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Pinkerton's Barbecue San Antonio Reviews
Everything was great! The ribs had a wonderful flavor and
Everything was great! The ribs had a wonderful flavor and fell off the bone. The potato salad was really good! Everyone working was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend!!
Was worth standing in line for an hour ribs fell right off
Was worth standing in line for an hour ribs fell right off the bone, brisket was amazing, Mac and cheese was really delicious! Sausage isn't usually my thing but it was pretty good. Definitely recommend!
The food and service were good! I highly recommend!! Try
The food and service were good! I highly recommend!! Try the next time you are in the area.
Great customer service.
Extremely friendly. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend is the weather is good to give it a try as there will be more options for seating. There is a full bar and the outdoor seating is lit up very pretty at night. The cheesy jalape
**Update: After trying Micklethwait and Terry Black's in
**Update: After trying Micklethwait and Terry Black's in Austin, Pinkerton was still out favorite! We came to Pinkerton's during a San Antonio-Austin trip off a Reddit recommendation-and it was easily the best BBQ I've had yet. Blow
Best bbq that we ate in San Antonio, we ate a late lunch
Best bbq that we ate in San Antonio, we ate a late lunch and were so full that we did not need dinner. Great atmosphere and staff. I would come back again if I was in San Antonio again.
Food: The food was delicious and paired well with a tall
Food: The food was delicious and paired well with a tall can of Lone Star. Service: Staff was friendly and attentive to customer needs. Ambiance: Very lively and had a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, this was a great restaurant with outstanding
AWESOME.
Food was great! Friendly service! Outside seating was enjoyable! Lines were long but worth the wait!
Stopped in for some Texas bbq as I was in San Antonio for a
Stopped in for some Texas bbq as I was in San Antonio for a work conference. Stood on line for about 1/2 hour but once we got in the ordering process was made easy by the friendly staff. First you pick your cold sides, then hot sides, then your meat.
Delicious and would go back for sure!
By far one of the best places we ate during our trip to San Antonio. Better get there early as we got the last of the brisket the day we are there. Delicious food! Would definitely go back!!!
When we arrived on a Saturday night in October, the line
When we arrived on a Saturday night in October, the line was out to the street. Being a bbq fan I knew that was a good sign. We did wait over an hour and a half to be served, but it was well worth it! There is a beautiful lawn out front and a couple
Great food for the family.
I ordered a little of everything and I would recommend it. The only pitfall was waiting an hour for food but I'll be going back.
Some of the best barbecue you ever have in San Antonio
Some of the best barbecue you ever have in San Antonio potato salad was good. Mac & cheese was delicious. Brisket was the best definitely recommend this place and I am definitely coming back.
First time here (on a work trip).
Just had bbq in Austin a couple months back and had high expectations based on the reviews. Was not disappointed! Friendly guys working the counter, amazing chopped brisket sandwhich and the atmosphere was great even on a late Wednesday night.
Took a friend from CA there recently and it was the perfect
Took a friend from CA there recently and it was the perfect place to take someone from out of town. Typical Texas midday crowd, businessmen, families and old boys and everyone talking in the line as we moved toward the counter. (He asked if all these
After reading all the reviews, I felt confident enough to
After reading all the reviews, I felt confident enough to eat here, even though I'm a barbecue snob. And I thought I wouldn't have any trouble in Texas, however, this place let me down big time. Not only were the barbecue, brisket, And rib
Wonderful greeter at the door directing the line, had
Wonderful greeter at the door directing the line, had amazing hospitality. Line moves fast! Brisket was delicious, the Mac and cheese topped with the brisket was phenomenal and perfection!! The jalapeño sausage was great and ribs were so tender they
The ribs was awesome.
The brisket it was soft and tender, just no flavor as well as the Mac and cheese....
Long wait but so worth it!! The BBQ brisket was delicious
Long wait but so worth it!! The BBQ brisket was delicious and the sides...my oh my! We sat inside but liked the outside option for when the weather is cooler.
Pinkertons bbq was recommended to us by our tour guide as
Pinkertons bbq was recommended to us by our tour guide as the BEST in Texas and he was right! Ordering was easy and many side dishes for options including yummy Mac n cheese! The restaurant is very casual and there are great options for beers &
Hands down some of the best bbq we've had and we always try
Hands down some of the best bbq we've had and we always try bbq when visiting different states. It's in downtown so parking has to be paid for in one of the Public parking areas but it's easily accessible from there. This place was so
Great BBQ spot! We were lucky to go at an off time and
Great BBQ spot! We were lucky to go at an off time and there was no line or crowds! Service: Staff was super friendly and helping us order as first timers. You start with cold sides, then hot sides, then meat (by weight) to add to your tray. Food:
Went on a Tuesday evening.
Line took too long with essential 1 person slicing meat. Had high hopes because they made the Texas Top 50 in 2021and that's why I came here, to check another one off the list. But that was 2021. For cold side I had the potato salad. It was mid,
First time here, thought it was good! The potato salad was
First time here, thought it was good! The potato salad was some of the best I've had. Beans were solid, very well seasoned. Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious, the rosemary in it was a great touch. Ribs were fantastic and fall off the bone!
I will start off saying the line was out the door and
I will start off saying the line was out the door and around the corner of this place that looks like someone's house from the outside! The location in San Antonio is where we went. They offer family-style sides and some of the most flavorful an
First time ever experiencing Craft BBQ outside of the DFW
First time ever experiencing Craft BBQ outside of the DFW Metroplex and Pinkerton's didn't disappoint to say the least!! Brisket and sausage were on point! Mac n Cheese and Tater salad literally sealed the deal. Keep doing it BIG for Texas
Great Texas BBQ in the heart of San Antonio
Yummy Texas BBQ! Close to the Riverwalk- we took an Uber from the Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk, as it was very hot on the day we went. We got there early and the line was not too bad but when we left around 12noon, the line was out the door. G
Took several coworkers who had never had Texas barbecue
Took several coworkers who had never had Texas barbecue while we were in town for a conference. Wait was long but worth it! Has a very authentic Texas feel inside with all the exotic taxidermy. Very authentic spot for some great food!
Oh my Gosh!!!! I finally found great bbq here in SA.
Run, don't walk...but run here. We got a beef rib, brisket, pulled pork, and pork ribs and everything was AMAZING. Fall off the bone, nice smoke flavor, just great. And I loved both their sauces, the sweet isn't just the regular with a p
We saw all the videos for Terry Black's BBQ, and it was
We saw all the videos for Terry Black's BBQ, and it was very good, but Pinkerton's was just so much better. Brisket melted in my mouth. Pulled pork was fantastic. Sides were great! Wonderful BBQ experience.
The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and
The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish we ordered came out hot and beautifully presented. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a
First time trying Texas BBQ brisket, hopefully not the last!
Our family of four from the UK had lunch here while exploring the city. My wife and I tried the brisket and it was so flavourful, juicy and melt in the mouth, I have never tasted anything like it! I tried several other briskets around San Antonio dur
We got brisket that melted in our mouth, and glazed pork
We got brisket that melted in our mouth, and glazed pork ribs fell off the bone. Super good Texas BBQ.
Load up the fam and just go !
Ok I write lots of reviews, I don’t give out five stars easily. If there were six stars I’d give them to Pinkerton’s ! Flew into San Antonio airport from Florida to see family and wanted some proper Texas BBQ. I read some reviews before I arri
Meat is good… sides are awful
The beef brisket was excellent & pulled pork was good… but that’s it. The chicken was dry and the sides (Cole slaw, potato salad, & beans) were awful. Plus, my meal was $35 and I didn’t get much.
So good, we ate there twice!
Amazing brisket! We walked from our Riverwalk hotel to Pinkerton’s for lunch. The line was out the door before 11 am, but moved quickly. I had read the reviews which advised ordering a sandwich, rather than paying for the meat by the pound. (Around
Delicious!
Great food! I was very skeptical about waiting in the very long line for this restaurant, but we decided to give it a try (Normally would never do this!) However, the food was absolutely amazing! I’m not even a big fan of barbecue and I thought it
Delicious BBQ!
Wow! Service was excellent and bbq meats and hot/cold sides were DELICIOUS! There is usually a long line and you need to go early because sometimes they run out of certain barbecue meats. However, even though there is a long line it moves quickly as
Texas vibes but the meats are bland
Line was out the door but if you’re a Texan you know that means it’s going to be worth the wait. Sadly we were mistaken. The brisket was not bad tasted more like it was cooked in the oven. The pork ribs were tasty and the glaze was sweet. The tur
Must stop if in San Antonio
If you like meat, you have to eat here!!! First trip to San Antonio and was recommended to eat here. Food was the best I had on the week long trip. The employees taking your order are super friendly and make it a fun experience!! You can tell the
Great SAT Evening Meal at Pinkertons
overall good up against other experiences at Hard 8, Salt Lick, Pecan Lodge and Hutchins in Dallas. Have had the joy of many great meals at other places and it stacked up well. Group of four did a large sample tray - one every cold and hot side and
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