Excellent brisket and the corn pudding side (think corn bread), if different and delicious…read more The place is light and airy sort of like eating on a big back porch and the staff is friendly.

The food is delicious. Reasonable prices. Great customer service. Close to downtown and UTRGV.read more

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.

The only BBQ restaurant ranked above this one in Brownsville is Vera's, which is known for its…read moreJames Beard award winning barbacoa cachete, NOT for brisket, which all reviews rank as mediocre. RJ's does superb brisket. It STARTS by using USDA Prime brisket, which, I believe, no other BBQ place in Brownsville or Harlingen uses---please correct me, because I will check those places out---USDA PRIME brisket is literally a cut above. Once you understand that, and that it is well seasoned and smoked, you understand why it is the best BBQ in Brownsville. It has a location in the Sunrise mall which is the best food court food evah. The moist brisket is wonderful. You want barbacoa/cachete (cheek meat), go to Vera's. You want Brisket, RJ's.

Unfortunately. I had high hopes for this place. Brisket isn't smoked. It's either oven or crockpot…read more Think of it as going to bday party and they're serving brisket. I really did try to enjoy it but it wasn't it. The barbecue sauce tasted like baby rays. The potato seemed bought from somewhere. Save yourself the money and get Rudy's instead.

This screams Texas BBQ! There's nothing like accidentally finding an amazing BBQ spot. We missed…read moreour exit off the highway and passed by. Saw all the cars lined up and decided we needed to line up too! It's clean and comfortable. The staff were all very welcoming and helped us through the menu. Everything was perfectly seasoned with a good spicy kick! We took dessert to go because we were so full. If its as good as it looks, and as amazing as the main course, we are probably going to be in a food coma by the time we finish it all. Definitely recommend. Be ready for a little spice (or a lot)!

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

Been here a couple times when in town and it's always delicious! You order at the front and then…read morebasically get all your food before you leave the register. Quick and easy to order and they will let you sample meats before you order! Place feels like a souther bbq picnic table joint.

If you know you know! This place has fantastic flavors coming out of here. Soon as you walk in your…read morehit with that Smokey flavor smell and nostalgic vibe that's transports you to the past. If you're now sure what to order or how to order just ask the staff they are super friendly and excited to help try some delicious bbq! I truly love this spot the fun old school vibes here remind me of home! Tahoe to be exact! Super fun for family or big party's as there's lots of room for dinning and plenty of TVs to keep everyone entertained! I ordered half pound of brisket and half pound of chopped brisket with sauce with sides of hot bbq beans and potato salad and couple slices of bread. The brisket was pretty moist big old smoke ring and bursts with that Smokey flavor! The thin slices with some bbq sauce just melts in your mouth! The chopped brisket with sauce was fantastic too paired all this with some pickles and bites of the little jalapeños chefs kiss! Baked beans were really good and the potato salad was a nice touch too! I'll definitely be back for some cold beers and super bomb bbq!

Went here today. The beef tacos were really good. Not too much food and not too little. The server…read morewe had was great. She kept the table at flow and was not too aggressive but kept drinks full and table cleaned. Such a home feeling while being there. The atmosphere gave comfort and peace.

Nice old school dining experience. Plenty of free parking on site. Service is casual and friendly…read morebut a bit slow. Food is good at acceptable prices. Pretty limited beer selection. Not a destination but acceptable option in area.

I went for much one day with a friend, loved my burger so much, and I'm not a big burger person,…read morewent back the next evening for dinner with my husband. At lunch we learned one of the bartenders makes his own michelada mix and Bloody Mary mix. He gave us a sample, the best I've tasted. The corn appetizer, I highly recommend. Well I haven't had a bad dish there yet. This will be my burger go to place!

This place was a highly recommend. The interior has some cool decor and seemed like it be a cool…read moreplace for a burger and beer. Walked in on a dead Sunday and were waited on quickly. The food was not fast but if it's good then it's worth the wait. It fell short. The flavor was too salty on the meat and way too many fries. The sweet potato fries were over done and overwhelmed the plate unfortunately. Presentation was not a strong suit this day. The pickle was a thin sliver and so disappointing. Folks started to trickle in and when the meal arrived no napkins or ketchup were provided. Our young lady waitress kept sitting in an area by the bar and was on her phone. We had 2 burgers delivered while our third person waited more than 15 minutes for their order. Not a good look if customer service is a priority at this establishment.

The Open fire grilled carne asadas are the bomb here! The family parrilladas are MASSIVE here!…read more Get here with an appetite because you'll need it! Before the main course parrillada comes out, they of course will set up some delicous house made salsas with home made tostaditas. Then they bring the home cooked Ranchero Beans! Then followed up with queso flamillado, chicharones, and pork carnitas for the whole table!!! Thats just for starters, Then comes out the Fajitas, ribs, sausages, chicken, with thier side serving of grilled whole onions and whole potatoes with thier fixings!!! Go hard or go home!

The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was casual, laid-back, and…read morerelaxing.

After waiting over an hour to be seated we were not at all disappointed…read more The food was amazing, and as busy as they are and always are the server, Andre didn't miss a beat. It's a little loud but that's Texas Roadhouse and we wouldn't expect anything different. Thank you for helping us celebrate my husband's birthday.

The service was ok, I had a grilled chicken Avacado sandwich which was undercooked. The wine glass…read morewas dirty, the lasagna was just ok. The pizza was alright. Sadly disappointed considering our neighbors tell us they are regulars there. Over all just ok.

You can't go wrong with Bubba's, a subsidiary of Texas Road House, a bit more casual and less…read moreexpensive. Honestly their food is consistent and delicious. I think they have one of the best burgers around. And, a unique steak (better than TRH), the most tender ribeye with a unique coffee glaze, that I've never seen before. Sorry, got to get some of that steak.