The BBQ was excellent! We stopped here on a Saturday afternoon while driving from Austin down to the Gulf Coast. The brisket was excellent. The ribs were super tasty. We had the beans (excellent smoky flavor), firecracker corn (unique taste and ingredients) and the tater salad as our sides. All 3 were fresh and tasty. This location is small, not a ton of seats. Also one thing to note is that there are no public restrooms, but quaintly enough you can go to the drug store on the corner a short walk away and use them. The staff was friendly and surprisingly bilingual. If the flag is out they are open and serving great Texas BBQ! read more

Today's special was the brisket tacos. I got a side of the firecracker corn. Come check this place out if you're in the area. read more

Pioneer BBQ - Brisket Tacos and Firecracker Corn - Barbeque Near Me - Nixon, Texas

This was a hidden gem. I stumbled up on this on my travels to the refinery. By me being in cattle country I wanted to see what the local bbq was. This place has a lot of history! Alot of signatures on the wall and the hospitality here is on point. The dishes are massive portions, so please come hungry. The flavor profile just could've been a little stronger on the smoke. I really didn't taste anything and the meat lacked seasoning. I ordered the half chicken and my cut was still raw on the breast and thigh side. My sides ordered were pretty good though. I can say that I tried it, but won't be trying again after raw poultry read more

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All their food is delicious. Ribs are great, brisket is tender. I usually get a baked potato with beef and cheese added. They also have peach cobbler you can get ice cream on that is awesome. Owners are really nice. read more

I had the two meat plate, brisket and ribs the barbecue was some of the best I have tried traveling to some of the best barbecue joints in Texas I have to tell you if you like barbecue you will love this place must try the spicy coleslaw also they have some of the best barbecue sauce I've ever had read more

This is my second review of Pioneer BBQ. I give the food high ratings; I have never been disappointed in the food. There is one thing I severely dislike about Pioneer BBQ. There are not adequate restrooms for customers. IF, and note I said IF they let you use the restroom you have to walk THROUGH the kitchen to the restoom in the back. It is an awkward situation and feeling to have to walk through the kitchen to use the restroom. It just does not feel right. I'm not sure this situation would meet health codes or not; I think not. The last time I was in Pioneer and asked one of the owners to use the restroom. I had go in a very urgent way. She told me I could not use the restroom. I explained I had to go in an urgent way she suggested I go literally 3 blocks down and use Dairy Queen's restroom; unacceptable...and it is that far. If I were Dairy Queen I would not want another business routing people to my business to use the restroom. And I like to wash my hands before eating and after if need be; to do that you have to walk through the kitchen into the back. I don't like that. I used to eat at Pioneer very often; I have not been back since the above incident. And when I went to Pioneer BBQ I always spent 50-80 bucks because I like to take extra food home for later. I really liked the food at Pioneer, but the restroom situation is unacceptable. Doubt I will ever return to Pioneer BBQ. read more

Super tasty!!! Brisket had perfect bounce and bark was amazing! I will remember this place when I drive through again!

Had the brisket tacos. The brisket was certainly juicy and the taco toppings were a good addition. Next time I may get a side of a sauce. I think that would have been the missing piece for me personally. NOTE: These 2 tacos were packed with brisket on decent sized tortillas. Thanks y'all, see ya soon read more

Yummy! My SIL and I stopped in for lunch! Made me love white chicken meat again! So juicy and tender! She had ribs and they were awesome: juicy and tender! Best thing here, tho -that sauce!! The bbq sauce was delicious! We also had the firecracker corn, beans and potato salad - all exceptional! We love supporting local, and these folks seem to work hard and epitomize the goodness of the community! When there is a one year old getting fed this food by his momma and all you hear for ten minutes is "mmmmmmm" " mmmmmm" you know it's gotta be good! read more

Stopped in for lunch. Ordered the chopped beef and spicy slaw. This was a great combo. Well worth the stop. We will be back. read more

Pioneer BBQ - Stopped in for a bite. Had the chopped beef sandwich and the spicy slaw. Great combo! We will be back. - Barbeque Near Me - Nixon, Texas

Brisket tasted like it was boiled. No smoke flavor and dry. Sausage was ok, beans were good, and the firecracker corn was good. read more

My husband and I were driving from Georgetown down to Port Aransas. It was 1:30 pm and were hungry. We were approaching Dixon, TX and I used Yelp to find a place to eat Lunch. We decided to stop at Pioneer BBQ. It was fantastic!! The owners sat down at table next to us and tried to eat their lunch, after serving us. I had a monstrously big, juicy brisket sandwich. The sauce was great! He had a rib plate. He said it was "some of the best ribs" he had ever had. The side of spicy slaw is a must. Unfortunately, I was too full to get the cobbler, but it looked delicious. The building is located along the main drag of a very small town and I guess you could call it a hole in the wall. We call it a treasure of a find and we'll be back on our next trip to Coast. read more

I love the food at Pioneer. Shawn and Amy are so welcoming that It's hard to just go in and just get your food to go. The atmosphere in there and the the regulars keep you there talking forever. And Peach Cobbler and the sweet tea are must haves! read more

Wonderfull hole in the wall BBQ shack! Great smokey brisket, proper sauce, nice spicy slaw all followed by peach cobbler. If you are passing thru Nixon, stop in. read more

Giving this place a 1 star for the service.. I have been stopping here for a few years and have never received bad service until this past Thursday. We always stop here to get food for my dad. I asked the young lady behind the counter if she would please wrap the food in foil and she rudely said she was going to put it in a bag. I told her I had a ways to go and asked her again if she could just please put it in foil. Told her there was never an issue before and she again told me she would put the bbq and the sides in a bag.. at that point I told her ring me up I just wanted to continue with my destination.. Pioneer you need to train your staff not to be so rude with your customers!!! read more

BBQ brisket was a 7 on a 10scsle... not bad Side dishes scored a 6 on same scale Smokey peach cobbler earned a 6.5 I'm a foodie and a tough customer Atmosphere was too quiet...it was eerie and created a negative vibe....needs music or ACL on video full time Staff was helpful but not engaging or true Texas friendly....see vibe above Lunch for 2 ,with one drink and one dessert was a little over $30 cash and we ordered simple plates from the lower range on the menu....so this place gets a 3 for value Overall the rating is a 5 on a10 scale I did request brisket with no bark, so my meat was trimmed so that only 20% was bark.... my dog enjoyed that surprise read more

Pioneer BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Nixon, Texas

Def with a stop by for juice sliced brisket sandwich. Homey wall of autographs and sayings from patrons. Freshness comes through.

My fiancé and I popped in for a quick lunch. Wow did it hit the spot! We ended up sharing a plate because prices are a bit high, but both of us walked away with our bellys full. We got the brisket and ribs plate. The brisket was so flavorful and juicy, and the ribs fell right off the bone! Also, whatever they're mixing in with their BBQ sauce is AMAZING! If they had a bottle of it that we could've bought, we would've bought it! In addition to the meat and BBQ sauce, we got their creamed corn and cheesy broccoli (I don't know if that's what they're called on the menu) and both complimented the meat so well. My favorite is the corn--you'll want extra! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area or passing through! I'll be going back next time I'm in Nixon, that's for sure! read more

Pioneer BBQ - Brisket and rib plate with cream corn and cheesy broccoli--aka the perfect combination! - Barbeque Near Me - Nixon, Texas

We have driven past Pioneer a number of times and always said next time we will stop. This place is a hole in the wall and if you blink as you drive through Nixon you will miss it. Well the flag was out, which means they are open, so we decided to finally try their BBQ. Having just had a full BBQ meal the previous day we opted for the 1/4 chicken (whole chicken 4 Qtrs) to go. This was probably the best chicken I have ever had. It was juicy and tender with just the right amount of smoke to let you know it was smoked properly. My buddy stated this guy has got it going on as he demolished 1/2 of our order. I should be passing by again and next time I will definitely explore the rest of their menu. Oh yea. they do accept CCs now... read more

Delicious! All the sides were on point! Brisket and sausage were perfect !! Will definitely be coming back !

Not too sure the brisket was smoked. Tasted and looked more like out of the oven. Tender though. read more

Pioneer BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Nixon, Texas

I stopped by Pioneer BBQ yesterday and had the brisket and rib two meat plate. For sides I had the pinto beans and firecracker corn. The ribs were really good. They fell off the bone and had a real tasty outer bark. It was a very good choice. My brisket was also really tasty with a good bark but one slice could have been a little more tender. It was still good enough that I didn't leave a piece on the plate. The BBQ sauce was really good as well. They do some kind of two style mix that really works. The beans were good and I really liked the firecracker corn. The staff was friendly and it's in an old historic building on main street. I live about fourteen miles away and will definitely go back. I gotta try the sausage next time. They're open till closing hours or until they run out of food. If the Texas flag is out they're open. Stop by if you want some good Texas BBQ. read more

On my way to Gonzales from Kenedy. Stopped by for lunch. Very impressed with their brisket. One of the best I've ever had. Very moist and it's delicious. Had corn and potatoes salad as a side and they were really good too. Surprise to find something this good in such a small town. Beat all the big boys in Houston and Austin. Too bad I forgot to take a picture. read more

Best BBQ in Nixon and most other towns even Lockhart!! Huge baked potatoes also! Sauce is sweet and tangy!!

This place is absolutely amazing. Bring cash they don't take cards. They have incredible ribs no sause needed but there's also very good barbecue sauce . Brisket is perfect. Sausage is killer especially when it's "caramelized". Scorpion sause is really delicious, not for the faint of heart. Barbecued beans are the best. So far I've tried the firecracker corn, barbecue beans, ribs, sausage and Brisket all great. Hope I have another reason to go to Nixon soon. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! The brisket and peach cobbler is a must try! The atmosphere here is just as great as there food, brings multiple eras together just like there BBQ sauce brings the heat of Texas the sweetness of KC and the slight vinegar from Virginia! read more

Great ribs, great brisket. Sign the wall and try the firecracker corn! Very friendly service. We were too stuffed to try the smoked peach cobbler,but plan on it when we pass through again. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in for a quick lunch and I was throughly pleased. I had the bbq stuffed potato. It was super tasty! I like full of delicious brisket that had bbq sauce mixed in, topped off with onions, jalapeños, pickles and sour cream. What a perfect combination! My boyfriend had the brisket plate with pinto beans and spicy slaw. He was pleased. The ladies were friendly and welcoming. They didn't talk much yet were attentive. On a scale of 1-10, id give this place an 8. Well done ladies. read more

Ate here with the family right after they first opened a few years back. The prices were average for a bbq joint and the owner was behind the counter in the thick of the action serving customers. The meat was a bit on the fatty side for my personal preference and the sauce was definitely needed. For me, really good bbq works both with and without the sauce. I'll definitely be back in the future as Nixon is a regular visit for my family. read more

Came here for the first time and it was delicious!! Had the chopped bbq sandwich and it was amazing read more

Pioneer BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Nixon, Texas

I had the smoked turkey and it was moist and tender. This was my first time here. I'll be back the next time I'm in Nixon read more

Pioneer BBQ - Overall it was pretty good. The smoked turkey was moist and tender. - Barbeque Near Me - Nixon, Texas

BBQ was great. Guest service experience was better. Emma had us laughing and smiling the entire time with a fantastic cheerful personality. She is the reason I will return, the yummy BBQ is purely a bonus. read more

Amazing Food!!! Love the cole slaw and brisket

Driving thru town when we saw this place! Excellent brisket sandwiches! Not too impressed with firecracker corn. Prices are comparable to other bbq joints! read more

Fast, Friendly service! Best BBQ I've ever had! The Brisket was cooked to perfection. The ribs and chicken melted in my mouth. Try to get there before 4pm or 5pm because they usually run out of chicken or ribs. All of the sides are home made and amazing also! Worth the drive from San Antonio! read more

Awesome food. Brisket is incredible and the apple slaw is delicious. Good prices too. If you happen to be in the little town of Nixon skip the Dairy Queen and walk half a block down to this place. read more

This little hole in the wall will knock your socks off. Go out of your way to stop here, and bring a marker to doodle on the walls. It's small, but cozy. The food speaks for itself - but in my opinion it's some of the best BBQ I've ever had. I'm not a sausage fan, but I will eat it here, and fight you for the last piece. (It's a smooth sausage without any weird "grizzlies" in it.) The ribs are falling off the bone, the brisket is amazing, the sauce is great - I could go on and on - everything on the menu is fantastic, I simply cannot pick a favorite. If you're with a group, share one of the family packs where you get a little bit of everything - it's the only way to go. The potato salad and slaw are off the hook! The firecracker corn is not as hot as it sounds, and it's so delicious. The price is very reasonable for BBQ. They have been known to run out of certain local favorites, so go early if you can. If not, whatever they have left will be delicious, trust me. We drive over here frequently just because we cannot get enough of this couple's food. Ask them about how they acquired this business - it's quite interesting. :-) read more

good brisket potato salad and apple slaw.

We stopped by on a Monday afternoon and enjoyed some finger-licking BBQ. The chicken plate was delicious and tender and the sausage was so, so good! The peach cobbler was something I'll never forget, it was amazing! Amy and Shaun are doing Texas BBQ justice! I can't wait to stop by again! read more

Good brisket sandwich but the proprietor was unfriendly and decidedly unwelcoming. His help was just as bad. I'm not going back.