Barbecue - SO GOOD!! The BBQ was amazing and full of flavor. Jess was the best super sweet and on top of everything. Definitely coming back!! - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This BBQ spot is such a gem. The service is warm, friendly, and genuinely down-to-earth, you feel taken care of the moment you walk in. The food is amazing, full of flavor and clearly made with care. The location itself is adorable, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and it makes for a really cute spot for a date. The surrounding neighborhood is aesthetically pleasing and adds to the overall vibe, plus there's convenient parking available. Highly recommend! read more

South Barbecue - Brisket, Pork Ribs, Pulled pork taco, creamed corn - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I had a great experience here! The service was really good, and the food was amazing. Everything came out fresh and tasted great. Jesalynn helped me out and was super friendly and attentive she made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

South Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Amazing service and Delicious food ! We walked up to order, and the young lady Emerie went above and beyond to help us. She was friendly, patient, and made the whole experience so easy. Definitely will be going back for both great service and the best brisket in town. read more

Went to eat on 12of December Ordered the Chopped brisket Fist time there its was very good but the Sandwich was very Small I'll try it again Maybe something different read more

Amazing chopped brisket sandwich with bbq sauce on the side. The jalapeno cheddar sausage had great flavor. The creamed elote was okay and will try a different side next time. So glad to have a bbq place near the Pearl. read more

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This was so good! The marbled brisket was juicy and succulent. The Mac was creamy and supple. Fries were okay. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was good too. read more

Yummm!! Found South Barbecue quite by accident (some might call it a hole-in-the-wall) So happy we did. Literally fall off the bone ribs! Brisket was more meat than fat, sausage link had just the right bite to it! Brisket Taco had several flavors that melded really well together. Priced right for the quality of food. Watch for it on the corner of Main & Ashby. Warning: the music is a tad loud for my tasye, but that would not stop us from coming back. read more

We went Monday after Easter Sunday and South was a little short on their menu items, but nevertheless delicious. The portions are generous and the service was excellent. However the flour tortillas were very thin, a little on the skimpy side. The atmosphere was very pleasant, overall we're definitely going back! read more

We decided to try South Barbecue. Ribs, brisket & sausage along with mustard potato salad, vinegar coleslaw, & borracho beans. It was ALL delicious! Finger licking good. Clean new place, great food, great service. Definitely coming back with friends. Foodies: Helenka & Ruben read more

Food is great! Brisket is some of the best around! Love their rice and beans!!! Jess is always very helpful.

Man oh man!!! Hailing all the way from Brooklyn,N.Y.. The brisket is everything. Its literally melts in your mouth. Pulled pork nachos. Err'ything! Service was quick and courteous. Thanks again read more

My husband and I were excited for this place to open but were really disappointed. $30/lb for brisket. First, it had a lot of fat. There was no question asked of "marbled or lean".....which, should be your choice for $30/lb (regardless, maybe I could have asked, but I absolutely did NOT expect THAT much fat).....To me, this brisket was on par with Bill Millers and the price was honestly pretty excessive (and then to be asked if we wanted bbq sauce and pickles....it should be automatic!) The pickles were good, the bbq sauce was way overly vinegary, the onion, yuck! To me, this place is proud on the prices but not up to the hype. read more

First off, the service was great. The food was amazing. The ribs and brisket were juicy and tender and all the sides were just as good. Too bad we live in Georgia because South Bbq would be a on our weekly rotation. read more

First time here. nice atmosphere and love the wall of windows. Order at the counter and the food was out really quick. Emerie took care of us and helped us out when we needed to go boxes for all the leftover food. The brisket was moist and I really loved the pulled pork. Get the jalapeño cheese sausage its worth it! And their pickled cucumbers (definitely not pickle pickles!) Are the best. I was able to get extra! Thanks Emerie! read more

The good is always great, we visit often! The service is always good and friendly, especially if Jess and Mason are there!

I went late in the day so maybe this is why the brisket was the tiniest bit dry not terrible at all. Service was nice mustard potato salad was ultra mustard potato salad. It's nice what they did to the old gas station. read more

Nice ambiance, place is so clean and the people helping you are very nice. I had the brisket and pulled pork tacos. The tortillas are legit and both tacos were excellent. read more

Some of the best brisket in town! The new space is cool for beers and sports with a lot of good food. read more

South Barbecue - Brisket plate Spanish rice Creamed elote - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I have been waiting for the new location to open and it did not disappoint! Not only does it have amazing ambience, but the food is just as good as the original location. The brisket falls apart just from picking it up. By far the best bbq in San Antonio! read more

South Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place HIT THE SPOT. The brisket? Amazing. The ribs? Unreal. Even the sides were fire. Super nice people working there too. If you're looking for solid BBQ, look no further--this is it! I was also served by Emerie and she was amazing and such a sweet girl ! Definitely coming back! read more

The food was great, the price was very reasonable. We had great service, it was nice inside and we didn't have to pay for parking. The music was just a little loud inside, they could turn it down a little. We were going to Pinkerton's Barbecue, the line was way too long and we would have to pay for parking. It would have taken at least 2 hours to get in. read more