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    Bubba's Smokehouse

    3.4 (71 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Brisket Sandwich with the top bun removed -
    Ron M.

    My Wife was out for the day, and when she returned, shortly after, we headed out to Bubba's Smokehouse. 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 coleslaw 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.

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    Laken B.

    You can smell the BBQ a block away! Tons of parking! One of the local 'go to' bbq spots in this little town. Mom and pop shop that does it right! BBQ was great! Tons of sides to go along with the BBQ too!

    Great ribs! Super beans! i'm hungry just looking at this. Note, the corn bread is sweet and cakey.
    Sonja J.

    I have loved exploring BBQ since we moved to Texas in Dec 2016. (i'd lived here before for 8 years nearly 30 years ago) In San Angelo, my top three (in no particular order) are Rustic - Field to Table for innovative recipes that are still authentic Texas flavors and traditions. I love RJ's for it's down-home taste as as well as it's total and consistent quality. I love Bubba's for it classic representation of Texas BBQ, down to the Parkay and Mrs Baird's. Super beans (a little smoke, a little chile), fantastic ribs (fat, meaty, and some chew), cheerful service, and a good selection of sides and meats.

    Timothy P.

    I have been here twice and each time the meat isn't warmed up. I hade the 2 meat special last time and the chopped brisket sandwich this time. I will have to go home and warm it up like last. For eat at the restaurant I guess you have to ask them to eat it up. The they serve it at the restaurant from my taste is cold an not edible. Warmed up it is great. If this is Texas style cold bbq, I will pass. You can be a great bbq place if you hade warm or hot food available. The bbq sauce is great. Food temp not my style, I would have give 4 stars but couldn't eat my food.

    Piglet Special on Monday.  3 meats with one side and a drink. Great value
    Glenn M.

    Referred here to eat the Piglet Special on Monday. Not disappointed as it comes with sausage (I had jalapeno sausage ) ham and pulled pork. Also drink and a side for about $7.00. Kind of divey but most good Texas BBQ places are. Prices and BBQ well worth it.

    Mac S.

    This is BBQ? 2 inch thick slices of fat laden flesh with no bark (crust), no smoke ring, and no flavor. This place has fallen way off. Sides were fairly generic and edible but most folks don't go to BBQ joints to eat sides. I like giving our local folks a chance but man this is ridiculous. Take the extra time and drive to Hamptons or Smokehouse or the Pit. Bubba's doesn't seem to be on top of their stuff anymore. They used to take BBQ a lot more seriously.

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    Fantastic BBQ! Quick and friendly service. We stopped in on a road trip and was definitely worth it!! Would highly recommend.

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    I like to eat here when I am in town. The brisket tastes really good. Great customer service, price, and quality.

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    Great people and food. Had a disappointing BBQ experience earlier in west texas and this did not dissapoint

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    Tried Bubba's for the first time today. I got the brisket and sausage plate. It was very good. The beans were also very good

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    Great food--huge portions....The pulled pork and smoked chicken are excellent!

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    The Pit BBQ

    The Pit BBQ

    4.2(92 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Joe, Nancy's son, came down for a couple of days, and we decided to go out to eat, but didn't know…read morewhere. Then I remembered a BBQ place just up the street that has great reviews. So that's where we are headed. Up a few blocks, we spotted the BBQ place. It's called "The PIT BBQ"; not many cars here, but it is an early dinner for us. Walked in, and it looks great inside. They have a wall painted stating that 'we were once a trailer, and now we are here', or something like that. Sounds good to me. This is the type of place where you order your food after viewing the Menu Board overhead, and the guy prepares your food right in front of you. Then you pick out your drink and pay for your tray of BBQ Goodness. Joe ordered a 1/4 pound of Fatty Brisket, 1/4 pound of chopped Brisket, 1/4 pound of Jalapeño Sausage, Potato Salad, and Coleslaw. Joe also loaded up his tray with extra Jalapeños, White Onions slivers, and BBQ Sauce. When I try a new BBQ place, I like to sample the meats. I ordered a 1/4 pound of Fatty Brisket, 1/4 pound of regular Sausage, and a Quarter-Chicken. Also, the Potato Salad. I loaded up my tray with Pickles and White Onion slivers, along with the BBQ Sauce. My Wife went with their Chopped Brisket Sandwich and a Diet Coke. Joe went with a Shiner Bock 'Rocket' Draft Beer (Rocket identifies the size of the glass). I am having a Coors Light Draft. Orders are in, and the trays are full of lots of meats. Located a table and poured their BBQ Sauce on the meats on my tray. Joe and I also had a slice of bread. My first bite was the Fatty Brisket, and it was Very Moist, Tasty, and Brisketlicious, with the perfect amount of Fatty on the 1/4 pound slice I have. The BBQ Sauce is also a hit, and one of the Best tasting one in San Angelo. We all LOVE it. Joe also said that the Fatty Brisket is very tasty. My Wife Loved her Chopped Brisket Sandwich, and also said it was the Best one she has had in San Angelo, and that BBQ Sauce goes perfectly with the sandwich. My regular Sausage is Very Tasty with lots of flavor in every bite. The outer casing is a might bit thick for me, but also goes well with the Sausage, lots of flavor throughout. Joe also thought his Chopped Brisket was Very Delicious with lots of flavor, and he Loved the Jalapeno Sausage. It has the right amount of Jalapeno without setting your mouth on fire. Now for that Quarter-Chicken. Most BBQ places, at least for me, dry out their Chicken when BBQing, but at "The PIT BBQ", it comes our Juicy, Tender and Very Tasty. Especially when you add the BBQ Sauce. This is a Big Plus for me, and "The PIT BBQ" is now my favorite BBQ place in town, and we have been to a good number of them. My Wife and Joe feel the same way. This is Way Better than the others. Their Potato Salad is also very flavorful, made with Potatoes that are actually prepared the way they should be. Joe said the coleslaw was very good. This is also a plus for me because some places have a mushy Potato Salad and flat Coleslaw. Let's just say The PIT BBQ has just about everything you need when going out for BBQ, especially if you're looking for the Best BBQ in San Angelo. The seating area inside is very large with tall tables and some great decor all around. Outside, in back, they have an all-covered Patio area with fans blowing and plenty of lights, along with their Trailer they began serving their BBQ. For those cooler months, they also have plenty of heaters throughout. When enjoying your BBQ on the patio, you are on some of the thickest outdoor artificial grass, synthetic grass, artificial turf, or synthetic turf- whatever you want to call it- it's there to give our feet some comfort. Check them out on Facebook, The Pit BBQ San Angelo - also online - On the way home, we were all stuffed because we ate it all, with no leftovers for another day. This means we will be back to try some more of their BBQLiciousness - and enjoying more Cold Draft Beer.

    Let me start off by saying Nobody does BBQ like Kansas City, MO and thats a fact! Have you visited…read moreThe World Championship American Royal BBQ in Kansas City, MO? 8/22/2026 we came here on a whim as first time customers. Their menu isn't a typical BBQ menu so it took a little bit for us to decide what we wanted. You place your order at the counter and they build you bowl or plate as you order. We looked at the couple ahead of us in line and said "we will have what they are having". The Gonzo is was and to our surprise we really liked it. I'm not going to give the ingredients so you'll have to go and decide for yourself. The portion sizes are enough for two so decide together if you are going split a meal. They do offer a nice selection of beverages and a small pastry/desert selection. The restaurant was clean, inviting with indoor and outdoor seating and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

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    The Pit BBQ - Covered Outdoor Patio and the Trailer - where it all started -

    Covered Outdoor Patio and the Trailer - where it all started -

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    The Pit BBQ - The roadside sign

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    The roadside sign

    Bodacious BBQ - Ribs .. Bo- tato .. beans

    Bodacious BBQ

    3.7(96 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    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.

    Food was way over priced and not that good....Doesnt tast like real Bbq...Frozen deserts were…read moreterrible...

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    Bodacious BBQ - Inside dining is nice and clean

    Inside dining is nice and clean

    Bodacious BBQ - Ribs, coleslaw, w/bread and the 2 meat dish w/baked beans and mac-n-cheese

    Ribs, coleslaw, w/bread and the 2 meat dish w/baked beans and mac-n-cheese

    Bodacious BBQ - Outside seating

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    Outside seating

    RJ BBQ - It looked really good

    RJ BBQ

    4.1(103 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Ate here for lunch on a recommendation from a coworker while I was in town…read more Typical Texas BBQ joint atmosphere, quaint with a hint of BBQ smoke lingering in the air. The Food: WOW, absolutely amazing Texas style BBQ. I had the 2 meat plate, brisket and sausage with 2 sides, fries and beans. The portion size was Texas sized and this meal ended up being lunch and dinner. The brisket was Smokey and moist, the sausage had an excellent flavor with a good crisp on the skin. Fries are Fries, kinda hard to mess that up, and the beans were. The staff were friendly and smiling the entire time. They answered all of my questions and actually engaged us while we were there. I will definitely return here next time I am in town.

    3/13/2026 our neighbor mention this place for good fried chicken. So my review is only for our…read moreFRIED chicken dinner and not the bbq. I will update my review as soon as we try their BBQ. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the guy behind the counter helped me with my choices. I was looking for either 2 or 4 piece chicken tender meals since there are two of us for dinner. As far as FRIED chicken their only two options (excluding BBQ) are 3 or 5 piece tenders or a bundle of wings w/tots or fries. I opted for the 5 with tots so we both could have at least 2 tenders each. As I waited I noticed the restaurant was pretty clean, the drive thru was busy and looks like they were also getting a catering order ready for delivery. My wait wasn't that long perhaps 5-7 minutes as the chicken is cooked fresh when ordered. None of that precooked crap under a heat lamp here. We really liked our chicken tender dinner w/tots and the assorted dipping sauces on the side. Nice portion size enough for 2 people for sure. No pics to post as I forgot my camera but will definitely post pics on our next BBQ mission. They do have a nice BBQ menu and I'm not sure why their online menu doesn't show chicken tender meals???

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    RJ BBQ - Less than $20.00 w/tip dinner for 2.

    Less than $20.00 w/tip dinner for 2.

    RJ BBQ - Brisket Plate with double potato salad!

    Brisket Plate with double potato salad!

    RJ BBQ - Sausage and brisket, fried okra and beans.

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    Sausage and brisket, fried okra and beans.

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