While in town, I did some soft searching online for great places to eat in Del Rio, and Humo Prime…read moreBarbecue kept popping up. Not wanting a chain for dinner, I opted for something more Del Rio specific.
I hopped in the car and took a little cruise. I pulled into the parking lot and had to double check my address. This place is tucked away inside a residential looking neighborhood, and fooled me at first. It resembled a house at first, so it threw me off. There were no cars in the very small parking lot. I parked and went right in.
I walked into an empty restaurant with a cozy, no frills, table and chairs set up. Simple, yet welcoming. I bellied up to the counter and I was greeted promptly. The kind lady behind the counter asked if I had been there before, to which I answered no.
I perused the simple menu on the wall. I had my heart set on brisket walking in, so that was the easy part of the equation. What side to pair with it, however, was a difficult choice. This is your typical meat by the pound place, but they also had plates and specials. $5 Texas twinkees were today's special. I opted for the $20 one meat and one side combo.
I told the young lady all of their sides look delicious and was not sure which one I was going to pick. I asked for a recommendation, and she informed me the jalapeño cream corn and Tex Mex beans were her favorite, but they all were delicious.
"Would you like to try the sides?" she asked with a big smile on her face. Yes.... Yes please.
I tried all of the sides, but that did not help my decision. The jalapeño cream corn was amazing. Creamy, and the jalapeño had a nice taste, and no kick, perfect balance. The rice was a little spicy, but delicious. The beans were amazing. Green beans, delicious and not out of a can. The sides were all amazing. But the one I went with was the Mac & Cheese. Generally, I do not go for Mac & Cheese because the clumpy texture, and I am not a fan. However, this Mac & Cheese was very creamy and velvety, and the spiral pasta gave it a premium taste. Very delicious. Also, for good measure, I had them throw on a pork rib on the side to gauge it against brisket.
I paid for my food and got it to go. Generally on to go orders, I do not tip, but this trip called for it. Especially after letting me sample the sides. That is not typical of barbecue joints.
On the way out, they have a table with different sauces. I tried them all and I went with the regular sauce and the spicy sauce.
I got back to my hotel room and went right to work. The brisket was amazing. It melted in my mouth and tasted amazing. I then ate the rib and it was fall off the bone tender. The Mac and Cheese was amazing, and I did not have one complaint.
When my travels bring me back to Del Rio, you can bet Humo will be on my short list. I am very picky with barbecue and consider myself to be a snob when it comes to Texas barbecue, so for this place to make my short list impresses me. I would easily put this up against the big name barbecue places back home near San Antonio. Next time I will go for broke and get all the sides. Very delicious.
Stop by if you are near here. You will be glad you did.
Until next time.. Enjoy..