El Monte BBQ
6526 Bandera Rd Suite 4, San Antonio
(210) 267-1356
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While the food was good and service nice, this place was filthy. Dusty and grimy everywhere. There was hair in the creamed corn and no hair nets on the servers. There is no excuse for this in my opinion. I won’t be going back. Ever.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ordering catering for an event and the food was amazing!! We got so many compliments on the brisket. the communication from start to end was above and beyond. Mr Jamie made sure to take time to go over all details a week before and then at delivery. We are so appreciative of the great customer service and quality of food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little whole in the wall! Brisket is moist and flavorful with not to much fat. Pan de campo and cornbread were really good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing barbacoa made on the pit! The fat holds the smoke very well. This is probably as authentic as it gets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Brisket and Ribs, Sausage, Potato Salad, Beans, Turkey, Cobbler, Charro Beans, Two Meat Plate Pork Ribs and Brisket Two Sides, Three Meats Plate 3 4 lb, Sandwiches, Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Sliced Brisket Sandwich, 1 Meat Plate, Brisket Taco, Smoked Brisket, 3 Taco Plate, Single Meat Plate w Two Sides, Brisket Sausage or Pulled Pork Taco, lbs Brisket
Amazing.
These guys love what they do, and it shows.
Best Barbacoa in town. Amazing tortillas and campo bread, best rice I’ve had in years.
Only tip- sell Bog Red!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My son recommended this great BBQ joint down the street from his work and we were not disappointed. This was the best BBQ my husband and I have had in quite sometime. Their food is delicious and worth the drive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Man, the brisket and ribs here were awesome—so tender they just fell right off the bone. The cream corn and beans were crazy good too, like the perfect sides. This place nailed it. I’m for sure coming back. Easy 5/5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket and Ribs, Beans, Charro Beans
Amazing brisket and cream corn. And everything, really. This is the best bbq spot in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here because of the good reviews, and I was incredibly disappointed. The rice was too salty, and the cream corn I received was spoiled and tasted like sour milk.
I called to inform the manager about the cream corn and he offered a refund. It turns out they are unable to give refunds on orders placed online. Would not recommend it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I came for the brisquit and was surprised by the amazing smokey flavor of the turkey, the bbq sauce was tangy but not overpowering for the BBQ, and the brisquit was pretty solid as far as flavor and how it fell apart, but the portions were perfect.
Potato salad was basic but good for a side, creamed corn wasn't runny nor chunky so perfect balance in my opinion.
They also have options for the bread side, ABSOLUTELY take the home made option as it comes with butter and honey and you won't regret it.
Downsides: small eating space and if it was busy limited parking, but thats nitpicking so if you are looking for great flavor BBQ for about the price you would expect for the quality, give this place a shot. (Also Kool aid was an option and I didn't realize I needed that as a drink with my BBQ but it was great lol)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Small bbq spot. Best brisket sandwich I've ever had. Will be back to try more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great fast BBQ. Owner says he makes all the food fresh everyday except the sausage. Don't forget to order the pan de campo .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My newest addiction. Brisket fresh hot and perfect. Ribs did not lack any flavor. Cream corn super delicious. Glad we finally got to try it. It’s a must go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket and Ribs, Sausage
Super friendly staff and awesome food. What’s not to love?! I stopped by to grab some lunch for the hubby and I. We got the 1-meat plate and the chopped brisket sandwich w/cheese. There’s plenty of outdoor seating and some space for the kiddos to run around. However, there are some tables inside but not ideal for a large groups (6+). Overall, highly recommend. Yum!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great people. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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