Was strolling through the pearl enjoying my matcha courtesy of Yelp and decided to visit the food hall. What ultimately caught my attention was the screen picture of the smoked chicken salad. HOWEVER, they were out of said chicken salad so I ended up getting the olive pesto sandwich which has ham, turkey, olive tapenade, basil pesto, jalapeno cream cheese, pickled peppers and swiss cheese all made on sourdough. I must say I was a little skeptical of the olives since I'm not a huge fan, but I'm glad I ordered. everything went well together and the olive tapenade was delicious. I also got a side order of their beef tallow fried house chips which I enjoyed. I love a good homemade potato chip. Will be back to try that smoked chicken salad, glad to know there's other good things on the menu. read more

Howdy Child - olive pesto sandwich and house made chips ( beef tallow fried) - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Pretty damned tasty - we got it at the stand outside. The line was a lot slower inside, but they only have the brisket stuff outside - very tender and very juicy. read more

Howdy Child is located inside the food hall in the Pearl. Depending on the day you go, it can be packed or not too busy at all. We came here on a Monday night so it wasn't crazy busy. They specialize in sandwiches. We got the Turkey Olive Pesto sandwich and the Brisket sandwich. They serve it on a sourdough bread milled from local farmers. Texture was good. Flavours were as expected. I liked the turkey pesto better than the brisket cause it wasn't as salty and had more flavor. They offer a 10% military discount :) read more

Howdy Child - Turkey Olive pesto and brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I researched places at the foodhall and this place was mentioned. I went on a Sunday, and since they have BBQ on the weekends that's what I ordered. I asked the person at the counter what is good here and what is recommended. I ordered the single plate which consists of 1/3 lb of pastrami, bread, pickled veggies, and BBQ sauce. The pastrami was alright and I liked the portion size of it. I also got the Mac and Cheese as the side, which I wish had more taste to it. read more

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Their pastrami Reuben is amazing, it competes with the best delicatessen and would probably best several of the NYC scene. The pastrami is so moist and flavorful. Ingredients for their local salads and pickled are so fresh.! read more

Howdy Child - Pastrami Reuben - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Howdy Child serves the best pastrami in town! This delicious eatery is located inside the Food Hall at Bottling Department, but they also set-up a little pop-up during the farmers market. They are not located where most of the other food vendors are which I think is the main reason why they haven't received a lot of exposure. I was walking by their table and they offered a sample of their brisket. One bite was all I needed to know I had to get one of their pastrami sandwiches. For my first time I decided to go with half of their classic pastrami. The sandwich was absolutely perfection and by far my favorite thing I've tried at the farmers market. The meat was so tender and flavourful. I was blaming myself for not ordering the full size. The staff was also great, and they told me all about how they work with local farmers, not only for their meat but also their produce. It is nice to know a restaurant like theirs is supporting our Texas farmers. read more

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Ordered the "Smoked Chicken Salad". The photo was drastically different than the sandwich in real life (nothing too serious). The chicken was moist, but insanely unseasoned and lacked any dimensional flavor It was good with Texas Pete from the BBQ restaurant nearby. Plus the digital menu at the register says the sandwich is $12, but when ringing us up, it was $12.99 - disappointed predatory pricing. As I bit into the sandwich, I felt something crunchy - out I pulled a piece of foil! [Pictured in the napkin]. My meal did not have any foil whatsoever so it killed my appetite. I spoke to the person who rang me up and another employee offered a refund or to remake it fresh. I declined both since I ate most of the sandwich already, and I didn't want to eat from there again unfortunately. Just needed to mention in case someone swallows it and cuts their throat internally. I would not recommend! read more

Howdy Child - Chicken salad sandwich with foil [in napkin]. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The Pastrami Rueben was an absolute knockout. The pastrami was the star of the show; clearly made fresh and smoked my the home team. The slaw was the perfect amount balanced with the toasty bread. This was a great sandwich. read more

Quick service, friendly staff, and fabulous salad. The perfect amount and a good variety of items. Thank you! read more

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Probably one of the better Reubens I've had, I mean the bread to the cheese to the ratio, super delicious sandwich. Great customer service and they always seem very friendly despite how busy it gets. It's tucked away in a small food court at the Pearl and although it's small and crowded such a cool place to be. The vibes are positive and everyone is there to have a good time. Lots of dogs around and kids. Back to the Reuben, to me it's the best sandwich to get in the entire food court the only thing I'd change and wish they would add is a pickle spear that would just top it off. Please add that to the dish! Thanks for the great eats! read more

Howdy Child - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First time trying Howdy out we had a pastrami sandwich that we shared because we didn't know if it was gonna be too large. I could've ate my whole one by myself. It was delicious. It was juicy. It was perfectly toasted. Looking forward to going back again. must try. It's inside the cafeteria at the Pearl. read more

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Wow!!! What an amazing experience. As a Jew, experiencing smoked pastrami was life changing. It's got incredible flavor and is super juicy! The staff have been very friendly the couple times we went. I was sad the menu online did not match what they were serving. We really wanted to try the beef tallow potatoes (I think that's what it was), but the pastrami sandwiches were so good it didn't even matter... We have also taken to getting a couple lbs of their pastrami when Pullman has their caraway onion rye bread available and the combo is out of this world. Definitely a restaurant worth visiting regularly! read more

Came here to grab food before seeing a show at Stable Hall. Heard to get the Pastrami, so went with the loaded Hot Pastrami Sandos with fries. Order did not take long to be ready and enjoyed a nice February night outside. read more

Howdy Child - Sitting outside in February - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was my 2nd time having Howdy child. Both times did not Disappoint at all. It's inside the food court at the Pearl. With so many delicious options to eat I still crave and dream about their Reuben/pastrami sandwich. This time around my husband and I tried half and half of the Reuben pastrami and the pastrami only! I loved both now I have to try something new when I return. I will have to say, the reason I didn't not give it 5 stars is because it doesn't come with any sides. My pointed out that a simple pickle spear would make such a difference and is definitely cost effective! Especially for their sandwich price! I usually get their sweet tea as well and it's also so yummy! Service is prompt despite how busy it gets at this food court. They have a texting system to notify the order is ready. The ambiance here is top notch as well with both indoor and outdoor seating. Very aesthetics pleasing inside the food court and the outdoor is beautiful as well with the Emma hotel as the backdrop with additional seating and shops all around. We opted for outdoor since we had our pup with us and the TX heat was brutal (warning). Overall great experience! I love it here and highly recommend! My family was recently visiting SATX and they enjoyed it here as well. :) read more

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Definitely a no go in San Antonio. Put this on your list of places to avoid. The sides are horrible and inedible, the meat is flavorless, and whatever the red spice is... they put it on everything and it's absolutely disgusting. The sauce is lackluster, and the "wagyu" sausage isn't worth the name it comes with. What really put the icing on the cake today was the DJ playing for a room of 5,000 in a room of 200. Too loud, and he's a bad DJ, so that didn't help. Anyway, steer clear. Not worth it. I don't see it lasting past a few months. read more

I was a little nervous about trying Howdy Child since the Yelp reviews are so bad, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually enjoyed the food! The 1/4 meat combo is actually a great deal at $14 for the amount of food that you get. I got the pastrami (it was excellent!) with pinto beans (very cumin-heavy). I was served quickly and have no complaints about the service. I would eat here again! read more

Amazing customer service, delicious food, and overall great vibe to the place, I'm so glad I got to try it! read more

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B E S T P A S T R A M I E V E R That's all I really need to say, but you need more. I had the Baddie, which had a slaw and sauce that perfectly accompanied the house made pastrami. The beef tallow fries are yum as well. I was surprised by the white bread and thought it would fall apart. It didn't and was a perfect holder for the sandwich. I should have taken a picture, but I ate it too quickly. Honestly, it's the best ever. Quick service. read more

The pastrami Reuben was 5 stars! The veggie sandwich and smoked chicken salad were fine, but not great. Definitely go for the pastrami. I do wanna try the chopped brisket next time, as well. Nice, quick option when you are visiting the park. read more

This gem in the Pearl Food Hall is terrific! Great sandwiches and the best homemade chips you'll ever eat. All delivered with a smile. Go there! read more

Mmm.. We moved to the Pearl 5 months ago. Just tried Howdy Child last night. I will first mention that we had just had dinner prior to walking by. The pastrami looked so good we had to try it. Well, it didn't disappoint. Very tender almost brisket like, not too fatty and tasted delicious. ( Having been in the business we know) We actually had the owner take care of us. She was very pleasant and engaging and working hard. Love supporting local businesses. We will be back soon! read more

GO HERE! We got the $5 cream corn and it was so good!! Workers are super nice and welcoming. If we weren't just visiting for the day we would come back! read more

Tried the smoked pastrami......it's amazing . Never really liked pastrami, but this is a lot like brisket with a complex flavor. Who knew warm pastrami would be so life changing. Got a salad that came with many different pickled veggies that added just the right blend of salty and savory with lots of healthy greens. For those that love meat but not the high carbs, they offer just the meat or can customize your order to fit your needs. Fast service. Friends staff. A must try for anyone wanting something different. read more

One of the best sandwiches I've had. I got the pesto olive. I will going back for another tomorrow. The service was friendly and great. The restaurant was clean and inviting. read more

Great BBQ at the pearl I love the sliced brisket sandwich 10/10 I always order it when I come to work read more

Good sandwiches, annoyed they forgot my chips to my combo especially cause it's a little pricey.

Worst brisket sandwich I've had in my life! First it's mixed with BBQ sauce which was not stated on the menu. When I inquired they said it's pre mixed that way and they didn't have any brisket with out the sauce. Once we sat down to eat and where fixing our sandwich with other fixings we noticed how dry and burnt the meat was, just horrible. Probably reason why they put the BBQ sauce. I didn't eat it at all, not one bite! And my husband whom usually will eat anything, ate a little and said this is terrible and was done with it too. Such a shame they would serve just horrible meat. At the counter they could care less. read more

Life changing pastrami Rueben. Can't get enough of it!!! I can't bring myself to try anything else yet, it's that good. I'll eventually work my way down the menu. My friend's classic pastrami was fantastic as well. Will be back...probably next week. read more

Excellent - pastrami melts in your mouth and the sandwich is big! We also had the pickled vegetables which were phenomenal!!!

Food wasn't worth the price. The bread for the chicken sandwich was on point, soft and warm but the actual chicken it's self was very greasy and barely edible. Wouldn't suggest. read more

Best pastrami I have ever had! Their smoked chicken salad is to die for! I will definitely be back soon to try other items!

Tried the BBQ platter with the pork belly and the sausage, ended up going back to get a pound of sausage to take home. Service was great, the macaroni was super filling and the meat was delectable. Definitely gonna go back again! read more

Brisket was not good. it was very fatty and covered in BBQ sauce. Its a lazy way to cook brisket. If you have good brisket, you don't need to chop all the fat with the meat to give the appearance that the meat was tender. I spent over $20 for a sandwich and fries and was not impressed at all. read more