The food here I my opinion is fair! There are places in the Valley that have better BBQ. Also the…read moreprices seem to be a little bit high. Not much to say about the service. You order at the counter and pick your order up. But I did a heck of a job doing that! No comment on the ambiance, didn't really look around.

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 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

To me it's overly priced BBQ. I wouldn't mind if It's pricey but hella good and in this case it's…read morenot like that. I've given it several tries and I could literally say it does not meet my expectations. I've ordered different items and it always disappoints. I had ordered a protein bowl the rice was undercooked and cold, the meat was extremely dry even those meat balls. The corn was also cold and undercooked. It was just a big NO for me. I wouldn't recommend it if you ask me about a bbq place.

The owner and service were amazing! It was my first time having authentic barbecue like this and it…read moredid not disappoint. The meat was very tender and juicy. All sauces and tortillas were add ons. We got the avocado sauce and the mild salsa. Everything came out hot and fresh! Can't wait to come back in the future

This was quite the experience coming here. There are so many customers pouring in to grab to go…read moreorders, so you need to be patient while the staff takes care of them too at pretty much the same time as you if you're dining in. We arrived for an early lunch and tried the brisket and mixture so we could have both lean and fatty. Most everything is a la carte, so if you're used to making fajitas or tacos out of everything you will need to buy a package of freshly made, freshly heated tortillas, beans, and ask for cilantro and onions. I had to purchase a mild and a habanero salsa as well. Overall, we had a great experience as we dined in one of the corner tables. Service was friendly and like family. The food was so delicious but let's face it, this is not craft central Texas bbq partly because the food is smoked using mesquite and there is the mexican influence being so close to the border. Because of this, although the brisket was delicious in its own way the star of the show is the barbacoa here. It's so good its addicting. This is without saying, but Vera's is a must stop if you're coming to Brownsville for any reason.

We were driving from Progreso, Texas to Weslaco, Texas and we saw a sign that said: "The Best BBQ…read morerestaurant in town, half a mile west". We were hungry and we decided to give this place a try. We arrived at the location that has a large paved parking lot, and we see a grey building built like an old west saloon. Nicely decorated inside and out. We ordered some brisket Panchos to share (large plate of Nachos, topped with cheese, tomato, onions, jalapeños and a very large portion of chopped smoked beef brisket). The chips were not crunchy as we expected, slightly stale for my taste. The star of the plate was the chopped beef brisket, and it had plenty of meat, that was juicy and nicely smoked, it did not disappoint anyone. To better this plate, I would suggest checking your chips are fresh, add more fluid cheese instead of straight cheddar. The next plate was a mushroom and Swiss hamburger, it was a large juicy hamburger, was nicely cooked and delicious. The next plate was a one meat plate: Baby Back Ribs, with a side of potato salad and a side of beans. Comes with two slices of wheat bread and a portion of sliced onions and sliced pickles. The ribs were beautifully smoked and flavorful. The potato salad was fresh and on point. The beans were nicely seasoned (but they had more liquid than beans). The last plate was a two meat plate: Smoked Beef Brisket and sliced sausage, with a side of potato salad and a side of creamy coleslaw. The sliced beef brisket was a flavorful as the one topping the panchos. It had a generous amount of meat, that was smoked to perfection. The potato salad was beautiful. The coleslaw I saved for last, it didn't look like your common coleslaw, it was slight purple in color and smooth (no thick cut cabbage), the cabbage was finely sliced and it looked totally different than any other coleslaw I ever had. When I first put the coleslaw in my mouth, ///////// I COULD NOT STOP EATING IT!!!!!! I realized that the color was from purple cabbage added, but the best part of it, was that it was packed with chunks of fresh apple (I could have eaten a whole bowl of it). If I could improve on this plate, your meats are top notch, but your sausage quality was not there, a good sausage needs to have texture, your sausage was almost like a hotdog texture, and it lacked smokiness and flavor. One more suggestion, add sweet and unsweet brewed tea, we were disappointed you didn't offer it. Now, is this the Best BBQ in town???? You be the judge.

This place has been closed for months! Junk cars stored in the parking lot. Wasn't that good when…read morethey were open anyway.

This is my favorite restaurant in Weslaco. The keto bowl with salmon is amazing…read more The owner always stops by to check in. Great music and service. Wonderful ambiance.

A hidden gem for sure!! They have pizza, seafood, burgers. Service was amazing, the staff was…read morealways checking up on us. The food we ordered was all 10/10, sooo amazing. We will 100% be coming back. The restaurant is extremely well kept and clean.

Came here because yelp showed the highest rating. Looks and feels like a mom and pop shop. Food was…read moregreat. Bbq brisket was good. Gpa loved the Charro beans. Would come back if in this area again for the Regional Convention. Thanks for being a nice small and family friendly restaurant.

This Old Texas Grill is a place we will never visit again. My spouse ordered the fajita/sausage…read moreplate. The fajitas had no flavor or spices what so ever, the fajitas tasted of old burger grease, the sausage was tasty and sweet, the beans were ok, the potato salad was very bland. My daughters enchilada plate came about 15 minutes after ordering and was cold because the waiter was the cashier. I tasted the enchiladas and they were not good. My daughter didn't eat them. I ordered a bacon cheese burger, my burger arrived with no cheese, she took it back and it came about 30 minutes after my spouse got his plate because again the waiter also the cashier. I asked for jalepeños, which were old, my burger had no taste to it what so ever and the cheese that was missing and took forever to get placed on my burger was cold. Customers walked in and had no where to sit because ALL the tables were dirty. Customers were forced to sit at dirty tables. There were no menus only posters on the wall that contradicted each other. Hours said they closed at 3 PM but the kids special was at 4 PM. This establishment was very unorganized, very hot inside, small, understaffed, had no visible restrooms and not appetizing. Not one customer in the restaurant looked pleased, including us.

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!

Right in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley is T-Ghost BBQ in Weslaco, TX. Smoked Mesquite Barbacoa…read moreat is what you want on a Sunday morning. The flavor of that smoked sweet fatty beef cheeks. With fresh corn tortillas and salsa. Jalapeños Bombs with cream cheese and Sausage or Chorizo. The pitmaster has really created a good blend with the smoke mesquite. Which is native to the South Texas area. Instagram: jmjgratification Yelp: JMJ Gratification YouTube: JMJ Gratification

It's alright. I recommend the cheesy piggy and the Kobe sausage. Eaten here a couple of times, it's…read morehit or miss. Menu, way overpriced. 9$ for corn in a cup and they put very little brisket in. Cmon. 9 $ for a brisket sandwich, everywhere else in the valley charges about 6$ a brisket sandwich. .75 for The littlest container of salsa. 20$/lb of brisket. The bread they use is hill country fair but they put here charging 9$ a sandwich