First time trying the pit and it was very good. I had been wanting to try it for awhile since I had…read moreworked in that building for 10 years when it was Boomers. They really changed it up. Staff was friendly and the food was good. The pulled pork had a lot of flavor. We will be back to try the peanut butter & jelly brisket sandwich we hear it's really awesome.

Ordered a combo plate for dinner last night. Brisket was ok, but chicken was one of the worst I…read moreever ate. Maybe it's because Wednesday evening with very few customers. The chicken seems it was cooked few days ago. Skin was basically licked a piece of rubber. Jalapeño cream corn was the only thing standing out.

My Wife was out for the day, and when she returned, shortly after, we headed out to Bubba's…read moreSmokehouse. Bubba's Smokehouse has been recommended to us by several people, and we Love BBQ. Arrived and there were not many cars in the parking lot. As the reviews say, it doesn't look like much on the outside, but the food is really good. I think it looks very quaint on the outside, but inside looks like it was thrown together. Just inside the door is a pile of busted-up cardboard boxes lying on the floor. The place across the street is "Ban Moon", a Lao & Thai Restaurant, which has also been recommended for us to try. Their parking lot is full. Putting Ban Moon on the list. Bubba's Smokehouse dining room is filled with small tables and chairs, not much of anything else. There is a large cooler with lots of Brisket ready to be seasoned and smoked, along with large containers of Potato Salad and even larger containers of their Beans - and lots of containers of Pickles. Nice. They do have a loaf of white bread at each table for you to use at will, along with a roll of paper towels. The menu board is above the small counter where you order. My Wife went with the Brisket Sandwich with one side and chose Cole Slaw. I ordered their 2-meat plate, Brisket and Chicken. I asked if they had Moist Brisket, and the lady taking our order paused and said, well, the brisket is, well, moist. This also comes with 2 sides. I chose Beans and Cole Slaw. We also ordered 2 drinks, Diet Cokes. Orders are in, and we grabbed a table, which was easy because no one was sitting down. The aroma from the kitchen is filling the room, and it smells good. I grabbed a couple of containers of Pickles and White Onion pieces, and some silverware. Wasn't long before our food arrived in take-out containers, which is the best way to serve food at a BBQ place - no mess. My Wife's 'Moist' Brisket Sandwich has a lot of sliced Brisket piled up high, more than the other BBQ places around here, and a small container of Cole Slaw. My 2 Meat Plate has a Very Large Chicken Leg & Thigh with 2 slices of 'Moist' Brisket under. Speaking of Moist, I don't think these employees here know what Moist Brisket is because the Brisket we received is sliced regular Brisket. I first tried the Cole Slaw, and it is good. Love the juiciness and the fresh crunch. My Wife also liked the Cole Slaw. The Beans are a little dry and not much flavor until you get down to the juice in the bottom of the small container. My Large Chicken Leg and Thigh are just about lukewarm, with the leg being on the cold side. There is nothing wrong with eating cold chicken, but it's not what you want when you go out to eat. It's nicely seasoned and is Very Meaty - I like that. The Chicken itself is on the dry side, but I like the seasoning of the skin. The "Moist" Brisket is also dry because it's not a Moist Brisket, and a little tough, not tender at all, and it lacks any flavor. They do have 3 sauces for you at the table with a bottle of store-bought hot sauce. One sauce is Regular, and it's okay in flavor. The next one up is, I think, Spicy Sauce (the markings are wearing off), and it's not much different than the regular sauce. The sauce marked 'Hot' is on the mild side, but overall, they are all pretty good and provide added flavor to a not-so-flavorful brisket. I didn't try the store-bought hot sauce. The Pickles are delicious, with a nice crunch, and the white onion has very little onion heat to them, but they also have a nice crunch. The best I can say is that we tried Bubba's Smokehouse, but I doubt we will return. The best thing on our plates was the Cole Slaw, but my Wife did enjoy her sliced Brisket Sandwich, and she tried all of their sauces, regular, spicy, and hot. I ate one of the slices of Brisket along with a few bites of Chicken. The rest I'm taking home to see what I can do to improve what I can. Bubba's Smokehouse is not what we expected, especially since it has been recommended to us several times. We have yet to find a really good BBQ place in San Angelo, but we will stick to the one we usually attend until we do. Wherever we go out to eat, we always have fun and enjoy the outing. The Staff at Bubba's is very friendly.

The sliced brisket was very tender and delicious. It was a good serving, giving me leftovers. The…read morecoleslaw and pinto beans were delicious. The BBQ sauce was very tasty. The iced tea was very good. The staff were very friendly. I like that they served the food on real plates with real silver ware and not styrofoam or plastic.

2/28/2026 we opted for some BBQ after last minute changes with other dinner plans. We are 2 months…read morenew to San Angelo from the Great Lakes area so not that familiar with San Angelo. Now, I'm born and raised mostly in Kansas City, MO, home of the world famous American Royal and American Royal BBQ so I know BBQ! My second taste is authentic Mexican food having lived in Southern California. OK back to BBQ, we decided on Bodacious simply because we have driven past it numerous times and it's close to historic downtown. The restaurant is very clean with plenty of seating inside and outside. We were welcomed in and the friendly team member took our order. The menu has several items to pick from and I was really hoping for burnt ends and did not see them on the menu. I haven't had burnt ends since leaving Kansas City back in 2013. Our wait wasn't very long until he called my name. Due to low supply of ribs my husband was only able to get a 1/2 order with his coleslaw which was ok because they discounted the price by 1/2 so not bad. I opted for the 2 meat dinner with 2 sides. I would have like a little more of the meat as I mostly got sausage. We both loved our meals, tender flavorful meat, great baked beans and the coleslaw and Mac-n-cheese were good as well. The prices were comparable to other restaurants in the area plus they have a desert choice too. While we were sitting and devouring our dinner, we noticed a lot of carry out orders so that was nice to see their carry out business was busy. We try to avoid chain restaurants and stick to mom & pop businesses and we prefer to do business downtown or as close to it as possible to support our local businesses. Those to the N, W, S, E and rural areas of town can support those outer-lying businesses. We will be returning customers and I do recommend you give these folks a try the next time you have the urge for BBQ. I hope you will be just as pleased as we were with wherever you choose your next BBQ dining.

The Rating System is a rating for the day I visited the establishment…read more (E) Exceeds Expectations: Taste is above peers (M) Meets Expectations: Taste is what one should expect (N) Needs Improvement: Taste is below peers (D) Disappointing: Does not live up to hype (V+) Value is worth the price (V-) Value is not worth the price Brisket=N (Dry) Pulled Chicken=M Coleslaw=M Beans=M Toppings=M Value=V-

If you're looking for great BBQ with that Louisiana touch, this is the place to get it. I've had…read moretheir brisket plate, pulled pork sandwich plate and just today, a whole chicken (deboned!) with boudin dressing. Portions are just right and you can taste the love that goes into the food. All of the food has been awesome, but as of now, the chicken with boudin dressing is our favorite. My husband has decided we will order it every time it's made. Thank you, Jo'Co for bringing a little bit of home to me and making a convert of my husband!

From the owner: JO'CO BBQ is a small catering business. We are military friendly, and would love to cater for your…read morenext occasion. Here at JO'CO BBQ, we take pride in making the best foods for our customers. Our services includes barbeque, or smoked meats, along with delicious side dishes. We also cook creole foods that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. So if you want to treat your guests to an awesome meal, let JO'CO BBQ do the work for you.

This place is a total vibe. I couldn't believe all of the performers they've had come through. I…read morecan only imagine how exciting this place gets during a show. And the food?! Super duper good. A must try if you're in the area. Turns out this is the last Cooper family owned bbq joint and the others are franchises now. Come support them!!

Spending over $1,000 on a VIP table should come with a baseline level of comfort and service,…read moreneither of which were delivered. No heaters in cold weather is not an oversight, it's a complete failure in planning and a clear disregard for paying customers. What made it worse was the resistance we received over something as simple as an extra blanket, even when we were willing to get it ourselves from the car. That level of friction over basic comfort is unacceptable and frankly insulting at this price point. Experiences like this don't just disappoint, they drive customers away. People paying premium prices expect premium treatment, and when that expectation is missed this badly, it directly impacts repeat business, reputation, and ultimately revenue. If management doesn't start investing in customer comfort and proactive planning--especially for predictable issues like weather--this place will continue to lose high-paying clients. Right now, it feels like profit is prioritized over people, and that's a losing strategy.

There's absolutely nothing I've eaten here that wasn't cooked with love, well prepared, and well…read moreseasoned. The BBQ has just the right amount of smoke, and the sausage and ribs are off the chain good. The place has a good vibe and feel, and the owner treats everyone like a good friend. It's a short trip from the main area of San Angelo, but it is worth the drive with comparable prices. Everything is made to order, not sitting cold to go under a warming lamp. Don't take my word for it. Just go try it for yourself! The hours are 5 PM to 8 PM Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 2 PM Sunday, and CLOSED on Monday. The service is the best! Gary and his staff will make you feel welcome!

While visiting from Austin for Thanksgiving. It was decided to dine in to avoid all the fuss of…read morecooking and so on. The wait was well worth it. Mind you, it's my first holiday season without either of my parents. The food filled the "made from love feeling" void. Kudos to the Staff. They worked their tails off. I will definitely be back.

Best bar b q in San Angelo! We typically get sliced brisket and ribs. Great place for catering for…read morefamily gatherings as well!

The Rating System is a rating for the day I visited the establishment…read more (E) Exceeds Expectations: Taste is above peers (M) Meets Expectations: Taste is what one should expect (N) Needs Improvement: Taste is below peers (D) Disappointing: Does not live up to hype (V+) Value is worth the price (V-) Value is not worth the price Brisket=M Sausage=M Turkey=E Coleslaw=M Beans=M Value+ V+ Overall, a good value and menu items meet expectations. The turkey is above par.

First time to try this location, because it was recommended by a sales clerk in downtown San…read moreAngelo. The server was very polite and friendly! The restaurant has table seating and booth seating as well. The food was well cooked and the peach cobbler dessert was great!

"OUR VALENTINES DAY" -…read more Yesterday was Valentines Day (in case you didn't know, and if you didn't know, you can buy your Valentine some candy and flowers for half price today). Anyway, since my Lovely Wife didn't want to cook up a Special Valentines Dinner for me, I decided to take her out to eat. For some reason she didn't want to eat at Wienerschnitzel, so I came up with something else - "Packsaddle BBQ" for their Fried Catfish. They recently have been chosen as the Best Fried Fish in all of San Angelo. But before that, our Valentines Day started off with Coffee (Honey Almond), Cards & Gifts and a Delicious Breakfast prepared by my Lovely Wife. Happy Valentines Day Baby, Love You Bunches & ValentineMunches. We left for Packsaddle a little earlier than our normal dinner time because after we eat we are heading out to the Museum of Fine Arts for a Special Display of "Where Children Sleep". Walked in and was greeted by Rachel, a Server we have had several times. Chatted with her for a while, then chose a booth. Even for an early dinner, there are a good number of people at Packsaddle. McKenna is our Server and we ordered our drinks, then the "Fried Catfish"; 4-Catfish Filets Hand Breaded in Southern Style Cornmeal, served with Hushpuppy, Tartar Sauce & Red Sauce with choice of 2-sides, chose Mac-N-Cheese and Pinto Beans. We are sharing this plate. It didn't take them long to serve us our Catfish and it looks Delicious with 4-Huge Filets. My first bite was without any sauce - this Catfish is served HOTTT and it's mighty good stuff. Love the thick breading on this thick filet, very tastylicious with a light crunch. My Wife said that this is the Best Catfish she has had, and she wanted some more from my plate. Hey fellows, it's okay this time because it's Valentines Day - if that's what she wants, that's what she gets. Love You Baby - have another. This is some of the Best Catfish you can have anywhere. Love their Tartar sauce and the Red Sauce is thicklylicious. The Pinto Beans are mighty-meaty-beans and the Mac-N-Cheese is also some good stuff - and my Wife LoVed the Hushpuppy. Packsaddle BBQ also gives the Ladies a Chocolate dipped Strawberry for Valentines Day - and we both enjoyed this. The Strawberry was Sweet-N-Juicylicious with a nice amount of Chocolate. Nicely done Packsaddle - we loved everything we had. McKenna earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award for going 'above-n-beyond' the norm. When you want some Great BBQ or have a craving for some Catfish, stop in at Packsaddle BBQ - they have lots of choices on their menu. - also, stop in on the Third Saturday of each month and enjoy the Car Show. Sometimes my "Vette-Jet" is also there with lots of Hot Rods, Custom Cars and some really nice rides.