Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Marcos

13 restaurant menus in United States, (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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Lightening J Barbeque San Marcos Tx
96/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
San Marcos Bbq
San Marcos Bbq
95/100 (270 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
Fast food
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We've tried quite a few BBQ places in the area. This BBQ is pretty good and it doesn't require sauce. The prices are very reasonable. The hatch..."
Mrs. Parker
"If your looking for great BBQ with the best friendly service this is the place to go. We were greated with smiles and kindness that I have not seen..."
Angela
"Omg this place is the best! The ribs were to die for, smoky and tender. The Hatch Chile and Gouda sausage was amazing. The loaded mash potato side..."
Chris Nienhuis
"Love San Marcos BBQ! We've had several items from this place and have never been disappointed. Also ordered a smoked turkey breast from them for..."
Dustin Hinton
"Both locations are great! I personally prefer the I35 location since it's more convenient and I love the drive thru option. I love everything on..."
Juanita Covarrubias
"Moistest, most tender, and savory brisket I’ve had so far in the state of Texas. And yes, I’ve gone to a lot of brisket places. The hatch Chile..."
Nely Cab
Casa Choi
Casa Choi
93/100 (292 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Asian
Korean
Healthy
Mexican
Fusion
Korean
Asian
Healthy
Mexican
Fusion
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Fusion
Asian
Barbecue
Healthy
Mexican
Korean
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Cute Mexican place with a bit of Korean vibe in it. Mask required to enter and the services were great. Workers were super nice and pleasant to work..."
Ben Gu
"Great hole in the wall type place. Had the pork and bulgogi tacos (with flour tortillas and kimchi) with a side of the kimchi cheese fries. The tacos..."
Andre Lai
"I've been looking for Korean food since moved away from the big city. And now they fused it with Mexican style? Oh dear, my wallet is in..."
David “DRailFlyer” Franklin
"Super flavorful tacos. I had the spicy chicken and bulgogi (2 bulgogi pictured). Both were excellent. Fast service, too. Edit: I've been back a..."
Michael Newton
"Y'all! I heard about this place from Elder Eats and it is definitely worth the drive. I picked my bestie up and we drove to San Marcos, and we were..."
Michelle Salazar
"Very friendly owners and great food, highly recommend checking them out! Spicy chicken burrito was delicious. If the 'spicy' part is making you..."
Jacob Baltz
"Second time here. First time bulgogi burrito with kimchi. Huge and incredibly tasty. Went with a bulgogi bowl this time. Added the kimchi and egg...."
Gerardo Segura
"I just ate here for the first time--I'm actually not fully finished with my tacos, but they're so good I had to pause and write this!! I got a Spicy..."
Wesley Joyner
Hays County Bbq
Hays County Bbq
91/100 (805 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pork
Sandwiches
Beef
Pasta
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Some of the best brisket I’ve had. Tender, moist, just the right amount of fat and a phenomenal bark. The sausage (regular and jalapeño) was..."
Paul LaVigne
"I wanted BBQ and this place was on my way home! It did not disappoint! Great food and everything was so delicious. I always get a baked potato with..."
Maria san
"I have seen this restaurant many times driving from Austin and decided to give it a try. I got there about an hour before closing and they had just..."
Jeffrey Truitt
"This was our 2nd visit - and we will be back again. Super service, very pleasant and really good at what they do. Nice clean place, with a great..."
Ang Schuckle
"Not the best barbecue I have had in Austin surroundings but overall we had a good experience. The food and sides were good, the only cons were that..."
Carla Garcia
"Brisket was good. Sausage was good. Pork chop was great. Turkey was..."
Cory Cranfill
"One of the many central Tx bbq restaurants that does a great job of making Texas the best bbq in the country. Hays has gotten even better than the..."
Road Wanderer
"the good: i had the beef rib, although the rib was smaller than i usually see at TX BBQ joints, it was a healthy cut, yielding 0.6 pounds bone in. ..."
Shane Mericle
Barbeques Galore
90/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Barbecue
"I recently purchased the Kamado Big Joe III at this store. The COVID caused a supply shortage, but the staff was very communicative in explaining to..."
Bob Graeff
"I always get great service here, and they now have USDA Prime..."
Jim Jacob
"I picked up a few drums of propane here. Staff was helpful and showroom was nice. 5 stars for the limited amount of time I spent..."
Joel Garrard
"Only for the rich and famous. If you don't have a grand or two or 10 to spend then not a lot to see. Staff was attentive but clearly not thrilled to..."
M L
"Great customer..."
Salvador Lopez
"Had most of what I..."
Sheryl White
"They have a great selection of barbecues and things for your fireplace..."
Donna Sullivan
Black's Barbecue San Marcos
Black's Barbecue San Marcos
82/100 (3940 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Pork
Sandwiches
Beef
Pasta
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Smokey brisket goodness! Lunch was a sliced brisket sandwich, beans, cream corn with hatch chokes, and a local Pilsner. The brisket was tender,..."
Rick Herrera
"Homeward bound from San Antonio and wanted to return to Salt Lick or Lockhart. This was an excellent find along our route instead. Friendly staff,..."
Chansey Pullen
"Best brisket I have ever had! The baby back ribs were too dry and tough however. The chopped beef was great- not just scraps like many places. It's a..."
Marty
"Awesome food, great drinks, fun..."
Paige Nicar
"Best pork ribs I've ever had. Really enjoyed my experience here. The barbecue smell permeates the restaurant and captivates you as you walk in the..."
Brad Kosar
"Recommended by a friend, had outdoor seating ( dog friendly) when we arrived the outdoor area was reserved for a private party but they let us bring..."
Jerry Omo Jr
"Don't sleep on this BBQ restaurant! Also don't let the name on the outside fool you into thinking it's not the same! We didn't get a chance to hit..."
Eric Joseph
"Everything was delicious. Definitely a must try if you haven't! Everyone I talked to was super friendly here and enjoyed their job. They gave me a..."
Summer Candi
"Incredible! I was craving some amazing barbecue and Black’s barbecue hit the spot! The barbecue and sides were delicious! Loved the ribs (their..."
Art Smart
"Wow! Now this is BBQ. This was the best bbq we had on our trip to central TX. We tried the brisket, turkey, spare ribs and burnt ends, along with..."
Kenton Thompson
"I’ve been to so many bbq and smokehouses. But let me tell you this place is worth the drive if your within 8 hours of it. The caliber of art and..."
Christopher Henry
"Friendly staff, really good barbeque, delicious sides and desserts and a nice beverage selection. We had brisket, sausage, mac and cheese and mashed..."
Karina Tobías
Up In Smoke Bbq
Up In Smoke Bbq
81/100 (737 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Pub
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Manna Bbq
Manna Bbq
81/100 (1352 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Barbecue
Korean
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Korean BBQ
Mochi
Yakiniku
Kimchi
Potato Salad
soju
Peppers
Tofu Stew
Sapporo Beer
Corn Cheese
Hot Pot
Fried Pork Gyoza
Brisket Chadol Sauce
Fresh Baby Octopus
A1 Premium All Beef
Beef
Galbi Japchae Green Onion Salad
Manna Fresh Marinated Meat Combo No 1 for 8-10 Peoples
Pork Belly
Asian
Barbecue
Korean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was a great experience. The food was outstanding, and it kept coming!! The staff didn't expect our large crowd at 9pm but quickly got enough..."
Laura McMullin
"Have only been here twice but both times have been amazing!!! The food is so fresh and delicious and the employees are so kind. I had never had..."
Vanessa Garcia
"Dude the food is bomb. Yes you cook the meat yourself at the table. But it's all you can eat for $23. But so worth it. Everything's..."
Don Castro HV Testman II
"we went there for my son in law birthday. Good quality food and A+++ service. we had a good..."
Mark Arkadevich
"Buffet all you can eat, great price, great food, great..."
Susan Serrano
"So ONO! Mahalo for treating us so goodand singing happy birthday! You guys are so awesome!!!..."
J Kalani Mack
"Great food, good service. Get your monies worth! Come..."
Jill Trinidad
"Great! Servers were excellent in helping us find just the right dish and very..."
Susan Scribner Stovold
"It was great. Service even better. Waitress was very helpful and suggested options from the menu for..."
Patricia Hassan Ibrahim
"Food and service was amazing ! It just kept coming, servers were very attentive. Loved it! I will be back..."
Juan M. Delgado
"When you come in you’ll have to get on the wait list but if you have help you can check your place in line through the app! Definitely recommend..."
Daniela Alvarado
"Super awesome place!!! Tried cow tongue! You can ask for smaller portions! So if it's just 2 people, I'd recommend that, or else they bring large..."
The OddDogg
"Great choice of meats. Good presentation. Staff is attentive and able to explain food items. Its an 'All You Can Eat' restaurent. The prices are set..."
Nandana Hettiarachi
"Love me some meat sweats! Manna Korean BBQ has the best brown sauce ever and I literally put it on everything! (I wish I could buy it and bring it..."
Cameron Krug
"Awesome service and even better food. I wanted to eat more but I think because we’ve been there for over 2 hours they kept asking if we wanted the..."
Adrian Rodriguez
"Great service, delicious food. Nice cuts of meat. Lots of..."
Nola Wyse
The Local Smoke Food Trailer
90/100 (0 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Aj's Ranch Road Grill
Aj's Ranch Road Grill
78/100 (541 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Mexican
Mexican
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
AJ's Brisket Nachos
Friedegg Bacon Cheeseburger
Breakfast Taco Combo
Sausage and Brisket Onion Rings and Fries
Hamburger and Coleslaw
AJ's Footlong Corndog
Sliced Brisket Combo
Smoked Pork Ribs
Quiche
Loaded fries
Pulled Pork Combo
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Mexican
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing food and San Marcos night time staple but this is all wrong - location has changed , Hours have changed and menu has changed - zomato is not..."
Patrick Gaul
"South Texas-influenced pit barbecue. AJ's pays attention to the small details like serving brisket sandwiches on a warm buttery bun. Menu is simple..."
Jacob Chapa
L&l Hawaiian Barbecue
L&l Hawaiian Barbecue
77/100 (1419 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Barbecue
Fast Food
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Barbecue
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
76/100 (1731 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
American
Barbecue
Fast food
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My favorite is the brisket, green beans, bbq beans and cole slaw. The brisket is tender and full of flavor. They use high quality meats and you can..."
Soraya Martinez
"Great food and the 2 working there tonight need a pay raise! Excellent customer service and they were extremely polite with my young kids. Fried okra..."
Jason-Michelle Cagle
"Great food with just as great service for a reasonable..."
Nick Souleles
Devil Dogs Bbq Catering
70/100 (16 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range