39 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Alamo

“not getting better ....so sad- it use to be really good“

“I am regular GW client and BIG fan as well. I had two good friends visiting from upstate New York who really wanted to see what the GW hype was all about for themselves. “Are they a really a top 5 Texas bbq joint?” After trying GW’s exquisite food and experiencing their one of a kind Texas/RGV hospitality, there was zero doubt left…one of the best in Texas and maybe the country! From the moment we arrived, first in line, I might add, my buddies and I were welcomed and made to feel like part of their team. Our hour and a half wait in line felt like 15 minutes after being welcomed by several of their employees. Then there was the food! We ordered BIG! From their trademark brisket, to their unique sides (like cheesy fideo), the best bite was the next that we took. We were also approached one their magnificent chefs, hosts and awesome co-owner George Watts III. GW really made my friend’s experience a memorable one and again proved that without question, they are one of the best and only getting better. Thank you George and the GW family!“

“First time and we love it can’t complain 10/10“

“It was my wife and I first time eating here today and it was delicious. Good smokey B.B.Q and good customer service. We definitely recommend.“

“This place is amazing, The brisket is so tender and juicy. The brussel sprouts are by far the best I've ever eaten .“

“Omg where do I start:….. Best customer service the Brisket is my favorite let it be in plate or sandwich Don’t forget THE (Peach Cobbler or apple cobbler and Ice Cream) for desert. And they have a gooood Ice Tea Y’all.“

“I visited Vargas BBQ recently and it was an outstanding experience. I had the Tejano Plate, which came with a perfect variety of chicken, sausage, and brisket everything was seasoned beautifully. My wife had the **brisket and pork ribs, and she agreed that every bite was delicious.
The sides were the real stars of the meal; the green spaghetti was unique and flavorful, and the jalapeño cream corn had just the right amount of kick.
The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff makes you feel right at home. I’m only giving it 4.5 stars instead of a full 5 because they tend to sell out of certain items quickly due to their popularity, so make sure to get there early to catch the full menu! Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic flavor.“

“I came from San Antonio just to eat here.. what more can I say“

“The bbq is good and they give you samples of each meat for first timers. It's a bit too smokey for me. Service was great, friendly. Old folks may have a challenge hearing what they say, kinda noisy at the counter.
Table was not cleaned well, sticky.“

“Rick delivered 3 lbs of fatty brisket to our home for our swimming group of 9 in our backyard. Turned out beautiful. No leftovers!! Any backyard party should include this as a main course!! Plenty of sides too!! Will do it again… Thanks Rick & HEB!“

“I took my daughter here for lunch. The waiter explained the menu pretty good and helped us along in the ordering process. Went to make sauces and another worker was great. Explained the sauces and even brought me a sauce he made to try. Food came and the food was really good.
Miso Hotpot with beef and chicken
BBQ was steak and bulgogi“

“Excelente servicio y la comida deliciosa!!“

“We found Joe's by accident and thought we would give them a try. We've had his Brisket, Ribs, Loaded Potatoes, Cheeseburgers and tonight his Street Tacos! Everything is always excellent! And I love his homemade French fries! They remind me of the ones my Mother would make. His prices are always reasonable and you get big portions. Joe's 18 year old daughter is the pitmaster and she does a wonderful job! we highly recommend this little family owned BBQ place. stop by, you won't be disappointed! Tell Joe that Don sent you!“

“Best experience ever we have been coming here for a while now but today we had amazing service. Yosiel did such a great job will definitely come back !! You all more servers like him .. Good job Yosiel !!!“

“Love it! The food quality is consistently outstanding. The service is excellent.“

“best customer service. fastest servers, and delicious food. see for yourself.“

“Just had 3 of the best barbacoa tacos I have ever had! Ordered 3 on corn tortillas and basically got 6 for that price. Not greasy and the tortillas were perfectly handmade. The way they double stack the tortillas is excellent! The photo speaks for itself! Highly recommend!“

“Home , RGV to visit family, craving for BBQ and cousin suggested Ace’s BBQ figuring they knew what I loved. At Edinburg location the place was kinda hidden finding out it was well worth it… brisket was super moist, sausage was on spot, as was the pork having ordered the the huge 3 meats botana plate served over tortilla chips w/ melted cheese (I was hooked)! Well presented and served and you got my business when I return home 3 times a year over Rudy’s.. Great Job and keep it up!.. Sides were very good but I was there for the meats.“

“Love this place! Had dinner at the bar last night and Blanca took great care of us! She has been our bartender twice and we totally enjoyed everything both times! She is awesome and we look forward to going back again soon! Thanks Bar B Cutie and thank you Blanca for always making everything great!“

“Edgar and Maribel go above and beyond to provide the best customer service. They make sure your food is fresh and that your order is accurate. Kudos to Reyna’s BBQ for the best food and friendly staff.“

“Convenient. They sell majority what u need. Also fresh food like tortillas barbacoa, tacos, tamales, breakfast, lunch, carnitas Chicharones... They also have raspados and chips with cheese or other snacks! Great place! It does get busy tho.

Parking: Parking is a lil hectic sometimes but it mostly gets packed in the morning and especially on weekends in the morning.

Kid-friendliness: All families are allowed

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it's accessible“

“RICE, POTATOES,RIBS ARE DELICIOUS 😋😋😋😋“

“Great food and exceptional service. This is where you want to eat. You are treated like family.“

“I stopped by El Rey de las Costillas after passing by this place a few times. Every time I drove by, it smelled increíble, so today I finally decided to stop and check it out. They do have a drive-thru, but I went inside since it was my first time.

As soon as I walked in, I wasn’t greeted. There was an older, chaparrita waitress who straight up gave me looks, like she was judging me up and down, wondering what I was doing there. I told her it was my first time and that I’d passed by before because it always smells so good. You could tell she was rushing me and basically wanted me in and out.

I ordered the parrillada #3 ribs, fajita, sausage, and chicken for about $50. I also got an agua fresca de sandía, and honestly it was really good, super refreshing.

Now let’s talk about the food.
The costillas were delicious, the meat literally fell off the bone and tasted like barbacoa. The fajitas were super soft and full of flavor, also barbacoa vibes. The chicken was okay, pero le falta algo.

Overall, the food is really good, especially the ribs. The service though, not so much. Honestly, it’s probably better to just go through the drive-thru and not dine in.“

“Everything was delicious we went to celebrate my son 21th birthday they sang a song it was very nice everyone had a great time“

“Nice place to eat ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅🥛“

“The food was excellent and was reasonably priced. The service was great as well.“

“100/10 absolutely recommend. That smash burger is phenomenal👌🏽🔥 Great customer service as well.“

“Always a great experience when we come. Idk if he’s the manager or owner but the gentleman there is fantastic. Our service and food is always top tier. Highly recommend.“

“excelente servicio lo recomiendo“

“😍great food I eat here all the time food is always good. never disappointed“

“I dined at this location tonight, and immediately had to write this review. I am not normally a steak person but I wanted to try something new and was very pleasantly surprised! My server was Gabby and she made my experience 100 times better. One of the most attentive servers I have had the privilege of meeting. Food was very good, and Gabby made sure of it! Awesome service!!!“

“Muy bueno y lugar agradable“

“The food and service was awesome. The booth back we were sat at was filthy dirty. I didn't see it when we first sat down. As I looked around, I noticed that all the booths that I could see were also dirty. When the waitress asked how everything was we pointed it out to her. She agreed someone wasn't doing their job and she would let her manager know. We would like to go back because the food and service was so good. If we do I will be inspecting the booths and if they are still dirty we will leave and not ever go back. I didn't rate the atmosphere because of the dirty booth.“

“I need to upgrade my review for this LongHorn Steakhouse. I noticed I left a 2-star review back in 2017 after a disappointing experience. I've returned several times since then, and, after that visit in 2017, has been consistently positive since. Restaurants tend to have high employee turnover rates, and can have personnel issues from time to time - especially on challenging days when they're getting slammed like on that Mother's Day. So here's my redemption review...

This LongHorn Steakhouse is located on the north side of Interstate 2 (Expressway 83) in Weslaco, in front of the JCP and Academy stores and in between Texas Blvd. And N. Bridge Road.

The current management has maintained the property well. It is a handsome building with the trademark stonework facade, nicely landscaped, with ample, well lit parking. It is handicapped accessible, and high chairs for toddlers are available. It would be good for small groups as well as family get-togethers, and business lunch or date night.

They offer their signature steaks, burgers, salmon, chicken, some comfort food like their excellent mac n cheese, salads, and more.

I met some friends here for a late lunch on a Saturday around 4 PM. There was no wait. Our server did an incredible job, was friendly, attentive, and checked back on us several times. She kept our drinks filled and even offered a to-go cup as we were wrapping up.

The fresh baked bread and butter was delicious, served along with our drinks while we looked over the menu.

I ordered the 8 ounce sirloin, a loaded baked potato, and the crispy Brussels sprouts. I noticed the potato had a lot of salt encrusted on the skin, but since I did not eat the skin, it was not a problem - though it could be an issue for those on low-sodium diets. The Brussels Sprouts were crispy on the outside for the most part... I would have enjoyed them more a bit crisper and with some Balsamic vinager, but they were still pretty good. The steak was cooked as requested and delicious.

There was some background music, but it was at a decent level so it did not hinder our conversation.

I really enjoyed this visit and dining experience, recommend this LongHorn Steakhouse, and based on my last three visits am awarding them the full five stars.“

“la carne y el pan con mantequilla“

“$28 for 2 plates and one was burned. Usually recommend it but not today.“

“Taco Ole is the best.... The servers are very friendly they greet you with a smile they are very friendly.... Love the the chicken Fajita and Fajita are very delicious.....All the food is very delicious....“