
I was born and raised in Luling, Texas, where we take two things very seriously: good BBQ and watermelon. I spent my summers working with the watermelon farmers, where I learned the value of working hard. I also worked alongside my grandfather at his restaurant, Chisolm Trail BBQ, where I learned the passion that goes into creating truly good food.
Classic barbecue dishes & comfort sides are the focus at this no-frills, Texas-themed smokehouse.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2601 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (512) 938-1019
Website: http://www.sanmarcosbbq.com/
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My husband and I recently moved here from Boston, and while our kids were visiting before heading back home, we wanted to give them a truly classic Texas experience. We chose San Marcos BBQ, and the food was absolutely spectacular!
We decided on the Family Special #1 ($54.00), which easily feeds 4–6 people. It came with 1 lb of fantastic Brisket, and instead of the standard links, we upgraded to the amazing Hatch Gouda Sausage. We chose two pints of sides, opting for the Mac N’ Cheese, Potato Salad, and a surprisingly delicious pint of Braised Cabbage.
The Brisket was moist, smoky, and had that perfect bark—exactly what Texas BBQ should be. The Hatch Gouda Sausage was a huge hit; the combination of the smoky meat and the creamy, spicy Hatch Gouda cheese was out of this world!
But the absolute standout item was the Braised Cabbage. Seriously, we never thought we’d rave about cabbage, but this side dish was incredible. It was cooked down to perfection, flavorful, and unlike any cabbage we’ve ever had. We loved the brisket and sausage so much, we ended up ordering more to take home with us!
San Marcos BBQ is a phenomenal spot that delivers on flavor and value. We are so glad we made this our family dinner while the kids were in town. Highly, highly recommend stopping by!
I stopped by on my way to Austin from San Antonio and ordered the $29 Rudy Plate, which included ¼ lb brisket, ¼ lb turkey, ¼ lb rib, one sausage ring, two sides, a dessert, and a drink.
The brisket was dry, tough, and oddly reminiscent of a Choice New York strip—minus the flavor.
The turkey had no seasoning whatsoever, and even worse, I found three hairs between the slices. (I had just run the San Antonio Half Marathon that morning and didn’t have the energy to address it with staff.)
The pork ribs tasted more like lunchmeat ham than barbecue.
The sausage was simply a miss.
The beans, potato salad, and pecan pie were fine, but nothing memorable.
Given the number of far better barbecue options nearby, I can’t recommend this place.