Best BBQ in San Antonio (2025)

A landmark of craft barbecue with Mexican accents, 2M pairs sublime brisket and turkey with chicharrón macaroni and house tortillas. Recommended by the Michelin Guide and praised by Texas Monthly and local critics, it’s essential San Antonio barbecue.

Thursday–Sunday service near the Alamodome draws fans for peppery brisket, pork ribs, and queso‑fundido sausage. Recognized in Texas Monthly’s 2025 Top 50 and applauded by the Express‑News, it blends South Texas flavors with serious pit craft.

A hometown favorite across from the Witte Museum, known for brisket grilled cheese, chopped beef, and stellar sides. Readers named it Best Barbecue in 2024 via San Antonio Current, and it remains a lively, community‑minded stop.

Serving since 1992 in a converted gas station, this family shop slices post oak and mesquite‑smoked meats to order. Recommended in the Michelin Guide, it’s loved for classic brisket, juicy turkey, and Mimi’s potato salad.

Bold, fun bowls where Texas brisket meets Thai green curry, plus smoked‑chicken yellow curry and clever sides. Led by a James Beard–recognized team, the pink bungalow serves daily and shows off San Antonio’s cross‑cultural barbecue spirit.

A family‑friendly market from chef Jason Dady with cherry‑glazed ribs, smoked turkey, and a bustling patio. Frequently spotlighted by local media including MySA, it’s a crowd‑pleaser that keeps the pits running daily.

South Side staple since the 1980s with straightforward oak‑smoked plates, po’ boys, and a handy drive‑thru. Longtime regulars praise its consistency and hospitality—true everyday San Antonio barbecue.

A North Side roadhouse with live music, oak‑and‑pecan smoke, and big picnic packs perfect for nearby Hardberger Park. Highlighted by MySA roundups, it’s a relaxed setting to share ribs and sides with a crowd.