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    True Texas BBQ

    3.6 (212 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Burnt cornbread from True Texas BBQ.

    Normally, True Texas BBQ is reliably so-so BBQ. It's not the best, not the worst but it's convenient, being close by with the drive through with good service. But this evening, the convenience, and drive through service did NOT make up for the food. It was bad. First, the pulled pork sandwich and prime brisket sandwich and creamed corn were all cold. Not lukewarm, but cold. Off temperature food can make people sick. It was't the drive because I live only about 1 mile from the store. Secondly, there was no BBQ sauce. What BBQ restaurant doesn't serve BBQ sauce? Thirdly, the cornbread was burnt. I was shocked they would actually serve it to a customer. I attached a photo. The photo actually looks better than it did in person. The Apple slaw is a unique recipe that is not typical slaw. It had mixed reviews. My husband liked it but I didn't care for the flavor. Overall, we were very disappointed with the food. We know you guys can do better.

    Wade H.

    Really appreciate the service people and use of the dinning area for the Challenge Entertainmenttrivia night on Thursdays!

    Brisket and sausage
    Chris C.

    Smelled amazingly smoky long before I entered! It is adjacent to an H-E-B. Not to crowded inside at 12:30 but did have alot of customers inside. 3/4 lbs of brisket and one sausage was $27 with a medium drink. Probably should have gotten 1/2 lbs but can always take some home. Took about 10 minutes to get my food. I did not think the meat was too fatty as some reviews stated. I do agree with the comments about the salt. Some pieces were awesome and some seemed heavily salted. Not sure why but the salt was a bit excessive. The sausage was good but the skin was a bit tough and chewy. The brisket had a good bark and a nice smoke ring. Overall it was pretty good. I was surprised by HEB bar b que. I would eat here again.

    Drive through!
    Kayla S.

    I was surprised by this grocery store bbq drive through. Food tasted fresh, flavorful, and fulfilling!

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    Chris T.

    So yummy BBQ right inside H‑E‑B. The brisket is so good. I wish they would offer samples for those that have never tried their food. The brisket was juicy, tender, fall apart, and smokey. You don't need sauce but I got some. The sauce is nothing to rave about. I got a bit or regular and spicy I prefer the spicy. Great customer service!

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    Lauren G.

    This restaurant is attached to the HEB PLUS. What got me in here was the bbq smell permeating the entire store. I had heard great things about it and it did not disappoint. I ended up using the drive through and it was so convenient after I had just put all my groceries in the car. The pulled pork sandwich was great and was very reasonably priced.the convenience is unmatched.

    TWO strips of lean brisket in a one meat plate. Are you serious HEB?

    Two strips of meat for a 1 meat plate? Are you serious H-E-B? Terrible. Just terrible

    2 Meat Plate with turkey, brisket, beans, and collard greens

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    3 months ago

    Excellent barbecue. Grilled to perfection brisket and ribs. Not over priced with great flavor. Highly recommend.

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    Food is great and service is great. Ambiance, I use the drive thru. I love the lean brisket with a wonderful smoky flavor.

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    Thanks for making the trip, y'all!

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    9 months ago

    Food is great and Thursday night trivia is amazing! There's no place I would rather spend my time!

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    9 months ago

    I love the loaded baked potato at HEB True Texas BBQ!!! Also love playing trivia on Thursday nights.

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    This place sux ! The food is all cold way overpriced for what you get. If I could give it a zero rate I would. Will never go back.

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    Usually drive thru here as it is convenient. We order the bake potatoes and get them with sausage or brisket. Never disappointed!

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    Pinkerton's Barbecue

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    12.6 mi
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    IMMACULATE. My grandma and sister picked up my girlfriend and I from the airport and pulled up here…read moreright after on 4th July weekend. We arrived around 5pm on a Thursday and got in queue which was out the door and wrapping around the front porch. Their host/doorman was kind, he offered the line water on many occasions and made pleasantries with almost all guests as the line moved. It was a hot day so those waters were clutch. By the time we made it to the front of order line maybe 40 minutes had passed. But ladies and gents the wait is worth it. When we plated our trays on the table my family all had heart eyes, and had equally loved our first bites. Their brisket is extremely tender. It's beautifully sliced and made for an amazing welcome back to the South taste for me. I was in heaven. I particularly enjoyed having the fresh pickled red onion for fresh, zesty cuts through the abundance of other saltier elements on the plate. Their menu is slammin! Their sides, and sausages all had crafty ingredients. I enjoyed their spicy link options and their macaroni was delightful. Their BBQ sauce was a nice 4/5 but certainly did the job. As a native Texan who's had their fair share, this was easily some of the best barbecue I've ever had. Top 5 top 5 top 5. I'm of course coming back and looking forward for more banana cream pudding especially. They were small, slightly sweet, and had great balance with the vanilla wafer ratio. That whip cream on top too had me hooked. I couldn't have asked for a better welcome back meal for the bold Texas cuisine, hospitality, and novelty animal and cowboy decor.

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    IG: tonylameats | Sliced turkey, sliced brisket, pork rib, jalapeno sausage, mac n cheese, aunt may blueberry cobbler!
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    Q Kitchen | Bar

    Q Kitchen | Bar

    3.8
    (149 reviews)
    12.6 mi
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    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

    Nice restaurant in Hyatt Agency downtown overlooking the Riverwalk. Beware, parking is expensive in…read morethe lot next door and they do not validate parking. My Ancho Chile Short Rib and my friend's Pasta with Chicken were both tasty and the chocolate dessert was delightful.

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    Carriqui

    Carriqui

    4.4
    (751 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    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.

    Great restaurant located near the Pearl and I love the fact that they have their own private…read moreparking lot. Y'know it's impossible to find street parking especially on the weekends normally. I had made reservations to meet some friends here for brunch/lunch 1145 am on a Sunday. This place is bigger than it looks! There's seating at the main building, plus a huge outdoor patio seating area, and an entire other building beautifully decorated. The hostess was welcoming and friendly and our server was excellent. We were seated in the other building near the windows. The menu wasn't huge, but just right with a few lunch and brunch items. After debating for a while of what to order, I decided on the Texas Gulf Shrimp plate. Agua Fresca of the day per our server was strawberry pineapple. Our server was able to water mine down slightly- since it was very sweet, but love knowing that it was freshly made. Complimentary chips and salsa always a plus, and we were able to order some spicy salsa to accompany at no charge. My shrimp plate was delicious! 2 skewers of nicely cooked and seasoned shrimp atop salsa with perfectly cooked cilantro rice and a fresh leaf salad. A half slices avocado accompanied my plate. Oh how I love avocados. I thoroughly enjoyed my plate. The chicken al carbon was also a good choice - half a chicken that was juicy, not dry. The avocado toast was beautiful and the pecan salsa was quite interesting. The female performers during our brunch in the room, made it very hard for all of us to have conversations. The volume echoed loudly in the room, so it was very hard to speak and understand each other. Although a great idea, maybe outdoor patio area might be more suitable. Beautiful space, great service, good food.

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    The interior atrium above the Carriqui Bar brings fills the space with natural sunlight.
    The interior atrium above the Carriqui Bar brings fills the space with natural sunlight.
    Carriqui's award winning margaritas are perfect for good times and great stories.
    Carriqui's award winning margaritas are perfect for good times and great stories.
    Guacamole - simple, fresh, and perfect for getting started.

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    Curry Boys BBQ

    Curry Boys BBQ

    4.6
    (484 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    Initially I wasn't sure what to think about mixing BBQ with curry, but I was quickly won over!…read more We are in Texas, so naturally I had to try the brisket. It is served over green curry, which also happens to be my favorite! The brisket is served on top of the curry bowl, so I first tried just the meat. It was fall apart tender, perfectly moist, and full of flavor! I would pick their brisket over most other BBQ joints in a heartbeat! Next up was the curry by itself. It was also delicious and filled with potatoes and carrots! I am used to green curry being pretty spicy, but this is definitely a milder green curry. When I mixed the brisket in it was the perfect combination! The smokey meat blended with the curry spices was a delight to the palette, and it was just the right amount of food for a big and hungry guy like me! I can't wait to go back to try some of the other dishes! Great food! Fair and reasonable price! Friendly service! Definitely worth checking out!

    I'm always a little scared when trying Asian fusion foods, but this place understood the…read moreassignment! I got the brisket smoke show, and the tender brisket paired really well with the green curry. The rice was soft, and all the flavors just melted in your mouth. I do wish that the curry was a little thicker, as the curry felt closer to a broth than the Thai curries I've had before. The service was great and the workers were really helpful in helping me decide what to get. You get to sit wherever you want and you just leave your dishes at the table. Restaurant was decorated in such a homey way. Good bbq and good flavors!

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