South Barbecue

Tell me why this is the best barbecue in San Antonio... I really love this new location and the patio seating and what a surprise they have a full bar now. I’m glad they turned this abandoned building into something. Taking this particulary dead zone and making new landscape is such a gift. I went during lunch and got the chopped brisket sandwich (recommend 10/10). The brisket is so good and I loved the BBQ sauce on the side. Really good flavor and tangy. Oh and the pickles are homemade. I also got the chopped brisket taco with all the fixings. The tortillas are also good. 10/10 My friend tried the nachos, loved them. This place is an absolute must try. You will not be disappointed.

Got some take out and it was great. The borracho beans were my favorite. The brisket was moist and well seasoned. The queso was also delicious. I wish they had corn tortillas for their tacos. Great addition to the neighborhood!

I got the brisket to go. The flavor was delicious and perfectly tender. I am not a fan of pickled onions but hey this place is hip and delicious. I do wish they sold a sliced brisket sandwich, thats usually my favorite. Restaurant was clean and the staff was nice. I'll likely try again sometime.

This BBQ spot is such a gem. The service is warm, friendly, and genuinely down-to-earth, you feel taken care of the moment you walk in. The food is amazing, full of flavor and clearly made with care. The location itself is adorable, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and it makes for a really cute spot for a date. The surrounding neighborhood is aesthetically pleasing and adds to the overall vibe, plus there's convenient parking available. Highly recommend!

Moved near the area and finally got to stop by! Beautiful building with an amazing ambiance! Restrooms are also beautiful and well maintained with amenities such as female hygiene products to floss! Never seen this before at various joints! The menu is short and sweet, with affordable pricing when it comes to the barbecue world! The top highlights for me were the pork ribs and the jalapeño sausage! One note that really made the visit worth it was when ordering, I requested fatty slices for my plate. When receiving our order, we were given slices of lean to which I asked if it was possible to switch it out. The GM returned this time with two slices of fatty and explained that they made the mistake of allowing to preference what slices you would like, but made it right, which shows the integrity and consistency to provide the great customer service aspect well needed in the bbq world! Beyond amazed with this approach to barbecue, will be back soon!

The sides were good. The brisket wasn't like the other reviewer made it to be. I asked for more fatty brisket but got dry. Flavor wise, not there. Vinegar based sauce, 5 dollar links, 7 extra for brisket. Alright for the neighborhood is in. Not a Bbq destination. Counter staff was very accommodating. A personal opinion, try it for yourself. Did like the potato bread and butter pickles, red onions.

Really tried to eat the brisket but it was terribly dry even with sauce. Maybe they just had a bad day. I ate the potato salad, it was ok. The beans were spicy but ok. I usually only review places if it’s going to be 5 stars but almost $23 for inedible food. The bbq plate menu is not clear and I paid extra for choosing brisket. Even the picture of the brisket I’m including looks dry.

We live in the neighborhood and have been excited to try this place after looking at the abandoned building for years. It's unfortunate that the food was bad. Well, we didn't get to try too much because they were sold out of a lot at 6:30 on a Saturday evening. I guess that means they are busy, but it's just sad that SA accepts such mediocrity... The jalapeño cheddar sausage looked and tasted like it was sitting in a pan all day. It was all shriveled up and so dry. The brisket had decent look, but no flavor:( It was kind of chewy too. We got a pound and I really prefer to see them weigh it, but I guess it was fine. The bbq sauce was good, but maybe less plastic containers with bigger ones or just bottles on the table. Setvice was really sweet and nice. I hope they can step up the food because it would be so nice to have a good place to walk to for bbq.

This place has been on my radar for a while so when we were nearby, I had to finally try it. It's cold and rainy and they only have patio seating so we took our order to go. The gentleman running the window was really nice. Here's what we got and what I thought: - brisket: so good, peppery and tender - pulled pork: this was okay - tater tot casserole: mildly addictive and comforting - borracho beans: fabulous, so flavorful - creamy elotes: SO good This spot is such an underrated place to get good BBQ without the crowds.

On a mission to try the best BBQ in San Antonio, my next stop was South BBQ & Kitchen. Place wasn't anything special to look at, although it's across the street from a golf course. Don't let the exterior mislead, this place is phenomenal. There were a few tables occupied by the time we arrived. Our order was taken at the front window and we grabbed an open picnic table to await our food. Wasn't much of a wait as our food was delivered quickly. I chose their BBQ plate with brisket, and added a sausage to pair with it. For my two sides, I opted for their borracho beans and potato salad. My mom ordered the same as me but her sides were the cole slaw and creamed elote. The brisket was great. It had good flavor to it and was tender. The sausage was just as good. Of the two sides, I preferred the beans to the potato salad but both were great. The cilantro was a nice touch on top of the beans. The plate also come with onions, pickles, bbq sauce and a choice of bread or tortillas. Although the meats were very flavorful so bbq sauce wasn't really needed. I was also able to try the slaw and elote. Slaw was crisp and had a nice bite to it from the vinegar. The elote was fantastic. Only drawback was I did not get to try the ribs. I was told that they are only available on the weekends. I will definitely attempt to make it back as soon as possible. Just wish I was living on the south side as it seems to be where all the killer BBQ joints are at.

Solid BBQ, food 4-4.5, cool little place - outdoor seating with and without fans where you can sit and enjoy the breeze blowing in the trees and the iglesia next door; pretty interesting sides one of our kiddos was sad about the lack of mac BUT we tasted the mustard potato salad (super tart to wake up those tastebuds), rice (so gooood), tater tot casserole (yes please), borracho beans (delicious) and one child got the green bean tomato fancy salad which disappeared too quickly for me to get a bite! The BBQ was decent, flavorful - ribs only on wknds so missed out on those, brisket taco was yummy, the chicken was tender and well-seasoned, the sausage was decent. Bathrooms are in the bldg and you need to ask just FYI. What made this place a 5 for us was the service - super friendly, super helpful. We had some car troubles and they let us sit on the patio while we waited for a tow and helped us stay hydrated. Solid option.

Service was a bit rude. The guy was impatient as my party and I ordered. Sorry, dude. We're from Austin. The location was really cool and felt exclusive maybe because of the windy unfamiliar road. You just didn't know where you were going to end up. We went around 1 PM on a weekday and my group was the only one there with the exception of one customer who picked up his order to go. BBQ: Their brisket wasn't as moist as I hoped it'd be. The sides weren't anything to Yelp about either. Boracho and Jalapeño sausage were decent though.

Arrived for a beautiful Friday afternoon lunch and was totally impressed. The parking lot was wonky full. You know, where the lot could take 3x as many vehicles but all the morons showed up at the same time and now you can't fit. No worries, plenty of parking at the empty church next door so I just prayed I wouldn't get towed and it worked. Seemed like there were two very large work groups that were already eating. They must have been doing an office teambuilder: who can park the stupidest. Someone was winning. There was a steady flow of other folks, but the staff were killing it. In no time, I grabbed my food and was gorging my face. Oh so wow, this was good. Honorable Mention on Texas Monthly! Heck, I really have been to all 50 and this could have displaced about a dozen of them. Must have been a bad day when an editor showed up. I went as non-standard BBQ as I could go. Heck, I could have been in a TexMex bbq. I stared off with the pork taco. That pulled pork with the tomatillo sauce was fantastic. Then I went with the brisket taco. I'm still in a low moan thinking about that one. MMmmmmm that was good. A little saliva is not forming on mouth. Can't go tacos without the appropriate sides. That Spanish/Mexican rice was nice, fluffy and savory. THE best rice I've had at ANY restaurant. If they served a larger portion with chopped brisket in it, I think I would fall in love. The baraccho beans were nearly as good. I'm serious! Finally, out of a lark (not because it went with the style of the meal) - I had to try out the potato casserole and I was not disappointed. Just as good. This place nailed the meats AND the sides. Like I said, someone was bribed to let some of the other Texas Top-50 in and deprive this place.

Started our Father's Day off at South BBQ & Kitchen and I'd say it was a success! We enjoyed a 1/2 pound of brisket and pork with a couple tortillas. The service was kind of slow for a BBQ joint. We waited ~20 minutes for our food and it was pretty empty when we arrived, just one other group. The brisket was my favorite of the two, but both were tender and flavored well. We were unfortunately not able to try the tator tot casserole this visit as they were sold out, so next time we will have to order online in advance so that we can grab a taste before they sell out.

This bbq is pretty good. I got the tacos and was surprised when the tortilla and filling was very cold- I am thinking that's what they were going with. I was just very surprised to bite into a cold taco. The beans were ABSOLUTELY delicious, and that's my reasoning for the 4 stars. The food was decent, and customer service was very quick and friendly. I loved the outdoor seating, as the porch area was very clean and the fans were all in working condition.

Great food, great experience, we are from New Jersey this is definitely better than the mainstream franchises that we went to last time. It is definitely 10 out of 10.

My brother, dad and I stopped in this afternoon for late lunch, it was our first time. We loved it! We sampled brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, cream corn and mustard potato salad. The meat fell off the rib, the brisket was juicy and the bark was delicious! The sausage is spicy but great tasting. The pulled pork was flavorful as well. We will definitely come back, it is outdoor seating only and there isn't a public restroom so be prepared. It is BYOB and they do have T.V's outside to catch a game.

Some of the best brisket I've ever had. Really paired well with the homemade tortillas. The sides are great too. Really recommend the tater tot casserole. Service was very fast and the location has a very comfortable outdoor area.

Beautiful spring day to enjoy some BBQ. Delicious brisket, sausage, beans and rice! I need the recipe for that rice! Service was quick and friendly. No razzle here, just good food!

Food was delicious! Service was great and the ambience was welcoming and friendly I am definitely returning again

Went to South BBQ & Kitchen at 11:22 am & they were out of pork ribs so we got brisket , chicken & sausage . For sides we got elote corn , rice , beans & potato salad. Everything was very delicious just way too much pepper ( heavily peppered) on all the meats for me . I have 4 stars because we went there mainly for pork ribs but they were out of them by 11:23 am .

I enjoy this place. The food is very consistent and tasty. The portions are on the smaller side but the taste does make up for it,(completion sizes).The service is good and the area outside is very clean. I would definitely recommend this place. There is one big bummer, they don't accept cash.

Good food great place and have fun with my husband and friends can't wait to go back soon BBQ Plate

We wanted something new, so we gave this place a try. Sadly it was deeply underwhelming. They only do ribs on the weekends, so prepare yourself for that. The brisket was cut super thick, and was more chewy than anything. It was overly fatty on top and a little tough on the bottom. My wife ordered the pulled pork taco, and it had minimal flavor, plus it was cold. Definitely wouldn't go back.

Everything is great from the food to the seating and the staff! We came from Houston and saw this place on tik tok so we just had to come thru! Highly recommend!

Wow, outstanding brisket, tortillas, and sides. Get the pickled smoked jalapeño! Fantastic sauce, slaw, and Elote. Just great BBQ.

100% Without a Doubt THE BEST BBQ IN SA!! South's brisket and jalapeño sausage are totally bomb. And the sides are killer too - tater tot casserole and elote are our go-to. (Just be aware that the elote tends to be superspicy) Their pickles are awesome - don't forget to order them separately if you're ordering meat by the pound. Makes for a fantastic sandwich! Currently to-go and patio dining only. Patio is BYOB. Bonus: find South's brisket at Weathered Souls Brewing, in the form of brisket nachos and stuffed avocados!

Always DELICIOUS! This place has the absolute best bbq in San Antonio! The sides are great too! It's definitely worth trying. Customer service is the best! I can't say enough good things about this place There's outdoor seating as well, covered even! Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!!

Top kinder for best bbq in San Antonio. Ribs, brisket, and sausage were incredible but the best was the loaded tater tot casserole. Off the chain!

I found this place years ago while working down the street but due to COVID I was not able to try it until recently. I finally had found time to come out as they are allowing seating outside while you order at the window. I ordered the brisket plate three times already on three separate occasions and for the most part it is consistent. The sides I get remain undefeated and are always fresh and good. I usually get the brisket plate with potato salad and loaded tater casserole. The food stays coming out hot and fresh (cold for the potato salad) and for the most part as mentioned consistent. Now I have to say, the ribs are not the greatest ever, they are a little tough, I do NOT recommend. Maybe it was just a bad day my gf had them. Although the ribs weren't the best everything else is, I've had coworkers get the pulled pork and it was phenomenal as well. Overall you would have to try it to rate it on your own!

Brisket was great, with superb park and plenty of flavor! The meat was top quality and the flavor just oozed out with every bite! Customer service gets an A+ as well. Operations seems like pretty small, but I was well taken care of! Super friendly!!

After reading the reviews in SA News, Current and on social media, we decided we had to try this place for ourselves. It did not disappoint our expectations. The moist brisket was flavorful and tender--we could taste the smoked wood flavors and it honestly didn't even need a knife. The house-made sausage had such a good flavor to it and could stand on it's own, but it also paired beautifully with the sauce. We also enjoyed the sides, because they were not an afterthought and they weren't typical. We can see they put a lot of thought behind the flavor profiles of each side dishes. We had the pickled red onions and cucumbers, green bean and tomato salad, coleslaw, and borracho beans. I can see how this place could be described as an up and coming BBQ joint on the Southside of San Antonio. It had a casual vibe to it and the staff members were friendly and attentive. The drive through the neighborhood was scenic and quaint. I would definitely eat here again and would highly recommend it to friends and family.

This is probably my favorite barbecue place I've been to in San Antonio. The brisket had a deliciously smoky flavor, the chicken had excellent seasoning, and the pork was amazing. I go here a lot with my family and it never seizes to fail. The guy at the front is always very welcoming when we come also. This place deserves to be in the spotlight more.

A very good friend of mine had posted pictures of her meal on FB and it looked delicious so my husband and I decided to try it over the weekend. We arrived at about 2 pm and they were already sold out of chicken. I ordered two tacos one side, unsweet tea and my husband had the brisket plate with a side of ribs all for $56. The food was good but it was difficult to enjoy. The only dining area is patio dining. Nothing indoors and it was very hot. What made it worse were customers who were picking up call in orders or placing to go orders would sit in their running cars and it would put off a lot of heat into the dining area. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. Also there are no artificial sweeteners for your unsweet tea - so that was really unpleasant - and you don't know it until after you order, are served and then ask. I would have even paid for some - because you have to pay for pickles anyway. My tacos were pretty skimpy on the protein for a $7 taco. 1/2 lb is $14 but I think I got 2.5oz of brisket. We may come back when it is no longer 100° outside and we won't come hungry and we won't be ordering the tea - sweetened or unsweetened.

Really good food. There bbq sauce is more vinegar than sauce but the meat was amazing. That's the only reason for not giving it a five star review. Personal taste. However they have amazing tattor tot casserole and... The first bbq place I have found that gives you a choice of bread or tortillas. Is that really a choice? Fresh tortillas all the of way. Great service.

Tried South BBQ today for the 1st time and was not disappointed. Service was great! My wife and I sampled each other's meals and the brisket, sausage, borracho beans, rice and tater tot casserole were all delicious. The seating was outdoors, which was perfect to enjoy the beautiful weather on our day date. Give this place a shot.

Ordered lunch here this week for my daughter and I. It was easy to order; the prices are very reasonable; and the servings were just right. My complaints were that they no longer have family packs; they only serve ribs on the weekends; and they didn't have any banana pudding (not sure if they ran out or it's no longer offered). In fact, there weren't any desserts and it was only around 1 pm. We ordered both sandwiches and pints of creamed corn and rice. The creamed corn was very good, as well as the brisket sandwich. I will try the brisket order next time with some tattered casserole and creamed corn. THANK YOU for the yummy food!

Not sure how to rate this place. We've been here a few times now and the brisket has been hit or miss. The first two visits the brisket was amazing, but in the past two the brisket was horrible. It was so dry that it couldn't be cut with a plastic knife. The sides have been consistently good though. I really enjoy their beans and tater tot casserole. One other minor issue is that they don't serve 1/4 lb servings or two/three meat plates. Not sure if I'll come back again, but if I do I will be hesitant. It sucks when you're craving brisket and you get served jerky instead.

Came for lunch today because we were wanting brisket. We drove up and the place was empty except for one other person. That should have been our first clue. Walked up to the window and there is a huge sign that says no cash only cards accepted so be prepared. Looked at the menu and it was very and I mean very limited. Only brisket, jalapeño sausage, and pulled pork oh and chicken quarters. The attached photos show what we got. When we asked for lean brisket sandwiches we were told there was only enough for one sandwich. So we decided to get the pulled pork. The pulled pork sandwich was dripping in grease and was cold. The brisket sandwich was also cold and the meat was flavorless. As for the sides the potato salad is indeed all mustard and the beans tasted like they were from a can with a sprinkling of cilantro on top. They did not offer pickles or onions with the bbq. There was an option to order a side of pickles and onions but when you go to a bbq joint in Texas providing the patrons with pickles, onions, and jalapeños is a staple not an option to purchase. Maybe this place is just trying to stay open I'm not sure but I do know that we have eaten here pre-covid and loved it. Unfortunately today we were not thrilled with our meal and most likely will not be back. If you're on the south side and wanting bbq go check out B&B smokehouse. You will get better flavor, service and options for your money.

This was a pleasant surprise find. My friend and I were looking for someplace to grab a quick lunch before walking the river walk. We actually smelled the bbq before we stopped. We split some brisket and found that it had a nice smoke flavor and wasn't to fatty. The server was also very friendly.

Unfortunately had a bad experience. We ordered 2 plates: brisket, pulled pork, sides of coleslaw, mustard potato salad, borracho beans and a cheddar jalepeno sausage link. Brisket was flavorless; coleslaw was sitting in what seemed to be rinse water with a strong taste of carraway/celery seed (didn't seem fresh); mustard potato salad tasted ALL of mustard...they mean MUSTARD; didn't get borracho beans cuz they inadvertently served me the coleslaw; pulled pork was also lacking flavor. And the sweet tea was so bad it was undrinkable. That's nearly impossible in Texas. 1st impression We chose this location because of fantastic reviews. Wonder if they had an "off" day. Was really, really hoping for good bbq. BTW no restrooms for customers.

Tiny place. Big tastes. Try it all: -Pulled pork add BBQ sauce and pickles for the perfect bite. -Creamed corn SA style topped with cojita cheese and chili. -Green string bean with a grape tomatoes medley topped with cojita cheese and slivered almonds. At first, I was kind of meh about it, but if you go in with the mindset that it's more of a salad, it's really quite a fresh, tasty, and light side. -Eating family style, I got to try the brisket, the beef bits sandwich, and German potato salad, which are also very good. -Bonuses: Plenty of parking, clean, friendly, free pickles, lemon, and white bread, delicious sauces (one spicy and the other lighter colored one has a mustard base I believe, which tasted so good with the pulled pork), and they even have Coca-Cola in a glass bottle. -A bit pricy, but that won't keep me from going back to try the raved pork ribs and borracho beans.

I was on that side of town today so I Stopped by to get some bbq and everything was great!! Brisket had nice bark and smoke rings, chicken was juicy, sausage had great flavor, I will definitely drive across town to get bbq here again

This place was amazing! Their service was so fast!! I got the chicken and it was so nicely seasoned. Then, the RICE!!!! So so so good! My friend got the jalapeños and said they were so hot and yummy. Over all this place is definitely somewhere I'd come again! Highly recommend if you're in the south San Antonio area. Also, dog friendly so that's a plus!

I had such a great time at South BBQ. The atmosphere is small, inviting and woody. Plenty of outdoor seating but it's summer time in Texas so no thanks. The people are friendly. And I love when you can eat some classic bbq brisket with some salsita de poblano. The brisket was some good meats. Tender and smoky as it should be. It was sliced thicker than usual, maybe a half inch instead of a quarter inch. I didn't measure it. But it was good in the white bread! I didn't order any sides. What's wrong with me? Regrets. I can't wait to go back and try them because other people's sides looked to die for.

Stopped in for a late lunch after seeing an ad for the restaurant on tv. Long story short the food lived up to the billing. My group ordered some brisket and pork shoulder. The pork came shredded and the brisket was sliced. The brisket was easily cut by the plastic forks and knives provided because it was so juicy. The pork shoulder was seasoned well and made for a great sandwich. For the sides we had the cream corn w/cojita cheese and the green bean/ tomato salad. Both were very tasty. Lastly we add the garlic roasted green onions, pickled cucumbers and jalapeños. They were great compliments to the meal. I can't to come back to try the sausage, chicken and ribs.

Amazing!!! I would recommend 100%! The staff was a amazing and good was on point!! I had the ribs, brisket, sausage...

Came in for lunch and wasn't insanely busy which I was thankful for since I was starving. I ordered a half pound of brisket and a small side of the tater tot casserole. The service was quick as well cause you place your order at one end and pick up at the other. I personally like my brisket on the moister side which is why I'm giving this place 3 stars. I really wanted to love this place but my brisket was pretty lean and dry. Their sauces on the picnic tables were good tho so it helped. I loved the tater tot casserole! Definitely a great addition to your meal! I feel like I may have just gone on a day where the brisket wasn't their best because other people have mentioned moist and tender brisket which I didn't receive so I would be willing to give them another try.

We ordered several things on menu. Brisket, quarter chicken, brisket taco and pulled pork taco and a side of the elote. Everything was well prepared. Although, the item that stood out for me was the brisket. I would even go as far as saying it was the best brisket I ever had. We will definitely make another visit to try their links. Unfortunately, the day we went they were already sold out. So I'm curious to try. Dining was outdoors on their patio which we didn't mind and the space was kept tidy. Overall a great find.

Little did I know this restaurant would change my life and those who I mistakenly shared my order with from South BBQ & Kitchen! We highly enjoyed their Brisket. And it was sliced thick! And tender. Oh, so tender!! Their beans were flavorful. I liked the amount of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in their Borracho beans. And the tator tot casserole was tasty too! If you haven't been to South BBQ & Kitchen, go!!! And make sure you pull the door hard when you open it!

I love BBQ and this place hit the spot. We had A little of everything: brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken. It was all cooked to perfection!! For sides we had creamed corn, beans and potato salad. The potato salad was not my favorite since it had huge chunks of potato. I also go a side of their specialty made pickles for an extra little charge. You've gotta get there early so you can have the good stuff, when we headed out the brisket was sold out. It's tough to find good BBQ in SA, but I will definitely try this place again.

Came to this new BBQ joint with the family. Ordered the brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and ribs. For sides we had borracho beans, potato salad, and creamed elote. They offer soda, tea and byob this drink. The chicken and pulled pork were good, they had good bbq flavor. I don't really eat ribs but these were good, not a lot of meat but that's typical of ribs. The brisket had a good Smokey flavor, though it was a bit salty. The staff was very busy because of the large crown but they were helpful. The location is small but the people were in and out quickly. You will have to stand in line for your food and it is a bit warm inside because of the amount of people and the pits are in the next room. The food is worth the drive to the to this cool little spot.

Good selection of bbq.... Can't complain about the service. My "usual" stop when I'm on this side of town.....Always good!

This place is bomb!!!! I'm a sucker for sides and this place has options, only thing missing is Mac n cheese, and the fresh green bean salad is very tasty, I love all the bits of garlic! The tater tot casserole is so fricken delicious! The brisket is thick and juicy I loved the flavors, I was really impressed! One thing I was pretty shocked about is no big red option on the drink menu, I'm On the south side and no big red option....... hmmmm maybe they'll add more options to their drinks as they progress.. Carmelo was very welcoming and helpful, I will recommend this place to all my ppl, sides are unlike no other, very on point!!! I must say best BBQ in the city, hands down!

Great place on Mission Rd. Very good brisket and pulled pork, with sides to die for. The tator tot casserole and elote are fire! From SA but have lived in Chicago for a long time, stopped by this place because of the reviews as I was stopping by SA.. absolutely epic BBQ and good customer service.

We're baaaAaack. This time got the brisket and it was delicious. Brought the in laws in from wimberley and they were impressed, which is great because they have been all over the hill country tasting BBQ. Sorry I didn't get a better picture, I had eaten most of it prior to getting it. I got excited... let's not forget I'm driving in from New Braunfels...

They have the best and most tender meats in all of S. Texas .. cornbread casserole is the best . Would recommend this place to anyone looking for quality BBQ as there is nothing fancy at this place except for their excellent food...