Went here for BBQ off of Google reviews and because Guy Fieri went here. We got the 3 meat plate. Ribs-Jalapeno Sausage & the Brisket. For sides we got the Pinto Beans & Creamed Corn. We enjoyed all of it. You order at the counter then they bring it out. They have both indoor & outdoor seating.
Nice place for BBQ. Was clean, well lit, and many open tables. Service was ok, got brisket to go but it took longer than expected. Brisket was tender and tasty. Came with rolls, pickles, onions, jalapeños, and BBQ sauce. Decor inside was of typical BBQ place.
First time eating here. Ordered by phone for take-out.
Asked for a brisket sandwich WITHOUT bbq sauce, and was given one with some instead.
Bbq definitely changed the flavor of the sandwich, and it was not to my liking. Though, the sauce was tasty.
Sweet tea is yummy! I recommend that!
Atmosphere's nice. Employees are kind!
Located just across from The Witte and featured on DDD this is a very popular BBQ joint with very limited seats. The staff is great at clearing tables as soon as they become available. Not pictured is the famous brisket grilled cheese which was delicious! The spicy creamed corn had a little kick to it. All around great food!
Now THIS is a fantastic BBQ joint! 🤤 I had the marbled brisket, pulled pork, collard greens 🤤😭🤤, and the fries. Hubby got marbled brisket, spicy corn🤤🤤, fried okra, and turkey. The rolls were wack imo, but everything else is delicious! WOW! LOVE their pickles too! 😆 Service was good, one of the fellas even came out to make sure we we're happy with everything, wasn't expecting that. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but don't be fooled! 😆 So good, can't wait to visit again.
In town for work and wanted to try something new. Coworker found this place online with lots of great reviews. It did not disappoint.
I had the brisket, pork, Mac and cheese and vinegar slaw for sides. Others had the brisket, sausage and collards and spicy creamed corn.
I didn't eat the bread. (Plain roll. Seemed store bought, possibly) We discussed that the bread could be much better compared to the rest of the food. Cornbread would be phenomenal with the other food items.
Good was pretty good. Was expecting a little more from a TX bbq joint. Robs and brisket were a little dry, Mac and cheese with shredded brisket was fire and the okra was meh. People were cool that I dealt with. Maybe it was an off day.
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
+5
Ironically, this had been our second choice, but should’ve been our first!
The seasoning on the okra is some of the best I’ve had in the south. The glaze on the ribs had a delicate sweetness without tasting like candy. The brisket has that smokiness without taking over the meat. Allowing you to sauce at will. And the sausage wasn’t dripping in grease and had a peppery flavor (there is a jalapeño sausage option).
Sides wise I’ve mentioned the okra, but you will be very pleased with their mac ‘n’ cheese (has reasonable amounts of sausage and brisket). This isn’t the mustard potato salad of your parent’s backyard barbecue which worked well for me. Think a baked potato with fixings but cold. We all know sweet tea is diabetes in cup, but here there’s a balance — sweet but not lethal.
The staff was exceptional and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Today’s playlist a throwback to the 80’s with Fine Young Cannibals, Def Leopard and others. My sole #sadness was the absence of desert, but not so much that I wouldn’t return.
All in all, this honorable mention for Texas Monthly magazine is worth your time if you like a great place of food at a mostly affordable cost!
This is hands down one of the best BBQ spots in the world.
Absolutely everything is top notch. The Brisket is absolutely delicious and falls apart in your mouth. The pork is the perfect amount of fatty and when you throw it in some BBQ sauce it takes it to the next level. The MacNCheese is creamy and packed with flavor. I can't recommend the sausage enough it's absolutely delicious. Even the sweet tea here is great.
But the best part of this place are the ribs. They're amazing in every way. They're soft and tender. The glaze elevates the ribs to heaven, it's sweet, packed with flavor and every bite makes you want more.
The staff is very friendly and welcoming offering the best of Texas hospitality.
This place is amazing and a must visit if you're in San Antonio.
Smoke Shack has very good Texas BBQ at reasonable prices. I took two buddies here and we really enjoyed the food. We all got the two meat plate. The Turkey and brisket were scrumptious. A nice touch is there offering of Topo Chico.
Average bbq joint, not bad but not the best. The ribs were very fatty but I'll say the marbled section of brisket I had was great! The sides are fine, but the brisket Mac & Cheese stood out to us on this stop.
Great food, awesome folks, MASSIVE portions (definitely get your money's worth), good sweet tea, & southern hospitality vibe. Even Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives visited here. Oh, and the prices are the cheapest. You gotta go. You'll thank me later, lol.
Loved this place. Great place to stop by if you are in the area. Especially after touring the Witte Museum. Very fast service and very delicious food. Brisket was soooo moist, and the pulled pork was full of flavor. My son had the ribs, and they were falling off the bone. My daughter loved the Brisket Mac & Cheese. There were so many options. It took me a minute to decide what I wanted. I'm definitely going to come back for a few other of their dishes.
Local favorite. Pretty darn good barbecue!! We had the beef brisket and it was super moist and tender. The shredded pork was also tender and flavorful. The last dish we tried was the grilled cheese with brisket. Tasty. The fried Okra, collared greens and the macaroni cheese sides were simply amazing. Very homemade and so so good! We will return.
Absolutely delicious!! I had the brisket with mac & cheese, and fried okra. The brisket had amazing flavor and was super tender and juicy. You have the option to wash it all down with tea, lemonade, a variety of soft drinks and they also have a nice selection of beers. The staff was very friendly, and service was very fast. I had my order as soon as I was seated at my table. I highly recommend.
The ribs and Mac and cheese are worth a visit by itself. Ribs by the bone are an awesome touch.
Nicely cut fresh onions, pickled jalapeños, and pickles taste great and are a welcome addition.
A couple more local beers to choose from would be appreciated
The chopped brisket makes it hard to eat the sandwich and was rather dry. Sliced brisket would have been preferred.
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