37 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Universal City

“I’ve never had Hawaiian food and I asked around n this place was recommended (: it was super yummy. I got the bbq plate and the spam musubi. I also got a side of the chicken katsu. Everything down to the side salad was good. I didn’t catch the person at the fronts name, but he was also super friendly and recommended the pink Hawaiian sun drink to me. Portions were large too, now I have lunch tmr for work. Thx L&L 🫶🫶“

“My visit to this Bill Miller's on 3.17.26 start it off not great in the Drive-Thru. I went inside. The staff was very pleasant to correct my order. The manager/lead was super friendly, professional, and accommodating to my request. When I left this establishment I felt appreciated as a customer by the staff members.“

“The good: Brisket and ribs were very tender potatoe salad was good green beans were good The Bad: No inside seating, both brisket and ribs were a little dry and could of used a little more seasoning. food might of been kept warm for a bit, the reason maybe why it was a little dry.“

“The ribs where the best I’ve had in a long time. I also had rice, beans and Mac and cheese with jalapeño no question it was a hit. I will definitely go back again.“

“The Purple Pig was recommended to me, and I recommend this outstanding BBQ eatery enthusiastically. The best pulled pork BBQ I've eaten has been in Tennessee. Nothing to compare. We'd pick up frozen pulled pork in Tennessee and bring it back to Texas as a treat. Nothing to compare until our first visit to The Purple Pig in June. Meets and exceeds our high standards to perfection. Don't miss this delightful experience. There are many things that makes the pulled pork extraordinary. Quality. Pecan smoked, not common to Texas. Wonderful sides. Add to the excellence of the food is the service and the quaint, charming setting. Five stars.“

“Great food and staff was very helpful. The food was prepared well especially for it being a quicker dining experience. They helped is when we had questions and were professional and patient in their training (we had a new hire taking our order). I had their food a few times through catering events but this was the first time in person. We will definitely be back!“

“Great food, amazing staff and awesome music Jennifer Tomme-Watler Rubenv Rubenv Jimmy Spacek 🎸🎙️🎸🎙️“

“well there was no highlight. the food was all leftovers and it was cold. not impressed at all.“

“Great service....lots of things to chose from. Our server Kristina was very knowledgeable and friendly. She as sweet and explained the menu so we knew what everything was.“

“My brother travels nearly an hour just to get barbacoa and tamales from here. My cousin travels 30 mins. My best friend nearly 30 mins. My mom passes at least 3 other places to take the 20 min drive. Everyone LOVES this place. Always the same good food. You will NOT be disappointed.“

“Always take your receipt , yesterday me and my hubby went there for lunch , we paid , I did a custom tip and didn’t take a receipt , well now today when checking my bank account my waitress took the liberty to tip herself an extra $15 but of course since I didn’t take the receipt I can’t dispute it , so if you’re gonna eat there always take your receipt but overall the food is good“

“I recently had a seminar at this location. This is a new location that I tried out in this area. What a big surprise! I found the place to be very appealing. The food was absolutely delicious, especially their beans! A big shout out to Kaitlyn for helping me organize this event. A great big, thank you to Jake Melvin and Lindsey for providing the best service ever to our customers! Definitely a place I would like to come back and visit!“

“First time here today & definitely will be going again it’s a small place but they made room for me & my family to sit down & enjoy the food truly amazing people !!! If your looking for great bbq this is the place god bless y’all“

“the brisket melt is the best I've ever had!!! Definitely recommend 👌“

“HEB SA #26 in Schertz, at Texas True BBQ are TRUE TEXANS and amazing people. They took our families order with patience and helped us out a lot. Needed to show our family from out of state how amazing it is and they agreed. It’s the best, Mikayla especially was very nice and professional.“

“Amazing service! Fast friendly clean and wonderful service. We came in right as they were closing. Y’all have to understand we had been in line at the Fort Worth stock show for nine hours. They kept the registers open. They took a massive order. They got it all right my kids who are exhausted are now going to bed full and happy and mom and dad are blown away by the amazing service. If you’re ever in Fort Worth check this place out you won’t go wrong.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rios Barbacoa Southtown is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a gathering with friends. Now, let's talk about the food – it's simply divine! The barbacoa is mouthwateringly delicious, tender, and full of flavor. The service is impeccable, with attentive staff who go above and beyond to ensure a delightful dining experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Rios Barbacoa Southtown is a must-visit destination. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“We came in from out of town. Our family recommended us to go eat there! It was our first time eating Korean BBQ! We loved it!!!! Our children liked the shrimp tempura, shrimp friend rice and ramen. Make sure you order just the regular broth with the ramen 🍜 if it’s for your kids. If not it’s a bit spicy if you don’t. It’s very temp hot too. Ethan are server was pleasant and attentive. Great for birthdays too! I love how they sing to you and play the happy birthday song with glow sicks! Love of delicious sides come with the meal. We really enjoyed ourselves! Big family size portions! It’s really cool how you get to cook your meats! Definitely will be coming back! Very family friendly! God Bless!“

“Good portions. Brisket was simple and tasty. All you taste is beefy scrumptiousness. A full sausage link that has some spice to it and yummy. Mustard potato salad just like grandma used to make. 👍👍👍👍“

“Walked in and sat at the bar. Bar tender attended me right away. I decided to try their 14 oz steak with Okra’, sweet potatoes, and bread! Man, that steak came out nice and hot! It tasted just the way I like it! No evidence was left on my plate of its existence! The sides and bread were the right touch to satisfy my evening hungry!

Very please with the bar tender’s attention and speed of the food.

Place has a lot of seating space for large parties to single person.“

“Vary delicious chicken strips 🧡🤎🎀“

“Went today for lunch. It was me and my 4 kids. Eli was amazing! Had a great lunch“

“I got the 3 meat and 2 side order that came out to a little over 20 dollars. I'm so used to the serving sizes other barbecue places give for that amount, that I was astonished at the amount of sausage and brisket I was given. Meat and vegetables were cooked to perfection and I can't recommend them enough.“

“So romantic. Just like Italy. Great place for a 1st date! You will impress that lovely lady with your choice of various sides such as coalSlaw, Spanish Rice (perfect for a Chicana), beans, and lots of American Pies 🥧 ! And brownies Chunks to choose from! The old country songs playing in the background will add to the romance and mood. That ambience in the air complimentary to the soft lighting that sets the mood for a first kiss! They also have great and tasty fried chicken and pico along with onions you can munch down all night if you don’t like your date so much. Highly Recommend“

“Worked here as a teenager, love coming back for bill millers amazing food when I’m in town. Best brownies and chicken strips“

“First time trying Jamaican food 10/10 I got the jerk mac&cheese along with a soup both were very delicious packed with flavor the person who took my order was very nice as well amazing customer service will definitely be coming back again“

“Very impressed with this Bill Miller BBQ location! Place was slammed but everyone was performing well and diligently! Chloe at the register was composed and collected! Travis, the manager, brought our food out to us and held the receipt with pencil lines through each item indicating that he personally made sure we got everything we paid for! On the way back in, Travis took a quick second to straighten out the curbside signs and unfurled the American flag that had wrapped itself around its pole! Food was hot, fresh, and delicious! GREAT JOB, GUYS & GALS! This is definitely our new location!🇺🇸😎🇺🇸🤘🏻“

“Speedy service and friendly service!
There were about 10 cars in front of me in the drive thru line but within 14 minutes I was in and out of the parking lot.
My kids love the buckaroo chicken tender meal, very fair in size it almost seems to be the size of a regular combo #4. Only difference that I noticed is a kids drink versus a regular sized cup.
Bonus points for the brownie with nut dessert included 🙂 $6.30 for this meal“

“I just want to thank my local Bill Millers for having everything extremely organized the day before Thanksgiving!
As someone who was in a rush to pick up my holiday order & thought Id have to wait... yal proved me wrong. I was in and out. everyone was smiling/welcoming and i got my order in less that 5 minutes. I appreciate the quickness & great customer service on Bill Millers most busiest day ❤️“

“After I received my food, I realized I wanted dark meat, and there was a team leader named Beatrice standing next to me and She made sure that I was getting what I wanted. (I believe she was going home for the day and took the time to help me out) Now that is what service is about? Thank you Beatrice!!“

“very good service nice place to go eat“

“They always have good soul food.. fried chicken, barbecue, oxtails, and cornbread cabbage... pig feet, sausage, pinto beans ,rice and candy yams, potato salad, ? ? every time I order the food I forget about pictures I eat the food up so fast ?❤️? “

“Placed a huge Thanksgiving order and service was great and pick up was quick and efficient. I’d like to give Micheal a shoutout because not only did he carry our box to our car, I watched him assist other boxes back to back! I really appreciate that and he was killing it doing an amazing job with a smile on his face.“

“Stopped here on my way to work from San Antonio to Austin Friday morning customer service was amazing the lady at the window from Chicago was a pure and very positive may healing and success come her way. Great energy at this spot many blessings to all of you. @JaredCDudley 🙏🏽🌎“

“This was my second visit to Rudy's at this particular location. I am unsure why the ratings for this place are not higher. On both occasions, I found the staff to be very kind and attentive. The baby back ribs and smoked chicken were tender and flavorful. The brisket was okay. I would not order the banana pudding again, as its texture and taste were weird and not fresh.“

“We had a group of 9 for a late breakfast reservation on a Friday morning before our work conference began. We were seated promptly, the food was outstanding and the service was excellent. Most of the group ordered the breakfast buffet which was well worth the price. I had the brisket hash and it was excellent.“