Address: | 5145 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA |
Phone: | +1 210-340-5039 |
Site: | oldsmokehouse.net |
Rating: | 4.3 |
Working: | 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–6PM |
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Alicia Fleury
Weve dubbed Old Smokehouse the "Feel Good" place! After following our noses to the origin of the intoxicating BBQ smoke, we walked into a friendly environment with a genuinely warm greeting....so we couldnt help but "feel good" right off the bat! Our experience got even better as we started sampling the melt-in-your-mouth sliced pork shoulder, the tender and juicy beef brisket, the plump and meaty pork ribs and the fall-off-the-bone lamb ribs...yes, LAMB RIBS. Just when we thought we couldnt be any more impressed, it was suggested we try the beef rib...more like T-REX RIB! This thing was no less than 16 inches long, 6 inches wide and 3 inches thick! The quality of all the meats we tasted was superb and this could be described no less than a literal "Prime Rib". Now for the sauce....OHMYGOSH, the SAUCE...no words. Seriously, this is just something you must taste for yourself. Sweet, yet savory...a harmony of flavors that play deliciously together. The hospitality offered by Alex put a huge smile on our faces and Chef Kevin obviously knows his stuff! No wonder Old Smokehouse has been in the same location for over 35 years!
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Muffin Button
The "sides" were disgusting, nothing more then canned Ranch Style beans, sloppy creamed corn and the mayo based potato salad has too much onions. The chicken was so dried out and over cooked that even the watery b.b.q sause couldnt save it. The pork ribs and brisket were not too bad but what good is that if there are no good sides to compliment the BBQ?? Wheres the Baked Beans, Mac-n-Cheese and mustard potato salad?? I would have to say the food in general is equal to a mediocre backyard bar-b-que. I have eaten at many different b.b.q spots in San Antonio and have been disappointed at every one. Sadly, you will have to travel to Austin to get good b.b.q. In conclusion I will have to say that anyone who gives the food here 5 stars probably thinks Bill Millers is good too. Get out more, try new places all over Texas and broaden your horizons before judging any type of food.
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Ester Winborne
Well I have to say, " this BBQ is the best besides Rudys here in San Antonio". If you do go by there be prepared to leave smelling like mesquite, I mean come on guys, thats what real BBQ is made with. :) And no, Bill Millers doesnt stand a chance. Its like saying, "Taco Bell is better than an authentic Mexican Restaurant" no, no, no...... :) And a real BBQ eating person isnt going t worry about the sides if the BBQ its self, is great. :) All I have to say to the cook is, "keep putting your foot in the BBQ, it is awesome" and "no" I dont really mean for the cook to put his foot in the food, for those of you that take it too literal. :) You guys have a great one, Im on my way to go get me some juicy, marbleized, smokey, good brisket. Oh.... P S. No..... I am not a friend nor am I a relative, I am an actual BBQ loving customer. :)
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Naya Monroe
Really disappointed in the customer service of this place today. My siblings and I came in to have a belated Fathers Day meal with our dad, who loved to eat BBQ here specifically. We walked in at 7:20 with gifts in hand at all only to be told we could only have food "to go" cause they close at 8pm! 40 minutes wouldve been more than enough time for us to eat and go especially considering the BBQ was already made. We used to like it there but wouldnt go back, we took our business next door. Horrible customer service. Ive worked in restaurants and Ive always been told not to turn people away. People walking in 10 minutes until close may be frustrating & I could understand that, but we had 40 minutes to eat, just ridiculous.
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Paula Caudillo
Best place ever!!! We go to San Antonio a lot on Business and every time we go Im a bundle of nervous. Im scared to be around SA streets, Cuz of all the bad stories Ive heard. But we came across this place and OMG! It was AMAZING! I couldnt believe how nice and friendly they were and how they took care of us right away. Even the people that were sitting in there eating were friendly. Some of them were from out of town but some had been coming for years there. I was so happy to find this place. I will be returning and I will let my husbands company know about this place too. Oh in case your wondering about the food ...it was to die for. OMG the best BBQ ever, juicy and moist. I loved it!!
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Sierra Hart
I would have done 5 stars but i was so incredibly disappointed in their angus beef ribs that i just couldnt bring myself to do it. The food overal isnt bad, the workers seemed nice but these ribs were a complete rip off! I did the pound of angus ribs for $12, and as Im ordering them i watch the nice gentleman cut the slab of ribs and he literally cut off two rib bones and said that was a pound. From there i wanted to say forget it but i had made the trip there for the ribs. Then when i get home and look at them, THEYRE LITERALLY ALL BONE! I got MAYBE four bites of meet for $12. I LITERALLY PAID $12 FREAKING DOLLARS FOR BONES FOR MY DOGS. I probably wont be back.
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Sara Marin
My coworkers and I routinely order large orders for pickup. Today, when we got our order, we were missing a sandwich. When I called about the situation, the gentleman who answered said that the sandwich was never ordered and argued with me for several minutes to the point where he hung up on me. He called back later and offered to give us the sandwich "for free"....well, its not free if you paid for it. Good BBQ, but the employees ruin it. Needless to say we will NOT be ordering again. We will take our business elsewhere.
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Ghoulinaaa
Okay, BEST BBQ IVE EVER HAD!!!! Like no joke, I dont know why there is even negative reviews. Everything they have is delicious, sides and all. I really loved the sausage and brisket. The tea tastes like brisk tea or an arizona tea you buy at stores, but no complaints here I liked it! we got a huge order to go for a family gathering and they were so sweet to provide a lot of utensils, plates & napkins without even asking. The portions were plenty. The price was good. I had a lovely experience and will be returning again!
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Lady Bird
This place had no air conditioner, I started sweating the moment I walked in. (It probably broke, but this was my first time here so Im not sure if they have one or not) The two men at the counter kept cussing and were also complaining about the heat. They told us before we ordered that they had no chicken or potatoe salad. We told them that we werent going to eat there after all and the man at the counter made the rudest comments! I would never come here again!
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Me Me
I just graduated basic training and was informed by my MTI about this place. So I decided to fo and the brisket and pork ribs are mouth watering good, to the point where you dont even need there amazing BBQ. Adding that BBQ makes it so much better. The cream corn and potatoe salad was an extra addition that gave it a more bbq feeling. What I also liked is they do smoking services if you bring your own meat. I recommend this to everyone.