The sign says "Best in the World" and they ain't lying! Larry and his team are amazing, super friendly.

At the corner of Hwy 181 and SE 1604 in Floresville TX sits a little shack looking like something out of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, that boasts having The Best Barbacoa in The World. We pass it twice a day and have often laughed about it. Shame on me for violating my own premise that the best food comes from the most unassuming dive joints. We finally tried it and Holy Smokin' beef cheeks, Batman. The service is good and the people friendly. The barbacoa is super tender, flavorful and moist, without being greasy. It comes with whole avocados, pico de gallon, your choice of flour or corn tortillas. If you order flour you're doing it wrong. You can optionally get it with the requisite beverage, Big Red. If you order any other drink, you lose your Texican card. It doesn't matter if you hate Big Red as I do. Go Big Red or go home. It has all the ambience of being broken down in your car on the side of a busy highway intersection, which of course is exactly the ambience it should have. 5 out of 5 stars They also have tamales and menudo, but online reviews suggest Larry should stick to what he does best--The World's Best Barbacoa--and leave it at that. Oh, and he only takes cash, so leave your cards at home and mindya bidness about if he reports it all to Uncle Sam 5 out of 5 read more

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If their barbacoa were as good as their Tik Tok advertising, it'll be quite remarkable.

The barbacoa here isn't too greasy like at most barbacoa places in San Antonio. But last time I came here, I asked the kid at the window for corn tortillas for my barbacoa tacos. I also ordered salsa and pico de gallo. I checked my order to make sure those were included. Unfortunately I had drove about half an hour from here to my house to find out that I was given flour tortillas! This is the first time I got my order wrong. Next time I come here, I'll do a more thorough check. On a side note, do not get the tamales from here. They're mediocre at best. Just a slight step above Del Rio and Delicious and that's not saying much. read more

Barbacoa de cachete was damn good. I will definitely return,2nd time and will not be the last.

After hearing about this place from a few people, I finally tried it out on a Saturday morning. There was no line waiting to be served but people showed up as I was leaving. I understand that it's quite busy on Sunday mornings. The service at the window was friendly and fast. I bought some barbacoa and tamales. The barbacoa was good but like most of the barbacoa I found lately, it doesn't quite hit the mark. Most of the barbacoa on the west side of town has an authentic flavor that's becoming increasingly hard to find. Don't get me wrong, this barbacoa is good and tasty, very "clean" and makes a great taco, but it just doesn't have the taste I look for. The tamales... it's getting harder to find good FULL tamales anymore. I tried them here and was disappointed. I would say that if it's not too far of a drive for you, try this place out and see what you think. It's definitely not bad, but it's not that authentic taste that I like.? read more

The Large menudo was all grease and not one drop of juice. I couldn't eat it. It's weird how there are no pictures of his menudo anywhere online and now I can see why. I tried to eat it and just couldn't because it needed a ton of salt and it was all Manteca. Very strange way to make menudo. barbacoa was on the salty side and greasy and has been like that for years. I still go there because the barbacoa is good. read more

Larry's Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Larry's Barbacoa is great! I've been coming here for several years. The only issue is they run out fast so you have to get there early.

I have eaten barbacoa at this location several times and I have never been disappointed. Please don't let the modest looks of the building fool you. This is top notch barbacoa that is home made by some wonderful people. I am always a firm supporter of local and family businesses. This place is a gem known to locals. Please support this locally owned business. read more

Service was great. They were very helpful and friendly. Barbacoa was great. Perfect for a Saturday morning breakfast.

Barbacoa is delicious, the people who work there are very nice, great customer service! Highly recommended..

Hands down Larry's has tasty barbacoa. As others have said the don't judge a book by its cover. The building is modest, but the service and food is rich. read more

Been coming for over 4 yrs to this place for our Sunday barbacoa, tamales and Big Red and we are now further away but still make the trip for the BEST! Just make sure you get there early because they get busy. read more

This really is the best Barbacoa. In San Antonio Area. We got the bean tamales and the all meat, talk about no fat just goodness. Larry where have you been all my life. Just wanted everyone that loves barbacoa, and big red this is the spot you have been looking for read more

Best barbacoa I've ever had!!! You will not be disappointed stopping here to get breakfast when they're open. Oh, and don't forget your big red!! read more

For years I drove by telling myself, "One day I will have the best barbacoa in the world". For years, a small part of me was incomplete. Today that changed. My world was opened to the most delicious and tender meat I've ever known. It is as if he marinated it all in the tears of angels. I will never drive by again and not pick up at least a pound. read more

Larry's Barbacoa - Where magic meat is made. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Turned me on to liking barbacoa and they have the most authentic tamales, Although it's very tiny. I do wish they improve the size of the tamales. read more

The sign in front says "The Best Barbados in the World". I think that might just be true. If there is better, I have never found it. No fat, not greasy and a great flavor. Also, all that goes with it, tortillas, salsa, pick de guyo etc is of high quality. Don't let the looks of the building dissuade you. This probably is the best Barbados in the world. read more

Don't be frightened judging the exterior of the building. Inside the kitchen is clean and the staff friendly. Walk on up to the side windows and place your order with confidence. Larry's claims to be the worlds best Barbacoa and it is probably not too far off. Very clean meat and so delicious. Cash only so come prepared or hit the atm at the gas station across the street. All the sides you may need and Big Red available too. In addition they have tamales that are tasty but are on the small side. read more

Soooo good. Best barbacoa ever. No chunks of fat, all meat. Very little grease compared to other barbacoas. His tamales are delicious also. I only wish he was open on Fridays so I could bring some to work. read more

Cash only business! No ATM's available. the tamales are not good and they hardly have any filling. We were excited about the reviews but not about the food that was served. read more

Delicious old fashioned Barbacoa. They carry everything you need for delicious Barbacoa tacos. Friendly. Priced well. Opens super early - I grab some when headed into work for our Sunday shift. Yum! read more

We have had the barbacoa and tamales from Larry's several times, the all meat is pretty clean and very good. the tamales have flavor. They have really good prices, but only take cash. It is a must try if you are in the Floresville area. read more

Omg amazing barbacoa and tamales. The flour tortillas on the other hand could be much better.

Not a bad choice. Good barbacoa! Clean, Fast, and Friendly. Been going to Larry's for a decade now.

Family business providing good food and service. Highly recommended the barbacoa, pico de gallo and corn tortillas.

I have been coming here for years. I have never been disappointed. Barbacoa is excellent. No fat in their barbacoa. The only complaint I have is that they don't accept credit/debit cards. Cash only. That can be a bit inconvenient during this day and age. However the extra stop at an ATM is well worth the trouble to be able to get the quality of the barbacoa he serves. I highly recommend his place. read more

Best barbacoa in San Antonio! We have tried it from several places and Larry's is the best. Totally worth the drive. Mostly meat, no fat, not greasy, great flavor read more

the title says it all the best barbacoa in the world. addicted & cant get enough