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The Big Bib BBQ

4.1 (1.3k reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Fried Catfish
Donna H.

I love their smoked turkey and they definitely have the best sides, but my last visit was different. I am a huge fan of their fried catfish! It's made to order, so factor in a good 15 minute wait. I got the smaller portion which is one fillet with one side. My usual side choice is their sweet potato casserole, but I opted for the perfectly seasoned green beans this time. Best catfish in town in my opinion. Great service to boot!

Sauce variety and labeled if you have to pass them out...
Ham C.

Food - great Service - excellent Ambiance - excellent Shelby and Dorian made it an interesting 1st time trip. Shelby created the Service theme. I had a few orders to address and needed to know about the sauces. I explained WHAT and WHY so I knew how to disperse to WHO. She said I'll tell you what and ....... *lol* see the image. Problem solved wit' wit. And it was official. Check 'em out and make your tatsebuds happy

Turkey Brisket Green Beans Sweet Potato Casserole Collard Greens
Claudia E.

Tried this place for the first time on a Friday evening around 6:30pm, right before they closed at 7pm. We were still able to get everything we wanted to try. The brisket was a perfect moist, not fatty. Don't skip out on the sides.

Cesar A M.

Hands down the best BBQ place in San Antonio - their sweet potato casserole is to DIE FOR! 100% recommend even if it is a little bit of a drive for some. You won't be unhappy after you walk out of this place

Notice the thickness of the brisket and chucks of sausage even after asking for thinner slices on the sausage.

Bought brisket and sausage...they are my go to, however, the past two visits I have been really disappointed with their customer service. Most BBQ restaurants have consistent service but the employees at Big Bib don't really seem motivated nor do they want to be there...this is how they carved my brisket and sausage.

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Ana A.

This is a great indoor and outdoor bbq spot! Great for big groups - team meetings great for that as well! I have to say the spot has friendly staff and always accommodating. The food is fresh and the smell is amazing will make you want to always come back- I ordered for for 10 people for work meeting as we could not all be able to meeting this spot - "The Big Bib" feds 8-10 and we still had left overs ! Great portions - highly recommend

Christy Q.

This is an underrated BBQ spot in San Antonio! They are pretty busy. During lunch or dinner rushes, there would be a line! The lines are not too bad, and they do moved fast. I've been here twice and the first time there was a line, but the 2nd -- it was more towards closing time so they didn't have as much and there wasn't a line. This place is a hole in the wall, and provides such a cozy and homey vibe. I would recommend dining in instead of picking it up, because they have multiple types of BBQ sauces that you can try out. I appreciate that they just have it out on each table The sides are delish! Enjoyed the brisket, sausage, and turkey, which wasn't too dry, but wish it was definitely more juicy. The BBQ sauce helped!

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Good food and warm atmosphere and friendly workers Feels Like Home. We usually order food to go.

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Came back after years since the last time. It's still the same and still hitttttin! Still my favorite bbq! Miss living in San Antonio!

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Great food got our order to go but from what we saw good atmosphere inside alit of awards

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Pinkerton's Barbecue - Bacon Mac n cheese, jalapeño rice, beef brisket, pork ribs, local brew

Pinkerton's Barbecue

4.4(1.3k reviews)
7.0 mi•Downtown
•$$

I am very upset with them for selling out of beef ribs before I got in. Guess I'll have to come…read moreback again. Line moved decently. Staff are of course very welcoming and helpful. Seating is plentiful. Is it worth it? Yes. Go early. Before they sell out. This is Texas BBQ. You see their smokers while waiting in line. All wood fired. All honest quality bbq. This is what I come to Texas for. My craving for true Q has been satiated for today. Thank you

Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon around 4 pm and there's a line. I found myself about 10 parties…read moreaway from the steps onto the porch. It took about 35-40 minutes to get to the door and another 10-15 inside. Service wise, all the servers were friendly. The main reason why the line take me so long is each order is customized. You can order by piece (1 or 2 ribs, 1 or 2 slices of brisket, etc) and it's weighed or you can order by pound. If you get pork ribs, try not to get the last piece...there's no meat on it and you're essentially paying for the bone. You'll order from 3 different stations (sides, dessert then meats) I opted to skip the sides to focus on trying the different meats and a dessert. The dessert was the mistake. I got the banana foster by staff recommendation. It didn't have any chunks of banana and too much cinnamon. But the worst thing is getting sick from it. I'd probably come back to try the beef ribs and sides next time I'm in the area. The brisket was one of the best I've ever had. It was tender juicy and not too fat. The pork ribs were very tender except for the end piece which was a little dry. The sausage was OK, nothing special. The two flavors of BBQ sauce (sweet and original) were different but okay.

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Pinkerton's Barbecue - IG: tonylameats | Sliced turkey, sliced brisket, pork rib, jalapeno sausage, mac n cheese, aunt may blueberry cobbler!

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Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Fillet and Shrimp

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro

4.1(3.7k reviews)
7.0 mi•Downtown
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Yum! During our trip to San Antonio, we fell into the trap of bad tourist food a time or two. It…read moreseemed like everything on the river was bad. Luckily, we had dinner at Boudro's before a ghost tour, and neither one of these events was scary. We started with the oysters which were unique and delicious. Our mains were the blackened fish and the quail. Both were very tasty. Drinks were good, bread was good, and service was fine if a little slow. We sat outside and enjoyed the views. After some bad meals on the river, we were glad Boudro's was so good!

Before coming to San Antonio, we were warned that some restaurants along the River Walk can…read morebasically be expensive tourist traps with a nice view. So after reading the reviews for Boudro's, we decided to roll the dice. We started with the tableside guacamole. It's fun watching it being made right in front of you, and the guacamole was good. The flavors were more subtle than bold. Solid. Enjoyable. But I'm not running out to find a postcard to send home to Mama about it. Next came a Caprese-like salad. Again, good. Again, not life changing. Then we met the bread. Oh, that bread. Flaky on the outside. Tender and fluffy inside. This was the point where Boudro's officially had my attention. I could have ordered another basket, called it dinner and walked away perfectly happy. I'm getting hungry just writing about it. Then my wife and I shared the Pollo Asado. The menu describes it as a "Grilled Airline Chicken Breast." Airline chicken? I've been flying for decades. The words "airline" and "chicken" appearing together have never triggered pleasant memories. Thankfully, I learned that this wasn't THAT kind of airline chicken. It was marinated with adobo de achiote, citrus juices and olive oil, grilled over mesquite and oak, then served with caramelized corn, black beans and pineapple pico. And it was excellent. Beautifully prepared, juicy and packed with flavor. The pineapple pico and everything else on the plate worked together wonderfully. The bread had finally found its co-star. Overall, Boudro's didn't feel like the River Walk tourist trap we'd been warned about. Not every dish knocked us over, but everything was good, the Pollo Asado was excellent, and I'm still thinking about that bread. Four stars. And I've officially forgiven them for putting the word "airline" anywhere near my chicken.

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Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Private dining space

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Q Kitchen | Bar

3.8(151 reviews)
6.9 mi•Downtown
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Party of 2, dined on Monday 1100, Monday 2300 and Tuesday 0900…read more OVERALL Great service, great food, great ambiance. SERVICE Two out three of our servers were named Marie/Maria and Leeza. All three servers were attentive, kind, and helpful. We received water and coffee refills without asking. ALL AMERICAN We exerperienced this meal two different days. The potatoes are deliciously seasoned and crispy yet soft and fluffy. Hard boiled eggs were prepared perfectly and arrived hot. The chicken sausages were sweet and savory. The preserve was divine, well bodied, and high quality. The wheat and sourdough toasts were toasted just right where they were crisp and soft. TEXAS WAFFLE Worth a try! Crisp, fluffy, and perfectly texture and flavored waffle. Great size for sharing. The berries topped with were fresh. The fresh whipped cream was creamy and thick and refreshing. STEEL CUT OATMEAL This is a large portion and great for 2-3 people. The oats were cooked tender with the right amount of water content. The bananas and blueberries were fresh and ripe. The toasted coconut was browned well, flavorful, and crisp. The honey and hemp seeds(?) Were a great addition. FRUIT CUP All fruit were ripe and fresh: honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pineapple. Crispy Chicken Wings Elected guajillo buffalo flavor. Great amount of heat and tang. Well-rounded flavor compared to a simple buffalo flavor. Accouterments in clouded fresh celery and Picasa. Smoky ranch was flavorful, not too rich, and a smooth consistency. Q Burger Elected a medium cooked burger. Very delicious, juicy, flavorful and balanced. All ingredients complimented each other. A burger lover would really enjoy this burger. AMBIANCE Very high ceiling. Open, fresh space. Surrounding sound was relaxing with the indoor river flowing next to the Q Kitchen. Cool climate control. Gentle country music low enough to hear and have a quiet conversation. Lights are lowered during late night dining.

We stayed at the Hyatt for four nights and had breakfast here each day, so we got to try a ton!…read moreAlso, the atrium area of the hotel where Q kitchen is located is strikingly beautiful. Favorite item was the Alamo huevos rancheros. This was a rare treat to enjoy a dish with brisket, cheese, and salsa without some kind of heartburn afterwards. But this was lighter than expected and tasted amazing! Other dishes we tried: Egg white frittata: very good and a nice touch that it is served in a skillet! Texas waffle: was one of the best waffles either of us has had in a long time Blueberry pancakes: very good. I really enjoyed the stewed blueberry Chilaquiles: this we felt was the only miss. Didn't like that it was prepared with tortilla chips instead of fried tortillas Steak and eggs: ask for extra chimichurri sauce and maybe add some extra salt. Once you do that, this dish is fantastic Avocado toast: this definitely needs smoked salmon or other protein. Otherwise it isn't very substantial. I had it with smoked salmon and it really hit the spot. The service was polite and attentive. We're excited to return for our next visit

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Q Kitchen | Bar - Dining Area

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Q Kitchen | Bar - All American (elected boiled eggs, chicken sausage, and wheat toast)

All American (elected boiled eggs, chicken sausage, and wheat toast)

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Carriqui - Botana Platters are part of every good time in South Texas, and Carriqui will offer with three options.

Carriqui

4.4(751 reviews)
5.5 mi•Tobin Hill
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Beautiful restaurant. Service is very good. Had ceviche, tuna al pastor, and the corn cakes. The…read morescallop ceviche was a bit bland but I like the crunchiness of the green apple. I didn't need extra fat from avocado after the corn cakes since it doesn't add much flavor to the dish. The corn cakes are good and I will order again but not as good as some other cornbread. It came with 2 cakes. One was undercooked and one has a crispy crust. The undercooked one was my favorite. It is more moist with soft in the middle. Tuna Al Pastor has a kick but nothing special. Tres Leches was beautiful. 4/5. I like the fresh fruits to cut down the sweetness. The cake was a bit in the dense side. The icing on top was thick. I wish it was a fluffy whip cream to cut down from all the sweetness. Overall it's still a better tres leches than other places in the area.

I uploaded the pictures of these restaurant last year but somehow didn't write a review. Wow …read more. So where do I begin. I still remember how tasteful everything was. It was probably our most favorite place that we ate while in San Antonio. The ambiance was great, beautifully decorated restaurant with great service. The cocktails were delicious so we had a few. The food was flavorful and unique. We had a wonderful dinner with my family at Carriqui.

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Carriqui - The interior atrium above the Carriqui Bar brings fills the space with natural sunlight.

The interior atrium above the Carriqui Bar brings fills the space with natural sunlight.

Carriqui - Carriqui's award winning margaritas are perfect for good times and great stories.

Carriqui's award winning margaritas are perfect for good times and great stories.

Carriqui - Guacamole - simple, fresh, and perfect for getting started.

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The Big Bib BBQ - bbq - Updated October 2026

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