Pioneer BBQ

Address:	213 S Nixon Ave, Nixon, TX 78140, USA
Phone:	+1 512-781-3005
Site:	pioneer-bbq.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	10AM–7:30PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–5PM Closed

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Scott Sandlin

This was our 5th stop of an 8-stop BBQ road trip, and one we had been looking forward to for quite some time. We had seen some extremely good looking photographs from Pioneer BBQ on their social media posts, not to mention some really high marks and reviews by others, and couldnt wait to try it for ourselves. Located about 27 miles south of I-10 on Highway 80 (south of Luling), we would have to say this place is definitely worth the diversion if traveling between San Antonio and Houston. We had to splurge a little here and ordered more than our usual, including a side AND dessert. Right away we could tell this place was something special - the moist brisket was cooked perfectly and had a really nice rub. The sausages were removed from their holding warmer, and finished on a flat top with a little sauce - a unique method, but it turned out great. Just enough time for the sauce to caramelize a little bit, but not so much sauce that it overpowered the flavor of the sausage either. We were also able to sample their Scorpion Sauce, a habanero-infused BBQ sauce that provided a nice kick to an occasional bite. I especially liked it with their pork spareribs. For the side, of course we selected the Firecracker Corn (who could resist with a name like that). A fresh kernel cream corn, with heat from jalapenos, poblanos and pepper, but not too much cream. Just enough to temper the heat a little. To end this memorable visit, we did something we almost never do - ordered dessert. Amy tempted us with her smoked peach cobbler (alas, no Blue Bell), that had spent at least a little time in the smoker. You could pick up the smoke in the upper crust, but it wasnt so much that it overpowered the dish. This cobbler reminded me much of what my grandmothers made while I was growing up, with alternating layers of pastry crust and sweet peaches. Its hard to believe Shawn Collins and his spouse Amy have only been running this place for a little over a year. Pioneer BBQ should be a shoo-in the next time the TMBBQ Top 50 list is published.

Jeramy Thomas

Portions are big and food is sooo good. Great potato salad and brisket. I can tell they have a passion for great barbecue. I marked this place on my map to stop in again.

Roy Pena

A different flavor then what Texas is use to but its good, the service is excellent and the people are friendly. A great place to stop by and enjoy good barbecue

Sherill Ann

Very good chicken and sausage. Firecracker corn was tasty. I was not a big fan of the beans. I will be back to try the brisket because they were out.

argelia rivera

Lots of meat nice an juicy. Pinto beans are delicious. Best potato salad I have had. Worth my drive from Converse.Best barbeque!

Ernest Sherrill

Best damn BBQ Ive ever had... Chicken was so tender and juicy... Sauce was tangy and too sweet... I think Ive found BBQ heaven!

Jay Hernandez

Amazing BBQ!! The brisket was on point! The owner is really friendly too. I definitely cant wait to come back.

Jeff Kalkhoff

Best BBQ in Nixon. thats not saying much but its still really good BBQ! and the owner is a cool guy.

Andrea Culpepper

Delicious brisket sandwich! Homemade, original impressive potato salad. Stop here!