When I think of BBQ, I think of brisket. But, technically BBQ is any meat that is barbecued. I have…read morebeen to Tuckers twice (sometimes places have bad days) and twice my meat tasted like the saltiest beef roast I have ever tasted. The second time I took my husband, he was not impressed, nor was I. Some restaurants replace beef roast with brisket because it's a much cheaper cut, seems like this maybe the case. I was really hoping for some good Texas BBQ and was sadly disappointed.

The atmosphere is excellent and the customer service is decent. However the food was not that…read moregreat. The moist brisket was very greasy and chopped instead of sliced like we ordered. The ribs were dry, not cut correctly, and we weren't even able to eat all the meat off the rib. The Mac n cheese was pretty good, beans and potato salad were okay. Sausage link was good a bit salty. Paid 38.00. Decently priced. Will not return. When the lady in the front asked how it was we told her it was okay and she seemed to be offended.

Hands down BEST BBQ restaurant in Harlingen, TX. Reyna's is…read morepretty good, but when it comes to tenderness, portions , price point and FLAVOR,...SMOKE TEXAS BBQ IN Harlingen IS THE Spot!!! As a 55 year native born Texan that's had BBQ Everywhere and a former restaurant manager. Smoke is MY SPOT for TEXAS QUALITY BBQ. I gave up drinking for Jesus so I can't attest to thier bar standards, but great people and atmosphere!!!

The food was delicious. I had 1/2 lb of the moist brisket and a small Mac & cheese. Both were very…read moregood and enough to fill me up. There wasn't much of a wait when I went and there was a full bar, but no one really manning the bar. Look the place was great and not that it was their fault but there was a large group and they had small kids literally running around and yelling. It was crazy. I almost colliding with one when I was coming back from refilling my drink. No one asked these kids/parents to be careful or have them sit down. I would go back for the food. My boyfriend had the chicken and I did taste it. It was very good and seasoned just right. I didn't get photos of the food this time, but when I go back I'll update!!

The best tasting barbecue ribs I've had in years. The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth and…read morethe sauce is delicious and flavorful. The portions are also very large. I highly recommend this place.

I had the brisket sandwich, chopped, with chips, and a Coke Zero! The brisket was wonderful!…read more The location across the street for Sea Ranch is great as a lot more parking than in the previous location! He has picnic tables with umbrellas! Remember Porky's is a food truck! It's well worth the effort to get some food from Porky's ! !

We were visiting from out of town for the first time. The service was excellent from the beginning…read more They explained the menu, made suggestions, and didn't rush us to order. The restaurant was clean and there was plenty of seating. We ordered the family menu, it was pricey but worth it. The food was delicious! Homemade tortillas made it better. The Dino rib was fall off the bone tender. We will definitely be back if we find ourselves in Brownsville again. 10/10

This little gem not only provides a cozy country vibe inside but also offers fantastic BBQ and…read morefriendly service.

Stopped by the R&R BBQ and was impressed with the flavor of their brisket and baby back ribs. I…read morehave tried brisket all over Texas and I have to say that R&R stacks up right there with the best. I tried their 3 meat combo with brisket, sausage, and a baby back rib. Although the portion size was not huge, it was very satisfying because everything tasted great! You can't go wrong with R&R BBQ!

Delicous and amazing brisket!!! lovely owner, small house to eat in with ac, dogs allowed and…read morebathroom w fun historical memorabilia.

Small unassuming place where you walk up to place your order at the window. Had a brisket sandwich…read more Delicious and meaty. Owner came out and chatted with us for a bit. Invited us and the dogs to eat in his detached diner to get out of the heat. Really nice guy. If you want great Texas BBQ, you can't go wrong with this place.

Good food, great service. I had the chicken and the sausage addition was a surprise (my first…read morevisit). Sides were delicious too!

The food is really good if you like smoked bbq. That is my problem. I end up burping bbq all day…read more But that's me. Food is really good if you smoked flavored. But even the sides are Al'so good' I like the potatoe saled.

I've been here twice with coworkers when we travel here. Great food and great service. Ivory was…read moreGREAT!

If there was one descriptor of this place it would be just ok. That would be followed by dry…read more Nothing really stood out, everything was just ok. The Korean fried chicken was dry, flavorless and seemed like frozen chicken. Also asked for wings and they brought out tenders. The bulgogi was dry, flavor was ok. There's really nothing more to say after that. Th sides were fine, the kimchi flavor didn't really stand out. The spicy tofu was dry and absent any noticeable flavor. Service was ok, took drink order and food order and didn't really stop by after that. If you stop by and don't notice this place wouldn't blame you one bit. It's a pass. About the only notable thing was they play k pop music videos on the wall.

If you find yourself anywhere near South Padre Island, do yourself a favor and order the shrimp…read morescampi at The Grouchy Gringo. It is nothing short of outstanding. The shrimp are perfectly cooked--tender, plump, and buttery--so fresh they practically melt with each bite. The garlic-infused sauce is rich without being heavy, coating the pasta in a silky finish that brings everything together beautifully. But what truly elevates this dish are the tomatoes. They are delightfully sweet, bright, and bursting with flavor, adding a fresh, vibrant contrast to the savory scampi. Every forkful strikes that perfect balance of citrusy zest, garlic warmth, and natural sweetness. The Grouchy Gringo may have a playful name, but there's nothing grouchy about this plate. It's the kind of dish that makes you slow down, savor each bite, and already plan your next visit before you've even finished. Absolutely five-star worthy.

The Grouchy Gringo is a new restaurant since the last time we visited SPI two years ago. We like…read morecajun-creole food so were attracted to this restaurant right away. On our first visit, we were enthusiastically welcomed for lunch. The dining area is to the right side of the main entrance. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. He stayed a bit at our table to tell us a little bit about the restaurant. The menu you is very fun to read. For lunch, I ordered a cup of chicken and andouille sausage gumbo. The "cup" was large enough to share although I really didn't want to share it. I can't imagine how large a bowl of gumbo will be. I love good gumbo and this was very tasty. A slice of garlic bread is included with the gumbo. Delicious! I also ordered the "fried yardbird" sandwich which is a batter-fried chicken sandwich with crispy lettuce and a large tomato. French fries are included with the sandwiches. My husband purchased the "Friday Special" which was a flounder, nicely breaded and fried and a side of the french fries. We returned on Sunday for breakfast. This Sunday happened to be a cold windy day, and we were the first customers to arrive - definitely grouchy gringos due to the cold and the wind. We had a different waiter this time, and he was so friendly and greeted us warmly. He changed the ambiant music that was playing to a nice selection of soft "blues" which happens to be our favorite music. We both ordered Polly's Biscuits and Andouille Sausage gravy. Polly's Biscuits and Gravy includes two small, but very flaky biscuits and a generous portion of gravy. We also ordered scrambled eggs as an add-on. We were pleased with this selection for breakfast. By the time we left the restaurant, we were pleased to see many other people arriving for breakfast. The Grouchy Gringo is a very large venue, so I hope that it will become a very popular location in SPI because it is definitely a "keeper." It will be awhile before we return to the island, but we will definitely return to The Grouchy Gringo.

Stumbled upon this gem when looking up "bakery" in the Harlingen area. What an amazing place! I…read moreneeded about two dozen cookies and fortunately for me they had 25 cookies....so I bought them all! My individually packaged two dozen cookies were boxed in a lovely orange and gold box and that left one cookie for me to enjoy! There was a mix of chocolate chip, Ube coconut, walnut chocolate chip and a couple of others which provided a nice variety of cookies. It was perfect as an afternoon pick me up for the doctor's office for whom I bought the cookies for. Will 100% order from them again! They also had different kinds of coffee and boba drinks too! I couldn't leave without a coffee drink with boba....so, so good!

Excellent food and service! Highly recommend the fish plate. The atmosphere was warm and the…read morerestaurant was very clean.