The County Line

This place was pretty empty compared to all the places nearby, the food is the reason why. $23 for the 3 meat combo and 2 sides, no complaints about the price. But the meats are underwhelming. BBQ is about making the meats sing with flavor; these are completely lacking in it. The brisket was lean and while a bit tender, tasted very plain with a hint of smoke. Sausage was ordinary, chicken was moist but also flavorless. Sauce was decent, but the meat should be carrying the flavor in Texas. Sides were good, fries were solid, Mac and cheese was great, beans were good. Compared to other BBQ joints and other dining options on Riverwalk, this is a skip.

We stopped here for dinner on a Friday night and were seated right away. Our waiter was really nice and super attentive. We got the family style meal, which is all you can eat. Everything was amazing! The ribs were perfectly seasoned, the brisket was tender, and the turkey was delicious. There was so much food that we didn't even ask for more. Since we didn't finish our first serving, we were allowed to take our leftovers. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the San Antonio area.

For dinner, I had St. Louis Pork Ribs and 2nd Cut Brisket from the BBQ platter. The St. Louis Pork Ribs were tender and well seasoned. The 2nd Cut Brisket was listed as a limited item on the menu, so I had high expectations and tried it. The meat was really tender, but the portion was small. The regular Brisket is more like Lean Brisket, so I'll have to try Lean Brisket next time. The restaurant has a good vibe, the staff is friendly, and the food is good, so I plan to visit again next time.

Location is so nice, the food is great looking and has a good taste, however it was a little bit warm. Ribs were more bone than meat. The price is ok because of its location.

The County Line BBQ at San Antonio's Historic Riverwalk is an absolute gem! From the moment you sit down, you're greeted with warm hospitality and an authentic Texas BBQ experience. The service was a bit slow, considering an empty restaurant. The star of the meal was undoubtedly the massive loaf of freshly baked bread they serve as a starter. The BBQ itself is good, with smoky tender brisket and perfectly spiced sausage. The atmosphere on the Riverwalk makes it all the more special, offering great views as you enjoy some of the best BBQ in town. Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience San Antonio’s food scene!

Great atmosphere but food was average. Brisket was tough and not as flavourful as past brisket I've had before in Texas. Prices were reasonable.

Can’t say enough good stuff about our waitress Patricia. She is a fount of information about the riverwalk, and is such a sweet and soft spoken person, that we were instantly charmed by her presence. She was so very helpful answering our questions while we were choosing our entrees. The food was great, we’re coming back for more ribs and brisket very soon, but Patricia is the star in our book. John and Tasha from Austin.

I visited this restaurant alone on a quiet Sunday afternoon for lunch. The food came out quickly, and the waitress was super nice and attentive. The interior and exterior seem outdated, which might be why many people walking by the Riverwalk don’t come in—it could be more inviting. The warm bread with whipped honey spread was pretty good; the spread really made it, even though I couldn't tell if the bread was fresh. I ordered the 2 meat combo platter with sausage, brisket, fries, and mac and cheese. The brisket was tender, and the sausage was flavorful. Unfortunately, the mac and cheese was quite bland, but it improved with a bit of salt and pepper. Overall, it was a 7.5/10 experience.

Food was good service was ok. Ambiance was good wished they had more TVs. Cheese curds were top notch

We got here 10 minutes before opening (oops!) and they seated us anyway. Of course it was quiet, but the ambiance was country western. I could imagine it could be right when full, but we had no problem. Our waitress, Patricia, was soft spoken and kind and gave good recommendations and local info about the food. We got the pulled pork sandwich with collared greens and baked beans, and stuffed baked potato. All the food was yummy and hot and good-sized portions. Food came out quick, and, again, Patricia checked in with us to make sure everything was good.

1st of all I have to say the servers & Mgt. were AWESOME! 5/5 The Pros: Wings: original Buffalo were saucy sweet with a little kick. I had never tasted wings like this! 5/5 Bacon Cheeseburger: great as always. The bread & bacon were standouts! 5/5 Mac & cheese: was creamy and tasty. 5/5 Brisket taco: a good helping of smoky brisket with all the trimmings. 5/5 Ranch dressing: the best made in-house. 5/5 Brisket queso: WOW! The best! I took an extra order to go. 5/5 2 meat lite ribs & sausage plate: the ribs were so fall off the bone good! Sausage was good too. 5/5 Cons: that there aren't more Couny Lines in Texas & that there aren't more General managers like at this store.

Alright, buckle up, because County Line BBQ on the Riverwalk is about to get a review that's more side-splitting than their ribs! First off, let's talk about these beef ribs. Now, they weren't exactly Brontosaurus-sized, but they weren't skimping on the meat either! They piled those bad boys on my plate until it was overflowing like an XL serving of awesome. I'm talking "meat sweats are in my future" kind of loaded. Now, I'm watching my carbs (trying to, anyway), so the bread was strictly off-limits. But my family? They inhaled that stuff like it was the last oxygen on Earth. And the portions? Let's just say they could probably feed a small village in a pinch. Even the kid's meals were enough to satisfy Paul Bunyan! Service was a little on the slow side, but hey, the place was packed like a clown car at a circus. I get it, good BBQ takes time. And trust me, the wait was worth it. Now, back to those ribs. Smoky? Check. Great bark? Double check. Juicy and well-seasoned? Triple check with a cherry on top! These bad boys were so good, I single-handedly demolished the entire "enough for 2" portion. A MAJOR feat of strength and willpower, if I do say so myself. And the best part? My blood sugar didn't stage a revolt! For $50, it was a steal. The fam gave County Line a solid 4 out of 5 stars, but for me? Those ribs? A perfect 5 out of 5, baby! If you're looking for BBQ that'll make you laugh, cry, and loosen your belt a notch (or three), this is the place to be.

They have salads and sandwiches back! The server struggled with simple words like "fries," but he was pleasant enough, if preoccupied with the table behind us. The turkey was moist and flavorful, but nothing was hot - the only detractor. We had mediocre experiences that few visits, but they have absolutely redeemed themselves!

Alright BBQ if you're from somewhere that doesn't have BBQ I guess. The wait staff was friendly and the place was clean. I wish the BBQ was better. Ordered wet, not lean, brisket and got beef jerky. They brought out some more brisket but you could tell they trimmed the dry pieces off before they brought it out. The smoked turkey was okay but again nothing special. $100 for a family of 4 and would have been better off going to Whataburger.

I did a little homework about San Antonio and picked with restaurant with high expectations on BBQ. Food - disappointed! I ordered three meat combo with smoked 1/4 chick with the leg and thigh ( tasted like chewing wax, dry and not much smoke flavor ). The prime cut, it was ok, definitely on the dry side even I picked the not lean part. The ribs, oh no, it tasted like jerky with lots of fat. The side dish, bean and vegetables of the day, both look and taste are like the can food. The only thing did not disappointed was the "famous house made bread" -- if you have sweet tooth like mine, it looks like sourdough but tastes sweet , warm and spongy, also went very well with the honey butter the restaurant served. The restaurant located along the river walk, nice to see the boats and river swimming by, but be cautious of flies, pigeons and other bugs might attracted by your food. The waitress I had was really nice to bring me a big fan to keep those bugs away, which attracted lots of attention, quite useful for flies but not to the bees/ wasps. ( be prepared if you prefer to sit outside like I did during October still over 90F)

Honestly has the better service out of all the restaurants on the river walk. The food was incredible and comes out of the kitchen at a very fast rate. The food practically beat out the timing for the appetizer for when it came out to the table. Andrew is the guy! Ask for Andrew and he will take care of you! Best waiter on the river walk hands down no competition!

Located right on the Riverwalk. Great location. Good service. We ate right next to the canal. BBQ was adequate. Had the brisket and sausage combo. Also had their homemade bread which was good. There are other BBQ joints in San Antone that are better, but they're not necessarily located at the Riverwalk.

For dinner, I had St. Louis Pork Ribs and 2nd Cut Brisket from the BBQ platter. The St. Louis Pork Ribs were tender and well seasoned. The 2nd Cut Brisket was listed as a limited item on the menu, so I had high expectations and ordered it. The meat was really tender, but the portion was small. The regular Brisket is more like Lean Brisket, so I'll have to try Lean Brisket next time. The restaurant has a good vibe, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious, so I plan to visit again next time.

Amazing!! My husband and I ate at several restaurants on the river walk, and this was a standout. We upgraded for their homemade bread, which was delicious, and each had a two-meat combo meal. The meat, the sides, their sauces - everything was so so good. The service was great, waitress was very kind and they turned on the heater when they saw I was cold. And can't beat the view! We sat right along the river and it was perfect.

Came here to have some Texas bbq . However it wasn't the best bbq , I've had better . My brisket and fries were cold and the chicken was too dry . The coleslaw was good . The house bread was delicious. One of the best breads I've ever had . It was soft and warm . Unfortunately I would not recommend this place . Also we were also here during their slow peak time . I feel as if my food should had been better . The food came out super quick also .

Looking for some Texas bbq in San Antonio near my hotel, Yelp recommended this place. I was a little hesitant at first and actually circled the Riverwalk before finally coming here. Being a single diner looks lonely but at least I wasn't ignored by staff so that's always a plus. Lighting was a little dark and woody. And I was seated at a booth by the bar so I got to hear the bartender and servers banter. I ordered the 2 meat platter: brisket and pork ribs (upcharge for ribs) and a margarita because it's San Antonio. The drink was good. Finished it too quickly and wanted another! The food was good. Tasty and meat fell off the bone. So why not 5 stars? I later found out I should have eaten bbq in Austin. San Antonio is better for Tex-Mex food. The food was good but not mind blowing and that is why. I would eat there again, though.

County Line is my first experience with Texas BBQ but I was disappointed by the meat quality. I've had better BBQ in the Seattle area. The location is highly convenient since it's on the Riverwalk but there might be better BBQ not in the most touristy area of San Antonio. Food I got a 3 meat BBQ platter with sausage, 2nd cut brisket, and pork ribs (ribs are extra $5.99 substitution). The ribs substitution was not worth it. You get 3 ribs that are fairly dry and also burnt on the edges. The brisket was not fatty and was lean even though ordered the marbled cut. The sausages were actually my favorite meat and had a nice spicy kick to it. The barbecue sauces were pretty good as well. Atmosphere There is plenty of indoor and outdoor sitting. The indoor was a little cooler than the outside but it wasn't very clean in my opinion. Everything had a slight stick to it and there were flies hanging around my food. The noise level was not that loud though. Very casual and nice Texas decor. Pricing Prices were average for BBQ from my experience but this was my first time in Texas and getting BBQ here. The price point was not worth the quality though. Service The servers and staff were friendly and helpful in answering my questions. Food and drinks came out fast. Other Located in the heart of the Riverwalk so you'll have to walk to get here. Not a lot of parking around.

We went here for the 1st time from a recommendation. We had a reservation and were seated promptly on the river walk outside. We were greeted by Luis. Who offered drink and appetizer recommendations. I selected a margarita in a signature boot as a souvenir. We ordered the plate for 2 with 5 meats and 2 double sides. Ae chose potato salad and Mac and cheese . Both were yummy. We ordered coleslaw also because we think it goes great with Barbecue. Everything was wonderful. Luis was attentive with water and condiments. We got extra sauce because the brisket was a bit dry but not complaining. Our sides were huge . I think it should have been called barbecue for 4 because we heffed 2 togo containers home. The potions were great the service from Luis was wonderful and the river walk was lively. We will be back.

Food was fresh and flavorful. Lean brisket was a bit dry, but that's somewhat expected given the cut. The ribs were seasoned great, tender, and juicy. The potato salad is a mayo based not sweet dressing style and has a dill/onion flavor that was good, but if your preference is sweet maybe try another side. The service was great. The baked potato was soft and delicious with the meats.

Although the location was nice, the price was fair and the quantity was generous, I'm dissapointed with the quality of the food at this restaurant. I ordered the pork ribs and the 2nd cut brisket (fattier cut) and both items were tough to chew. More so for the brisket. I told the waitress about the 2nd cut brisket and how chewy it was. She was nice enough to replace the 2nd cut brisket and also offered the leaner cut to try. The lean brisket was better but the 2nd cut brisket was the same--not chewable. Not sure if this was an off-day, but I would not come back again for their smoke meats. I recomnend that the cooks/chefs try their meats before serving it to the customers. Quality control is crucial in this competitive industry. I'm sure there are better restaurants to try in San Antonio.

Came here on a Monday night at 4pm. The restaurant was practically empty. I c ant understand why it took more than 20minutes to get your drink and food. Bbq was 5 at best. Don't come here if you are famished or on a timeline

While on vacation in San Antonio my wife and I ate at the County Line BBQ. We ate the beef ribs with sides. Everything was great. Will return.

Not great food a 4 is generous. But it's the SA riverwalk, you're not here for the food. The service was on but not overboard. It's fun to be right on the riverwalk so that's a star. It was a decent value, again for the location and ambiance. Not sure what it would be like to eat inside. We didn't go inside so can't give any guidance.

Ambience is great for a traditional Texas BBQ spot, nice seating right by the riverwalk. Fast service. The brisket was sadly dry, but the turkey was juicy and the coleslaw/potato salad were classic. I always love the fresh bread!

I got the Dino ribs, Mac and cheese, and the potato salad. The Dino ribs were great, a deep smoky flavor,with great fatty richness to it and a good bbq sauce on the side, just smelling it would make a vegan change their ways. The Mac and cheese was good, not great, had an out of the box feeling to it, but like one of the expensive boxes. The potato salad was not seasoned well enough. This location could not be better. A beautiful view of the river. This place is located right on the Riverwalk next to many other restaurants and shops. The service is this restaurant's downfall. Our waiter only checked on us once or twice and when we were done I had to go inside and remind him we were still there and needed the bill.

It's what you expect from a restaurant situated within a tourist trap. Don't do what I did and order the tacos at a restaurant that "specializes in bbq" because you will be severely disappointed. The meat was dry and lacked flavor. I even had to assemble the tacos myself. Everyone else at my table didn't particularly like their order and didn't finish it. Food quality didn't meet our standards. Service was a bit slow despite there not being a lot of customers. You can either dine inside or outside next to the river.

Some great bbq on the river walk. Really good queso as well. Service was fast and heart on a busy Friday night. It really feels like an old country restaurant.

Great atmosphere and great service! We had the brisket sandwich and tacos with beans and Mac and cheese. Be sure to ask for Stormy- she's amazing!

I'm typically a bit of a food snob. I enjoy all of our new little spots named Noun & Noun with a hipster vibe and line out the door. But folks, that ain't working for barbecue. Whenever I show up to a new barbecue joint, the first thing I do is survey the restaurant. If I see drinks being served out of mason jars, I take my family and leave. That's the first sign that I'm about to pay 35 dollars for three thin slices of brisket served on top of a cutting board with two table spoons of potato salad. The other options for barbecue require you to stand outside in the heat for 45 minutes in the morning because they are going to sell out of their best items by 12:30. But barbecue is best served at lunch and dinner. The County Line delivers. The food is great, the portions are generous, and their beef ribs are always in supply. The County Line is hipper than Noun & Noun. I just moved back to the SA metro, and I cannot wait to go back and order a Big Daddy. IYKYK.

No were not from Texas but we loved our lunch here. $40 for a platter of 5 meats, 2 sides and complimentary bread loaf. They served 2 bbq sauces, one sweet the other tangy. They were good however i preferred the dry rub on the meat and didnt think it needed and sauce.

Omg so much food. I bought the meal for 2 which was way too much... My wife had tacos and my boy had chicken fried steak and nobody finished. The meat was great. The staff was super super nice. Guy had a poney tail... He was very friendly and attentive Came on a whim and everybody had a blast and enjoyed their meals. Our last meal in Texas for this trip but what a way to end it. Also we had window seats and could enjoy watching the Riverwalk

Tried the Brisket Tacos here. Misleading menu. "3 overstuffed Tacos". 3 flour tortilla wrapped in foil came out with a small boat of Brisket "machaca" stewed beef. Roll your own! I have had better "machaca" burritos on Alvarado st in LA. We ordered a burger for our son and the waiter said "well done". I said no, medium rare please. He stated that they only serve well done. Bullshit!

Soooo good!!! Our waiter Kevin was awesome! Will definitely come back and ask to sit in his section.

Some friends and I visited the riverwalk for the weekend and were looking for a bbq lunch to cure our hangovers. The County Line was within walking distance and had a nice big, air conditioned dining room, perfect! We ended up sharing the bbq platter for two which had ribs, sausage, turkey and brisket. The meat was pretty tender and I liked having the two different bbq sauces. The ribs & sausage were the best part. The turkey was meh. We also had the fried pickles which was pretty good. I would have liked a bit less breading. Overall the food satisfied our bbq need and did its job. Was it the best bbq I've ever had? No. Did it fix our hangovers? Yes.

Started off with Fried Pickles and they are delicious! I rather have the chips over the spears but these hit the spot. The breading was great and they had great flavor. We couldn't decide what we wanted until we saw the 5 Meat Smokehouse Platter for 2! It was a little bit of everything which was perfect since we couldn't decide what we wanted. It comes with two large sides, we chose fries and Mac n Cheese (Mac is not pictured because someone was already eating it ). The meal came with bread as well along with fixing (pickles, jalapeños, onions). The serves was great! There was no wait which was phenomenal (probably because school is back in session). Drinks came out quickly and food came out quickly as well. Our waitress was wonderful we mentioned we were new and she started recommending some of her local favs. It was nice and peaceful as the Riverwalk was not busy. This is a great place for a mid-week date or to grab a quick dinner and a couple of drinks

This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I was craving some bbq ribs and whiskey. The whiskey was my favorite. I could taste the maple in it. I had a great experience from the moment I walked in, service was immediate and I didn't wait long for my order to arrive. Everything was delicious from the ribs to the mac n cheese!

The food was so good at County Line on the Riverwalk. We sat on the river and the view was amazing. Definitely a great lunch spot! We tried the pulled pork sandwich and the beef brisket sandwich! Plus they had a lunch deal.

I'm here in San Antonio for a conference and some of my colleagues wanted to go here because "they always go there". First thing I did was check the reviews and off the bat knew it wasn't going to be good. Service: Our service was, nice, attentative and prompt with tasks. No complaints. Atmosphere: Cool aged wood and farm signs that made a light and fun "BBQ" atmosphere. Food: I had the 2 meat combo and got 2nd cut brisket (fatty pieces, more flavor was the comment) and sausage. My sides were beans and mac and cheese. Additionally I got the fried pickles. Food cont, The beans were flavored well and had a nice ham stock, mac and cheese tasted bland and needed salt and pepper, friend pickles were one of the best things as far as consistency and overall balance of flavor. The sausage was mostly pepper flavored and had no body, the brisket.....was bad, it was flavorless. The brisket tasted like boiled meat with no seasonings. No bar, no rub. I ate it with the bbq sauce given. The rating is the price and quality of food. For $40 (tip included) I shouldn't be leaving unsatisfied. And this was my first restaurant of "Texas BBQ". I'm sure others are better. Just disappointed with how it tasted given the location on the riverwalk and the amount of traffic. Eat at your own risk.

Brisket taco tasted good, salsa is spicy so be aware of that. Service was fine. Not the best bbq I've had but it hits the spot for lunch on the river walk. Fun to watch the tour boats go by.

We walked into this place for an early supper at 4:30pm on a Friday night. We were seated quickly, but never saw a server until 10 minutes later. The server did apologize and then was a little more attentive afterward. We ordered the 30oz margarita, which comes in the shaker and adorable little glasses. We shared the 5 Meat BBQ Platter for two, chose the sides potato salad and coleslaw. And it came with two loaves of bread and honey butter. The meats were smoked sausage, peppered turkey, smoked chicken, brisket, and wet ribs. The sausage, turkey, and chicken were edible...but the brisket and ribs were just not good. Like someone else said, "I know BBQ, and that's not it!"

The food and service were both great! We commented that we'd never seen such a big chicken fried steak so our server showed us the "large size" going to another table. WOW! The BBQ was excellent and only came with a "half" order of fries ... more than many places call a "large order".

Food was pricey and the bbq sauce was not all that great. Ordered the tri- tip plate ... and portions were small Compared to the price... also after we finished we saw mice below the tables .... Didn't see them until after or else I would have walked out ....nasty... thumbs down ... this is the restaurant on the river walk in San Antonio..

The food was horrible! Cold tasteless beans, warm potato salad and ribs were nothing like they used to be.

The bbq is delicious. I came here from the riverwalk and was delighted to have this amazing bbq. The poultry chicken and turkey was moist. I got the platter for two and finished it off myself. A few ribs, some brisket, chicken slices, and sausage links with two sides. The collard greens were perfect and my favorite was the sausage links. Everything was smoky tasty and their bbq sauce is tangy citrus. Great fast service.

Brian T. was a great server! Super helpful. They also give military rates. Drinks were not super strong. Overall a good experience.

Second time here. Super delicious. Not a chain like the fast casual places around town. Enjoy the river walk for all its rich beauty. Catalina was our wait it waitress, prompt and friendly.

We went as a group of four and ordered bar-b-q platter for 2 and a separate order of lean cut beef brisket platter. Both came with two side dishes so we got total of four side dishes. Although we technically ordered 3 entree, the server explained to us that their portion is fairly a lot so we listened and after we were done eating, we were satisfied. All of the meat were super tender, soft, juicy and cooked well. I also liked how spacious the restaurant was and the cute interior designs.

We went to the holiday parade and made sure we were in this area as it was on our list of restaurants to visit at the Riverwalk. The wait time was 10-15 minutes, but we were seated in less than 5 minutes. One of the hardest things about eating out with food allergies is there is always a high possibility that there might not be ANYTHING on the menu that I can eat. Well, turns out I could eat the brisket; and I mean ONLY the brisket. Our server Judy was amazing! She made sure to answer all my questions and made sure the food was safe for me to eat. Having someone who understands food allergies is great!!! Overall it was a great experience and would come again.

Id like to give a 3.75 stars but I'll bounce it up to 4. The Atmosphere on the river walk was pretty cool, the old school rustic appearance was pretty neat, lots to look at as you walk through and wait for your server. Certainly not boring. *there was a funky smell coming from the Bar area... likely a dirty drain, or server well** The server we had was very nice, he sat us by a window which was fun to people watch the folks on the River walk. The Menu is pretty good, lots of options, and pretty decent serving sizes. The Bread is a must order but unless there are 5 or more in a party, stick to a half loaf it's HUGE. The Mac and Cheese was bomb, friend pickles were awesome, Beans were amazing. Homemade Potato salad was very good as well. The Meats, which should be the star of the show, is where the experience was lacking unfortunately. The Chicken was very good, the Ribs VERY Good... The Brisket was not only Dry but the pieces I got were 90% fat, not much to eat, the sausage was tasty and the turkey pieces were DRY DRY, not even able to eat them. They give you heaping cups of BBQ sauce for the Meat tray, and I can see why. Its almost like they knew the meat needed excess sauce, so instead of giving better pieces they just loaded me up with Sauce.. (which was excellent tasting) Not Sure I would come back, as there are many other options on the river was to try, but if you want BBQ, it is a good option.

Amazing brisket and sausage. Cole slaw and potato salad tasted homemade. Good food & Great staff. Would visit again.

Very big and well decorated dining room. The food was delicious and priced fairly. Great service.

Exact place to dine With the family or friends food was great the service was over the top the location had lots of parking this establishment was clean the employees were friendly we couldn't has been more pleased