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    True Texas BBQ

    3.6 (214 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Thick sliced Turkey breast
    Terry P.

    Service was amazing. Ordered Togo. Quick easy helpful and friendly. I'm trying something different this time we will see how it goes. Loaded cornbread and thinly sliced t

    My serving of creamed corn should be full like this picture.
    Sheryl L.

    Tried the one meat plate with brisket, brisket beans and creamed corn. I requested fatty brisket but one slice was fatty and the other was lean. I showed the picture to manager Travis who explained the way they cut the brisket, the top is fatty and the bottom portion is lean. He gave me another slice which was much juicier. The brisket had a nice smokey flavor. The brisket beans and creamed corn were warm, and should have been hotter. It was disappointing that the container was not filled to the top like the pic on the app. They should use a smaller container. Both sides were tasty but I felt the temp should have been hotter. I wish the order came with sides of bbq sauce. It's an inconvenience when you have to pump the bbq sauce into small containers. This experience was okay but didn't wow me.

    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!

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

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    5 months ago

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

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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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    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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    The County Line

    The County Line

    3.1(1.3k reviews)
    12.6 miDowntown
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    If you're looking for authentic Texas barbecue on the San Antonio River Walk, The County Line…read moreabsolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between laid-back Texas charm and a lively River Walk experience. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. I ordered the three-meat plate with the sausage, second-cut brisket, and smoked turkey, and every bite was outstanding. The brisket was tender and packed with smoky flavor, the sausage had the perfect snap and seasoning, and the smoked turkey was surprisingly juicy and flavorful. The baked beans and mac & cheese were fantastic sides that complemented the barbecue perfectly. To top it all off, I had one of the best mango margaritas I've ever tasted--refreshing, smooth, and the perfect pairing for the meal. And don't even think about skipping the complimentary bread with honey butter. It's warm, fresh, and absolutely to die for. Between the incredible food, excellent service, and unbeatable River Walk atmosphere, The County Line was one of the highlights of our trip to San Antonio. I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again and will absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the city. Five stars all the way!

    Ordered the 2nd cut brisket. I thought it was too salty but the meat was tender. Also had the…read morecollard greens and Mac & cheese on the side. Bread is included. Service was fast. Family friendly ambiance. Didn't sit outside at the river because it was too hot outside.

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    Four Brothers

    Four Brothers

    4.2(237 reviews)
    12.6 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)
    12.6 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)
    11.1 miTobin Hill
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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.

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