Dignowity Meats

Went as soon as they opened and was unable to try a few items as they were not ready or sold out. However, the items we tried were plenty enough. The outside seating was not to hit and the staff were awesome. The burnt ends were juicy, smoky and flavorful. The Burnt end constrains sandwich had a great texture and chew while the loaded potato was enough to share with a few people and all the flavors melded together perfectly. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the spicy cream corn as I cannot tolerate too much spice but I’m glad I tried it. Can’t wait to come back to try some more dishes.

We stopped by for dinner before a Spurs game. You order at the window, then relax on their spacious covered patio. The staff at the window was friendly. The menu looked really creative, so I was excited to give it a try. We ordered the burnt end melt, but unfortunately, the sauce overpowered the smoky meat, and the macaroni on the sandwich was pretty dry. We also tried The Pop, but it was just okay overall. They have a solid variety of beer options.

Overall, okay. The chicken was delicious, and the cream corn was done well. The pork sliders are decent, but I just wished it was on a different type of bun. The mac and chesse looked good but lacked flavor. The sweet tea was very sweet. The burnt ends had a sweet flavor and was overdone to the point that it had the texture of pulled pork.. overall, it was something different. It's worth a try if you want to try some decent chicken.

Just not at all impressed. I see all the awesome pics and crazy sandwiches and fancy Mac and cheese, so figured I’ll try this as my first TX BBQ. Pit beef sandwich not sold here anymore despite being on the signs, the web and the menu and the entire reason I came here… Discontinued. So I order the burnt ends sandwich, sold out. Asked about a few others…all sold out. It’s 6pm, dinner time and there’s two other people here and nobody else around…where’s the food? Ordered the Reuben, they have it, I get to order it. They come back and let me know they are out of onions so no onions on the sandwich…ok fine. Ordered burnt end Mac and cheese as the side. Food came quickly. I like trying BBQ sauce at different places, so I ask for a side of BBQ sauce and the person says it’s already in the food and shuts the food window. The Mac and cheese was Mac and cheese, nothing resembling meat in it. It was OK, no BBQ sauce, no burnt ends. The Reuben was good, no complaints…had what seemed to be BBQ sauce in it so I got to sample some I think. All in all, the “experience” was pretty lacking. The selection annoyed me, the Mac and cheese was misleading. The service was borderline rude. The Reuben was good. I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here, not sure what all the fuss is about.

If you’re looking for a laid-back spot with some serious flavor, Dignowity Meats is a great restaurant to try out. This locally owned gem, featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," serves up a menu that’s sure to satisfy any meat lover. My go to order is usually the Burnt End Melt sandwich, a glorious creation that combines tender brisket, macaroni and cheese, and sweet sliced pears all nestled on a toasted ciabatta bun. The flavor combination is savory with a hint of sweet from the pears that keeps me coming back for more. However, on my latest visit, I was hit with the dreaded news: they were out of both the Burnt End Melt sandwiches and the macaroni and cheese. I was sad, but used it as an opportunity to try something else on their menu. In a pinch, I opted for a bbq baked potato, which typically comes topped with that delightful mac and cheese. The bbq baked potato was tasty, but it just couldn’t hold a candle to my favorite sandwich. Lesson learned: get there early before they run out! The ordering process is casual—just walk up to the counter outside or head inside during the evening. The outdoor seating is equipped with picnic tables and fans, making it a comfortable spot, even on hot days. Overall, Dignowity Meats is a must-visit. With a diverse menu and a chill vibe, it’s hard to go wrong. Just remember to arrive early to snag your favorites!

This place has potential, but it was a let down. The hyped up food was over hyped. Most of the food was just a ton of food mixed together. The atmosphere was off. Burnt End Melt was lacking flavor. The bread is very hard, the Mac and cheese overtook the burnt ends. The chicken was SO bland. It was super hard to eat, too much breaking and had no flavor at all. I hope they can update their menu, make the place more lively so they don't go out of business.

Great service. The food is great. I had the Burnt End Melt. Bread was toasted great. Meat was very flavourful. Melted cheese really capped this for me. Service was awesome. Very polite and nice server. I highly recommend

Nice restaurant just east of downtown. They have a separate menu and ordering system for lunch during the week and for dinner in the evenings and on weekends. The lunch menu has more deli sandwiches while the dinner menu has more cooked and fried foods. Came on a weekend, so ordered from the dinner menu. I believe it's all outside dining area with about 12-15 picnic type tables. There was plenty of shade and fans to keep the area cool even in the hot summer heat. You order you food at the bar and they bring the food out to your table. The bartender was very helpful in explaining the menu and gave a few recommendations. Wasn't sure of the portion sizes, so ordered a little bit of everything. They're known for their Burnt End Melt Sandwich which is their burnt ends brisket, mac & cheese, pears, and cheese on ciabatta bread. I was hesitant about the mac & cheese in the sandwich, but it was really good. It really just complements the cheese and the macaroni just adds a different type of texture. Also ordered the buttermilk fried chicken quarters and eastside hot chicken. I was expecting just a drumstick, but was surprised at the large portions. Both were very crispy and flavorful. The hot chicken wasn't that spicy, it just gave a little kick different than the buttermilk fried chicken. Tried a few sides of the sharp cheddar mac, cream cheese corn bake, pickles and granny apple slaw. They were all good and a good price for the small portions. Good food and service. The bar staff and those who brought the food out were very polite. Will have to come back during the week at lunch time to try the lunch menu. The deli sandwiches sound good, too bad they're not served on the weekend. Recommend giving this place a try.

Delicious food and well priced! Perfect portion for lunch. Outdoor seating area was also pleasant!

I really liked some things but didn't care for others. We went at lunch and didn't have to wait for a table. Yay! The tables were shaded but there were a ton of flies. Better insect control would immeasurably improve the appetite. I'm a sucker for pastrami so I ordered the pastrami sandwich. There was a nice amount of lean, tender, smoky pastrami but no pickles available. The sandwich was grilled which made it awfully rich. The bread pretty much fell apart. Another person in my party ordered the Rueben which was overly sauced and for some reason came with half the meat I received in my sandwich. I didn't see any sauerkraut on it. I love barbecued bologna, so I ordered that sandwich too, intending to cut it into fourths to share with my family. It was on plain thick white bread with barbecue sauce and shredded purple cabbage (not slaw). It was a taste sensation! The male contingent ordered the burnt ends melt. It's served on a ciabatta roll, with Mac and cheese on the sandwich and the burnt ends. It was very smoky and tasty but could have used something crunchy for Team Texture. Also, the part of the sandwich I ate had very fatty meat. I removed as much fat as there was meat. Still, the roll was an excellent vehicle, the Mac and cheese was delicious, and the meat was so smoky and delicious. I didn't order any sides and I wish I had now! If I lived here, I would go back to try the dinner menu which looks really interesting and different!

If you are someone who wants to receive quality service during your dinning experience then do yourself a favor and skip this joint. My burnt ends were tasty but with the plethora of Texas BBQ joints around you can find a spot that combines both quality professional service AND good food. When I arrived (this is a "order at the bar" type of place) I was greeted by a line of people who were all confused. Why confused? Because there had not been any employees spotted for the last five minutes. We waited around for another five minutes and grew concerned. Was there a problem or medical issue? After 10 minutes of no one in sight anywhere, someone pulled out their phone and actually called the restaurant phone to make sure everyone was ok. They were told "sorry, we are very busy". This was funny to us because, besides those of us in line, there were literally only four tables of people already seated and eating. Anyway...this did cause an employee to finally emerge to take everyone's order. After waiting my turn, I eagerly approached the register to order my loaded baked potato. My anticipation, like a balloon, was popped when I was told that they were out of potatoes. I settled for the sandwich which was highlighted on DDD. It was good. After finishing the sandwich I approached the register again to buy a beer. The total was $6.50, I paid with a $10, and the employee proceeded to pour my beer. When she returned with my beer and change she handed me $3 back and said: "Sorry but we don't have any change so I can't give you all your change." WTF! I don't care about the .50 cents but it's the principle. This restaurant, through their poor planning, doesn't have any change and is unable to give their customers the proper change back? And their solution is to just keep the extra money!! That is coming up to a fine line of some very shady business practices. I will NEVER visit this shady restaurant again. Sadly it seems as if the owner is just basking in the glow of his DDD appearance and could care less about training his employees or paying attention to details.

I went to Dignowity in search of of a place to eat and watch the women's basket ball game for my nephew. Both my nephew and I were amazed at how courteous and accommodating they were to us. They gracefully turned the TV to the channel that the game was playing. The outdoors vibe matched the mood of the game and food. And both the service and food were amazing!

We keep coming back for the Nashville hot chicken and burnt ends. It was relatively dead on a Saturday night so we enjoyed a nice meal outside under the heaters. Food is freshly made so you wait a bit for your meal, but, the fried chicken does not disappoint in the least!

How many times do I have to say this. GO TO DIGNOWITY MEATS!!! It's awesome. Great service BETTER food. Get the burnt ends melt. It is the reason I go there. It is the drive that gets me off the couch to go x amount of miles for this amazing sandwich. The Mac and cheese is good too. The pasta salad is good. Have a beer. Get the burnt end melt. Chill. Be happy. GO!!

Awesome food. Huge portions. Loaded baked potato is delicious. A must stop in San Antonio.

I'd ordered takeout from here before and it was so good! I finally made it to the restaurant and it was so delicious. Service at the order-up bar was quick and easy. Our food came out quickly and we enjoyed the KC brisket sandwich and the Pop sandwich with sides of mac and cheese and cream cheese corn out on the covered patio. Chefs kiss! This is a great hidden gem lunch spot.

The food was excellent for being my first time. My son recommended it because he had some of their sliders at a local even t and was impressed. The Clucker sandwich was excellent and huge. The service was spot on. Order was correct and the atmosphere was good. The patio was blowing with fans and kept the air flowing with the big screen tv showing the game. I would definitely come agin.

Pretty awful experience here. Came around 7pm with a party of seven and the individual did not disclose a lack of brisket until the orders were placed; moreover, after about 30 minutes my food had not arrived, I had to tell them my name to which only then was I only serviced. Then the individual came back to tell me they were all out. If you are running low and cannot service orders please do not take them. Ambience was full of bugs and fans. Would not recommend.

Dignowity Meats is a great little bbq place!!! The burnt ends melt was amazing!!! The cream corn bake was also very good. This place is so super affordable with fast service and cool ambiance!! Definitely recommend if you want good bbq!

I've been here a few times, but most recently went back for a takeout lunch. The burnt ends melt is one of the most memorable sandwiches I've ever eaten - absolutely incredible. I did get a bite of the salumi sandwich as well and was a little underwhelmed. In retrospect, why come here if you're not getting the BBQ tho? Do I even need to say how good the cream cheese corn bake is? Come here for a lunch with quick, efficient service and great (dog friendly) patio vibes!

So I am from the west coast for a visit. The pro is that it is cheap but I found the signature dish to be so greasy and slimy that I had to break it up into two meals... which I ate. I enjoyed the prices, the ambiance in the outdoor patio but all the flies ruined any enjoyment we might have had. The flies just made this a gross, fast eating experience.

Food tasted good but don't expect to get a brisket sandwich because they only offer burnt end sliders. If someone can tell me who is eating the brisket in the kitchen I would appreciate it because I'm going to ask them to share with me. Instead I got the burnt ends of someone's brisket.

Not sure what happened but there wasn't much meat on the sandwiches we ordered. I had Mac and cheese for a side, but got sweet pickles instead which we had obviously paid for. So when I told her there was a mistake she gave me the Mac and cheese and didn't take the pickles off my bill. Opened late.. no forks to use. Just plastic knives. That was fun eating Mac and cheese with a plastic knife!!! Wont be going back. Too many other places.

Food was so good I went back to back days, lol. The burnt end sliders are good but I feel like they charge you so much for only a small amount of meat? & barely any bbq sauce came on them. The potato was GREAT, it is super HEAVY though so it would be my only meal for the entire day. A must visit if in San Diego!

I grew up in Kansas City, worked at a barbecue restaurant all through high school, married into a Texas family filled with competitive barbecuers, and go out of my way to find good 'cue. Dignowity Meats is one of the best I have ever had. I live 3 hours away, but if I'm San Antonio and want barbecue, it's Dignowity. I've never had a bad meal, but either of their burnt end sandwiches are absolutely amazing. If you don't want to clog your arteries, their turkey caprese sandwich is also a great choice.

Sandwich filled with tons of meat. Kinda dry but still flavorful. Creamy Mac and Cheese. Great for lunch time. Friendly staff. Quick service. Outside atmosphere.

Poor service and they charge for every single little tiny thing. My family and I ate there yesterday evening and we all got sick! Everyone has vomiting and diarrhea. Avoid this place at all costs!

I'm really glad we stumbled upon this small, rustic neighborhood gem! It has a small, somewhat non-traditional menu for a BBQ joint. Yes, they serve pulled pork, but not by the pound. Only on sandwiches. They don't serve sliced or chopped brisket either. But they DO serve THE BEST Burnt Ends I've ever eaten! Those are served in 1/4 pound increments AND also on a wonderful sandwich. This was a stop on DDD (Diners Drive Ins and Dives) by the way. What I chose for my meal was 1/4 pound of Burnt Ends and a hind quarter of buttermilk fried chicken. Yep, fried chicken at a BBQ joint. It's the best chicken I can remember eating in my entire life. I got a leg quarter with a thick, crispy coating that was nicely seasoned. Moist, juicy and tender. They also serve a "hot chicken" version as well. The wife had a Crazy Clucker sandwich which is a buttermilk battered chicken breast on a soft potato roll with vinegar slaw, house mustard, sliced jalapeños and homemade B&B pickles. She thoroughly enjoyed it. They have a short list of side dishes, some are rather unique. They also serve a baked macaroni and cheese too. They have some outdoor seating with picnic tables and serve soft drinks, iced tea and some bottled beers. Everyone in our group of six really enjoyed their food and all of us wished we'd have come back the next evening after the TSO concert rather than visiting another small restaurant. We'll definitely visit again when we are in San Antonio.

We have been here several times. Today was the last time. Terribly run, out of everything, had to yell to the back to get service. The only way to get help was to call the establishment to force someone to come out. Waited forever surrounded by flies landing on our food to get to Go boxes. Such a shame as the food is decent but the experience was downright poor.

The wait is usually outrageous. But the food is good. Not a ton of seating and it's all outdoors so it's typically pretty hot.

Food was ok, I got the Dignowity Pie, overpriced for just to get frito chips and not mixed with the brisket or mac. Someone got the chicken sandwich and there was more breading than chicken.

Customer service was trash. I have no other comments on their food because the menu is limited to sandwiches at lunch. No other options. Cashier was short and rude with me like she knew me from a previous encounter. Won't be back. There's better bbq places that have kind service people.

Pretty cool spot. If you weren't looking for it you'd definitely drive by it. Not in the best neighborhood to be honest. But it's a simple concept. All covered outdoor seating. Order from a walk up window and they have soda tea and beer available. I got their sweet tea which was good. I ordered their burnt end melt which had their famous burnt ends, Mac and cheese, and a thin sliced pear to give it a great sweet but savory profile. The sandwich was excellent. Took about 20 minutes to get so a bit of a wait but the taste was worth it.

Deep in the hood of San Antonio searching for smoke meat dive. Dignowity was the perfect spot that we were looking for. Picnic tables and outside dining under a covered porch lets you know that you are here for the food and nothing else. There is no lite sign outside and only a parking lot full of trucks. When we arrived, we were surprised as a military group was celebrating asoldiers deployment overseas and they giving him a good farewell. At the counter we ordered the burnt end with macaroni cheese, sliced pear and BBQ sauce sandwich and the Nashville hot fried chicken quarters. We also tried the creamy cheese corn bake side. There is not any wait staff here and you bus your tables when you are done. It goes with the simplicity of the dive and was perfect for this type of venue. The spicy hot fried chicken quarters were moist, temperature hot and packed with flavor. The burnt end sandwich was delicious and the hint of sweet pear with BBQ sauce hit the spot. The corn dish had flavor but not a favorite. It was such a relaxing environment that I forgot to photograph the food before we ate. Dignowity is an adventure with really good smoked meats. Treat yourself to a simple and delicious meal by visiting Dignowity's. Your taste buds deserve a treat and you won't be disappointed here.

This restaurant doesn't look like much, but the food speaks for itself. Their bbq is amazing packed with flavor. My favorite is the burnt ends sandwich. All the flavor packed into one sandwich is amazing. Outdoor seating only but it's covered and very comfortable

The service was slow but the food was worth the wait. I recommend a sangria or iced tea with the burnt ends melt and get extra sides.

Ordered the burnt end sandwich. It took about 15 minutes and in the end I had to ask about my sandwich. I was the only person there someone also showed up for a Togo order afterwards. The meat was dry and the pepper needs to be toned down just a tad. The concept is great just poorly executed. Moose Out

Delicious! Very perfect dive in San Antonio. Loved the Burnt End sandwich, burnt , sliders. In San Antonio visit!

When we went here we had high hopes for some great food and local beers. Unfortunately it didn't live up to our expectations. We both ordered burnt ends sandwiches. It was primarily bread, macaroni and cheese, and 4-5 pieces of burnt ends. The flavor was good just not much meat. The beer was also a let down. They had a large number of empty taps. They did have a hefe that my girlfriend and I decided to try. Unfortunately it was not very cold and the carbonation was off so it was on the flat side.

Chicken! Chicken! This our spot. Enough said. Only issues...the amount of people who show up for chicken, and to be told not on menu till later. We are pros at coming here so we know, but maybe a better way of informing the public about it. Hot chicken is AMAZING!!!!!!

All the food was excellent so much flavor and fresh. Cream corn was perfect. Jaden took our order and gave us his recommendation and was super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend to try this place out. Lots of beer selections, seating, and a good atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and try something new

Excellent BBQ! Tried a little bit of everything.. it did not disappoint! Even got to enjoy a hail storm beating down on the metal roof!

Just one stop here, had the burnt end melt, and it was great. This is a pretty minimalist outdoor seating environment, but place is great at being what it is. I hope to be back!

We had some great lunch items. Brisket Sandwich, Burnt Ends Sandwich with Mac cheese, Salumi Sandwich. All exceptional sandwiches and the sides were perfect.

We came for a trivia night and thought the food would be a good bonus. When we arrived there was no line, very few people, and everyone already had their food. So we expected fast service. Ordered the hot chicken and brisket burnt ends. Took 30 minutes. The chicken was okay. The burnt ends were hard and difficult to eat. Slow service, "meh" food.

Went for dinner, outdoor dining with great ambiance. I had the burnt end melt sandwich it was very good, the ciabatta bread was delicious. Overall a good sandwich but could not taste the pear slices. We also tried the pork sliders, they had plenty of pork and it was a overall good sandwich. The downside they were out of the loaded potato.

This place was super cute and I'd love to hang here for a drink with friends! However, I was not impressed with the food. The pulled pork was good but nothing better than what I can make at home. The burnt end sandwich was also lacking. The sauce was super sweet and the macaroni was nothing special either. The girl taking our order was very nice though! And I loved the cider she recommended.

One of my bucket list eats when I'm in town This last time I had a burned ends with pear and cheese sandwich. Le Yumz

Don't eat the Mac & cheese it's gross I think they forgot the cheese... pulled pork is OK but the guy never came back to bring more barbecue

I was excited about this place due to seeing that my favorite show DDD had been here (shout out to Guy F). I'm not sure when Guy was there but if they would have given him the food and service that they gave not only me but other customers, it would not have made it on DDD. The burnt ends and the chicken were reheated and dry. Parts of both I couldn't even chew it. I went up to tell them and another customer came up also and asked me if my food was reheated and dry. I said yep. The lady came and we both told her and showed her star food. She started to get an attitude and was like I'll let them know and walked off. Me and the guy looked at each other and was like wow! She came back a short while later and said they were making us new portions. We went back to our seats and maybe 3 mins later she brought the other guy a new tray of chicken. Now if you have ever fried chicken you know it takes more than 3 minutes to cook it. A couple mins later she yelled out to me "hey yours is ready" and sat my tray on the counter so that I had to walk over and get mine. What the?!?! So I go and get it and brought it back and it looks almost identical to the food I took back up there. It was NOT fresh it was reheated again. This was ridiculous. The other guy told me his was also reheated which of course it was since it o I love you took three minutes to bring it out. At this point I was done and over it. I left the food on the table and left. This was a HORRIBLE experience. I do NOT recommend this place.

I travel alot for work so I have tried lots of different BBQ, this is by far the best burnt ends i've had. I had the burnt end sandwich and the cream cheese corn bake. The burnt end sandwich has mac and cheese on it, Amazing. The corn was the perfect side, I've never had better. The staff was super helpfull in deciding what to get. They have some unique combinations in there food so read carefully. I also recomend to always try the original recipe before modifying it. ( If you say you don't wan't mac and cheese on your sandwich well don't be suprised if it's now half the size people, it's common sence.) I've eaten at two other bbq places before eating here, I have two more nights before I leave and I will be eating here to try more items off of the menu. It's that good!! Day 2, , Cream Cheese Corn Bake, Pastrami Sandwich Lunch, Eastside Hot Chicken, and Fresh Brewed Iced Tea (ordered it unsweet), also ordered a Burnt End Melt to-go for lunch tomorrow (its that good). -Cream Cheese Corn Bake Amazing!! a must order -Pastrami Sandwich Lunch The Pastrami is on point. Personally i really really don't like Rye bread so I asked for it on the whole grain bread ( good but next time I'll ask for it on a Chibatta role) definatly ordering again. - Eastside Hot Chicken, full leg and thigh They take there amazing fried chicken and dip it in there red hot sauce. The sauce was hotter than I preffer, i would guess hotter than a jalapino. Flavor was great so I just took the breading off and it left the perfect amount a heat for me. 100% better than any Franks red hot style wings I've had. - Fresh Brewed Iced Tea Great fresh ice tea I think i'll be back tomorrow for dinner, I want to try the Dignowity Pie I looks really good. Great service!!! & The patio is really nice

Overall it was pretty good. I liked my salumi, it had carrots and I believe thinly sliced cauliflower...not sure if it was pickled but it went well with the sandwich. My friend got the burnt ends and he says it's was a bit too sweet because of the bbq sauce. My other friend said her Reuben was good.

Food was on point, service is mid, ambiance was nice just a lot of flies which is expected since the seating is outside. I would recommend if you like bbq.

My brisket sandwich was like scraps from the bottom of the pan and burnt. Cole slaw was not flavorful.

They got the order wrong. I ordered half pound of brisket and half pound of pulled pork along with several other items. After waiting 45 min my order came out and they apologized saying they wanted to get the order right. You would think they would get it right, but they did not. Pulled pork was missing. When i called they said they would refund me the pulled pork. They never offered to replace it, just that they will refund my card. That never happened either!

Very friendly and welcoming place. Reminds me of a typical Austin spot with eating outside. We both had the Burnt End Melt minus the pear. Bread was fresh and delicious. Lots of cheese. The crispy parts of meat was my fav. The sandwich itself could've been filled with more meat. It was mostly bread. Will come back and try other options next time.

This place deserves a try it's definitely a different kind of bbq but oh so delicious i loved everything we tried there the place is a quite little but still worth a try.

Hole in the wall. Friendly staff. Got the burn ends melt. And wow. Flavor is amazing and it's absolutely huge! Each half of it was the size of my iPhone.