I wanted to try out some Texas BBQ while I was visiting some family as a Californian. It's the one…read morething I wanted to try before heading back so I ordered quite a few things: the rib plate with mac and cheese and baked beans, a jalapeno pepper sausage, a "chosen" sandwich (which I believe was rib meat + sausage), and a side of potato salad. I really enjoyed the ribs and the sausage. Both were very smoky and fresh (despite coming in closer to closing time) and the ribs had a hint of sweetness. I think that's the Memphis style BBQ poking through. I thought the sides were just okay. The baked beans were a little too sweet for my taste, the mac and cheese wasn't cheesy enough, and the potato salad was fine. I'm giving this place four stars because what I came here, the meats, were really well seasoned and the staff was very friendly. They even gave my cousin an additional side for free. One final thing, it's a little unassuming as it lives right next to a gas station but the inside is still a decent size with seating.

This business just opened this week. My wife and I decided to try it for dinner. I had the chicken…read moreand sausage plate with macaroni and cheese and potato salad. She had a sliced brisket sandwich. The food was all very good. They use huge chicken pieces.The servings were very large for everything. The people running the restaurant were very friendly. They wore T-shirts with the logo on the front that said on the back that it was Memphis style. This location has been several different kinds of restaurant over the years. Porky J's has totally redone the interior. It is really nice and comfortable. I am happy that we now have a really close barbecue place next to us. I'll be back!

Ah- mazing BBQ! Found this place from a flyer that was posted at my gym. Truly this is a hidden…read moregem. It's tucked away on a street behind the Sonic on highway 90. Met Nico, behind the counter, and apparently R&R BBQ is new and has only been open for 3-4 months. Her family has owned The Meat Market adjacent to the BBQ joint forever. She suggested the brisket as top choice and we added a few pork spareribs. $20 for 1lb of brisket, bread, bbq sauce, onions, and pickles , what a deal! The additional pork spareribs were only a few dollars more. The pork ribs were the best I've ever had so far. Literally fall off the bone and melt in your mouth deliciousness. The sliced brisket was tender, but the ribs shined. The pickles and onions were tangy and dilly, and the BBQ sauce had a vinegar base, but paired with well with proteins. She also let us know that their homemade jerky and parisa will be coming soon. Parisa? What is parisa you may ask....a cured meat mixed with cheese, spices, onions, and peppers and served on crackers. Well, I can't wait to try it : ) A Thanksgiving menu was posted up at the counter as well. We look forward to coming back and trying your sides and other yummy goodness! Fyi- to go only open 11am-6pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

This is a hidden gem; some of the best BBQ that I have ever had. I want to give them 5 stars, but…read morethey need a serious upgrade to the dining facility. - Brisket (specify moist or dry): really good; comparable to Rudy's BBQ. - Pork Ribs: really good; comparable to B-Daddy's BBQ. - Sausage: really good; incomparable with other BBQ places; might have to compare it to some Italian place. - Potato salad: really good (hopefully they won't change the recipe); incomparable to that ridiculous mess at most BBQ places. - BBQ sauce: pretty good; better than most BBQ places. - Sweet tea: pretty good. - Bean soup: could use some adjustments; perhaps spy on El Chaparral in Helotes.

We went to San Antonio for my son's Boot Camp graduation for the Air Force. The first day we were…read morehere, we wanted to try some Texas BBQ and found this place. I ordered the one meat plate with cole slaw and bacon cheddar potatoes and it was yummy. The coleslaw was just right on the sweetness and the potatoes were buttery and cheesy with chives and a little bacon. My mom ordered the pork belly burnt ends. They were sweet and savory with a nice BBQ flavor. She ordered the green beans and creamed corn. The green beans had a smoky taste and the corn was sweet and creamy. My son who is now an Airman wanted to try Smokey Mo's so we returned. This time, I ordered the two meat plate with smoked turkey and had to get the pork belly burnt ends. My sides were a green salad and creamy potato salad. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants some good ole' Texas barbecue. The staff was nice and the restaurant was comfy and cozy. Try the BIG RED soda in a bottle or Agave creme soda from the soda fountain. My mom paid $136 dollars total with a military discount for seven people. Please go to Smokey Mo's! It will not disappoint.

This was great barbecue, plain and simple. I ordered the pork rib plate with two sides of choice:…read moreGreen Beans and Bacon Cheddar Potatoes, and both were delicious supplements. The main event was tender, perfectly cooked pork ribs (about 6 of them) with a side of sauce which had just the right amount of kick to it. I mean I could've have asked for a better bbq sauce. The combo included two slices of white bread and a garnish of pickle slices and onions. I sprang for a dessert, the Oreo Chocolate pudding which was velvety soft and delicately sweet featuring a softened Oreo cookie right in the center. It was perfection! I reiterate. This is bbq done right, without all the gimmicks. My final comment is Bill who??

The pork belly was great. I got and end piece off the board, which at first wasn't excited for but…read moretried it anyway. Somehow they have a perfect crispy char with a juicy bite. Mac and cheese along with house made potato salad were great as well. No complaints on the turkey or brisket I tried. I'll be back next time I pass through!

This is our third time in and phew! That food is simply amazing!!! Tasty, fresh, with great sides…read moreto choose. You really cannot lose on what you choose. The brisket, sausage, turkey, pork...it's all good. I definitely recommend.

Well, Backwoods BBQ ruined my Birthday Bash. I had posted in the San Antonio Food Truck group about…read morea month ago for a taco truck for my event of around 80 people. We had alot of food trucks contact us. I choose Backwoods BBQ because they seemed very professional and didn't charge me for set up and things like that. I knew from years past there would be alot of people since the last food trucks before did not believe me and ran out of food. Anyways, we agreed for Jan 12, he said he would be set up and ready by 11:30am. Sunday morning I had text him that when he got here, just call me and I would open the gate and let him in. A few minutes later he text me and said that they had a flat and he was on his way to fix it. Hey, I get it. Stuff happens. Now what doesn't happen is he never contacts me back.....at all. He literally leaves me on read all.....day.....long. Today is Tuesday, he still hasn't contacted me to apologize for leaving 80+ of my guests hanging. Nothing. Unprofessional to say the least. My guests at my party asking when food was coming and I had no answers. Instead of having fun at my birthday party, I am scrambling to get food for 80+ people. Then, after talking to people that have used them before, this is a normal thing for them to "Just not show up". I get it, stuff happens. But let me know. If you can't make it, Fine! I'll go grab a bunch of pizzas! Call it a day! But to just ghost me all day, forcing me to wait because you can't just text me back? That is cowardly. I hear their food is great.....but how would I know.... https://m.facebook.com/Backwoodsbbqsa/

I'll copy what we were told for an elementary school event below. Completely disappeared when it…read morecame time to donate the 15% as stated. Do not recommend! Hello! My name is Joshua with backwoods BBQ and we would love to join your school event! We just did Scarborough elementary and have done plenty of school events in the past. We would give back 15% and our menu items range from $12-$14.. thank you please let me know if we can be a service to y'all!

Small, but mighty! Very clean and tasty! Will return for sure! One of San Antonio's hidden gems!read more

Service was amazing from beginning to end. Restaurant was very clean. As soon as a party left, they…read moreclean and wiped down the tables. Very fast service. Potato salad was not my favorite. They definitely add sugar to it and the sweetness was a little off putting for me. Cream corn and Mac and cheese were pretty good. Sausage is a must to get. Very juicy and flavorful. Bbq chicken very big portions and also very moist. Brisket was a miss for me. It was just ok.

This is the place I compare all others. We were driving by…read moreEagle Lake & stopped at a local spot. It was good. Yes, it was good. However, it is no B&B!!

We had a party of 6 and all were extremely stuffed and satisfied. The brisket grilled cheese with…read morebacon sandwich was outstanding. The cream corn was out of this world. And the stuff baked potato was prefect . And the icing on the cake was the peach cobbler. Staff great and attentive. Plenty of space. I definitely plan to go again.

There's a quest that one begins from birth to death, the search for perfect barbecue. To come even…read moreclose to it in our lives is to have discovered the fabled " Holy Grail." I always find the experience of eating barbecue to be a nod to our former neanderthal glory. Be it men who surround a table with hunks of brisket only to communicate using "grunts." Or ladies who forgo a napkin and lose their demure inhibitions. This is Texas and we love our BBQ. The only thing that separates this idea is what is good, even great bbq. This is subjective and varies from person to person. And you know what they say about opinions. "Bad to the Bone" a new bbq food truck in Southtown adds to that conversation with good flavors. It's basically a food truck that offers a simple menu of brisket, chicken, pork and sausage. From these you can choose a plate with one, two or three meats. With it comes your choice of two sides. For example they have a baked potato casserole and a macaroni filled with brisket. In addition they make bbq sandwiches but are in the process of fine tuning their menu. The prices are what you would expect from a food truck crafting bbq, well within range of what other places charge. I tried their three meats plate, a healthy portion I might add, which was really good. Some people prefer their brisket dry. However theirs was tender, smokey and juicy. Just the way I like mine. Not to be outdone the sausage and pulled pork choices were equally as good, rounding out the experience. I would remiss if I didn't include that they have outdoor seating, with accompanying bottles of bbq sauce on each table. While I really enjoyed all the items I felt the potato casserole could've benefited from a bit more seasoning. Either way "Bad to the Bone" delivered on all fronts. I like the (family)friendly vibe accentuated by country music. All the flavors are informed by people serious about barbecuing. The owners looks like they ride Harley's to work but are super friendly. Men: You can grunt while you eat. Ladies: Well, I guess a little bbq sauce on your face never hurt anyone. If you happen to be in Southtown for First Friday or just riding your Bird I would seek this food truck out. ps. Although it's b.y.o.b they do offer complimentary beer for customers.

Don't waste your time! You get there and it's a few food trucks and this place isn't there. You…read morecall their number and no one answers. Save your time and gas.