23 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Helotes

“First time trying B Daddy’s BBQ and wow it was delicious! We definitely plan on going back!“

“Rios for the win!! So delicious.“

“The #1 Bill Miller's hands down. Their BBQ chicken salad delight always delivers! And I don't have to ask for bbq sauce or crackers either. Natalie was very pleasant and service very prompt! A+ I drive past other locations to eat at this one!“

“This is the best place for wild game processing. I recommend Schotts to all my clients. From bacon wrapped chopped steaks to chorizo and buck sticks and sausage. It’s all top notch. I purchased the bacon wrapped jalapeño popper stuffed chicken yesterday. It is a 10 out of 10. So easy to make and it’s big enough to share. I made it for dinner last night and I’m having it for lunch today. The broccoli cheese and rice stuffed bacon wrapped chicken thighs are equally as good. Both locations are always clean and well maintained and the staff is very friendly. I’ve never had a bad experience with them. I highly recommend them. Oh, and the ribeyes…honestly the best I’ve had. Perfect marbling. And the young, sweet girl at the counter even showed me how to determine if a steak is fresh or not.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

“I ordered a full chicken for pickup and it was ready quickly. I really appreciated that it came already cut, which felt like a nice extra touch. The chicken was very tender and moist, and overall I really liked it. I would give it 5 out of 5, but there was an excessive amount of black pepper, which I personally do not like at all, not even a little. It would be great to have an option for people who do not enjoy spicy or heavily seasoned food. Aside from that, everything was great. I will try the BBQ next time and hopefully it is not spicy.“

“Delicious Barbacoa! Staff is friendly and quick! Customer service is great! The homemade tamales here are the best!“

“incredible, amazing staff and the burnt ends are out of this world. i got a 2 meat plate with burnt ends and the poblano sausage with brisket baked beans and banana pudding. price was a little steep but with rising prices of meat it was expected. they were offering 10 dollars off any orders 40 dollars or more which absolutely helped offset the price. i dont think i could go anywhere else for bbq after eating here. restaurant was extremely clean and a good place to cool off after being out in the summer heat“

“★★★★ El Monte BBQ is an absolute gem! The food is incredibly flavorful, with perfectly grilled meats that are juicy and packed with smoky goodness. The portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is warm and inviting—perfect for both casual meals and family gatherings. If you’re craving authentic, delicious BBQ, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“Great BBQ. Great service.“

“Ok so this is my first time here with my girlfriend and she order the texas size chicken fried steak with mash and sweet corn and I order the 1/2 pound burger with fries overall taste was great the portions were not what they seem but tasted good the corn was a little more sweet but it was ok the manager Lisa was very accommodating but they can make the food bigger for the price !!“

“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 ! We will definitely be going back !“

“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!“

“Ultimate 3 meat sandwich was amazing. The brisket and pork were juicy, tender, and flavorful!“

“The best barbacoa place in town!!!“

“The best 😍😍😍😍 tamales and barbacoa“

“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.“