Alyssa McGee
The restaurant was clean, the staff was super friendly, there wasn’t a wait (this should’ve been a warning) but the food was mediocre.
I excitedly ordered the combo plate so I’d be able to try a few things and sausage/ brisket are my favorite meats. The sausage was not good. It didn’t have a snap but instead the casing was chewy and I wasn’t a fan of the texture or taste of the meat.
The brisket was seasoned well on the outside but lacked a Smokey bbq flavor throughout the meat.
The potato salad was tasty but overall the food wasn’t that good.
… moreAaron Santacruz
Stellar food service with great food. The staff were very attentive of our needs and made sure everything was going well. Very friendly first time experience. Will definitely be going again!
… moreSteve Takata
Southside barbecue is an old barbecue chain that started in Elgin. Decades ago when I was graduate student, I used to go to the original one and it was great. These newer ones have lost a lot of their authenticity, but the meat is still good. I’ve never been super fond of their Barbecue sauces but if you overlook that it’s still a good place to go. They also have a small counter in the front where you can buy uncooked meat and sausages.
… moreAlyssa Goodger
We ordered pick up for our first time trying here, and honestly we were pretty disappointed. The portion size was incredibly small. The combo plate was a piece of sausage and 1.5 pieces of brisket. I’d expect more for a $19 plate of food. The food tasted decent, but ultimately there are better places to get good BBQ.
… moreTodd Armstrong
2nd time here, walk up, place your order, get your food and sit down. A little slow at the counter but the fact you get your food right then and there was awesome. The brisket and sausage and potato salad were amazing. The portion are a little on the small size for the price but worth every dollar. The potato salad is over of the best out there and the Elgin sausage is delicious. Nothing like Texas BBQ but this is over of the best places I’ve experienced!
… moreStephanie Huggins
I got the pulled pork sandwich and it hit the spot! I appreciated that I was able to put my own sauce on so the bun didn’t get soggy. It was a good amount of food, and the space was open and clean! Jena was helpful in providing some recommendations and helped me know what to expect with the two sauces so I could make an educated choice.
… morechristal thomas
Food was great as always! I’m a carnivore so just being able to buy meat only is great for me! Everyone was friendly and accommodating, but Jena is special. She is constantly cleaning tables and checking on the needs of the dinners. So pleasant.
… moreMary Lewis
Great BBQ and friendly, fast service! I had the one meat plate of smoked turkey, mac and cheese, and pinto beans. All were generous portions. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
… moreTony Maldonado
Great place for good old fashioned Texas style BBQ. You will not be disappointed. The flavor and the tender texture of the beef brisket was right on point. Thank you all for taking the time and paying attention to the details that go into making sure great tasting original Texas style BBQ. I even decided to bring home some of their world famous Elgin Hot Gut to share with my Daughter, Son in-law and the grandkids while watching the NFL wildcard games this weekend!
… moreCristy Hewitt
We were excited to try this place, but the food didn’t quite meet expectations. The brisket was bland and overpriced—we ordered half a pound and barely finished it due to the lack of seasoning. Even the BBQ sauces didn’t add much flavor.
The baked potato was also disappointing. It had a strange brown tint inside, was dry, and not warm enough to melt the cheese. If butter was included, it wasn’t noticeable.
On the positive side, the service was excellent. Our server was friendly, energetic, and very helpful. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the sweet tea was genuinely good.
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