This is our new go to. The food is excellent. Tacos are our standard but specials are always something we look forward to. The sweat potatoe fries are the best we have ever had. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Quick to refill your drink. They run a good business that makes you want to return. read more

So this place mentioned in Southern Living as one of the best new barbecue restaurants around. Only open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. That's okay. We went for lunch, arrived at 12:30. They said a 20-minute wait. It was probably 20-25 minutes. Then we got seated, Our order was taken quickly and then we waited another 20-25 minutes for our food. So it was a lot of long waiting, that was the negative side. I can't say the service staff was overly attentive while we were sitting there waiting for our food, as people were coming and going all over the restaurant. Yeah, that was the bad part. The good part is the food is excellent. We had sausage of the day, a brisket taco, and my wife had a brisket sandwich with fries. It was all excellent. The barbecue sauce is good. Be nice if there were a couple more sauce choices, and they're in very small bottles. I don't know what that means, but it seems like there might be some alternatives that could be available there. All in all, some of the best barbecue around I just hope they improve the wait and the service issues. read more

Decided to try some local bbq from this place that opened recently. It was ok. The good: the meat was juicy, tender, and flavorful. The ribs just fell off the bone. The sauce included on the meat was very good. The decor was nice. It was a very dimly lit hole in the wall style Texas bbq. The service was quick and reliable. The bad: the choice of sauces on the table was pretty slim. Only 2, Texas red and sweet heat. A bold choice in a place like South Carolina where Carolina gold reigns supreme, but neither of the sauces on table were all that spectacular. The pulled pork wifey got was like room temperature in the middle, maybe even a little cold. The outside was warm but not warm enough to make us think it was cooked recently. The serving size in my brisket bbq sandwich is really really small too. For a sandwich that was $14 I expected more than one slice of brisket. Feel free to check out the pics we took. They also charge a fee for using a credit card which cost them a star because personally I'm sick of business passing their fees onto consumers. Overall I think a 2 star is generous. The meat is well seasoned and so tender and juicy. The bad, small portions and food was cold in the middle. But it is worth a try. Make sure you bring cash because they are charging extra for using a card. read more

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May be one of my new go to places! Food is so very good! The bbq sauce is on point, and the portions are decent. I was a little hesitant about the tallow fries, but it's a must try!! The service was good, they are very busy right now. So, if you don't want to wait, don't go! Cons- There is no take out . I work down the street and was really sad about this. They use a lot of onions. If you don't love a lot, make sure you tell them light onion! read more

Bordertown BBQ - Pulled pork with tallow fries - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

I am a huge fan of brisket, and the pit masters at Bordertown BBQ are masters at the craft !

This was our first time trying Bordertown and was pleasantly surprised. I tried the shrimp, fish and brisket tacos because the pulled pork was sold out. You can't be mad that a place is so good they actually sell out of their amazing food! The tacos have been the best I have ever had. They were loaded with yummy goodness. They had fresh Dempsey Farm watermelon which they used for their special drink of watermelon Margarita the place was packed when we arrived. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. My husband had brisket and fried Mac and cheese. Which he liked but loved my tacos. Don't sleep on this place. It's amazing! read more

Bordertown BBQ - Bar view - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Food? AMAZING! The brisket was so flavorful and literally melts in your mouth. The service was a bit chaotic due to the business still being fairly new. They are open until they sell out but I think they should come up with a different closing option than that. The ambience is definitely more casual dining. There isn't much sitting room but it's very clean and the decor is great! I suggest getting there as soon as they open for better seating and a wider variety of menu options. Also, the online pricing is different than dine-in pricing. So, remember that before deciding to either order pick up or dining in! read more

Bordertown BBQ - Pork ribs, beef brisket, tallow fries, potato salad and collard greens - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

We were there two hours before closing time and they had no barbeque available and no apology. No breads were available. Ordered collard greens and the staff did not have pepper sauce available for them and did not know what pepper sauce was. Again no cornbread or anything else to go with the greens. Service was fair at best. Noise level destroyed any benefits of the unique decor. Side salad was inedible. The only reason we would return would be to see if their barbeque was any good but, again, who wants to dine out early just to get what is available. read more

Just tried this place, and we loved it! There was a short wait for a table - no problem. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and really good food. The only issues we experienced were that the brisket was not as tender as we expected, and the shrimp in the grilled shrimp taco were a bit overcooked. (Thank you for using local SC shrimp!) But the fried fish taco was great, the barbacoa taco was amazing, and the sausage of the day was soooo good! The tallow fries were also very good, and we loved the lightly marinated cucumber side. The cocktails were refreshing, not too sweet and well balanced. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Really good, solid BBQ! Brisket on point. Very moist and nice bark. Sides were great, we had Pit Beans, Collards & Potato Salad. Suggestion is need some hot sauce on table for sides but being picky. read more

Bordertown BBQ - Brisket & Chicken Thighs with Beans, Tater Salad and Collards! - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Watermelon marg was FAB! So fresh. Brisket is everything you'd want it to be and more. Tallow fries - unreal.

What a wonderful restaurant. My husband and I were staying near Bordertown BBQ and read the reviews and decided to try dinner. It was absolutely fabulous! Everything was perfect, delicious guacamole & chips, one of the best margaritas I've ever had, not sweet. Then on to dinner...turkey which was incredibly tender and pulled pork, also cooked perfectly. Then the sides...collard greens, Cole slaw (not sweet) and pit beans, all scrumptious. The service couldn't have been any better and the ambiance was delightful. We found out the owner and chef is well trained and has spent a lot of time with pit masters in Texas. Boy did it show. We travel regularly to Texas and have never had BBQ like this outside of Texas. Wish I lived in Beaufort, I'd eat at this restaurant regularly. read more

Some of the best BBQ in Beaufort County. Indoor and outdoor tables and conveniently located right behind Starbucks.

Delicious food, great service! Cute little spot! It's worth any wait time you might have (the place is really small). Highly recommend!

First time visiting Bordertown. Had been watching Facebook posts since the time that they opened and waiting for it to be a little bit less crowded. Still a good size lunch crowd. The small outdoor dining is very nice especially on a nice day. Inside is very dark and somewhat claustrophobic, dominated by the bar, which may not be an issue for some people. The shrimp taco was excellent. Also had the barbecued turkey sandwich which was pretty good. The service was friendly and consistent. I will go back a few more times to try some more things. Look forward to the fish tacos and and maybe another barbecue sandwich kind. read more

Great food and great service, just go early before they run out of brisket, the ribs were awesome and the tallow fries were great

The food was amazing and our server super helpful as it was our first visit. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the place is adorable. I had the smoked chicken thighs and my wife had turkey. We ate every bite of it all, delicious!! read more

First time visit. Loved it!!! Great atmosphere and service. The nachos were massive and delicious! Got a benefit with the brisket sandwich (just too much food) had to get a box and take half home to enjoy tomorrow. Will be coming back real soon . read more

I have had quite a bit of BBQ in my day - Austin TX, Kansas City, Denver CO, Nashville TN, and all around South Carolina and I'm not sure I've ever had any quite like here. The brisket and smoked chicken thighs were other worldly. The Beef ribs and pulled pork were damn near just as good. And to be able to able to a grab a few of the best tacos I've had at the same time... I was in heaven. Service was outstanding, the decor and the vibes are top notch. I will most definitely be coming back ASAP! read more

Food is phenomenal came down from Charleston SC and I will say this by far is a place everyone needs to try. We had chicken, brisket, ribs and sausage along with two sides. Everything was delicious !!! We brought the in-laws with us they fish tacos and brisket sandwiches they loved it. The seating area is nicely decorated and comfortable. Service was good read more

Much better. Brisket cut as I like, pit beans spot on and service was great. Good all around lunch experience.

I know it's supposed to be BBQ and all that jazz, but y'all, the shrimp tacos are to die for!! The BEST ever! Also, the nachos are the bomb! We love this place!!! read more

Best BBQ around! Prices are surprisingly reasonable for the type of food, quantity and the quality. Any bad reviews I've seen are service related or running out of certain food. Hopefully they don't change a thing because they have the perfect recipe for success. Yes you may have to wait a little and they may be out of something until they get the quantities down, but it is well worth going. I have yet to find something I don't like on their menu. Also have to include that this is the ONLY restaurant in Beaufort that doesn't just hand you tacos on raw soggy corn tortillas. People need to get over the wait time, no take-out orders, and busy staff. This is the price you pay for awesome BBQ. Besides the addition of a soda and ice machine, which Im sure is in the works, DON'T CHANGE A THING. The customers will continue to show up. read more

If you like to see what you are eating do not dine inside. Very poor lighting. Food is reasonably priced. You get what you pay for. After we sat down and ordered a drink, we were told what they "ran" out of which is what we came in for. read more