Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in San Antonio, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in San Antonio, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in San Antonio using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Bad To The Bone BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2347 Nacogdoches rd San Antonio, TX 78209
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Barbecue
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#29. Chas Market & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1431 N Pine St San Antonio, TX 78208
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#28. Texas Frontyard bbq
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 9385 Marbach Rd San Antonio, TX 78245
- Categories: Barbecue
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#27. Munchies its all good
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5949 Ingram Rd San Antonio, TX 78238
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#26. Rios Barbacoa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8601 Huebner Rd San Antonio, TX 78240
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
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#25. Pollos Asados "El Carbonero"
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 S General Mcmullen Dr San Antonio, TX 78237
- Categories: Barbecue, Tex-Mex
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#24. BBQLIFE
- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 902 S Ww White Rd San Antonio, TX 78220
- Categories: Barbecue
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#23. Thunder Thighs 210 Turkey Legs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 930 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78215
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#22. Bar-B-Q Republic of Texas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 9607 Southton Rd San Antonio, TX 78223
- Categories: Barbecue
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#21. 3B BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: San Antonio, TX 78259
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Stands
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#20. Gogi Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (845 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12820 Jones Maltsberger Rd Ste 104 San Antonio, TX 78247
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#19. 2M Smokehouse BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (530 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2731 S WW White Rd San Antonio, TX 78222
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#18. South BBQ & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2011 Mission Rd San Antonio, TX 78214
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#17. Zeke's BBQ SmokeHouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3695 Culebra Rd San Antonio, TX 78228
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Pasta Shops
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#16. El Monte BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6526 Bandera Rd Ste 4 San Antonio, TX 78238
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Tacos
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#15. Double A Bbq
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1107 Roosevelt Ave Bldg B San Antonio, TX 78210
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Sandwiches
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#14. Pepe's Barbacoa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3818 S Presa St San Antonio, TX 78210
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. 225 Urban Smoke
- Rating: 4.5/5 (455 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 Rittiman Rd Ste 113 San Antonio, TX 78218
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#12. Ay Que Rico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 8103 Marbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78227
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#11. Tony's Barbacoa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 6363 Montgomery San Antonio, TX 78239
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Grill N Shout BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 6909 N Loop 1604 E Ste 2069 San Antonio, TX 78247
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Charcoal Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 110 N Crossroads Blvd San Antonio, TX 78201
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Pepe's Barbacoa No 4
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1727 Bandera Rd San Antonio, TX 78228
- Categories: Barbecue, Mexican
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#7. Garcia Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1035 S Presa St San Antonio, TX 78210
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#6. Curry Boys BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 536 E Courtland Pl San Antonio, TX 78212
- Categories: Thai, Barbecue, Noodles
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#5. Reese Bros Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 906 Hoefgen Ave San Antonio, TX 78210
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. BBQ Done Wright
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 2432 Nogaltios St San Antonio, TX 78225
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#3. Aans Mediterranean & Casual Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 11019 Culebra Rd Ste 122 San Antonio, TX 78254
- Categories: Barbecue, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
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#2. Smith's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: San Antonio, TX 78210
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#1. Nelson's BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7327 N Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78249
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Southern
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