This is a very good bar-b-q place. We eat there as often as we can. There also has been a groupon that we Have been using. They have live intertainment too read more

My wife and I have been here twice, each time we're in town visiting family. We were there Sunday night and I got the two meat dinner with two sides: cole slaw and potato salad. Unfortunately, within an hour of eating, I got super sick. My stomach was cramping, I couldn't hold down food, and I've been in immense pain. The doctor believes it's a GI big related to mayonnaise. I've been sick and out of work since, unfortunately. read more

They look short staffed and the brisket was pretty dry I had high hopes so this was a disappointment

This is an updated review. I hate to do this but I had to bump them down a star due to inconsistencies with the freshness of their food. :( I've been here several times and each experience is different. It's always hit or miss. Sometimes you get lucky and get some amazing tender and juicy BBQ and other times you get dried out BBQ that has been sitting out for a while. The brisket (when it's fresh) is phenommnommenal, yes, I just made that word up! Pun totally intended! It's so tender that you can cut it with your fork! All of the meat products (when fresh) are very good. The sides are nothing special, don't expect to be impressed by them. They are all average at best. The mac and cheese is the only one that I really care for. The pecan cobbler though...... OMG! You have to get some of that warm yummy goodness! For the most part, the food is really good except for when it's not fresh. I went there today and the food wasn't fresh! Whomp whomp whomp! The only tender meat item was the chicken. The brisket and ribs were very dry. ::Sigh:: The last 3 visits were not as good as they have been in the past. The quality of the food is not consistent at all. I really wish that I would get that melt in your mouth BBQ every single time. Having to update my review with a lower rating really makes me sad. read more

I used this company to cater my wedding, first things seemed okay It took over three weeks for someone to originally get back with us regarding a quote for the wedding. We wanted to use this place due to it being close to our wedding venue. One of the workers my fiancée spoke with at the time was the most rude human being ever and needs to take a crash course in customer service. She insisted that WE made an error and lost an email stating information regarding our order. We were told over and over again that we NEED to check our email, we NEED to check our junk mail, we NEED to check our trash. You know rather than her taking a second to just resend the email. She continued to let us know what we did wrong. It is nice to know when you are giving a company over $1,000.00 they can let you know everything you personally do wrong. We spoke to managers as well as the lady The food was fine I suppose. I thought the BBQ sauce looked gross. I did love the jalapeno sausage. My brisket was 100% fat. Serving size at the wedding was very tiny. One of my bridesmaids asked for more potato salad and the server kindly gave her about two more chunks of potato. They will plan to serve the food on black Styrofoam plates (they will however kindly let you use your own plates for an additional charge, since they aren't used to using those plates. It is VERY hard to put food on a plate apparently). They planned also on serving the tea we ordered in cups that say Texas Pride, because let's face it at your wedding you do want someone to advertise their company. Forks and knives were going to come in the little plastic wrapped sets. We told them we did not want to use those and asked if they would remove it from our overall price. They said we weren't being charged for those, I highly doubt it. Maybe I just got unlucky, but at this point I would not recommend this place for catering. read more

What a fantastic place to eat. Found a great Groupon and was blown away in how great their food and staff are. I'm a Californian from Los Angeles and as diverse as Los Angeles can be the one thing you can't find to often is great BBQ. As a visitor to Texas the one thing everyone tells you is you have to try this or that place for BBQ. Everyone has their favorite spot. This place is a lot more than one can expect. From their eclectic taste of decor to the size of its place once you walk through them doors. They offer fantastic food and a fantastic ambience. This place has a little bit of everything for everyone. From a family with children whom can enjoy the playground on the side to bikers whom want to pull up have a beer with good eats to the elderly who likes soft foods. I had their brisket, sausage, cheesy potatoes and coleslaw. The brisket was falling apart tender and succulent with a smoke ring and bark that left me sucking my fingers. The sausage was smoked and juicy with a hint of smoke in every bite. The cheesy potatoes well it's just that cheesy mashed and delicious. Not to leave anything out but to my surprise even the coleslaw with its vinegar bite was outstanding cutting the richness of it all rounding it all off to food coma. read more

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I didn't know you could produce awful Texas barbecue, but this place definitely tried. The best part of the pulled pork sandwich was the bread. The baby backs were edible but had a definite vinegar taste. I asked for smoked turkey, but nearly 30 minutes after ordering, they came out and told us they had none. The chicken quarter they gave instead was dry with little flavor. The house special onion rings were greasy and over cooked. Finally the service was slow and the help couldn't grasp that we were not satisfied. read more

So sad to give this review. We drove 40+ minutes to have some good BBQ, we had not visited in about a year and we were sadly disappointed. The meat we ordered was cold, my husband and I got the 3 meat /2 sides plates and the turkey, sausage, & ribs were cold... NOT WARM, BUT COLD! So terrible :( the beans and baked potato were slightly warm. THIS WAS SO BAD. I hope this establishment gives this review attention:( I was really shocked they served us this way. read more

Entertainment is always great and too notch. The food not so much except for the peach cobbler.

This is a new favorite place of mine. Great brisket and if you're not scared of calories then eat the pecan cobbler. My mouth is watering just typing about both of them. Location is the only problem because I live 127 miles away. read more

Texas Pride Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Adkins, Texas

My mom bought my husband and I a Groupon for Texas Pride BBQ. With the kids at daycare, we decided to make the 20 minute drive out to the countryside for a lunch date. I got the 2 meat plate with 2 sides and that was more than enough food for one person for just under $11. I tried their marbled brisket and turkey. Both were moist. I usually get lean brisket because I don't like the texture of fat. But the fat on this brisket was more like butter than chewy fat. For my sides, I tried the cheesy potatoes and green beans. The potatoes were pretty flavorful. They didn't look like it, but they were. The green beans were average. Nothing special. The bread is straight out of the Butterkrust bag, or whatever brand it is that they had. Is it my favorite BBQ joint? No, but I'm always up for trying different BBQ joints so this wasn't too bad. read more

Texas Pride Barbecue - Antique store front is kind of cool. - Barbeque Near Me - Adkins, Texas

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How in the WORLD has no one reviewed this place yet?!?!? It's outstanding, dare I say fantasterrific! Sure it was showcased on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, but this place is the real deal. The food was GOOD. Very good. Make sure you get the mashed potatos and the brisket, if nothing else. And if you're not hungry, then the shredded beef is also amazing in a sandwich. The sausage is good... actually the 3 meat combo for about $11 is well worth it, and you'll really get a great taste of what Texas is all about. But my favorite part... is their Pecan Pie. Get that also, and you'll be in sticky heaven. Just don't check your cholesterol after you leave. read more

I'm not a fan of Texas and won't freely return to the state if I don't have to but if I do, I guarantee that I come here. It is well worth the drive to find this gem. They also have a military discount along with their Yelp check in coupon. read more

Definitely worth the drive outside the city! I got the brisket, ribs, and turkey. Sorry to say the ribs are better than gematos. They don't fall right off the bone but the flavor took me on a journey through space and time. I'll be back... read more

Texas Pride Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Adkins, Texas

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Even the ride getting there was suspenseful - it's farther than you think but not far enough to make this a reasonable complaint. Dang, 1604 is one obscenely long loop, you guys! Texas Pride Barbecue looks very legit form the outside. Have you seen Jeeper's Creepers? Picture that diner/gas station. I went on a Friday night with a fairly large group of people and had no trouble finding seats even though the place was packed. The venue has both indoor and covered outdoor seating, but no wait staff to help hungry souls, you know, find food. You will have to order your food at the counter. But first, you have to wait in line. In an obscenely long line for a ridiculous amount of time. The staff won't be friendly. They won't be unfriendly. They'll just be... distant. Again, did you see Jeepers Creepers? Texas Pride Barbecue only serves canned beer. You can't order your drinks with your food because you get those from another counter after you wait, yet again, in another line. I am not exaggerating when I say that it took us over half an hour just to get two Lone Stars. What saves this place is the food. Sure, you'll love the selfies you take in front of their quirky arrangements, but you won't leave there proud of Texan hospitality. Their pulled pork is some of the best I've ever had. I probably ruptured a friendship over the last two ribs because I swear they were mine. The brisket and the sausage were also outstanding (they grind their own sausage, btw). To be honest, I am not happy leaving such a negative review for a place with such amazing food. But the service was nonexistent. I understand the dynamic inside self-serve restaurants is informal, but this place is clearly understaffed and the few employees that actually are there appear lethargic and very "meh" about the whole thing. So, meh back right at ya. read more

I'm disappointed to have to write these words, but Texas Pride has lost a step. I've been an occasional visitor over the years during travel. It has always been a must-do when visiting the Alamo City, despite the remote location. The experience, ambiance and culture that had been cultivated were well worth the drive. The BBQ was an extra special bonus on top. Today, I'm reconsidering Texas Pride and it's place on my must-do list. The food really missed the mark in a way that is embarrassing to this business' heritage and to the BBQ tradition of our state. Yes, friends - it's that serious. I had my usual four meat with sides (my preference because variety) and sweet tea. I prefer some burnt ends with my brisket and ordered those along with sausage, Turkey and baby backs. To accompany, Mac and cheese, creamed corn (getting rarer to find on many menus) and regular potato salad. The sides were as expected. Mac and cheese was flavorful like I remember and the creamed corn was delicious. The meats were OK, but none of them impressed. Ribs were the best, but they were dry almost requiring BBQ sauce. The sausage was flavorful, but just OK. Turkey was on the dry side, particularly surprising since my portion was center cut off a breast that was started only minutes prior. But the tragedy was the brisket. I had to use a knife. It appears to be boiled brisket that only had a smoke finish - Texas BBQ heresy. Moreover, the burnt ends were chewy, not barky and had neither the characteristic hint of smoke nor the powerful flavor you would expect. I've sampled some of the state's best brisket and what used to be served here was among them. Now, it's like shoe leather - definitely not the smoked beef delicacy I expected. Please know, I wish this were only satire, but these are just the facts. I'm so disappointed and frankly ashamed. And on a Sunday after church, I now know why I had no fight for parking and no line to wait in...locals must already know. Friends, you've been warned. Join me and others at one of SA's other fine BBQ establishments until Texas Pride comes to it's senses. read more

This environment and the experience is great here. I would suggest a live music night. The food is good, big portions, but not consistent. I would say that is the downfall. It also seems the people working here need more experience when it comes to meat distribution and what is what. Consistency is key and that's the only drawback here, also a little pricey. read more

Honestly, the brisket was probably yesterdays, it was dry and well, average. Been here a few times and I probably won't go back-- the food doesn't hint at being something special. Gonna try Rabel's Roadhouse, and I don't do chains like Bill Millers. read more

Am I missing something here? I was very excited to finally try Texas Pride after seeing all the love on Yelp and watching a feature about the restaurant on the Food Network. I just knew it would blow my socks off and put all my favorite BBQ joints back east to shame. Nope, not this time. The food I ordered, brisket, potato salad and mac and cheese, were very mediocre. Well, actually the brisket was very good, tender, fall off the bone with lots of smokey flavor to it. It didn't need any sauce at all. Which was a good thing because their BBQ sauce was so thick I almost thought it was spaghetti sauce. It also had this weird flavor that I'm not used to when it comes to BBQ sauce, can't put my finger on it. Not a fan at all. The potato salad had way too much dill in it that I literally couldn't eat more than a couple bites. The mac and cheese was very disappointing and tasted like it was made with some type of generic cheese sauce. The highlight of the meal was the sliced dill pickles because I can't ever get enough pickles lol The saving grace for Texas Pride is that even though it's in the middle of nowhere off 1604, it has a cool, festive, country-style atmosphere to it. There are tons of picnic tables, a bar and a stage where bands play while the customers eat. There's also a BBQ museum next door if I remember correctly. But the fun environment doesn't make up for the food IMO. 1 star for the brisket and pickles and 1 star for the atmosphere. read more

My honest evaluation is there's not much pride in the quality of the food or customer service at Texas Pride BBQ. What makes this especially disappointing is my choosing the restaurant based on reading so many 4 Star and 5 Star ratings from experienced Yelpers. Many whom I respect regarding their other reviews. Maybe it was a bad night at Texas Pride but everything I mention below seemed to match up with some of the more recent 1 and 2 Star Yelps. The Look: I must say the look of this place rocks! Unfortunately, that's about as good as it gets. Service: When we first arrived we walked into the biker barn area. As a fellow biker I was impressed with the machines what were parked in view. However, when we asked the staff where we would go to place an order. The attitude was comical. I think it's safe to say the girl behind the bar was a complete snob with rude disposition. Come on now... we may have come in the wrong entrance but cut the attitude. I served enough years in special operations to know a person can be strong and still be considerate to others. This chick seemed to be trying so hard to be tough and cool it made herself look like a fool. Inside the restaurant wasn't much better. The food order line guy who was cutting the meats was distant and seemed like he couldn't give a damn about his customers. It wasn't until we reached the cashier that we came across anyone with any idea of customer service. Unfortunately her advice on trying the Turkey came a little too late as we'd already had our meat orders in the plastic basket they give you. Still her smile and demeanor was quite refreshing...someone needs to put her in charge. Food: One word, DISAPPOINTING! Meats: The Brisket and the Pork Sausage were both overcooked to the point they were dry. The Ribs were good but nothing special, and to be honest I've had better ribs from some of the national chains. What's up with that? My family is originally from Texas. I've grown up in the Valley and returned to live here on a couple occasions during my military career. In all that time I've always known Texas to have pride in producing some of the worlds best beef and barbecue, and this was so far from that it tasted more like it came from New York City. The only reprieve was the Turkey the cashier had recommended...had we only known we would've stuck to the bird and had a decent meal. Sides: The best thing I can say here is the portions sizes were good. Now the bad news: - Pinto Beans, these lacked flavor. Not much more that can be said there. Even a dash of salt would've brought some life to this spiceless dish. - German Potato Salad, this was better but by much. I give it a solid good. - Bread, well it wasn't stale. Some could even argue it was fresh...fresh out of Wonder Bread bag from the grocery store. - Coleslaw, it was fair. At this point everything else starts to go down hill fast. - Mac and Cheese, this was so bad that my brothers 3 y/o couldn't even tolerate it. If you've had kids you know at that age a kid would be willing to eat anything covered with cheese. Except this bland bowel of overcooked and burnt pasta elbows. - The Regular Potato Salad was just awful! -- The Cheesy Potato Salad wasn't much better. I give it a strong terrible rating. Desert: Everyone choose the Pecan Cobbler, which next to the bottled beer was the best part of our meal. Cleanliness: Actually it was pretty good for an open area biker bar but I credit that to the patrons and not the staff. Overall: This place is one disappointment for a restaurant. However, it seems like it would be a great place to ride your bike in, listen to solid band and enjoy bottled beer and drinks with fellow bikers. Obviously this is the reason Texas Pride survives because it's certainly not from the food or the service. Maybe if they served this BBQ in North Dakota in the dead of winter it'd be considered 3 Star BBQ but in Texas, home of the best beef and BBQ in America its a 1 Star restaurant. It's probably owned by a Texas hater who is playing a sick joke on the citizens of Converse. read more

Had to go back and look at the pictures because I had already forgotten what we ordered. Sad, I know. The only memorable item here was the juicy, and flavorful turkey. Can't say anything else stood out. The brisket, sausage, ribs (tiny), and sides were just okay. They have a live music stage outside and it is very biker friendly. read more

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Ten years ago, I would've given Texas Pride four stars, b/c it was very good back then. Problem is, the owners have put a lot of money into expanding the place in order to attract large crowds, and the quality of the barbeque has suffered...as a result, the food is inconsistent; sometimes quite delicious, sometimes not. It's all a roll of the dice, and it depends on whether or not the owner is there supervising on the random day you visit (check out other reviews to see what I mean...it's ya love it or ya hate it kind of inconsistencies). A few years ago the owner put up a sign above the menu-ordering board which declares "home of fresh-killed meat." Why does the restaurant have to say that? It's off putting and kinda tacky, like going to Disneyworld and reading a sign that says "Nesting place of famous animated rodent". Please take the sign down. Do it now. All in all I'm not sure I'd drive all the way out here just for the barbeque; although the ambience is cool (restaurant's in an old converted gas station), and I've heard fish fry Friday is good. But is the drive (18 miles East of S.A.) for so-so, moderately expensive ($25.00/rack pork ribs) BBQ worth it? Just remember, it's "fresh killed meat" ;) read more

Really nice set up, good food, good music but really need to put on your website that cover charge is cash only. Most people don't carry cash so this involves taking out a minimum of $20 and being charged a minimum of $5-$6 from bank fees if you use they're ATM which is almost inevitable since it's in the middle of no where...really frustrating. When I mentioned something to lady collecting $ for cover she said "manager is over there' never saw him so I'm posting here read more

ABSOLUTELY DREADFUL. We're new to San Antonio, and after seeing this place on "Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives" military hubby and I were eager to try it. What a disaster! The brisket was chewy, with no detectable seasoning. The potato salad was inexplicably sweet and uniformly mushy, with no trace of celery, onion, pickle, or anything else to impart some crunch. But the worst disappointment was the ribs: very little meat on the bones, and too salty to eat more than a couple of bites. Please believe me on this: although when I cook I season for others, at the table I add salt to my portion of EVERYTHING -- it's a running joke with family and friends -- and even I could not choke these ribs down. If this is as good a representation of legendary Texas 'cue as Guy Fieri claimed, y'all can keep it. Hubby said that my homemade versions of all three of these items were immeasurably better. Much as I hate to toot my own horn I had to agree. So my advice to you is to skip Texas Pride, buy yourself a smoker/griller if you don't already have one, keep watching Food Network...and practice, practice, practice! read more

There are very few places in this world where I will even touch the bbq, and texas pride is #2 on that list. i will admit that the first time i went i thought i was getting lost, because it's kind of off the beaten path, or at least a little ways off the freeway. actually, to be truly honest, the first time i went it was dusk and i thought this would be a hell of a place to get lynched.... but that's another issue. Texas Pride has some awesome food man. Seriously awesome. Let me throw out there that there are few places that i eat bbq because i don't really like it, but they get it perfect here. perfect smokiness, perfect sauces, perfect sides and desserts and take out. and they also do a mean fish fry every once in a while. definitely worth a stop if you're traveling on I-10 between San Antonio and Houston. My dad is a chef (his bbq is my #1, falls completely off the bone) and this is the only ONLY place he will eat bbq that he didn't cook himself. Puts Bill Miller and all those wannabes to shame i tell you read more

Great Decor and everythjng else not so much... By far the worst BBQ I've had in over 10 years without a doubt. It was bad from start to finish. Ordered the 3 meat plate so I could sample a little bit of everything and it was all bad. Brisket was tough but had some flavor... Ribs tough on outside so we had to split open and eat what was edible inside Sausage was not worth chewing.. spit that out immediately Even the green beans and macaroni were bad... how does that happen? Needless to say we picked at our food and as a joke my friend took his to go to his wife as a prank and she wouldnt even eat it. Smdh... YELP FAILED US ON THIS ONE. TO THE PEOPLE THAT LOVE THIS FOOD... YOU REALLY NEED TO GET OUT MORE BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT LOL read more

"What do you want?" That's how we were greeted on my first visit to Texas Pride. And it just wen down from there. Turkey is gamey. Brisket is dry. Green beans are super spicy. Why? Was it a slow Sunday? No one was in the dining area at a time I expected high Sunday traffic, so maybe Texas Pride is more focused on becoming an event center/music venue than their food. It's BBQ, but anyone that says it is "great Texas BBQ" is either not from Texas (I'm born and raised thank you very much) or hasn't tasted very many of the outstanding options that are out there. read more

One day, at work, I overheard a conversation taking place between a few of my coworkers and one of my superiors during lunch containing the words "Chunky's Burgers," "Rudy's BBQ," and "restaurants you want to visit while in san antonio." having already been to the aforementioned two restaurants, I immediately proceeded to butt in into the conversation to offer my two cents. But before I had a chance to do so, the topic of the conversation quickly shifted to "where can you get the best bbq in san antonio?" to which my superior answered (in order of superiority and distance away from my current place of work): Salt Lick, Texas Pride, and Rudy's BBQ. So from that day forth I'd been savoring for an opportunity/excuse to visit Texas Pride, which came to me in the form of my friend's birthday. The ride over to the establishment from San Antonio city limits actually made us wonder if we were actually headed the right way since the joint is literally out in the intersection of "holy crap that's a lot of farmland we had to cross over to get here" and "E Loop 1604," but all our doubts and worried were quelmed, per usual, as soon as we arrived at the joint. The first thing you'll notice about the establishment is that it's very well-decorated and has a very family-friendly feel to it; the insides of the walls is decorated with accolades, history, and the occasional picture of guy fieri from the food network giving this place, and rightly so, a thumbs up. The establishment on the inside looks just like any other "Texas BBQ/Full BBQ" restaurants; directly past the entrance is the carving area where you pick up your food in the sturdy black milk-bottle trays directly from the butcher/carver and pay for it at the register around the corner at the end of the line. And now, on to the food itself. Seeing as how there was five of us, we decided to get the Hungry Texan and add on anything else we wanted to eat along with it. The brisket by itself was slightly bland (as it should be) but after I gave it their spicy sauce baptism and encased it with brown bread, I was starting to see why people would go so far as to call this place one of San Antonio's best. Both the sausage and the chicken were seasoned and cooked to a degree of perfection that I could only describe by uttering the word "wow," and although the small piece of rib I got from the Hungry Texan set didn't really "fall off the bone" like I thought it would, it was pretty damn amazing. My few regrets about this place would be that I neglected to consult yelp on what to get from this place and completely missed out on the pulled pork; ordering the green beans as one of my four sides for the Hungry Texan and finding out exactly how salty they are; trying the turkey from my Hungry Texan and finding out exactly how salty it is; and paying 21.00 for three cans of Shiner Bock -- I wouldn't mind paying seven dollars for beer if it came in a bottle, wait I lied I probably would still hold reservations against it, but seven dollars per can of beer is simply unacceptable. Other than for those minute imperfections, this place fully deserves four stars and more -- Rudy's gets the sleight of hand for now since they didn't charge me a fortune for beer and probably due to the fact that Rudy's was my first encounter with Texas BBQ, but I have a feeling that all that will change once I come back here and try their pulled pork while not having to pay seven dollars for a can of beer,,, read more

Too lazy to report on my last experience. Dry brisket, tough ribs and insipid sides. Mid week visit killed it for me. Moist brisket was cut with the grain. Ribs were tough as hell, and the sausage was over cooked and dry,There are too many choices in Bexar and surrounding counties that serve adequate and excellence q to bother the trip. I'd still make it a destination spot for out of town guests, But there is better Q inside 410. Texas Pride is adequate, but it's not worth going out of your way, And that's a damn shame, considering my first visit recommendation. read more

Really simple. The place looks really nice. Being from San Antonio, I was surprised learning of a barbecue place close to town. I am a person who has been barbecuing since childhood so I know my way around smoking meat. This food is terrible. Season all on baby back ribs. Over salted to the point where I left a half rack with 2 or 3 bites. It felt as though i was licking a salt lick. Sausage was over salted. Chicken was just blah. Brisket was good enough to bring this review to a 1. Even though it relied on over seasoning and the hopes that the grease from that fat will win you over. Sadly this time it didn't. I would ask for money back. However, I thought about the ice cream. read more

Headed to Houston so took a 6 mile trip to try it out. Ribs good but Mac and cheese cold, pinto beans hot. They say good BBQ doesn't need sauce . Good thing sauce was warm but not tastey . No need to rush back any time soon. Not awe ful but not good. read more

Here's the scoop, after trying a variety of their meats: chicken, sausage, brisket, and baby-back ribs, I've concluded, there is only one thing worthy of the 45-min drive. The baby-back ribs will have you coming back for more! These people cooked these suckers until every cell of the meat is permeated, penetrated, and perforated with smokey goodness. The slow and long smoking process rendered the ribs falling off the bones, melt in your mouth tender. Needless to say, I'm rather infatuated with them. Other noteworthy items were the sides, very impressed with the mac n' cheese and cheesy potatoes. But seriously people, what doesn't taste good w/ cheese? Not to hurt your pride or anything, but Rudy's (in Austin) brisket and sausage still has you beat. You see, it's just that I've already given a piece of my heart to Rudy's that I don't think I'll ever get back. read more

This place is awesome! I asked a friend (who lives in San Antonio) to take me to her favorite BBQ place and I ended up here. As a California guy, just looking at the exterior of the place made me giddy. While not exactly stereotypical looking, it really did capture Texas to me so that gives them plenty of brownie points. I asked my friend for recommendations and at the end of ordering, I ended up carrying brisket, ribs, turkey, (would have gotten sausage if they weren't out! The nice young lady at the counter recommended turkey so I just trusted her), potato salad, some cheesy potato thingie, sweet tea, and peach cobbler on a piece of butcher paper in a soda crate. This whole mess of food came out to a little less than $20, a steal to me. The two of us walked to the dining room where they had a little bar containing bread, pickles, onions, pickled jalapenos, and hot and normal bbq sauce to be used as one wishes. The hot has a rather soothing heat, it doesn't punch you in the face but gives a satisfying burn. I felt that the regular was a bit sweeter so I gravitated a bit more towards that. All the meats, the sides, and the peach cobbler I got were great! The meats were cooked perfectly and fell apart on the fork while still maintaining their texture and character. Both the potatoes were great and paired wonderfully with the meat and the peach cobbler was a great send off into a food coma. I could probably use a bunch of adjectives to describe this meal, but I'll just end it by saying it was delicious. read more

If you are looking for a no frills, fun destination dinner hike on out to Texas Pride Barbecue in Adkins. This is an interesting place with the feel of a back yard barbecue. The drive is lovely country side and the food is excellent. It has a full bar, inside and outside dining, music piped in, a dance floor, play area for the kids, scheduled live bands and more. There is a list on their website of coming attractions that you can check out. There was even an employee on horse back to crowd control the parking lot. You enter via a queue line. It seems like it can be a wait depending on when your like to eat. We eat on the early side and waited about 15 minutes. As you approach the deli style counter the smells will make your mouth water. There are 4 meats to pick from, turkey, brisket, ribs and sausage. Several cold and several hot sides to mix and match. Your meat will be sliced and wrapped in deli paper right in front of you. You take your tray around the corner, pay and head to the condiment bar. You can help yourself to white bread, barbecue sauce (hot and sweet), pickles, etc. to get your tray to your liking. Grab a plastic knife,fork and spoon and head on over to find a table either inside or outside. Plunk down and eat right off your deli paper. It's your own personal backyard cookout without the work. Meal prices were very reasonable and employees were pleasant. Atmosphere is rustic on purpose but all of the dining area was clean. We had the turkey and brisket . The meats were extremely tender, juicy and had a wonderful smoke flavor to them. The brisket was very lean. The meats are simply smoked. You add the barbecue sauce yourself to your liking. All the sides were a nice size and tasty except for the green beans. They tasted rather bland and right out of a can. Unfortunately we didn't make it to the dessert this time around. But I'll be back again soon!! read more

First impression was flash of the past. Looked like gas station with antiques everywhere. Line moved along fairly quick. I ordered a baked potato with chopped brisket and peach cobbler a la mode Negatives- all toppings are on the side. Small one oz containers. By the time I went through line, paid and found a table my potato was not warm enough to melt butter nor melt cheese. Have two BBQ sauces one req and the other spicy. Neither were anything to rave about. So my potato was dry.. Positives- brisket was very moist and flavorful. Enjoyed the selection of old fashion bottled soda (big red, root beer, cream soda, sunkist, grape soda, ect..) And the peach cobbler is a MUST try!!! You're welcome :) Over all I would go back and order a meat dinner plate and cobbler read more

How bout that pecan cobbler? Wow. No kiddin'. That's good stuff. We got the Hungry Texan, which they say is for 2, but it was plenty for three of us with a nice sack of leftovers. Brisket, sausage, ribs, turkey and four sides of your choice. Kaboom. Of my Texas BBQ experiences it was second only to Kreuz in Lockhart with regard to the meats, but the smoked turkey was definitely some of the best I've had. The atmosphere reminded me a bit of KD's BBQ in Midland, with all kinds of paraphenlia out in front and around the place to give it that Texas "charm". I can only imagine what it's like when they've got a band playing on the stage in back. Overall, cool spot and worth the 25 minute drive from San Antonio for a change of pace and some good bbq. read more

The spare ribs, chicken, and sausage was good. The chicken was a bit dry, but still ok. The sides...not so great. The German potato salad was the best side. Gotta say, I'm not from Texas so I had huge expectations that BBQ would be out of this world and I don't think this is the case. Seating outside was not so great either, since it smelled a bit like garbage and there were several flies making it challenging to eat (never mind to add the stray cat that was hanging around for left overs). Overall, the place was interesting because of the ambiance (previously a gas station that has been converted into a BBQ place). The staff were friendly as well. It was also cool that they had a guy with a horse willing to pose for pictures, but honestly, not a place that I would go out of my way to visit again (unless you really need to get a pic with a horse). read more

This place feels like real Texas BBQ ideal for non-Texans. By that I mean, everything is cooked like a high quality Texas brisket, only the best smoked meats here are not beef. Regardless, a full barbecue within Bexar County limits is something to be proud of. What a great little BBQ joint. The place is located on the Southeast side of the 1604 Loop, just south of the I-10 exchange, in the middle of green grass, and not much else. There's a large ticker tape banner out front, along with some antique gas station decor. It's treads the line between corny and rustic, but it treads it nicely. The people are extra friendly, happy to take my Groupon, and making sure we got the most moist and tender BBQ that they had available. And they even take credit cards! A breakdown of the BBQ - Beef - They only sell brisket, and it's not an amazing brisket. It's okay, but even when the cutter made a point to give us the moist fatty parts of brisket, it was still a little on the dry side. This is probably no fault of the place -- I'm still not convinced it's entirely possible for any barbecue joint to have consistently moist and juicy beef without being within earshot of a slaughterhouse, but it's not quite top quality. I could not taste much of anything as far as the BBQ dry rub goes. They do have a spicy and regular sauce, and little containers of what I think is garlic pepper. The sauce is OK, if a little high on tomatoes. Still, I really think the brisket would have benefited greatly from some strong dry rub. Pork - The real treat here is the pork barbecue, in both rib and tenderloin form. While that might be crazy, considering we're in Texas, it's definitely a Texas-style pork barbecue. The ribs are perfectly tender, dripping off the bone, with just a perfect amount of char on the skin to give it a crispy, salty flavor. The tenderloin is smoked to the tenderness of a pot roast, but with the full flavor that a barbecue should have. It's soft and dripping with juice. Absolutely cannot miss. Sausage - It's definitely real barbecue sausage here -- well seasoned and chewy. A little too much pork and not enough beef, but that's nitpicking. It's good stuff. Sides - They offer a lot of different choices here, including two kinds of potato salad, macaroni salid, mac and cheese, and even some green things they call veggies. We had the german potato salad, at the recommendation of the cutter, and it was very tasty. Dessert - We ordered the peach cobbler, and they gave us some pecan cobbler to go with it, eager for us to taste it. The pecan cobbler is a delicious mix of mushy and crunchy -- just a tad bit too sweet. The peach cobbler is a freakin' awesome way to end a barbecue meal. I will not regret the pure mix of butter, sugar, and peaches that I just finished. Other - They also offer chicken and turkey. I did not try them. Overall, this place is a fantastic location for some very very very good barbecue. I might have to try it once or five more times before I'm ready to declare it on the top tier of BBQ joints in Texas, but it's definitely on that borderline. read more

I'm discovering that there is no one great bbq restaurant in the San Antonio area. While Texas Pride does cover most of the bases. I still felt a little empty inside after my dining experience. The price for this Adkins diet meat fest runs about average for a bbq joint. I opted for the 3 meat plate with 2 sides. The menu is pretty straightforward, however, I did wonder if I could order 1/4 lb. instead of full lbs. Customer is service is great, the guys that work here seem to enjoy their jobs. Back to the food.... I ordered brisket, sausage, & ribs. My sides were pinto beans and cheezy potatoes. The pintos fell a little on the bland side. A little salt and pepper might have done the trick. Cheezy potatoes, well you can't really go wrong with potatoes smothered in american cheese. Now for the main event. The sausage... I don't think that it's made in-house. It does have that pop when you bite into it,however it then leaves you feeling greasy. Not big in flavor town. Brisket.... your killing me smalls!!!! It's like nails on a chalkboard; against the grain. I'm not a fan of dental floss brisket. I know you're busy, but age old tradition should consist how to cut brisket. The ribs are the star here. The rub is a well seasoned mix of spices and salt. Not to mention the peppery goodness that envelopes each tasty morsel. Through the ends have become little bark nibbles. I heart bark nibbles. So go for the ribs that's a plus in my book. They have catfish fry on Friday's that I've been meaning to check out. Also, live bands on the weekends. Augh! I forgot about the sauce. It's a tomato base sauce with spices, no tang in it. read more

Best BBQ in Texas. PERIOD! I have tried so much around San Antonio and this place is a bit of a drive outside the city but definitely worth going to. Don't forget the pecan pie. It's the best hands down read more

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