Was looking for a BBQ place near enough to walk to from our hotel and Pinkerton's came up while…read moresearching. Some say it is marketed for tourists, but I thought the food was pretty good, as did the others I dined with. Meals here are a la carte, picking out meat and sides separately. I got turkey and wanted to try both the potato salad and cheesy rice. Word to the wise, even small sides give you plenty, so unless you're sharing or saving for later, a small is plenty. I loved the turkey and the sauce was fantastic. They also had Big Red in a bottle! I know it's probably not that big of a deal to those who have this all the time, but I rarely get Big Red at all, much less in a bottle, where I'm from The seating space was nice, I like the kitsch of the picnic table style. It also gave our group of 5 plenty of space to sit together. I would definitely recommend a stop by Pinkerton's in San Antonio.

In my Texas barbecue journey, I've been trying to make more trips to Houston to get to places like…read morePinkerton's that are on the Top 50 list. That has yet to happen, but luckily there's a secondary location in San Antonio that I got a chance to try this past weekend. Pinkerton's is in the heart of downtown San Antonio, just a few blocks off the River Walk and right next to the Frost Bank Tower. As I parked in a lot off Travis Street (they validate two hours' worth of parking btw), I met up with my dad inside, who was drooling at the possibility of getting a beef rib. That's really the only thing I haven't explored deeply in the barbecue journey, but I wasn't gonna stop his desires. Inside, Pinkerton's has plenty of space, with tons of wooden tables and benches, and a full bar. They operate from 11 am to 9 pm most days, so they have enough meat to last them well into the evening. We got there about 1 pm, and though there was no immediate line, it was busy. The line kinda came in waves. It seemed like multiple groups would all show up at once and wrap around the building every 15 minutes or so. I'll list everything we had and my thoughts: Brisket: One thing about Pinkerton's that is different than elsewhere is how peppery all of their meats are. It's different than everything else I've had on my journey, but I'm a fan. The brisket was pretty good. Nothing extraordinary, but quite solid. Pork Ribs: The glaze they throw on top of the pork ribs makes it special. They are sweet and super flavorful. It's just a good, classic pork rib altogether. Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: Pinkerton's has like six different sausage options, which is far too many in my opinion. Sausage peaks at three. Regular, jalapeño, and one special, if even. This was the only "bad" thing that I had here. It was just unmemorable and tasted bland. Beef Ribs: I've never had a beef rib, so I don't know what I should've expected, but good God almighty, that thing is truly a delight to the senses. The peppery bark and the savory beef are incredible. I've been missing out. South Texas Beans: Their beans are sensational. I don't know if I've had beans as good as the beans here at Pinkerton's. There was such a savory flavor to them that my dad and I couldn't quite put our finger on, but they felt familiar and comforting. Jalapeño Cheese Rice: Kinda tasted like a baked potato casserole, just lacking the starchiness, obviously. The rice mushing and sticking together gave it a very similar texture and flavor though. Ultimately, this is a great spot. It doesn't hit the highs of the true Texas Monthly spots here in San Antonio, but it's still a worthy establishment. This was a great feast for my dad and me to celebrate his birthday a bit early. RIYL: Barbecue with a little bit of a kick

Party of 2 on a Sunday 1730…read more OVERALL Great service and really good food. SERVICE Seated immediately in a two seater booth at the bar. Lee was our server. Very attentive, very kind, genuine, and personable. He provided us entry tickets to a local place for us to continue enjoying our visit. GARDEN FRESH MIXED GREENS with SMOKED PECAN VINAIGRETTE Fresh, crisp spring mix. The cucumbers were flavorful and juicy. Dressing was smoky, mildly sweet, and tasted like mild buttery pecans. GRILLED WINGS Mind-blowing! Large sections, very juicy, smoky, spiced very well! Great flavor from the grill. COUNTY LINE BRISKET TACOS Unfortunately this item cannot be reviewed. It did not have a good day and was taken off our table and Bill. GRANDMA'S BANANA PUDDING Worth a try! Has fresh bananas. The pudding tasted freshly made that day. Great flavor and the right amount of sweetness! AMBIANCE The two seater booth at the bar had high walls so it was very private. Surrounding lights were low and our personal light was lit well. The booth had us feel like we were in a cabin smokehouse.

Our first night out, the place was fairly empty for a weeknight…read more We had walked to the restaurant from the river walk, and it was hot and muggy, so much so that my cell phone had condensation on the lenses, thus the out of focus pics. Place has an old-time western feel to it with cows on the wall, not sure about the skeleton at the bar, but it's still fun. Our server was super quick and their homemade bread with honey butter was delicious! I got the second cut brisket with a side of potato salad and greens and two others in our party went all out with the all you can eat barbecue. Really the all you can eat is just the amount of food that they bring you the first time around as they bring out a loaded platter of ribs, poultry, sausage, and brisket along with potato salad, baked beans, macaroni, salad, queso dip with chips, and I'm sure I'm missing something else. My 2nd cut brisket was very good and tender with a strong smoke flavor. Their sausage has a mild almost kielbasa taste to it, which went well with the queso dip. The standout was the barbecue ribs, which were very good, tender with a nice bite and good smoke flavor and barbecue sauce. I wasn't the biggest fan of the greens, but that was more likely due to all the other sides available. Not surprising, I really liked the queso dip and practically polished it off by myself. Since I ate way more than I should've, I would say this place is definitely worth the price.

Another great meal! Our server Brahim provided the perfect service: attentive, thoughtful, kind…read more Really enhanced our meal. For a starter we shared the cornbread with another couple and it was plenty for 4 people. If you are from out of town and looking for some Texas-shaped vittles or just want something substantial to stretch your meal I recommend it! Very tasty and filling. For my main I had the scallops with creamed corn risotto. It was a dainty portion but the flavors were nice. My husband had the short rib tagliatelle which he loved. It was very rich and filling. We had the buttermilk pie again for dessert and this time it tasted sweeter than I remembered. It was good but we couldn't finish it. Idk if it was my tastebuds or if it was different. Anyways still a great meal overall and we will be back!

Great atmosphere, Great service. The price versus quality doesn't meet! My date had the lamb chops…read more The lamb chops were full of fat and untrimmed, this fat didn't add any flavor. They were cooked medium rare. I don't recommend the lamb. I had the red snapper filet. I was basically. The best thing about the entire meal was dessert! We shared a large slice of butter pie and ice cream. Other than that, the food was average to, not good I made the mistake of going to this tourist spot, inside of the la mansion hotel, $168 later, I can truly say that I would never recommend this restaurant!

Stopped by here for dinner, with coworkers, and the food and drinks were enjoyable. I started off…read morewith a lemon drop (made with tequila) and their shrimp cocktail. I didn't have to wait long for the items and the shrimp was tasty with the different sauces. I also shared a table side guacamole but it was a little too chunky for me. Other than that, the flavor was there. For my main, I ordered the blackened gulf fish with sides of roasted potatoes and veggies. The fish was delicious and veggies enjoyable; however, I did have to send the potatoes back due to them being cold. I did receive another order and it was warmer. My coworkers did enjoy their food as well. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the service was great!

Best dinner experience on the riverwalk all week! JD was an excellent waiter he was very…read moreknowledgeable of the menu and gave us phenomenal recommendations. Blackened Prime Rib and quail are a must!

First time In San Antonio love the vibe so far. Although I was expecting a full menu it was limited…read morebar food menu. I got the burger and fries and it came out the plate was warm thr burger was big nice portion of fries perfectly cooked and salted. I bit into the burger and dang it was good! Not sure what brand of cheddar but it was so sharp in a good way it complimented the burger and the mayo was great as well. I give it a 10/10.​

Party of 2, dined on Monday 1100, Monday 2300 and Tuesday 0900…read more OVERALL Great service, great food, great ambiance. SERVICE Two out three of our servers were named Marie/Maria and Leeza. All three servers were attentive, kind, and helpful. We received water and coffee refills without asking. ALL AMERICAN We exerperienced this meal two different days. The potatoes are deliciously seasoned and crispy yet soft and fluffy. Hard boiled eggs were prepared perfectly and arrived hot. The chicken sausages were sweet and savory. The preserve was divine, well bodied, and high quality. The wheat and sourdough toasts were toasted just right where they were crisp and soft. TEXAS WAFFLE Worth a try! Crisp, fluffy, and perfectly texture and flavored waffle. Great size for sharing. The berries topped with were fresh. The fresh whipped cream was creamy and thick and refreshing. STEEL CUT OATMEAL This is a large portion and great for 2-3 people. The oats were cooked tender with the right amount of water content. The bananas and blueberries were fresh and ripe. The toasted coconut was browned well, flavorful, and crisp. The honey and hemp seeds(?) Were a great addition. FRUIT CUP All fruit were ripe and fresh: honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pineapple. Crispy Chicken Wings Elected guajillo buffalo flavor. Great amount of heat and tang. Well-rounded flavor compared to a simple buffalo flavor. Accouterments in clouded fresh celery and Picasa. Smoky ranch was flavorful, not too rich, and a smooth consistency. Q Burger Elected a medium cooked burger. Very delicious, juicy, flavorful and balanced. All ingredients complimented each other. A burger lover would really enjoy this burger. AMBIANCE Very high ceiling. Open, fresh space. Surrounding sound was relaxing with the indoor river flowing next to the Q Kitchen. Cool climate control. Gentle country music low enough to hear and have a quiet conversation. Lights are lowered during late night dining.

This Mexican smash burger was honestly the best burger I've ever had. The jalapeños, onions, juicy…read moremeat, avocado, ham, and sauce all worked perfectly together. It comes with chips which is a little disappointing. It could definitely be taken to the next level with fries. I tried the holy grail smash burger and I'd give it a 4/5. It was definitely good. It was not amazing though. It has Mac n cheese, beef, and bbq sauce.

Y'all. This place is soooo good. They have this brisket sandwich, with macaroni... and... Texas…read moreTwinkies. To die for Revised a year later. Quality of food has decreased and price has increased! I'm okay with paying extra for good food, but not extra for food that had diminished greatly in quality.

The search is over for a Sunday brunch! 18 years living downtown and I can't remember having a…read morebetter bru6ckr this price point. The view... Oh the view! Service was on point to include the owner bussing tables!!!! Refreshing. Food and lots of it, and delicious! Not just a sports bar, but now a great Sunday brunch spot! $18.99 ish Well done, REALLY WELL DONE!

Arrived after setting reservation. Sitting was chaotic and was sat at bar. The buffet is ok but…read morethe servers make it feel like a prison mess hall with stopping food on plate, some food items weren't available like the eggs. The biscuits were hard and the brisket was cold and very salty. Had difficulty with obtaining service to get beverage refills snd to even get final check. The ambiance was ok and they had a DJ playing country music. The staff seemed to be having problems staying accommodating guests as the building was full to include people drinking many types of alcoholic beverages at 1pm. My family was unimpressed with the entire outing to include food and service and won't be back or recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Beautiful restaurant. Service is very good. Had ceviche, tuna al pastor, and the corn cakes. The…read morescallop ceviche was a bit bland but I like the crunchiness of the green apple. I didn't need extra fat from avocado after the corn cakes since it doesn't add much flavor to the dish. The corn cakes are good and I will order again but not as good as some other cornbread. It came with 2 cakes. One was undercooked and one has a crispy crust. The undercooked one was my favorite. It is more moist with soft in the middle. Tuna Al Pastor has a kick but nothing special. Tres Leches was beautiful. 4/5. I like the fresh fruits to cut down the sweetness. The cake was a bit in the dense side. The icing on top was thick. I wish it was a fluffy whip cream to cut down from all the sweetness. Overall it's still a better tres leches than other places in the area.

I uploaded the pictures of these restaurant last year but somehow didn't write a review. Wow …read more. So where do I begin. I still remember how tasteful everything was. It was probably our most favorite place that we ate while in San Antonio. The ambiance was great, beautifully decorated restaurant with great service. The cocktails were delicious so we had a few. The food was flavorful and unique. We had a wonderful dinner with my family at Carriqui.

Last weekend, Augie's catered a memorial I attended and they did an amazing job! All the food was…read morehot and fresh, when it was time to eat and served in giant trays, that made it easy for self service! The Brisket had an amazing smoke ring around it, which gave it that classic, Texas flavor and was probably my favorite! The mac and cheese was really good, as well! Their wonderful and timely service, made the event extra special, for everyone in attendance. I wish that I was locally inhabited, so, that I could try it, again! 5 stars; no RVD! Will definitely be back, next time I'm in, San Antonio!!!!! THANK YOU AUGIE'S!!!!!

Best BBQ in San Antonio for my money. I pass several other BBQ places to get to Augie's. They have…read morediscounts for Military members, and concealed carry license holders.

Stopped here before a show at Paper Tiger. I didn't really know what to expect going in, the food…read morewas so dang good! Husband got their signature Brisket bowl and o got the pork belly. Came out super quick and filling without being too heavy. Definitely planning on stopping here again!

Great place To visit! This is an excellent fusion of food…read moreand atmosphere nestled in a gray walking location. The service was great too Tear and accommodating with indoor and outdoor seating options.