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

This is everything that Texas barbecue should be. Full stop. The mains are flawless. Expertly executed brisket, bold smoked turkey, juicy chicken with crispy skin, two kinds of sausage, ribs; you simply can't go wrong. The sides are what food dreams are made of. Sweet potato casserole, cheesy potatoes (think loaded potatoes au gratin), mac & cheese, flavorful beans, potato salad... your biggest problem is choosing what to eat! The people here are incredibly kind and helpful. From suggestions and sage guidance, to throwing a joke here and there to make you feel like you're just here for food at a friend's place. We were lucky enough to meet the pit master on our first visit. The humility on this lady was the stuff that most people aspire to. Imagine being one of a handful of female pitmasters in Texas (a state known to excel in this cuisine) and not having an ego about you. This lady is one in a billion, and she needs to be revered and adored. We always leave here with full hearts and full bellies, and we try to plan our next visit as soon as possible. read more

The food is so good it brought me out of review hibernation. Literally everything was amazing! The service, the facility and obviously, the food! So much flavor .... So much love put into it. That's what separates this bbq spot from others. You can feel the passion and you can taste the passion. I did a happy dance with every bite. You have to come out and try it! read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Brisket, sausage (mild & spicy), Mac n Cheese, green beans, sweet potato casserole and loaded potato casserole. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Good brisket. I like to mix the lean slices and a few fatty slices ;) I usually order the brisket plat with green beans and potato casserole. Love the baked potato casserole! Friendly staff. read more

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! read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Fried Catfish - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The 30 minute wait for the catfish was worth it. The fish was fresh and piping hot (they don't cook it until you order it. My boyfriend loved the sliced brisket plate. We both had the sweet potatoes casserole - that alone was worth the trip. Counter service was good (they warned me about the wait) and the prices very reasonable. read more

No surprise here, always fantastic. Be sure to arrive early if you have something specific in mind. Once they run out of something, that's it for the day! I appreciate that, as you know everything is always fresh. I also find it very mindful for cost, for themselves and the consumer. Cut off/close time is firm, but food is worth making plans for and service is friendly! read more

Had to visit Big Bib bbq once I found out they had 'Filthy fries' , I got the brisket for my protein. Starts off with a bed of crinkle fries, Mac n cheese then chopped brisket topped with regular and Carolina bbq sauces. It was so good and the price was around $11 & I couldn't stop eating them. I will be back! read more

Awesomely delicious food with great service! Prices are good but the food is better. I got the turkey leg they were promoting online. It was soft, tasty & hot! The fries were seasoned to perfection. My wife got a baked potato with brisket, overflowing. I had to help her eat some & the brisket was awesome! We will come back for more! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Sauce variety and labeled if you have to pass them out... - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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 read more

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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. read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Notice the thickness of the brisket and chucks of sausage even after asking for thinner slices on the sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Some of the BEST BBQ in San Antonio. The brisket, sausage, and turkey are mouth watering good. I love their stuffed baked potatoes. My husband loves their ribs. Honestly there is nothing bad on this menu. I just wish it wasnt so far away from where I live. However whenever we are on that side of town it is our "go to" place for lunch or dinner. read more

I picked up some baby back ribs, and they were descent. The customer service was OK. I noticed an employee going over and beyond for a certain customer, which was a turn off since the level of service wasn't consistent. I'm still waiting to discover some great tasting, fall off the bone bbq in the San Antonio area. read more

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 read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Inside restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My go to BBQ spot, the only place I can find rib tips, the brisket is divine. The customer service is amazing, everyone welcomes you with a smile. read more

It reminded me of Rudy's BBQ. Great food and friendly staff. The Mac and cheese was delicious, love the hot spicy bbq sauce. We got the half chicken, ribs, loaded potato with brisket, Mac and cheese. Only thing missing was a crisp Coke, they serve Pepsi products. We will come back read more

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!

Our first time in this side of town and we did great picking Big Bib bbq for lunch. Those triTip was mouth watery tastety with pulled pork yummyness and fall off the bone short ribs definitely satisfied our hunger. Added with jalapeno sausage mmm mmm good. Great place for a gathering as they do have a roomy patio extension, service is quick and checking on us for anything we need was a friendly gesture. This place will be a plus on our trip! THANK YOU!!! read more

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! read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Love this place but they close every night at 7. You've got to be there by 6:30 at the latest for a to-go. Excellent food but the hours of operation limit it. I've not eaten there but I think besides getting to-go orders you'd have to be there by 6:00 pm at the latest. But the food and variety of BBQ sauces are fantastic! I'd give it five stars except for the time restrictions. read more

My family and I stopped here randomly on our way back to Dallas from Port A, and we were not disappointed! The service was great, restaurant was clean, and the food was delicious. The sweet potato casserole was SOOOO GOOD!!! read more

I recently tried this BBQ spot, and while the food itself was flavorful and cooked well, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. The portions were surprisingly small for the price, which was disappointing, especially for a BBQ place where you expect hearty servings. What really brought the experience down, though, was the customer service. The staff seemed disinterested and unhelpful, which made the visit feel unwelcoming. Good food can only carry a restaurant so far--service and value matter just as much. If you're only looking for taste, the BBQ is solid. But if you value good service and reasonable portion sizes, this place may not be the best choice. read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Half a pound of ribs - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Long story short. Ribs: not seasoned well. Green beans: tasted canned and overcooked. Mac & cheese: soupy and taste was off. Potato salad: chunky & undercooked and worse than what's sold in grocery stores. Ended up tossing it. Total let down. read more

Never been there before. I tried a little bit of everything. So good I feel like coming back right for another pulled pork sandwich. Really professional and friendly service. Please start making beef ribs. Thank you for all the great BBQ. read more

My co-workers and I had lunch from here. Let me tell you that my chicken was delicious and tender. I had Green beans as well that were seasoned just right. But that sweet potato dish, o my god! Just super delicious. I wish I had pictures to share but just know I'd you haven't tried it please do. read more

We ordered brisket and sweet potato casserole. The food was ok, but the customer service was a hot mess. I asked them for marbled brisket and the lady told me that it however they cut it, is what I would get. They are so rude and not very welcoming. I was told they were out of ribs out of turkey out of chicken, but then when other people walked in shortly after me. They were told how long the wait would be for those items. The customer service is definitely not consistent. One of the ladies was even getting on to a co worker for saying they he had chicken in the case again. It's off putting. I definitely will not be returning anytime soon, if ever. read more

Located in a sort of seedy side of town behind a mechanic shop. Apparently used to be behind a car wash. Impression not that good initially but very friendly staff warmed me up. Also quite a steady stream of customers says a lot. Got brisket sandwhich and potatoe salad. Very good but about a quarter was inedible burnt ends and so I felt jipped! Yummy tangy sauce and they have a spicy and regular bbq sauce too. Need diet sodas and more variety of drinks in general. Liked the picnic benches outside but lots of flies. read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Brisket plate with potatoe salad. Yes it was good! - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Wow, this place is excellent!! We needed last-minute catering for a funeral and Big Bib came through! Shelby was helpful and friendly, and made our order come together perfectly. Normally I don't care for brisket because it's often dry/tough; Big Bib had the best brisket I've ever had! The pulled pork is also amazing. A+ for the sweet potato casserole. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the food. It's so good I had the leftovers for breakfast. Fantastic food and friendly and helpful customer service is a winning combo. Thank you Big Bib for coming through for us! read more

Idk if the staff or the ingredients were switched over the years but my experience here today was terrible the food doesn't taste the same as when I was first recommended this place now it's at the bottom of my list would not recommend this place to anyone else read more

Post from my Dad: We went for an after church meal and it was fantastic! Such a warm welcome from eating at a typical chain restaurant. The staff was very professional in their greeting and helping us navigate the menu. They came to the table to check on us too. I could not eat all my plate. The ribs and rib tips fell off the bones. In fact, it seemed to melt in my mouth. The collard greens were just like grandma's. Sadly, my daughter only shared a finger tip of her catfish. Lol I will return before I head back to the East Coast. Thank you for your service to our country and to SATX! read more

Brisket was good, the side of baked cassorale was even better. Would give 5 stars but they gave me pickles and onions when I asked for none of those. read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Amazing taste This is Baked Potato Casserole. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I am sorry to say this was super disappointing as I have been here before and loved the ribs. I think it is a different rib or turkey and was not fall off the bone goodness. The turkey had a terrible consintency, very fake processed meat. I purchased this turkey to freeze for thanksgiving and had to throw it away. Not worth the drive for me to go back and give it a second chance. So sorry to post a neg review. They used to be so spot on. read more

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

Our second time here and all the food was amazing Would definitely come back Great service great food A must try! read more

BBB, You gots to be kidding me. REALLY, FRFR, ARE ALL CUSTOMERS receiving this type of serving or is it just because I was a take out, of color and didn't tip??? I picked this order up today and this is what I got for 14.99. The food was tasty but I got five rib tips (mind you half of the rip tip is bone) so I am devastated. Had I not been so far, I would have taken that order back. THIS IS SO UNACCEPTABLE AND BIG BIB, IF YOU ARE TO SURVIVE, YOU NEED TO DO BETTER. SMDH I just recommend you inquire about their serving of rib tips for a plate and look at your order prior to leaving the establishment. BBB, SO WRONG! read more

The Big Bib BBQ - Rib tips, green beans and baked potato. - Barbeque Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went on a Friday evening with my 83 year old mother about 4:30. Parking lot was empty, but could see there were people inside. Was treated by friendly cashier when we walked in. They were patient and will to explain the menu. They were already out of bbq ribs mush to my Mom's disappointment, but she ordered the beef tips and I got the brisket. We both got the potato casserole and the sweet potato casserole as our sides. Mom didn't care for her beef tips so I traded her by brisket. She loved it and the sweet potato casserole (I ended up trading her my sweet potato casserole for her regular potato casserole,). When we got our plates I thought for sure we would have leftovers, but we all but licked our plates clean! The food was delicious. We tried the BBQ rib sauce and the sweet sauce and both were good. There is also a spicy sauce, but we are wimpy so no go on that, lol. By the time we were ready to leave the place was packed and people were coming in for to go orders (by that time they just had the pulled pork, brisket and I think chicken left). The place was clean and looked like a BBQ joint. Would eat here again! read more

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Not enough for your money. They need give you more for the price of the plates. Will not be returning read more

Big Bib had delicious rib tips and chicken! My husband had a chicken plate with green beans and pinto beans. I had the rib tips and potato salad, and green beans. Everyone's a winner when eating there! It was crowded. The restaurant is clean and neat. It's loud because there's a TV and music playing, but that adds to the down-home feeling you get when you walk through the door. The only bad news was that I couldn't call it in because the items I called for may not be there. It's on a first come, first serve basis, so they don't take call-in orders on certain days. read more