27 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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 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.“

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

“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.“

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

“This BBQ joint is the real deal! The pot master is doing his thang! The staff is amazing! They are welcoming, friendly and helpful. The brisket was so tender and perfectly seasoned. The ribs were on point. Was my first time having oxtails and they were delicious. The baked beans were so flavorful, potato salad was so fresh and the BBQ sauce is house made and PERFECT & ADDICTING! I will be coming back and recommend it!!!“

“★★★★ 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.“

“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.“

“The food was excellent. The portions were about what you would expect for the price. The staff was really friendly and helpful. I have some added suggestions for the dining room area. Having fresh cut lemons for the ice tea, salt and pepper shakers at the tables, and a roll of paper towels at the tables.“

“Atmosphere was great, went during lunch so it was super calm. BBQ was good, like 7 out of ten. Brisket could use more smoke, jalapeño sausage was great and pulled pork had good flavor. Ribs were a little dry but good flavor. Potato salad was good and Mac and cheese was really good. Would recommend, and it looks like it could be a fun evening spot with live music.“

“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!“

“Great BBQ ! We will definitely be going back !“

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

“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.“

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

“As someone who was born & raised out of state, I was excited about Gen opening up in San Antonio, TX.

We went tonight for dinner at $33 per person which included cooked meats, uncooked meats and appetizers. It’s $20 extra for premium meat options. They have a beautiful atmosphere.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ out of 5 for their atmosphere, pricing and options.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ out of 5 for the service we experienced. We went around 8:30P. I believe our waitress was fairly new and they were more focused on cleaning. Understandable but it made it difficult for us to order more meats, water, etc.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 1/2 out of 5 for their food. They automatically bring out bowls of rice. They had some great cooked meats, uncooked meats and appetizer options. My only suggestion to them would be to list their menu differently. It can look a bit overwhelming to look at for those who are unfamiliar with the meats. Would not recommend as a first time kbbq experience due to this.“

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