Great tasting BBQ here. The sausage is homemade, loved the Gouda cheese stuffed. The meat cutter was kind enough to give me burnt ends, as I requested. The smoked turkey was delicious. We will return. read more

Mr R post-diagnosis occasionally--we're talking every other month--gets to indulge in a little beef or chicken. Last visit it was chicken from El Calentano and this time the guest of honor was a quarter pound of moist brisket. Used the opportunity to also order some moist brisket and sides for a personable new resident of 78666 who had not yet tried SMBBQ. The parking lot was pretty full but our to go order was packed and ready very quickly with friendly efficiency. Everyone was thrilled. I had leftover brisket in a roll this morning and the last of the chicken is going to be my lunch. We got five meals out of two combos and an a la carte order, but if we'd been super hungry and downed it all on the day it would have averaged $17/plate before tip. I find that more than reasonable for filling bbq plates with recognizable cuts and good flavor. Still my go-to bbq place in town. read more

San Marcos BBQ - A Sebree combo and quarter pound of moist brisket with sides of potato salad, beans and all the standard trimmings 29JUL26 - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Stopped by San Marcos BBQ on Sunday afternoon. The place was nearly empty. Staff was friendly. Place was clean. I got the brisket sandwich with a side of mac n cheese. The brisket was ok. Enjoyed the bbq sauce. The Mac and cheese was dry with no flavor. Definitely overcooked and dried out. Shame. I tried the cabbage side but it was not my favorite. Sausage looked a bit overcooked and dry as well. Seems like Sunday might not be the best day to visit. What a shame. read more

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Lots of parking. Easy to find. Walked in and ordered brisket, smoked sausage, pulled pork, pork rib, mac n cheese, green beans, and cole slaw. The food was pretty solid bbq. Standard bbq. Great for an easy quick bbq craving. Food and service was quick. You just walk in and order at the counter like classic Texas BBQ. Lots of seating and very open. read more

San Marcos BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Still top notch food and service at this SM staple. Thursdays the special is a smash burger. Went for the double but should have taken the single. However, I don't really regret it. Seriously thinking about using them for the Super Bowl party next week. read more

This place felt like exactly where you want to be to get good Texas BBQ, right down to the charred pig butt on the carving board waiting to be chopped. My friend Jen, our resident Texan, had ordered food for an army so we got to taste a bunch of different stuff. The brisket was solid, flavorful and tender. The chicken skin was crisp and peppery, though the chicken was a little oily. The winner of the meats was definitely the hatch gouda sausage. It was spicy, the tubing snapped when cut, and the Gouda was smoky and oozed out when a piece was cut. I also very much liked the BBQ sauce, it was not too thick or sweet, but instead had a little kick of spice and vinegar and complimented the brisket so well. For sides we got mac and cheese, meaty cabbage, and potato salad (and pickles and onions that came with). All were solid, none totally stood out, but would eat any of them again. I generally prefer a slightly less mayo forward potato salad, but there was enough mustard to balance. The banana pudding and peach cobbler were both worth ordering. I'm not a huge dessert person but with a less sweet BBQ I appreciated a little sugary bite at the end and both satisfied! read more

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Came in hungry, left questioning every life decision that didn't involve eating here sooner. The sausage was ridiculously good and probably deserves its own fan club. And whatever you do, don't skip the cabbage. read more

Solidly mediocre BBQ. I stopped in while visiting San Marcos. I'm here regularly and always try something. I love BBQ and Terry Black's has been my go to. Reviews said this place deserved better marks. Well, it was high noon on a Wednesday and the parking lot was heavily populated. Service was quick and friendly and the menu easy to navigate. I ordered the Sebree with the brisket 1/4 lbs and the 1/4 chicken. For sides, pinto beans and potato salad. Report Card Potato salad A+ Beans C. (Gravyish.. I prefer brothy) Brisket C ( served lukewarm, sliced too thick and at first glance you might think it was ham.. no grain to the meat) but taste was ok. Chicken C ( uh.. I don't know where to start but it was not plump, not juicy, it was just ok.. skin was hard as a rock.. I prefer looser). Iced Tea A Nothing awful but nothing to write home about. The staff seems very nice and it is very clean.. down to the restroom.. spotless. read more

The most horrific experience the brisket was so dry and no taste or bark to it I don't believe what they serve me was I gave it to my the sausage was all fat the ribs were tough do your self a favor don't waste 50 dollars like I did for 3 pieces of dry ribs the most nasty brisket you will taste and a nasty nothing but fat sausage they should be the same of their self for selling that garbage . read more

We haven't been here in several months because we hate the traffic on I-35. Nonetheless, we ventured to San Marcos today because the traffic wasn't too bad. San Marcos BBQ always has some best smoked meats in Central Texas. Their rub is a simple blend that lets the flavor of the meats to come out. Today was our lucky day because they had their pork ribs listed at $10 per pound. We ordered a pound to go so that we could enjoy them at a later date. They freeze really well and are just as tasty when you steam them hot. For lunch, I ordered the 1/4 chicken (white meat), sausage, pinto beans, and coleslaw. The chicken had a great smoke flavor and seasoned nicely. The sausage was a good size and had great flavor. I'm not sure how they cook their pinto beans, but they were extremely flavorful with a hint of smoke. The coleslaw was adequate. If you like bbq sauce like I do, they have two to select from. One is regular and the other is spicy. The spicy one has a hint of mustard. I like mixing the two to get a unique flavor. Overall, go try this place if you're in the area. You will love it. read more

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Mrs. R and I came here for dinner. We got a half chicken, a link, some brisket, and bread pudding with cobbler for dessert. For sides, we got potato salad and pinto beans. Reader, it was delicious. The link was delicious as only barbecued Elgin sausage can be, and the smoked chicken was incredibly flavorful. The potato salad had more mayonnaise than I usually prefer in potato salad, but it was yummy enough that I kept coming back for more. The beans were also great with a lovely peppery burn. What I loved about the bread pudding was that it had a lovely smokey flavor to it, which make it absolutely delicious. This is a wonderful place to eat. read more

Everything you'd expect from a Texas bbq spot, but nothing to go out of your way for. My friends liked the other meats more than their brisket. I was hesitant to get the macaroni and cheese based on mixed reviews, but it was a decent plain kids' comfort food kind of mac. The seven layer bar was my favorite part of the meal! read more

San Marcos BBQ - Chicken Quarter, 8 oz Mac n' Cheese, 7 Layer Bar - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I will say the price is good for the food. I'm sorry, San Marcos people...but the barbecue where I'm from in Fort Worth is just so good. The barbecue here was very average, and the brisket was super dry in my opinion. The redeemable quality about this place is the service was great, the people were kind, the ambience was fine. A five star from me, would have been juicy barbecue, cleaner restrooms, a nice hello when I walk through the door, each meat (brisket, turkey, sausage, ribs) tasting juicy and delicious and tender, more flavorful (I love me some seasoning), and that X factor where I'd recommend this to someone, but it's lackluster of a place. Again, I'm used to Fort Worth BBQ. 3/5 for me . read more

All this food for $40!!! Feeds 2-3 people, we got the Rudy and it also comes with dessert, we got the banana pudding, the best BBQ in San Marcos, and we have tried Terry Blacks... the staff is super friendly and gave us samples, the BBQ sauce is tangy and spicy, definitely coming back, great service and great food, keep it up guys! read more

San Marcos BBQ - The Rudy - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Amazing... Texas BBQ at unbeatable prices! The brisket is smoky and tender, ribs fall off the bone and the sides braised cabbage and mac & cheese are delicious. Friendly staff and a great vibe make it a must-visit. I'll be back! read more

San Marcos BBQ - Family #1 (4-6) - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great BBQ very underrated they should be a top 10 in Texas. Brisket is always excellent and sausage is perfect every time Fair prices

excellent..... lets just start with that. I had ribs and brisket and both were amazing. very meaty ribs. the brisket was so tasty and it didn't have hardly any fat on it, yet it was tender and falling apart. i had both cole slaw and cabbage and would highly recommend both! we decided to try this place just passing through and boy i'm glad we did. both my kids had the bbq pork sandwich and loved it. the service was quick, but it wasn't a busy time. just like a good BBQ place should be. nothing fancy, just clean, friendly and the focus is on delivering the best BBQ possible. read more

San Marcos BBQ - San Marcos BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The food was amazing! Went with the Rudy, it was super affordable, it fed 2, bbq sauce was so good and it came with drink and dessert. Really liked the turkey it was not dry, and the sides were great. Overall, great meal. Wifey loved it, it was a win win. read more

Their $9 whole smoked chicken on Wednesdays is definitely a steal, and the Family Pack #1 is a great value for feeding a group (which is what we were doing). It's no surprise that my husband and our family were impressed with their BBQ - their reputation for being one of the best in the area speaks for itself. Brisket DAMN soo good. There was no meat we didn't try and they all were excellent. My daughter thought the Turkey would be dry but, nope...#delicious. If you're ever in San Marcos or if you have friends visiting who want to experience excellent Texas BBQ, I highly recommend checking out San Marcos BBQ. You won't be disappointed! We never are. read more

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The food was excellent! Don't be put off by the crumbling parking lot. Service was pleasant and professional. The dining area was clean

Thank you SM BBQ This was exactly what I wanted from my first trip to Texas. A random award winning bbq joint in what at least felt like a small town. This place was great. The staff was very friendly, the food was fantastic, it was clean and I highly recommended you ask for the spicy bbq sauce. Thank you for making my first trip from Texas that much more special read more

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I'm so glad I listened to fellow yelpers regarding San Marcos BBQ because they serve the best brisket I have had so far. So tender and buttery. Perfectly seasoned and smoked. Sausage links were spiced just right. My kiddo loved their Mac n cheese. It's got a little kick to it. The Mexican rice was yummy too. Servings are generous. We had the family special no.1. It's worth it. When they say it feeds 4-6, they really mean it. This meal comes with a gallon of tea, sweet in our case or fountain drinks. We gladly took our leftovers back to our hotel. Their ribs looked amazing too. I'll have to go back and try that next. Maybe some pulled pork, chicken, turkey and dessert too. I feel like I just gained 20 lbs just talking about all their delicious food(haha). Service deserves more than 5stars. Everyone was so friendly and helpful especially Aaron, the pit master. We told him it was our first time trying their bbq, he patiently explained their variety of meats, the history of the place. It's obvious he loves what he does. No wonder they have a dedicated following. If you're ever in the area, I suggest stopping by. read more

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I ordered the brisket and chicken combo with pinto beans and coleslaw and added a sausage ring. Girl at the counter asked me if I wanted white meat or dark meat. I told her I wanted mixed and she rudely told me that I can't have mixed so I chose white meat. I got sweet tea as my beverage of choice. I went to get my fork,knife, straw and sauces which are served in old ketchup and mustard bottles kinda like at Two Bros. BBQ in San Antonio. My tray of food arrived quickly. I dug into my beans then coleslaw. Both were very good. They are generous with the sides portions. My chicken was small and dry. The sausage was good and spicy and didn't really need sauce. The brisket had a good smoke ring to it. I got banana pudding for dessert and it was very good. To sum it all up,the food was OK and was better than Salt Lick in Driftwood and Louie's in Buda. But it couldn't come close to Black's in Lockhart. read more

San Marcos BBQ - Notice heo small the chicken is. But they're generous with the sides. Both the coleslaw and pinto beans were very good. - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

All bbq really tasty, cabbage yum. Plastic utensils ok. 3 plates mixed meats around $65, so not cheap but delicious!

First time in and man oh man was that good! We tried ribs, brisket, sausage and chicken. All the meat was good perfectly. Sides were the best green beans ever, potato salad, and loaded mashed potatoes. Recommend for sure. Food was fast, hot, and fresh! Staff were attentive and so friendly. Forgot to take a pic...whoops! read more

As always such friendly staff! Luke and Jacob are like double high five worthy! So kind and helpful! And of course serving up delicious food that you practically drool over when you walk in! But I promise we didn't drool! The food here is always phenomenal, customer service is top of the line, and the environment is fun and loving! Family centered where is fun for everyone !! Honestly though, so kind and helpful and wouldn't choose another bbq place around the town ! read more

San Marcos BBQ - a man standing at the counter - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The service was amazing, everyone was really nice. Food was alright, I wish it had more flavor. We got the green beans on the side and they were not terrible, but I feel like if there was bacon in it, it would've had more flavor same with the mac & cheese. But good place overall. read more

Amazing!! This is definitely the spot to be if you're looking to eat good BBQ. HIGHLY recommend!

Trying to get through all of the logs bbq places so I stopped by San Marcos BBQ on the way home from work. Got the JP new which included brisket, sausage, and rib, 2 sides, bread, onion, pickles and a drink. I was not impressed. The meal was cold. I doctored the potato salad and it was pretty good. Cabbage was good. The sausage was ok. The brisket was dry and the rib was at Louis style (my favorite) but it was dry as well. May have been a bad day but it was not worth $20. read more

San Marcos BBQ - JP-pretty dry - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Best ribs I have had in forever!! This little BBQ place is amazing!! The loaded potato salad will blow your mind. Our new go to place for BBQ read more

We ordered a plate that had a little bit of everything ribs, sausage, brisket and turkey. The meats were all delicious. The cabbage was amazing. I will definitely return when I go visit my son at TxSt again. read more

This place is STILL delicious! Prices have gone up a bit but it's still a bargain compared to other bbq places in San Marcos and especially Austin. read more

San Marcos BBQ - Rib plate with beans and potato casserole. - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Super friendly staff and absolutely delicious BBQ!!!! Highly recommend!! Loved the brisket!

These idiots catering the CCA banquet, but forgot about it and showed up with a bunch of scrap meat. They ran out of sausage, chicken and turkey in the first 70 people, the other 430 hit none of that and got chopped up bad brisket. Never use or go to this terrible place. read more

San Marcos BBQ - CCA Hays county - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

We were in San Marcos for my better half to shop at the outlet mall. At lunch, she found this place on Yelp, and it was nearby. So off we went. When we drove up, the parking lot was nearly completely full. We hoped that was a good sign. We needn't have worried as this place lived up to it's rating. When I try a BBQ place for the first time, I always get the same thing - brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. This was no time to change. The folks cutting the meat answered all our questions. One of them even brought out 2 brisket for us to look at - one marbled and one lean. We placed our orders, picked it up, paid and went to find a table. The only booth left had 1 good seat and 1 in need of extensive repairs, but we made it work. The food was really good, much better (in my opinion) than Hayes County BBQ. The ribs and sausage were really good, both with and without sauce. Some of the brisket was excellent, but the slices that came from the end, were overdone and dry. Will I return? Definitely when in the area. read more

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Wow. I got take out and did some pre-meal preparations for about 20 minutes and the food was STILL warm. When I went in to order my food, it was very cozy and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. The food absolutely blew my mind and it is totally worth the price. I got the JP plate and an extra half pound of brisket. Everything was phenomenal. Will be returning many more times. read more

Some of the best barbecue brisket I've had. The food was good. The ordering was fairly simple. I tried their homemade sausage. their chicken. And their brisket. All of it was great although the brisket was my favorite with their hot Gouda sausage in a close second. read more

Delicious pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, their spicy sauce definitely kicks it over the top! Great service, old school bbq joint feel!

It's unfortunate that zero stars is not an option. We were on our way out of San Marcos and decided to stop here. I was very hesitant based on the outward appearance, but hoped it was a hidden hole-in-the-wall gem. It was not. The abundance of flies inside was the second . The staff was very friendly, as were the customers. But the actual food was very disappointing. 3 meals ordered: "Dino rib" and sides; "Sebree" (1/4 Chicken,1/4 Brisket); "Sally" (1/4 Brisket,1/4 Turkey). 1. Dino rib price was based on weight, which was 70% bone. Moist, but probably due to being very fatty. Extremely bland which was surprising since they sell the rub that is supposedly used. Sauce helped give it some flavor. Potato salad and green beans were okay. At least our dog enjoyed the bone (majority of "rib") we brought home. 2. Sebree - lean brisket was ordered. White meat for chicken was requested. What was given was the tiniest little "leg" and I assume thigh? The tiny little leg had more meat than the "thigh" as the majority was bone and fat. The brisket was so dry (as well as bland), it was difficult to swallow without some sauce. Potato salad and pinto beans were okay. 3. Sally - lean brisket ordered. Dry, bland, but again, added sauce helped. Turkey and sides were okay. After spending almost $100 for 3 people for such mediocre food in both quality/quantity (being generous), we're extremely disappointed and would not recommend. Had I known the total receipt after we received the food, I would have definitely taken pictures, as well as returned the food. read more

I ordered brisket (dry) with smoked Turkey, loaded lacked potatoes, green beans and buttermilk pie (which I have never heard of). The Turkey had a nice smoky flavor. The brisket sure had a lot of fat on it when I ordered lean. Green beans good and the loaded mashed potatoes were fantastic. Buttermilk pie tasted like bread pudding in a crust without cinnamon. It was good but next time will go with the cheesecake! read more

San Marcos BBQ - The Sally (brisket and Turkey plus 2 sides and a drink). - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, Texas