Classic Texas BBQ done on a high level. The service was fast and efficient. I wish they had more than 1 serving line. There are BBQ restaurants and there are BBQ joints. I'd classify 2M as a joint. Just the way I like it. Nothing fancy, the way BBQ should be. The Pork Belly was OMG excellent. Hot and moist. I asked for potato salad or maybe Cole slaw. They had neither that day. They suggested egg salad. I just thought about mom's egg salad. NOPE not gonna even try. My wife talked me into it. HUH, I really liked 2M egg salad. It was cold and chunky like. Not like mom's dripping egg mess. My wife got the burnt ends. She really liked it. Unfortunately, 2M is literally across the county from the house. Looking forward to returning. read more

I haven't eaten at 2M Smokehouse in many years. I got there right before they opened up and there was a small line. After they opened up,I was served in about ten minutes or so. I got some fatty brisket,pork belly,one link of pork sausage and an 8oz size side of the mac & cheese. All that was a little over $40 before tip. BBQ isn't cheap,but worth it if it's good! The brisket was flavorful and tender like Texas bbq should be. The pork belly was delicious and the pork sausage was very good. The pork sausage had cheese and serrano peppers in it,but it wasn't very spicy. The mac & cheese had good flavor but was very cheesy. The people working there were very friendly and helpful. I like the new look inside. 2M Smokehouse is still the best BBQ joint in San Antonio in my opinion. When you are on the Southeast side of town,make sure to stop by 2M for some amazing bbq. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - It's brisket and pineapple sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

This place is the real deal. I have been chasing the Texas Monthly top 50 as time and travel permits 2M has been on my list, but the Thursday-Sunday hours has not worked in my schedule. Being in SAT on Saturday meant my chance. As I drove up, I saw a repurposed building that had a large outdoor seating/eating area. I went inside and found the meat counter as the first stop. I asked the knife master which I should get. My binary choices in which I inquired, was the beef ribs or the pork belly. The beef ribs were running about 2lbs at the time of my lunch visit. I opted for 1/2 lb of pork belly and a link of the spicy cheese pork sausage. When I got to the register, I was pleasantly surprised at a pre-tip total of ~$21 including a drink. The metal platter was presented with the sliced sausage, a nice stack of belly with sesame seeds and a delicious glaze. It also had a generous helping of pickles, onions and a few cloves of pickled garlic. I made my way up the ramp, past the wall-facing counter. After passing through the dining room, I exited onto the table-scattered outdoor dining area. The pork was fantastic with a nice mixture of juiciness while having the fat rendered properly. The glaze and sesame seeds were a nice touch. I was unable to finish the 1/2 pound. The sausage was perfect with a balance of spices and cheese and cooked to perfection. The pickles! Oh, the pickles! I could have made a pickle sandwich had I opted for the complimentary sliced bread. The onions and garlic offered a nice complement to the perfect TX bbq. As a play on the 2M, I will feature the 3Ps. Pork, Price, and Pickles. GO! read more

Amazing food. Still the best BBQ in San Antonio (meat only). The sauce is new (to me) from what I remember a BBQ syrup that is unique but I like my sauce with some viscosity and spice. Lol The egg salad was good but bland. The corn was outstanding Loved the pulled pork with the salsa verde sauce. Different t and good. The turkey was tender and juicy. The sausage is old world and flavorfully. Might be dry to some. read more

See all

Amazing food and customer service. Most definitely coming again when in San Antonio. The food was just what we expected, tender and very flavorful. read more

Overall, the experience was good despite the warm weather. I enjoyed the pork cheese sausage the most since it had a slight spicy kick to it, but I enjoyed the brisket too despite being on a slightly drier side and the slices are kind of thick for brisket which is a good thing. The chicharrón macaroni and cheese was delicious and creamy. The pickles helped balance the richness of the meat and the macaroni and cheese. Overall, it's worth going at least once whenever you happen to be in San Antonio for any reason. Make sure to arrive by 10:45 am for the best selection of meats and sides especially on weekends. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It was about an hour wait but the food was fantastic! The brisket had great flavor, the pork ribs were not overcooked, the beans had tons of flavor and the Mac was very cheesy! The facility lacked a little bit in covered space as we went on a hot and sunny day. It is definitely worth the hype as this place is listed on the top 50 BBQ joints! read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Brisket Pork Ribs Chicharoni Macaroni Borracho Beans - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

Came here on a rainy Sunday so we got our food to-go considering we love less than 10 minutes away. There weren't too many people there I'd assume because of the weather which was an added bonus. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, they moved quickly and efficiently. The food was absolutely delicious! We got the medium family meal with brisket, turkey, and pulled pork; sides were Double Macaroni, Double Corn, and coleslaw. We also got two pork sausages and a pound of ribs in the side. Everything was super flavorful, some of the best ribs I've ever had and the corn was so flavorful it was the best side in our humble opinion. The barbecue sauce was a bit unconventional, had a maple syrup type of consistency and was a little sweet but not a bad sauce. Definitely recommend coming here you will not be disappointed and definitely will be coming back! read more

See all

Absolutely amazing BBQ for a San Antonio spot, everyone thinks you have to travel OUTSIDE of the city to another for great BBQ, but no, this place is where it's at! I've been coming for a few years now and it has not disappointed, every time I come it's always a HIT! I'm always bragging about this place to friends and family, there's a reason they made it on the Texas Monthly AND have a Michelin star rating. All sides and sauces homemade, gotta love it. The food is fantastic for this lil bbq spot in San Antonio. It rivals to some other spots I have tried, even out performing in some aspects, but that's just me! Now, the service here is immaculate, staff are always willing to talk to you about the food and location, they're very knowledgeable and prideful! Go out there and check them out, support local, you won't regret it! In my most recent photos posting, I got the medium family meal with three drinks and a half dozen tortillas, it came out to $158, split between a few of us and it was a great price. We got 3lbs of meat and 5 16oz sides. Our meats were: 1.5lb of brisket, 1lb of ribs and .5lbs of pork belly. Sides were: double corn, pitmasters helper (picadillo mac), chicharoni mac and Maria's beans. All of the food here is flavorful. I was bummed out because the Oaxaca Serrano pork sausage was sold out! Now that's a sausage you have got to try, you will not be disappointed. read more

See all

Driving around eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 list. Went to San Antonio Texas on a Friday and 2 M Smokehouse BBQ was our 2nd stop. We have placed an online order to make sure that we got some of their brisket. When we arrived around 12:45pm the line was short so we decided to walk in and get our order. The wait inside was short and they still had everything on the menu. When it was our turn to order we told them that we had placed an online order and they went to work putting it together. The brisket was moist and had a beautiful smoke ring. The sausage was ok, and the pork ribs were on point delicious. There are a few tables to eat inside and lots of tables to eat outside under the trees. I recommend you try 2M Smokehouse BBQ in San Antonio Texas read more

See all

This review was a long time coming. With my parents recently moving to Castroville about a year ago (time is a construct at this point), my dad was excited to show me Blu Lacy BBQ in Castroville and explained it to me as a spinoff of 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio proper. After trying it and falling in love with its original iteration, I was heartbroken to hear Blu Lacy would be rebranding and splitting off from 2M, and to get that same kick I would have to travel to 2M Smokehouse itself. In late June, the opportunity arose, and with pieces of my BBQ posse, we traveled one fine Sunday morning and waited in line at the consistently recognized and Bib Gourmand recipient, 2M Smokehouse. We arrived at just around 10:30 and luckily were the first in line. Once we stepped in line, it quickly grew to about 40 people behind us. The four of us ordered a large tray and sat down with our BBQ by 11:06 AM. It was also the first place to stamp my Texas Monthly passport, a major excitement for me. I will list everything we had with my thoughts: Brisket: Juicy, tender, melts in your mouth. Your typical craft brisket. Very impressive here. Pork Ribs: Compared to the other giant BBQ spots, these were significantly more candied, which I really enjoyed. They were definitely more unique and special. Pork Belly: I need to work pork belly into my spread more often because I'm always impressed. 2M's pork belly melts in your mouth and is quite delectable. It feels like a dessert on its own. Pork Sausage: This was definitely one of 2M's standouts in my opinion. The serrano peppers had a sharp kick, but the Oaxaca cheese was the star of the order. The link alone was only $6.50 too, so it's a steal on its own. Mexican Street Corn: A definite elevated take on their version from Blu Lacy. It's so creamy and hits the spot. Chicharoni Macaroni: Another superstar of 2M. If the pork sausage is LeBron, this mac is Steph Curry. The macaroni itself is like a perfect shell that makes Velveeta look like a G League player, and Kraft didn't even get minutes in college. The chicharrones on top bring it to a new level, giving a breadcrumb-like consistency to the macaroni. It was so fire. Pickled Nopales: I have no frame of reference for what this was supposed to taste like, but it smacked, and I'd frankly order 32oz of it to fill a mason jar and take home. Coconut Ube Cheesecake: Yam, in my cheesecake? It's more likely than you think. Tastes like the best side at the Thanksgiving table. All in all, the pitmaster was super friendly, and the staff was great. They had no shade where the line was but supplied umbrellas for the eager patrons. San Antonio doesn't play with their BBQ. Don't forget that. 2M stacks up with the heavyweights. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Tray - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

If you want the best barbecue in San Antonio, this is it. There's a reason they sell out! I've been a handful of times, and would encourage you arrive early to get the best selection of their offerings before they sell out. I arrived at 11:30 and waited in line for 45 minutes - very popular place, and for good reason. Their brisket is so tender, juicy, and flavorful. The sausages are great. Got the special most recently which was a wagyu tri tip - incredible. Everything they make here is a piece of edible art. The sides? Call everyone you know, they're amazing!!! Homemade pickles (and pickled bell pepper, nopales, serranos). You can get tortillas as your bread for a few extra dollars. Please check this place out and keep them in business. There is plenty of seating outside and a few tables inside with air conditioning read more

See all

2M Smokehouse definitely lives up to the hype. We tried the brisket, pork ribs, egg salad, and the chicharron macaroni. The brisket was moist and tender, the ribs were juicy with great flavor, and the chicharron macaroni was rich, filling, and packed with savory goodness. The egg salad was a nice, refreshing bite in between all the barbecue. Parking is limited, but there's plenty of seating (especially outside) so it's still easy to settle in and enjoy the meal. Overall, a delicious stop and an easy 4 stars! read more

Parking really needs to get looked at, lol. Don't let the exterior fool you, inside looks net n clean and country style seating. Nice big outdoor patio. The food was greaaaaaaaat! We'll be returning sooner than later! read more

Wait was less than 20 minutes. Plenty of seating inside and out. We had the brisket nachos and pork plate. So effing good. Definitely good value for the spend. Will be back for sure! read more

We got here very early to make sure we didn't have to wait long in the hot sun! We got brisket, pulled pork, all the pickles veggies, egg salad, Mac and cheese and cole slaw. It was work the wait! The food was so fresh and so good. We enjoyed the bbq syrup too! Glad we got the recommendations to come here!! read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Cutting our brisket! - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

If you want some food, order a day ahead. Seriously. Or wait in a very long line. Why? Because IT'S WORTH IT!!! The service is excellent and the food is beyond expectations. Everything is cooked slowly and meticulously so love can be seeped into every bite, infused with delight and oh so right. Again, I repeat order in advance for delicious goodness or prepare for a wait. We had the medium family meal for $145. A pound of pork ribs, 4 sides and 4 slices of bread and some sweet jalapeño pickles! The sides we choose were sweet corn, Piccadillo, Mac and cheese and coleslaw. All delicious! read more

I wish I could give this place ten stars! We are from Michigan and had one goal in Texas - find the best damn BBQ. Well, thanks to Yelp and Google, articles mentioning a Michelin Guide and James Beard Award for the Pitmaster, we found our hidden gem here! We arrived just after 11am and found a line to the door, the smells of southern BBQ were mesmerizing and the menu was perfect. The counter service was great, the food was OUTSTANDING, the backyard seating was perfect and just enough sun/shade for a nice lunch in the beautiful Texas heat. The sides were a perfect compliment to the meaty meal... of course we spent all of our money here (over $100 on BBQ and worth every darn hard earned dollar)! The homemade sauce went with everything... I am just in awe of how delicious this food was and I cannot wait to come back! read more

See all

Brisket melts in your mouth. Mac and cheese, bean, pickled cucumber, garlic and onions are all amazing. Definitely recommend. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Review: Consistency Wins--A Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Experience Walking into a joint that holds a Texas Monthly 50 Top BBQ award sets a high bar, and this establishment consistently clears it. The food here is, without exception, very good. While it didn't offer a single, transcendent bite that would dethrone the absolute best places we've visited, the overall quality and consistency across the menu make it a must-try and certainly justify its prestigious designation. The Meats The smokehouse selection demonstrated a strong command of the basics while offering a few standout specialty cuts: * Brisket: The Brisket was a standard bearer--in the best way possible. It was nice and moist with a clean smoke flavor, proving the pitmaster knows how to handle the foundational Texas cut. * Pork Ribs: These were classic, meaty pork ribs. They had a tight pull, indicating proper cooking without falling into the mushy category. Simple, well-executed, and satisfying. * Tri-tip: This cut was a star in flavor, possessing a bold rub that penetrated deep. It was flavorful and juicy, although it was noted as being a little chewy, which kept it from being perfect. * Pork Belly: The true delight of the menu. This generous cut featured a beautiful, sticky glaze that was both savory and sweet. It was very delicious and was elevated further by a topping of bright orange sauce and sesame seeds--a nice departure from traditional flavors. * Serrano Peppers and Oaxaca Cheese Sausage: The specialty sausage was excellent. It offered a great balance of heat and creamy texture, being nice and spicy with a fantastic cheese ooze that made every slice satisfying. The Sides The sides complemented the meat selection with bold flavors and deep comfort: * Pitmaster Mac and Cheese: This was pure, indulgent comfort food. It wasn't a traditional baked mac, but rather resembled something closer to a rich, smoky stroganoff or Hamburger Helper--a pleasant surprise that leans heavily into creamy, savory notes. While the cheese was a little runny, the overall taste was deeply comforting and well-seasoned. * Street Corn: This side delivered big, bold flavors. The kernels had a lovely char and crunch. However, the use of cilantro and lime was a little heavy-handed, potentially overpowering the subtle sweetness of the corn for some palates. Final Verdict This is an establishment that takes its award seriously. Every plate that hit the table was executed to a high standard, demonstrating a clear mastery of the smoker and a willingness to innovate with cuts like the phenomenal Pork Belly. While it may not surpass the handful of truly iconic institutions in the state, the food here is consistently fantastic, making it well worth the trip. This barbecue joint is definitively worthy of its Top 50 designation and is a reliable choice for high-quality barbecue. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Excellent! Worth the drive! Perfect ambiance and setting for great bbq. Service was fast, attentive, and nice. Brisket, egg salad, beans, picadillo mac and cheese were all yummy af! Bbq was different but worked well. Onions and pickles were some of the best I've had period!! For sides this is the best in town. For bbq top 3. Combined score #1 for me. read more

See all

This was my first stop in San Antonio from Austin! I ordered a ton of food, it made for amazing leftovers two days in a row. I came around lunch on a Friday and waited only 15 min in line. They were already sold out of several items after being open an hour. I paid around $50 with a drink and before tip: Positives- Pictured is the pork belly, brisket, pork ribs, mac, and street corn. The pork belly was easily the star of the show! It had some sort of sesame sauce on it, it was heavenly. The mac and cheese was also a top contender. It had a unique flavor unlike any Mac I've ever had before, almost like earthy. It paired really well with the meal. Also the STAFF was A+! Very friendly and seemed to take pride in their work Critical- Facility could use some improvements. The parking lot has huge pot holes. I was so glad they had a small indoor dining area but it was still stuffy and not too comfortable to eat in. I get that it's a no frills place but it wouldn't hurt to invest in some small renovations. Many people ate outside but there was no shade and it was super hot that day. Small improvements could enhance the dining experience. THANK YOU! read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The barbecue is good here. This place has its own twist of barbecue and sides. The staff is always nice. Parking lot needs some fixing but I'm sure that will come eventually things take time and money for small businesses and I completely understand that. Overall great experience. read more

Not sure why this placed is hyped up. Food was mediocre if that. Much better bbq places in Texas. Even the sides were just eh. The pickles though are delicious. The sweet tea was also subpar read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Mac n cheese Pickles Corn Brisket Beef sausage Dino rib - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

Great quick friendly service Brisket was bomb and so was the corn I didn't even take pictures I will be back again as so much was sold out at 1pm read more

Food is good and staff is friendly. We got the week day special of chopped brisket sandwich and beans, and then an order of the pork ribs and two drinks. Our total came out to $50 and kiddo pecked off our meals. We sat inside, they have a smaller add on with a handful of tables so if you want to eat in and not be outdoors better stake out a table. read more

See all

1st off parking lot is jacked up. 2nd line wasnt that long but service was slow 3rd showed up at noon and multiple sides were sold out already. 4th prices for the quality of meats was absurd 5th indoor seating is very limited. Inside looks more like a mexican restaurant rather than a bbq joint. I have heard through multiple people and now Texas monthly ranking them up there. So we finally decided to spend my hard earned money. For the cost I would've expected a lot more. My brisket and ribs looked and tasted over cooked(burnt). Turkey and spicy sausage were good. Macaroni no thanks, beans solid. Eating BBQ all over the great state of Texas i would have to disagree with everyone hyping this place up. Sorry maybe you had an off day but I will never be going back. read more

See all

We woke up early to try out this BBQ mentioned on Reddit. It was kind of in the middle of nowhere and the parking wasn't great- it had rained the prior day and the gravel parking lot was super muddy. Mix that with some of the pothole-like holes in the parking lot and it was not a great combo. We were one of the first ones in line and were able to order quickly. What I didn't like about this restaurant was that they charged for their ribs by the bone, meaning at least half of the weight was the bone. For our rib we ordered, while large, was mainly fat and bone, was like $70. There were not many tables and it was cold out, meaning the outdoor tables weren't usable. I sat near an outside door and the tables were so cramped that somebody threw the door into my body while I was trying to eat, resulting in a bruise. And upon visiting the bathroom, it was barely lit and there were exposed screws and nails near the floor, which could pose a hazard for young kids if they're running around. read more

See all

Best BBQ I've had in San Antonio!!! A group of 5 of us split the medium family platter and everything we got was delicious. Briskest was moist and very flavorful. Pork belly was phenomenal. Mac n cheese and street corn is a just for your sides. I'll absolutely be coming back again sometime soon. The staff were friendly and hooked us up. Outdoor seating is nice in the shade under the trees. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Medium Family Platter - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

God bless America and 2M's chopped Brisket. We will be coming back service was fast. Love it. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Chopped Brisket, Egg Salad, Pinto Beans, Chicharoni Macaroni!! - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Beef rib was excellent. Smoked pork belly was a bit porky for my taste. Sides I had the corn and beans; both were excellent. Wish they had Coke products on tap, and more diet options. They have the craft Pepsi sodas I believe: Stubborn brand. read more

2M BBQ has some of the best BBQ I've had since I moved here! The food is delicious. The brisket is full and not as grisly, the sausage is delicious, and their turkey is supple! I gotta find out how they brine their pickles too, it has such a good kick and taste to them! My only critique is maybe having a shaded walkway to the entrance. As used to the sun as I am, it's kinda hell standing in line for like 30 min until you get inside. Only reason there's a line is because of how good the food is! read more

Totally worth the drive straight from airport to get a meal. This place will stay in my books for sure. The brisket was amazing woowza so juicy and tender with lots of flavor. Chicharoni macaroni not overwhelming but the right amount of chicharon for flavor. Pickled Serrano bit spicy , it just the way I like it . Texas bbq ribs amazing. Nothing to disappoint .fountain drink machine broke when we got there. Try their own bbq made sauce just make sure to wipe down the bottle as it seems , to many sticky hands have touched it . without wiping it clean right after. I'm sure to come back again just to eat here . Flew from Chicago just to try this place .. can surely say IT WAS TOTALLY FOR IT..!!! Delicious!!! P.s Make sure to bring a few clean wipes to clean your hands after you try their amazing ribs. read more

See all

Good brisket, sausage was good but on the dry side. Mac and cheese w - chicharron was good. New dining room nice n cool. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

OMG!!! We saw this place on a YouTube and had to try it out!!! I'm so glad we did!!! The brisket was to die for!! So juicy no need for BBQ sauce!!!!! And the sides!!!! Don't even get me started on their street corn!!! We ordered the medium family pack and it feeds form 5-6 ppl! They do not skim when packing your plate!! There was definitely leftovers!!!! When your order the medium family pack you get 5 sides, we got the beans, street corn, Mac and cheese, and sweet coleslaw. I normally don't eat coleslaw but the coleslaw here was just wow! It was sweet and had such great flavor I could eat it alone as a meal! Maybe I can ask for the recipe..?lol They open at 11 on Sunday and they stay open till 4 or when they are out of BBQ. We arrived at 10:20 and got in line. Definitely recommend to get there early because the line does get long. I will say you get your food super fast. They definitely have a rhythm going that makes the line keep moving. The staff was great and you can definitely see the owners. They have a small seating inside. Most seating is outside. 10/10 recommend! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Hands down this some serious BBQ not to pass up to experience. The pickles are the best I have ever tasted. The pickled habaneros were on point to match with the BBQ or Turkey. read more

Had the brisket and a beef rib. The street corn and Mac n cheese ...this was really good BBQ and the crew there works hard at their craft. The Pitmaster sent some burnt ends down the line while we waited. Great blend of rub, smoke and beef like it should be. .The chicarones Mac n cheese a good rich flavor..the street corn was as good as I can remember having. I'm from California and out there we just aren't quite there yet...Santa Maria BBQ yes..Texas BBQ well, it's Texas and they better keep it Texas..recommend it you are in San Antonio. read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Brisket, beef rib, Chicharoni Macaroni, street corn - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Must try BBQ in SA!!! So happy we went to 2M! Not a big BBQ person but this food was delicious, I will be back! The staff helped us order / gave recommendations on what to try. They had a meal that gave a 2 different meats which was great. The beans & corn were great too. Can't wait to go back! read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My husband and I shared the pulled pork sandwich and the brisket melt. Both sandwiches were excellent. The pork was tender and moist, the brisket was juicy and not super fatty. I believe they use some sort of Sweet Hawaiian roll for the buns and it was a really nice touch. We also got the street corn and the beans which were both scrumptious. The staff is very nice, prices are what I would expect for a barbecue place like this. If I lived in San Antonio, this would definitely be a place that I would go to all the time read more

2M Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

There are few things I love in this life like a good culture shock. It fully resets me. Seeing the way other people live, how they eat, what they eat, what they do for fun, and how they love feeds my soul like nothing else. It inspires me to take certain things and add them to my own life, and at the same time makes me appreciate certain things in my day to day life I take for granted. The trip to 2M Smokehouse, and San Antonio in general, made me realize I need to appreciate the sub-cultures of my own country more. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, does BBQ like Texas. I often try to go as far away from home as possible to gain perspective, but I can just as easily do that within the US. Before I get chirped, I know that Dallas and Austin are more known for their BBQ, but it seemed like 2M was the BBQ spot in San Antonio that stacked up with the other heavyweight BBQ joints in the state. We pulled into the beat up gravel parking lot directly off of the highway at 12:04pm on a Saturday. Before we even opened the door, you could smell it. The smell of a smoker working overtime. The smell that makes you lean your head back and let out an audible "Oh my..." I was slightly perturbed as there was no line out the door, which I've heard is typical of popular bbq spots in Texas, but when we opened the door we realized everyone was just packed inside due to the heat, thank god. After a 24 minute wait, looking at all the framed newspaper articles hyping up the greatness of 2M, we got to the front and put our order in. My $41 plate consisted of Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Turkey with a side of Mexican Street Corn and Maria's Beans. I realized the grave error of my ways when I turned around and saw my buddies plate that had the Beef Rib and the Chicharoni Macaroni. Bruh. That Beef Rib was NUTTY, both in taste and aesthetic. It was perfectly smoked, seasoned, and charred or whatever they do with it. Everything on my plate was fantastic, but the beef rib just stole the show. It was like being in the same draft class as Wemby. No matter how great you are, you're getting overshadowed by the beef rib. Sorry. Even Bron would have gone 2 in a Wemby draft... I also had no idea about the lure of a beef rib. I didn't know why it was the most expensive meat on the menu, and I still don't tbh but my god it's all I'm ordering next time I go to a good BBQ spot. I mean it was like $50 just for the beef rib, but so worth it. This TANK of a rib literally fell off the bone as my buddy touched it with a plastic fork and knife. He was also voted "Dream Date 2014" back in high school... that doesn't tie in here at all but just had to let y'all know. Gotta put some respect on that. Dream Date spread the wealth on the Beef Rib and Chicharoni Mac and both were to die for. Unreal. Straight up touched by the hand of God. I don't even like Mac n cheese like that, but this was some different shiiii. I sat in the back of 2M covered seating area, probably 3000 calories deep, the meat sweats DOG WALKING me, sipping an iced cold topo chico while fighting for my life, but smiling from ear to ear grateful to experience this. I couldn't get anything close to this in LA or NY, or really anywhere in the world. If I lived here, I would have a date with that beef rib once a quarter marked on the calendar. Come to Papi... but any more often than that and I would be a straight up CHUNKSTER lol. As of writing this to you, my dear reader, a couple of these beef ribs would be my death row meal. THANK YOU 2M! I'LL BE BACK ONE DAY! Ig @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

See all