Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in New Braunfels

12 restaurant menus in New Braunfels, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The River House Snack Bar
The River House Snack Bar
96/100 (69 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Café
Barbecue
Cheap Eats
"Excellent place to sit out and enjoy a beer and listen to some country music, great..."
Ruben Flores
"Nice little place to stop and get a snack, there was live music and friendly staff. Cute..."
Joshua Haws
"A nice, shady place to hangout for some cold beverages and sweet live music. We didn't try any of the food. What I saw others eating looked yummy...."
patty justice
"Great place to listen to some great music, enjoy cold adult beverage and shop. Listen to Broken Duck feet this evening. Please bring them..."
MARIA Rodriguez
"Great little Hidden Gem in Gruene. Awesome music today. Nice selection of beer and snacks. Amazing hot..."
denise mills
"Great place. The food is amazing and the staff is so friendly and fun!!. Music is always great! Love this..."
Susan Riffe
"Friendly staff, yummy hot fresh grilled cheese sandwiches & ice cold drinks; all while listening to live..."
Jeannine Herrmann
"Had a great time. Fun place. Thank you Ross. Enjoyed meeting you and Lily..."
Juls Gideon
Texas Cheesesteak Grill
Texas Cheesesteak Grill
94/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Steakhouse
"The food was INSANELY GOOD! I’ve come several times since then and it’s consistently delicious. I got the Philly cheesesteak, a drink and chips..."
Samantha
"First time going and I was welcomed with smiles by the staff. Made me feel welcomed and gives you that small town local business vibe. Small place..."
Jonathan Santos
"BEST SANDWICH IN TOWN. Meatlover’s rocked my world and that garlic aioli was to die for. Will be back regularly! Ate it too quickly to post photos,..."
Waylon Harrison
"Marco polo's cheese steaks was very good. Cheese steak was delicious and hot. Customer service was excellent. Will definitely be..."
familia always
"Great subs that are made to order. Wonderful freshly baked bread along with the creamy garlic aoli takes any sandwich to the next level, hot or cold...."
Sheena Sihvonen
"Great food and customer service! Love this little sandwich..."
Brandi Werner
Coronado's Sweet Heat Bbq
Coronado's Sweet Heat Bbq
91/100 (524 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
"As a born and raised Texan, I know barbecue, and these were definitely among the best ribs I've ever had. They're cooked to a perfect pink and fall..."
Dillon Frontz
"Honestly great BBQ, the flavor is spot on with how you want it (many options). The meat is perfectly cuts and dressed. Service is friendly and..."
Keenan AX Quinn
"Pasta salad AMAZING ! The brisket flawless! I absolutely love this place so nice and very attendant to the customers. Best food I’ve had in a while..."
Casey ramirez
"I've eaten at this truck a three times now and I have had the ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and sausage. Everything has been very good and I recommend..."
Tim Carrizales
"We stumbled across this food truck and decided to try it. We live in San Antonio and will be looking for excuses to go to New Braunfels now lol All..."
Michelle Naeder
"OMG, this place is to die for. The ribs are amazing. My husband doesn't like BBQ but when he sampled my food, he said Mia, we're going to get a lb of..."
Mia Joyner
"Wow! The ribs are the best ribs I’ve ever had In my life! I’ve never cleaned a rib down to the bone before! Cream corn was great, the broccoli..."
Elizabeth Martinez
"My husband and I travel around trying local restaurant and food trucks and this bbq joint is the best we’ve ever had. The price you pay is cheap..."
Loganna Lynn
Smokey Mo's Bbq
Smokey Mo's Bbq
86/100 (739 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Bar-B-Que Plates
Chopped Frito Pie
One Meat Plate
Brisket lb
Buttered Potatoes
MO's Salad
Mixed Chop Cream Corn Potato Salad
pork ribs
Mac & cheese
Baked potato
Pork Loin
BEEF BRISKET
Pork Tenderloin
Pecan pie
sausage sandwich
Brisket Plate
Pinto Beans
Loaded Potato
Chopped Brisket
Sliced Brisket Sandwich
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food is really good usually. We ordered a pretty good sized pick up order recently about 45 minutes before they closed. Said it would be ready in 20..."
Kevin Kelly
"Awesome, Awesome BBQ! Glad we drove further out of town to fetch some great BBQ. We'll definitely be back! And very friendly staff this evening..."
Wayne Butt
"Smokey Mo's is usually awesome. Best value, great bbq and sides. We ordered the Thanksgiving feast to pick up on Wednesday. It tasted great and..."
Julie Crandall
"The best barbecue I ever tasted the barbecue was so good I want to go back tomorrow and the cake was so moist we bought three or..."
38terri Burr
"I love how delicious everything I've tried has been. The meats are tender and juicy and they have a nice variety of sides. Best sauce and best..."
Susana V
"Friendly staff and good prices. I really enjoyed the jalapeño sausage and brisket..."
Carlos Rodriguez
"Really delicious brisket, you can ask for marbled or lean even though it isnt listed that way on the menu and I really appreciate them doing that. I..."
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Granzin Bar-b-q
Granzin Bar-b-q
83/100 (116 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Drive Thru
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Brisket was consistently great as usual. Counter person with great Customer Service as usual. I love this..."
Jimi Lujan
"Why go anywhere else for great Q, sauce, fixings and that tea though!? All reasonably priced with catering as an option too. Usually a line but, they..."
RYan Cruz
"I pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Family of 4 package which included 1 1/2 pounds of meat and three sides for a cost of less than $40.00. I..."
Bob Borderline
"The food is absolutely delicious. The service is not warm and friendly. It's nice that they have a drive-thru and a walk-up window. They can serve a..."
April Sus
"We got brisket and sausage by the pound. Sausage is flavorful and lean. Brisket was soooo tender and delicious. Don't forget extra B-B-Q sauce, it's..."
Debra Pratt-Wilkinson
New Braunfels Smokehouse
New Braunfels Smokehouse
82/100 (661 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Beef
Dumplings
Salad
Ribs
"Classic, family run and special smoke house restaurant with shop. They sell a large variety of good self produced smoked Turkey, Ham, Bratwurst,..."
K.J.
"Visiting Central Texas from Corpus Christi, Texas and we decided to try this place, as it was near our hotel! The food was really good, plus we did..."
Rik Fuentes
"I enjoyed my lunch at the New Braunfels Smoke Shop. The menu includes numerous items which are all quite fresh. I probably is the best part of the..."
Mike Brad
"Loved this new Barbecue Burger! Never been and definitely will be back! GM Eric was very attentive and staff was very friendly! This place is a..."
Edward Quiroz
"I eat here almost everyday and I really enjoy the brisket tacos. These things are massive and absolutely..."
Ma Mo
"Got the sliced brisket, sausage link, potatoes, and beans. Brisket was good. Sausage was pretty good. Apple sausage is the best. Potatoes were more..."
Larry James Rivera
"This food was amazing! My new favorite breakfast. The pork chop was tender an..."
Jim Gardner
Rudy's
Rudy's
82/100 (1257 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time here. Grew up on Smitty's in Lockhart but must say Rudy's is really good. Great space inside, people working there were nice. We really..."
Sheila DelaRosa
"Its good, service was to be expected. The moist brisket was well smoked, great flavor in the meat the bark seemed to lack seasoning, was hoping for..."
Christopher Gillespie
"Great barbecue. It was really different seeing people carry their food to table in milk crates. Very authentic rustic decor. You order your food and..."
tana santiago
"Update: this location has moved and is under new management!! Major improvements. The food was hot. And the dining room very clean. I have..."
Andrea Balli
"Love us some Rudy's. We love it all. The turkey, the brisket, the sauce, the tea..... just all wonderful. When we ditch the kids this is always fun...."
Gretchyn Lopez
"DELICIOUS BBQ!! GO EAT SOME TODAY. 😊 THE DESSERT ISJUST AS GOOD. LOVE THE RICE KRISPIE TREAT. VERY YUMMY!!! THEY HAVE THE BEST RICE KRISPIE..."
Foodie & Entertainment Junkie
"I love Rudy’s and visit every time I’m in Texas but I’m not sure what is going on at this location. Went twice and it was crickets in the..."
Jackie Stugart
Black's Barbecue New Braunfels
Black's Barbecue New Braunfels
79/100 (7534 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Ribs
American
Barbecue
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a sampling of the barbecue. The ribs were fabulous, especially with the house sauce! The brisket, chicken and sides were delicious too. The..."
JP JPro
"This was without a doubt the best barbecue beef ribs I have ever tasted in my life. It was juicy had enough fat to give it outstanding flavor. The..."
Michael Thomas
"Wow, sides really good. Brisket best I've ever had no doubt or question whatsoever about it. Get you some brisket , while jalapeños, ghost pepper..."
DESTINY REMODELING
"This is the best BBQ I have ever had. The brisket melts in your mouth, the ribs falling off the bone and tender, the sausage was good but not..."
Kim Coffey
"WOW WOW WOW. If you are in New Braunfels and looking for bbq, don't look anymore. Just drive here and enjoy perfect cooked meat. Everything is..."
Danijel Akrap
"I am from out of town and like to visit locally owned restaurants. The brisket was as good as I've ever had. The sides were very good. The..."
Harold
Mc Bee's Barbeque
Mc Bee's Barbeque
79/100 (145 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
"Yummy. Clean. Quick. Brisket was perfect moisture and sauce was tasty. Potato salad was decent but not my favorite. Green Beans were..."
SmartyParts
"Favorite. I fell in love with this place several years ago in Pleasanton. Im soo glad they have one close to me now. I honestly cant get enough of..."
Barbi Day
"Great BBQ- even better desserts!. Whenever we are at New Braunfels, we will find time to eat at McBee's BBQ. The sausage is excellant and they give..."
It's Always Sunny In SATX
"Great BBQ. Some of the best BBQ in New Braunfels. Great brisket and chicken. Also, the pork and turkey are very good. Nice sized..."
C. Scott
"Ribs r..."
Justin Barton
"Good old school BBQ place. Can't go wrong with whatever is on special. Pretty clean for an older store. Don't forget to save room for homemade..."
Logan Griffin
"A pretty good place to eat barbecue. I ordered a beef brisket sandwich and a sweet tea. The tea had a good taste and sweetness. The BBQ sauce was not..."
Jonathan Burdette
"The place is old, and in need of some work. Surprisingly the brisket was very good. The sausage tough, but had a good flavor. We were the only..."
Mark McGill
"Finally a place in NB with good BBQ. Brisket good and juicy. Ribs a little under cooked but still good. Young lady taking orders was very nice and..."
Jesse Garcia
"Great BBQ. My husband and I come from families that know how to bbq. These guys know their stuff. Ribs are my go to. Hubby gets the sausage plate...."
Laura
"Service was a little slow at first, but it was mid day and only about two workers present on a Monday which seems about right. We ordered, Food came..."
Elizabeth Villarreal
New Braunfels Smokehouse
New Braunfels Smokehouse
77/100 (93 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I've ordered smoked turkey 2 years in a row for Thanksgiving. They are so Yummy and Juicy ! Brings me back to my childhood with my grandparents. Will..."
Cherie Thom
"Love the place I have been eating at the restaurant since I was 2. I am sad since I just found out COVID closed it down. But the meats are still just..."
Caleb Bishop
"I love their products and usually there are no issues with orders but this year has been disappointing. They really need to improve their..."
Mark Jaggers
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-b-que
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-b-que
77/100 (2163 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Pork Loin
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our favorite bbq in New Braunfels!..."
Sydna Arnold
"Great BBQ! I don’t know what it is about Coopers BBQ but the meat doesn’t have that over smoked, over charred flavor. I get indigestion when..."
Cervezador
"Really good BBQ sold by the pound. The brisket was tender and juicy, with just the right amount of fat. Sausage was delicious. I like the cole slaw..."
The Prima Donna
"It's a bit expensive, but then again all BBQ is expensive. It's worth the cost for a good meal. I always stop @ Cooper's after we float the..."
LWS II
"Good brisket and beed rib. Potatoe salad was peppery and like cold loaded mashed potatoes but I liked it. The sauce was watery and not tasty. The..."
Filmmadman
"Brisket Check List -. Is ingrained in every BBQ Snob and central Texas resident. Numerous restaurants and prolific publications, not to mention back..."
Mikey
"Good tasty barbecue; reasonable price; very good sides; pristine facility; great management and waitstaff; A lot of people get extremely critical..."
Food For Thought...
"I am a BBQ snob. It takes a lot to impress me. I don't need your sides or sausage. I want sliced brisket, lean. With bread and onions. This brisket..."
Leah Weisenburger- Crow
"Good Bar B Q--This is self service--meaning you. Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar B Q has been around for quite some time however not in New Braunfels...."
Bill Belt
"Was here with wounded warrior project and the food was good. But I like best were their pickled jalapenos, the best I've had, my wife bought me a..."
Chef In Colorado
"Q Loan Required. No long dissertation or comparison for this review. You can find that in a number of places such as the Texas Monthly that will give..."
Eloquent Epicurean
"My favorite BBQ in New Braunfels. I go to Cooper's about once a week. My favorite item on the menu is the half chicken ... excellent, peppery rub and..."
M Trevino
"AWSOME. I lov this place true family atmosphere great food reasonable prices!! Come early they run out soon!! 7 out of..."
Redneckfoodie
"In all of my food travels, I found Cooper's to be one of the best barbecue pits in all of Texas! I highly recommend it to..."
Jennifer Ellis
"Damn good..."
Deb
"Yes, the do BBQ. Their sides are not great, but their BBQ is for sure. Be careful as they pick up whole pieces make sure you are getting meat and not..."
Jordan Goodyear
"BBQ, BBQ. Yes, the do BBQ. Their sides are not great, but their BBQ is for sure. Be careful as they pick up whole pieces make sure you are getting..."
Jordan
"It was O.K.. This is a place that tries to do too much. They provide 13 meats and then also have a retail business selling dipping sauce, rub, etc...."
Norm
"From Wisconsin. You can't get good BBQ in Wisconsin. I passed thru TX and met my buddy Silent Walker who lives in NB and he says Coopers is the..."
Rich
"Just OK. For years we have heard about Cooper's in LLano....I hope it is better than this place! Just run of the meal que, complete with fatty pieces..."
Couch Potato Critic
"Best BBQ ever!. Ate at Cooper's last night and I have to say this is my new favorite BBQ joint. The beef ribs were huge and juicy, spiced to..."
Colleen
"Good BBQ. GREAT beans. Very relaxed atmosphere. BBQ can ce rather expensive but this place is probably about the most expensive I've had. If you..."
JohnnyB
"Get the pork tenderloin. It melts in your mouth. No need for the mediocre sauce. The meat stands on its own. The beer is ice cold and the beans have..."
Laurie
"Overpriced !!. Wayyyy to proud of their BBQ !!..."
Weilo
"Omg... Love this place... Food is a little pricey but so..."
Keila
"Gruene Goodness. I love the original in Llano, but that's a bit far to drive from San Antonio on a regular basis. This one has the same great BBQ but..."
Michael
"GO for the smell alone!. Walked in and smelled the hickory.....all of the meats on the pits were mouth-watering and made me want them all. I like the..."
Iknowfood
"Birds of a Feather. I can only trust that this location is more of the same from the good folks in Mason. While I have yet to stop by the NB pit, Im..."
Strangepants
"Love the place.... Love the sirloin and the beans. I have tried the brisket and it was Ok as was the sausage. The cobbler is good..."
Bill L
"I thought the food was good but was COLD by the time I sat down to..."
Jillian Savage Watson
"Been to the original in Llano, Texas, and this has the same great food you only find around Central and Hill Country of Texas. You walk by the pit..."
Cathy Saenz
"NB Locale. Food is good. I am hooked on the baked potatoes. Prices are kinf of..."
Connie Skaggs
"Delicious BBQ, the best in new..."
Momma
"BBQ is partially in the sauce partly in the meat. If it's the sauce you like it comes in two forms, brown sugar base or vinegar. Cooper'a meat is..."
Food Dude
"By far the best of the Cooper's chain, this location is relatively new, and just as pristine as the new Ft. Worth location. Ordering is done right at..."
BBQ Snob
"As Texas BBQ goes Coopers stands out in a crowded field. BBQ places are all over the place. I tried a little bit of several things. I had a little..."
JJ Jobes
"Delicious ribs and corn, never fails. This time we also went for the prime ribs and was not disappointed. You can't go wrong with..."
Maria Morales
"Coopers is my favorite BBQ anywhere. Stopped by on the way home for some to take back with us. Prime rib. Brisket. Turkey and of course their..."
Betsy Abney
"I'm not a meat eater so a review from me seems like what a waste of time but I do have meat eater friends and one is my husband. They had the rib..."
Kathie Carter
"Customer service is definitely out of this world. Cleanliness of the establishment both in the dining room and bathroom outstanding. Customer service..."
Fernando Avalos
"I like this place. They seldom are out of food that we want and we can usually get beef ribs even late in the day. They have a large selection of..."
Katherine Khondker
Bill Miller Bar-b-q
Bill Miller Bar-b-q
72/100 (107 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Ordered from here plenty of times and service has been well. Ordered a ham on the day before thanksgiving and as expected the parking lot was full,..."
Aj M
"I stop by for breakfast and was very impressed with the staff and managers there! Even during this pandemic they continue to work hard and always..."
Roxanne Petitt
"We stopped by for breakfast burritos. Brisket burritos. They were the best thing we have had in a long time. Fresh brisket, fresh tortillas. It's a..."
Judith Westbrook
"The manger Canyon is outstanding such a nice and funny person when i got my brisket taco he made me feel like i was his number one priority and that..."
Philly Boi