Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Ace's BBQ

    3.9 (70 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Order Ace's BBQ Takeout or Delivery

    Ace's BBQ Photos

    ACE'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Ace's BBQ

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brownie
    Kathy D.

    My review is for the Ace's location on Nolana, in McAllen. I hate dining alone, so I got my order to go. I ordered the senior's catfish dinner ($12.99 for seniors). The picture you see is on my own plate at home, so I'm confident it will look better at the restaurant. The senior catfish dinner includes two pieces of fish, 1 side, and a smallish piece of cornbread. I was pleasantly surprised to find a bonus third piece of fish (that's never happened before!). It was cooked perfectly, a nice crunchy coating that was flavorful and golden. The filets were a bit on the small side. The cornbread was tasty, and was helped along with a schmeer of butter and honey. Not really much to say about the side salad, your average size, your average salad. Oh yeah, this meal also came with a drink! So it was pretty rounded out. I had a chunk of a brownie that I felt was a tad pricey ($4.99). It was chocolatey and gooey, but dense. The brownie has nuts and chocolate chips. I feel it would have been better with just the nuts, but that's personal preference. The brownie rates a solid 3 star, but nothing more. The catfish was good, but overall, I think the meal was ok. I'd have it again, but it was nothing to talk about. The manager was at the counter to wait on my to-go order and she was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Good staff. This place offers a MILITARY DISCOUNT for the veterans meal only. Anyplace that offers *any kind discount - is alright in my book. But those that offer one for military and first responders, will consistently get my business.

    Dry no flavor  Don't recommend
    Saundra J.

    Disappointing , no flavor & dry .... No wonder everyone goes here, it's cheap yes but the food no good, then customers serve was bad, didn't know if the teen new or scared to take orders .. it was dine -in and she had it for to go ... vibe was cold and old ....

    Inside view
    Stewart W.

    Ace's was highly recommended by staff at the hotel. I have to agree that it was very good. I'm disappointed that I didn't get to eat there but it is what it so. I got 6 ribs and double cole slaw. I really enjoyed the baby back ribs. The are more meaty than tender as I am used to. This is not a complaint but an observation. Very meaty, very flavorful, and tender (more St. Louis tender). I was not crazy about the cole slaw and they should be a bit ashamed of the loaf bread. If you are going to serve loaf bread make sure it is high quality and stick to the roof of your mouth soft...and fresh. I can't wait to go back to try the catfish and the Carolina sandwich.

    Ace's BBQ taquitos

    See all

    Photo of Jim S.
    0
    106
    4

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Omarr C.
    546
    29
    31

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Love the Botona - healthy servings (we had leftovers family of 4 with 2 teen boys), great food-yummy BBQ-

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Saundra J.
    148
    33
    51

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food is good. Service is good. Good family restaurant. Prices are the same as most BBQ places.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food was great, service was okay, ambiance was meh. The waitress acted like she really couldn't care any less.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great barbecue, fantastic service. Wonderful place to eat. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Had the Monster baked potato with shredded brisket, and I enough for lunch tomorrow! Decent place with good BBQ!

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Benita P.
    125
    19
    17

    5 years ago

    Brisket was ok. But omg the chicken was delicious!! I had okra, also good. The slaw was a lil bland for me.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    This place some great food. The staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are really decent. I highly recommend I will go back again

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D C.
    0
    52
    4

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe P.
    0
    17
    0

    4 years ago

    Their chicken is really good, not too salty like other bbq places. Potato salad is also a must have!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of K P.
    0
    23
    8

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trisha S.
    36
    63
    15

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hoggie N.
    32
    171
    1007

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Toyo M.
    55
    367
    1228

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Ace's BBQ

    Review Highlights - Ace's BBQ

    Too much dry brisket in the valley, but this was very moist and melt in your mouth tasty!

    Mentioned in 7 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Barbeque 897 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    The Smoke Ring Tex-Mex BBQ - Brisket, chicken, sausage, beef rib

    The Smoke Ring Tex-Mex BBQ

    (11 reviews)

    This was my third visit to this BBQ joint we discovered earlier in 2025. I've eaten their brisket…read morepreviously and it is outstanding. It's the best I've eaten here in the RGV and coming in a close second to City Market in Luling, TX. It's that good! This visit I decided to try their Three Brisket Combo meal. It comes with three brisket tacos (corn or flour tortillas) loaded with brisket, a couple grilled jalapeño slices, grilled onions and some cilantro. They didn't need salsa but a squeeze of lime might've been helpful. The side I chose was their house made coleslaw which was pretty tasty. I ordered their green beans with onion and bacon but a few minutes after ordering a fellow came out to tell me they were out of the beans so I settled for the slaw. I also ordered an order of their house cut, tallow fried french fries. Man, were they GOOD! As in THE BEST FRIES I'VE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE GOOD!!! They are worth the visit all by themselves. The combo meal comes with a bottomless drink as well. The wife and I split the Combo meal, added the fries and a small side of potato salad that she wanted. We each ate one taco and about half of the sides. So we had a leftover taco, some fries and half our sides for the next day. All for like $21. The combo meal is $13.99 which is a pretty good deal in itself. The fries were like $6 and well worth the price. We will definitely be back. I would also highly recommend their 50/50 Rice and Beans topped with Brisket Bowl. That provided two meals for me when I ordered it previously. You can't go wrong at this little joint.

    Excellent sausage, good brisket and good sides! Coleslaw, potato salad and creamed corn. We would…read morelike to return and try the chicken

    Ace's BBQ - bbq - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...