Harmond's BBQ in Cibolo is a must-stop for us and hands down one of the best BBQ spots in the area…read more We always order the three-meat plat, brisket, sausage, and chicken, and it never disappoints. The meats are flavorful, tender, and cooked exactly the way great Texas BBQ should be. Even our nephew, who visits from Germany, insists this be his last stop before heading back home, and for good reason. Both the meats and the sides are consistently delicious. Our go-to sides are the cream corn, green beans, and potato salad, and they pair perfectly with the BBQ. Whether you're passing through town or have lived here and somehow haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend stopping by. This place is worth it.

This place has always been great. I've gone here for years and love their sweet tangy bbq sauce…read more Every side I've had is tasty as well. This restaurant has really grown from its small humble beginnings and I'm here for it. Even though it has expanded, it has not lost one ounce of its rustic small town charm. This is the place to take your out of state friends to have some amazing Texas barbecue.

Thank you so much! The food was amazing and the service was…read moreeven better. I contacted them the morning of July 4th. Their response was prompt and they were very accommodating. Not only did they cook more food but they also delivered!!!! Daddy J has a sweet humble soul and exuded gratefulness for our patronage. I will be a consistent customer and will refer every chance I get. BBQ SPOT FOUND!!!

Hello my fellow foodies…read more I'm about to relax after devouring this deliciousness from Daddy J's BBQ! We ordered the 3 meat special for $14, the sides (Big beans and coleslaw) were extra; making the grand total $19. RIBS (5/5): The ribs were so tender and seasoned to perfection. I've ordered ribs from several local barbecue joints and some were either dry or was too much smoky flavor for me. I'm kicking myself in the rear end for not ordering more. Daddy J's ribs were juicy with just enough of season and smoky flavor. BAKED BEANS (5/5): Beans were tangy and sweet; very flavorful SAUSAGE (5/5): Sausage was hot and fresh but flavor was nothing really to rave about. It tasted like normal kielbasa sausage. BRISKET (4/5): While I'm not a huge brisket fan, I have to admit, it tasted pretty good. I personally feel like brisket should be injected with the same seasoning that's used on the outside. But, I understand most BBQ joints use the traditional way and I'm sure many may enjoy it just as it is. My husband ate more of it than I did and enjoyed it just as much as he did the ribs. COLESLAW (4/5): Coleslaw was cold and fresh. Although, I would have added a little more creamy slaw dressing. Rolls tasted as if they were Hawaiian rolls but that works too To me, it seems as if the ribs are the heavy hitting here! I would definitely visit again, order just ribs and sides.

Went on a whim with my friends who had already dined here a couple of times. The last time they…read morewaited in line for 1.5 hours after arriving 11:30am. We arrived 10:58am and waited for 2 hours. I've read of long waits but being with friends, chatting and anticipating wasn't that bad esp. watching the line move along and having awnings along the buildings provided much needed shade. Some window fronts had small ledges that one could sit if you wanted so we did in a couple of places. I brought a personal neck fan and a thermos with iced Coconut water so I was hydrated. If it was later in the summer, I'm not so sure how I'd fare? It's best to come early because some items were selling out by the time we ordered. The first was the Coleslaw and "The Blake" Brisket Taco that included the Coleslaw and BBQ Sauce. By the time I ordered the 1 lb of Beef Cheeks Pastrami to go, I was told that was the last of it. Lucky me! My friend wanted to order some but fini! I shared some with her and my other friend so they could taste it. It was so fork-tender, slightly smoky and cutting into it the color was a deep burgundy-red! We were fascinated by it. I love Pastrami and I know Beef Cheeks are tender when done right so I was intrigued on their take on it. I would order this again! I also ordered 1 lb of the Prime Brisket to go. It was a little drier, less smoky than the Beef Cheeks and I had to use BBQ Sauce for some moisture. The El Tejano Brisket Taco sounded well balanced with the Red Salsa, Avocado Crema, Pickled Onions and Queso Fresco. The Pickled Onions & sauces complimented the smoky, tender Brisket. I actually thought the Brisket in my Taco was more tender than the Prime Brisket I got to go. It was a generous 4-slice portion esp. for $8. I think the Flour Tortilla could be somehow toasted. I bet a Sonoran style Flour Tortilla would be great as it has those toasted brown spots and is flavorful! I have some at home so I'm going to use that tomorrow. The only side that was appealing to me was the Potato Salad. I wasn't sure how it would be prepared as some places drown the Potatoes in a mayonnaise overload. They prepared it with a light dressing with chopped Red Peppers, Pickles and I think some onions & something that made them yellowish so the Potatoes shined. I wanted to try the meats as is without BBQ Sauce so I could enjoy it for its purity. I was given 4 White Bread slices, a small plastic container with onions and sliced pickles, 2 Horseradish sauces & 3 BBQ sauces. I'll try the Horseradish another day. When you order and initially pay, they just take your order and you move down to the next station for sides and prepping your food. I didn't know about the "Garnishes Available" with Pickles, Okra, Onions, Jalapeños and Bread til I read the sign afterward. My friends both ordered the "Chinese Sticky Rib Plate" that came with a "Cucumber Smash Salad". The Ribs were a bit salty and mentioned that they weren't this salty the last time they came. They had me try it and after a few chews, I could see how the smokiness and salt could be a bit much after a while. The Cucumbers were cut in chunks in what reminded me of a Korean Chili Sauce type of preparation. I just showed my receipt for the clerk to put the styrofoam box full of goodies together. My friend got up later and asked for some Okra. The Okra had a masculine smell to it so I only ate one piece. Near the utensil station is an area where you could buy t-shirts and I think some frozen or refrigerated items/meat? I saw a SF 49er white plaque so I asked the employee if the chef was from the Bay Area but he said he's from Texas and is just a fan. I told him I'm from the Bay Area and am a fan too! The bathrooms are wide and use drying fans vs. paper towels. I prefer paper towels esp. if you're going to wash your hands w/BBQ Sauce or grease. We walked out in the back area where the smokers were located since we could cut thru to the back parking lot in the cross street. Happy to have tried this and happy they won 2 Michelin Bib Gourmand Accolades in 2024 & 2025 and won Texas Monthly's Best BBQ Restaurant in 2025!! It's exciting to see local restaurants being recognized esp. for their BBQ. When I first visited in 2007, there were only a handful of BBQ spots that people would recommend. Now they're elevating their game and critics are noticing and on the map!! Support local!! To note: While in line, we saw people walking out with bags of food to go. Best to go earlier as possible, otherwise later in the day would be fine if can't wait in line. It would help to highlight the directions on how to order & locate them near the Menu Boards.

I finally tried Burnt Bean Co. after hearing all the hype about it being one of the best BBQ spots…read morein Texas, and honestly, I don't think it lived up to it. Overall, I'd give it a 2/5. The brisket was mediocre at best -- slightly under seasoned and the smoke flavor tasted a little off to me. The pork ribs were lacking flavor, and the bacon ranch potatoes were pretty much flavorless and definitely needed salt. The street corn pudding was okay, but it also felt bland somehow -- not really sweet or savory, just kind of there. I also tried the beef ribs, and they were just okay. They weren't nearly as tender as I expected, especially considering the reputation this place has. The highlights for me were definitely the beef cheek pastrami and the sticky ribs. The beef cheeks were melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfectly seasoned, and the sticky ribs had great flavor. For the amount of hype, long wait times, and "best in Texas" reputation, I left pretty disappointed. I honestly don't understand why this place is considered number one in the state.

Schulze is underrated! The brisket is very tender and moist. I recommend the Mac and Cheese and…read moreTater Tot Casserole for sides. Make sure to come hungry cause this place will hit thr spot! Don't forget to leave room for Banana Pudding. No artificial banana flavor at all. Will definitely be coming back as soon as I can!

The restaurant is a beautiful location. But it Has some…read morefaults. I passed it because it didn't have a sign on the actual building. The food is okay, not bad just okay. The dining room was very clean. Staff very nice. You can tell they are trying to learn the craft of Texas bbq. The staff don't seem to be in communication with each other. I saw some white lady that just looked angry behind the counter I'm assuming is the owner. Now, I did have VERY high expectations for this place because I have been a long time follower of 90 West barbecue since they first began. I know Jesus and Robin moved to this location. With that said I had high hopes the food would have came along with them, which by visual plating, and taste it absolutely did not. I honestly felt them two would have easily been brought this place on the top 50 bbq list and that got me so excited to make the drive out to try it. I did ask for Jesus but they said he was off when we went by. That surprised me they always work! Haha I don't know if he will see this review since he is a manager but Jesus your very talented man with a heart of craft bbq we know your worth, your bbq was killer. I pray someone will give you a partnership to begin your own restaurant location you will do just fine back in San Antonio and we will be right there with you and Robin.

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 place is cute and the parking lot is across the street. When you walk in it is true to its…read moretheme of the purple pig. It was clean and staff was welcoming. I ordered the pulled pork combo with Mac and cheese on the side. My husband ordered the brisket plate with a side of Mac and cheese and potato salad and a Sweet tea. We also ordered and pulled pork combo to go for our son. To me the pulled pork was okay. I think it needed more bbq sauce maybe. It was hard to tell what it was missing. You do have to pay extra for extra bbq sauce. We got the sweet bbq sauce an it was okay. I wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese, I felt it needed some seasoning. The potato salad was good. My husband got the brisket and said it was a little chewy. He didn't like sweet tea, and said it had a weird taste. The food wasn't bad, it's just I had high expectations because of the what I have heard about how good it was. However, I did go when it was about an hour to closing so maybe that had something to do with it. I might try it again.

Amazing brisket, homemade sausage. The smokers are right next to their truck. They've set…read morethemselves in the footprint of Guadalupe Brewing Company. All of their food is amazing. Give them a try! Reasonable prices for quality BBQ, which is impossible to find these days!

They were in Lubbock Texas for quite some time and believe me they were very famous there! Now they…read moreare in New Braunfels and first time we got to try them again since we both moved from Lubbock and it was absolutely amazing!!!!!!

Food was fantastic! We got a big array of almost everything on the menu! The highlight was the…read morebusser David in our section! He went above and beyond to check on us and get us anything we needed, he was so friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant! We would go back for the food and to visit with him again:-)

During a work trip to San Antonio, my family decided to try some barbecue, we found this place as…read moreit was close to the hotel. When we arrived the line was really long but we decided to stay and wait. I'm not sure if the wait was worth it but the food was definitely good. Not sure if I'd wait an hour again though.

Food - great Service - excellent…read more Ambiance - excellent Shelby and Dorian made it an interesting 1st time trip. Shelby created the Service theme. I had a few orders to address and needed to know about the sauces. I explained WHAT and WHY so I knew how to disperse to WHO. She said I'll tell you what and ....... *lol* see the image. Problem solved wit' wit. And it was official. Check 'em out and make your tatsebuds happy

I love their smoked turkey and they definitely have the best sides, but my last visit was…read moredifferent. I am a huge fan of their fried catfish! It's made to order, so factor in a good 15 minute wait. I got the smaller portion which is one fillet with one side. My usual side choice is their sweet potato casserole, but I opted for the perfectly seasoned green beans this time. Best catfish in town in my opinion. Great service to boot!

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.

Quality has gone significantly down while prices have gone drastically up on the bbq…read more I no longer recommend this place for the food. The bar scene is still fabulous tho. Seems like they don't really care to provide quality food. It's always cold like it was heated up from the day before, they're skimpy with the meat & it just doesn't hit the same. Even the portions have gotten WAAAY smaller. Service is still great but definitely won't be spending money on their bbq anymore. Every time we go get food for probably the last 7-10 trips, it gets worse & worse. Really disappointing because this place used to be TOP NOTCH.

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.