You can pick up a nice plate of BBQ. It truly hits the spot, but don't wait bc they go quick!read more

This is the best Mexican BBQ in all of South Texas. A plate will run about $6 and includes a…read moregenerous portion of sausage, fajita, pork, and chicken quarter with rice and beans and the best pico de gallo I've ever had. The meats are grilled to perfection. Words cannot describe how great these BBQ plates are. I believe they only have these plates available mondays, wednesdays, and fridays and they sell out quick! I have been there before at about 1:00 pm and they were already out of plates at that time.

This place is so delicious! I just went there ,and will definitely return!! The brisket sandwich…read morespecial was delicious & the service was very attentive. I also couldn't get enough of their spicy bbq!! Glad that these owners are bringing life back in these downtown locations !! This location was very clean & spacious !!

This place is fire! If you love barbecue and pasta like I do, you must try Livi's Mexicue. I tried…read morethe pasta with brisket and it was very delicious. My other coworkers had tacos and plates. All looked good as they say it did. Definitely recommend

This place was so good I ate all my food too fast and forgot to take a picture!! I had the brisket…read moreand sausage plate with potato salad and it was delicious and the brisket was tender!! My coworker had the chopped beef sandwich with sausage and potato salad and he really enjoyed it as well!! This spot is a must try!!

Absolutely love Rudy's. I know it's a chain, but it's still so good. I always order the brisket, so…read moreI base it off that. The sides are just ok. I sometimes order the Cole slaw, Rudy's beans, or potato salad.

First time.... Had the brisket sandwich... good quality meat.... All good!! Will go back…read more Great for dining in,,, and ambiance

This place is amazing. Burgers take 10-15 min but it's well worth the wait! Cooked perfectly,…read morecooked to order and taste is so tender and juicy! The fries are fried perfectly as well. They have a Ringo burger challenge that needs to be completed in under 8 minutes. The ambiance is Texan and all American! If you're looking for a great burger with great service, I'd recommend this place in a heart beat. Make sure to go hungry because they load it up!

What an amazing BBQ place. The owner Jorge is the most friendly and engaging business owner I've…read moreencountered in Texas. As soon as the waitress brought us our menus, he came over and introduced himself and immediately educated how is bbq was prepared and the favorites. The restaurant is tucked in the back behind other businesses so be careful you don't miss it. It has a beautiful western theme setting inside. The kids got burgers which are ground in house with brisket, unbelievable flavor. The moist brisket melted in your mouth. We didn't get the cream corn at first and Jorge insisted we try it and brought out some. It is the creamiest with jalapeños in it. You'll never have a cream corn like this, It's a must. Highly recommend stopping here and enjoying mouth watering bbq and great times with Jorge and his crew!

We had the brisket plate and the brisket loaded, baked potato, both of them were absolutely…read moredelicious. I would definitely come back here if I were in town again. Staff was friendly. Just walk in and sit down. Yummm!

I have no idea how this place has decent reviews. The barbecue was all reheated, or at least that's…read morewhat it tasted like. The sauces were horrible. The only thing I liked about this place was a bag of chips I got. I would not recommend this place at all.

Best place to have your brisket burgers hands down !! Been…read morethere several times but I just tried the brisket lol

I was in town for work and decided to stop in here for lunch based upon the great reviews. I got a…read more2 meat plate with brisket and fajita's (based upon the servers recommendation) The interior is quite rustic with rough wooden tables and benches, very theme appropriate. The food came quickly. The sides were not that great, the green beans clearly canned and I couldn't taste the jalapeno at all in the creamed corn. The brisket was sliced with the grain instead of against the grain, this made it a bit tough even though I could tell it was well cooked. The fajita's were just ok. Both meats needed more salt and more cook time.

Pro-tip: They open at 11 AM don't be late. We've been told their turkey is becoming the big hit and…read morewe believe it! They were sold out by 3 PM. Mark and Andy are super welcoming and made sure our visit was enjoyable with our stomachs filled and happy. A little bit of brisket and sausage, since the turkey ran out, paired with a side of their cream corn, we were absolutely satisfied. Order on a sandwich and you get a side chips and drink with it! Such a cool outdoor vibe, with a good amount of seating and shade. Can't wait to go back and try the turkey!

Do yourself a favor go eat a hamburger on Thursday or Friday because those are the only days they…read moreserve burgers, hands-down, the best hamburger anywhere around these parts! I normally like my burger, medium rare with lots of cheese and grilled onions... But low point's take on a hamburger is in a class of its own. No cheese no sauces only ground brisket. Smoked to perfection. Dammit. So good!

Spacious with plenty of seating. They have a section where you place your order, at the counter…read more This place has no AC. After placing our order, we were offered to dine in at the adjacent building that does have AC. We were taking our food to go, so it made no difference to us. They also offer drive through service. For those dining in, simply sit and the food comes to you. I liked that they had complementary shelled peanuts. I ordered a large loaded baked potato. Brisket was great. I also ordered a small mack n cheese to taste it. Didn't care for the mac n cheese. I will definitely be coming back to try more things from their large menu choices.

Don't miss your exit! This BBQ is the BEST I have ever had in Texas! We pulled over on Highway 281…read morewhile headed southbound. There is a Diner with AC and a 2nd building that is for more casual seating (screened in patio) or takeout. We ordered the Chopped Brisket Sandwich with a potato salad side. The meat was flavored and smoked to perfection. The bun was fresh, soft, and toasted. The ice tea was excellent. They had an extensive menu of other classic BBQ dishes and I overheard another customer praise the seafood. While enjoying our meal, we briefly chatted with the owner Brian who was very welcoming, along with his friendly staff. He explained that the majority of his restaurant business are customers that drive by since its location is in a remote area. The great news... he offers catering all the way from San Antonio to McAllen, Hidalgo, and in between! My husband & I plan on making this a destination for BBQ when we do our monthly road trips to SPI.

Teddys BBQ: A Disappointing Experience Unworthy of the Top 50…read moreTeddys BBQ, a celebrated winner of the "Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Awards," arrived with high expectations that were, unfortunately, decimated by the actual experience. Arriving at 11:10 AM, just after opening, we anticipated fresh, high-quality smoked meats and homemade sides. What we received was an uninspiring meal that leads me to question the legitimacy of its Top 50 status--and frankly, its place in the Top 100. This visit was a letdown, especially compared to the twelve other far superior BBQ joints we tasted this past week. The Meats: Misses and One Minor Hit The foundation of the barbecue here was weak, suggesting corner-cutting or, worse, reheating of old product. * Brisket: This was the biggest disappointment. The slice was terrible--dry, lacking juice, and with a bark that was chewy rather than crisp. It looked and tasted suspiciously like leftovers reheated from the day before, which is unacceptable minutes after opening. * Ribs: Nothing special here. They lacked the depth of smoke flavor and suffered from a distracting, undesirable "hammy" taste. There wasn't much meat on the bone, and the glaze was applied too lightly, failing to add any necessary sweetness or texture. * Jalapeño Cheese Sausage: This was the sole highlight of the meat offerings. It was a nice standard sausage with a good peppery snap to the casing and a satisfying ooze of cheddar cheese. It offered a nice, reliable counterpoint to the lackluster smoked proteins. Failed Opportunity: The Texas Twinkie The infamous Texas Twinkie completely missed the mark. While the basic concept of a bacon-wrapped, cream-cheese-stuffed jalapeño is sound, the execution here was poor. The filling was overwhelmingly cream cheese, which completely sucked the flavor out of the jalapeño and bacon. It was a great opportunity wasted by failing to include a bit of smoked brisket or chicken to give it complexity. Sides: Bland, Bland, Bland The sides tasted uninspired, suggesting they were prepared from a can or box rather than crafted from scratch--an unforgivable sin for a purported Top 50 establishment. * Creamed Corn: It was creamy but utterly bland. It needed significant elevation--perhaps charring the corn kernels or adding some diced jalapeño pieces for heat and brightness. * Mexican Rice: This was mushy and flavorless. It desperately lacked the savory depth and spice expected of Mexican rice. A small addition of pork or brisket trimmings would have provided necessary flavor and prevented it from tasting so generic. Dessert: An Unprofessional Finish The Grapefruit Pie was the final letdown. The filling tasted okay, but the crust was clearly store-bought. To be considered a Texas elite, every component should be homemade and excellent. This felt like an amateur concession. Final Verdict Overall, Teddys BBQ was profoundly uninspiring. Given that we arrived right after opening, expecting the freshest quality, and having recently toured 12 genuinely great BBQ places, this location falls far short. It simply does not belong in the Top 50, or even the Top 100. Teddys has a lot of room for improvement if it wants to justify its ranking.

We enjoyed our lunch here…read more First time at a Teddy's BBQ. You order at the counter as you walk in, then pay at the end of the line, then your food tray handed to you. Two of us shared the following: - Chopped brisket sandwich - 1/2 pound pork ribs (2-bones) - Creamed corn side - Loaded mashed potatoes side - Bread, pickles and onions - Banana pudding - 2 fountain drinks The food was all real good. On the way out, we stopped by the meat smoking area to watch them wrap some briskets. We'd come back to Teddy's.