Food was soooo good. Service was awesome. They were able to give excellent recommendations on what…read moreto try. Loved all the decorations. This will def be a restaurant I'll try again.

I've given Texas Pride plenty of chances to impress me but they manage to fall short of my…read moreexpectations. First time I came here was in December 2010, years before I got my car. I took the 30 bus out here, almost a decade before Via service to St. Hedwig was eliminated. I always found the BBQ mid and not as good as Rudy's but better than Bill Miller's. I made the long drive out here the 2nd time when I got my car. Still not impressed. A year ago I came here to try their fish for their weekly fish fry on Fridays. I got 2 pieces of fish, 2 sides and a Dr Pepper but was disappointed with the size of the fish pieces. What's worse is the $20 price that I foolishly wasted when I could've gotten better fish from Laguna Madre and I don't even like that place. I mean who in their right mind goes to a BBQ place for fish? And the last time I came here wasn't any different. The brisket was dry and the sausage and turkey were mid. The creamed corn was ok and the pinto beans weren't hot enough. Oh and the last 2 times I ate here, they were out of my favorite item and the only good thing they serve here, the peach cobbler. Instead I got the banana pudding which was just like those crappy, pre-made banana pudding cups found at any roadside chain gas station/convenience store like Buc-ee's or The Texan. It is roomy and spacious inside and the seating consists of picnic tables designed for crowds of people and has live music on the weekends. When you pull up to the restaurant there's a storefront reminiscent of an old Western film with a 7up logo. Texas Pride is one of those overhyped and overrated BBQ joints that probably used to be good in its heyday which was probably back in the mid 90s to 2000s but then fell off drastically somewhere along the line. Do your appetite and wallet a favor and bypass TP BBQ and make the extra drive to La Vernia and go to Rabel's off FM 775 and FM 1346 and thank me later!

Good food and warm atmosphere and friendly workers Feels Like Home. We usually order food to go.read more

This is everything that Texas barbecue should be. Full stop…read more The mains are flawless. Expertly executed brisket, bold smoked turkey, juicy chicken with crispy skin, two kinds of sausage, ribs; you simply can't go wrong. The sides are what food dreams are made of. Sweet potato casserole, cheesy potatoes (think loaded potatoes au gratin), mac & cheese, flavorful beans, potato salad... your biggest problem is choosing what to eat! The people here are incredibly kind and helpful. From suggestions and sage guidance, to throwing a joke here and there to make you feel like you're just here for food at a friend's place. We were lucky enough to meet the pit master on our first visit. The humility on this lady was the stuff that most people aspire to. Imagine being one of a handful of female pitmasters in Texas (a state known to excel in this cuisine) and not having an ego about you. This lady is one in a billion, and she needs to be revered and adored. We always leave here with full hearts and full bellies, and we try to plan our next visit as soon as possible.

I say round-up the family and make your way to this BBQ gem. Excellent brisket, tender and…read moreflavorful but the most exciting part for me was their sweet potato casserole "WOW" offered as a side dish. I also enjoyed their jalapeño popper stuffed with brisket. Also, what bbq joint offers you Grape kool-aide as an alternative to your regular tea/coke option. It's a nice cozy spot, playing good music & they have a friendly staff

This is the real deal. Go in, order, then pay. Your name is called and you go to the back where…read morethere's a window and food is served direct from the kitchen. You pick your seating and start eating. There's a drink station for beverages. Next to the drink station is a place for utensils and napkins The brisket baked beans were very good with a subtle but noticeable brisket flavor to the beans. The coleslaw was outstanding and freshly made. The brisket was moist flavorful and perfectly cooked with a light crust on the outside but the interior was soft and juicy. There's some light decoration but this is not a touristy place so just look for good food in a relaxed casual atmosphere rather than an overly touristic ambiance.

Great BBQ Before or After Sightseeing…read more Smoke Shack has become one of our go to spots whenever we have guests visiting. It is the perfect stop after showing friends and family the Alamo and the River Walk before heading back home. Just be prepared for a line because every time we have gone, there is usually one. It moves, but it is definitely part of the experience. Our go to items are always the lip smacking brisket. We order a pound of regular and a quarter pound of lean. Both are tender and flavorful. The ribs and sausage are also solid choices. For sides, we rotate between the well seasoned green beans, mac and cheese, beans and okra. All of them are excellent and you really cannot go wrong. Side note. I am not a fan of their corn. I prefer corn that leans sweet rather than spicy, so it is not my favorite. Next time I go, I already know what I want to try. Either the Brisket Sandy or the Brisket Grilled Cheese. Both look incredible. Smoke Shack is always a reliable stop for good Texas BBQ and a great place to bring visitors for an authentic taste of San Antonio.

When I went in to pick up my order,at the pick up area. the tip that was applied came out to $…read more35.78. I went in intending to leave a standard tip, and "optional" tipping on their website should then truly optional. I was disappointed at should default charge shouldn't be automatically pushed to a much higher percentage without clear, upfront confirmation. Great BBQ IN A PIT AND SMOKER DO NOT HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE Bottom line: "Optional" shouldn't feel like it's automatically overridden. Please make the final tip amount crystal clear before charging so customers can choose what they want to leave.

I had a take out order of chickens, 2lbs of BBQ.Food totaling $150 was good but disappointed of the…read moreway I received the order. Each pound should have been a cup of sauce and the trimmings. They threw the bread in a bag with sides, pickles for two sandwiches. 2 cups of sauce for pans of meat. I even gave a 15% tip.

Last time we went wasn't so great, but Mason (who I'm assuming is a manager) made everything better…read moreand this time everything was great! We will be back for the moist brisket, sausage and potato salad!

Didn't try any food but the drinks were good. I played pool & had a good time listening to the…read moreband. The service was great I'd definitely come back.

Good place to stop in and have a beer or two. Friendly establishment. Great service…read more Pool tables and dart boards are kept in good condition. Not too crowded considering the location is right off of 1604.

Great way to find out about awesome restaurants and get some yummy eats! Amazing how many…read morebusinesses came together in order to offer different flavors and experiences under one roof. Texas Pride, Maggianos, Magic Time Machine, Creole Kitchen, Outback Steakhouse, Drew's American Grill, and Nicha's just to name a few. There was even a VIP section that served more of a full-on sample for those that paid the extra cash for their ticket. They even had giveaways and a live band that kept the motion in full swing. Everyone seemed to be very happy with the event.

There were so many great restaurants representing! They…read morereally thought everything out. Beer and wine were flowing from some prestigious wineries and breweries! They had a giant big screen TV for the Cowboys game, which was really appreciated! The live music was great, singing all kinds of Texas cover tunes. They rocked! All kinds of great booths were present. It was awesome.

First visit (Sunday), and I ordered the brisket sandwich to go. The staff were pleasant. They have…read morelive music to enjoy while you wait. I ate half there and saved the other half to enjoy at home with my daughter. This brisket sandwich was absolutely amazing! We both loved it, and I'm already looking forward to going back!

The all you can eat BBQ is such a steal! It's $27.99 for all you can eat BBQ, this includes,…read morebrisket, chicken, ribs, turkey, and sausage as well as all of the sides. You can order as much as you want! I do need to add that the sweet potato casserole is AMAZING, definitely was my favorite side, the turkey & sausage were probably my favorite meat, I wasn't the biggest fan of the brisket but that's just my preference, it wasn't bad though. The service was good too our waiter was attentive and kept coming back to ask what other food we wanted since it's all you can eat. This is a smaller place with not too much seating, but It's cool, and they do have other things on the menu such as BBQ plates, brisket nachos, and baked potatoes which you can add meat to it as well.

Stopped by Harmons BBQ and ordered the chopped pork. They do not call it pulled pork, but it is…read morepretty much the same thing. The pork was flavorful, tender, and had good BBQ flavor. Compared to some of the bigger BBQ places around town, I think Harmons holds its own when it comes to quality. The ambiance also fits the BBQ experience, with a nice Western, old-school feel. They even have a cool vintage-style gas pump that adds some character to the place. The brownie was fresh and delicious, and definitely worth trying. The sides were good as well, although they were a little hard to find on the menu boards, so it took some looking to figure out the options. One thing to know is that they do not take Amex, so bring another card or payment method. Overall, good-quality BBQ without feeling like you have to go to one of the big-name spots. I would come back to try some of their other meats and sides.

This place has always been great. I've gone here for years and love their sweet tangy bbq sauce…read more Every side I've had is tasty as well. This restaurant has really grown from its small humble beginnings and I'm here for it. Even though it has expanded, it has not lost one ounce of its rustic small town charm. This is the place to take your out of state friends to have some amazing Texas barbecue.