This may be my favorite barbecue spot in San Antonio! This place is located on WW White on San Antonio's east side. It sits back a little off of the highway so it's easily missed. Parking is set up in a drive-through type setting. This made it confusing as to whether someone would come out to take my order or if I was to go inside.....GO INSIDE! The aroma of the smoked foods made it seem as if I was already consuming the food. I ordered brisket, ribs, potato salad and Mac n cheese. EVERYTHING was SO TASTY! But the best, (licking my lips) was the banana pudding!!!!!' Service was phenomenal and I appreciated the explanations of the menu items. I initially planned to order for take out but the aroma was so enticing that I decided to take advantage of their outdoor seating and devour my food. I shall return for more BBQLIFE when I am on the east side. read more

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$65. (2) two meat plates, ice teas and banana pudding. So let's start out with the wait. 31 minutes. Completely unacceptable Let me say this. The folks that run it seem nice too. This was by far the worst barbecue I've ever had in quite some time from the beans being straight out of a can to the ribs being mushy with no pull. The brisket was beautiful to look at that extremely tough to the bite. The potato salad is the lone one star I gave this place although it lacked a lot of ingredients it was homemade. All these 4 1/2 star reviews boggle my mind. Maybe we went on a wrong day. I don't know, but there was several people there that were waiting for a long time to receive their orders also They don't have a dining area just some simple chairs sit outside between the parking spots. Enjoy. read more

BBQLIFE - Two Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Once again it doesn't fail, the brisket is the absolute best! The young guy today was very nice and chatted with me while I waited for my food great job on customer service. read more

BBQLIFE - WEDNESDAY BIG CHOP - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I was a 1st time customer at BBQLIFE. Went to get food Labor Day. Ordered 3 meat which was Brisket, Sausage, Rib. NOTE: several issues The BBQ restaurant was very hard to find. When I finally found the place, it was a converted Sonic drive in. The place looked deserted and there was a small sign at front with the name of restaurant. If I was just passing through and saw the restaurant without reading the good reviews, I would have never stopped at the place. It looked abandoned. When I arrived at the BBQ place, there was no smoke coming out of the BBQ pit stacks. I assumed the meat was cooked 2 days ago. Next, when order was placed, I was told it would be a 15 minute wait. I asked why the long wait when it was only 4 customers. Was told there were a lot of call in orders. In 15 minutes, only 2 customers came in to pick up orders. When I finally got my order, I took it home before opening to see the meats. tasted the BRISKET AND IT WAS VERY DRY. taste like it was cooked 2 or 3 days in advance and was overheated or cheap piece of brisket. The ribs were not done enough and I was pretty sure placed in foil paper to make them tender. However, the ribs were assumed in foil too long because were no texture in the bite. The chicken taste like it was cooked two days ago and was dry. Was very very disappointed and would not return for any reason. read more

We decided to start off our anniversary with a good lunch. This place isn't far from our new house, so we decided to check it out. Not gonna lie, we were initially discouraged after seeing it was an old Sonic drive-in. We decided to still give it a shot. I ordered the outlaw potato and my husband got the one meat plate. A large fruit punch kool-aid and large lemonade. The food did NOT disappoint. Large portions and everything tasted amazing, well seasoned. Service was great. This is our new bbq spot. read more

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I stopped in a few days ago. Wow, was this bbq good! I even loved the Mac salad and potato salad!! I'll be going again. The bbq sauce is good too! read more

BBQLIFE - 2 meat plate with Mac salad and potato salad. I'd already started eating. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Been seeing a lot of positive reviews about this bbq place. Decided to take the long drive to go check it out. The service was nice and friendly. Took the food to go check out another place in the area. I am not sure if from the short drive the food became cold. This is one thing I don't like anymore about eating bbq. I don't want to say I was disappointed but I was not impressed neither. I love ribs those were my favorite. Overall I would recommend it but I don't think I will purposely drive to it again read more

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Potato Salad was good ! Ribs were falling off the bone and very. tasty Sliced Brisket is some of the best i have ever had in my life! generous portions . Great pricing. Wife's chicken sandwich was only $8.50 and it was huge and it was fuggin' bomb for some smoked sliced chicken! Customer service at the counter was fantastic as well read more

Best local BBQ spot! Small place, but the food is amazing. Brisket was juicy, ribs fell off the bone, and the sides are yummy too. Support this gem--you'll be glad you did! It's a small place with some open seating outside the restaurant, no shades tho, it's better to order take out and eat it in the car. read more

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Food is unbelievable Service is awesome I retract my past review it's way better . The place was very clean but the smell from the parking all the way in is sooo addicting read more

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BBQ Life's food is absolutely delicious! The building looks like it's a converted Sonic drive-in and the inside is small. The service was great and the staff were friendly. I picked up some sliced brisket, pulled pork, sweet beans, macaroni and cheese, and macaroni salad for me, my wife, and grandkids. As I was driving back to the house, the food smelled so good I wanted to pull over and dig in. The brisket was moist and flavorful, the pulled pork, macaroni and cheese and macaroni salad were great. My wife loves sweet beans and these were some of the best she's had. Don't forget extra bbq sauce. I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

BBQLIFE - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Oh my goodness what a unique find. The barbecue life is in an old sonic drive-in location and this was my first visit. I went here because of the yelp reviews and they're all spot on absolutely the largest barbecue sliced brisket sandwich I've ever had! And, I eat a lot of barbecue and I'm a barbecue snob. I still cannot get over the serving size. I also had the smoked mac & cheese, which was very tasty. definitely coming back here again! It was worth the 20 minute wait. read more

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Very good smoked Bbq brisket. The sides were also delicious and fresh. The BBQ chucked was also very good read more

BBQLIFE - Front door to BBQ restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ribs were so hard and brisket had an overwhelming smoke flavor, like the liquid smoke they put in rubs. Not an enjoyable meat and the potato salad was too oniony. Mac was good tho read more

BBQLIFE - Ribs, mac and cheese, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Excellent brisket, ribs and pulled pork, way better than Bill Miller BBQ. 85 characters needed to post, so repeating till there 85 charrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrractersssssss read more

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They serve big portions the sausage brisket potatoes was good it was full the brisket just melts in your mouth the sausage was good you taste the flavor of the meat read more

From out of state (PNW) and wanted some authentic BBQ while in the heart of BBQ central. This place popped up close by with good reviews and thought, what the heck. Damn! 3 meat deal was only $25 and easily fed 2 of us. The location is a bit odd (old Sonic or drive-in) and kind of off-putting, but GO! The food is delicious and the service perfect! read more

We were coming back from Pruski's Market in Adkins and looking for BBQ for lunch. I had heard good things about BBQLife by Chris so we gave it a try. It's really small and easy to miss on WW White close to 410. Look for an old drive in restaurant and you will find it. No indoor seating, but they do have a few seats outdoors. It looked like during the time we were there that most order to go. We ate at one of the tables outside because it was a nice cool, sunny day. We were greeted by an enthusiastic young man and asked a few questions about the menu. For this visit we got the brisket, pulled pork, sausage, potato salad, and green beans. - Brisket is lean, moist, and tender with a little smoke taste. Not much of a smoke ring here. I was left wanting for more bark. It's like I'm wondering if the pitmaster cut off the burnt ends for himself or thought the customers would not want them. - Pulled pork is tender and flavorful, but is also missing much bark. I learned to make Memphis style pulled pork from the pitmasters where they pull it from the large piece of meat and that helps preserve the bark and serve immediately to their customers. It seems most Texas restaurants pull it and put in in a steam table tray where it sits for hours losing that bark feature. - The sausage is from Yoakum, Texas and it was excellent. Flavorful and juicy. - I liked the potato salad, but the wife said it was too sweet. Potato salad is one of those sides that are made so many ways that you will never please everyone. - The BBQ sauce is good, a little sweet. - The green beans were just "okay." Canned green beans cooked with salt and pepper. I would challenge the chef to add bacon or some burnt ends from the brisket to give more flavor. My wife needed to use the restroom so they had to find the right key. She says it's only a restroom you use if you have to really go bad. I just realized after looking at photos from other reviewers that we did not get pickles and onions. In summary, BBQ LIfe is good, but not the best in San Antonio. With a little work they could be in the Top 5. I focus on the BBQ and don't deduct points if someone is a food truck or to go establishment. read more

BBQLIFE - Brisket, pulled pork, and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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1/2 lb brisket = 5 slices 1/2 lb ribs = 4 bones Sausage = 2 links Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, & Corn -Brisket was moist but VERY salty-yikes!!! -Rib meat "fell off the bone"...that's always an indication that they were put in the oven after the grill-which I feel like that's cheating! -Sausage was good & I appreciate that the order included 2 links, not just 1. -Mac & Cheese was baked, which seems to be a lost art nowadays. -Green Beans seasoned with salt & pepper-thanks. -Corn was...corn. -The bbq sauce was better than most but thinner than my liking. *No desserts were available...which was interesting because it was only 2p when I ordered. The star of my first experience, without a doubt, was the young man taking my order. Working in customer service for over 20yrs, I've studied (and have attempted to master) how to serve others. I must say, "he got it!" Very attentive, didn't rush me, answered my questions with thorough explanations & a smile. I didn't get his name, but his service required mentioning! Overall, good for our first time & we'll definitely return because this plate was better than most of these "bbq" spots that I've tried here in S.A. read more

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Went there Saturday afternoon to pick up a pound of sliced brisket for me and a few friends to eat, and wow it was some of the best brisket we've ever eaten bar none. So tender melts in your mouth good, bbq sauce was great too. I will be going back soon to try a plate, wished I'd known about this place sooner. read more

I have never been soo confused by a place in my life. I honestly wanted to give it a two, but other items saved it. Judging by the reviews maybe we caught them on a bad day? This was the most dry, tasteless brisket I've almost ever had(heavy's in Hondo was worse). I mean a bbq place that came so highly recommended and with high reviews? The misses nor the kiddo could eat it on its own. They had to drown in it in sauce just to eat be able to eat it. Perplexing! Good brisket doesn't need sauce, tell me I'm wrong. Also, the service was um, a little less than welcoming. I mean I get it, not every place is going to be bubbly. Yet when you mention you've never been there, and they look at you like they are irritated, well yeah. You get it. The reason it was so confusing for us? Everything else was AMAZING! The sides were ridiculously and utterly amazing. The best potato salad I've had in years. The smoked macaroni would put any restaurant to shame. The macaroni salad was what I expect when I crave it! The chicken was seasoned to absolute perfection! The sausage was loved by all. Yet...I can't forgive the first two items. Let's be honest, you can forgive mediocre sides if all the bbq is great, but that brisket was just no. read more

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Food doesn't taste worth of shit. We won't go back there for dinner. The person who prepared our order placed brisket instead of ribs that we paid for, had to drive back to have order replaced. Business have gone down since the last time I ordered food. We barely ate the food and threw leftover in the trash can. Service was not good! read more

Great BBQ joint on South WW White Rd. It has been at least 10 years since I've been there and now I'm wishing I had gone more. Owned by a descendant of WW2 Tuskegee Pilot. The sliced Brisket sandwich was excellent and had lots of super tender brisket on it. It's a rustic setting with outside seating and good parking. The counter service was fast and efficient. The sandwich's are made to order, so don't be in too big of a rush, because their BBQ is definitely worth the short wait. read more

This is what food made with love tastes like. Today was my first visit - I ordered the 3 meat plate(brisket, sausage and ribs) and ordered an extra side (potato salad, Mac n cheese, and beans). Every single thing was delicious: it all had flavor and seasoned right. I waited maybe 5 minutes for my order to be ready. Delicious. The service is incredible -happy attitude all around. I need to go back and try it all. I was taking to some other customers that traveled from the airport area just to get the food, they said they make the trip all the time because the food is that good. Just do you know there is no inside dining. They do have a few seats outside or you can eat in your car cause the parking is set up almost like Sonic's. Eat in your car if you can't wait but I suggest sitting down and truly enjoying this food -so so good. read more

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Found another east side gem! This place is amazing! The building outside looks like a Sonic with the drive up coverings. I ordered a one meat plate with ribs. My partner ordered a brisket sandwich. Both choices are delicious. The service was excellent. The attention used to make customers feel special and appreciated is top of the line. Will be coming back for my bbq fix. read more

BBQLIFE - One Meat Plate with ribs and green beans & ranch beans - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food was prepared to order. Everything was good. I need mites characters, but I funny have more to say... read more

First impressions are everything. My brisket slices had WAY more fat than actual meat. I'm talking 1/2 inch of fat 1/8 inch of meat. Someone sliced those cuts, looked at it, and said "this will do". The sausage was decent and the ribs were mediocre. The sides are small, Mac and cheese didn't have much flavor, green beans were plain and macaroni salad was ok. The service is amazing and people are welcoming. Unfortunately I won't be back but do suggest trying it for yourself, hopefully your brisket is better than mine. read more

We were in the area and decided to use Yelp to find some good food when we came across raving reviews of this BBQ place. We opted for takeout here, which honestly felt like the only choice. They have a drive-in setup like Sonic, but you still have to grab your food from inside to eat in the car. So, we took our meal home. The cashier was really nice and patient with us. We ordered two loaded potatoes topped with brisket and a side of ribs. The potatoes were delicious, but they were missing the sour cream and chives I'm used to--just a little something that would have made them perfect for me. The ribs were tasty and definitely fall-off-the-bone tender, though the rub felt dry and was a bit different from what I'm used to. Still good overall. As many reviews mentioned, the entrance is a bit dingy, which made me a bit wary walking in. Customers can't see past the cashier counter, but I checked the health ratings and inspections, and they were excellent past and recent. Maybe they're saving money on appearance. Regardless, I'm not worried about it based on inspection results and definitely plan to return to try more menu items--or especially when I get a craving for a loaded baked potato! read more

Let me start off with an apology. I am truly sorry that I was lead to believe there was better BBQ specifically at a place called Dee Willie's. I will never ever ever be lead astray again. Your staff and the customer service provided is second to none. Mind you folks I haven't even begin to state how GREAT the food is here. It is amazedly good here from the brisket, the ribs and of course the sausage. Oh and the stuff potato's (omg). The portions you receive absolutely matches the price point. From here on out I will no longer watch Texas Eat's nor listen to friends when it comes to a good bbq place. In my opinion, your place is the mecca of BBQ Standards. GREAT JOB!!!!! Again I am truly sorry I went somewhere else when in fact the grass is not greener elsewhere. read more

We were craving some BBQ and found BBQLIFE here on Yelp. When we drove up, we knew this place was the real deal: you can smell the smoker going and you can tell they care more about the food and the service than the ambiance. Since I have no self control, I got a bunch of everything: chicken, ribs and brisket. Added sides of green beans and potato salad. Everything was perfect! The sauce is a great compliment, but none of the meat really needed it. We were helped by a very friendly young man who took our order and offered suggestions on the menu. We'll be back, especially to try their daily specials!! read more

We flew in for our son's graduation from Airforce BMT from Florida looking Texas BBQ saw this and had to try. Hole in the wall in an old drive in and moment you open the door WOW the smell hits you, it's going to be good. Food was Excellent! Had the Monday special sausage links, 2 sides bread and sweet tea. Added extra sausages. Mac and cheese and Ranch beans great! So had brisket sandwich and wife had ribs and pulled pork No complaints! Try this place and forget chain bbq places. read more

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The service was top tier. I forgot to check my order and I was worried when I made it all the way home but everything I ordered and asked for was in the bag once I sat down to devour my meal. This was the best smoked bbq I've had since moving from Michigan to Texas 2yrs ago. I loved the sauce and I'm very picky when it comes to bbq sauce. Will I go back? Absolutely, and if I didn't reside so far away I'd go often, considering I'm a big time lover of smoked meat. Thank you all for your hospitality and delicious food, stay kind and blessed. read more

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Walked right in a little after 12PM with two co-workers. No one was there so we were able to order right away. From the get-go, staff was friendly, welcoming and provided amazing customer service. Lunch was satisfying and flavorful, i ordered a brisket meat plate with mac cheese and green beans. green beans were canned, i think. but i'm cool with that. Giving 4 stars because they didn't have any peach cobbler, i was soooo looking forward to peach cobbler. read more

BBQLIFE - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We had a few things going on all at the same time This is really set up as a take out joint primarily. The young man at the counter was truly a pleasure to deal with. Five star service. The ribs were very good. I love pork ribs and these ribs didn't disappoint. The brisket was just ok. I asked for the point and I got the flat. The smoke was a little bitter. Only the brisket not the ribs. Possible it was just something that happened today but the brisket didn't measure up to "Texas Brisket." If I'd stopped at the service and ribs this was a five star experience. read more

This place is tough to find. No inside seating so you are probably taking it to go. The staff was friendly, if a little slow. My counterpart and I had mixed reviews. The chopped brisket potato was delicious. One of the best I have had. The sliced brisket sandwich was disappointing and dry. The smoked Mac and cheese was solid. Go with the spud and you will be back. read more

Decided to try the BBQ here after seeing all the reviews and we were not disappointed. The guys working there were very friendly and polite. Service with a smile for sure. No eating room inside but there are a few tables outside. It's a similar building style to Sonic, do you can drive up, park, and go order your food inside. We shared the Outlaw sandwich which is chopped brisket and sausage and it's a very generous portion. Mac and cheese and potato salad are also so good! The family also ordered a pound each of brisket, ribs, sausage, and chicken quarters. All very tasty and hot. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Wait time kind of a down side but the food was great, a lot of pepper so if that is an issue be advised. It seems like and older place and could use a bit of a face lift but again the food was worth it. read more

I tried this place because it was the closest smokehouse open on a Tuesday when we had visitors. We called in the order for pickup. Friendly service and food was ready promptly. Portions were huge and at good prices. It was very good BBQ but not the best. It was very tender but was a bit dry , and had a bit too much char on it for my taste. But it was very flavorful. I'd definitely go there again when i need BBQ on days my favorite place is closed. read more

Best brisket in town, I'd put it up against any other bbq place in town, the sides are awesome, never go wrong with anything you get.

Isaac took good care of us. Buddy had special: chop brisket, chips and tea plus a sausage link. I had 1/4 lb brisket (4 THICK slices), 1/4 chicken , mac n cheese and tea. Each of us couldn't even eat 1/2 but we're old. Mine was under $20 and his about the same he said. Everything tasted great! Mesquite smoked like I grew up with. We ate at an outside table...no eating inside. Old Sonic location. read more