Best BBQ in San Antonio (2025)

Led by pitmaster and owner, Esaul Ramos Jr., 2M Smokehouse is the real deal. There is usually a line to order at the counter and wait for your tray before sitting in their enclosed seating area or outside on the benches. Unlike some spots where you're relegated to one offering by the pound, it's all cut and weighed market style here, so have as much as you want of their terrific offerings. It's all good but make sure to try their juicy brisket or thickly sliced turkey breast with a citrus-pepper seasoning. Mexican influences, such as chicharrón macaroni, pickled nopales, and street corn, also make their way onto the menu, and all orders come with a side of house-made dill pickles. - Michelin Inspector

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.

This place has been going strong since the early 1990s, and the name is fitting, as you'll certainly want to fill up at this former gas station. Step inside to these simple surroundings and take a good look at the board detailing the mouthwatering meats and delicious sides on offer. Thanks to post oak and mesquite, it's all good and makes decision making a tough task. All of the meat is cut to order; juicy turkey with a slight smoky flavor is a winner, but the brisket sandwich, with thick, marbled slices tucked between cottony white bread, is a favorite. Don't skip the sides, especially "Mimi’s potato salad," a family recipe. - Michelin Inspector

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.