29 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Helotes

“The food truck comes to our neighborhood every so often on Friday evening and we enjoy being able to have family dinner at the neighborhood center. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has gone downhill over the course of the year we have lived here. Tonight, I ordered the loaded Pulled Pork potato....the potato is just cut in half (not fluffed up) with pork and shredded cheese thrown in the middle. The potato is a brown/tan color and it is not even cooked completely- meaning I can not eat it. The entire thing is Luke warm at best....What a giant disappointment and a waste of $12. My kids got the nachos and they also were a disappointment . I really hope they get someone to work the truck that actually takes pride in the food they are serving.“

“Rios for the win!! So delicious.“

“Been a few years since my last visit as ive traveled a lot of for work outside the Metropolitan area. Got there just before the lunch rush.
Ordered 2 PC fried chicken and a chopped beef sandwich and a Dr pepper.
It didn't take long to get. The chicken wasn't piping hot, but was crispy and moist. They done away with the Louisiana hot sauce bottles for in store dining. You now must request hot sauce packets.
The chopped beef sandwich wasn't horrible, but they've definitely reduced the amount they put on the sandwich. Could be they were slammed in the kitchen due to the lunch hour.
The place was still clean as I've come to expect.“

“Shout out to Schott's Meat Market for having great quality meats! The prime angus brisket I purchased was A1!!“

“I really like when the food doesn’t need bbq sauce!“

“The food here is incredible! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.“

“we always go here and have always been happy with our order. This time was a little disappointed in the peach cobbler. I ordered to small servings and both were filled less than half.“

“If you are looking for fast food TX BBQ I’m not quite sure why you would go anywhere else. This place puts Bill Miller’s to shame. It’s been quite some time since I’ve been to Smokey MO’s but all I know is every time I go I am impressed. The meat is so tender and not chewy at all. The brisket has a nice layer of fat marbled in it and the chicken was seasoned very well. The pinto beans taste more like refried beans with bits of brisket in it. Again this is a go to quick spot for some TX BBQ.“

“Found this place while visiting San Antonio and decided to give it a try. The reviews were right: this place if fantastic! The loaded baked potato with brisket was huge! Two people could easily share this! And while sometimes restaurants will serve up large portions to make up for quality, that’s not the case here. The brisket was excellent and the potato was cooked to perfection. The ribs were perfectly done as well. Very flavorful and juicy. We also had the Mac Daddy sandwich. Another excellent choice. Brisket and mac and cheese on a grilled cheese. So tasty! The food and service were both excellent! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Ate there for the first time this weekend and it was so so good, they were so accommodating since we were from out of town and could not take our food to go. We will definitely be going again very soon!!!“

“Great place!!! my son feel made a comment that he felt as though he’s part of the neighborhood We are from out of town. 😆“

“I definitely recommend El Monte BBQ for your next baby shower, event or family gathering. They were extremely friendly, on time. Everyone was asking where the Brisket was from and how tasty and delicious everything was. They definitely did not disappoint and will recommend to anyone looking for good brisket and friendly customer service.“

“My wife and I went today for lunch, she had the Chicken fried chicken and I had a burger with mushrooms and sautéed onions. Also a cactus blossom for appetizer. By far some of the best food we have had in a while. Complements to the chef and team. Devon was our waiter and he was great! We will be asking for him for now on when we go back. Also if you haven’t tried the Raspberry tea, you’re missing out lol. Just wanted to share cause great service is hard to find these days and again great job!“

“Bread loaf was delicious, macaroni and cheese was to die for just wasn’t a fan of the brisket.“

“Very good first time it was very clean and food was pretty good.“

“Shared the family order of fish with co-workers, for lunch, and it was delicious! Fish and fries had a great flavor, and tarter sauce tastes homemade. Will definitely try this place again.“

“Amazing food and customer service!!! Everyone was so welcoming, will definitely be returning.“

“There isn't just one thing about this place that brings us back.... it's the consistency of its parts! The bartenders are all friendly and knowledgeable, and honest. The drinks are better than most places. The atmosphere is relaxed and warm. It's what you would want to be doing even if it didn't exist, so having it here, in real life, makes all the more special! My favorite is TommieGirl! She rocks!“

“Great BBQ. Great service.“

“It was great but our server told us that our meal came with two sides each then we noticed we had to pay for 3 out of the 4 sides. Got some story that made no sense.“

“Rudy's has always been one of our favorite destinations. This place is the original, but it needs a bit of attention. The fountain drinks are inside of the gasoline station area, and there is only one attendant. She is running around doing a lot, and you can tell. I saw several people waiting to be attended. You have to request the water cups and the non standard bbq sauce. All of which is addressed in the other branches. The atmosphere is very rustic, but a bit too much. It needs an update but I don't quite know how to state it. Maybe better chairs, or different decorations, but it looks like it hasn't changed since it was built. Of course... delicious food. But by the time I sat down to enjoy it, it had cooled down too much for my liking.“

“Idk what the comments below are talking about but I just had my bday lunch here with a 12 top and the service, cuts of meat, drinks, and having the place all to ourselves was the best bday meal I could've asked for. I'm so excited to have this chain in San Antonio now so I dont have to travel all the way to Dallas to get good kbbq!!!“

“This place is very very clean. The employees were pleasant. This was our first visit here. Everyone's taste is different. I thought the fried fish and hushpuppies were amazing. With mac and cheese, you never know so many places do it differently. This was more of a creamy white cheese. It was good, not great. The green beans were great with meat and tomatoes in them. The atmosphere was amazing. The restrooms were cute, well-stocked, and very clean. When we entered all the tables and floors were clean. The pinto beans were wonderful. We will visit again. We forgot our left overs on the table. The waiter ran out with a big smile.“

“Amazing food and amazing service! Beautiful table decor! Will continue to use them for all future events!“

“The meals were good but they forgot to give me my pecan pie and it was paid for 😞.“

“Audra M. was notably one of the best servers we've had in a very long time across a large variety of nicer dine-in restaurants. To begin with, we were celebrating my girlfriend's and her dad's birthday and brought a red velvet cake. Without hesitation, Audra offered to put it in the guest refrigerator while we ate. That is something NO ONE has ever done in the past. It seems relatively basic, but it opened up some table space and kept it nice and cold. Little things like that really go a long way in the service industry. She went above and beyond to make accomodations for us, keep our drinks refilled, and quick witted taking notes for our order. Obviously, that kind of job is easier when you can multitask well and memorize a lengthy list of requests. Thank you Audra for outstanding service! This is why we don't go to Texas Roadhouse anymore.“

“Thank you Alexis (manager)! We had ordered through the drive thru last Sunday and when we got home, part of our order was wrong. We called and she was ready to help us and correct the mistake!!“

“I haven't had the pleasure of visiting yet, but I've ordered delivery a couple of times recently and been super pleased, and my kids loved it too. Pretty sure these are the same folks who operated under the same name a while back around Bandera. This place serves decadent, mouthwatering Memphis style bbq. This is the food you want to be putting in your face. 😀“

“Love the vibe here everyone’s happy“