20116 US-281, San Antonio, TX 78221 Call (210) 626-2744

Real Texas Smokehouse · San Antonio, TX

Texas Country BBQ

A family-owned pit stop off US-281 where the brisket is tender, the portions are huge, and the pitmaster still comes out to say hello. Regulars call it a hidden gem — we call it home cooking done right.

★ 4.9 rating · 327 Google reviews $$ · Barbecue

Our Story

Family-owned, wood-smoked, made from scratch

Tucked into a converted barn just off US-281, Texas Country BBQ has become the kind of place customers describe as an "amazing hidden gem" — the kind you only find because a friend insisted you try it. Behind the counter is a genuinely family-run operation, and it's common to spot the owner himself checking in on tables and making sure every plate leaves the smoker right.

The brisket is the headliner: hand-trimmed, smoked low and slow, and sliced with a peppery bark that reviewers keep calling the best they've had in San Antonio. It shows up piled onto our signature loaded baked potato, tucked next to smoked sausage and ribs on the family pack, and stacked high enough on every plate that first-timers are routinely surprised by the portions.

Everything else is made fresh in-house, too — peppery mac and cheese, a sweet potato casserole regulars order as a side even when they came for the meat, and kitchen-made pies and cobbler for the table. Come hungry, come often, and if you see Sev, tell him we sent you.

4.9★327 Google reviews
FamilyOwned & operated
Est. localSan Antonio smokehouse
Rustic dining room at Texas Country BBQ with corrugated metal walls and a chandelier

Word Of Mouth

What Customers Are Saying

Real quotes from verified Google reviews — 4.9 stars across 327 reviews.

★★★★★

"One of the best bbq spots in San Antonio!!! The loaded baked potato with brisket is one of my favorites! The brisket is always so tender and flavorful! The portions are amazing especially for the price. Everything is made super fresh and the entire place is so clean and cozy."

— Rain M.

★★★★★

"This establishment truly offers an exceptional dining experience. The brisket, in particular, was a remarkable culinary achievement, surpassing all previous encounters with its incredible depth of flavor. The service was both friendly and remarkably swift, and it was a pleasure to encounter the owner, whose presence added a warm and welcoming touch."

— Adam R.

★★★★★

"What an amazing hidden gem! Very close to the highway. Phenomenal food, phenomenal service. We will definitely be back. Everything was fantastic and very well served — so much food we even took some to go! Family owned business — visit Sev!"

— Karen P.

★★★★☆

"Excellent service and everyone was super friendly! Great prices! Brisket was tasty. The bbq sauce was good, macaroni was peppery and yummy, and the star of the show was the sweet potato casserole. I came for the brisket."

— Alexandria G.

Visit Us

Hours & Location

Address

20116 US-281, San Antonio, TX 78221, USA

Phone

(210) 626-2744

Hours

  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday12:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 – 7:00 PM
Order Online