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8791 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252

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Sometimes the quest for great Texas barbecue takes you off the beaten path. A case in point is Bar-B-Q Patio, located in far southwest San Antonio. A rundown wooden wagon on the front lawn, large picnic tables on the tree-shrouded deck and whitewashed posts and window trim contribute to the eatery's countrified atmosphere. Inside the small dining room, tables with red-checkered coverings provide enough elbowroom to manhandle one of the Patio's tender and tasty barbecue plates. The restaurant's brisket has earned raves from Texas Monthly magazine. Part of the reason may lie in the almost scientific approach to cooking and smoking meat that Bar-B-Q Patio owner Maurice Kemp and his team swear by. Apparently, the delicate balance of mesquite, oak and pecan wood used is key. Pork ribs, turkey and chicken round out the meat offerings. A popular specialty is the Big Papa -- an Idaho No. 1 baked potato loaded with butter, cheese or onion and a quarter-pound of your favorite chopped meat. Sides include baked beans seasoned with polish sausage and cole slaw enhanced with celery seed and a sweet and creamy dressing. You may want save room for dessert, though. Peach and apple cobblers, pecan pie and Texas sheet cake brownies with chopped pecans are worth a little strategic self-control.

7 Ratings and Reviews

  • M-m-m-good

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Lshortnsquat - 05/31/2008

    I have been eating her a few years now. Maurice is the reason the food is so good. Never disappointed.

  • Out of Food...

    Review rating : 1out of 5   imcooal - 02/17/2008

    Read about the restaurant and seemed to get good reviews. I decided to check it out as San Antonio is in DIRE need of some decent BBQ. Bill Millers, Toms Ribs, and O'Grady's are a joke; and, personally, I can't believe they're still in business. But I digress, so anyway, I took my wife and friend to the restaurant over my lunch hour. Had to drive about 15 minutes but was hoping it would be worth it. We were all looking forward to some scrumptous BBQ. We arrived, got out of the car, headed for the front door and was greeted by a sign, "out of brisket." Seemed to be a little rinky-dinky place. So much for our quest for good BBQ. And, please, don't say "Rudy's"! It's over-rated; the brisket is good but sitting on dirty tables or outside with the flies ain't my cup 'o tea; their sides also suck. The quest continues!

  • A friday night favorite

    Review rating : 5out of 5   kimberlyslocum - 04/11/2007

    BBQ Patio is a place to go Friday nights, especially friday nights before the Southwest High School football games. The food is amazing and the BBQ sauce is to die for! I always order a chop BBQ sandwich and place tons and tons of BBQ sauce. The beans are amazing too!! If you want some GOOD BBQ then head down to Von Ormy and eat there... GOOD FOOD, GOOD PEOPLE! The owner is AWESOME and the food is even better!!

  • Don't Believe The Facade...

    Review rating : 1out of 5   mmcneail - 03/21/2007

    The physical condition is awful (LOOSE FLOOR/PATION BOARDS for example) When it rains, it pours (INSIDE)! Toilet paper was scarce in that bathroom (THERE'S ONLY ONE). Often out of menu items (DESSERT'S especially) - not due to high sale volumn.

  • food is worth wait

    Review rating : 4out of 5   mikesuarezvocc - 03/12/2007

    I love the food but hate waiting for it. every time I go I stand in line for a good 10 minutes to order. Last time I went the owner had another few worker and things moved along like they should. That day I was 100% happy. The lack of drinks was also a bummer, so now I just order it togo and get my own drinks. Except for those few things this place rocks!

  • The trip is worth it!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   chemicalymusing - 03/12/2007

    I have to travel over 20 miles to the sleepy town of Von Ormy for this brisket, and I don't care at all! I do have a few things that you should know: 1.) call ahead! you would think a out of the way place like this don't get alot of people there, well it does and if the food runs out? the places closes early! 2.) be ready to wait, the service times are slow at times. Of course, last time I was there the owner seemed to have solved the last problem by adding wait staff, they were prompt and had that country charm that made me feel well cared for but relaxed. If you get there late, you may not get what you really want, but for me thats a price I'm willing to pay for food that is never under a heat lamp or stored over night to turn into a grey, flavorless mess. Also, I'm a smoker and I enjoy the outside picnic tables to eat and smoke. Making Bill Millers above this restaurant is like placing a Ford above a Benz!

  • I scoff at Bill Miller's

    Review rating : 5out of 5   geckosuarez - 03/12/2007

    On my many travels to try the local foods, I stumbled upon the B-B-Q Patio. Right as I entered the building, the tasty smells from the serving line greeted me and my mouth started to water. I was greeted with a friendly "How ya' doing big guy" by the the line cook, "what can I get you today?". I was unsure as being my first time, but he took the time to walk me thru the blackboard menu, and made some suggestions on "taste combos". He told me to take a seat, as everything is made fresh, the process takes abit longer than "fast food". With out a doubt I was impressed with the smoky, lean beef I was served! I now cannot bear the thought of stooping the "that other B-B-Q Place". Trust me, (I'm a fat man) its worth the extra miles to travel, and time for service for this tender B-B-Q!

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